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Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:38:59 +0000
Colombia increases troops on border with Venezuela amid guerrilla violence
Colombia’s defense ministry allegedly ordered increased military presence along the border with Venezuela after clashes between guerrillas and the neighboring country’s armed forces. General Maricio Jose Zabala, the commander of… Th...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:47:45 +0000
‘COVID-19 pandemic aggravated impact of armed conflict in Colombia’
The coronavirus aggravated the impact of armed conflict on civilians in Colombia last year, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). During the presentation of the humanitarian… The post ‘COVID-19 pandemic aggrava...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:36:34 +0000
Gustavo Petro: from rebel to Colombia’s next president?
Thirty years after demobilizing with rebel group M-19, opposition Senator Gustavo Petro is Colombia’s favorite in the 2022 presidential election race. The chances the Colombia’s voters will make history and… The post Gustavo Petro: ...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:00:08 +0000
Colombia’s former Supreme Court president sentenced to 19 years
A former president of Colombia’s Supreme Court was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Thursday for his role in one of the biggest corruption scandals of the century. Former… The post Colombia’s former Supreme Court president sentenc...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:12:24 +0000
Colombia seeks $10B tax revenue hike to finance COVID-19 recovery programs
Colombia’s government seeks an increase in tax revenue of at least $10B to finance its budget and help the poor to overcome the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.… The post Colombia seeks $10B tax revenue hike to finance ...



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