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Sat, 19 Feb 2022 14:51:56 +0000
Armed conflict resurged throughout Colombia: war crimes tribunal
The war crimes tribunal said that 12 regions throughout Colombia suffered a reactivation of armed conflict last year. In a press release, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) said that… The post Armed conflict resurged throughout Colombia: ...

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:21:29 +0000
Colombia’s police suspends paramilitary cooperation with Truth Commission
Colombia’s police suspended the cooperation of former paramilitary commander “Otoniel” with the commission that is investigating the armed conflict. Police intelligence unit DIJIN ended a visit of the Truth Commission… The pos...

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:11:11 +0000
Pessimism rife ahead of Colombia’s elections
Colombia’s government is preparing elections amid widespread pessimism and distrust in public institutions, a pollster revealed Tuesday. The country’s adult population is particularly pessimistic about economic insecurity, corruption and ...

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:00:38 +0000
Colombia’s former armed forces chief accused of drug trafficking
The former commander of Colombia’s armed forces allegedly helped paramilitary organization AGC control the drug trade in  the southwest of the country, according to radio station Blu. The radio station… The post Colombia’s former a...

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:02:54 +0000
Colombia’s army sacks general over admitted drug ties
The commander of Colombia’s 6th army division was sacked over the general’s admitted ties to drug traffickers. The army announced the decision after media published audio in which General Jorge… The post Colombia’s army sacks ...



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