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Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:00:30 +0000
The wars for Colombia’s cocaine containers | Part 3: Santa Marta
A turf war over the control over Colombia’s Caribbean port cities has expanded to Santa Marta, one of the country’s oldest drug trafficking hubs. According to the Ombudsman’s Office, some… The post The wars for Colombia’s co...

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Colombia’s army chief investigated over election meddling
Colombia’s Inspector General will investigate the commander of the National Army after the general attacked a presidential candidate on Twitter, according to newspaper El Espectador. The preliminary investigation against General… The post...

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 19:36:21 +0000
Army chief takes sides in Colombia’s election race
Colombia’s opposition demanded the resignation of the country’s army chief after the general got involved in the presidential election campaign. Colombia’s constitution explicitly prohibits members of the military from participating… ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:02:57 +0000
Colombia’s private sector received cut from organized crime profits: warlord
Jailed warlord “Otoniel” told Colombia’s war crimes tribunal that politicians and police commanders are on the payroll of paramilitary organization AGC, local media reported Thursday. Dario Antonio Usuga, a.k.a. “Otoniel,̶...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:36:45 +0000
At least 6 soldiers killed in ambush in northwest Colombia
At least six soldiers were killed and another five injured in an attack near a mining town in northwest Colombia, the National Army said Wednesday. One soldier would still be… The post At least 6 soldiers killed in ambush in northwest Colombia ...



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