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Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:38:30 +0000
Colombia’s police announce mass arrests ahead of elections
Colombia’s police began arresting alleged political activists on claims they were planning riots after elections on Sunday. The electoral police operation was announced by General Jorge Luis Vargas on Tuesday.… The post Colombia’s polic...

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:54:29 +0000
Colombia’s elections marred by violence and fraud claims
The rival campaigns in Colombia’s elections have both claimed that Sunday’s vote will be rigged against their candidates. The accusations suggest that the losing candidate may refuse to recognize the… The post Colombia’s elections...

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:21:55 +0000
Watergate-like scandal escalates electoral tensions in Colombia
Alleged spying on the campaign of Colombia’s opposition candidate has escalated tensions ahead of Sunday’s presidential elections. According to progressive candidate Gustavo Petro, opponents have been spying on the opposition… The post Wate...

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:35:23 +0000
Colombia claims feared FARC dissident commander is dead
President Ivan Duque said Monday that one of the most feared guerrillas of southwest Colombia was killed in combat. “Mayimbu,” the alleged commander of the Western Coordinating Command (CCO) was… The post Colombia claims feared FARC disside...

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:07:50 +0000
Colombia’s first lady, slush funds and organized crime
A Supreme Court investigation against a Liberal Party senator put the pet project of Colombia’s first lady at the center of a corruption scandal. The Supreme Court investigation against jailed… The post Colombia’s first lady, slush ...



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