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Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:36 +0000
The wars for Colombia’s cocaine containers | Part 4: Cartagena
Colombia’s Caribbean port city Cartagena has seen a surge in assassinations this year as paramilitary organization AGC is struggling to maintain control over local gangs. More than 75 people have… The post The wars for Colombia’s co...

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:46:51 +0000
Colombia relatively positive about new government: poll
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro kicked off his four years in office with an approval rating of 56%, according to pollster Invamer. Petro’s initial approval rating is considerably higher than that… The post Colombia relatively pos...

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:36:21 +0000
Colombia’s war crimes tribunal to investigate state officials’ business associates
Colombia’s war crimes tribunal JEP announced investigations into war crimes committed by state officials, and their allies in the private sector and paramilitary groups. In a press conference, JEP magistrate… The post Colombia’s war...

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:50:06 +0000
US frustrating Colombia’s war crime investigations: court
A court slammed Colombia’s prosecution and US prison authorities for frustrating investigations into war crimes of former paramilitary bosses who were extradited on drug trafficking charges. Medellin’s Superior Tribunal criticized… ...

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:11:56 +0000
Assassinations driving increase in Colombia’s homicides: report
Colombia’s increase in homicides is mainly due to assassinations that doubled between 2017 and last year, a study revealed. According to think tank Futuros Urbanos, 61% of the homicides committed… The post Assassinations driving increase ...



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