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Wed, 04 May 2022 09:02:06 +0000
Petro’s kill plot claims confirm Colombia’s failed security policy
An alleged plot to kill the frontrunner in Colombia’s election race highlighted the government’s failing security policy to combat intensified paramilitary violence. Opposition Senator Gustavo Petro canceled his campaign rallies… Th...

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:36:32 +0000
Citing assassination plot, frontrunner in Colombia’s election race suspends rallies
The frontrunner in Colombia’s election race, Gustavo Petro, said he would cancel rallies in the coffee region due to an alleged plot to assassinate him. The prosecution announced almost announced… The post Citing assassination plot, front...

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:37:33 +0000
Colombia’s war crimes tribunal orders 63 investigations into alleged paramilitary allies
Colombia’s war crimes tribunal ordered 63 criminal investigations against suspected political and business allies of paramilitary organizations. The investigation order is the result of testimonies given by Dario Antonio Isiga,… The post Colo...

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:26:39 +0000
Colombia on alert about possible violence during elections
Colombia’s Interior Ministry said it would prioritize security measures in historically violent regions to prevent the possible interference of illegal armed groups. According to Interior Minister Daniel Palacios, the government… The post...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:35:58 +0000
Colombia’s conflict victims frustrate Otoniel’s extradition to US
Colombia’s highest administrative court ordered President Ivan Duque to suspend the extradition of jailed warlord “Otoniel” at the request of victim organizations. According to the order of the Council of… The post Colombia...



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