Relatives of Soacha false positives victims threatened
At least six families of victims who disappeared from Soacha only to later be falsely identified as guerrillas killed in combat have since become targets for intimidation and threats. Some…
At least six families of victims who disappeared from Soacha only to later be falsely identified as guerrillas killed in combat have since become targets for intimidation and threats. Some…
Peace Commissioner Frank Pearl said he cannot guarantee when the FARC handover of hostages to the Colombian government would take place. The liberation of Sergeant Pablo Emilio Moncayo, soldier José…
Sixteen people were arrested Thursday for the crimes of natural resource damage, pollution, and illegal exploitation of mineral deposits, which caused the displacement of several indigenous communities. According to authorities,…
Colombian police have identified Domingo García Pérez, second in command of the ELN, as responsible for coordinating the escape of ELN leader ‘Pablito’ last week. Authorities have announced that the…
The Colombian government Thursday called off Friday’s meeting in Ecuador due to the decision of an Ecuadorian judge to charge Armed Forces commander, Freddy Padilla de Leon, for the attack…
A week after the announcement of Taca and Avianca’s merger, the Latin American airline industry is undergoing a process of consolidation in Cartagena Thursday. In the forum held in the…
With over 8,000 victims between 1990 and August 2009, Colombia holds the record for highest number of victims from land mines in the world, according to the country’s authorities. More…
The governor of Nariño has reported six massive displacements of people since August 2008. The most recent displacement involved 900 people of African descent, comprising farmers, fishermen and miners who…
Colombia’s Supreme Judicial Council Wednesday said that all false positives cases would be heard by the ordinary courts rather than by military courts. The president of the Disciplinary Chamber of…