Homemade bombs explode in front of Colombian presidential palace
Two homemade bombs explode near the Colombian president’s residence in Bogota. Police said no injuries or damage was caused by the devices, which exploded around 12PM in the Plaza de…
Two homemade bombs explode near the Colombian president’s residence in Bogota. Police said no injuries or damage was caused by the devices, which exploded around 12PM in the Plaza de…
Protesters and police clashed violently in Bogota as demonstrations against poor bus service virtually shut down the city. Hooded protesters robbed a Transmileno ticket office in Calle 45, and there…
Former AUC leader Vicente Castaño gave orders to form new small “self-defense” groups following the organization’s demobilization, jailed drug lord and former paramilitary leader “Don Mario” claimed Wednesday. Daniel Rendon…
A former AUC paramilitary member will testify before a U.S. court that Alabama-based coal giant Drummond Ltd. ordered his group to kill union organizers at its mine in Colombia, the…
Former Senator Piedad Cordoba said Sunday that the FARC’s recent announcement that it will halt kidnappings and release its hostages is a “breakthrough” for human rights in Colombia. Piedad Cordoba…
Colombian Navy officials have stated that the service does not discriminate against gay men–three days after a Navy commander said homosexual relationships are “not appropriate” on his ship. The Colombian…
A stolen Pablo Picasso drawing, valued at more than $75,000, was recovered by authorities and will be returned to its owner, a museum in southwestern Colombia. Authorities said the drawing,…
The U.S. State Department called Colombian rebel group FARC’s recent announcement to release ten hostages “important and necessary,” but also warned that the group lacks credibility after past broken agreements.…
The International Committee of the Red Cross is waiting to meet with the Colombian government to proceed with preparations for the release of ten hostages being held by FARC, a…