Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Sep 4, 2012 | News
The association of Colombia’s retired military commanders, a powerful lobby, said Monday it supports peace talks with the FARC under a number of conditions that include the banning of a leftist political movement and legal...
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Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Monday announced that formal peace talks with the FARC will begin “in the coming weeks.” While speaking before press in the presidential palace, Santos said, “Before us...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Sep 4, 2012 | News
One of Colombia’s first drug traffickers, known as “the Queen of Cocaine” was assassinated in Medellin Monday. The Cartagena-born Grisela Blanco, 69, was shot dead by two men on a motorcycle in the neighborhood...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Sep 3, 2012 | News
Colombian guerrilla group FARC has dismissed or even executed “Grannobles,” one of its most senior commanders who had become known for his flamboyant lifestyle, according to local media. Caracol Radio reported Monday...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Sep 3, 2012 | War and peace
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos will announce the beginning of formal peace talks with the FARC on Tuesday, radio station Caracol reported Monday. Several media reported that the president has been finalizing the speech in...
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