Posted by Brandon Barrett | Jul 19, 2012 | News
The alleged second-in-command of the criminal group, the Urabeños, was extradited to Colombia Wednesday after his arrest in Honduras. Alexander Usuga Montoya, alias “El Flaco,” was wanted on charges of drug...
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Flooding hit the western department of Risaralda Wednesday although no injuries were reported, according to local media. Heavy rains affected the town of Mistrato, sweeping away cars and motorcycles. No houses were reported...
Read MorePosted by Brandon Barrett | Jul 19, 2012 | News
Colombian authorities revealed an intercepted email allegedly from the FARC Wednesday inciting indigenous people in southwestern Colombia to “demand the withdrawal” of government forces from the region. “Deal...
Read MorePosted by Brandon Barrett | Jul 18, 2012 | News
Medellin is ranked Colombia’s best city after beating out 21 others in a study measuring a variety of factors including economic strength, international appeal and human capital. “The City of Eternal Spring”...
Read MorePosted by Brandon Barrett | Jul 18, 2012 | News
Colombia’s National Police on Wednesday announced the capture of six suspected leaders of criminal group the Rastrojos following the discovery of nine encampments belonging to the organization in the southwestern region of...
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