Posted by Caitlin Trent | Sep 28, 2012 | News
Colombian authorities on Friday captured 14 alleged members of neo-paramilitary group “Los Urabeños.” The Colombian army detained the alleged Urabeños members near the Venezuelan border during an operation carried...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Sep 27, 2012 | News
According to a study done by the Health Ministry, half of Colombians are overweight and are generally unhealthy. Health Ministry official Fernando Ramirez, in conjunction with a professor from the University of Antioquia carried...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Sep 27, 2012 | News
Recently captured drug lord “El Loco Barrera” stole at least 3,385 acres of land, according to claims by Colombian families. The Land Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture has thus far received thousands of acres of...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Sep 27, 2012 | News
Colombia’s Supreme Court asked authorities on Wednesday to gain control of the southern Putumayo department, an area that is run by the narco-trafficking criminal group “Los Rastrojos.” The country’s High...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Sep 26, 2012 | War and peace
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos addressed the United Nations Wednesday, saying he hopes to show positive results of pending peace talks with rebel group FARC next year. Santos opened his speech before the General Assembly...
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