Posted by Esteban Refshauge | Jul 11, 2012 | News
One of the paramilitary AUC’s most prominent ex-commanders accused Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe of collaborating with armed militias. Ever Veloza, alias “H.H.,” told U.S. prosecutors that Uribe developed...
Read MorePosted by Esteban Refshauge | Jul 11, 2012 | News
President Juan Manuel Santos is set to confirm a childhood friend as Colombia’s new ambassador to Washington, W Radio reported Tuesday. Carlos Urrutia will replace Gabriel Silva as Colombia’s top representative in Washington. On...
Read MorePosted by Esteban Refshauge | Jul 11, 2012 | News
Colombian drug smugglers have expanded their operations in Argentina, the New York Times reported Tuesday. The South American country has turned into a more profitable marketplace for Colombian and Mexican drug traffickers since...
Read MorePosted by Esteban Refshauge | Jul 10, 2012 | News
A top Colombian court decided Tuesday to open an investigation into Congress’ handling of a justice reform bill. The court’s decision confirmed earlier reports that there would be a preliminary inquiry addressing...
Read MorePosted by Esteban Refshauge | Jul 9, 2012 | News
A growing number of Colombian politicians convicted for paramilitary ties have been released from jail without paying compensation to their victims, reported El Tiempo Sunday. The “Victims Law”, which offers payments of up to...
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