Posted by Johnny Crisp | Apr 26, 2013 | News
Colombia’s Ministry of Defense on Friday announced that 17 members of rebel group FARC were captured while attempting to steal a helicopter in the southwestern department of Cauca. Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon revealed...
Read MorePosted by Johnny Crisp | Apr 26, 2013 | News
Colombia’s vice minister of defense on Friday questioned if the United Nations Commission on Human Rights has understood the controversial military jurisdiction reform after the organization again criticized the legislation....
Read MorePosted by Johnny Crisp | Apr 25, 2013 | News
Congress struck down a bill that would have granted gay couples the right to marry, however, same sex couples can still seek civil unions in Colombian courts starting June 21. Following Congress’ decision on Wednesday to...
Read MorePosted by Johnny Crisp | Apr 25, 2013 | News
The United Nations’ human rights office on Wednesday praised the Colombian government’s decision to extend the organization’s mandate in the country for three more years. The Colombia office for the U.N. has been in the country...
Read MorePosted by Johnny Crisp | Apr 25, 2013 | News
Colombia’s minister of defense on Wednesday announced the death of alias “El Negro Sarley,” the alleged second in command of notorious criminal group, “Los Urabeños.” “[Los Urabeños] are perhaps the...
Read More