Posted by James Bargent | Aug 17, 2011 | News
Colombia’s fiscal watchdog has launched an investigation into financial irregularities in five military contracts worth over $50 million. Sandra Morelli from the Comptroller’s Office and Prosecuter General Viviane Morales will...
Read MorePosted by James Bargent | Aug 17, 2011 | News
Following the FARC video calling for dialogue and the government’s response, a Jesuit priest involved in the “Dialogue is the Path” peace convention has said the civil society and radical sectors from the...
Read MorePosted by James Bargent | Aug 17, 2011 | News
Colombia’s justice minister confirmed Wednesday the country’s scandal-hit prison authority Inpec will be completely dismantled and replaced by a new institution managed by the police. Inpec has come under fire after...
Read MorePosted by James Bargent | Aug 16, 2011 | News
Government ministers have denied claims that six election candidates have been killed in the last week and said election related murders and death threats have been overstated, according to Colombian media. Defense Minister...
Read MorePosted by James Bargent | Aug 16, 2011 | zSports
Cycling champion Nairo Quintana is set to lead the Colombian team as he defends his title at this year’s Tour de L’Avenir in France. His name topped the list released on Wednesday by team Colombia es Pasion-472. He will be...
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