FARC announces representatives at peace talks
The FARC on Thursday revealed the names of the members who will represent the guerrilla group at the peace talks announced this week by Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos. Luciano…
The FARC on Thursday revealed the names of the members who will represent the guerrilla group at the peace talks announced this week by Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos. Luciano…
Colombia on Wednesday announced it has bought 10 new Blackhawk helicopters due to arrive next year. In a press release, Vice-minister for Defense Diana Margarita Quintero gave details of the investment…
The Colombian magistrate widely considered the motor behind investigations of ties between lawmakers and paramilitary groups handed in his resignation Wednesday. Magistrate Ivan Velasquez’ letter of resignation comes just three…
“Danilo Garcia,” leader of the 33rd Front of the FARC guerrilla organization was killed in a bombing raid by the Colombian Air Force, according to reports on Wednesday. The operation…
According to the new World Economic Forum Competitiveness Report, the biggest challenge to Colombia’s competitiveness is terrorism, followed closely by organized crime and violence. Colombia ranks worst out of 144…
Colombian media reported Wednesday that there will be two Cuban and two Norwegian guarantors in the peace negotiations between the government of Colombia and the FARC. While Cuban and Norwegian…
Leaders worldwide on Tuesday and Wednesday declareded their support for the announced peace negotiations between the Colombian government and the FARC. The United States, The Catholic Church, the Organization of…
Rebel group ELN and right-wing neo-paramilitary groups should be involved in the peace process Colombia plans to have with the FARC, the president of the country’s State Council said Tuesday.…
Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos congratulated the swimmer Moises Fuentes for his silver medal win in the London paralympics on Tuesday. “This silver medal raises the name of the country…