Posted by Joey O'Gorman | Sep 6, 2012 | War and peace
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 Martin Arango alias “Ivan...
Read MorePosted by Joey O'Gorman | Sep 6, 2012 | News
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 plan for the armed forces...
Read MorePosted by Joey O'Gorman | Sep 5, 2012 | News
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...
Read MorePosted by Joey O'Gorman | Sep 5, 2012 | News
“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 in conjunction with the National...
Read MorePosted by Joey O'Gorman | Sep 5, 2012 | Economy
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...
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