Posted by Lindsay Mathieson | May 8, 2012 | News
A retired army commander was sentenced to six years in prison for mishandling a contract between the Colombian military and a U.S. communication company, reported local media Tuesday. According to reports, former leader of the...
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Three soldiers were killed and another three injured Monday after stepping on landmines during an alleged FARC attack in southwestern Colombia, reported local media. According to reports, security forces were carrying out an...
Read MorePosted by Lindsay Mathieson | May 3, 2012 | News
The use of female circumcision is increasing the number of deaths of young girls in indigenous communities, said the National Indigenous Organization of Colombia (ONIC) said Thursday. The practice “indiscriminately affect[s]...
Read MorePosted by Lindsay Mathieson | May 3, 2012 | News
Neo-paramilitaries known as “Aguilas Negras” (Black Eagles) are imposing a “reign of terror” over Colombian journalists, according to press freedom group Reporters Without Borders. The “extreme...
Read MorePosted by Lindsay Mathieson | May 2, 2012 | News
The Colombian government has announced plans to lower the price of internet and computers by 50% each year. The country’s Minister for Information and Communications, Diego Molano, said the government wanted to ensure all...
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