Posted by Simon Edwards | Oct 26, 2011 | News
The inspector general has removed Colombian Senator Arbelaez Amparo Arbelaez Escalante from her position and banned her from state employment for 12 years following an investigation into her conduct as governor of Quindio in...
Read MorePosted by Simon Edwards | Oct 26, 2011 | News
An alleged head of FARC’s 17th Front was killed Tuesday in a clash with troops in central Colombia. The suspected guerrilla operated under the alias “Robinson” and was the head of the 17th Front, known as...
Read MorePosted by Simon Edwards | Oct 26, 2011 | News
The Colombian national police have stepped up security and increased police numbers to ensure the smooth running of Sunday’s elections. This is the first phase of a carefully orchestrated approach, which will culminate in...
Read MorePosted by Simon Edwards | Oct 25, 2011 | News
The director of Colombia’s intelligence agency DAS on Tuesday denied knowledge of illegal interception of unionists’ emails and phone calls by DAS employees, following the announcement that the Inspector...
Read MorePosted by Simon Edwards | Oct 25, 2011 | News
Colombian anti-narcotics officials have confirmed the seizure of over $6.9 million worth of assets belonging to the girlfriend of deceased Norte del Valle Cartel boss Wilber Varela, alias “Jabon”. In an interview...
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