Posted by Tom Heyden | May 2, 2011 | News
Colombian police have captured three alleged ELN members accused of assassinating Judge Gloria Constanza Gaona, stating that the perpetrators were aiming to discredit national security forces, El Colombiano reported Monday. The...
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Authorities capture the alleged second-in-command of a breakaway group of “Los Paisas” in Antioquia, considered to be leading their alliance with narco-traffickers “Los Rastrojos” in an ongoing...
Read MorePosted by Tom Heyden | May 2, 2011 | News
Colombia experienced a sharp rise in the volume of child workers between 2007 and 2009, with a growth of around 35%, according to a report by the non-profit communications agency PANDI. The report cites figures issued by DANE,...
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Former Congressman German Olano has turned himself in to authorities after arriving at Bogota airport. The politician is the second to be arrested in recent days for his alleged responsibility in a major corruption scandal,...
Read MorePosted by Tom Heyden | Apr 29, 2011 | News
The majority of police officers in Colombia have signed a commitment to good behavior, following various incidents concerning policemen driving while under the influence of alcohol, El Tiempo reported Friday. General Oscar...
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