‘Los Urabeños’ enter Medellin gang war
An alliance between “Los Urabeños” and alias “Valenciano” could be shifting the dynamics of the fierce gang war in the Antioquian capital of Medellin, threatening the dominance of alias...
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Large quantity of explosives seized in western Colombia
Posted by Tom Heyden | Jun 13, 2011 | News
Colombian authorities have seized a haul of explosives, some allegedly belonging to the FARC, while carrying out operations in the western Colombian department of Valle del Cauca, Caracol Radio reported Monday. One person was...
Read More644 murders in Bogota in 5 months
Posted by Tom Heyden | Jun 13, 2011 | News
Of the 644 homicides committed in Bogota between January and May 2011, almost 36% of them have been gang-related, El Tiempo reported Monday. Security experts say that these gang-related murders typically regard territorial...
Read MoreColombian U-20s champions after beating France on penalties in final
Posted by Tom Heyden | Jun 10, 2011 | zSports
Colombia’s under-20 soccer team come from behind to beat hosts France on penalties in the final of the Toulon Tournament in the south of France. The young Colombians fell behind to a goal from Steven Joseph-Monrose after...
Read MoreBan Ki-moon arrives in Colombia
Posted by Tom Heyden | Jun 10, 2011 | News
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Colombia for a two-day visit in which he will witness the official ratification of the Victims Law, as well as visit several parts of the country affected by the rainy season....
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