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Leader of evangelical political movement claims widespread public backlash result of ‘conspiracy’ against his party

Philipp ZwehlJanuary 20, 201402.4K views

The head of a prominent evangelical political movement in Colombia is decrying a “conspiracy” against his party after a public backlash arose following seemingly discriminatory comments made by one of…

Authorities foil kidnap attempt against local govt candidate

Toni PetersOctober 24, 201101.6K views

Several armed men attempted to kidnap a political candidate for the local government in the Colombian department of Caqueta, in the southwest of the country, Caracol Radio reported Sunday. Victor…

Santos warns of FARC infiltration of social protest

Toni PetersSeptember 28, 201101.5K views

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos warned Wednesday that leftist-rebel group FARC has infiltrated social protests, according to a presidential press release. The head of state said the Colombian government found…