Colombia’s former agriculture minister was released on bail Friday. According to a judge, there was not enough evidence indicating the minister had tried to obstruct justice by contacting witnesses.
A Colombian congressman on Thursday claimed that government financial regulators failed to adequately monitor InterBolsa, which used to be the country’s largest brokerage firm until its recent liquidation, because several…
Former agriculture minister Andres Felipe Arias demands more than $300,000 in damages from the Colombian state to avoid a lawsuit over his dismissal following corruption charges. In documents filed to…
Ex-Agriculture Minister Andres Felipe Arias on Thursday plead not guilty to charges that he embezzled $25 million in agricultural grants meant for poor farmers. Arias is accused of redirecting subsidies for…
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and his predecessor Alvaro Uribe have been called as witnesses in the corruption case of former Agriculture Minister Andres Felipe Arias, reported Colombian media Monday.…
Colombia’s former agriculture minister Andres Felipe Arias, jailed while awaiting trial over an embezzlement scandal, resigned from his Conservative Party Wednesday. Arias announced his decision in a letter that arrived…
Colombia’s former Agriculture Minister Andres Felipe Arias will be expelled from the Conservative Party if convicted of embezzlement, said the party’s ethics committee president Tuesday. Andres Felipe Arias news archive…
Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe said Saturday that former government officials facing corruption charges are subject to “criminal revenge” and “political persecution.” The former head of state referred primarily to…
Colombia’s former Agriculture Minister Andres Felipe Arias finished his first day at trial Wednesday, facing embezzlement charges over his alleged role in the Agro Ingreso Seguro (AIS) corruption scandal. Colombia’s…