FARC is being demonized: scholar
A controversial new book by a Canadian scholar who spent nearly ten years studying the FARC-EP says the rebel group has been “demonized” by domestic and foreign powers. His book…
A controversial new book by a Canadian scholar who spent nearly ten years studying the FARC-EP says the rebel group has been “demonized” by domestic and foreign powers. His book…
Members of the armed forces were responsible for 71% of the 69 cases of sexual assault registered in Colombia in 2008, revealed a study on Wednesday. A report regarding socio-political…
Colombia’s Congress, followed by the Senate, on Wednesday approved a new tax measure, expected to launch in 2011 and last for four years. The new tax will impose a rate…
An alliance between Colombia’s two largest rebel groups, FARC and ELN, is impossible because of the groups’ disagreements, specifically those concerning control over drug trafficking, Colombian Armed Forces commander Freddy…
Despite measures taken by authorities, deadly violence continues to soar in Medellin. October and November of this year counted the city’s highest number of murders in five years. According to…
The Venezuelan consul in the Colombian department of Arauca closed his office on Tuesday, fearing for his life due to threats made against him by an assailant. The consul, Carlos…
The National Police Director Monday announced that 75% of homicides committed in Colombia are the result of widespread ‘social violence’, not organized crime. The Director, General Oscar Naranjo, explained on…
Colombia’s Defence Minister announced Monday that the government has allocated COP100 billion for reward payments for informers and collaborators in 2010. The Minister, Gabriel Silva, stated that “all outstanding rewards…
Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes was on Monday voted Latin artist of the decade by U.S. magazine Billboard. Billboard, a magazine which documents the music industry in the United States, nominated Juanes…