The Colombian Electoral Observation Mission (MOE) and the opposition Liberal Party on Monday urged the country’s inspector general to investigate accusations that government officials illegally take part in campaigns, and…
A Senate candidate for the newly founded ADN party denied allegations that he is sponsored by drug money, claiming on Monday that “a faggot from South Africa who is in…
Colombia has as many friends amongst Democrats in the U.S. Congress as amongst Republicans, the chairman of the U.S. Export-Import Bank declared Thursday. Bank chairman Fred Hochberg rejected the idea…
Colombian newspaper El Espectador on Sunday published a list of “suspicious” candidates in March’s Congress elections. The newspaper considers the candidates suspect because of their closeness to the paramilitary power…
The Colombia-U.S. free trade agreement looks increasingly problematic, and Colombia should focus on other trade opportunities, the country’s minister of trade said Friday. Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Luis…
Colombia’s House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a law allowing for financial support to be provided for hostage victims and their families. The initiative, proposed by Senator Luis Elmer Arena…
The Supreme Court of Justice sentenced former Tolima Congressman Gonzalo Garica to 7.5 years in jail for his ties to paramilitary groups while in office. Garcia was involved with the…
Extradited paramilitary leader Salvatore Mancuso sent a letter to Colombian Congress asking to be repatriated. Mancuso claimed the Justice and Peace process is failing because the truth is being lost.…
Colombia is closer than ever to banning the possession of small doses and consumption of narcotics. Senator Hector Heli Rojas on Thursday put forth his report regarding the project which…