Without a shred of evidence, Colombia´s controversial defense minister on Wednesday claimed that illegal armed groups are behind anti-government protests called for July 20. Following a meeting in Cali, Defense…
Colombia’s national security adviser, the defense minister, and the commanders of the National Army and National Police are at risk of going to jail over their response to anti-government protests.…
Colombia’s Congress on Thursday sank a motion of no confidence against Defense Minister Diego Molano who has been responsible for the brutal repression of anti-government protests of the past weeks.…
Police intervened in Colombia’s congress on Tuesday when a debate on a no confidence motion against the defense minister threatened to turn violent. With often emotional pleas, opposition representatives demanded…
Colombia’s defense minister is facing increasing pushback over his baseless claims that guerrillas are behind swelling anti-government protests. Defense Minister Diego Molano found himself being contradicted by the governor of…
Colombia’s opposition pressed charges against President Ivan Duque, his defense minister and top security officials before the International Criminal Court. In a video message, opposition Senator Ivan Cepeda said that…
Colombia’s defense minister gave police a “standing ovation” for the allegedly “criminal actions against the population” that killed at least 30 anti-government protesters in a week. Defense Minister Diego Molano’s…
Police massacred at least eight people in Colombia’s third largest city, Cali, in response to protests against President Ivan Duque, human rights defenders said Friday. In a press conference, Cali…
Colombia’s third largest city Cali has been militarized since Wednesday after an apparent state terrorism campaign to quell anti-government protests. Defense Minister Diego Molano sent 700 policemen and 300 soldiers…