Outgoing National Police Director Oscar Naranjo on Tuesday called for increasing cooperation among Latin American police agencies. “While the world has incorporated the concept of globalization, the police still have…
The Colombian secretary of defense Juan Carlos Pinzón has said journalists will continue to accompany the army in operations, El Espectador reported Friday. Following the recent kidnapping of French journalist Romeo…
A total of 191 guerrillas have been killed in clashes with Colombian security forces this year, Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon said Thursday. Of the 191 killed, 176 were allegedly…
The 11th annual Fashion Circle of Bogota kicked off Wednesday with a show by demobilized guerrilla Alvaro Perez, commonly known as “The Tailor of the FARC.” The collection, entitled “Freedom,”…
South American nations have proposed creating a new regional body to fight transnational crime, reported local media Friday. “There is now a broad consensus in South America to address transnational…
Brazil’s Defense Minister Celso Amorim announced that his government will buy four river patrol boats from Colombia to improve security along the Amazon River. “It is very important because it…
Brazil’s defense minister said his country is prepared to assist the Colombian government in the event of a humanitarian mission to rescue French journalist Romeo Langlois, reported local media Wednesday.…
French television network France 24 has sent two journalists to Colombia to gather information on the disappearance of Romeo Langlois, who was apparently taken hostage during an alleged FARC attack…
United States Defense Minister Leon Panetta announced his country would authorize the sale of ten helicopters to Colombia, including five state-of-the art “Blackhawks,” to help in the fight against illegal armed…