US and Colombian defense ministers meet
Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon will meet with his United States counterpart on Monday, the ministry has announced. It did not provide details of the topics up for discussion…
Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon will meet with his United States counterpart on Monday, the ministry has announced. It did not provide details of the topics up for discussion…
The FARC are planning to infiltrate social organizations and instigate popular protests, Colombia’s Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon claimed Wednesday. “For several months we have found proofs in objects seized…
Following the meeting between Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon and his Israeli counterpart Ehud Barak, Colombia Monday opened the possibility of purchasing unmanned drone aircraft from Israel, reported local media.…
Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak left Sunday for a five-day visit to Colombia and the United States where he will hold talks with top officials, reported AFP. Barak will meet…
The Summit of the Americas will showcase Colombia’s improved security situation said Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlon Pinzon Monday Pinzon told Caracol Radio the increased security measures were designed to…
A child was killed and six were wounded in a suspected FARC attack near the Venezuelan border, reported local media Wednesday. An explosive device was launched at a passing patrol…
New proposals to reform Colombian military justice have been announced, following the withdrawal of previous plans critics said would “guarantee impunity” for human rights abuses. Soldiers accused of genocide, rape and…
The Colombian government promised to improve protection for international oil companies working in the country, following a recent surge in violence, reported newspaper El Espectador Friday. In the face of a…
Colombia’s government coalition in Congress will support a proposed military justice reform, the country’s defense minister announced Wednesday. The political parties announced their support for the legislation Wednesday evening after…