Colombian govt sends FARC protocol for hostage release
The Colombian government has sent the FARC the security protocol for the planned release of the ten hostages held by the rebels for more than 12 years, reported mediator Piedad…
The Colombian government has sent the FARC the security protocol for the planned release of the ten hostages held by the rebels for more than 12 years, reported mediator Piedad…
The Colombian defense minister has accused the FARC of deliberately delaying the promised release of ten hostages held more than 12 years, reported local media Monday. Juan Carlos Pinzon said…
Colombia’s Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon on Tuesday began three days of meetings with U.S. officials to discuss military aid. Pinzon has met with military officials at the Pentagon and…
Colombia’s Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon announced Sunday he will send a 1,000 police to the southwestern Valle del Cauca department. The south of the department has been the site…
The Colombian government reacted angrily Wednesday to a FARC video naming the six hostages it planned to release, reported newspaper El Espectador. Responding to a video in which FARC commander…
Colombia and Brazil agree to create a border commission to improve security and trade in the two countries’ border region. ”We are discussing interesting initiatives such as the creation of…
Colombia’s defense minister calls on the FARC to make sure that the release of six hostages the guerrilla group promised to surrender takes place as soon as possible. In a…
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos asked his defense minister Tuesday to represent the government in negotiations regarding the planned release of six FARC hostages. At the same time, Santos disqualified…
The Colombian government reiterated Thursday that neo-paramilitaries will receive no special legal benefits but will have the opportunity to a fair trial if they turn themselves in. According to the…