55 ‘Alfonso Cano’ allies abandon FARC: Govt
The government claims that following the death of FARC leader “Alfonso Cano” earlier this month, 55 of the guerrillas closest to him have surrendered, newspaper El Espectador reported Tuesday. Colombia’s…
The government claims that following the death of FARC leader “Alfonso Cano” earlier this month, 55 of the guerrillas closest to him have surrendered, newspaper El Espectador reported Tuesday. Colombia’s…
Colombia’s defense minister announced on Wednesday that it is not known whether the newly-appointed leader of the guerrilla group the FARC, “Timochenko,” is still in Venezuela. Defense Minister Juan Carlos…
Colombia’s Defense Minister began an official visit to the United States Monday to meet with various high ranking officials. Juan Carlos Pinzon said in a public statement that the purpose…
President Santos continues to restructure Colombia’s military leadership amid growing security concerns, as five more generals are removed from service. Last month the president announced that all but one of…
Colombia’s defense minister announced on Tuesday that troops are already in pursuit of successors to the leadership of the late Alfonso Cano, supreme leader of the leftist guerrilla group the FARC.…
Colombia’s defense minister reiterated the government’s invitation for FARC guerrillas to demobilize in the aftermath of their leader’s death. Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon told Colombia’s National Radio station that “Operation…
The People’s Republic of China donated over $1.5 million to Colombia on Monday to invest in logistical equipment for defense. Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon met with China’s Vice President…
Colombia’s local elections saw a steep drop in violence, the government reported Sunday evening. Violence fell by 86% since the last local elections in 2007, Colombia’s Interior Minister German Vargas…
Colombia’s Ministry of Defense asked to be recognized as a victim in the case against people who may have received government compensation by fraudulently claiming to be victims of the…