Colombia’s chief prosecutor said Tuesday that Medellin’s former mayor owned four real estate properties that allegedly belonged to the local mafia. In a press statement, Prosecutor General Francisco Barbosa said…
Colombia’s leading opposition forces found themselves in trouble on Tuesday over their leaders’ alleged negligence and talks with a war crimes apologist. Presidential candidate Sergio Fajardo of the newly formed…
Colombian politician Luis Perez is the former governor of the Antioquia province who has never been far from controversy. Tweets by Luis_Perez_G Locals call the Medellin native “Luis XV” because…
Medellin’s authorities have purposely tried to conceal war crimes while ignoring the city’s victims, according to Colombia’s war crimes tribunal. In a press release, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP)…
A community that declared itself neutral in Colombia’s armed conflict more than 20 years ago survived another attack by armed men. Authorities allegedly released the suspected attackers. The San Jose…
Weeks of fruitless protests of local miners in central Colombia turned violent on Monday, injuring 12 and spurring the governor of Antioquia to militarize the towns of Segovia and Remedios…
The unexpected and premature demobilization of FARC guerrillas in northwest Colombia has surprised local authorities who are still preparing to assume control in the area and prevent a power vacuum, according to…
Medellin prosecutors said Wednesday there is no evidence to sustain charges that former Mayor Luis Perez used criminal groups in his 2011 reelection bid. Perez was accused of teaming up…
Medellin’s ex-mayor Alonso Salazar was barred from holding public office for 12 years for trying to influence the 2011 city elections. The former mayor accused then-candidate and long-time political enemy…