Why “Macaco” matters to Colombia’s peace processes
Jailed drug trafficker and paramilitary chief “Macaco” says his influence went all the...
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‘Macaco’ joins other former warlords to testify before Colombia’s Truth Commission
One of Colombia’s most important former paramilitary commanders asked to testify before the...
‘Macaco’ wants to submit to Colombia’s war crimes tribunal. The former warlord’s got a lot to tell
Former paramilitary chief “Macaco” said Wednesday that he wants to testify before...
Top former paramilitary commander ‘Macaco’ extradited to Colombia after serving 11 years in US prison
Colombia’s authorities arrested former paramilitary commander “Macaco” on...
The narco shadows that follow Colombia’s new vice president
Colombia’s new vice-president is the decorated golden boy of Colombia’s police force....
Colombia’s Supreme Court loses key evidence against politicians
Colombia’s Supreme Court has turned its attention to the suspicious loss of key evidence that...
Uribe’s former security chief confesses to ripping off state, denies drug links
The former security chief of Colombian ex-president Alvaro Uribe reportedly admitted to illegally...
Hearing begins process to strip ex-paramilitary leader from benefits
A Colombian court has begun proceedings to exclude a former paramilitary boss from judicial...
Testimony of former paramilitary boss brings death threats to family
The statement of an imprisoned former paramilitary leader that accused a former Colombian general...
Extradited warlord’s legal benefits must be revoked: Colombia’s chief prosecutor
Colombia’s chief prosecutor on Wednesday asked a Bogota court to revoke judicial benefits of a...
Ex-paramilitary will be expelled from demobilization program
“Macaco,” a prominent ex-member of the paramilitary AUC coalition will be expelled from Colombia’s Justice and Peace program for not collaborating with prosecutors. According to newspaper El Tiempo, Macaco, whose real name is...
Ex-paramilitary commander demands immunity in US
Lawyers of the ex-AUC commander “Macaco” said Monday their client would not continue collaborating with Colombia’s Justice and Peace process without guarantees of legal immunity in the United States. Macaco, whose real name is...
