Why “Macaco” matters to Colombia’s peace processes
Jailed drug trafficker and paramilitary chief “Macaco” says his influence went all the way up to Colombia’s Supreme Court. Macaco, whose real name is Carlos Mario Jimenez, reiterated last week…
Jailed drug trafficker and paramilitary chief “Macaco” says his influence went all the way up to Colombia’s Supreme Court. Macaco, whose real name is Carlos Mario Jimenez, reiterated last week…
One of Colombia’s most important former paramilitary commanders asked to testify before the Truth Commission over his role in the country’s armed conflict. Carlos Carlos Mario Jimenez, the former military…
Former paramilitary chief “Macaco” said Wednesday that he wants to testify before Colombia’s war crimes tribunal. Victims of the former commander of paramilitary organization AUC asked him earlier this week…
Colombia’s authorities arrested former paramilitary commander “Macaco” on Saturday after he was extradited by the US after serving 11 years for drug trafficking. Macaco, whose real name is Carlos Mario…
Colombia’s new vice-president is the decorated golden boy of Colombia’s police force. He has, however, also been accused of links to both drug cartels and paramilitary forces. Oscar Naranjo, retired general and former National…
Colombia’s Supreme Court has turned its attention to the suspicious loss of key evidence that makes up part of processes against allegedly criminal politicians.
The former security chief of Colombian ex-president Alvaro Uribe reportedly admitted to illegally receiving a double salary from the state, but continues to deny charges he worked with drug trafficking and paramilitaries.
A Colombian court has begun proceedings to exclude a former paramilitary boss from judicial benefits he was granted when demobilizing a decade ago. The Prosecutor General’s Office said Monday that…
The statement of an imprisoned former paramilitary leader that accused a former Colombian general of having ties to paramilitary forces has brought death threats to his son, reported Colombian media…