Alleged members of Colombia’s last-standing guerrilla group ELN kidnapped three off-duty soldiers in the northeast of the country, the National Army said Wednesday. The three officials were kidnapped while traveling…
One of Colombia’s most controversial former military commanders, General Mario Montoya, agreed to submit to the country’s war crimes tribunal on Tuesday. The former National Army commander and close ally…
Last month, Colombian lawmakers passed a bill detailing the functioning of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, a judicial system negotiated with the FARC as part of the peace talks. The…
A business cartel that fixed prices of military rations defrauded Colombia’s armed forces for more than $16 million (COP47 billion), according to the country’s industry watchdog. The Superintendency for Industry…
Colombia’s defense minister on Friday admitted that the armed forces are being investigated for corruption that saw more than $5 million embezzled from defense funds.
Colombian military officials stole $730,000 worth of food intended for soldiers in high-risk missions, according to Caracol Radio. The alleged embezzlement scandal is the second that is revealed this week…
Colombia’s defense minister announced he would dismantle a military intelligence unit that is accused of being used by top military officials to embezzle defense funds. The so-called Joint Regional Strategic Military…
Top members of Colombia’s security forces have embezzled more than $7 million from funds meant to keep the country safe, according to weekly Semana. An ongoing investigation from the magazine…
The biggest enemy of Colombia’s 2nd army division may not be far-left ELN guerrillas, but disobedience, criminal activity and desertion.