We will not allow FARC successor groups: Defense Minister
Colombia’s armed forces will not permit the ascension of FARC successor groups if the upcoming peace talks prove successful, claimed the defense minister Thursday. “If at the end we are…
Colombia’s armed forces will not permit the ascension of FARC successor groups if the upcoming peace talks prove successful, claimed the defense minister Thursday. “If at the end we are…
Colombia’s chief prosecutor said Thursday he will increase the number of prosecutors investigating the murders of some 3,000 civilians by the armed forces, warning that “poor results” made so far…
Colombian armed forces said they have arrested 10 FARC rebels in operations in the southwest of the country Saturday. According to a press release, five members of the FARC’s Jacobo…
A longstanding member of the FARC who allegedly was involved in the kidnapping of French journalist Romeo Langlois has been killed, the army said Thursday. According to the army, “El…
Four FARC guerrillas and one soldier have been killed during a series of fierce combats in southern Colombia on Thursday. Two soldiers were also injured and two guerrillas captured as heavy…
Work tables for peace negotiations have been installed in the command center of Colombia’s armed forces, reported radio station La W Tuesday. The radio station reported that the command center…
A FARC guerrilla ringleader was killed during a military operation in southern Colombia on Monday. Ramiro Guerrero Vargas, also known as “Samuel”, was the second in command and chief financial…
The Colombian state must compensate victims of forced displacement at the hands of the armed forces, the country’s highest administrative court ruled Thursday. The Council of State ruling followed a…
Colombia on Wednesday announced it has bought 10 new Blackhawk helicopters due to arrive next year. In a press release, Vice-minister for Defense Diana Margarita Quintero gave details of the investment…