Tag: Ministry of Defence
Army unveils Colombia’s first driving simulator for armored vehicles
The Ministry of Defense unveiled Colombia’s first driving simulator for armored vehicles, a...
Govt condemn recent FARC attacks as ‘evil’
Colombia’s Ministry of Defence on Wednesday labelled recent attacks on civilians, supposedly by the FARC, Colombia’s largest left-wing rebel group, as “evil”, local media reported. The attacks in question...
Colombia conflict intensified since initiation of peace talks: Minister
The armed conflict between the Colombian government and the country’s leading guerrilla group FARC has intensified since the announcement of the peace process, the defense minister said Monday. Juan Carlos Pinzon revealed how 50...
Kidnappings in Colombia rise 5.6% in 2011
Kidnappings in Colombia rose 5.6% in 2011, compared to the previous year, reported El Espectador Wednesday. In that period, the number of foreign nationals taken captive more than tripled, with ten last year, compared to three...
Armed groups use fear to keep stolen land: Govt
Colombia’s government has warned that armed groups may use intimidation tactics to keep land they have illegally obtained, Caracol Radio reported Monday. Agriculture Minister Juan Camilo Restrepo expressed concern that...
