Army finds 3 ‘FARC’ weapon supply centers
The Colombian army has found three alleged FARC weapon and equipment supply centers in a rural area of the Vichada department, east Colombia, El Espectador reported on Thursday. Rifles, communication…
The Colombian army has found three alleged FARC weapon and equipment supply centers in a rural area of the Vichada department, east Colombia, El Espectador reported on Thursday. Rifles, communication…
President Juan Manuel Santos warned Thursday that any foreign company that pays a ransom to terrorist groups for kidnapped employees will not be allowed to do business in Colombia. Speaking…
One of the 23 hostages who were kidnapped Monday evening and of whom 22 were released Tuesday morning told media their kidnappers released them without apparent military pressure. According to…
President Juan Manuel Santos congratulated the army for the rescue of 21 of the 23 oil workers kidnapped Monday, but stressed he will not be satisfied until all hostages in…
Some 23 employees of a subcontractor for the Canadian oil company Talisman have been kidnapped in the eastern department of Vichada, with early reports suggesting the FARC are responsible. The…
Colombia’s national police are working with the Venezuelan National Guard to combat paramilitary group ERPAC, reports Semana. Cooperation between the two countries led to the arrest of ERPAC member Edixon Vanegas…
The Colombian army captured the second-in-command to paramilitary drug lord “El Cuchillo,” who is one of the country’s most wanted fugitives, reports Caracol Radio. The 8th Brigade of the army’s…
Colombian drivers were preparing Friday for a 1,100 km rally from Bogota to Puerto Carreño in the eastern Vichada department. The motor enthusiasts are hoping to reach their destination on…
Colombian authorities announced Tuesday that 40,689 hectares of illicit crops have been eradicated manually so far in 2009. According to a press release on the website of the Colombia agency…