Colombia Reports
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 00:00
Four people were killed in combat between gangs and police in western Medellin on Monday.
Monday, November 5, 2012 - 00:00
Peace negotiations between the Colombian government and guerrilla group FARC will move to the Cuban capital of Havana a day later than expected.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 - 00:00
Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon shared the advances of Colombia's Sword of Honor plan on Monday, an operation against the FARC and other armed gangs, with the U.S.
Monday, October 8, 2012 - 00:00
A Colombian woman caught trafficking two kilos of cocaine into China has been sentenced to life in prison by Beijing's People's Court.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 00:00
Measures taken by the Colombian government to prevent armed groups using child soldiers are "inadequate," a coalition of NGOs said in a report Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 00:00
The hidden stockpiles were found in the central departments of Meta and Antioquia and the western department of Narino.
Friday, March 30, 2012 - 00:00
The Pentagon plans to send brigade commanders with experience in Iraq and Afghanistan to Colombia to train military forces in their fight against the FARC, according to a U.S. military press release.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 00:00
25 Colombian youth have enrolled in Ecuadorean schools following threats against teachers by illegal armed groups in southwestern Colombia.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 00:00
Nine oil company employees were abducted early Tuesday morning by armed gunmen in the northeastern Arauca department, reported local media.
Friday, February 24, 2012 - 00:00
While I agree with soldiers being punished for crimes they have committed, I feel sympathy for these same soldiers.