During a video conference ex-FARC’s Rodrigo Londoño and former AUC warlord Salvatore Mancuso opened a honest discussion to respond to the victims of war atrocities.
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Ex-FARC hostage and radio host Herbin Hoyos dies from COVID-19
Every night Herbin Hoyos sent messages from loved ones to the kidnapped across the airwaves. The host of “Voices of the Kidnapped” died, age 58, from coronavirus.
Colombia’s Duque receives death threats from FARC dissident Santrich
In a direct threat against Colombian President Iván Duque, ex-FARC dissident commander Santrich appeared in a video taken in the Venezuelan state of Zulia.
Ex-FARC accept responsibility for kidnapping in War Crimes case
Representatives of Ex-FARC’s Secretariat have accepted responsibility for kidnapping in a historic war crimes accusation by Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP).
FARC’s kidnapping “error” overruled in historical legal verdict
The historic indictment against FARC and its decades-old practice of kidnapping could open a path toward reconciliation. Yet for many victims, a formal apology can’t erase the trauma.
Colombia’s JEP indicts former FARC on War Crimes for kidnapping
In a landmark indictment by JEP, former FARC must either recognize their role in kidnapping for face up to 20-years in prison.
January most violent month in Colombia since 2016 Peace Accord
During their recent Assembly FARC’s representatives renamed their party Comunes to break with the past references of conflict as the country faces spiraling violence from dissidents.
“Timochenko” takes responsibility for assassination attempts against Vargas Lleras
FARC’s former top commander “Timochenko” has accepted the group’s responsibility in two attacks against Liberal politician Vargas Lleras.
FARC’s brutal warlord “Mono Jojoy” ordered killing of Álvaro Gómez
The leadership of FARC’s political party have confirmed that their ruthless commander “Mono Jojoy” ordered the killing in 1995 of Álvaro Gómez.
Murder of Álvaro Gómez reveals ex-FARC’s alliance with Cali Cartel
One of Colombia’s longest criminal investigations has been partially cleared after ex-FARC senior leaders accepted their role in the 1995 assassination of Álvaro Gómez.
FARC dissidents brandish new weapons and call for Duque resignation
A year after their return to arms, the dissident commanders of FARC released a statement calling on mass protests and the resignation of President Iván Duque.
Trump lambastes Juan Manuel Santos for “surrendering” Colombia to FARC
U.S President Donald Trump took advantage of his Hispanic audience in Miami to slam Juan Manuel Santos for “surrendering Colombia” to FARC.
Organized crime behind Bogotá violence claims Govt as city honors victims
Claudia López accuses the National Police of using indiscriminate force during the Bogotá protests. Government claims criminal organizations attacked the city.
Colombia’s Humboldt Institute discovers new species in former FARC camp
In a woodland used as a camp by former FARC, scientists from Humboldt Institute have made a scientific discovery. The “conflict frog” has been named Prismantis chamezensis.
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe handed prisoner ID #1087985
The former two-term President Álvaro Uribe Vélez posted a picture of himself after being handed by prison authorities his inmate number.
Colombians pessimistic on state of the nation as Duque’s ratings reach mid-term high
Despite high approval ratings for coronavirus management, President Iván Duque’s mid-term results are marked by pessimism over the state of the nation.