FARC’s political leader and former top commander “Timochenko” thanked Colombian security forces for thwarting an assassination attempt during the weekend.
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Editorial: When August fanned the flames
The wrath of the news maelstrom in August didn’t exclude Colombia from making world headlines after ex-FARC dissidents announced their return to arms.
Colombia’s ex-FARC combatants become tour guides in post-conflict
The international recognition of “Remando por la Paz” on the rafting circuit gives ex-FARC combatants employment opportunities in sports and eco-tourism.
FARC’s “Timochenko” calls on Colombians to rally behind presidency of Iván Duque
FARC’s former top commander Rodrigo Londoño calls on Colombians to rally behind President Iván Duque after the declaration of a “call to arms” by former peace negotiators.
Colombia’s senior FARC dissidents announce their “return to arms”
In a potentially devastating blow to the 2016 Colombian peace accords, former FARC commanders have announced their “return to arms” and alliance with the ELN guerrilla.
FARC’s Londoño calls on party to “mark distance” with Márquez.
As the peace accord faces serious obstacles, FARC party leader “Timochenko” rallies support for the accord by “marking distance” with former negotiator Iván Márquez.
JEP and Colombia’s judicial meltdown explained
The decision by a special peace tribunal to release a former FARC commander accused of drug trafficking threatens to end the extradition agreement between Colombia and the U.S
Emerald Isle to land of emeralds: Ireland opens first Embassy in Colombia
From peacebuilding to helping creative industries grow, Ireland is consolidating its relationship with Colombia.
Jorge Orlando Melo: “Colombia is a field of research unto itself”
Colombian historian Jorge Orlando Melo has made Colombia his main subject of study and analysis. His most recent book is a research study on Colombian identity.
Despite travel warnings Colombia’s tourism numbers at record levels
As Colombia’s tourism potential grows, do government travel advisories really deter visitors?
Duque to meet Trump Wednesday during first official visit to Washington
Duque’s trip to Washington will focus on the severe humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and efforts to restore democracy with interim President Juan Guaidó.
Duque and the break with “protocol” explained
The decision by President Iván Duque to shelve the ELN protocol is part of a larger security strategy to fight organized crime at home and overseas.
Colombia’s ELN admits responsibility for Bogotá car bomb
The central command of Colombia’s last remaining guerrilla, ELN, confirmed Monday, responsibility for the car bomb that killed 20 cadets in Bogotá.
Colombia: A nation mourns its fallen heroes after terror attack by ELN
Colombians took to the streets Sunday in a show of solidarity for the National Police after 20 cadets were killed by the ELN guerrilla in a car bomb.
Colombians to march Sunday in defiance of terrorism
Colombians are rallying around their National Police in a huge outpouring of emotion after 20 cadets were killed in a car bomb orchestrated by the ELN guerrilla.
Colombia’s ELN planned Bogotá bomb six months in advance
Colombia’s High Peace Commissioner has ruled out any possibility of peace talks with ELN after authorities confirm their involvement in Bogotá bombing.