The Attorney General’s Office confirms the existence of a new terrorist urban militia group, amidst end of the 53-year war against the FARC.
Latest News
Narcotics surge tops agenda in Trump – Santos meeting Thursday
In their first official meeting Thursday, U.S President Trump and Colombia’s Santos will tackle a wide agenda that includes the surge in coca cultivation, trade and the Venezuelan crisis.
Samboní killer sentenced, Ponce de Leon honored for her bravery
The sentencing of Rafael Uribe Noguera to 51 years and 10 months for the killing of 7-year-old Yuliana Samboni was one of the important stories that made headlines this week in Colombia.
Who is behind the recent rash of bombings in Bogotá?
A recent wave of bombings in the Colombian capital has authorities on alert. Sunday’s explosion in La Macarena neighborhood targeted the National Police.
Clashing over contraband in Bogotá’s San Victorino
Chinese shopkeepers are being accused by their Colombian counterparts of flooding the San Victorino commercial district with contraband.
Colombia braces for strike, Uribe’s march against peace
Colombians are preparing for protests and strikes leading up to an expected peace deal between the government and the FARC guerrilla.
Attack on Bogotá Uber endangers life of former VP’s daughter
Threats and confrontations ratcheted up a hostile situation between taxi drivers and Uber drivers Friday in Bogotá.
President Santos signs extradition order in Watson murder case
The cab drivers who murdered the DEA’s “Terry” Watson in Bogotá will be extradited to the U.S. after President Santos signed order.
Colombia’s Santos to military: “Shoot until peace”
After a brutal attack by FARC on the army and ongoing peasant uprising in the Catatumbo region, President Santos turns to tough talk.
Security in Colombia: Too many mixed signals
Several indicators suggest security improvements in Colombia, including a plummeting homicide rate.
The Midnight horsemen of Bogotá’s Cerros
Where motorcycles and squad cars fail, Bogotá’s ‘carabiñeros’ patrol the hills and barrios on horseback.
Colombia’s women pilots risk all for the frontline
Colombia’s women pilots put their lives on the line flying dangerous missions with the National Police’s helicopter division.