The discovery of more human remains in a plastic bag raises the total number of victims over the last eight months to 29, and attributed to a macabre turf war in the Colombian capital.
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Two-hour gun battle wages in Colombia’s port city Buenaventura
The recent killing of two journalists and 11 massacres during the new administration of Gustavo Petro casts a worrisome picture of security in Colombia.
Biden orders continuation of Colombian drug interdiction
Three days after President Gustavo Petro called the War on Drugs a “complete failure” U.S President Joe Biden ordered continuing drug interdiction in Colombia.
Petro calls for a global discussion on drug policy
In his inaugural address to Colombians, President Petro affirmed that the US-led War on Drugs is a “complete failure” and the global community must open a discussion on drug policy,
Bogotá, how did we do in 2021?
The most recent report by Bogotá Como Vamos reveals a worrisome panorama of insecurity and income inequality as the city began in 2021 economic reactivation.
Colombia’s National Police face killing spree by Gulf Clan
An unprecedented spate in killings of members of Colombia’s National Police has placed security forces on high alert.
Maduro rattles sabers over alleged death of ex-FARC’s Márquez
The alleged death of ex-FARC’s Iván Márquez has raised the war of words between Venezuela’s Maduro and his archenemy Iván Duque.
Gustavo Petro wins Colombia’s presidential election
Colombian voters had their say Sunday with the definitive run-off between leftist politician Gustavo Petro and conservative Rodolfo Hernández. Petro President 2022-2026.
Colombia’s cliffhanger election raises security concerns
Colombia’s 2022 presidential election will have heightened measures given fears of violence and potential vandalism in Bogotá. Candidates Hernández and Petro to meet in a final debate.
For Colombia’s ex-combatants: “Words of reconciliation are our only weapons”
After six decades of fighting, it is estimated that almost 20% of Colombia’s population is a direct victim of the internal conflict, including almost nine million internally displaced people.
Should Colombia ban Huawei from 5G networks?
Canada, UK, US, Australia and New Zealand have already put restrictions on the Chinese technology giant Huawei citing security concerns for 5G mobile users.
Cali Cartel boss Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela dies in U.S prison
Cartel boss Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela has died, age 83, as an inmate of the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina. “The Chess player” was serving a 30-year prison sentence.
Colombia to guarantee safe election with 80,000 security force
Some 80,000 members of Colombia’s Armed Forces and National Police are in charge of protecting citizens from security risks during the presidential election on Sunday, May 29.
Former Army officers admit to “false positives” in Colombian conflict
Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) heard testimonies on Tuesday by former military officials of their involvement in “false positives” in the Catatumbo region.
Landmines affect one out of every 5 towns in Colombia
Colombia remains the second-most landmined nation in the world after Afghanistan, with 245 towns still planted with remnants of war.
Bogotá motorcyclists protest district’s new security measures
More traffic disruptions are expected on Tuesday in Bogotá as motorcyclists blockade roads in protest over new security measures for the capital.