Tag: Rodrigo Rivera
Rodrigo RiveraColombia Defence minister resigns; deep reshuffle in forces anticipated
Colombia's Defence Minister Rodrigo Rivera resigned Wednesday amid growing criticism of the security forces and increasing attacks by the narco-terrorist rebel groups in the country. Last week it was also revealed that the number of ‘disappeared’ in Colombia is almost 62.000.
Colombian defence minister says FARC are surrounded and diminished
Colombian Defence minister Rodrigo Rivera said that the FARC guerrilla movement is surrounded and with its operational capacity very diminished and limited, because of the current policy from the administration of President Juan Manuel Gomez.
Colombia Committed to Improving Human Rights
Guaranteeing respect for human rights in Colombia is the “common purpose” of Non-governmental Organisations (NGO) and the government, Colombia’s defence minister said, responding to Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Following killing of 14 policemen Colombia rules out any dialogue with FARC
Colombian Defence minister Rodrigo Rivera ruled out any dialogue with the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) guerrillas after they killed five soldiers and 14 police officers, and called on the Army to get tougher on terrorist actions.
President-elect Santos ratifies “democratic security” policy of Colombia’s Uribe
Colombian President-elect Juan Manuel Santos named former Senator Rodrigo Rivera as his defense minister in an apparent bid to maintain the outgoing government’s pressure on guerrillas.
