Tag: FARC

Thursday, November 25th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Former Colombian leader says gov't seeks to resume peace talks with ELN

Former Colombian President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Juan Manuel Santos Wednesday said the current administration headed by Iván Duque is interested in striking a peace deal with the National Liberation Army (Ejército de Liberación Nacional - ELN) guerrillas.
Thursday, November 25th 2021 - 09:05 UTC
US to drop FARC from list of international terrorist groups

The Government of the United States has announced it would be dropping Colombia's Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) from the Terrorist Group list.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 21:20 UTC
US Secretary of State discusses world and local affairs with Colombian President Duque

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Wednesday arrived in Bogotá for a 2-day official visit to Colombia, during which he was to discuss bilateral issues with local authorities.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Former FARC leader not arrested in Mexico, just deported

Former Colombian guerrilla leader Rodrigo Granda, who was denied entry into Mexico Tuesday, was deported back to his native country. He explained he had never been under arrest.
Wednesday, October 20th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Presidents Duque and Bolsonaro show mutual understanding during Brasilia meeting

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday welcomed his Colombian counterpart Iván Duque in Brasilia to discuss bilateral issues as well as a joint agenda ahead of the COP-26 environmental summit next month in Glasgow.
Wednesday, October 20th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Former FARC leader arrested upon arriving in Mexico

Former Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) leader Rodrigo Granda has been arrested upon landing in Mexico by Interpol.
Saturday, October 2nd 2021 - 10:19 UTC
Colombian guerrillas warn there will be consequences for Fabián's killing

Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN), the largest remaining armed group in the country, Friday warned the government that the killing of one of their leaders earlier this week would not go unpunished.
Thursday, September 30th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Colombian President Duque replies to criticism from his predecessor regarding FARC peace deal

Colombian President Iván Duque Wednesday told his predecessor Juan Manuel Santos he did not “engage in arguments with former presidents.”
Friday, July 23rd 2021 - 09:38 UTC
Venezuela rejects accusations of “hosting” armed groups that attempt against Colombian institutions

Venezuelan foreign minister Jorge Arreaza rejected accusations from the Colombian government regarding the recent attack on the helicopter of president Ivan Duque in the city of Cúcuta and claimed Bogotá is using his country to hide the tragedy of its neighbour.
Saturday, June 26th 2021 - 09:46 UTC
Colombian President Duque unharmed as his helicopter is fired at

The helicopter carrying Colombian President Iván Dique was fired on Friday. No casualties were reported.