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Alexander Ruíz Pulido, a retired colonel arrested in February, ran businesses linked to paramilitary leaders and armed groups like the AGC.

Colombia's "Total Peace" plan faces challenges as armed groups fragment over drug and gold profits, hindering President Petro's peace negotiations.

The wild claim came during the appointment ceremony of new National Police head, Brigadier General Carlos Fernando Triana.

The rise in extortion “primarily affects merchants, shopkeepers and transport workers,” according to a recent report.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro promised "Total Peace" but criminal groups are using his friendly approach to expand and strengthen.

4,000 workers were sent home, and at least 304,000 utility customers in 125 municipalities are affected.

They took advantage of both men and women seeking employment as sexual webcam models to demand a “casting” audition from candidates where they had to send photos and videos of a sexual nature to later extort them through text messages and intimidating calls, demanding sums...

If you add up all of of the guerrilla group's criminal activities, the FARC could have earned some $580 million USD in 2015.