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The verdict marks the first criminal conviction of a former head of state in Colombia's history. An appeal is almost certain.

The trial against former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (2002–2010) has entered a crucial phase, with delicate testimony from numerous paramilitary leaders.

This trial represents an unprecedented legal challenge in Colombia, as no former president has ever faced such proceedings.

While campaigning for president, Gustavo Petro explicitly promised that there would be no expropriation during his term.

Gringos gone wild! “Cannabis Jimmy,” Californian pot producer caught near Medellín; Uribe's prosecution, extreme job loss, drought conditions

Petro's initiative depends on cooperation and good faith from myriad criminal groups

"The secret US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) list said Alvaro Uribe was 'dedicated to collaboration with the Medellin Cartel at high government levels' & was 'a close personal friend of Pablo Escobar' who had “worked for the Medellin Cartel." Declassified US Government...

Only 8 months into his term as mayor of Medellín, tomato-throwing Daniel Quintero has managed to unite Paisas from labor unions to corporate giants against him.Multiple boards of directors have resigned, and Fitch has downgraded the city-owned utility's credit, citing 'governance...

The actions of the Colombian Army are extremely grave and a demonstrable threat to human and civil rights in Colombia. When the army creates a clandestine “opposition” list of media & civil society groups, it recalls shadows of Pinochet, political torture and assassination. The...

Yesterday, President Juan Manuel Santos, along with Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas and Labor Minister Luis Eduardo Garzón, signed into law Decreto (Decree) 2552 of 2015, setting the Colombian monthly minimum wage at $689,455 pesos. This power was given to the executive branch...