Although Colombia’s regional elections, held on October 29, were more peaceful than those held four years ago, they showed that organized crime continues to be a severe threat to electoral …
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Security Challenges Facing the New Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia
by Jakob Kochby Jakob KochThe new mayor of Bogotá, Carlos Fernando Galán, faces a stern test in office. His plans to deal with organized crime in Colombia’s capital must face off against sky-high kidnappings …
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Colombian Mayor Explains How Gaitanistas Took Over Key Drug Trade Town
by Efren Bryneby Efren BryneYefer Gamboa is the mayor of Nuquí, a city on Colombia’s Pacific coast whose beaches and tropical rainforest attract thousands of tourists each year. But, in addition to being a …
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Gaitanistas and Tren de Aragua Unlikely to War Over Bogotá, Colombia
by Mason Garciaby Mason GarciaVideos and pamphlets allegedly published by the Gaitanistas in Bogotá have made Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua a target.
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Colombia’s ‘Total Peace’ 1 Year On: Less State Violence, Stronger Criminal Groups
by Mason Garciaby Mason GarciaColombia’s President Petro announced his Total Peace plan 12 months ago. But how has his flagship policy played out?
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Increasingly Brazen Gaitanistas Attack Colombia’s Biggest Gold Mine
by Jakob Kochby Jakob KochColombia’s biggest gold mine has come under attack from illegal miners. Experts blame the Gaitanistas, Colombia’s foremost crime group.
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Paramilitary Commander Salvatore Mancuso Reveals AUC’s Connections in Colombia
by Elijah Jonesby Elijah JonesSalvatore Mancuso, a leader of Colombia’s demobilized paramilitary group the AUC has offered insights into the group’s crimes and influence.
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The ELN’s talks with the government are not going smoothly. Continuing attacks and disagreements about ceasefires have kept Colombia’s Total Peace on a knife-edge.
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The end of a ceasefire with Colombia’s largest criminal group, the AGC, is a serious body blow to hopes for peace.
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Murder of Gaitanista Leader Shows Internal Divisions Ahead of Colombia Peace Talks
by Mason Garciaby Mason GarciaSiopas, a Gaitanista leader, was reportedly intending to break away from the criminal group before he was murdered.