Friday
Mar122010

COLOMBIA: US Proposal Triggers Arms Race Fears [4 September 2009]

Summary: With fear of increased Colombian military strength due to proposed US presence in South America, many UNASUR nations have begun to build-up their military forces.

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Friday
Mar122010

COLOMBIA: New Army Chief Promotes Security [12 November 2008]

Summary: In an effort to restore public confidence in the military, the new Colombian Army Chief is promising justice and a safer Colombia for civilians.

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Friday
Mar122010

COLOMBIA: Officers Tied to Drug Cartels Dismissed [4 November 2008]

Summary: President Uribe’s purge of corrupt officers demonstrates his authority and willingness to act against drug cartels.

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Friday
Mar122010

COLOMBIA: FARC Possession of Uranium [21 April 2008]

Summary: Thirty kilograms of low-grade uranium is linked to FARC rebels.

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Friday
Mar122010

COLOMBIA: Documents Lead to Potential Crisis [21 April 2008]

Summary: The Colombian Government has obtained documents tying the Venezuelan Government to the FARC insurgent groups operating out of Colombia. Venezuela denies the accusations, while Colombia attempts to analyze the documents to prove otherwise.

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