Rene Higuita to run for mayor
Rene Higuita, the Colombian goalie famous for his daring “scorpion kick,” hopes to score in politics and win the October elections in the municipality of Guarne, just outside his native…
Rene Higuita, the Colombian goalie famous for his daring “scorpion kick,” hopes to score in politics and win the October elections in the municipality of Guarne, just outside his native…
Colombian Congress’ Accusations Committee formally opens an investigation into whether President Juan Manuel Santos’ shortlist of candidates for the position of prosecutor general was legal, El Espectador reported on Thursday. The…
The Colombian government says relatives of guerrillas will not be eligible for compensation under the Victims Law, which sets out reparations for those who have suffered in the armed conflict, El…
The Council of State gave former Senator Piedad Cordoba five days to add documents missing documents from her lawsuit contesting the decision of the Inspector General’s Office to remove her from…
Government officials discuss reforming Colombia’s Labor Code to align labor practices with advances in international labor law. The initiative aims to encourage talks between the government and labor leaders about…
Colombian Vice President Angelino Garzon denies allegations that he has filled government positions with personal allies as a means of serving his political interests. A number of media reports last…
Colombia’s Supreme Court has opened a corruption investigation against the former president of the House of Representatives, local media reported Wednesday. It is the third time that Partido de la…
Former presidential candidate Gustavo Petro calls for convicted paramilitary ally Enilse Lopez, alias “La Gata” (The Cat) to be investigated over an alleged conspiracy to elect former Prosecutor General Mario Iguaran, W Radio…
Colombia’s Vice Prosecutor General has confirmed accusations that former congressman Luis Carlos Restrepo had ties to a now-extradited narco-trafficker, Caracol Radio reported Wednesday. In the decision, Vice Prosecutor Juan Carlos…