
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos joins thousands of protesters in the northwest of Colombia demanding the return of lands stolen by illegal armed groups.
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Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos joins thousands of protesters in the northwest of Colombia demanding the return of lands stolen by illegal armed groups.

Colombia's former Peace Commissioner Luis Carlos Restrepo is charged with conspiracy, procedural fraud and the illegal trafficking of arms despite having left the country.

Rebels of Colombia's largest rebel group FARC kill at least three and injure 18 soldiers in an attack on a military base in the southwest of the country.

Venezuela's defense minister publicly denies media reports that alleged he was a "good friend" of FARC leader "Timochenko" after meeting with his Colombian counterpart.

Colombia's benchmark stock index fell Friday, dragged lower by oil and financial shares, while the peso weakened slightly against the dollar.

The Colombian central bank's decision to unexpectedly increase its key lending rate in its monetary-policy meeting last month was triggered by concerns over inflation and a surge in credit, minutes from the meeting show.

Luis Carlos Restrepo, the former Colombian peace commissioner accused of staged a fake FARC demobilization, is charged with contempt of court for fleeing the country.
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