The Irish Times

Prepare to host Ukrainians for long term, Colombian vice-president warns Europe

Ramírez advises European countries to keep register of refugees crossing their borders

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 17:49

Colombia court approves extradition to the US of accused drug trafficker Otoniel

Dairo Antonio Usaga captured by Colombia’s armed forces at end of October, ending seven-year manhunt

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 07:24

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt to run for Colombia’s presidency

Betancourt was kidnapped by Farc and held for six years during campaign 20 years ago

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 11:10

At least 23 killed in armed clashes in Colombia’s Arauca region

Groups fighting over control of illegal economies such as drug trafficking, says army

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 09:27

US revokes terrorist designation for Colombia’s Farc group

Farc was formally dissolved after 2016 peace accord with the Colombian government

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 13:48

Colombia’s guerrilla leader swaps battle fatigues for bedtime stories

Veteran Farc commander says there is no going back on peace deal with government

Sun Jul 12 2020 - 15:38

Colombia grants amnesty to alleged IRA bomb-making trio

Three charged with travelling on false documents and training Farc rebels in 2001

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 16:17

Women in Colombia defy violence to help build peace

Despite big role in peace accord, women activists still face threats of violence and murder

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 20:00

Former Farc commanders announce new offensive in Colombia

Major blow to peace process as high-profile dissidents post YouTube video from jungle

Thu Aug 29 2019 - 18:22

Colombia’s ELN rebels call car bomb legitimate act of war

Guerrilla group claims responsibility for attack on Bogotá police academy that killed 21

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 13:17

Colombia: Car bomb at Bogotá police academy kills at least 9

President Iván Duque condemns ‘miserable terrorist act’ as high-security facility targeted

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 20:11

‘We came from the jungle, a clandestine life. Here it’s another world’

Ex-Farc rebels struggle to find their place in Colombian society after years as guerrillas

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 01:00

Cocaine production in Colombia reaches record high, says UN

Coca crop output continues to rise despite peace deal with Farc as armed groups thrive

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 09:26

Colombia’s new president Iván Duque sworn in

Right-wing protege of Alvaro Uribe calls for unity and ‘corrections’ to Farc peace deal

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 09:41

Colombia’s new right-wing president vows to ‘correct’ Farc peace deal

Populist Ivan Duque sweeps aside leftist challenger in election run-off

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 16:17

Colombia heads for divisive runoff with peace deal at stake

Ivan Duque and Gustavo Petro represent opposite ends of country’s political spectrum

Mon May 28 2018 - 08:27

Colombia truth commission starts work to give war victims answers

Colombia has estimated 8 million war victims, 7 million of whom are displaced

Tue May 08 2018 - 20:32

Farc commander’s nephew strikes plea-bargain deal with DEA

Colombian peace process suffers jolt after Marlon Marín held on trafficking charges

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 16:23

Colombia’s ELN rebels resume attacks as ceasefire expires

Peaces talks with government under threat after Marxist group bombs oil infrastructure

Wed Jan 10 2018 - 19:50

Farc leader asks visiting pope’s forgiveness for war suffering

Up to 220,000 people killed during war that pitted Farc against right-wing groups

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 17:23

Pope urges Colombia to stick to peace path, shun vengeance

Pope’s remarks come as country prepares to receive 7,000 ex-Farc fighters into society

Thu Sept 07 2017 - 20:26

Pope Francis visits Colombia as peace deal continues to polarise

Pontiff arrives to give momentum to process still facing tough challenges

Thu Sept 07 2017 - 12:34

Colombian rebels keep ‘Farc’ acronym for new political party

Group changes name to remove any reference to its armed past in bid increase appeal

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 11:04

Dutch journalists likely kidnapped by Colombian rebels

National Liberation Army vows to ‘look into case’ after authorities demand release of pair

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 20:29

Colombia and Farc rebels extend weapons handover deadline

End-of-May deadline extended by 20 days as delays hit demobilisation part of peace deal

Tue May 30 2017 - 13:16

Colombia: Farc guerrillas prepare for a life more ordinary

After over 50 years of struggle in war-torn state, insurgents turn in weapons to the UN

Sat Apr 29 2017 - 02:00

Higgins reaffirms Ireland’s backing for Colombia’s Farc peace pact

President Juan Manuel Santos and Irish Head of State reflect on post-conflict future

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 21:30

Irish president visits Farc rebel camp in Colombia

Michael D Higgins is showing his support for the peace process with the government

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 20:23

Colombia begins peace talks with second rebel group ELN

Marxist rebels have been engaged in a 52-year conflict with authorities

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 16:26

Colombia’s ELN rebels free hostage in wake of talks with President Santos

Delayed peace negotiations with the group now ready to begin

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 19:03

Colombia’s congress approves peace deal with Farc

Government criticised over refusal to put revised agreement to second referendum

Thu Dec 01 2016 - 11:08

Colombia and Farc sign peace deal in sober ceremony amid opposition

If approved, revised agreement will lead to demobilisation of 7,000 rebels

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 17:49

Colombia to sign new peace deal with Farc rebels

End to 52-year civil war becomes ever closer as revised document set to be signed

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 09:08

Colombian government and Farc attempt to salvage peace deal

Renegotiation depends on whether Farc can be persuaded to accept tougher conditions

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 22:55