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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

Farc dissident leader killed in Venezuela – local media

Hernan Dario Velasquez killed in attack by mercenaries seeking rewards for his capture

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 10:46

Colombian journalist awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

Jineth Bedoya Lima has reported on the armed conflict in Colombia as well as drug trafficking and gender issues over two decades

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 17:38

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

Storey funeral highlights fundamental problems with Sinn Féin

Party’s real power exercised not by politicians but by unaccountable politburo

Wed Jul 08 2020 - 01:00

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

‘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

Colombia’s presidential poll to shape future of peace process

Right-wing senator Ivan Duque, who promises to revisit Farc peace deal, leading in polls

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 20:05

North’s ‘irresponsible’ leaders urged to return to governance

Eamon Gilmore says NI central to European Brexit debate but voice from Belfast is ‘silent’

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 18:04

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’s Farc fails to win single seat in congressional elections

Former guerilla group faced its first electoral test since signing peace deal in 2016

Mon Mar 12 2018 - 17:45

Farc party faces a drubbing in its first Colombian election

The former guerrilla movement must win over a hostile electorate in legislative vote

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 05:00

Political crisis deepens in Guinea Bissau as sanctions bite

EU diplomat fears a move into dictatorship in West African state as ‘Jomav’ seeks military refuge

Mon Mar 05 2018 - 01:02

Colombia’s Farc temporarily suspends campaign amid angry protests

Opinion polls have shown just 2% support for the party, formed after fighters demobilised under a peace deal

Fri Feb 09 2018 - 18:15

How Garda bugging of Dublin pub led to downfall of ex-IRA man

Seamus McGrane (63) is only the second person convicted of directing a terrorist group

Thu Dec 07 2017 - 15:34

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

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’s war: Dutch woman's journey from fighter to negotiator

The young woman spent a decade sleeping outdoors, and training in bomb-making and weapons

Mon May 01 2017 - 01:00

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

The emigrant album: Irish faces in far-flung places

Irish Times Abroad project gathers tales of adventure and new lives from overseas readers

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 06:00

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

Higgins reiterates support for Colombia’s peace process

President stresses importance of peace accord between government and FARC

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 20:51

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

President Higgins to visit Peru, Colombia and Cuba next month

Latin America’s models of economic development hailed as force against ‘neoliberalism’

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 20:17

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

A second crack at peace in Colombia

Rapid renegotiation of deal is testimony to the determination of both government and Farc to end the war

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 00:00

World View: Back to the drawing board in Colombia

Most Colombians want peace but many could not bring themselves to vote for it

Sat Oct 08 2016 - 01:00

Why did Colombians reject the government peace deal with Farc?

The Achilles heel was the quasi-impunity to be granted to members of Farc for crimes committed during the conflict

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 18:01