Italian and Colombian Mafias Work Together in Spain
After the arrest of the Neapolitan “capo” Salvatore Zazo, which took place in Barcelona in Northeastern Spain, the Spanish newspaper "El País" reported on Monday that the Neapolitan Camorra and Colombian drug cartels are working together in Spain.
Queen Sofia tours Spanish projects in Hispaniola
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) Queen Sofia of Spain is touring Spanish-funded projects in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Rebel Involved in Murder of Former President Gaviria’s Sister is Sentenced
Judicial sources reported today that a judge from the Colombian city of Armenia sentenced a FARC guerrilla to fifty years in prison for his involvement in the kidnapping and murder of Liliana Gaviria, sister of former President César Gaviria.
Link Uncovered Between FARC and Drug Traffickers Exporting Cocaine from Andean Countries
The Colombian police uncovered an alliance between drug traffickers from former Norte del Valle cartel and FARC guerrillas to export cocaine from Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru in exchange for weapons, and seized seven people from that network.
Colombian Army Finds Rebel Landmine Factory
Soldiers seized nearly half a ton of explosives and dozens of landmines from a Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, factory, but no one was arrested, the army said Sunday.
Newly absolved ex-leader eyes Nicaragua presidency
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Former Nicaraguan President Arnoldo Aleman wants his old job back now that his money laundering conviction has been overturned.
Shakira Will Be One Of The Stars To Perform At A Celebration For Obama
On Sunday, January 18, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, the Colombian singer Shakira will be among the music stars performing in a public celebration to commemorate Barack Obama’s inauguration. Obama has been elected the President of the United States of America.
Secret Agents From The Brazilian Dictatorship Investigated The “Appearance” Of UFOs
For a long time, the National Information Service (SNI), the espionage agency of the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil from 1964 to 1985, investigated alleged UFO apparitions, a local newspaper reported today.
U.S. Military Helicopters Evacuate Earthquake Victims in Costa Rica
Four helicopters and 34 service members from Joint Task Force-Bravo, Honduras, are deployed here at the request of the Costa Rican government to provide life-saving support to victims of a recent 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck near San Jose.
Salvadoran Military Would Accept Leftist Leader Says Minister
This Friday the Salvadoran Minister of Defense, General Jorge Alberto Molina, confirmed that the military will accept former left-wing ex-guerrilla presidential candidate, General Mauricio Funes, as Commander if he wins the election on March 15.
Peru Creates Military Region to Better Combat Shining Path Guerrillas
Peru will raise the South Andean valley war zone cut through by the rivers Apurímac and Ene, one of the last refuges of Shining Path Maoist guerrillas, to military region rank, Secretary of Defense Antero Flores Aráoz said Friday.
FARC: No Hostage Release Without International Witnesses
The Colombian leftist rebel group, FARC, said it is willing to hand over six hostages but it will only do so in the presence of an international representative.