Armed Forces Cooperate with Civilian Agencies to Battle Fires across Colombia

December 21, 2015

With over 100,000 hectares of land destroyed by fire since July, Colombia is facing one of its most serious forest emergencies this decade, which has required cooperation between the Colombian National Bureau of Fire Departments and the Armed Forces.

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The Risks of China-Made High-Impact Infrastructure in Colombia PART I

The reach of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in major infrastructure projects in Colombia has increased considerably in recent years. The first line of the Bogotá Metro, the Regiotram commuter train, and the Mar 2 Highway are just some of the million-dollar contracts awarded to the Asian country. Projects that have come with some expectations, as they promised to turn around the development of [ … ]

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