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CONFLICTSep 9How a French Foreign Legion soldier dramatically escaped Colombian captorsA French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas escaped after nearly a month in captivity by overpowering a guard, jumping into a river with his hands tied and trekking for four days through the Andes to reach safety, according to a Colombian military source.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTSep 9USA sinks sixth Ecuadorian boat for alleged support of Los Choneros operationsSeis barcos ecuatorianos han sido destruidos en el Pacífico por fuerzas de EE.UU., acusados de apoyar al narcotráfico. Los tripulantes niegan vínculos.El secretario de Estado de EE.UU. visitará Ecuador en medio de denuncias de ataques no reconocidos. La CIA estaría involucrada en operaciones previas.Clarín
CONFLICTSep 9He made a jealous scene, pulled out a weapon, killed his girlfriend and injured her father-in-lawClarín
CONFLICTSep 8US forces sink vessel ‘linked to Ecuador criminal gang’The US military says it intercepted and sank a floating refueling station in the eastern Pacific.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTSep 8Prosecutor's Office reactivates arrest warrants against former members of Comuneros del SurEl gobierno cerró la mesa de diálogo con esa disidencia del ELN. En la lista está su líder, Gabriel Yepes Mejía, alias “HH”. The post Fiscalía reactiva órdenes de captura contra exmiembros de Comuneros del Sur appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
CONFLICTSep 8Thousands of Ecuadorians flee their homes as gang violence worsensSouth China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 8French legionnaire escapes Colombian captors, makes four-day trek to freedomA Colombian soldier in the French Foreign Legion who was taken hostage by guerrillas in Colombia escaped his captors after a four-day trek on foot through rebel-held territory. Jose Olger Melo Charry was taken hostage on August 6 by a dissident faction of the now-defunct FARC guerrilla group while he was traveling on a highway in Colombia's southwest.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTSep 7French Foreign Legion soldier escaped Colombian captors after four-day trekThe Colombian soldier in the French Foreign Legion who was abducted by guerillas on August 6 has managed to escape, the French Armed Forces General Staff announced on Monday.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTSep 7A Colombian soldier from the French Foreign Legion escaped from a dissident FARC guerrilla after four days on the runCorporal José Olger Melo Charry had been kidnapped on a road in Nariño when he was going to visit his family. He was hospitalized and placed under guard to preserve his integrity.Clarín
CONFLICTSep 6Fishermen from Ecuador recount their "martyrdom" after being intercepted by US militaryU.S. and Ecuadorian military personnel sank the boat "Conquista 2" during anti-narcotics operations, leaving its crew in uncertainty. The released fishermen, without charges, face fear and employment difficulties after being intercepted, doubting their return to the sea.Clarín
CONFLICTSep 6Colombia vows crackdown after deadly drone swarm attackjamaicantimes.com · Jamaica
CONFLICTSep 6US sinks fourth Ecuadorian ship in a week for alleged drug trafficking linksUS military, with Ecuador's support, sank a fourth vessel linked to drug trafficking. The action was broadcast on social media. Ecuadorian crew members deny illicit ties after the destruction of their boats. Families and NGOs question the identification of the boats.Clarín
CONFLICTSep 628 crew members of two vessels intercepted and sunk by the US on the high seas releasedCrew members of two boats, allegedly linked to Los Choneros, were released after being detained by US forces in the Pacific. The habeas corpus process continues to clarify responsibilities for "forced disappearance" and stop practices on the high seas, according to lawyer Bastidas.Clarín
CONFLICTSep 5Argentina ratchets up Falklands tensions after Trump casts doubt on support for BritainArgentina is increasing tensions over the Falkland Islands following doubts cast by Trump regarding support for Britain, potentially impacting international relations and the sovereignty of the islands.rnz.co.nz
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 5Colombian government reports three killed in rebel attack on military postAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTSep 5Foreign Ministry asks Russia and Ukraine to stop recruiting ColombiansEn un comunicado, el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores dijo que le solicitó formalmente a Rusia y Ucrania detener la llegada de colombianos a sus fuerzas armadas. The post Cancillería pide a Rusia y Ucrania frenar el reclutamiento de colombianos appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
CONFLICTSep 5Force is not enough to defeat criminal powerLa ofensiva militar puede producir resultados visibles, pero sin inteligencia, estrategia y continuidad, Colombia corre el riesgo de derrotar cabecillas y no al poder criminal. The post La fuerza no basta para derrotar al poder criminal appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
CONFLICTSep 5Military operations will return to Chiribiquete and other newsEl instituto reportó que ha identificado 20 de 24 cuerpos. Por lo menos cinco menores han muerto en operativos de la fuerza pública contra grupos armados. The post Volverán operaciones militares a Chiribiquete y otras noticias appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
CONFLICTSep 5Colombia: ELN sniper arrested for planning an attack against President De la EspriellaClarín
CONFLICTSep 5Ecuador defends US sinking of vessels as joint anti-drug operationRelatives of detained crew say US forces acted without evidence, claiming the men were fishermen, not smugglers.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTSep 528 crew members from two boats sunk by the U.S. on the high seas arrive in EcuadorVeintiocho hombres de dos barcos, ligados a un grupo criminal, fueron detenidos en el Pacífico por fuerzas de EE.UU. en coordinación con Ecuador.Familiares niegan vínculos criminales, afirmando que son pescadores. Exigen justicia mientras reclaman la desaparición de ocho colegas.Clarín
CONFLICTSep 4USA sinks third alleged narco boat off Ecuador in a weekThe United States sank three vessels off Ecuador due to alleged links to drug trafficking, causing concern among locals and NGOs. Relatives of fishermen fear for their safety, while authorities assure that crew members were handed over to Ecuador without casualties.Clarín
CONFLICTSep 4“There will be no retaliations”: Acsn after death of Bendito Menor in operationNaín Andrés Pérez fue abatido en un operativo entre el Ejército y la Policía. El grupo armado dice que el operativo supuso un “golpe”, pero que no habrá respuesta. The post “No habrá retaliaciones”: Acsn tras muerte de Bendito Menor en operativo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
CONFLICTSep 4Two minors died in bombing in Miraflores, Forensic Medicine confirmedEl instituto reportó que ha identificado 20 de 24 cuerpos. Por lo menos cinco menores han muerto en operativos de la fuerza pública contra grupos armados. The post Dos menores murieron en bombardeo en Miraflores, confirmó Medicina Legal appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía