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Colombian Rebels Gun Down 11 Soldiers and a Cop in an Ambush
The ambush marked a dramatic intensification of attacks against the security forces by Colombia’s second-largest rebel group and took place in the midst of exploratory peace talks with the government.
Colombia Blames Twin Bombings in Bogota on Rebel Group ELN, Arrests 15
A coalition of human-rights groups said the 15 people arrested were mostly students and rights defenders in the 20s and 30s. The government has so far released no evidence directly linking them to the ELN.
Colombian President Says Rebel Group ELN Likely Behind Bogota Bombings
Initial evidence suggested the National Liberation Army was behind the Thursday explosives at two pension offices in Bogota that left 10 people injured, President Juan Manuel Santos said. But the ELN has not yet claimed responsibility.
Can a Truth Commission in Colombia Help Heal the Wounds of War's Atrocities?
Proponents hope a truth commission could offer closure to millions of Colombians affected by the conflict. Both sides are responsible for human-rights abuses, while distrust and resentment for past atrocities remain high.
Conflict Escalates in Colombia, Worrying a Nation Watching Delicate Peace Talks
The hemisphere's longest war saw escalating skirmishes this weekend. Ten FARC rebels were killed in a fresh airstrike on Saturday, and more than 350 civilians were displaced after last Thursday's airstrike in the Cauca.
An Unexplained Wave of Low-Impact Bombings Is Troubling Colombia's Capital
Bogotá was hit by its fourth bombing in one month on Friday, and second explosion in less than a week, setting citizens on edge just as talks with the Colombian rebel army FARC reach their final stages.
Stalking Snipers at Fuerzas Comando (Extra Scene from 'The Special Ops Olympics')
In this extra scene, VICE News looks on with judges of the Fuerzas Comando special ops exercise as snipers compete in stalking their targets while remaining undetected.
The Special Ops Olympics: War Games
VICE News travels to the 2014 Fuerzas Comando, an inter-military and special ops exercise, to see how countries from Belize to the US are working together to combat threats within and beyond their borders.
This Weekend, Colombia Will Decide How to End 50 Years of Violence
Sunday's presidential runoff election may determine whether the country's brutal 50-year insurgency finally comes to an end.
Colombia and FARC Negotiators Begin 25th Round of Peace Talks
Colombia's 50-year-long conflict continues, but rebel and government representatives returned to discussions in Havana on Monday.