Category Archives: Colombia

What Really Goes on in the Day-to-Day Life of a Private Military Contractor?

News & Opinion | August 26, 2021 9:01 am What Really Goes on in the Day-to-Day Life of a Private Military Contractor? Mykel Hawke recounts his experience working on the front… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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It’s Not Too Late for the Land of Mercenaries

Opinion Guest Essay It’s Not Too Late for the Land of Mercenaries Aug. 5, 2021 Credit…Matt Huynh By Adam Isacson Leer en español Opinion Aug. 5, 2021 Credit…Federico Rios for The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Colombia’s Mercenary Industry is Behind the Haitian Coup

Colombia’s Mercenary Industry is Behind the Haitian Coup By Oliver Dodd Almost every assassin involved in the murder of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse was Colombian. That’s no coincidence: if you want… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Colombian Mercenaries and the Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

Two men accused of being involved in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse are transported to the Petionville station in a police car in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on July 8, 2021. Photo:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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At Least Seven Colombians in Haiti Assassination Received US Training

American and Colombian soldiers stand during multinational military exercises at the Tolemaida Air Base in Tolemaida, Colombia, Jan. 26, 2020. (photo: Ivan Valencia/Getty Images) At Least Seven Colombians in Haiti Assassination… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Jovenel Moïse: Colombia ex-soldiers ‘in on plot to kill Haiti president’

Jovenel Moïse: Colombia ex-soldiers ‘in on plot to kill Haiti president’ Published 3 days ago Related Topics Jovenel Moise assassination image copyrightEPAimage captionPresident Jovenel Moïse was shot dead in the early… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Colombian Ex-Soldiers Implicated in Haiti Assassination Received U.S. Military Training

July 15, 2021 2:07PM ET Colombian Ex-Soldiers Implicated in Haiti Assassination Received U.S. Military Training The Pentagon said a review of its training databases found that the former troops “participated in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Colombians’ arrest highlights growing presence of private military contractors in Haiti

Colombians’ arrest highlights growing presence of private military contractors in Haiti 2021/7/9 21:13 (EDT) ©Miami Herald Two men, accused of being involved in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, are being… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Mercenaries: the sinister export from Colombia’s conflict

Mercenaries: the sinister export from Colombia’s conflict Issued on: 10/07/2021 – 05:54Modified: 10/07/2021 – 05:52 Colombia’s conflict has fed a sinister market of mercenaries around the world STR AFP/File 3 min… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Why were Colombian ex-soldiers in Haiti? Experts say they are popular mercenaries

Why were Colombian ex-soldiers in Haiti? Experts say they are popular mercenaries Luis Jaime AcostaJulia Symmes Cobb   1/5 Colombia’s National Police Director General Jorge Luis Vargas flanked by Commander of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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