Category Archives: Colombia

    Colombia, the world’s largest exporter of mercenaries: ‘We’re like soccer players. Headhunters look at your work and make you an offer’

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    Colombia, the world’s largest exporter of mercenaries: ‘We’re like soccer players. Headhunters look at your work and make you an offer’ Thousands of former military personnel are hired for large sums… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting?

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    Podcast May 29, 2024 What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting? By Alia Brahimi You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Colombian Mercenaries in Transit to Sudan via Libya – What do we Know? 

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    Colombian Mercenaries in Transit to Sudan via Libya – What do we Know?  December 13, 2024 Colombia Gelolocation A video of some rocky outcrops in the Libyan desert geolocated by Bellingcat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan

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    The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan The tragedy of Colombian mercenaries reaches conflict in Sudan By Richard Emblin – November 25, 2024 Family photograph found with personal documents of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Colombian mercenaries recruited to fight alongside paramilitaries in Sudan’s civil war

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    Colombian mercenaries recruited to fight alongside paramilitaries in Sudan’s civil war Dozens of former soldiers, hired through private security companies, are fighting for the Rapid Support Forces against the regular army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting?

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    Podcast May 29, 2024 What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting? By Alia Brahimi Coming up this Thursday, in Season 2, Episode 2 of the Guns for Hire podcast, host Alia Brahimi… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Ukraine needs more troops fighting Russia. Hardened professionals from Colombia are helping

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    World News Ukraine needs more troops fighting Russia. Hardened professionals from Colombia are helping Colombians have been joining Ukraine’s army as it seeks to attract Spanish-speaking soldiers to replenish its ranks.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Assassination in Haiti: Controversy as Colombian government seeks lawyers to defend mercenaries

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    This was one of the first known images of the former Colombian military members that participated in the armed action ending in the assassination of the president of Haiti. They were… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Colombian Mercenaries Admit Assassination of Haitian President

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    Colombian Mercenaries Admit Assassination of Haitian President Colombian mercenaries, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 7, 2021. | Photo: Twitter/ @reseau_internat After killing Jovenel Moise, they stayed in his residence looking for millions of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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

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    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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