Medellín Security Monitor

Juan Carlos Mesa Vallejo, alias "Tom," was released from Bogotá's La Picota prison on Nov. 10 under conditional release. Reports say the Medellín...

The overnight operation's numbers are still preliminary: 60 arrests were first reported, and a later update cited by local media put the total at...

The city plans to use cellphone jammers to stop detainees from making calls that could facilitate extortion, including threats and money demands. The...

Colombia's new Submission Act offers reduced sentences of up to 50% for low-level members and 30% for commanders. Anyone involved in child soldier...

According to President Abelardo de la Espriella, a senior Gulf Clan leader is among eight people killed in an air strike, which he says he personally...

A British man sought in Wales was arrested in El Poblado on October 30 after police found a pistol, a silencer and 24 rounds in his bag. Key...

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