Colombian courts investigate links between paras and politicos

What may be Colombia’s biggest political sandal since president Ernesto Samper was nearly toppled a decade ago is developing as the Colombian courts are investigating the connections between several politicians and right-wing paramilitaries. Three congressmen were given orders of arrest on Friday and proceedings opened against five other politicians all representing the same province and all strong supporters of President Alvaro Uribe.

Links- Time, International Herald Tribune, United Press International, BBC News

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Tags- Colombia, armed conflict, corruption