Colombia plans to abolish mandatory military service .

[Judi Lynn]

Colombia plans to abolish mandatory military service .
Tuesday, 13 November 2012 16:22 Zach Edling

Colombia's Senate on Tuesday has taken the first steps to abolish mandatory military service, local media report.

A bill proposed by Liberal Party Senator Juan Manuel Galan would eliminate compulsory military service for of age Colombian men.

A 1993 law mandates that "all Colombian men are obligated to arrange their military situation when they reach 18 years of age."

Galan's prospective changes would allow Colombians to conscientiously object from military service. Those who choose this option, however, must replace military service with social service.

More:
http://colombiareports.com/colombia-news/news/26979-colombia-plans-to-abolish-mandatory-military-service.html

[ocpagu]

1. Interesting.

Looks like Colombia grew tired of the phony conservatism of the last administrations and somehow they are trying to achieve balance. I just don't understand why that does not reflect in elections.

[MADem]

2. There's still compulsory service--it's just not necessarily under arms. nt