Wednesday 19th June 2013,
Competition from China is the reason that 70% of Colombia’s shoe factories were forced to close their doors, the sector said Wednesday, demanding measures to protect the industry.
Colombia’s largest rebel group FARC, currently engaged in peace talks with the government, on Wednesday published ten points regarding their political participation. The proposals include a restructuring of the state Full Article »
The kidnappers of two Spanish tourists have tried to sell their victims to left-wing FARC guerrillas before deciding to negotiate a ransom with the families of the hostages, according to Full Article »
Colombia’s former Inspector General and designated mediator with the country’s second largest rebel group ELN on Tuesday pressed the government to open formal dialogues with the guerrillas.
A Colombian poet announced on Wednesday he is selling his testicles for $20,000 to gather money for a European tour.
The United States and Colombia are holding the first meeting on the U.S.-Colombia Action Plan on Racial and Ethnic Equality on June 12 and 13. At this meeting, the two Full Article »
Cali crime statistics
Gold production in Colombia
Medellin economy statistics
Colombia’s FIFA ranking (August 2010 – present)
Juan Manuel Santos approval ratings (August 2010 – present)
Text of deal between Colombia’s government and rebel group FARC to end armed conflict
History of peace talks in Colombia
False positives
Uraba region (map)
Colombia coca cultivation
Colombia secured a comfortable 2-0-win against Peru on Tuesday and is now almost secure of qualifying for Brazil 2014.
Colombia’s Congress on Wednesday approved a bill that prohibits the use of animals in circuses.
