US House committee approves Colombia FTA
The House Committee on Ways and Means has approved the U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement with 24 votes in favor and 12 votes against. Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Dave…
US House Committe holds initial vote on Colombia FTA
The House Committee on Ways and Means submitted the Colombia-U.S. free trade agreement to an initial vote on Wednesday, the legislative body announced. The long-awaited Colombia-U.S. FTA was submitted…
1 dead in army-‘FARC’ clashes near child kidnap spot
Fighting between the Colombian Armed Forces and alleged members of the FARC has left one soldier dead and three people injured, Colombian media reported Wednesday. Soldier Diego Andres Avila Castrilon was…
TV presenter sentenced to 14 years in prison for FARC links
A judge has condemned television presenter Angelica Ramirez to 14 years, five months in prison for terrorism and extortion after a trial which lasted over a year, Colombian media reported.…
Petro says opponents plan smear campaign
Leading candidate in the Bogota mayoral race Gustavo Petro said Tuesday a smear campaign is being prepared to discredit him and his family, Colombian media reported. The leftist candidate did…
Special judicial process needed for soldiers: Colombian senator
Colombia’s judicial system needs “urgent” change to guarantee justice to members of the armed forces who are accused of crimes, a senator said Tuesday. According to U Party Senator Roy…
Coca fumigation protests hit central Colombia
Protests against coca fumigations in central Colombia have left one person dead, two police and two protesters injured and 40 people arrested. Over 2000 farmers have blocked roads and clashed…
Colombia to use new formula to dictate gas price
Minister of Mines and Energy Mauricio Cardenas Santamaria said Friday that from October 1 a new formula to dictate the price of fuel will go into effect, in a conversation…
Santos announces new customs body to fight smuggling
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has announced that a new customs authority, which will facilitate the flow of goods and fight smuggling, will go into force November 1, Colombian media…