Colombia remains #1 cocaine producer: US
The U.S. State Department says that Colombia is still the world’s largest producer and exporter of cocaine, and warns of the “major” challenge posed by the paramilitary successor groups. The State…
The U.S. State Department says that Colombia is still the world’s largest producer and exporter of cocaine, and warns of the “major” challenge posed by the paramilitary successor groups. The State…
The world’s second largest carnival after Rio de Janeiro, renowned for its colorful cultural fusion, begins Saturday in Barranquilla on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. For four days beginning Saturday March 5,…
Latin America’s oldest film festival, the Cartagena de las Indias Film Festival, has announced its winners: Official Fiction Competition Best movie: “Post Mortem” by Pablo Lorrain (Chile). *$10,000 prize* Best…
Colombia’s national army relieved five commanders of their duty for alleged maltreatment of their subordinates, W Radio reported Thursday. Army command announced that two officers and three non-commissioned officers assigned…
After a meeting with the Ministry of Social Protection Wednesday President Juan Manuel Santos announced a measure to ensure that public funds go directly to the hospitals by “cutting out…
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said that there were no irregularities or corruption at the Ministry of Social Protection, which the Inspector General’s Office found to have thousand of units…
Colombia’s Prosecuter General’s Office has filed charges against hospital executives in the north Colombian city of Valledupar for allegedly collaborating with now-demobilized paramilitary organization the AUC. Angel Elieson Maya Daza,…
Former Senator Piedad Cordoba said she will not lobby the Colombian government for peace talks with the FARC, but will concentrate her efforts on the agenda of her activist group…
30 Seconds to Mars, the American rock band fronted by Jared Leto, has confirmed a Bogota gig on April 6 on their official website. Formed by brothers Shannon and Jared…