Steps closer to FARC hostage release
Colombia’s Defense Ministry and the Red Cross have agreed to a security protocol for the release of five FARC hostages, announced the National Army on its website Tuesday. Once former…
Colombia’s Defense Ministry and the Red Cross have agreed to a security protocol for the release of five FARC hostages, announced the National Army on its website Tuesday. Once former…
The H1N1 influenza virus has taken 305 lives in Colombia, according to the National Institute of Health, reports RCN radio Tuesday. During 2010 there were 1,053 confirmed cases and 73 victims…
The release of five hostages held by the FARC is on hold until the government, the rebels, and mediators can reach an agreement on the security protocol, reported newspaper El…
According to a report by the Banco de la Republica, Colombia’s international reserves reached $28.4 billion in 2010, reports Colombian newspaper El Pais. This figure, which represent the amount…
Colombian superstar Juanes released his new single ”Regalito” (little gift) Tuesday. The single, from the deluxe edition of his fifth album P.A.R.C.E., is a light-hearted and fun loveing song that…
Colombia’s privileged position in the tropics and its 1,800 miles of coastline offer a diverse range of underwater opportunities for scuba diving enthusiasts. More than eight unique diving hot spots…
Colombian farmers have filed a lawsuit against British Petroleum (BP) in London for allegedly failing to observe proper environmental safety procedures during the construction of an oil pipeline in Colombia,…
Cartagena’s tourism industry was braced for rough waters during the holiday season as excessive rains reduced travel in the country, but the arrival of several thousand tourists in the last…
Panama’s Vice President Juan Carlos Varela announced today that he will visit Colombia on Thursday to resume negotiations of the countries’ bilateral trade agreement, reported Spanish press agency EFE on…