Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Apr 24, 2013 | News
Top British and Colombian officials on Monday celebrated a new partnership that promises to strengthen ties in higher education, science and business. Colombia’s recent economic transformation, coupled with better security...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Apr 24, 2013 | War and peace
Nearly 80 United Nations member states on Tuesday expressed support for Colombian peace talks with rebel group FARC. Some did show concern about impunity resulting from the recently passed military justice reform. Colombia...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Apr 24, 2013 | News
The Colombian army on Monday reported the death of five members of left-wing rebel group FARC in combat in the southern department of Caqueta. The combat reportedly took place in a rural area in the Puerto Rico municipality in...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Apr 24, 2013 | War and peace
Colombia’s vice president on Tuesday said his government was willing to continue talks with left-wing rebel group FARC, and encouraged the rebels to cease fire. “They have to promise to cease all criminal actions and...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Apr 16, 2013 | News
Colombia’s Congress President was hit with fresh controversy after a ‘Christian pact’ he signed in 2010, committing him not to promote the legalization of gay marriage, has been made public. Senator Roy...
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