Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Nov 23, 2012 | Lite
The ex-boyfriend of Shakira is demanding $100 million of Colombia’s most famous pop star, his lawyer told Argentina media Thursday. According to the attorney of Antonio de la Rua, his ex-girlfriend owes him the money...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Nov 20, 2012 | News
Colombia’s largest rebel group FARC said Tuesday that peace talks with the government that started Monday “are advancing at a good pace.” Peace talks news archive Speaking before reporters in the Cuban capital...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Nov 20, 2012 | War and peace
Colombia’s defense minister on Monday said that the army will continue military operations against the FARC despite a unilateral ceasefire called by the rebel group. Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon said in a brief...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Nov 19, 2012 | News
Two policemen have been assassinated in the northeast of Colombia while patrolling a village fair, local media reported Monday. The killing took place Sunday afternoon in the village of Arauqita where locals were celebrating the...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Nov 19, 2012 | War and peace
Members of Colombia’s Congress on Monday welcomed the announcement of rebel group FARC to unilaterally call a ceasefire. Critics showed caution however, claiming the FARC has broken promises before. Senator Roy Barreras,...
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