Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Aug 29, 2012 | News
The Labor Action Plan agreed upon by Colombia and the U.S. to improve labor rights in Colombia and decrease impunity for perpetrators of crimes against unionists has “only led to cosmetic changes,” said think tank...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Aug 29, 2012 | War and peace
Peace negotiations between the Colombia government and the FARC will be taking place in both Norway and Cuba with representatives from Venezuela and Chile acting as guarantors, reported newspaper El Espectador Wednesday....
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Aug 28, 2012 | War and peace
The United States said Tuesday it “welcomes” intentions by Colombia’s government and largest rebel group FARC to begin peace talks. According to State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said at a press...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Aug 28, 2012 | War and peace
Colombia’s second largest ELN group said Tuesday it wants to join the FARC in peace negotiations with the country’s government. In a press statement, ELN leader “Gabino” said his group is willing to take...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Aug 28, 2012 | Culture
Senior salsa musician Richie Valdes will be the successor of the late Jairo Varela as director of legendary Colombian salsa band Grupo Niche. According to local media, Valdes will assume leadership of the orchestra after being...
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