Posted by Adriaan Alsema | May 10, 2011 | Lite
Shakira is the world’s fifth most popular public figure on social media networks. According to famecount.com, Shakira is only beaten to the honor by Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Eminem and Rihana and finds herself more...
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Colombia’s largest guerrilla group FARC is close to bankruptcy, the country’s president, Juan Manuel Santos, reportedly said. According to the president, the FARC “have suffered a drop in income to finance...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | May 10, 2011 | Economy
The Colombian Colcap increased 1.09% today, largely led by a nearly 6% increase in oil prices. The gains were the primary result of strong performances by Bancolombia and Pacific Rubiales which were up 2.66% and 1.26%,...
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Colombia’s agriculture minister on Monday blamed dirty politicians for the massive protests of farmers who had blocked roads and allegedly squatted farmland in the northeast of Colombia. According to Minister Juan Camilo...
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Colombian police on Sunday said they have seized some 135 assets of alleged criminals with a combined value of $400 million. Operations to seize the criminal proporties were carried out in eight regions, the authorities told...
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