Posted by Sarah Cast | Jul 1, 2011 | Medellin
In anticipation of the Colombia Fashion Fair, the U-20 World Cup, and the Flower Festival, Medellin is expanding it luxury accommodations. The city currently has a total of 206 hotels registered with the National Tourism...
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Ex-paramilitary soldiers face jail time if they do not present themselves to the Colombian government for registration, reported El Tiempo Thursday. The High Council for Reintegration, charged with registering demobilized...
Read MorePosted by Sarah Cast | Jun 30, 2011 | News
Two transnational sex trafficking organizations have been “successfully dismantled” following the detainment of five suspects, announced El Espectador Thursday. In a joint operation between the Colombian judicial...
Read MorePosted by Sarah Cast | Jun 30, 2011 | Bogota
Bogota has introduced a city tourist guide for smart phones in preparation for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup tourism surge, reported El Tiempo Wednesday. The cutting-edge tool allows visitors to access Bogota’s best entertainment,...
Read MorePosted by Sarah Cast | Jun 30, 2011 | News
The Colombian Military Hospital was reprimanded for financial irregularities that surfaced in an annual audit, reported news site CM& Thursday. The Colombian Comptroller’s Office found 59 irregularities in an audit of the...
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