Posted by Stephen Manker | Jun 28, 2011 | Economy
The Colombian government presented plans on Monday to invest approximately $11.8 billion (COP 21.1 trillion) in road infrastructure over the next 15 years, news website CM& reported. According to the report, the majority of...
Read MorePosted by Stephen Manker | Jun 27, 2011 | News
Colombia’s minister of agriculture promised women that they will be a top priority during land restitution for Colombia’s displaced population, reported Caracol Radio Monday. Minister of Agriculture Juan Camilo...
Read MorePosted by Stephen Manker | Jun 27, 2011 | News
A Colombian soldier died this weekend while serving in the Spanish army in Afghanistan, Spain’s ministry of defense confirmed Monday. Niyireth Pineda Marin and 5 other soldiers were conducting a reconnaissance patrol in...
Read MorePosted by Stephen Manker | Jun 27, 2011 | Culture
Several balconies on abandoned homes in Cartagena’s historic center have recently collapsed, creating fear in tourists and residents. Tourists walk Cartagena’s streets in fear. Some do not dare walk under the...
Read MorePosted by Stephen Manker | Jun 27, 2011 | Lite
Sixty impoverished elders learn to read and write, thanks to a Bogota university and social program. According to El Espectador, an investment of $70,000 provided seniors with 288 hours of reading, writing, math, and computer...
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