Posted 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,...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Nov 19, 2012 | Economy
A ruling by the International Court of Justice determining that Colombia maintains sovereignty over the Caribbean island of San Andres, but loses a large chunk of sea is a heavy blow for the island’s fishermen, locals said...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Nov 19, 2012 | War and peace
Colombia’s largest rebel group FARC have announced a unilateral ceasefire on the first day of peace negotiations with the government. The ceasefire will take effect on Tuesday and last until January 20, said “Ivan...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Nov 19, 2012 | News
The island of San Andres and the surrounding Caribbean archipelago belongs to Colombia, the International Court of Justice ruled Monday after Nicaragua had laid claim on the islands. The The Hague-based court ruled in favor of...
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