Uribe slams FARC truce proposal
Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe slammed a proposal for a ceasefire between the country’s government and guerrilla groups and called to “eliminate” the rebels’ “refuge in...
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Shaman paid to secure dry swearing in of Colombia’s president: Report
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Jan 18, 2012 | Lite
The shaman who was paid $12,000 to keep away rains at the U-20 World Cup Soccer was also paid to secure a sunny inauguration of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos in 2010. Jorge Elias Gonzalez, the shaman who apparently...
Read MoreShakira 4th most popular celebrity on twitter
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Jan 18, 2012 | Lite
Colombian pop diva Shakira is the world’s fourth most popular Twitter celebrity. Shakira’s account, @shakira, had more than 12.808,400 followers on Wednesday morning. The only celebrities with more followers are Lady...
Read MoreSwiss tourist drowns off Colombia’s Caribbean beach
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Jan 17, 2012 | News
A Swiss tourist has drowned just off one of the shore of Colombia’s Caribbean national Tayrona Park, authorities said Tuesday. The 41-year old victim went swimming with her husband at Playa Brava “and apparently was...
Read MoreColombian stocks rise on higher oil prices; Peso strengthens
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Jan 17, 2012 | Economy
Colombian stocks surged nearly 1% Tuesday on higher oil prices, while the peso appreciated against the dollar after retreating for two straight days. The Colcap index, the benchmark for the Colombia’s most actively traded...
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