Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Jul 26, 2011 | Economy
Colombia’s Colcap index edged up 0.52% on heavy trading of COP277.6 billion. The gains were largely the result of a strong day from Pacific Rubiales who gained 4.96% and commanded 61% of trading volume in the local market....
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Jul 26, 2011 | Economy
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said on Tuesday he is optimistic Congress will pass free trade pacts with Colombia, South Korea and Panama shortly after lawmakers return in September from a month-long recess. President Barack...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Jul 26, 2011 | Culture
Hundreds of fans gathered outside a Barranquilla hospital Tuesday to honor Colombian salsa legend Joe Arroyo who died in the medical earlier that day. The Archbishop of Barranquilla announced “El Joe” will be buried...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Jul 26, 2011 | Culture
The death of Colombian salsa legend Joe Arroyo on Tuesday caused widespread mourning in his home country. Prominent musicians and politicians expressed their grief through social media, while fans gathered at the hospital where...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Jul 26, 2011 | Culture
Colombian salsa legend Joe Arroyo died Tuesday at 55 after several weeks in a Barranquilla hospital, several media reported. The singer reportedly died around 7:45AM after spending nearly a month in the hospital where his health...
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