Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Jul 27, 2011 | Culture
Thousands have paid their last tribute to Colombian salsa legend Joe Arroyo at the Barranquilla cathedral where his body has been on display since Tuesday. “El Joe,” laid in a cooled coffin to protect his body from...
Read MorePosted 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...
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