FARC close to bankrupt: Santos
Colombia’s largest guerrilla group FARC is close to bankruptcy, the country’s president, Juan Manuel Santos, reportedly said. According to the president, the FARC “have suffered a drop in income to finance...
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Colombia market update – May 09, 2011
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | May 10, 2011 | Economy
The Colombian Colcap increased 1.09% today, largely led by a nearly 6% increase in oil prices. The gains were the primary result of strong performances by Bancolombia and Pacific Rubiales which were up 2.66% and 1.26%,...
Read MoreLocal politicians behind Uraba protests: Minister
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | May 9, 2011 | News
Colombia’s agriculture minister on Monday blamed dirty politicians for the massive protests of farmers who had blocked roads and allegedly squatted farmland in the northeast of Colombia. According to Minister Juan Camilo...
Read MoreColombian police seize $44M of criminal assets
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | May 9, 2011 | News
Colombian police on Sunday said they have seized some 135 assets of alleged criminals with a combined value of $400 million. Operations to seize the criminal proporties were carried out in eight regions, the authorities told...
Read MoreMarky Ramone to come to Bogota
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | May 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Marky Ramone, drummer of the legendary punk band The Ramones, will come to Colombia in May with his new band, the Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg. The concert is scheduled to be held at the Las Vegas Nevada theater in Bogota on...
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