Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Feb 11, 2011 | Economy
An ongoing truckers srike in Colombia has cost the country $140 million so far, say employers. According to the president of the National Association of Road Cargo Transport Companies (Asecarga), the eight-day-old strike has...
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William Brownfield, the former U.S. ambassador to Bogota and current Assistant Secretary of State said Thursday that Colombia can provide lessons in how to combat organized crime. Brownfield, the current U.S. assistant secretary...
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A laboratory is investigating whether Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has an adenovirus infection or is suffering from a heavy cold, the Bogota health secretary said Friday. According to Secretary Hector Zambrano, there...
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Thursday’s broadcast of the 2011 edition of “American Idol” was graced by the 20-year-old Julie Zorrilla, a Colombian living in Los Angeles. Before performing “Summertime” to jury members Jennifer...
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The southern Colombian town of Florencia is ready for the arrival of two FARC hostages who are expected to be released Friday afternoon. The Brazilian helicopters carrying the team responsible for the pick-up arrived in the town...
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