Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Feb 11, 2011 | News
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...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Feb 11, 2011 | Lite
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...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Feb 11, 2011 | News
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...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Feb 10, 2011 | Economy
Carlos Slim, the world’s richest man according to Forbes, said Wednesday he wants to boost his investments in Colombia’s oil industry. According to Slim, his increase in investment is due to the Colombian...
Read MorePosted by Adriaan Alsema | Feb 10, 2011 | Culture
Colombian band ChocQuibTown on Wednesday traveled to Los Angeles where they hope to receive a Grammy award at the ceremony on Sunday. The band from the western city of Quibdo were nominated in the Best Latin Rock, Alternative or...
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