Govt ‘proud’ of 2010 crime reduction
Colombia’s effort to combat crime last year was a “hit,” the country’s defense minister told W Radio. Defense Minister Rodrigo Rivera claimed success based on government figures indicating that the...
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Santos demands ‘convincing actions’ before talking peace with FARC
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Feb 8, 2011 | News
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said Monday that the FARC will have to carry out “convincing actions” before the government agrees to peace talks with the rebel group. In a speech dedicated to assessing his...
Read MoreSantos’ approval rating at 86%
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Feb 8, 2011 | News
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos enjoys the approval of 86% of Colombians, according to a poll released Monday. According to the CM& poll, 9% of the interviewees disapproved of their president and the remaining 5% did...
Read MoreLegendary singer Helenita Vargas dies
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Feb 8, 2011 | Culture
Legendary Colombian singer Helenita Vargas died Monday following weeks in a Cali hospital for respiratory problems, local media reported. Vargas, known as “La Ronca de Oro” (The lady with the golden husky voice), was...
Read MoreJuanes to star in documentary
Posted by Adriaan Alsema | Feb 7, 2011 | Culture
Mexican filmmaker Angel Flores will make a documentary about Juanes on the Colombian rocker’s forthcoming tour of the U.S. The movie will focus on the star’s life backstage. “I want to show that being a singer...
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