Posted by Aylish O'Driscoll | Dec 9, 2011 | News
The leftist guerrilla group ELN released two hostages on Thursday who were kidnapped 18 months ago in northwest Colombia, reported local newspaper Territorio Chocoano. Engineer Oscar Valasquez and labour inspector Gonzalez...
Read MorePosted by Aylish O'Driscoll | Dec 9, 2011 | News
A red alert was declared Thursday in Colombia’s Atlantic department, as raised water levels in a primary canal threaten one of the country’s main water reservoirs, according to Caracol Radio. The Dam Canal, which...
Read MorePosted by Aylish O'Driscoll | Dec 8, 2011 | News
The mayor of Bogota visited flood victims in the south of the city Wednesday, acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead for those left homeless, according to Radio Caracol. Interim Mayor Clara Lopez visited the flooded...
Read MorePosted by Aylish O'Driscoll | Dec 8, 2011 | News
Ten soldiers of the Colombian Army were found guilty Wednesday of killing three civilians, then dressing them in guerrilla clothing and registering them as enemy combatants. The soldiers — including a lieutenant, a sargent...
Read MorePosted by Aylish O'Driscoll | Dec 7, 2011 | Culture
Fernando Botero, Colombia’s most famous painter and sculptor, was pronounced well on Wednesday after a brief stay in hospital. Botero, famous worldwide for his distinctive painting and sculpting style, was admitted to...
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