Posted by Ben Hockman | Mar 28, 2011 | News
Colombian police have captured 21 people suspected of trafficking illegal drugs from Colombia to Central America, Caracol Radio reported Monday. The arrests were made as part of operation “Conquest” that detained...
Read MorePosted by Ben Hockman | Mar 28, 2011 | News
The Colombian government is revamping its early childcare policy to improve the support it gives to children under the age of 5, the presidential website reported Monday. The new policy centers around a commitment to increase...
Read MorePosted by Ben Hockman | Mar 28, 2011 | News
Colombia’s government has warned that armed groups may use intimidation tactics to keep land they have illegally obtained, Caracol Radio reported Monday. Agriculture Minister Juan Camilo Restrepo expressed concern that...
Read MorePosted by Ben Hockman | Mar 23, 2011 | Culture
A U.S. Afro-American culture expert will visit Colombia as part of a cultural awareness program, reported the U.S. Embassy Wednesday. Expert Terrie Rouse’s visit aims to enhance Colombian understanding of Afro-descendant...
Read MorePosted by Ben Hockman | Mar 23, 2011 | News
Sixteen foreigners underwent an organ transplant operation in Colombia in 2010 compared to 22 the year before, the National Health Institute announces. According to government statistics, the 16 foreign patients represent a 85%...
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