Posted by Courtney Scott | Sep 5, 2012 | Profiles
These are the profiles of five negotiators who have been appointed by Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos to lead peace negotiations with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). While the government delegation is...
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Shakira’s ex-fiance is sueing the Colombian singer for $250 million, reported local media Tuesday. According to newspaper El Tiempo, Antonio De la Rua is demanding compensation from his former partner, arguing that he had...
Read MorePosted by Courtney Scott | Sep 5, 2012 | News
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos announced Wednesday the names of the designated negotiators for peace talks between the government and largest guerrilla group FARC. After announcing the formal peace dialogues Tuesday,...
Read MorePosted by Courtney Scott | Sep 4, 2012 | Lite
A document believed to be invaluable for Colombia’s history was found in the trash by government officials, reported local media Monday. The possession act declaring the presidency of the late Rafael Nuñez was found in the...
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A former leader of Colombia’s second largest guerrilla group ELN has urged his former companions to lay down their arms and join the peace process, reported local media Tuesday. In an interview with RCN La Radio, former...
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