Posted by Courtney Scott | Aug 1, 2012 | News
The United States will grant the Colombian government $50 million to help finance the country’s reparation and assistance program for victims of the armed conflict, local media reported Wednesday. “It pleases me to...
Read MorePosted by Courtney Scott | Aug 1, 2012 | Culture
Colombian singer Juanes ventures into new territory by recording songs in various languages, including English, before his performance in Los Angeles August 17 and 18. “I’ve already recorded songs in English and...
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A new law demanding harsher punishment for violent crimes against women was introduced in Colombia’s Congress Wednesday. The severe penalties of the “Rosa Elvira” law will condemn violators of feminicide, a...
Read MorePosted by Courtney Scott | Jul 31, 2012 | News
Ex-senator Piedad Cordoba is demanding a criminal investigation of Colombia’s Defense Minister and Inspector General for accusing the ex-senator of inciting violence, reported local media Tuesday. Cordoba’s attorney,...
Read MorePosted by Courtney Scott | Jul 31, 2012 | Lite
Famed Colombian songstress Shakira praised her home country’s efforts in the 2012 London Olympics, via Twitter Monday. The Barranquilla native tweeted to her fans, “Two silver medals for #Colombia so far! Let’s...
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