Posted by Caitlin Trent | Oct 26, 2012 | News
Authorities in Colombia’s second largest city Medellin arrested on Friday an alleged explosives expert and hitman from rebel guerrilla group FARC. According to newspaper El Espectador, the alleged explosives expert, alias...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Oct 25, 2012 | Lite
A keychain issued by the Colombian military for an anti-landmine campaign, showing a woman’s bra being taken off by a pair of feet, has been criticized by women and rejected by the government as “tasteless” and...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Oct 25, 2012 | Culture
Medellin will host “Festiafro,” the fifth music festival of its kind showcasing a myriad of Colombia’s Caribbean-African musical trends and culture from November 1 to 3. More than 15 music groups will be...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Oct 25, 2012 | Culture
A documentary on the life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez will air next Monday in Colombia and Mexico, portraying the “vision and spirit” of the world renowned author. The documentary entitled, “Today Begins the Next...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Oct 25, 2012 | News
16 members of various criminal gangs, including rebel guerrilla group FARC and common criminals, were captured Thursday as part of Operation Sword of Honor, initiated by Colombia’s military. The various criminals were...
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