Posted by Caitlin Trent | Nov 28, 2012 | News
In response to the ICJ’s verdict granting maritime rights to Nicaragua, President Juan Manuel Santos on Wednesday announced Colombia’s withdrawal from the Pact of Bogota that obliges Colombia to abide by UN decisions...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Nov 28, 2012 | Lite
The luxurious estate of Faustino “Tino” Asprilla, the controversial former Colombian soccer player, was robbed while he was in Medellin for the Madonna concert, reported local media. According to El Espectador, a...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Nov 28, 2012 | War and peace
Rebel group the FARC invited Colombian Congress’ Peace Commission to the peace negotiations, allegedly affirming their openness and commitment to peace, reported local media on Wednesday. The FARC’s open support of...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Nov 28, 2012 | News
Colombia police captured a powerful and affluent criminal known as the “Gold Czar” in the northern central department of Antioquia, local media reported Wednesday. Although police still have not released much...
Read MorePosted by Caitlin Trent | Nov 28, 2012 | News
Not only is Samuel Moreno’s release request denied, but new security measures were put in place Tuesday for the ex-mayor who was recently charged with embezzlement and conspiracy. Former Bogota Mayor Moreno was denied his...
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