Posted by Charles Parkinson | Feb 27, 2012 | Economy
The FARC’s promise to end kidnapping will encourage foreign investment, according to business associations and entrepreneurs. In an interview with Colombian business daily La Republica, President of Colombian company...
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Four Colombian soldiers have died in an alleged FARC attack in the southern department of Putamayo early Monday morning, reported Colombian daily El Tiempo. The confrontation with the FARC’s 32nd Front began at...
Read MorePosted by Charles Parkinson | Feb 27, 2012 | zSports
The last of Colombia’s international soccer contingent were due to arrive in Miami Monday, ahead of Jose Pekerman’s first game in charge. Los Cafeteros will face Mexico Wednesday, in Miami’s Sun Life Stadium,...
Read MorePosted by Charles Parkinson | Feb 27, 2012 | News
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said Sunday that the United States will continue to support the Free Trade Agreement and Plan Colombia, following a visit from U.S. Officials. Santos made the comments after Chairman of the...
Read MorePosted by Charles Parkinson | Feb 27, 2012 | News
Colombian peace activists Piedad Cordoba and Marleny Orjuela have spoken of the international effort underway ahead of the release announced by the FARC of a group of ten hostages held for over twelve years. The announcement...
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