Posted by Hannah Aronowitz | Feb 7, 2011 | News
Extradited paramilitary boss “H.H.” names several Colombian politicians who he says received support from the militia group AUC, La F.M. Radio reported Monday. Former AUC commander Ever Veloza Garcia, alias...
Read MorePosted by Hannah Aronowitz | Feb 7, 2011 | News
The names of 800,000 deceased people have been removed from the electoral registry to help create more transparency in the voting process for the October local elections, newspaper El Espacio reported Monday. This is the largest...
Read MorePosted by Hannah Aronowitz | Feb 4, 2011 | Lite
Antonia de le Rua will reportedly receive $20,000 as a consolation prize for his split with his longtime girlfriend, Colombian superstar Shakira, according to Caras magazine. The two are also dividing their shared properties in...
Read MorePosted by Hannah Aronowitz | Feb 4, 2011 | News
An alleged leader of one of the FARC guerrilla group’s urban militia was captured in Medellin on Friday, reported newspaper El Colombiano. The guerrilla leader, alias “Marcos” or “Osama,” is accused...
Read MorePosted by Hannah Aronowitz | Feb 4, 2011 | Economy
The Colombian government will mediate talks between coal mining giant Cerrejon and its workers with the aim of reaching a compromise by Saturday, Reuters reported Friday. Colombia’s Vice President Angelino Garzon will meet...
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