Posted by Mary Cecelia Bittner | Mar 5, 2012 | News
“We will not negotiate with the FARC without conditions,” says Colombia’s vice president Monday in response to a letter from the FARC that denies responsibility for recent atrocities and accuses the government...
Read MorePosted by Mary Cecelia Bittner | Mar 5, 2012 | Culture
Weighing a little over a ton, “El Gato” (The Cat) is Colombian artist Fernando Botero’s newest gift to Medellin. The12 foot by 4 foot bronze sculpture has been sent from Pietre Santa, Italy by the famous...
Read MorePosted by Mary Cecelia Bittner | Mar 2, 2012 | Caribbean
The Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla will host the 15th annual Catedra Europa (Forum on Europe), an academic, cultural, and social event that celebrates the connections between South America and Europe. The event will...
Read MorePosted by Mary Cecelia Bittner | Mar 2, 2012 | News
Colombia’s dismissed prosecutor general Viviane Morales has officially resigned and said she will not be available for reelection. In a 15-minute speech to her staff and fellow employees, Morales announced that she would...
Read MorePosted by Mary Cecelia Bittner | Mar 2, 2012 | Medellin
Legendary salsa singer Cheo Feliciano will perform twice in Medellin later this month. Puerto Rican Feliciano has been producing and performing salsa and bolero for over 50 years, winning multiple awards and playing with some...
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