Posted by Miriam Wells | Dec 14, 2011 | News
Colombia’s foreign ministry has confirmed it has requested the extradition of the former director of the now defunct intelligence agency, DAS, from Panama. Maria del Pilar Hurtado, who was granted political asylum in...
Read MorePosted by Miriam Wells | Dec 13, 2011 | Lite
Colombian superstar Juanes is offering one fan the chance to sing with him on an MTV Unplugged album next year. The rock legend, who has sold more than 12 million albums and won 17 Latin Grammys, has opened a contest to win the...
Read MorePosted by Miriam Wells | Dec 13, 2011 | News
The Colombian agriculture minister said Tuesday a United Nations report blaming the forced displacement of people off their land on weak governance and corruption was “biased,” reported newspaper El Espectador. Juan...
Read MorePosted by Miriam Wells | Dec 13, 2011 | News
Families living in three houses in La Cruz, in the Atlantico department, northern Colombia, have been buried by a landslide, Colombian media reported Tuesday. Emergency services are trying to reach the 16 people who are trapped...
Read MorePosted by Miriam Wells | Dec 13, 2011 | Tourism
Colombian television celebrities, artists, comedians and well-known personalities will come together to raise money for charity in a 27-hour telethon Friday. The annual event, which is in its 35th year, is aiming to raise more...
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