Posted by Miriam Wells | Nov 28, 2011 | News
The United Nations condemned the killing of four hostages by the FARC and the “dehumanization” of Colombia’s armed conflict, in a statement Sunday. Christian Salazar, a representative for the UN High...
Read MorePosted by Miriam Wells | Nov 25, 2011 | News
The Colombian energy and mining minister said coal and oil production is booming, despite “growing pains.” Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Mauricio Cardenas said the improved security situation in the country...
Read MorePosted by Miriam Wells | Nov 25, 2011 | News
Colombia must pay damages to all victims and alleged “false victims” of a 1997 massacre, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) said Thursday. The IACHR denied the state’s request to revoke a 2009...
Read MorePosted by Miriam Wells | Nov 24, 2011 | News
Members of the Colombian Senate and House of Representatives are to be given diplomatic passports, following presidential approval. Members approved the bill granting themselves the privilege Wednesday after three debates that...
Read MorePosted by Miriam Wells | Nov 24, 2011 | News
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) announced Tuesday it would reconsider its ruling against the Colombian government in a 1997 massacre case. The Colombian defense minister, Juan Carlos Esguerra, visited the...
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