Posted by Olle Ohlsen Pettersson | Jan 17, 2013 | Culture
The prestigious Houston Symphony elected their fist ever Latin American music director, 35-year-old Colombian Andres Orozco-Estrada. According to the Houston Chronicle, the 35-year-old Medellin native wil take over the symphonic...
Read MorePosted by Olle Ohlsen Pettersson | Jan 15, 2013 | News
The Colombian government wants to double the size of the Chiribiquete national park in southeastern Colombia to 11,580 square miles. The park, located in the Amazonas department, is home to some of the most diverse wildlife in...
Read MorePosted by Olle Ohlsen Pettersson | Jan 15, 2013 | News
Colombia’s largest rebel group FARC increased weapons purchases in Ecuador during the unilateral ceasefire called by the guerrillas in November, said an Ecuadorean general on Tuesday. “Since the beginning of the peace...
Read MorePosted by Olle Ohlsen Pettersson | Jan 15, 2013 | News
Colombia president, Juan Manuel Santos, on Monday said he hopes for continued Venezuelan support regarding negotiations with his country’s largest rebel group, FARC, even if the ailing Venezuelan president dies. Santos,...
Read MorePosted by Olle Ohlsen Pettersson | Jan 15, 2013 | News
Alias “Sonia,” one of the alleged leaders of the banned paramilitary organization, AUC, has been cleared of all accusations levied against her, report local media on Tuesday. Sonia, whose real name is Neyla Alfredina...
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