Posted by Rosemary Westwood | Apr 19, 2012 | Culture
A Colombian filmmaker’s debut feature film will grace screens at the Cannes International Film Festival next month. Juan Andres Arango’s “The Beach D.C.” (La Playa D.C.) tracks the journey of a young man,...
Read MorePosted by Rosemary Westwood | Apr 18, 2012 | News
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is seeking to boost business ties with Colombia during an official state visit beginning Thursday. Rajoy will meet with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at the headquarters of...
Read MorePosted by Rosemary Westwood | Apr 18, 2012 | News
Colombia’s Presidential Guard and protesters clashed over the pay and pensions of retired police and military at the Presidential Palace in Bogota Wednesday. The security personnel closed the gates to the palace, which...
Read MorePosted by Rosemary Westwood | Apr 18, 2012 | Lite
Shakira won’t soon be escaping her “ublime” mistake. One of Colombia’s preeminent hostage negotiators, Piedad Cordoba, has offered a helping hand after the Colombian superstar accidentally sang of...
Read MorePosted by Rosemary Westwood | Apr 18, 2012 | News
Colombia’s Inspector General is investigating the head of the University of Santander (UIS) for colluding with the paramilitary group the Aguilas Negras. Rector Jaime Alberto Camacho Pico allegedly provided information on...
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