Posted by Stephen Manker | Jul 26, 2011 | News
Colombia’s government identified 1,600 demobilized paramilitaries that currently do not receive benefits under the demobilization program. The 1,600 former paramilitaries do not receive benefits because they demobilized...
Read MorePosted by Stephen Manker | Jul 26, 2011 | News
More than 15,000 Colombians die each year due to medical errors, said medical organization Second Opinion Tuesday. In an interview with Caracol Radio, the organization’s Colombian representative, Aaron Ossiaz, explained...
Read MorePosted by Stephen Manker | Jul 26, 2011 | Culture
Salsa Master Joe Arroyo received the last sacrament from a bishop on Monday night, with his health in a critical condition. Bishop Victor Tamayo, who visited Arroyo in a Barranquilla hospital last night, said to friends and...
Read MorePosted by Stephen Manker | Jul 25, 2011 | News
A recent complaint from former President Alvaro Uribe’s twitter page triggered investigations against Supreme Court Judge Augusto Ibañez, reported El Espectador Monday. Uribe accused German Vargas Lleras of using his...
Read MorePosted by Stephen Manker | Jul 25, 2011 | News
Colombia’s Vice President Angelino Garzon offered support for former Senator Piedad Cordoba’s efforts to release hostages held by guerrilla group FARC, reported Caracol Radio Monday. “Every effort is being made...
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