Posted by Tom Heyden | Apr 14, 2011 | News
One woman is killed and 17 people are missing as a bus carrying 18 people is swept away by a landslide near Manizales, in the Coffee Region department of Caldas, El Tiempo reported Thursday. The bus, which was travelling from...
Read MorePosted by Tom Heyden | Apr 13, 2011 | News
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced Wednesday that construction on Bogota’s first metro line will begin towards the end of 2012. Speaking at an economic forum attended by various investors and businessmen in...
Read MorePosted by Tom Heyden | Apr 13, 2011 | Lite
Colombian superstar Shakira had her ring stolen off her hand by a supposed fan while performing at a show in Mexico, El Espectador reported Wednesday. The multi-talented Barranquilla-born beauty was simultaneously singing and...
Read MorePosted by Tom Heyden | Apr 13, 2011 | News
WikiLeaks cables dating between 2006 and 2009 detail the “souring” of Colombia’s relationship with Israel over the poor return on business deals with an Israeli defense firm. Current president and then-Defense...
Read MorePosted by Tom Heyden | Apr 12, 2011 | News
Colombian rock star Juanes and President Barack Obama met at the White House on Tuesday morning, discussing a range of issues including the landmine situation in Colombia, U.S. immigration reform and the contents of...
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