Posted by Tom Heyden | Jan 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Bogota is set for an exciting few months of wide-ranging cultural events. The Centro Cultural Gabriel Garcia Marquez, in the heart of La Candelabria, will welcome visitors to its beautiful building with a variety of exhibitions,...
Read MorePosted by Tom Heyden | Jan 18, 2011 | News
Citizens of a neighborhood in Medellin have claimed that gangs have imposed a curfew rendering the streets deserted by 8:00 pm, amidst an atmosphere of fear and anxiety. This is disputed by the police, however, who maintain that...
Read MorePosted by Tom Heyden | Jan 18, 2011 | Lite
A Spanish journalist who made false assertions that he had seen Shakira and Gerard Pique passionately embracing about one month ago, beged the stars’ forgiveness, reported El Tiempo Tuesday. In spite of his declarations,...
Read MorePosted by Tom Heyden | Jan 18, 2011 | News
The head of Colombia’s drug enforcement agency (DNE) noted progress in rooting out corruption, while admitting there is still much to be done, reported El Pais Tuesday. Juan Carlos Restrepo, who assumed office on October...
Read MorePosted by Tom Heyden | Jan 17, 2011 | News
The Colombian government has initiated the process of assuming the costs of Plan Colombia, following a reduction of U.S. financial assistance, reports El Espectador. As of April of this year, the costs of spraying operations and...
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