Posted by Toni Peters | Apr 5, 2011 | Culture
Bogota-based English-language newspaper “The City Paper” celebrated its 3rd birthday Tuesday and announced plans to extend circulation to Medellin and Cali. Editor-in-chief Richard Emblin told Colombia Reports that...
Read MorePosted by Toni Peters | Apr 5, 2011 | News
There are no neo-paramilitary groups operating in the Colombian capital nor in surrounding areas, according to Defense Minister Rodrigo Rivera, El Espectador reported Tuesday. “The phenomenon of ‘Bacrim’ is not...
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UNI Global Union, an organization which represents 900 trade unions around the world, said that the human and labor rights situation in Colombia prevents it from supporting the U.S.- Colombia Free Trade Agreement, Spanish agency...
Read MorePosted by Toni Peters | Apr 2, 2011 | Economy
Colombia resumed the importation of Venezuelan fuel during an official ceremony in which 150,000 gallons were recieved. Venezuela’s Energy and Petroleum Minister Rafael Ramirez and the Governor of the north-Colombian Norte...
Read MorePosted by Toni Peters | Apr 2, 2011 | News
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Saturday said the FARC tried to stop him becoming president and warns the rebels will again try to influence the upcoming local elections in October. Santos based his claims on emails...
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