Posted by Toni Peters | Mar 17, 2011 | News
The Colombian government says relatives of guerrillas will not be eligible for compensation under the Victims Law, which sets out reparations for those who have suffered in the armed conflict, El Espectador reported Thursday....
Read MorePosted by Toni Peters | Mar 17, 2011 | News
The army seized 1.5 tons of explosives as well as guns, and uniforms destined for the FARC in Arauca department, reported El Colombiano Thursday. Authorities said that among the items they found were 42,000 rounds, 17 rifles,...
Read MorePosted by Toni Peters | Mar 17, 2011 | News
The Council of State gave former Senator Piedad Cordoba five days to add documents missing documents from her lawsuit contesting the decision of the Inspector General’s Office to remove her from office, W Radio reported...
Read MorePosted by Toni Peters | Mar 16, 2011 | Economy
Colombia and Venezuela are developing a joint plan to help coffee cultivators on both sides of the border affected by the Colombian conflict the Colombian government announced Monday. The Binational Plan for the Perija Mountain...
Read MorePosted by Toni Peters | Mar 15, 2011 | Northeast Colombia
Take the time to look around and you’ll see there is more to Cucuta than a hot and dusty frontier town. Most visitors to San Jose de Cucuta, the capital of Norte de Santander department, will see the pristine white...
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