Flip flopping Uribe is dying to go on
Hugo Chávez won his referendum in Venezuela and Colombia’s president Uribe said: “Me preocupa perpetuar al Presidente, pero tampoco puedo ser políticamente irresponsable”. That means that he is worried to…
Hugo Chávez won his referendum in Venezuela and Colombia’s president Uribe said: “Me preocupa perpetuar al Presidente, pero tampoco puedo ser políticamente irresponsable”. That means that he is worried to…
It is awards season in Hollywood. While the shining jewelry and the exuberance of luxury may suggest differently, entertainment media has become an increasingly effective vehicle to convey national realities…
There was outrage among some circles after Uribe’s denunciation of a FARC’s “intellectual block” disorienting Colombians with a dishonest peace discourse. These comments naturally caused indignation not only for the…
Terrible the news about the killings of 17 Awá indians in the south west Nariño region of Colombia. Most probably the FARC did it. If even the former M19 guerrilla member and nowadays…
The runners are getting ready. Shoes are being tied, and muscles are being stretched. With the resignation of Andrés Felipe Arias from the Ministry of Agriculture, and his declaration to…
“Let him who desires peace prepare for war.” Vegetius Vegetius’ maxim is the Colombian government’s favourite for generations as well as other armed groups seeking to impose their ideals. However,…
I was totally impressed by Alan Jara’s appearance today when he gave his press conference in Villavicencio, Meta. He had been held hostage by the FARC for seven and a…
The return to freedom of three policemen, one military official, and two political personalities, is a reason for celebration. Colombians must rejoice every time fellow citizens are granted back the…
Davos is the name of the Swiss resort town where the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) unfolds. This summit is sponsored by the richest global companies (perhaps not-so-rich-now) and therefore…