Colombia’s agriculture minister said Tuesday the country had successfully curbed an outbreak of foot and mouth disease after putting down some 3,000 animals. The announcement came a month after initial…
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After several countries closed their borders for Colombian beef, the country is seeking solutions to end sporadic outbreaks of foot and mouth disease before suffering even more economic losses. The…
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Russia and Curacao, two of Colombia’s biggest beef buyers, have suspended shipments from the Andean nation after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, Colombian officials said on Tuesday. A ship carrying…
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With the FARC in the process of leaving behind their areas of influence to demobilize and reintegrate into society, coca growers in Colombia are increasingly worried about their safety and…
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One of Colombia’s largest peasant organizations said Sunday that 94 of its regional leaders have been assassinated so far this year, a 49% increase compared to the same period last year.…
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After more than 10 days of major social unrest in Colombia’s countryside, the government and protesters have yet to agree to formal talks as a possible escalation of violence looms.…
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Colombia strike organizers ask for international protection after 3 killed and 200 injured in rural protests
Spokesmen of of a week-long uprising of tens of thousands of small farmers and minorities in Colombia’s countryside called for international protection after three protesters were killed, more than 200 injured and 100 were…
Colombia will impose a $940,000 (COP2.7 billion) fine on the so-called “Cattle Cartel” for price fixing across the country, the country’s business intendent said Tuesday. The penalty is for livestock…
After 11 days of strikes the Colombian government, farmers and ethnic minority protesters have agreed to negotiations. The protesters promised to temporarily open the Panamerican highway as a sign of goodwill. Colombia…
The Colombian Government has sent a commission of ministers to negotiate with leaders of ongoing indigenous and rural protests that have been blocking roads across the country. Government enters talks to lift…