Microsoft CEO visits Colombia
Fifteen years since his last visit, Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer has come to Colombia to hold talks with over 100 Colombian business people and economists, as well as the country’s…
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Mario Uribe’s parapolitics trial begins
The trial of Colombian former Senate president Mario Uribe Escobar is due to begin Tuesday, following allegations that the official used paramilitary help in his election campaign. Uribe, who is…
DAS asks Cordoba for evidence of spying
Colombian security agency DAS on Monday asked opposition Senator Piedad Cordoba to hand over evidence that she claims shows President Alvaro Uribe ordered DAS to spy on her, reports Caracol…
Uribe: Colombia does not want war with Ecuador
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe said Thursday he wants to mend diplomatic relations with neighboring country Ecuador, following Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa’s warnings that war could follow any repeat of the…
EU delegates visit Colombia to discuss FTA
A delegation from the European Parliament, headed by Spain’s Jaime Mayor Oreja, arrived in Bogota Thursday to discuss the Colombia-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) with President Alvaro Uribe and…
Uribe vs. Mockus: A war of words in which everybody wins
The public bickering between Green Party candidate Antanas Mockus on the one hand and President Uribe and his supporters on the other may be a sign of more vibrant, mature…
Helicopter crash victims to be honored with military funerals
The seven members of the Colombian military who died in a Tolima helicopter crash will be honored with military funerals in Bogota and Medellin Thursday, reports Caracol Radio. Colombian President Alvaro…
Uribe visits Cartagena after brutal assassination
Colombian president Alvaro Uribe traveled to Cartagena on Wednesday following the assassination of the mining and energy minister’s brother on Tuesday night. In an interview with Caracol Radio, Uribe said…
Helicopter crash survivors in serious condition
Four surviving victims of a helicopter crash in Colombia’s Tolima department all remain in a serious condition in a local military hospital, reported Colombian media on Wednesday. According to an…