Colombia congress debates animal cruelty bill
A new bill has been put before Colombia’s Congress aiming to provide better protection for circus animals, reported W Radio. One of the congressmen behind the initiative is Senator Camilo…
A new bill has been put before Colombia’s Congress aiming to provide better protection for circus animals, reported W Radio. One of the congressmen behind the initiative is Senator Camilo…
Senior politicians have proposed a range of new bills in a bid to modernize Colombia’s poorly rated congress, reported local media Thursday. Senate President Roy Barreras and President of the…
Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe may run for congress “to defend his government’s legacy,” reported Bloomberg Businessweek Thursday. “What Colombia gained could be lost,” said Uribe, in reference to the economic…
Congress reviewed on Thursday the health status of Colombia’s Vice President Angelino Garzon and consequentially his capability to fullfill his official duties. The vice president, who is still recovering from…
Colombia’s senate president has revived the possibility of chemical castration for convicted rapists, local media reported Thursday. Senate President Roy Barreras filed the bill Thursday, sending a strong warning to…
Colombian Congress’ peace committees called for victims of the country’s armed conflict to be involved in a peace process with the FARC. Liberal Party Senator Juan Fernando Cristo called for…
Colombia’s U Party refused to accept the resignation of the party president Wednesday, due to debate over the creation of a government body that would have the right to change…
Colombian Senate President Roy Barreras called on Vice President Angelino Garzon, to explain his alleged support for establishing a national governmeny body, which would allow a committee of popularly-elected delegates…
A top Colombian court decided Tuesday to open an investigation into Congress’ handling of a justice reform bill. The court’s decision confirmed earlier reports that there would be a preliminary inquiry addressing…