Frank Pearl
Frank Pearl is a Colombian politician who served as chief negotiator in peace talks with Marxist...
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Colombia government urges private sector to join ELN peace talks
Colombia’s government on Wednesday called on the private sector to take active part in peace talks with ELN rebels who say public participation in the talks is key to their success. Public participation in shaping an...
Key negotiators leave Colombia peace talks: Report
A top commander of Colombia’s largest rebel group FARC and the government negotiator who...
Colombia environment protection gets renewed attention
Resource-rich Colombia will ramp up sanctions against companies in the booming oil and mining sectors that abuse the environment and fail to abide by protection norms, a government minister said on Wednesday. The government will...
Tayrona mega-hotel project rejected
Colombia’s government rejected Tuesday the proposal to build a seven-star mega-hotel in Tayrona National Park. The project was scrapped after a meeting between President Juan Manuel Santos and Environment Minister Frank...
Colombia mining projects delayed over environmental issues
Colombia’s foreign-led Angostura and La Colosa mining projects have been delayed due to environmental concerns. Canadian based mining company Eco Oro (formerly Greystar) announced that it will develop the Angostura gold...
Santos appoints new environment minister
Colombia’s President, Juan Manuel Santos, appointed Frank Pearl as the country’s new minister of the environment and sustainability on Monday. “We have obtained a person of honor, who has just accepted the position...
