Santos’ mixed inheritance from Uribe
On August 7, Juan Manuel Santos will inherit the presidency of Colombia from Alvaro Uribe, the most popular president in the country’s recent history. But along with the Casa de…
On August 7, Juan Manuel Santos will inherit the presidency of Colombia from Alvaro Uribe, the most popular president in the country’s recent history. But along with the Casa de…
“Far Worse than Watergate,” a report by a group of U.S. NGOs, says that the scandal surrounding Colombian security agency DAS is “more shocking than initially reported,” involving death threats…
Colombia’s Mining Minister Hernan Martinez says he believes that the San Fernando coal mine, in which a massive explosion killed at least eighteen people and trapped many more in Antioquia…
Colombia’s Supreme Court rejected President Alvaro Uribe’s request for a meeting to address several controversial issues that have recently caused friction between the two branches of government, Caracol Radio reported…
A spokesperson from the U.S. Department of State congratulated Colombia on its “magnificent work” in an army operation that saw the liberation of four FARC hostages on Sunday, reported Colombian…
Edgar Yesid Duarte Valero, a Colombian police officer who has been in FARC captivity for eleven years, was on Friday promoted to the rank of colonel, reports Colombian media. The…
Colombian Peace Commissioner Frank Pearl said Friday that he felt it was a “shame” that opposition Senator Piedad Cordoba uses her credibility with the FARC for “political purposes,” reports Colombian…
Buses in the western Colombian city of Cali are at a stand still for the second consecutive day due to driver strikes, reported Colombian media. The strike, which began Wednesday,…
The Venezuelan government announced on Wednesday that Colombians do not need to apply for a visa to enter the country, reported Colombian media. A statement released by Venezuela’s Passport, Identification…