Didier Drogba urges Colombia to support peace initiatives
Former Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba on Monday called on Colombians to support...
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A Colombian tale: the anarchist punk and the wife of a general
Once upon a time in Colombia, the wife of an army general taught an anarchist punk the true...
Colombia’s ‘last war’ a massive pillow fight?
Former Colombia presidential candidate Antanas Mockus, known for his irreverent and unconventional...
No matter how much the FARC cries, victims not yet able to forgive massacre
Negotiator “Pastor Alape” barely held his tears while asking locals for forgiveness...
UN urges less aggressive rhetoric as Colombia peace talks progress
The United Nations called on Colombia’s politicians and FARC rebels to establish a more...
60 Colombian musicians launch ‘song for peace’
Sixty Colombian artists from around the country on Tuesday launched the song “Un paso hacia...
Demobilized ex-paramilitaries to be sanctioned, not jailed
Colombia defined regulations to clarify the legal status of low-level demobilized members of illegal armed groups, stipulating that they will be sanctioned but not jailed, local media reported Tuesday. President Juan Manuel...
German chancellor offers reconciliation assistance to Colombia
German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced her administration’s willingness to assist Colombia in the reconciliation process, in a Wednesday meeting with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos in Berlin. Merkel emphasized...
Symposium discusses Colombia’s violent history
Medellin is hosting the Second International Symposium on Historical Memory this week. The symposium is designed to foster an open discussion about Colombia’s history and produce documents that will affect government...
