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Colombia: Should Uribe run for a third term?
While there are reports on the increasing popularity of Colombian President Alvaro Uribe after the liberation of Ingrid Betancourt from FARC, his asking for a third term does not seem a politically wise move. An Economist article explores the possible oojection to run... While Venezuela and Colombia approach each other, Ecuador tensions remain
Presidents of Colombia and Venezuela, Alvaro Uribe and Hugo Chavez, have insisted they will meet in Caracas in a fortnight to improve bilateral relations. As these two countries try to amend relations, Quito and Bogota remain distant. Just few days ago, the Carter Centre... Colombia Government found 'Farc' explosives in Bogota
Today, Colombian military seized explosives at vereda Bobance, near Bogota. Immediate interpretations on the findings led to believe explosive belong to FARC, However, local pro government newspaper El Tiempo stated that allegations on their use by FARC is a hypothesis.... Rescue raises question: Will Uribe run again?
"President Alvaro Uribe was master of ceremonies the night Colombian military intelligence agents disguised as humanitarian workers airlifted Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages to freedom.Elated former captives of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia sat to his... Uribe’s popularity hits record high after Betancourt rescue -The George Was...
Opinion Colombian President Álvaro Uribe’s approval rating reached a record 91 percent Thursday, following the rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages from their FARC captors acording with Colombia Reports. Uribe is seeking a Constitutional reform that will allow... US$ 20 Millions to liberate Ingrid Betancourt
Conservative -centre right - French Newspaper Le Figaro published this article to inform over the ramsom payment of US$20 millions by US for the liberation of Ingrid Betancourt amd other 14 hostages from FARC captivity two days ago. These allegations were made earlier... Colombia hostage rescue sidelines Chavez
Chavez maybe sidelined but he will not sit idle while Colombia's Uribe is hailed a hero and Commander in Chief of the best military in the region. The great ego of Don Hugo will not tolerate such invasion. He will most likely begin instigating trouble in the next few days.... McCain visits Colombia and Mexico
In an attempt to win Hispanic vote and show his foreign policy expertise, Republican candidate John McCain starts a short Latin American tour. He will be visiting Colombia where a political crisis is undermining President Uribe legitimacy. In addition, McCain would also visit... Uribe pide referendo para que el pueblo decida si se repiten elecciones de 2006
"Uribe pide referendo para que el pueblo decida si se repiten elecciones de 2006 El presidente Álvaro Uribe dijo estar dispuesto a que se repitan las elecciones presidenciales de 2006, en un claro reto a la Corte Suprema de Justicia, que compulsó copias a la...Colombia accuses Nicaragua at OAS for protecting "terrorist" refugees
Caracas, Venezuela, 23 June 2008. Today, Colombian permanent representative at the Organization of American States (OAS), Camilo Ospina Bernal, accused Nicargua for it abusive and aggressive behaviour. It also... Bogota endures increasing paramilitaries
Caracas, Venezuela, 21 June 2008. According to an article at Colombian newspaper Vanguardia Liberal today, rightist paramilitary groups operate in more than 20 districts of Bogota where 7 million... UN: Colombia grows more coca now.
Caracas, Venezuela, 18 June 2008. According to a recent report by United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC), Colombia is now growing more coca plants than ever before. They have increased in 17%, that...Colombian President Uriber doubts FARC Ivan Marquez death
Caracas, Venezuela, 18 June 2008. Today, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe asked for cautious over the news over the recent death of another important leader of the Secretariat of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of...Man mountain lifts a third of a ton weight - HIMSELF
"Everyone likes to get trim for their wedding day, but for this man the exercise is a rather bigger deal.Weightlifting involves trying to raise a 50-stone weight - himself.But without the exercise Manuel Uribe - once... FARC rejects Chavez´s call for unconditional release of hostages (updated)
Updates: On 13 June 2008, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa backed the Chavez's proposal and asked FARC to give up arm struggle. Correa also stated his government was willing to participate in...
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