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Colombian paramilitary crisis continues
Today, the leader of Social National Unity Party (NUP), Senator Carlos Garcia Orjuela, was arrested in relation to cases involving right wing paramilitaries. NUP enjoys the majority of seat at Colombian Parliament. Garcia is closely related to President Alavaro...Secret Service wants more money
"The Secret Service has asked for an extra $9.5 million to cover unexpected costs of protecting the presidential candidates during what has turned into an historic year for the agency's campaign security job. Among other things, the extra money would be used for the added...
Stadium collapses in Colombia during bullfight
About 80 people were injured during a bullfight in Colombia today when the stands in the stadium collapsed underneath the weight of too many people.The stadium was holding about 500 people, but at this time it is not known how many were allowed to be in there. When the... South American Political Agenda
This weekend’s (July 18-20) events are symbolic of the theme that should prevail in the Brazilian diplomatic agenda over the next few weeks. Yet again, South America and the negotiations of the Doha Round at the World Trade Organization (WTO) will be in the spotlight.At...Colombians celebrate independence day by calling for peace (updatd)
Caracas, Venezuela, 20 July 2008. Today, thousands of Colombians have gathered all over the world to celebrate their independence day. Bogotá Bolivar Square has been packed with demonstrators. Most notably, French... Nicaraguan Sandinista Revolution turns 29
Caracas, Venezuela, 19 July 2008. Today, Nicaraguan government celebrates the 29th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution. President Daniel Ortega organized a meeting of regional Latin American leader for the... Uribe drops 2006 vote rerun referendum
After the FARC liberation operation and the Yidisgate scandal, Colombian Supreme Court issued two rulings. First, It stated that it would be unconstitutional- if not impossible - to rerun presidential elections held in 2006. Then, it also stated that the constitutional... Chavez says US relations unlikely to improve under an Obama presidency
Some analysts have wondered whether Venezuela-US bilateral relations would improve under a Barak Obama presidency. A recent article by Christian Science Monitor expressed such dull conclusion. However, Chavez himself has rejected any change in his critical stand against... Colombia President Uribe admits Red Cross Emblem misuse
Today´s admission by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe over the misuse of the Red Cross Emblem during the recent "intelligence" operation to rescue Ingrid Betancourt is rather worrying. Few days back it also emerged Colombian Military forces also used Telesur emblem.... Obama´s victory and Chávez regional leadership: an unlikely battle?
A recent article at Christian Science Magazine ponders on the possible adverse effects of an Obama victory over Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez´s regional leadership. By consulting local opposition leaders only, it comes to a conclusion that appears rather dull:...Growing Up Amid War Affects Children's Moral Development
Proving once again that war is not good. I can't believe this must be happening, but I agree with this research. Minus a solid social foundation, which is usually prevalent during wars, the morale is low. To quote the article - Colombian children living in war...Colombia’s war in the Andes
Colombia’s long-running civil war spilled over the border to Ecuador in a raid against FARC guerrillas in March. Gerard Coffey reports on the aftermath Quito, April 2008 There is war in the high Andes. There are no rockets, no suicide bombs, no bodies... How to grow a mountain (just add water)
Here's an odd discovery: mountains that experience heavy rainfall actually grow because of it, scientists say. My first guess was that it was due to a build-up of plant life and compacting soil over millions of... French top honour for Betancourt
Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt has been awarded with one of the top French civilian award. She hold dual nationality of Colombia and France. "France has honoured the former hostage... Chavez calls Colombian defense Minister obstacle to bilateral peace
During the V PETROCARIBE Summit, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez blasted on Colombian Minister of Defense Juan Manuel Santos. Chavez accused Minister Santos of interfering with peaceful bilateral...
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