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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...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... 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.... Colombia Minister Fernando Araujo resigns
Caracas, Venezuela, 16 July 2008. Today, Colombian Foreign Minister Fernando Araujo resigned. The vacant post would be taken by former Colombian Ambassador to Argentina, Jaime Bermudez. The resignation comes as no... 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...Farc rebels denounce 'betrayal'
"Colombia's Farc rebels say betrayal by two of their own fighters led to the dramatic release of Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages last week. The two guerrillas were captured by Colombian soldiers posing as aid workers, in a move which freed the hostages without a shot... Colombian President Alvaro Uribe visits Venezuela (updated)
Updates: During a joint press conference today, President Hugo Chavez stated that both Colombia and Venezuela were meant to remain together. At the meeting, a re launching of diplomatic relations and cooperation on... Chavez to continue efforts to liberate remainig FARC hostages
After talking over the phone with recently released FARC hostage Ingrid Betancourt, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez renewed his intention to liberate remaining hostages in Colombia. Furthermore, Ingrid Betancourt would help him do it, Chavez added. In... Betancourt's unsung hero
Since the dramatic rescue last week of 15 hostages held by Colombia's leftist rebel movement the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or Farc, much of this country's attention - if not the world's - has been focused on Ingrid Betancourt.Finally though one of France's... 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... Fidel Castro in Farc hostage plea but not for a lay down on its weapons
Fidel calls for hostage plea but not for cease fire. He said he had energetically criticised the "cruel methods of kidnapping and holding prisoners in the jungle". But at the same time, Mr Castro added the rebel... 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...
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