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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...
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... 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... Betancourt, Fellow Former Hostages Send Messages to Those Still Held
On Sunday, freed French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and four Colombian police officers sent messages of hope to captives still held by rebels in remote jungle camps."Hostage brothers, what happened to us has more than proved that God exists," said police... 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....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...Colombian Constitutional Court rejects re enactment of Uribe´s re-election i...
Caracas, Venezuela, 4 July 2008. According to Colombian pro government newspaper El Tiempo, and the context of the recent liberation of FARC hostages peacefully, the Constitutional Court decided to reject the re...Brazil and Cuba get closer
Brazil and Cuba have become closer as ideological similarities allow both governments to keep a working relation. The President of the Cuban National Assembly visited Brazil and stated bilateral relations were at an optimal stage. He also commented on the recent... Ingrid Betancourt is free
Ingrid Bétancourt, a 46 year old Colombian politician, who also has french citizenship, was kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in february 2002 while campaigning for the... Colombia: Betancourt, US hostages freed
This news means freedom for French-Colombian Ingrid Betancourt after being held for more than six years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).Coverage from NowPublic members Zichi and Maleger.... FARC releases new video of hostage MP
Caracas, Venezuela, 21 June 2008. Today the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) released a 30 minute video of hostage MP Sigifredo Lopez. It is a recent proof of his life and health condition. The... 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... Uribe proposes FARC hostage liberation in exchange of no US extradition
Caracas, Venezuela, 11 June 2008. During his intervention today at Risarlada -Western Colombia -President Uribe proposed FARC that if all hostages are liberate, his government would not pursue the US extradition... Chavez asks new FARC leadership to liberate all hostages unconditionally.
Caracas, Venezuela, 8 June 2008. During his weekly TV show-Aló President- Venezuela President Hugo Chavez urged new FARC leader, Alfonso Cano, to liberate all hostages without conditions. Commenting on the long... Colombia prosecutor investigates FARC alleged contacts
Caracas, Venezuela, 23 May 2008. Yesterday, Colombian Attorney Mario Iguaran called for an investigation against several prominent politicians and some foreigners for their alleged links with the Military...
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