US determines Colombia’s human rights record has improvedWASHINGTON — The United States said Friday it has made a legal certification of an improvement in Colombia’s human rights record that allows $32 million that Washington had withheld to be used to fight gangs and drug smugglers. Chavez jokes with Spanish king who once told him to shut upMADRID — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez joked Friday with King Juan Carlos, saying the Spanish monarch’s new beard reminded him of Fidel Castro, further cementing a patched-up rapport with a man who once told Chavez to shut up. Colombia Attorney General: Retired army general detained in probe of 2001 massacreBOGOTA — Authorities say they have detained a retired army general as part of an investigation into the 2001 massacre of at least 26 people in southwestern Colombia. Colombia seizes $55 million in properties, assets from alleged drug traffickersBOGOTA — Police in Colombia have seized $55 million in properties and assets from drug traffickers, including shares in a popular soccer team. Colombian drug kingpin pleads guilty to trafficking; forfeits more than $15 million in assetsTAMPA, Fla. — A Colombian drug kingpin reputed to be one of the largest cocaine traffickers in the world has pleaded guilty to trafficking charges in three federal cases. Colombian customs officials seize over $11 million in cash, call it biggest such bust at portBOGOTA — Colombian customs agents say they seized $11.3 million in cash from a shipping container in the nation’s largest cargo port. Colombia’s president signs law calling for constitutional referendum on allowing third termBOGOTA — President Alvaro Uribe signed legislation Tuesday calling for a national referendum on amending the constitution to allow him to seek re-election for a second time. Colombian army seizes ‘proof-of-life’ videos of 10 soldiers, police held hostage by guerrillasBOGOTA — Authorities released “proof-of-life” videos Monday showing 10 soldiers and police officers held captive by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, for more than a decade. Grenade blast amid Colombian soccer celebration kills 1, wounds 30BOGOTA — Police in Colombia say a grenade exploded in a crowd celebrating a national soccer team win, killing one person and wounding at least 30. Critics denounce Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez in protests from Buenos Aires to New YorkBOGOTA — Thousands of opponents of Hugo Chavez marched against the Venezuelan president across Latin America on Friday, accusing him of everything from authoritarianism to international meddling. Critics denounce Venezuela’s Chavez in multi-city protests from Argentina to HondurasBOGOTA — Opponents of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez held protests Friday against the leftist leader in cities across Latin America, in an effort coordinated through Twitter, Facebook and a Web site titled “No More Chavez!” Venezuela’s Chavez tells Israelis not to support their ‘genocidal’ governmentDAMASCUS, Syria — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told the Israeli people not to support their government, which he described as “genocidal” on Friday, the second day of his trip to Syria. Rebels shoot down air force helicopter, killing 3 service members in Peru drug war flare-upLIMA, Peru — Drug-funded Shining Path rebels shot down an air force helicopter in Peru’s coca-growing highlands, killing three troops and wounding five, Peru’s joint command said Thursday. Colombia’s lower House backs referendum on allowing Uribe to run for 3rd term; court rnextBOGOTA — Colombia’s lower House has approved a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. Colombia’s Uribe recovering from swine flu, defense minister showing symptomsBOGOTA — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is still recovering from the swine flu, and now his defense minister is showing some symptoms of the illness, officials said Monday. Colombian president has swine flu, gov’t informing summit leaders who may have contacted himBOGOTA — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has the swine flu and officials have advised other South American leaders who met with him at a summit of the infection, authorities said Sunday. Colombian singer Juanes still plans to peform at peace concert in Cuba this SeptemberNEW YORK — Juanes is sorry about the huge outrage surrounding his upcoming peace concert in Cuba, but says that his intentions are truly genuine. South American presidents call on Obama to explain US strategic interests in Latin AmericaBARILOCHE, Argentina — South American presidents wrangled for hours Friday over a pending deal to expand the U.S. troop presence in Colombia, closing their meeting with a statement that foreign troops should not be allowed to threaten any of the region’s nations. Secrecy surrounding Colombia-US military riles ‘Yankees go-home’ crowdBARILOCHE, Argentina — Secrecy surrounding a military agreement between the U.S. and Colombia has critics warning of a new Yankee menace to the continent. Leaders at Friday’s South American summit want assurances they won’t be targeted. Colombia-US base access deal, secrecy surrounding talks, riles region ahead of summitBARILOCHE, Argentina — It might have seemed like nothing more than a contract renewal to U.S. negotiators — a 10-year lease on space at seven Colombian bases that would improve the fight against drug traffickers and leftist rebels. Venezuela-Colombia dispute unsettles region where military spending is rising sharplyBARILOCHE, Argentina — Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez has raised the stakes for Friday’s meeting of South American presidents by threatening to break relations with Colombia over plans to give U.S. troops a 10-year lease on its bases. As military spending soars in South America, Venezuela-Colombia dispute is unwelcome newsBARILOCHE, Argentina — Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez has raised the stakes for Friday’s meeting of South American presidents by threatening to break relations with Colombia over plans to give U.S. troops a 10-year lease on its bases. Colombian authorities: Hooded men in uniform slay 12 members of Indian familyBOGOTA — Hooded men in uniforms without insignias on Wednesday shot and killed 12 members of the Awa indigenous group, including five children, on a reserve in a region plagued by the cocaine trade, authorities said. Hugo Chavez: Venezuela preparing to break diplomatic ties with Colombia over US troop planCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday that Venezuela is getting ready to break off diplomatic relations with Colombia over the neighboring country’s plan to give American troops greater access to its military bases. Colombia grabs rebel suspected of killing US contractor, kidnapping his companionsBOGOTA — Colombian police have captured a guerrilla suspected of killing a U.S. military contractor and a Colombian soldier after their surveillance plane crashed in the jungle in 2003, authorities said Saturday. Juanes’ manager: Havana concert will go on despite threatening messagesMIAMI — The business manager of Latin pop singer Juanes said the “Peace Without Borders” concert will go on as planned in Havana despite threatening messages the singer received recently on his Twitter account. Brazil president urges Obama to explain Colombian bases plan to South AmericansRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s leader is urging President Barack Obama to meet with South American nations and discuss the growing U.S. military presence in Colombia. Juanes files police report after receiving threats over plans to perform concert in CubaKEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Latin pop singer Juanes considered canceling a Sept. 20 concert in Cuba because he received what he felt were threatening messages on his Twitter account, according to a police report. Colombian senate approves bill calling for referendum on Uribe’s re-electionBOGOTA — Colombia’s Senate voted late Wednesday to pass a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. Clinton seeks to reassure Latin America that US-Colombia base agreement is no danger to regionWASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought Tuesday to reassure Latin America that a pending agreement to give U.S. forces greater access to Colombian military facilities will not create permanent U.S. bases. The planned expanded American military presence in Colombia has worried both U.S.-friendly nations in the region and members of President Barack Obama’s own political party. |
Topics
Poll Loading ...Latest TweetsColombia
Latest Friend FeedsColombia
|
