3 Colombians charged with helping 100 people lie to get US visasWASHINGTON — Three Colombian citizens have been arrested on charges of alien smuggling — accused of coaching more than 100 people how to lie to obtain visas to travel to the United States. Colombian paramilitary member sentenced in Texas for role in attempted cocaine-for-arms dealHOUSTON — A member of a Colombian paramilitary group has been sentenced in a Texas federal court to 7 1/2 years for plotting to acquire anti-aircraft missiles and other powerful weapons in exchange for cocaine. Drummond Company, Ala.-based coal firm, denies allegations in suit regarding Colombia violenceBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An Alabama-based coal company on Friday denied claims made in a lawsuit that it funded a paramilitary group allegedly responsible for dozens of killings in Colombia, where the firm operates a large mine and railroad. Colombia’s Uribe on track for 3rd presidential term, but some supporters objectBOGOTA — President Alvaro Uribe, the hard-charging conservative most Colombians praise for humbling the Western Hemisphere’s last remaining rebel army, gets prickly these days when asked if he’s seeking a third consecutive term. Colombia expels former Kosovo premier and guerrilla leader on Interpol warrantBOGOTA — Colombia’s DAS domestic security agency says it has expelled former Kosovo prime minister Agim Ceku based on an Interpol warrant for alleged war crimes. 16 Venezuelan soldiers, 1 civilian killed in helicopter crash near Colombian borderCARACAS, Venezuela — Sixteen Venezuelan soldiers and a civilian were killed when a military helicopter crashed Sunday near the Colombian border, the state news agency reported. A brigadier general was among those killed. 17 Venezuelan soldiers, 1 civilian killed in helicopter crash near Colombian borderCARACAS, Venezuela — Seventeen Venezuelan soldiers and a civilian were killed when a military helicopter crashed Sunday near the Colombian border, the state news agency reported. A brigadier general was among those killed. President says 18 Venezuelan soldiers killed in helicopter crash near Colombian borderCARACAS, Venezuela — Eighteen Venezuelan soldiers, including a brigadier general, died when their helicopter crashed Sunday near Venezuela’s border with Colombia, President Hugo Chavez said. Chile follows Colombia and rejects hosting Mexican clubs for Copa LibertadoresMEXICO CITY — Columbia and Chile turned down a proposal Friday to host two Mexican clubs’ Copa Libertadores matches, fearing the players might bring swine flu with them. Chavez dismisses US report criticizing Venezuela on terrorism, urges Obama to end Cuba embargoCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez on Friday condemned a U.S. report that alleges Venezuela fails to cooperate in fighting terrorism and called on President Barack Obama to end the decades-long trade embargo against Cuba. Colombian soldiers, retired officers arrested in killings of 2 civiliansBOGOTA — Colombian authorities have arrested a retired lieutenant colonel and seven other soldiers in the killings of two civilians who they allegedly presented as guerrillas slain in combat to inflate rebel body counts. Chavez says Venezuela’s military won’t allow Colombian rebels to operate over borderCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez said Thursday that his government will not tolerate incursions by Colombian rebels into Venezuelan territory. Clarification: Carter on South America storyBOGOTA — In an April 28 story, The Associated Press reported that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said he was exploring bringing together the presidents of five South American countries with U.S. representatives in a forum to discuss sensitive issues. Correction: Carter on South AmericaBOGOTA — In an April 28 story, The Associated Press reported that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said he was exploring bringing together the presidents of five South American with U.S. representatives in a forum to discuss sensitive issues. 2 Mexico soccer clubs _ Chivas and San Luis _ moving Copa Libertadores games to BogotaMEXICO CITY — Mexican soccer clubs Chivas and San Luis will be playing upcoming Copa Libertadores matches in Colombia, a move aimed at helping slow the swine flu outbreak in Mexico. Jimmy Carter positive on US-Syria ties, says Cuba not ready to change political systemBOGOTA — Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that the United States and Syria are close to restoring full diplomatic ties, but he doubted Cuba’s new openness means its leaders are ready to grant free speech or change their political system. Jimmy Carter positive on US-Syria, says Cuba not ready to change its political systemBOGOTA — Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that the United States and Syria are close to restoring full diplomatic ties, but he doubted Cuba’s new openness means its leaders are ready to grant free speech or change their political system. Chief of Colombia’s domestic spy agency fires 11 more in eavesdropping scandalBOGOTA — Colombia’s domestic intelligence agency has fired another 11 people in a scandal over illegal eavesdropping of judges, journalists and politicians. Miami judge sentences Colombian drug baron to 30 years for overseeing cartel’s financesMIAMI — A Colombian who was one of the top financial managers and supervised money-laundering for a cocaine cartel accused of smuggling $10 billion in drugs into the U.S. was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in federal prison. Colombian woman accused of supporting rebels arraigned on terrorism chargesWASHINGTON — A woman extradited from Colombia was arraigned Monday on terrorism charges for allegedly supporting leftist rebels in her native country. Colombian drug lord sentenced in New York to more than 31 years in prison after apologizingNEW YORK — One of Colombia’s once most feared drug lords was sentenced Wednesday to more than 31 years in prison, after telling the judge he only sold drugs to help his people and apologizing to Americans for harming so many of them with cocaine. Colombian rebels release another politician hostageCALI - The leftist guerrillas of Colombia have released a former legislator they had taken hostage in 2002, the EFE news agency reported Friday. Colombian rebels release former provincial governorVILLAVICENCIO - Leftist rebel guerrillas in Colombia have released a former provincial governor they had held hostage for more than seven years, EFE news agency reported Wednesday. Colombia’s FARC rebels release four hostagesVILLAVICENCIO - Colombia’s Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group has released three police officers and a soldier it had been holding hostage, EFE reported Monday. |
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