Colombia
Colombia’s Senate Approves Uribe Re-election Bill
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe delivers a speech titled “U.S.-Colombian Relations: Moving Forward” at the Woodrow Wilson Center June 30, 2009 in Washington, DC. Newest Trend In Latin America: The Military Alliance
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil with Colombian President Uribe.Photo from Colombia Reports.
MEDELLIN, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Colombia would like to increase its military ties with Brazil and other South American countries, President Alvaro Uribe said on Friday in the face of criticism over an pending security pact with Washington.
Uribe’s government is expected to sign a deal this month giving U.S.
Colombia’s Uribe Receives Support From Brazil, Peru. And Chile For U.S. Bases In The Region
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet met with her Colombian counterpart Álvaro Uribe on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of the Republic of Chile. Report: At Least 45 FARC Rebels Killed In Air Force Bombing
From M&C:
Bogota – At least 45 rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) were killed Saturday in an aerial bombardment of Meta province, the Caracol radio station reported.
The attack came as Colombian forces were hunting down Jorge Briceno, one of the leaders of the leftist rebel organization.
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Update: Colombia ‘bombs Farc jungle camp’ — BBC
My Comment: When I reflect on this war, I always shake my head when I realize that this conflict has been going on for almost 45 years …. a conflict that is almost entirely financed by cocaine.
Is Peace Possible In Colombia?
Colombian Catholic bishops requested face-to-face talks with the FARC to negotiate the release of 23 political prisoners.
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