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Chavez Tells Troops To Prepare For War With Colombia

AP | CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER | Posted 11.09.2009 | World


CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez on Sunday ordered Venezuela's military to prepare for a possible armed conflict with Colombia, saying...

Terrorist Or Activist? A Young Colombian, Gabriel Gonzalez, Fights For His Country, His Reputation (VIDEO)

Diane Tucker | Posted 11.09.2009 | World


Diane Tucker

Last week Tom Brokaw presented a human rights award to Gabriel Gonzalez. The thoughtful young man then flew home to Colombia, where he is charged with being a terrorist and faces seven years in prison.

Colombia FARC Rebels Strive To Reinvent Themselves

Miami Herald | Posted 06.27.2009 | World


Colombia's FARC is working to reinvent itself after suffering almost seven years of sustained military pressure under President Alvaro Uribe -- a peri...

Colombia Recognizing Rape As Weapon Of War

Christian Science Monitor | Posted 06.11.2009 | World


Amelia had spent years counseling a woman who was raped by a right-wing warlord and suffered an unwanted pregnancy. So when the woman called her for a...

Hostage Carolina Zuluaga Rescued

Colombia Reports | Posted 05.30.2009 | World


A Colombian-American citizen, kidnapped February 6, was rescued by Colombian authorities Tuesday in the rural zone of Yumbo, in the south western depa...

I Was Held Hostage in Colombia, and My Captors Should Face US Justice

Marc Gonsalves | Posted 04.05.2009 | World


Marc Gonsalves

Until this past July, I was held hostage by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). My captor must be brought to the United States to account for his crimes.

Former Colombia Foreign Minister Argues For An Extension Of Tough U.S. Drug Plan And Free Trade, Supports McCain

Diane Tucker | Posted 10.15.2008 | Home


Diane Tucker

I think Senator McCain will probably win in November because what North Americans value most is security, stability and experience, and that is McCain.

Ingrid for President / Ingrid Para Presidenta

David Paul Appell | Posted 12.13.2008 | World


David Paul Appell

Betancourt has hinted at another run for the top job. If she does, she could become not just one the world's most respected presidents but also a much-needed beacon of hope in Latin America.

Colombia Says FARC Rebel Leader Is Dead

Miami Herald | Tyler Bridges | Posted 06.01.2008 | Politics


The legendary leader of Colombia's FARC guerrillas has died, the country's defense minister says, a development that if true would be the latest and m...