Court authorizes extradition Murcia

(Adriaan Alsema)

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:34:49 GM

Colombia's Supreme Court authorized the extradition of former DMG director David Murcia, who is wanted by US Justice on money laundering charges.

Bogota authorities deny violent weekend

(Adriaan Alsema)

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:50:12 GM

Federal District authorities deny earlier reports that 25 people were killed in Bogota over the past weekend.

Chile end Colombia's World Cup hopes

(Jonathan Roorda)

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:07:55 GM

Colombia's World Cup hopes came to an end this Saturday as the national team lost 2-4 to Chile. A top five classification is now out of reach for Eduardo Lara's men.

Bogota wakes up from violent weekend

(Adriaan Alsema)

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:16:13 GM

Colombia news - Colombia's capital Bogota lived after a relatively violent weekend; twelve people were assassinated between Friday and Sunday.

Piedad Cordoba has best odds for Nobel Peace Prize

(Adriaan Alsema)

hu, 08 Oct 2009 15:21:49 GM

Colombia news - Colombian opposition senator Piedad Cordoba is the most likely to win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, based on the bets made on the election at UK bookmaker Ladbrokes.

Peso appreciates to strongest level in almost 14 months

(Adriaan Alsema)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:11:14 GM

The Colombian peso strengthened to levels not seen since August 2008 as the dollar is weakening against all the world's main currencies.

UN experts concerned about Colombian paramilitaries in Honduras

(Adriaan Alsema)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:34 GM

UN human rights experts voiced concern Friday at reports that former paramilitaries from Colombia had been recruited to protect wealthy people and property in Honduras after that country's military coup.

Ecuador grants refugee visas to over 16000 Colombians

(Adriaan Alsema)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:53:43 GM

Ecuador's government has issued refugee visas to over 16000 displaced Colombians in provinces bordering Colombia, the Foreign Ministry announced in a statement Thursday.

Bogota weekend was more violent than reported

(Adriaan Alsema)

ue, 06 Oct 2009 12:34:43 GM

Bogota lived a far more violent weekend than earlier reported. Not twelve, but 27 people were murdered between Friday and Sunday, newspaper El Tiempo reported.

Copa Mustang: Medellin beat Junior to remain on top

(Jonathan Roorda)

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:45:03 GM

Independiente Medellin extend their lead in the Colombian Copa Mustang II with a 1-0 victory over Junior, while Atletico Huila returned to winning ways against La Equidad.

Nacional too strong for Deportivo Cali

(Jonathan Roorda)

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:21:29 GM

Atletico Nacional are another step closer to the group phase of the Colombian Copa Mustang II after a 1-2 win at Deportivo Cali, while America de Cali suffered a 2-0 defeat at Deportivo Pereira.

September sets Colombian drought record

(Adriaan Alsema)

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:09:24 GM

September was Colombia's driest month in twelve years, the Government announced Sunday. Because of this, authorities call on businesses and households to minimize the use of water.

soccer player who killed fan released from prison

(Adriaan Alsema)

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:56:04 GM

javier florez, the soccer player who shot dead a fan in barranquilla in july, was released from prison after he paid off the victim's family.

Copa Mustang II Preview: Week 12

(Jonathan Roorda)

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:23:25 GM

Match round 12 in the Colombian Copa Mustang II features a highly anticipated clash as leaders Independiente Medellin host second-placed Atletico Junior.

Ecuadorean extradition request for Colombian ex-Minister setback ...

(Adriaan Alsema)

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:28:28 GM

Colombian and Ecuadorean attempts to normalize relations received a setback Friday when news broke that an Ecuadorean judge had requested to extradite Colombia's former Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos.

Colombian Supreme Court to meet with US Secratary of State

(Adriaan Alsema)

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:40:28 GM

The Colombian Supreme Court is preparing to hold a meeting with the US Secretary of State in order to discuss pressing issues with a view to strengthening bilateral cooperation.

Red alert in southern Colombia after eruption Galeras volcano

(Adriaan Alsema)

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:16:00 GM

Authorities issued a red alert in the southern Colombian department of Pasto Wednesday after an eruption of the local Galeras volcano.

I will not join an 'All against Uribe' alliance: Vargas Lleras

(Adriaan Alsema)

ue, 29 Sep 2009 13:42:27 GM

Candidate for the 2010 Colombian presidency, German Vargas Lleras, said Tuesday he will not join any anti-Uribista alliance of candidates.

Peso at its strongest in 13 months

(Adriaan Alsema)

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:06:15 GM

The Colombian peso Tuesday appreciated to its strongest level in 13 months as investors showed more appetite for the country's assets.

Medellin defend lead in Colombian Copa Mustang II

(Jonathan Roorda)

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:48:00 GM

Independiente Medellin successfully defended their Copa Mustang II lead with a 1-0 win over La Equidad, while second-placed Atletico Huila earned a 2-1 win over Deportivo Pereira.