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4 hrs ago | Inter Press Service

Film on Sexual Abuse Wins at Colombia-Venezuela Festival

Twelve feature-length and 10 short films were screened at the May 13-16 festival, held in the border cities of CAocuta in northeastern Colombia and San CristA3bal in western Venezuela.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Venezuela

8 hrs ago | Democratic Underground Latest Breakin...

Venezuelan opposition leader sued in Colombia

Source: Colombia Reports Venezuelan opposition leader sued in Colombia posted by Adriaan Alsema May 16, 2013 Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles and Colombian former President Alvaro Uribe have been sued for trying to disrupt exports to Venezuela and destabilize their governments.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Alvaro Uribe, Venezuela, US News, Liberal Political News

Fri May 17, 2013

Iol.co.za

Vibrant styles with poignant history

Women and girls of all ages sat patiently as brightly coloured fabrics and beads were weaved into their hair during the ninth Afro-hairdressers' competition in Cali.

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Caribbean News Now!

OAS secretary general to present report on drug problem in the Americas to the president of Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia -- The secretary general of the Organization of American States , Jos Miguel Insulza, will deliver on Friday to the president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, the "Report on the Drug Problem in the Americas," prepared by the hemispheric institution during the last year following the mandate of the Summit of the Americas held in ... (more)

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Inside Colombia

Colombia: Is FARC making room for drug cartels?

More repression against terrorist and illegal armed groups could be behind the strengthening of the presence of Mexican drug cartels in the country.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Drugs, North America, Mexico, Terrorism,

USA Today

Roiled over rolls: No toilet paper has Venezuelans fuming

LA VICTORIA, Venezuela - Soraida Gil says she can live without coffee but draws the line at toilet paper.

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Related Topix: South America, Alvaro Uribe, World News, Hugo Chavez

WNYC-AM New York

Edmar Castaneda And Friends On JazzSet

As a child in Bogota, Edmar Castaneda and his sister took folk dance classes. Their mother made sure of that.

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Related Topix: Colombia Travel, Travel, Bogota, Colombia Travel, South America Travel, South America, World News, Queens, NY, New York, NY, Manhattan, NY, Hector, NY

Business Journal

WEDC planning South America trade mission

Brazil is one of the countries a Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.-led trade delegation is planning to visit in September.

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Related Topix: World News, Chile, Brazil, Agriculture, Science

Thu May 16, 2013

Hudson Institute

Latin America's Free-Trade Champions

Chilean finance minister Felipe LarraA n has called it "the most exciting thing going on today in Latin America." Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos believes it is "perhaps the most significant and profound integration process in the history of Latin America." A recent headline said it has created "a new Latin American superpower." It has also ... (more)

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The Guardian

Plot to kill Colombian journalists uncovered

Officials say a hit man was hired to kill Gonzalo GuillA©n and LeA3n Valencia, who were investigating links between politicians and criminal groups Articles by Colombian journalist Ricardo CalderA3n exposing the luxurious life of soldiers jailed at a military base.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Mafia,

Inside Colombia

Why Has The Italian Mafia Returned to Colombia?

A spate of recent arrests suggests the Italian mafia may be making a comeback in Colombia, where the fractured criminal landscape makes it easier for them to exert control over the drug trade.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Mafia, Drugs, Prison

Inside Colombia

"The Avenida Colombia is the Soul that Cali Needed" Mayor Rodrigo Guerrero

With a parade of antique cars and the presence of municipal authorities, the tunnel underpass of Avenida Colombia was officially opened Thursday morning after 28 months of work.

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Inside Colombia

Colombia: Some things don't change much, including Catholicism

By Mario Salazar / Washington Times - Visiting Colombia, one of the most Catholic countries in the world, after a few years is a reminder of how pervasive religion is in this country.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Colombia Travel, Travel, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Wedding

Inside Colombia

Colombia Banker: More Cuts May Overheat Economy

Colombia's central-bank officials will meet on May 31 to discuss possible action on interest rates.

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Democratic Underground Latest Breakin...

Colombia's Supreme Court convicts ex-lawmaker of masterminding massacre, sets 30-year sentence

Source: Associated Press Colombia's Supreme Court convicts ex-lawmaker of masterminding massacre, sets 30-year sentence By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 7:43 PM BOGOTA, Colombia - Colombia's Supreme Court has convicted a former longtime congressman of being the mastermind behind the massacre of 43 people by right-wing paramilitary ... (more)

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Knoxville News Sentinel

Brazilian player received 8 -month doping ban

The International Tennis Federation says Romboli tested positive for two banned diuretics, furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide, at a lower-tier ATP challenger event in Bogota, Colombia, on July 11, 2012.

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Wed May 15, 2013

Globe and Mail

Trade talks squeeze Canada's refugee-protection system

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons Thursday May 9, 2013 in Ottawa.

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The Miami Herald

U.S. exports gain in first year of U.S.-Colombia trade pact

In the year since the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement has been in effect, Colombian exports to the United States have ticked up only marginally, but U.S. exports to Colombia have climbed by 20 percent.

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Related Topix: South America, World News, Medley, FL

Business Journal

Newark-Pittsburgh flight among most delayed in March

An ExpressJet flight between Newark, N.J., and Pittsburgh International Airport was one of the top most-delayed flights in the country in March 2013.

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Inside Colombia

Colombia Celebrates Anniversary Of The Free Trade Agreement With US

Today marks the one year anniversary of the landmark Free Trade Agreement between Colombia and the United States.

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Related Topix: South America, Miami-Beach, FL