Bill proposes to slash Colombia’s ample national holidays
A bill proposed in Colombia’s Congress seeks to remove three of an impressive number of 18 bank holidays in exchange for extra vacation days.
A bill proposed in Colombia’s Congress seeks to remove three of an impressive number of 18 bank holidays in exchange for extra vacation days.
United States President Barack Obama on Saturday “celebrated” Colombia’s peace progress in a meeting with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at the 7th Americas Summit in Panama.
Colombia’s conservative opposition has insisted that security in the country has worsened. The allegations have been cast off as “lies” by President Juan Manuel Santos, but the Deputy Minister of Defense was forced admitted…
Multinational mining company Drummond has sued those who had accused the Alabama-based business of collaborating with paramilitaries guilty of human rights violations in Colombia.
A group representing some 1,500 FARC victims said that they were “ignored” during Thursday’s commemorative day for victims that was used by the government and social organizations to support ongoing peace…
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Wednesday labeled recent US sanctions against Venezuela “counterproductive,” reinforcing an opinion that has previously been expressed by his administration.
Colombia’s Vice-President German Vargas is free to run for president in 2018, in spite of congressional efforts to bar him because his position in power could harm the interests of other candidates.
Colombia’s former Prosecutor General, Senator Viviane Morales, labeled the government’s justice reform proposals as a “hoax” on Monday, while ministers insist they will curb rampant corruption in the judicial branch.
The case of multinational mining company Drummond has been declared inadmissible in US Court, after an investigation over charges of conspiracy with paramilitary groups lasting several years.