Colombia launches first Antarctic research expedition with Chilean training

Wednesday, January 7th 2015 - 04:20 UTC

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Colombia's first Antarctica expedition is expected to call in Punta Arenas on Wednesday before crossing to the peninsula to begin a three-month scientific hydrographic and climate research with twenty researchers on board committed to ten projects. Read full article

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SebaSvtz
Another step back for Argentina.

From pioneer in Antarctic research and exploration to an ignored paria, to the point that Colombia sought Chilean help to complete this mission.

Well done, Cristina Kirchner and pals, very well done.
Jan 07th, 2015 - 11:45 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Briton
Colombia`s first experience in Antarctica
Is this colomberising the south Atlantic,
will CFK start crying
will the UN get another headache..lol
Jan 07th, 2015 - 12:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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zathras
Given the Fassmer-80 class offshore patrol vessel is usually equipped with 40 mm/70 medium-calibre and 2 x 12.7mm guns. Will the Argies be screaming about the militarization of the South Atlantic. Or is that just to protect the crew from the teenage Argy “War Veterans” incase they decide to cross the border for some running tap water, electricity or sanitary products.
Jan 07th, 2015 - 03:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Skip
Colombia is slowly growing into its role as South America's second largest and most populated country.

And it is doing it without dramaamd without coating it I'm some faux latino brotherhood or political crap.
Jan 07th, 2015 - 03:59 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Conqueror
Just remember, Colombia, you have no 'rights'. Antarctica is a scientific and study preserve. Unlike argieland and chile, play by the rules. At some point there will be a war. Argieland will be kicked off. Chile will have to wind its neck in or it will be at war as well.
Jan 07th, 2015 - 04:27 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Briton
Perhaps Colombia could claim the none existent argy bit, when she collapses..
Jan 07th, 2015 - 08:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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gordo1
Congratulations, Colombia! This certainly enhances your reputation as a serious country and will ameliorate the the drug accusations.
Jan 08th, 2015 - 01:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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