Tag: Colombia

Friday, December 19th 2014 - 08:15 UTC
Santos government rejects FARC truce

Not until a peace deal is achieved will Colombia accept the proposal to bring in other countries, ICRC to monitor ceasefire
Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 19:58 UTC
Mujica's role in US-Cuba understanding praised worldwide

The role played by Uruguay's President in the process which led to Wednesday's announcements that the United States and Cuba are to restore full diplomatic ties, was praised by Presidents Barack Obama, Raul Castro and international analysts.
Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 09:36 UTC
Colombia Farc rebels declare indefinite unilateral truce

Colombia's Farc rebels have declared a unilateral ceasefire for an indefinite period, starting from Saturday.
Thursday, November 20th 2014 - 04:23 UTC
Colombian government reaches agreement with FARC to release captured general

The armed rebel group FARC and the Colombian government have announced that they have agreed conditions for releasing a captured general and four other people.
Sunday, November 9th 2014 - 10:23 UTC
Plaque dedicated to English soldiers in Cartagena triggers strong controversy

A Colombian engineer smashed a plaque commemorating the death in 1741 of thousands of English soldiers in the coastal city of Cartagena just days after it was inaugurated by Prince Charles, said the mayor of the city who has now ordered its removal.
Wednesday, November 5th 2014 - 21:37 UTC
HMS Argyll hosts Prince Charles and Colombian president Santos in Cartagena

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, accompanied by the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos and First Lady Maria Clemencia Rodriguez, visited Royal Navy frigate HMS Argyll alongside in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia on Friday, 31 October. The party were introduced to members of the ship’s company and witnessed an evening sunset ceremony.
Thursday, October 30th 2014 - 08:47 UTC
President Santos receives Prince Charles and Camilla at the Nariño Palace

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were welcomed to Colombia with military honors on Wednesday, at a ceremony led by the president Juan Manuel Santos to mark the couple's first royal visit to the country.
Tuesday, October 28th 2014 - 06:50 UTC
Charles and Camila arrive in Colombia to boost bilateral relations

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will pay a nine-day visit to Colombia and Mexico, Clarence House residence announced. The heir to the throne and the Duchess of Cornwall will arrive in Colombia on Tuesday October 28 and will remain until November 2, before leaving for Mexico until November 5.
Saturday, October 18th 2014 - 08:39 UTC
The Caribbean and Colombia ban entry of travelers from Ebola stricken countries

A group of Caribbean countries have announced bans on entry to foreigners who have travelled through the three West African countries most affected by Ebola. Jamaica said it would not accept travelers from Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone for the time being.
Friday, September 26th 2014 - 06:56 UTC
Colombian court orders mining companies to return land to aboriginal tribe

Colombian legal tribunal has ordered 11 companies to halt gold-mining operations in a 50,000-hectare reserve in the northwest of the country and return the land to the native tribe that previously lived there.