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colombian oil had been discovered by Petroamerica

Posted by Website Introductions: It has been confirmed by Petroamerica that there had been an oil discovery in the Balay-1 exploration well. This well is said to be located over in the prolific Llanos Basin of Colombia. Read more: colombian oil had been discovered by Petroamerica [click]
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Unfair Judicial System on a Human Rights Activist

Posted by Website Introductions: An article on LA Times ask if Human Rights Activist Principe Gabriel Gonzales Arango will become a victim of his country's uneven judicial system. Read more: Unfair Judicial System on a Human Rights Activist [click]
Tags: human rights, principe gabriel gonzales arango. Comments: 0.

a billion dollar export aid goes to Colombia oil company, from the US

Posted by Website Introductions: On Tuesday, it had been made known that the U.S. Export-Import ended up making a preliminary commitment of one billion dollars, which was supposed to have been towards the helping of finance exports of United States goods and services to the national oil company of the South American country. Read more: a billion dollar export aid goes to
Tags: ecopetrol, national oil company. Comments: 0.

Colombian Coffee News

Posted by Website Introductions: The International Coffee Organization (ICO) said on a report on Bloomberg, that the Colombian coffee may earn a higher premium following a bad 4th quarter. Read more: Colombian Coffee News [click]
Tags: coffee, colombian coffee news. Comments: 0.

To the Colombian coast, climate change is posing a threat

Posted by Website Introductions: By the residents of Colombia's Pacific Coast, for over three hundred years, the area of Tumaco had mostly been left alone, in order for them to fish, or to grow bananas, cacao as well as other crops, cultivating communal plots on a regular basis. Read more: To the Colombian coast, climate change is posing a threat [click]
Tags: tumaco, climate change. Comments: 0.

in 2010, near seven billion dollars is to be invested by Colombia Ecopetrol

Posted by Website Introductions: An output target of six hundred thousand barrels a day, of crude oil, as well as gas has been set by Colombian state oil firm Ecopetrol, who will be investing just about $6.92 billion in two thousand and ten, according to a presentation on Friday, concerning these particular company ideas. Read more: in 2010, near seven billion dollars is to be
Tags: ecopetrol, company presentation. Comments: 0.

over the FARC rebel insult Colombia raps Venezuela

Posted by Website Introductions: Just as the Andean neighbors had tussled in a growing dispute which had been battering their seven billion dollars in annual bilateral trade, about the feud spilling over into a violent border incident, concerns had fueled. This was when the diplomatic complaint came about. Read more: over the FARC rebel 'insult' Colombia raps Venezuela [click]
Tags: diplomatic complaint, left wing groups. Comments: 0.

Colombia deepwater blocks are to be explored by Reliance and Ecopetrol

Posted by Website Introductions: Known as being India's biggest company by market value, is what the company, Reliance Industries Ltd. is known as being. It was so said on Friday, that the company it to agree with the national oil of Colombia, the one known as Ecopetrol SA. Read more: Colombia deepwater blocks are to be explored by Reliance and Ecopetrol [click]
Tags: deepwater blocks, ecopetrol sa. Comments: 0.

Due to a foot injury, Colombian President is to miss the Amazon Summit in Brazil

Posted by Website Introductions: Today, the Colombian President, Alvaro Uribe, had sent his regrets to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He was saying that he would be unable to attend the so-called 'Amazon Summit' in Manaus, Brazil, due to a foot injury that he had experienced. Read more: Due to a foot injury, Colombian President is to miss the Amazon Summit in
Tags: drug trafficking, threatened war. Comments: 0.

Local Airport Reopens As Volcanic Eruption Subsides

Posted by Website Introductions: A volcanic eruption in Colombia has eased enough to allow local airport Antonio Narino to reopen, but the evacuation is still ongoing and thousands of people are staying clear of Galeras Volcano, Colombia's most active volcano, as more volcanic activities are feared. Read more: Local Airport Reopens As Volcanic Eruption Subsides [click]
Tags: volcano, eruption. Comments: 0.

on trend with Californian district, COlumbian Mines Corp. has awarded licenses

Posted by Website Introductions: Very much pleased to announce that in the Rio Negro area of northern Colombia, it has been awarded new licenses, was the Columbia Mines Corporation. Read more: on trend with Californian district, COlumbian Mines Corp. has awarded licenses [click]
Tags: colombian mines, intrusive bodies. Comments: 0.

of blowing up border bridges, Venezuela is accused by Columbia

Posted by Website Introductions: For blowing up two pedestrian bridges on its shared border, Columbia has accused their neighbor, Venezuela, of the heinous act. Read more: of blowing up border bridges, Venezuela is accused by Columbia [click]
Tags: border bridges, eyewitnesses. Comments: 0.

for a Drummond in Columbian cases, the court rules

Posted by Website Introductions: Backed by the United Steelworkers, as well as by Columbian labor unions, in order to hold Drummond Company Inc and others, as well as certain employees liable for paramilitary violence, there have been efforts by Columbian plaintiffs in just two rulings on Monday gone, where a federal district court had dismissed all complaints. Read more: for a
Tags: paramilitary violence, federal district court. Comments: 1.

over a pipe running through Columbia farmland, BP faces a damages claim

Posted by Website Introductions: The oil company BP is to be sued by just about ninety-five farmers or so. These claims extended from the company allegedly causing some very significant damage to the land of the farmers, as well to the crops, and even the animals. Read more: over a pipe running through Columbia farmland, BP faces a damages claim [click]
Tags: pipeline, columbian farmers. Comments: 0.

Seeking to cool Venezuela s spat, is the Columbian President

Posted by Website Introductions: As Alvaro Uribe had sought to cool a crisis which ensued and was fueled by border violence, as well as espionage charges, he urged Venezuela not to create any sort of divisions like the "Berlin Wall" and so forth, between the feuding neighbors. Read more: Seeking to cool Venezuela's spat, is the Columbian President [click]
Tags: venezuela spat, create divisions. Comments: 0.

acquisitions mulled by Banco Santander Colombian Unit

Posted by Website Introductions: In some sort of an attempt to try to boost its own growth within the country, the Columbian unit of Spain's Banco Santander SA, STD, SAN.MC, is currently evaluating the possibility of them having to acquire a few local firms in order to do so. Read more: acquisitions mulled by Banco Santander Colombian Unit [click]
Tags: banco santander sa, unit of spain s. Comments: 0.

Drug Lord pleaded guilty to 45-year sentence

Posted by Website Introductions: Diego "Don Diego" Montoya, who led the Norte del Valle cartel for fourteen years beginning 1990, had pleaded guilty on charges of conspiracy on importing cocaine and obstruction of justice. Judge Cecilia Altonaga approves the 45-year sentence requested by the prosecution. Read more: Drug Lord pleaded guilty to 45-year sentence [click]
Tags: diego montoya, don diego. Comments: 0.

Airline merger

Posted by Website Introductions: The main point in this is: "good management practices". That s what makes the difference, and here is another success story. Read more: Airline merger [click]
Tags: taca, avianca. Comments: 0.

investors sell, causing the Columbian Peso to appreciate in value

Posted by Website Introductions: On wednesday, the Columbian peso had strengthened. This is coming just as investors had sold just a few of the dollars that they had bought. This was simply all in an attempt to pocket a gain. Read more: investors sell, causing the Columbian Peso to appreciate in value [click]
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an insulting T-shirt calls for the cancelation of a Calle 13 concert that was to be held in Columbia

Posted by Website Introductions: Due to a T-Shirt conflict, Calle 13, who was scheduled to perform in Columbia, may not be performing in their January concert after all. Read more: an insulting T-shirt calls for the cancelation of a Calle 13 concert that was to be held in Columbia [click]
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Colombian politics

Posted by Website Introductions: Uribe is certainly a special type of political "animal" in South America. Of course, Colombia has a highly distorted political situation mainly due to its recent history of conflict between the liberals and the conservatives which led to year of devastating civil war. Read more: Colombian politics [click]
Tags: armando benedetti, liberal party. Comments: 0.

PolyOne s share of Columbia JV was bought over by Mexichem

Posted by Website Introductions: PolyOne's share of Columbia JV has recently been bought over by Mexichem SAB de CV. It was about thirteen and a half million dollars that was paid in cash for the stake in Cartanega, which is a Columbia based vinyl compounder. Read more: PolyOne's share of Columbia JV was bought over by Mexichem [click]
Tags: mexichem, vinyl compounder. Comments: 0.

the hearts of Colombia come to America

Posted by Website Introductions: In key locales all across around the town, there are going to be about forty seven designer hearts sprouting up around New York city. Read more: the hearts of Colombia come to America [click]
Tags: juan valdez, new york city. Comments: 0.

International Conman Finally Brought To Justice

Posted by Website Introductions: Crime will always pay and evil shall always be apprehended even though how slippery can a criminal get. Take the case of the professional conman Juan Carlos Guzman-Betancourt as he is finally detained after committing case after cases of plunder and swindling. Read more: International Conman Finally Brought To Justice [click]
Tags: conman, conman arrested. Comments: 0.

Christopher McMullen s South American Visit

Posted by Website Introductions: Under secretary for Andean and Southern Cone affairs Christopher McMullen after a visit in Uruguay has said that the U.S. is not interested in U.S. bases in Colombia. Read more: Christopher McMullen's South American Visit [click]
Tags: us bases in colombia, christopher mcmullen. Comments: 0.

Colombian economy

Posted by Website Introductions: Politics is the detonator behind part of the Colombian economic contractions which ocurred in June of this year. Read more: Colombian economy [click]
Tags: industrial production, lower auto production. Comments: 0.

US and Colombian President Talks at the White House

Posted by Website Introductions: US President Obama and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe have discussed issues that covers trade, the drug war and the political situation in Honduras in the White House. Including in their talks is the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement in which the Colombian government have been engaged for decades. Read more: US and Colombian President Talks
Tags: obama to meet uribe, free trade agreement. Comments: 0.