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Colombian senator under investigation for relations with FARC

September 30, 2010 By Emile Schepers

Senator Piedad Cordoba Ruiz has been declared guilty of "relations with the FARC," threatening national unity and treason.

Colombia’s Communists celebrate 80 years in fight for democracy, unity

August 26, 2010 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The Colombian Communist Party turned 80 this month and celebrated eight decades of struggle.

Changeover in Colombia brings hope for peace

August 10, 2010 By Emile Schepers

Statements by Colombia's new president, Juan Manuel Santos, open a slender possibility for peace in a country which has been racked by civil war for over 50 years.

Venezuela cuts ties with Colombia

July 28, 2010 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Once again, tensions are rising between the right-wing, U.S.-allied government of Colombia and the left-wing government in neighboring Venezuela.

Colombia tops list as most dangerous place for union workers, once again

June 15, 2010 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Colombia tops list for the most dangerous place in the world for union workers.