Chris Kraul
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 00:00
According to a Barclay's Capital survey, the country led the developing world in terms of percentage increase in production in 2010 from the previous year - up 12%.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 00:00
Rising auto sales in emerging nations have led to higher demand for tires, fueling a rapid increase in rubber tree planting in Colombia.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 00:00
It was the first known case of kidnapped oil workers in Colombia since March 2010.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 00:00
As part of a regional counter-narcotics push, Colombia is helping train the armed forces of Mexico and 13 other Latin American and Caribbean nations, many of which get U.S. financial assistance.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 00:00
Colombian officials reported that 23 oil field workers were kidnapped Monday in the eastern state of Vichada.
Friday, February 18, 2011 - 00:00
The new face of U.S. aid to Colombia is not a Black Hawk helicopter or a Green Beret trainer but a smiling 77-year-old peasant clutching the deed to a five-acre farm.
Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 00:00
Marcos Baquero, a San Jose del Guaviare city councilman who was kidnapped in June 2009, was released by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 00:00
A study has found up to three times the recommended level of mercury in Buenaventura Bay, a possible byproduct of illegal mining.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 00:00
As of early Wednesday, rescuers continue to pull miners from half a mile below ground.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 00:00
Supporters of President Hugo Chavez celebrate as election results are announced in Caracas. Chavez won a majority in parliament but opponents took more than a third of the seats. (Carlos Garcia Rawlins, Reuters / September 28, 2010).