Sara Schaefer Munoz
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 06:35
President Juan Manual Santos, in his harshest words yet amid an escalating border crisis, dismissed the Venezuelan government’s claims that Colombia is to blame for Venezuela’s economic troubles and rampant crime.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 06:47
A hunger strike by two jailed opposition leaders stirred calls for a revival of the popular protests that shook this country last year.
Friday, March 13, 2015 - 07:43
President Juan Manuel Santos said Wednesday that his suspension a day earlier of bombing raids on rebel camps is the first step toward a permanent bilateral cease-fire, which would be unprecedented in the country’s long conflict if it happened.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 - 06:47
Negotiations between the Colombian government and FARC rebels have been under way in Havana since late 2012, and Mr. Santos needs public support for a referendum on any final accord.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 07:24
The ousted mayor of this capital city will be restored this week, government officials said Tuesday, in a development that stands to boost both the president and his peace talks with Marxist guerrillas
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 00:00
Ms. Bachelet, who served a first term as Chile's first female president from 2006 to 2010, has declared her team will boost flagging public-sector spending and revamp the tax code.
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 00:00
Mr. Uribe's party fell short of capturing enough seats to dislodge the broad Santos coalition, making it possible for the president's supporters to push through legislation related to the potential deal with the country's long-standing rebel group.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 00:00
"I cannot give rise to the perception that I look to shield myself behind the position I occupy," Mr. Urrutia said in the letter.
Thursday, March 7, 2013 - 00:00
Mr. Chavez's death and the troubles for his allies are likely to cement the recent rise of a pragmatic brand of leftist politics practiced by ruling parties in Brazil, Peru and Uruguay