Bloomberg
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 00:00
Former Bogota Mayor Antanas Mockus, dismissed as a clown by opponents, surged into second place in polls ahead of Colombia's May 30 vote even after announcing that he suffers from early-stage Parkinson's disease.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 00:00
Colombia's peso rose for the first time in three days amid higher prices of oil.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 00:00
Latin America may see the pace of credit rating increases slow as governments in the region refrain from implementing reforms aimed at broadening their tax base and increasing competition.
Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 00:00
Chiquita Brands International Inc., owner of the namesake banana label, was sued by hundreds of families who claim relatives were kidnapped and murdered after the company helped Marxist rebels.
Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 00:00
The National Liberation Army, a guerrilla group that targeted oil pipelines in past years, is "practically finished," Alejandro Martinez, president of the Colombian Oil Association, said.
Friday, April 9, 2010 - 00:00
Colombian presidential candidate Juan Manuel Santos pledged to prioritize stronger commercial and diplomatic relations with Venezuela if he wins the election.
Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 00:00
Two of the detained, including a doctor with Canadian citizenship, work for an army-run medical facility in Medellin, Uribe said.
Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 00:00
The central government's budget deficit widened to an estimated 4.5 percent of gross domestic product this year from 2.7 percent of GDP in 2007, while Colombia's net non-financial public debt has increased to an estimated 29.5 percent of the economy in 20
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - 00:00
To spur growth in Latin America's fifth-biggest economy, the government has invested in infrastructure projects and persuaded foreigners to invest in the energy industry.
Friday, April 2, 2010 - 00:00
The body of Colombian police Major Julian Guevara, who was captured by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia in 1998, arrived by helicopter late yesterday.