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A Great Spring Destination That's Far Away, but Close to Home: Visit ColombiaAfter decades of violence and war, Colombia is once again becoming a great tourist destination. An equatorial country with varied climate and amazing diversity, it's an often overlooked place that's a must to see. -
Crossing the Border from Venezuela to ColombiaMy bad travel experience when a 60 minute taxi ride turned into 3 day nightmare. -
Celebrating 60 Years of Miss Universe: 7th Miss Universe 1958 Long Beach (CA). History!Fair-haired Alicja Brobonska of Poland becomes the first delegate from a country from Bloc Soviet to compete in the finals (and the first woman to be elected beauty queen in Communist East Europe).
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Caught in Between:Christianity is under pressure in Colombia. What is its future and how are people making an impact today?
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United States Beats Colombia in Women's World CupThe United States beat Colombia on Saturday, July 2 to advance to the 2011 World Cup quarterfinals.
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Colombia - Emerging Medical Tourism Destination for AmericansForget India and Thailand. Forget Brazil. Colombia is the future of medical tourism for American consumers, and here are five reasons why. -
Walk a Mile in Their ShoesAn inside look at Colombia's Mine Awareness Day, from the perspectives of the creators of a series of truly inspiring campaigns. -
Birding in Bogota, Colombia: A Trip Planning GuideWhat follows is a trip planning guide that includes information on a few eco-tourism operators, birding sites and a suggestion on where to stay and dine. -
Port Review: Cartagena, Colombia - Cruise to the Colonial PastThe colonial city of Cartagena on Colombia's Caribbean coast, has long been enchanting the locals. These days it's remembered by many as a favorite port-stop for Caribbean cruisers. -
Road to the 2012 London Olympics: Women's Sport in Colombia!By the early 1990s, Colombia's sprinter Ximena Restrepo Gaviria caused a sensation when she earned a bronze medal in the women's 400m at the Summer Games
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Celebrating 60 Years of Miss Universe: Colombia's Luz Marina Zuluaga (Miss Universe 1958)On July 25, 1958, Luz Marina Zuluaga, Colombia's delegate, was crowned Miss Universe, replacing Gladys Zender Urbina (Peru)
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Road to the 2012 London Olympics: Sport in Colombia (South America) !Colombia fulfilled a dream nurtured for decades when the country's athlete Maria Isabel Urrutia won the gold medal in the Summer Olympic Games of Sydney 2000. Colombia, from Cali to Manizales, celebrated its first ever Olympic title.
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Andean Democratic AspirationsA look at the problems with democracy in Latin America and more specifically the Andean countries. It also looks at some future trends that might develop in the near future. -
Venezuela: Odds Increasing for Armed Conflict with ColombiaStrongman Hugo Chavez deploys his armed forces along the Colombian border. He claims it's a defensive move, but is it?
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Colombia: Massacre in Medellin Harks Back to Pablo Escobar EraMedellin has seen a resurgence in drug related violence in the last 2 years, mostly in the city's slums. Friday's early morning massacre in the middle class suburb of Envigado prompted the Colombian president's call for decisive action against city gangs. -
Colombia: Presidential Election Results Yield SurprisesAs expected, a second round in these presidential elections will take place, but the vote was not as tight as the Colombian media had predicted, with over 46 percent choosing the current governing party's candidate, Juan Manuel Santos.
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Colombia: Risking Anarchy with Mockus?The Green party's Antanas Mockus, a controversial idealist, could very well win the final ballot. If this happens, the embattled country will be taking a turn down an uncharted road.
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As it Turns Out, the United States Does Negotiate with Terrorists, Drug TraffickersAs the documentary American Drug War exposes, the U.S. has a long history of running drugs across the continents, especially from South America to the North, and more recently from Asia to America. -
Five Exciting Things To Do In ColombiaCome with us as we countdown the top five most interesting and exciting things to do while you are in Colombia. It will be sure to make that trip to South America even that much more interesting.
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Exploring Colombia's Eastern LLanos and the Orinoco BasinThe Orinoco river, the second largest in South America, runs through the llanos (plains) of Colombia and Venezuela. The river has many tributaries which are home to fish and wildlife such as peacock bass, payara, piranha, capybara, jaguar, and caimans. -
Obama Appoints Venezuela "Expert" as Ambassador to ColombiaPresident Obama nominated Peter Michael McKinley as new ambassador to Colombia. Mc Kinley is seen as an expert on neighboring Venezuela.
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The New Face of Colombian Drug TraffickingColombia has managed to do the impossible by restoring law and order to its large cities. However, the lion's share of its rural areas remain under the influence of criminal groups living off the avails of the lucrative illegal drug trade.
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Lina Marulanda, Colombian Model and TV Presenter Commits SuicideFamous Colombian model, Lina Marulanda has reportedly committed suicide. Read on for information about Marulanda and her tragic death. Links to pictures of Lina Marulanda.
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Comparison of Drug Trafficking OrganizationsThe similarities and differences between Mexican and Colombian drug trafficking organizations.
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Hugo Chavez Has Plans to Invade ColombiaHugo Chavez, president and dictator of Venezuela, claims to be the reincarnation of Simon Bolivar, the liberator of a large swath of South America in the 19th century...
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What is Colombian Cuisine?In this article, I look at the cuisine of the South American country of Colombia.
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Bogota' and the Lost CityThis writer enjoyed a fantastic holiday in Bogota despite government warnings. -
Escalation Between Venezuela and ColombiaBoth countries stand to gain from violent confrontation within F.A.R.C. controlled Colombian territory. The danger of the current escalation calls for direct Brazilian involvement to help resolve it -
Travel Colombia: PereiraPereira - a verdant, thriving city in the western heart of Colombia is home to the friendliest in South America. Visit yourself and see!
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Panama City Parades Marked Its 106th Anniversary of Its Independence from ColombiaIndependence celebrations in Panama City, Panama. -
Cali, Colombia - South America's Finest EmeraldThe rich culture of Cali, Colombia, abounds all year long but to get a full dose of the customs, music, cuisine and dancing of Cali, Colombia, visit during "La Feria de Cali". -
Doris Salcedo: Building Columbian ArtAn overview of how Doris Salcedo's Colombian upbringing has influenced her art.
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Colombia: One of the Happiest Places on Earth, LiterallyA few interesting facts about Colombia which makes you want to read more and possibly finally take that dream trip you've been thinking about.
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The Dark Bride Tropical Oil Company and the Colombian Flower/Oil Industries: Uncomfortable SimilaritiesThe authority responsible for ensuring safe working conditions in Campo 26 and Colombia's present-day oil and flower industries both act in oppressive, agonistic ways. -
Shakira and the Barefoot Foundation Building Colombian Tradition of Fighting HungerAn interview with Camilo Guerrero Gonzalez of the Barefoot Foundation
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Ending Child Hunger: School Feeding in ColombiaDisplacement and School Feeding in Colombia
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Ten New Species of Amphibians Found in ColombiaColombia proved its biological diversity the first week of February. One expedition found ten new species of amphibians while another discovered the fossil of a giant prehistoric snake... -
Giant Snake Bones Found in Colombia Twice as Long as an AnacondaThe bones of a giant snake, a prehistoric monster snake, have been unearthed in Colombia. Named Titanoboa cerrejonensis, the giant snake's bones indicate that it grew to nearly 43 feet in length. Even Hollywood didn't see this monster coming... -
Colombia's Lack of Press IndependenceColombia prizes itself for being a stable democracy with a fully functioning free press. However, this relative freedom that the press has is overshadowed by vested interests that control the mainstream media.
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Luxury Travel in Colombia, South America Volume 1As Colombia becomes evermore popular as an international destination for the discerning traveller, it's luxurious and unique landscapes lend to the perfect environment in which to offer the most spectacular of holiday experiences.
