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Intelligence agency shutting down?
The president announced the closure of Colombia’s intelligence department - DAS – after the crisis it has gone through. How viable is it?
Date: 9/23/2009 12:00:00 AM - Edition:
The ruling class versus the majorities
While popular support for President Uribe’s re-election rises, the elite’s discontent also mounts. How will the Constitutional Court deal with this dilemma?
Date: 9/16/2009 12:00:00 AM - Edition:
Grieving country
War and violence have left a permanent scar in the souls of many Colombians. Deep depressions, lifeless towns, no hope. ¿Is psychological reparation possible?
Date: 9/14/2009 12:00:00 AM - Edition:
The Terror is Back
The latest massacre against the Awa community is just the tip of the iceberg of one of the most horrifying offensive against the indigenous people of Southern Colombia that sums up to 60 deaths this year.
Date: 9/3/2009 12:00:00 AM - Edition:
A Lost Opportunity
Colombia didn’t take advantage of the most buoyant period for its economy in the last 40 years to get a more significant reduction of poverty and inequality
Date: 9/2/2009 12:00:00 AM - Edition:
Lula, our savior?
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva could step up as the new referee between Alvaro Uribe and Hugo Chávez.
Date: 8/25/2009 12:00:00 AM - Edition:
Why Colombia should say YES to the bases
Military cooperation from the United States in Colombian bases is complicated diplomatically, but necessary to fight guerrilla and drug-dealing groups.
Date: 8/11/2009 12:00:00 AM - Edition:
Venezuela’s ‘Rockets’
Various rocket launchers sold by Sweden to the Venezuelan government ended up in the hands of the FARC, Colombia’s largest guerrilla group.
Date: 7/28/2009 12:00:00 AM - Edition:
The Dark Force
Recent findings by the Prosecutor’s office and the Inspector General’s office reveal how Colombia’s intelligence agency (DAS) became the tip of the dagger for the regime’s unlawful political war. Evidence of wiretapping, family surveillance, mail interception and infringement of private matters, are all part of the artillery that was used against those considered “enemies” by the government
Date: 7/16/2009 12:00:00 AM - Edition:
Enemies at Heart
Diplomatic relations between Colombia and Ecuador are plummeting. There is little hope for improvement any time soon.
Date: 7/8/2009 12:00:00 AM - Edition:
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