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UPDATE: Colombian Government to Assist in Release of French Journalist
May 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The Colombian government notified France that it will do what is necessary to enable leftist rebels' plan to release a French journalist who fell into guerrilla hands, Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos said Tuesday. continue reading »
France Yet To Respond to Colombian Rebels’ Offer to Release French Journalist
May 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Former Sen. Piedad Cordoba and the International Committee of the Red Cross agreed on Monday to form a delegation to receive a French journalist captured last month by leftist FARC rebels while embedded with Colombian security forces, but neither Paris nor Bogota commented on the proposed release. continue reading »
Bodies of Missing 4-year-old Colombian Girls Found
May 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The bodies of two missing 4-year-old girls have been found and it appears that they were raped, Colombian police said, adding that two suspects are under arrest. The killings occurred in the provinces of Huila and Atlantico, the commander of a special police unit to track down missing persons, Gen. Humberto Guatibonza, said continue reading »
Shakira Celebrates 50 Million Facebook Fans
May 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Colombian pop star Shakira set a new record on social networks this week as the number of her fans on Facebook zoomed to 50 million. continue reading »
Uribe’s Re-election Campaign Financed by Chief of Colombian Militia Federation
May 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The former military chief of Colombia's AUC militia federation, extradited four years ago to the United States on drug charges, said Friday he and his now-demobilized organization supported and financed the 2006 re-election campaign of then-President Alvaro Uribe. continue reading »
Lebanese Man Pleads Guilty to Providing Arms to FARC in Exchange for Cocaine
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
A Lebanese citizen has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court in Manhattan to conspiracy to provide weapons to Colombian guerrillas in exchange for more than a ton of cocaine, prosecutors said. continue reading »
Colombian Transit Bus Kills 7 and Injures 10
April 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Seven people were killed and ten others injured when a public transit bus collided with a truck on a highway in the province of Bolivar, Colombia. continue reading »
Anonymous Hackers Caught in Latin America
March 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Interpol (The International Criminal Police Organization) carried out an investigation against Anonymous that led to 10 arrests in Argentina and another 15 in other countries. continue reading »
Residental Mortgage Lending in Latin America Gets Boost from International Lenders
January 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
La Hipotecaria will get a financial package of approximately $20 million from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to boost residential mortgage financing to low- and middle-income individuals in El Salvador, Panama and Colombia. continue reading »
Charlie Sheen on Vacation in Colombia …With a Film Crew?
November 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Charlie Sheen was recently seen smoking a cigar and strolling around Cartagena in northwest Colombia with a group of people, which included bodyguards and a camera crew. continue reading »
RELAX this weekend with a Latin American Natural Wonder
November 26, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
RELAX this weekend with a Latin American Natural Wonder Guess What and Where this is? continue reading »
Online Spanish Royal Academy Dictionary Received 50M Visitors in October
November 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
The dictionary doubled its expected number of visitors last month, the majority, coming from Mexico, Argentina and Spain. continue reading »
Venezuelan Police Arrest 5 more in Connection With W. Ramos Kidnapping
November 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Venezuelan police on Monday reported the capture of five Colombian nationals suspected of involvement in last week's kidnapping of Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos from his parents' home in the central state of Carabobo. continue reading »
Colombian Owl Brings Dinner to Soccer Match (VIDEO)
November 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Remember the owl that got kicked in the face last year at a Colombian soccer match? Well its cousin decided to attend a game, and bring his dinner along! continue reading »
‘Anonymous’ Forgets About Zetas, Attacks El Salvador, Colombia
November 7, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Hacktivist group ‘Anonymous’ cancelled their Nov. 5th Operation against the Zetas, but their attacks on Latin American Governments, Police institutions and Ministries persist. continue reading »
Obama Signs US/Colombia Trade Agreement- 7 Years in the Making
October 22, 2011 | by Merco Press | Notitas de Noticias
President Obama signed a US/Colombia trade agreement on Friday after seven years of legislative effort. US Ambassador Michael McKinley said that although Obama would sign the bill “there are issues like the protection of intellectual property, customs, arbitration” that could delay the trade pact between seven and 18 months to take effect. continue reading »
Lobbying for Free Trade Pacts with Panama and Colombia, News Corp. Direct Benefit
October 20, 2011 | by Huffington Post | Notitas de Noticias
According to federal records, Rupert Murdoch’s global media empire News Corp. lobbied in favor of the free trade pact with Panama. The free trade pact with the Latin American country makes it harder to crack dow continue reading »
Join us This and Every Sunday At HS-News Open Mic
October 16, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
Your backstage pass to HS-News showcase of emerging and established Latino musical talent. Introducing This Week From Colombia, TELEQUINETICS continue reading »
UNWIND This Weekend with a Latin American Natural Wonder
October 15, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
UNWIND this weekend with a Latin American natural wonder. Guess What and Where this is? continue reading »
Colombian Halloween Thief “Caramelo” Caught (VIDEO)
October 12, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Notitas de Noticias
A Colombian thief labeled “Caramelo” only operated in the month of October, stealing the Halloween candy stock of South Bogotá corner stores. continue reading »
