Colombia

Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC), known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia in English, uses violence in Colombia to achieve political goals.

Oct 30, 2009 - Melanie Zoltan

Supported by Bogota Colombia is becoming a big ethanol producer but strong domestic demand make it an unlikely exporter - but it will help the US bloc in South America.

Apr 24, 2009 - Michael Mackey

The nation is most noted for its continuous battle with drug cartels, fueled by the high demand in the U.S. Despite its problems, Colombia is working towards stability.

Mar 31, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

With violent crime on the rise and the ugly face of terrorism once again raising its profile in Bogota, what will the city's Mayor Samuel Moreno do?

Mar 4, 2009 - Richard McColl

Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, 3 American contractors and 11 key military officials are freed in southeastern Colombia.

Jul 2, 2008 - Richard McColl

International pressure is mounting on the FARC to release the desperately ill former Presidential candidate they are holding in the jungle - Colombia waits...

Apr 5, 2008 - Richard McColl

With all the ruckus in the Colombian political arena we look at one factor that has risen its ugly head in recent months once again - international terrorist cooperation.

Feb 27, 2008 - Richard McColl

Against the backdrop of souring relations between Colombia and Venezuela over the release of two hostages, Colombia's citizens are to unite on February 4.

Jan 24, 2008 - Richard McColl

Bogota is an environmentalist's worst nightmare. No recycling plan, diesel belching buses, polluted rivers. But, things are looking up.

Oct 11, 2007 - Richard McColl

This Friday, President Chavez of Venezuela and President Uribe of Colombia will meet to discuss a humanitarian exchange between the Colombian Government and the FARC.

Aug 29, 2007 - Richard McColl

High profile prisoners remain in the hands of the FARC rebels but the deaths of 11 politicians from Cali has appalled a hardened nation. On July 5 Colombians protest.

Jul 4, 2007 - Richard McColl

The 40th Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata - Rey de Reyes - begins on the 26th of April but an altogether darker element looms large in the foreground.

Apr 15, 2007 - Richard McColl