Colombia's president signs law calling for constitutional referendum on allowing third termSeptember 8th, 2009 Colombia's president signs re-election proposalBOGOTA — President Alvaro Uribe signed legislation Tuesday calling for a national referendum on amending the constitution to allow him to seek re-election for a second time. With Uribe's signature following passage by both houses of congress, the measure goes to the Constitutional Court for review.
Colombia's Uribe recovering from swine flu, defense minister showing symptomsSeptember 1st, 2009 Colombia's Uribe recovering from swine fluBOGOTA — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is still recovering from the swine flu, and now his defense minister is showing some symptoms of the illness, officials said Monday. Uribe, 57, was diagnosed with swine flu when he returned from Friday's summit of South American leaders and his government urged other leaders who attended the meeting in Bariloche, Argentina, to check if they have been infected.
Colombia's lower House backs referendum on allowing Uribe to run for 3rd term; court rnextSeptember 1st, 2009 Colombia's lower House Oks re-election billBOGOTA — Colombia's lower House has approved a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. Lawmakers have voted 85-5 with 76 abstentions in favor of the referendum.
Colombian president has swine flu, gov't informing summit leaders who may have contacted himAugust 31st, 2009 Colombian president comes down with the swine fluBOGOTA — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has the swine flu and officials have advised other South American leaders who met with him at a summit of the infection, authorities said Sunday. The 57-year-old Uribe began feeling symptoms Friday, the same day as a meeting of South American presidents in Bariloche, Argentina, and he was confirmed to have swine flu after returning home, Social Protection Minister Diego Palacio said.
Colombian senate approves bill calling for referendum on Uribe's re-electionAugust 20th, 2009 Colombia's senate approves Uribe re-election billBOGOTA — Colombia's Senate voted late Wednesday to pass a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. The measure, which is to be voted on by the lower House next week, was approved 56-2 by senators after deputies from two opposition parties left the 102-member chamber.
2 hostages held by Colombian rebels express hope for freedom in videos sent to familiesAugust 18th, 2009 Videos of rebel-held hostages released in ColombiaBOGOTA — Videos of nine hostages held by Colombian rebels were turned over to their families Monday as proof they remain alive. Videos of six Colombian police officers and three soldiers were obtained by Sen.
AFTER 1- Latin American leaders seek `forever' presidenciesAugust 16th, 2009 SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY - Many democratically elected Latin American presidents are reluctant to relinquish office as their terms draw to a close. In an effort to remain president "forever", they have resorted to changing constitutions and forcing referendums to extend their time in office.
Venezuela freezes relations with ColombiaJuly 30th, 2009 CARACAS - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has frozen diplomatic and trade relations with Colombia in a spat over Colombian allegations that Swedish anti-tank weapons sold to Venezuela turned up in the hands of leftist guerrillas. Citing Bogota's "irresponsible" accusations, Chavez Tuesday Wednesday recalled the ambassador to Colombia, Gustavo Marquez, and froze bilateral "diplomatic and trade relations.
Colombia names Silva as defence ministerJuly 27th, 2009 BOGOTA - Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has named Gabriel Silva as the country's new defence minister. Silva, who will succeed Juan Manuel Santos, will join office in August.
45 Colombian rebels killed in bombingJuly 26th, 2009 BOGOTA - At least 45 rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) were killed Saturday in an aerial bombardment in Meta province, the Caracol radio station reported. The attack came as Colombian forces were hunting down Jorge Briceno, one of the leaders of the leftist rebel organisation.
Colombian president: opponent can accompany releases but only if FARC frees all hostagesJuly 9th, 2009 Uribe to Colombian rebels: free all hostagesBOGOTA — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe says he will allow an opposition senator to accompany the release of hostages held by FARC rebels. But his office set a stiff condition: the leftist insurgents must release all 24 police and soldiers they are known to hold.
Obama to meet Monday with Colombian president, pay tribute to LGBT Pride MonthJune 29th, 2009 Obama to meet with Colombian presidentWASHINGTON — When President Barack Obama meets Monday with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, the political turmoil in Honduras is expected to be a major topic of discussion. Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was toppled yesterday in a military coup and U.S.
Colombian general: 7 counterinsurgency police killed in rebel ambushJune 23rd, 2009 7 Colombian police killed in rebel ambushBUENOS AIRES, Colombia — Colombian officials say rebels have killed at least seven members of a police counterinsurgency unit in an ambush in the country's southwest. The regional police commander, Gen.
Eleven killed in fighting in ColombiaMarch 1st, 2009 BOGOTA - The latest fighting between Colombian military forces and guerillas from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) left 11 people dead, authorities said Saturday. The death toll comprised 10 alleged members of FARC, a Marxist group that has been waging a civil war for 45 years, and one government soldier, the military said in a statement.
Colombian rebels confusing people, says President UribeFebruary 7th, 2009 BOGOTA - Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has said the leftist guerrillas of the country are 'confusing' people by 'shedding blood but talking of peace', EFE news agency reported Sunday. 'Let's not get distracted now.
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