Tag Archives: Ivan Marquez

Don’t Hold Your Breath

So, news was leaked via La F.M. radio station this morning informing listeners of a mass legal process to be levied at the FARC guerrilla group in coming days. Good news on the surface, but don’t hold your breath. The … Continue reading

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Who is Reporting the News in Colombia?

Believe it or not I am a creature of habit and my daily routine here in Colombia is to have the news switched on first thing every morning as I brew my coffee and prepare to walk the dog. It … Continue reading

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5 Reasons Why Colombia is Front Page News in March

World events have conspired to make Colombia front page news in March 2013. Chavez is dead, German pensioners have been freed by the ELN, the FARC and the government are at the negotiating table in Cuba, the Sinaloa Cartel is … Continue reading

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Oslo Press Conference Summary: Agrarian Reform and Unequivocal Denial

What started as a day for hope has quickly descended into farce. But we must stay positive and we must believe and strive for an achievable peace in Colombia. While Colombian Government spokesman Humberto de la Calle approached the dialogue … Continue reading

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