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Colombian rebels say Santos govt escalates war

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 02:02

FARC guerrillas Thursday accused President Juan Manuel Santos of escalating the war in Colombia even as his government engages in peace talks here.

Colombia president yields to court in mayor`s ouster

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 04:37

Colombia`s President Juan Manuel Santos said on Wednesday he would abide by a court order temporarily suspending the controversial ouster of the mayor of Bogota.

Maradona invited to Colombian 'Match for Peace' in Cuba

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 11:51

Diego Maradona has been invited by Colombia`s FARC to play for their team in a soccer "Game for Peace" during talks in Cuba between the rebels and the Colombian government looking to settle a decades-old conflict.

Man accused of 30 murders held in Colombia

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 14:12

The suspected leader of criminal gang, believed to have committed more than 30 murders, has been arrested in Colombia, President Juan Manuel Santos.

Colombia`s Santos proposes fresh start for restive region

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 10:07

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos proposed Monday making a fresh start in the northeastern region of Catatumbo, where farm workers have just ended a nearly two-month-long general strike protesting governmental neglect.

Colombian Prez vows firm retaliation after FARC kills 19

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 08:44

President Juan Manuel Santos has promised decisive retaliation after Colombia`s main rebel band killed 19 soldiers in a single day.

If no progress with FARC, then peace talks over: Colombian President

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 11:34

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has said that if peace talks with the FARC make no progress, we`re getting up from the negotiating table.

Colombia Prez stops speech for phone call from Obama

Last Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012, 10:15

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos interrupted a public event in Bogota to take a telephone call from just re-elected US counterpart Barack Obama.

`No ceasefire during talks with FARC`

Last Updated: Saturday, September 8, 2012, 12:41

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has rejected calls by the FARC guerrilla group for an immediate truce once peace talks begin next month.

Colombian rebels propose truce for peace talks

Last Updated: Friday, September 7, 2012, 11:38

Colombia`s main leftist rebel group named three negotiators, including a high-ranking guerrilla now imprisoned in the United States.

No grudges at talks with Colombian govt: FARC

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 10:00

The FARC, will enter into peace talks with President Juan Manuel Santos`s administration in Havana "without grudges or arrogance".

Four explosions in Colombia; target Obama?

Last Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012, 09:02

Colombian officials are reporting no injuries or damage from four small explosions as Western Hemisphere leaders arrived for a summit.