Colombia shuts 18 gold mines
BOGOTA (Colombia) – COLOMBIAN security forces and other officials closed 18 more illegal gold mines in the government’s campaign to regulate mining and environmental hazards to workers, the Environment Ministry said on Friday. It said the closures raised to 48 the number of illegal mines that have been shut down since President Juan Manuel Santos took office in August.
As foreign investments flows in, Colombia deals with the fallout from its suddenly strong peso | Global Post
As foreign investments flows in, Colombia deals with the fallout from its suddenly strong peso By John Otis BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s transformation from pariah state in the eyes of investors to dynamic emerging market has led to a massive influx of U.S. dollars. But the flood of greenbacks is drowning some of the nation’s most important producers. Until the Bogota government took action …
Mono Jojoy Killed in an Air Strike in Colombia
The Armed Forces of Colombia, with the support of the President of the Republic and the Minister of Defense, have carried out an extraordinary feat with an air strike to the camp of FARC leader Jorge
Colombia officials shut down 18 illegal gold mines
(AP:BOGOTA, Colombia) Colombian security forces and other officials closed 18 more illegal gold mines in the government’s campaign to regulate mining and environmental hazards to workers, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
The U.S. Senate and the Free Trade Agreement With Colombia
In New York, practically a few hours ago, the President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, congratulated the President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, for the victory of the Colombian
Colombia To Take Measures To Ease Peso Rally ‘Next Week’: Santos
Colombia will take measures “next week” to ease the peso’s rally, President Juan Manuel Santos said.
Foreign investment: Colombia’s too-mighty peso
As foreign investments flows in, Colombia deals with the fallout from its suddenly strong peso. read more
Colombia Announces New Measures to Brake Currency’s Region-Beating Rally
Colombia’s government and central bank announced new measures to stem a rally in the peso after President Juan Manuel Santos expressed concern its appreciation is hurting exporters and job growth.
Colombia’s Central Bank Maintains Rate at Record Low 3% for Sixth Month
Colombia’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low for a sixth straight month as tame inflation allowed policy makers to bolster demand in South America’s fourth-largest economy.
Colombia Peso Falls to 7-Week Low as Santos Seeks to Curb Currency Rally
Colombia’s peso fell to a seven-week low after President Juan Manuel Santos said officials will “soon” announce additional measures to ease the peso’s rally.
