Colombia

Colombia Wants Love From Washington

By Paul Bedard and Nikki Schwab - Washington Whispers - September 3, 2009

PR campaign hopes to bring new attention to the South American country. more >>

Congress's Labor-Driven Refusal to OK the Colombia Free Trade Pact Is Shameful

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - March 19, 2009

Iran and Russia view Latin America with hungry eyes. It's time we give the region our attention. more >>

Mexico, Colombia, and Why Afghanistan Should Follow Their Lead Dealing With Drugs

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - September 25, 2008

A major Afghan drug lord was convicted, but it's not nearly enough. more >>

New Law Would Crack Down on Narco-Mariners

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - August 1, 2008

Crews of drug "submarines" often escape prosecution. more >>

The FARC, Narco-Terrorism, and Hugo Chávez

By Diego Arria and Richard Brand - Opinion - July 14, 2008

The recent hostage rescue has cemented anti-FARC sentiment; now Chávez's role must be made clear. more >>

Colombia's President Uribe and the Clownish Narco-terrorists

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - July 7, 2008

Colombia's president is more popular than most hemisphere leaders, while FARC looks foolish. more >>

Colombia's Commandos Perform Remarkably

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - July 3, 2008

The raid that freed the hostages recalls the Israelis at Entebbe, while the FBI looks inept. more >>

A Dramatic Hostage Rescue in Colombia

Nation & World - July 2, 2008

Three American defense contractors are among the 14 hostages freed from FARC rebels. more >>

Administration Confident of Pelosi Deal on Colombia Free Trade Agreement

By Paul Bedard - News Desk - April 18, 2008

While a deal remains a long way off, administration officials say they are now hopeful an agreement will be met for two reasons. more >>

Susan Schwab on the Colombian Trade Deal

By James Pethokoukis - Nation & World - March 26, 2008

The latest free-trade agreement is caught in the crossfire. more >>

Selling Trade Helps With Props

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - March 19, 2008

We've got to hand it to Sean Spicer, the U.S. Trade Representative Office spokesman. The guy knows how to sell his stuff. more >>

A Deadly Dust-Up in South America

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 7, 2008

The enmity and suspicion that erupted last week in South America are likely to endure for some time. more >>

Laptops Reveal Possible Chávez-FARC Ties

News Desk - March 7, 2008

Amid all the saber-rattling by Venezuela and Ecuador over a recent raid by the Colombian military that killed a top guerrilla leader, some intriguing revelations are surfacing from several laptop computers and hard drives captured in the jungle operation. more >>

Morning Buzz: March 7, 2008

News Desk - March 7, 2008

As a summit of Latin American leaders opens in the capital of the Dominican Republic today, all eyes are on the escalating conflict between Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, which was touched off last week by a cross-border raid conducted by Colombian forces. Earlier today, Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa demanded that Colombian leaders formally apologize for entering the country's territory. more >>

Morning Buzz: March 6, 2008

News Desk - March 6, 2008

A small explosion occurred in New York City's Times Square this morning, causing structural damage to an unoccupied military recruiting station. No injuries were reported. The explosion, which happened around 3:45 a.m., shook buildings several blocks away. more >>

Colombia's Killing of Rebel Could Backfire

News Desk - March 3, 2008

When the Colombian government announced that it had killed a top rebel commander, it was a reason to celebrate in Bogotá. more >>

Morning Buzz: March 3, 2008

News Desk - March 3, 2008

This morning the United States launched an airstrike on the Somali town of Dobley to go after a group of terrorist suspects. Three missiles hit the town, destroying a home and seriously injuring eight people. Last year the United States shelled other suspected al Qaeda targets in Somalia. more >>

Inside Colombia's War on Kidnapping

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - February 27, 2008

The State Department is helping train elite police units to go after kidnappers and rescue hostages. more >>

Computer Evidence Helps Crack Criminal Cases

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - February 27, 2008

With American support, Colombian cybercops sharpen their technical skills. more >>

Held for Ransom

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - December 19, 2007

Once the kidnapping capital of the world, Colombia is fighting back. more >>

Images of Colombian Hostages Fail to Stir Outrage

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - December 5, 2007

Rebel group of kidnappers remains a potent force despite government's strides. more >>

On Novak's Book and Colombia

Michael Barone - May 10, 2007

May 12 is the 50th anniversary of Robert Novak's arrival in Washington to work as a reporter for the Associated Press. He's had an amazing career, which he's chronicled in a fascinating autobiography called, inevitably, The Prince of Darkness: 50 Years of Reporting in Washington. more >>