Teresa Gutiérrez, known as the Colombian television grandmother, passed away in Bogotá on Tuesday 10th of March at the age of 81 in her house. She was one of the most popular television artist in the Andean nation. (more…)
On 2010/03/10, In Culture, By Albeiro Rodas
On 2010/03/09, In Region, By Albeiro Rodas
Modern Colombia is a country leaded by men in a time where women have a higher position in politics in most of the nations of the Americas. But even if it is a fact to think about, women have a big part in the history of our nation since colonial times. To underline their presence is a duty that we cannot avoid.
Photo: Maternity by Fernando Botero in Munich. Picture by Rufus46, Wikimedia. (more…)
When there was the earthquake of Haiti on last January 12, Chile was among the first countries to participate in the international help to the impoverished Caribbean nation that was completely destroyed. As most of us around the globe, the Chileans were shocked by the images of Haitian victims rescued from the rubble in Port-au-Prince. They did not suspect that a month after, on February 27, Chile would endured at even stronger earthquake.
Photo: Puracé Volcano, near Popayán, from wikimedia.
The presidents of Latin America and even the King of Spain took over youtube, but this time to make us laugh. The dream of a regional integration from Mexico to Argentina for one side and the permanent conflicts among neighbors for other, have made the Latin American presidents more popular than ever. (more…)
On 2010/03/04, In Society, By Albeiro Rodas
Break news!
The strike is over. The administration and the transport reached an agreement n 1,8%. The service is reestablished in the capital.
The problem started when the local government announced the renovation of old buses and decided that all companies will receive a compensation of a monthly 1,5 % of the total value of the old car for two decades. The transporters did not accept the number and claimed 1,8 % arguing that it is the right for the economies of their families. The bitter discussion between transport and local government affected the mobility in the capital and even created violent events. (more…)
On 2010/03/03, In Economy, By Albeiro Rodas
Brussels. The Ministry of Finances of Colombia, Luis Guillermo Plata, declared to the media that the negotiations with the European Union for a Free Trade Agreement closed successfully last 1rts of March. Production of the free zones, banana, sugar and coffee were among the main Colombian benefits of the new FTA with the powerful economical block. However, the Colombian producers of milk are worried, because it is expected that the country will see the massive importation of milk products. (more…)
Most of the international media underlined that José Mujica, the new president of Uruguay, is a former guerrilla who changed weapons for democracy in order to arrive to power. The point is important for a country like Colombia, where guerrillas have five decades trying to do so through a long and painful war. José Mujica (say in English Joseph Mo-he-ca), a 74 years old leftist, became president of the Uruguayans in an official act in the Parliament last 1rst of March. All the South American presidents were present, with the exception of President Bachellet of Chile for obvious reasons. (more…)
On 2010/03/02, In Region, By Albeiro Rodas
Santiago. Gonzalo Torres, a friend and writer from Chile, is sending to me some insights of the situation in his country now. The pictures are from him in exclusive for Colombia Passport. The situation in Chile is alarming and little by little we realize how big was the natural phenomena that affected 80 % of the national territory and even produced a tsunami in the Pacific. More than 711 persons are reported dead and many rescue teams are heading for Chile to assist in the emergency. (more…)
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