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Colombia's protests are threat, test for US

Colombia’s relationship with the United States is hitting its lowest point in decades as the country’s government faces criticism over its militarized response to massive street protests. The wave of protests risks destabilizing one of Latin America's …

Top 10 books about Colombia

Growing up in Colombia in the 1990s, I rarely saw any tourists. That has changed dramatically in the past decade, especially following a historic peace deal with the Farc in 2016. My novel The Anthill examines the transformation of Medellín from a war-torn …

COMMENTARY: Colombia confirms peace can succeed

“Bullets wrote our past. Education, our future.” On Jan. 28, the JEP (for Special Jurisdiction for Peace) in Colombia indicted eight FARC leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity. All allegedly participated in widespread criminal hostage taking …

Biden to resume remittances, travel to Cuba, but other Obama-era overtures will take a while

President Obama took historic steps to thaw the hostile, Cold War-era relationship with the island nation of Cuba, 120 miles south of Miami. President Trump did his best to put everything back on ice. Now the Biden administration says it will lift some of …

Cyr column: Colombia confirms peace can succeed

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. ***** “Bullets wrote our past. Education, our future.” On Jan. 28, the JEP (for Special Jurisdiction for Peace) in Colombia indicted eight FARC leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity. All …

From left to right, Colombia’s political leaders warmly welcome Biden

Colombia’s political leaders from the left to the right welcomed the arrival of US President Joe Biden to the White House on Wednesday. Far-right former President Alvaro Uribe said he wished “all the best to the United States” and President Ivan Duque‘s …

Joe Biden and Colombia | Part 2: ending the ‘War on Drugs’

President-elect Joe Biden wants to end the United States’ so-called “War on Drugs,” which may force Colombia’s President Ivan Duque to drastically revise domestic drug policies. Duque gladly returned to the hardline stance on drug use and drug trafficking …

Obama’s praise part of ‘odd’ year for author and Fairfield University professor

Like so many authors who have released books during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine, Phil Klay is disappointed that he hasn’t gotten to interact personally with his readers.Learning firsthand what his readers think is “one of the really …

Obama Names Bad Bunny and Lido Pimienta in Favorite Music of 2020 List

Former President Barack Obama has released his annual Favorite Music of 2020 music list, and yet again, our favorite former leader has shown he has some pretty fantastic taste. From country to Afro-Colombian EDM, Obama’s annual list spans many genres and …

How Colombia’s top corporate lawyer became a ‘threat to national security’

Colombia’s former chief prosecutor has gone from being one of the most powerful and influential corporate lawyers to facing trial for treason in just four years. Nestor Humberto Martinez was “Sarmiento’s guy,” the go-to guy for Colombia’s richest man, Luis …

Biden should look to Obama’s Asia-Pacific trade strategies

Much has been made of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) since it was signed in November. After all, participating countries account for 30% of the world’s GDP. Conspicuously absent was the United States. As president-elect Joe Biden …

Biden’s Likely Pick For USDA Tried To Resign From Same Position Under Obama Because He Had ‘Literally Nothing To Do’

Tom Vilsack, President-elect Joe Biden’s likely pick to lead the Department of Agriculture, mulled a resignation from that same position during Barack Obama’s presidency because he had “literally nothing to do.” Former Agriculture Sec. Tom Vilsack informed …

Biden must reboot US policy for Colombia

One of US President-elect Joe Biden’s virtues is a willingness to acknowledge mistakes, which may come in handy as he’s made some catastrophic ones in regard to Colombia. Now, as Biden begins to craft his own foreign policy, will he again be open to …

Joe Biden Snubs Latin America: No Calls to Mexico, Brazil, Colombia

The Brazilian newspaper O Globo noted on Friday that Joe Biden, who will presumably take the office of the U.S. presidency in January, has not made any calls to the heads of state of Latin America’s largest nations, skipping Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia …

Colombia congratulates US President-elect Joe Biden

Colombia’s President Ivan Duque congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday for his presidential election victory. In a Tweet, Duque congratulated the US President-elect and “Kamala Harris, the first female vice-President of the United States.” …

Tierra Prometida: una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con Barack Obama

Barack Obama empezó a redactar sus memorias poco después de finalizar su mandato. Sentado frente a su cuaderno de notas, bolígrafo en mano y con un esbozo definido del libro en la cabeza, la intención del presidente Obama era ofrecer un retrato honesto de …

What Colombia faces with a Trump or Biden presidency

With the outcome of the U.S Presidential election just hours – or worst case scenario a few days – away, among the many campaign promises, accusations, and character slamming on the campaign trail, there was one issue that both candidates could agree on: …

Did Trump’s Colombia drug policy fail because of mafia collusion?

The governments of Colombia and the US in 2018 agreed to cut cocaine production in half by 2023. Here’s how that became a catastrophic failure. Fifteen months before US assistant Secretary of State Thomas Shannon and Colombia’s former Foreign Minister …

Colombia’s chronic failure to prosecute FARC terrorism

Colombia’s peace process is revealing how the country’s prosecution has failed to investigate crimes allegedly committed by the FARC and other guerrilla groups for decades. The leaders of the FARC, whose guerrilla group disarmed in 2017, shocked the …

Reddit Crypto scam causes huge loss for Consumers, TDA Says Warning Signs Could Have Prevented Losses

A crypto scam on Reddit’s WallStreetBets forum made consumers loose millions. Trader Defense Advisory points out numerous red flags SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A crypto scam on Reddit’s WallStreetBets …

LA City Council Candidate, Molly Basler, Receives COVID Vaccine and Encourages Others to Get It

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Los Angeles City Council candidate and environmentalist, Molly Basler, has just received her COVID shot. "I received my COVID Pfizer Vaccine. I had much trepidation at first …

Zein Obagi, Litigation Attorney at Obagi Law Group, PC., Examines USC's Largest Sex Abuse Payout in Educational History

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The $1.1 billion settlements by USC to about 17,000 former patients of gynecologist George Tyndall was the largest sex-abuse settlement in educational history. However, the payouts …

Overlooked No More. Art Exhibit Dedicated to Celebrating the Accomplishment of Motherhood and Femininity.

Upcoming Virtual event with artists Trish Duggan and Gottfried Helnwein on their collaborated series Blue Madonna at Imagine Museum ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday May 10th a virtual event featuring …

J. Prince, TI, and Trae Tha Truth amongst celebrities who are speaking out in support of Larry Hoover Sr.

ADX Supermax engaging in Unconstitutional behavior by denying Larry Hoover Sr. legal visits and medical aid. FLORENCE, COLORADO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Justin A. Moore, was denied a scheduled and …

DRAGONSKIN™ BODY ARMOR FOR WOMEN

Pinnacle Armor® is manufacturing the latest generation of the Dragonskin™ body armor for both men & women. TORRANCE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pinnacle Armor® is manufacturing the latest generation of the …

NVBDC MILITARY AND VETERAN ORGANIZATION (MVO) TASK FORCE WELCOMES RE4ORMED AS THEIR NEWEST MEMBER

MVO Task Force achieves tactical and strategic objectives by partnering with organizations having equal goals to help Veteran Businesses. DETROIT, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NVBDC honors Military and Veteran …

Animal Wellness Action Calls on Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to Cancel Bison Hunt in Grand Canyon National Park

Opening Up Hunting in a Jewel of the National Park System Would Be Harmful Precedent WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action and partner organizations called on Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to …

Protect and Serve: Law Enforcement Responds to New Challenges

Your law enforcement officers have to have your support WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The “Defund the Police” movement has gained widespread exposure due to negative news media reports and as a result …

Election integrity watchdog calls on WI lawmakers to investigate 'Wisconsin 5’

Group describes how five cities invited unlawful private meddling in 2020 elections MADISON, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An attorney for The Amistad Project, the leading election integrity watchdog, is delivering …

Minneapolis Firefighters Association Endorses Mickey Moore for 9th Ward City Council

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., USA, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Minneapolis Firefighters Association Endorses Mickey Moore for 9th Ward City Council MINNEAPOLIS, May 6, 2021—Ward 9 Minneapolis City Council candidate Mickey Moore announced today …

Shareholder Rights Attorney Timothy L. Miles Awarded the Recognition of America’s Most Honored Lawyers – Top 1% 2021

Shareholder Rights Attorney Timothy L. Miles Has Been Awarded the Recognition of America’s Most Honored Lawyers – Top 1% 2021 HENDERSONVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Registry has confirmed that Timothy L …

Jukka Davidsson: Freedom of Speech is Essential Cornerstone for Democratic Society

The Common Sense Conservative, a YouTube channel of Robert Zerfing has released a short film about Joe Biden’s controversial activities in Europe. MIKKELI, FINLAND, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Common Sense Conservative, a YouTube …

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Hoyer Statement on Biden Administration's "America the Beautiful" Plan

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today about the Biden Administration's "America the Beautiful" Plan:  "I applaud President Biden's goal of preserving 30% of America's …

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles is Investigating GoodRx Holdings, Inc. on Behalf of Shareholders

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles is Investigating GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (GDRX) on Behalf of Shareholders GoodRx Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GDRX) HENDERSONVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Law …

As Demands for Human Rights Reforms Increase, Few Can Even Define What Their 30 Human Rights Are – Free Booklet Helps

United for Human Rights offers free copies of UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the international standard that is more relevant today than ever. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hate and …

City Council Candidate, Molly Basler, Rally's Residents on Earth Day to Stop Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Earth Day, local residents mobilized to block the Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project and the nearby SoCal Gas plant.  Some residents are concerned that a complete restoration …

House Committee To Vote on Bipartisan Retirement Legislation

Measure Will Improve Workplace Retirement Plans and Access to Lifetime Income Solutions WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, May 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A House Committee is expected to vote today on bipartisan retirement security legislation …

Social Links announces the launch of Gamayun for online open-source investigations

The new product will bring ease and affordability to OSINT investigators AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, May 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Social Links, a Netherlands-based IT company, providing OSINT solutions for law enforcement divisions, …