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This little boy, probably 8, is entertaining himself in this empty lot located next to where his parents have their cart selling snacks to the locals.54

Surviving Poor in Bogota

by C F Stan

This little boy, probably 8, is entertaining himself in this empty lot located next to where his parents have their cart selling snacks to the locals. I'm going to pull at your heart strings because to... published 7 hours ago

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Colombian Kindness

by C F Stan

This entry is about how kindness grabbed my attention in a country where people think of drug lords, danger, jungles, poverty and more. I have discovered Colombians to be incredibly polite. I'm talking... published 8 hours ago

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Sizing Up Bogota

by C F Stan

Back in February (2008), I accompanied my husband for a week's visit to Bogotá, Colombia and LOVED it. I am more excited now than before for the big move there. I had a great time with my friend and her... published 34 hours ago

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Luxury but Cheap Accommodation and lodging in Bogota, Colombia

by pellic

Many visitors travel to Bogota nowadays. Most of them believe that they can find nice apartments to live for cheap prices. This is possible but it often takes allot of time and energy to do this. For the... published 4 days ago

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Cheap Luxury Accommodation in Bogota, Colombia

by Quingelexiz

    Many people claim Colombia is not a safe place to spend your vacation. But for me, this isn’t true. If you know where you are going in Colombia, you should have not problem. I so many great... published 4 days ago

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Momones: a fruit memoir

by barranca

Some fruits are worth climbing trees to enjoy. A fruit from my childhood that is not widely known in the United States but is considered a delicacy in the tropical regions of Colombia and Venezuela are... published 2 months ago

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Battle of Cartagena (1815)

by balisunset

The French Revolution, Napoleon’s rise in Europe, and the enthronement of his brother Joseph Bonaparte in Spain had far-reaching effects in Spain’s western hemisphere colonies. First, the principles of... published 2 months ago

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Ingrid Betancourt appears poised to relaunch a political career43

Betancourt seeks ways to serve her country

by ravcom

Ingrid Betancourt appears poised to relaunch a political careerIngrid Betancourt appears poised to relaunch a political career in Colombia following the euphoria of her liberation from six years' captivity in... published 4 months ago

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Carfree in Portland?

by radgirl

A 6 mile circular route of city streets in Portland, Oregon will be closed to cars for 6 hours Sunday, June 22 as the grand finale to the Towards Carfree Cities conference running from June 16th- 20th. ... published 5 months ago

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The recruitment of minors by "narco-terrorist" groups such as the FARC and the ELN (not to mention other groups that use children as soldiers) is a serious violation of human rights and of International Law.   68

Not a Pretty Picture - The FARC in Fotos

by Guru-C

New photos of FARC atrocities with commentary. published 8 months ago

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