Colombia, or formally, the Republic of Colombia (Spanish: República de Colombia (help·info), IPA [re'puβ̞lika ð̞e ko'lombja]), is the northwesternmost country of South America. Colombia is bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the North by the Atlantic Ocean, through the Caribbean Sea; and to the west by Panama and the Pacific Ocean. Colombia is also the only country in South America that borders both the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. Read more at Wikipedia


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A year later, U.S. trade with Colombia grows while anxiety mounts

...— At the Colombian Embassy in Washington, Ambassador Carlos Urrutia says there’s no doubt that his country’s trade deal with the U.S. has paid off: Colombian businesses are sending more socks and cosmetics to California, beet sugar to New York and glass to...

Carrefour falls back on doubts over emerging market retreat

...The stock remains up 14 percent in the last five weeks. Carrefour raised 2.8 billion euros last year, selling units in Indonesia, Colombia, and Malaysia. Last month it sold a 12 percent stake in its CarrefourSA (CARFA.IS) venture in Turkey. Plassat, who plans...

Carrefour falls back on doubts over emerging market retreat

...The stock remains up 14 percent in the last five weeks. Carrefour raised 2.8 billion euros last year, selling units in Indonesia, Colombia, and Malaysia. Last month it sold a 12 percent stake in its CarrefourSA venture in Turkey. Plassat, who plans to invest...

Milan wrap up deal for Zapata

...ahead of their forthcoming friendlies. Sky Sports' reporters reflect on how the 20 Premier League clubs have done this season. The Colombia international, 26, moved to the San Siro on a season-long loan last summer and his performances for the Rossoneri -...

EM bond supply on course for new record

...trails the other two regions but still has USD53.17bn of issuance. Brazil is the most dominant market, followed by Mexico and Colombia. More than the regional breakdowns, what's perhaps more intriguing is the split by issuer type, with corporates dominating...

Repatriation of refugees from Liberia to Côte d'Ivoire picks up this year

...Along the border with Colombia, Panama's Darien region is a thick and inhospitable jungle accessible only by boat. Yet many Colombians have taken refuge here after fleeing the irregular armed groups who control large parts of jungle territory on the other...

Simeone won't block Falcao

...has seemingly paved the way for Radamel Falcao's exit by admitting he won't block a potential move for the striker. The future of the Colombia intentional has been the subject of fevered speculation in recent months, with reports in England suggesting that...

Maersk to Hike Rates in Asia-Caribbean Trade

...Cambodia and Taiwan to Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Bolivia and Colombia, the hike will be $750 per 20-foot container and $1,500 per 40-foot container.Additionally, the container line will boost raise...

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Afro hairdressers contest held in Colombia

Afro hairdressers contest held in Colombia The ninth contest of Afro hairdressers took place on Sunday in Cali, Colombia with designers creating fantastical creations from hair. The Afro hairstyles ha... From: AFP Views: 13 0 ratings Time: 00:39 More in Howto & Style

VIDEO: Meet Colombia's female bodyguards

Women are now being recruited to Colombia's National Protection Unit as bodyguards - a role traditionally filled by men.

Argentina Coach Hopeful Messi Will Recover Before World Cup Qualifying Matches

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella on Tuesday (May 14) said he hopes Argentina captain Lionel Messi will recover from a lingering hamstring injury ahead of the side's upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Argentina, who lead the South American qualification with 24 points from 11 matches, will face Colombia on June 7 at home before heading to Ecuador four days later for qualifiers. Ecuador are currently second with 20 points and Colombia third with 19, though both have played one game fewer.

VIDEO: Would-be robber struck by bus

A would-be robber had a lucky escape after he was struck by a bus, moments after he snatched a woman's mobile phone in Bogota, Colombia.

Tyler Farrar Takes Stage Four in Amgen Tour of California

Tyler Farrar won the fourth stage of the Amgen Tour of California in a mass sprint Wednesday (15 May) and Colombia's Janier Acevedo topped the overall standings for the third day.

Colombia Looks to Reduce 'Informal' Workers

Almost half of workers in Colombia's cities are self-employed, a number that the government is trying to reduce with new tax laws to encourage formal hiring. WSJ's Dan Molinski reports via WorldStream.

Latin America Long-Term: The Colombia Call

Latin America Long-Term: The Colombia Call May 10 (Bloomberg) -- On today's "Chart Attack," Eurasia Group Director of Global Markets Jason Press and Bloomberg's Adam Johnson look at the long term Lati... From: Bloomberg Views: 16 1 ratings Time: 02:38 More in News & Politics

Personal Security Gets a Woman's Touch

They're a new breed of hired guns. Fierce Colombian women doing what has long been thought of as a man's job. Nine females are now part of Colombia's National Protection Unit where they guard the lives of those at risk. Rafael Perdomo has been training the new team to make sure they are in top shape.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper, centre, receives military honours upon his arrival to Cali, Colombia, Wednesday. Some of Latin America's presidents, including Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru, are looking to decrease trade barriers as they gather in Cali for the two-day summit. - Published on 2013-05-23 10:47:00 by CBC News

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, centre, receives military honours upon his arrival to Cali, Colombia, Wednesday. Some of Latin America's presidents, including Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru, are looking to decrease trade barriers as they gather in Cali for the two-day summit.

Published by CBC News on 2013-05-23 10:47:00


                     
              A couple walk on a pedestrian bridge in Cali, Colombia, Wednesday, May 22, 2013.  Some of Latin American presidents including Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru are looking to decrease trade barriers as they gather in Cali for the VII Pacific Alliance Summit. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
            
                   - Published on 2013-05-22 17:27:00 by Boston.com

A couple walk on a pedestrian bridge in Cali, Colombia, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Some of Latin American presidents including Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru are looking to decrease trade barriers as they gather in Cali for the VII Pacific Alliance Summit. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-22 17:27:00

iol news pic Colombia March for Peace~1 - Published on 2013-05-22 14:33:00 by Independent Online (South Africa)

iol news pic Colombia March for Peace~1

Published by Independent Online (South Africa) on 2013-05-22 14:33:00

Pablo Zabaleta listo para Colombia, no descarta MLS en el futuro - Published on 2013-05-22 13:34:00 by Goal.com

Pablo Zabaleta listo para Colombia, no descarta MLS en el futuro

Published by Goal.com on 2013-05-22 13:34:00

Man tries to rob a woman for her cell phone in Bogata, Colombia. - Published on 2013-05-22 13:16:00 by EUR This N That

Man tries to rob a woman for her cell phone in Bogata, Colombia.

Published by EUR This N That on 2013-05-22 13:16:00


                     
                     
              Carlos Munoz, of Colombia, is congratulated by a crew member after a qualification run on the first day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 18, 2013. Munoz later qualified in second place with a speed of of 228.342 mph. in the

Carlos Munoz, of Colombia, is congratulated by a crew member after a qualification run on the first day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 18, 2013. Munoz later qualified in second place with a speed of of 228.342 mph. in the "Fast Nine" session. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-21 18:36:00

Prime Minister Stephen Harper heads to Peru and then to Colombia for trade talks this week - after he speaks to his caucus about a growing Senate expense scandal that claimed his chief of staff over the weekend. - Published on 2013-05-21 05:22:00 by CBC News

Prime Minister Stephen Harper heads to Peru and then to Colombia for trade talks this week - after he speaks to his caucus about a growing Senate expense scandal that claimed his chief of staff over the weekend.

Published by CBC News on 2013-05-21 05:22:00

 

Rajvi Shah, the head of USAID, hands a land title to a woman who had been forced off her property by Colombia's civil conflict.
 
 - Published on 2013-05-18 23:55:00 by Miami Herald

Rajvi Shah, the head of USAID, hands a land title to a woman who had been forced off her property by Colombia's civil conflict.

Published by Miami Herald on 2013-05-18 23:55:00


                     
              Atletico de Madrid's Radamel Falcao from Colombia, center, and teammates celebrate defeating Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Friday, May 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
            
                   - Published on 2013-05-17 20:42:00 by Boston.com

Atletico de Madrid's Radamel Falcao from Colombia, center, and teammates celebrate defeating Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final soccer match at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Friday, May 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-17 20:42:00

iol news pic Juna Miguel Santos Colombia - Published on 2013-05-17 14:18:00 by Independent Online (South Africa)

iol news pic Juna Miguel Santos Colombia

Published by Independent Online (South Africa) on 2013-05-17 14:18:00

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in Simeone won't block Falcao
Football365.co.za - 2013-05-23 15:26:00

They played with a five-man defence which made it very difficult for us to go forward ... But it isn't a disaster. There is still a match to be played there and their tactics will have to change. The tie is still wide open....

in Olimpia hold Fluminense in Libertadores quarters
Sport Balla - 2013-05-23 09:13:00

At some point... in a demanding tournament like the Libertadores Cup, we were going to pay dearly for a lack of grade and character one gets with championships and (many) matches...

in Big away win puts Santa Fe within reach of semis
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