Tag Archives: farc
Progressive Paisa Killed in Politics
Posted on 08. Oct, 2012 by Colin.
My review of ‘Oblivion’ by Hector Abad Faciolince, which describes the life of a progressive paisa doctor killed by paramilitaries.
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Socialist Graffiti at Colombia’s National University
Posted on 16. Mar, 2012 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Over 70 pics of the socialist graffiti that decorates Colombia’s National University in Bogota.
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Narcoterrorism: The Other World Terror
Posted on 16. Dec, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: An overview on narcoterrorism and its lack of awareness in the developed world.
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Understanding Uribismo
Posted on 12. Dec, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Explaining the politically incorrect definition of “uribismo,” as it was explained to me by a proud uribista.
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Plan Colombia: An Overview
Posted on 11. Oct, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Brief overview of Plan Colombia, the US-funded strategy to stabilize the country.
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My Ugly American Rant
Posted on 07. Oct, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Why the United States of America and our influence is good for the world.
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Contributed Story: Two Maids I’ve Had in Cali
Posted on 30. Aug, 2011 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Story of two women from a rural Cauca torn apart by guerrilla-paramilitary violence.
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FARC, Guerrillas, and Paramilitaries in Colombia
Posted on 13. May, 2010 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Brief history written by Michael Reid’s Forgotten Continent on the armed conflict in Colombia involving FARC, ELN, paramilitaries, and of course the Colombian state.
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Security and Militarization in Colombia
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I discuss the security and militarization climate in Colombia.
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Why I’m Bullish on Colombia
Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by Colin.
SUMMARY: Why I believe Colombia will emerge to be a dynamic economy and one of the most influential countries in Latin America.
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My Juanes Post
Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I live in Colombia, and I blog, so I must blog about Medellin, Colombia paisa rocker Juanes, even though his music is poxy.
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A Little Background on The Mick
Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: A slew of shorts about The Mick’s past, alcoholism, taste in women, slang, and stories from Bogota, Colombia.
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Aprovechadores vs. Those in Need
Posted on 29. Aug, 2009 by Colin.
SUMMARY: I reply to my first hate comment discerning the difference between Latinos who take advantage of gringos and those truly in need.
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International Health Insurance
