Latest update: 18/05/2009 

- Alvaro Uribe - Colombia - presidential elections


Defence minister resigns with a view to the presidency
Defence minister resigns with a view to the presidency
Colombian Defence Minister Juan Manuel Santos (pictured) has resigned and is considering a run for the presidency in 2010. Lawmakers are meanwhile debating a bill that would allow incumbent President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term.

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