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INFLUENZA A (H1N1)
Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe has swine flu
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has contracted the Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu virus but is well enough to continue to work, albeit in quarantine, his spokesman said.
VENEZUELA
Chavez threatens to cut ties with Colombia over US access to bases
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has announced that he was preparing to break off diplomatic relations with Colombia, escalating the dispute over the Colombian government’s decision to grant the US military access to its bases.
COLOMBIA
Washington defends agreement to use army bases
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has defended a controversial military agreement with Colombia, insisting that the US is not 'creating' army bases, but will be using existing bases in the South American country to fight drug trafficking.
COLOMBIA
Bogota says deal reached with Washington over military bases
Colombian officials said an agreement text was finalised outlining Washington's use of seven military bases in the Latin American country for drug trafficking surveillance. The deal has been severely criticised by several regional leaders.
COLOMBIA
Uribe says a 2010 re-election bid would be 'inconvenient'
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe (pictured) appeared to backtrack on controversial plans to run for a third term, describing a possible 2010 re-election bid as "inconvenient" and saying he did not want to seem "enamoured with power".
COLOMBIA
Senate approves referendum on Uribe's re-election
Colombian senators have approved a proposed referendum that aims to change the constitution and let President Alvaro Uribe seek an unprecedented third term in 2010, though the text must still pass through the constitutional court.
COLOMBIA
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.
COLOMBIA - FARC
Uribe rejects foreign help in hostage release
Following the FARC's recent offer to release six hostages, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe rejected foreign help in negotiating their release in a comment apparently aimed at Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
COLOMBIA
Ex-hostage Ingrid Betancourt returns to Colombia
Ingrid Betancourt, the French-Colombian politician snatched by FARC rebels while running for president in 2002 and held hostage for six years before being released in July, paid a surprise visit to Colombia on Saturday.
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COLOMBIA
Uribe 'hampers justice efforts,' says Human Rights Watch
The international watchdog NGO Human Rights Watch has criticised Colombian President Alvaro Uribe for interfering with investigations regarding his ties with paramilitary groups.
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