Worldfocus producer Ivette Feliciano shares a video and blog of her efforts to get two South American presidents as guests on the show.
All Posts Tagged With: "Colombia"
Video Blog
September 21, 2009
Hoping for interviews with South American leaders
Signature Video
September 14, 2009
“Biblioburro” - a donkey library - visits Colombian children
In rural Colombia, a man is bringing knowledge to hundreds of farm children on the back of a burro. A librarian, he travels far and wide to hand out books.
Perspectives
April 28, 2009
Colombia may play host to relocated U.S. military hub
After Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa decided not to renew an agreement allowing the U.S. to use an air base in Ecuador, speculation has swirled as to where in the region the U.S. will move. Reportedly, the military is considering moving its operations to Colombia -- but as a Worldfocus contributing blogger writes, Colombia may not welcome the U.S. with open arms.
Perspectives
April 24, 2009
Latin Americans keep politics out of the economy
The Latin American economy is expected to contract this year as countries face losses from declining exports, tourism and remittances. But while some world leaders have become political casualties of the economic crisis, blogger Thiago de Aragão writes that in most Latin American countries, people seem to sift apart economic and political issues.
Perspectives
February 9, 2009
Weakened rebels release several hostages in Colombia
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about the release of several hostages by Colombia’s longtime insurgent group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and details the experience of one hostage.
Perspectives
December 18, 2008
Ponzi schemes strike in U.S., Russia and Colombia
In the wake of the $50 billion Madoff fraud case, a Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about worldwide Ponzi schemes and their relationship to the global financial crisis.
Video
October 30, 2008
Colombian military officers punished for killing civilians
Christopher Sabatini explains the Colombian military's ties to American capital.
Video
October 2, 2008
Armed groups displace people in Colombia
Maria McFarland of Human Rights Watch discusses Colombia's displaced population and the role of the U.S. government.
Perspectives
September 9, 2008
Legislation could alter Colombia’s constitution
A Worldfocus contributing blogger analyses potential pros and cons of legislation altering Colombia's constitution.
