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Canadian Oil and Mining Firms To Be Listed In Colombia
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Colombia will exceed last yearâs record in private bond issues in 2010 as low interest rates spur companies to sell debt amid rising investor demand, said Juan Pablo Cordoba , president of the countryâs main stock exchange.Latest News : Colombia Companies to Exceed ’09 Bond Issue Record, Cordoba Says
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Colombiaâs companies will exceed their 2009 bond issue record this year by selling more than 13.4 trillion pesos ($7.08 billion) worth of securities, said Juan Pablo Cordoba, the president of Bolsa de Valores de Colombia, the nationâs main securities exchange, while speaking in Bogota.Latest News : Brazil's Petrobras announces oil discovery in Colombia
Brazil's state-owned oil and gas giant Petrobras announced on Thursday an oil discovery in the Balay onshore exploration block in Colombia. According to Petrobras, the discovery was made at a depth of 4,652 meters in drilling in the department of Casanare. An operation test proved an initial flow of 1,314 barrels of oil per day. Full potential of the discovery was yet to be confirmed. Petrobras ...Latest News : Fans Riot At Metallica Gig In Colombia
Around 160 people have been arrested and at least eight people injured during a riot outside a Metallica concert in Bogota, Colombia.Brazilian firm announces oil find in Colombia
/EFE) Brazilian state-controlled energy giant Petrobras has said that it discovered oil at a block in eastern Colombia.UN Report Condemns Human Rights Situation in Colombia
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a report highly critical of the situation in Colombia, which betrays the insecurity of human rights defenders and their stigmatization, including members of the government of Alvaro Uribe . There continue to be in Colombia attitudes of harassment and persecution of human rights defenders and their families, wrote the High Commissioner Navi ...Brazilian firm announces oil find in Colombia
Rio de Janeiro, March 12 : Brazilian state-controlled energy giant Petrobras has said that it discovered oil at a block in eastern Colombia.International News: Metallica cause chaos in Colombia
Mayhem broke out as hundreds of frenzied fans tried to gatecrash a Metallica show in Colombia.Petrobras Strikes Black Gold in Colombia's Balay Block
Brazilian state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro said Thursday that it had discovered oil at a well in Colombia. The discovery was made in the Balay inland block. Petrobras holds a 45% operating stake in the block via its Petrobras Colombia Limited unit.Rights groups slam EU free trade deal with Colombia
The European Union is close to reaching a free trade deal with Colombia. But human rights watchdogs, trade union organizations and some politicians believe the agreement would send all the wrong signals to Bogota.Canada To Ratify Colombia FTA,
Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, and Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Canadian Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture), on March 10 tabled legislation to implement the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement.Colombia Pharmaceuticals And Healthcare Report Q2 2010 - New Market Report Published
In The Q210 Business Environment Ratings table for the Americas, Colombia scores 51.7, falling one place to seventh among the 10 major markets in the Americas.BNP Paribas Open Results
Thursday At The Indian Wells Tennis Garden Indian Wells, Calif. Purse: Men, $4.5 million (Masters 1000); Women, $4.5 million (Premier) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men First Round Jeremy Chardy , France, def. Potito Starace , Italy, 6-1, 4-1 retired. Fabio Fognini , Italy, def. Olivier Rochus , Belgium, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5. Florent Serra , France, def. Alejandro Falla , Colombia, 6-1, 6-2. Guillermo ...Canada-Colombia Trade Deal: New Report Chronicles Assassination of 45 Colombian Union Leaders
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - Amid new reports of human rights abuses in Colombia involving the assassination of union leaders, Canada's largest labour organization says it is appalled the Harper government will try to fast-track approval of a free trade deal with that country.Brazil, Colombia, Peru: Latin America Bond and Currency Preview
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- The following events and economic reports may influence trading in Latin American local bonds and currencies today. Bond yields and exchange rates are from the previous dayâs session.Media Advisory: Ken Georgetti Comments on Trade Deal With Colombia
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - Ken Georgetti, president of the Canadian Labour Congress, will be available for media comment on the federal government's decision to reintroduce enabling legislation for a trade agreement with Colombia.Canada-Colombia Trade Deal: New Report Chronicles Assassination of 45 Colombian Union Leaders
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 03/10/10) - Amid new reports of human rights abuses in Colombia involving the assassination of union leaders, Canada's largest labour organization says it is appalled the Harper government will try to fast-track approval of a free trade deal with that country. I'm deeply saddened by a new report from Colombia's National Labour School that chronicles the ...Colombia’s Proteccion to Invest in Private Equity (Update2)
March 9 (Bloomberg) -- Proteccion SA , Colombiaâs second- biggest pension fund, plans to invest 2.4 trillion pesos ($1.3 billion) in private equity in the next two years after reaching the government-set limit on stocks.Land mines take a toll on Colombia's poor
MANZANARES , Colombia â Colombia may no longer lead the world in land mine victims, but the explosives placed by antigovernment rebels are still sowing tragedy, especially among the poor peasants and ex-combatants recruited to manually eradicate coca plants.Colombian rebels give hostage handover coordinates
Colombia's FARC guerrillas have issued coordinates for the release of two soldiers held in rebel camps deep in the jungles, a leftist senator involved in mediation efforts said on Thursday.BHP, Anglo, Xstrata Ship Coal 10,000 Miles on China Price Surge
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- BHP Billiton Plc , Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc are shipping coal 10,000 miles to China from their Cerrejon mine in Colombia for the first time this year because of surging demand and rising prices in Asia.BHP, Anglo, Xstrata Ship Coal 10,000 Miles on China Price Surge
BHP Billiton Plc, Anglo American Plc and Xstrata Plc are shipping coal 10,000 miles to China from their Cerrejon mine in Colombia for the first time this year because of surging demand and rising prices in Asia.Canadian firm makes new oil discovery in Colombia
Canadian-owned Pacific Rubiales has made a new oil discovery at an exploration well located in Colombia's Llanos Orientales region, a media report said.Minatura Gold Announces Commencement of Drilling Program in Colombia at Its Zaragoza Project
EL BAGRE, Colombia----Minatura Gold announced that it completed the drilling of the first of a 50-hole drilling program in certain gold mining concessions located in Colombiaâs Department of Antioquia on 1,775 acres, including the Coco Hondo and Angostura properties .Canadian firm makes new oil discovery in Colombia
/EFE) Canadian-owned Pacific Rubiales has made a new oil discovery at an exploration well located in Colombia's Llanos Orientales region, a media report said.Canadian firm makes new oil discovery in Colombia
Bogota, March 10 : Canadian-owned Pacific Rubiales has made a new oil discovery at an exploration well located in Colombia's Llanos Orientales region, a media report said.Metallica fans riot at concert
METALLICA's fans got caught in a riot at the band's concert in Colombia when hundreds of fans without tickets crashed the gig. 160 people were arrested.Monterrey's Morales: Draw In Colombia With Once Caldas As Good As Victory
Monterrey finished their Copa Libertadores game against Once Caldas with just nine men and one goal. However, that was enough to give the Mexican title holders a draw and sent the club back home with a valuable point.Metallica Fans Riot
A riot broke out at Metallica's concert in Bogota, Colombia on Wednesday (March 10th). Video footage availableVillegas to have large following at Doral
DORAL, Fla. (AP) -- Last week, Camilo Villegas went to Colombia. This week, Colombia is coming to him.Honored for charity work
South Laguna resident Margarita Martin has been nominated for the Woman of the Year Award in her native Colombia.Colombia’s Dollar Purchases ‘No Match’ for Inflows (Update2)
March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Colombiaâs plan to buy $20 million a day in the foreign-exchange market may be âno matchâ for the dollars pouring into the country from exports and foreign direct investment, Morgan Stanley said.Copa Libertadores: Sao Paulo moves into second place
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) -- Washington scored twice as Sao Paulo of Brazil won 2-0 at Paraguayan club Nacional in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores on Thursday.With Colombian free-trade deal, Ottawa pushes the 'right side' of Latin America
Canada's trade with Colombia is minimal, but new accord furthers Prime Minister's efforts to support free-market democraciesVillegas runs away to win Honda Classic
(AP) PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Camilo Villegas was checking his phone constantly on the driving range, barely bothering to hit any balls and instead seeking updates on how his brother was doing at a Nationwide Tour event in their native Colombia.BNP Paribas Open Results
INDIAN WELLS, California (AP) -- Results Thursday from the BNP Paribas Open, a $4.5 million ATP Tour and $4.5 million WTA Tour event on hardcourts at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden (seedings in parentheses): Singles Men First Round Jeremy Chardy , France, def. Potito Starace , Italy, 6-1, 4-1 retired. Fabio Fognini , Italy, def. Olivier Rochus , Belgium, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5. Florent Serra , France ...Colombia’s BVC Gains to Record on Speculation Volumes Will Rise
March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Bolsa de Valores de Colombia SA , Colombiaâs main securities exchange, gained to a record in Bogota trading on speculation volumes will surge as new stock futures begin trading and companies hold initial public offerings.Sao Paulo moves into second place with win
Washington scored twice as Sao Paulo of Brazil won 2-0 at Paraguayan club Nacional in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores on Thursday. Cerro of Uruguay also enjoyed an away win, while Brazilian clubs Internacional and Cruzeiro were held to draws. Washington rounded the goalkeeper to put Sao Paulo ahead in the 59th minute and converted a low cross from the left for the second in the 90th...Colombia’s BVC Reaches Record on Bets Volumes to Rise (Update1)
March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Bolsa de Valores de Colombia SA , the countryâs main securities exchange, rose to a record in Bogota trading on speculation volumes will surge as new stock derivatives begin trading and companies hold initial public offerings.Gary Shapiro: President Obama, Free the Panama and Colombia Trade Agreements!
President Obama announced a worthy goal during his January State of the Union address: double exports in five years. The goal is clear, specific, has...Colombia's Uribe arrives to attend Chilean new president's inauguration
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe arrived on Wednesday to attend the inauguration of Chilean President-elect Sebastian Pinera. Upon his arrival at Santiago International Airport at 4: 30 p.m. local time (1930 GMT), Uribe expressed sympathy and solidarity with the Chileans who were affected by the Feb. 27 quake . I know that Chile will overcome this tragedy, Uribe said. We wish the great nation ...Indian Wells men's singles round 1 results
Indian Wells men's singles first round results on Thursday (prefix denotes seeding, * new result). * Mardy Fish (U.S.) beat Michael Berrer (Germany) 1-6 6-1 6-3 * Rainer Schuettler (Germany) beat Thiago Alves (Brazil) 7-5 6-0 * Daniel Koellerer (Austria) beat Rajeev Ram (U.S.) 6-1 6-3 * Brian Dabul (Argentina) beat Leonardo Mayer (Argentina) 7-6(4) 6-2 Mario Ancic (Croatia) beat Bobby Reynolds ...Obama issues new call on China over yuan
President Barack Obama called on China to embrace a market oriented exchange rate, upping US pressure on the yuan at a time of turmoil in Washington's delicate relations with Beijing.Obama pushes trade initiative as jobs helper
President Barack Obama sought Thursday to put some detail behind his lofty drive to double U.S. exports over the next five years, calling the effort imperative to putting people back to work. But doubts remain about how many net jobs his trade agenda will create â and how he will get it done.Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn in
The earth shook and shook Thursday as dignitaries walked in for the swearing-in of Sebastian Pinera as Chile's president. It shook some more as they waited for him.Oversight Risk Consulting Opens Office in Colombia
Oversight Risk Consulting announced today the re-opening of their office in Bogota, Colombia. Oversight specializes in security risk management, consulting and services.ÃThree People Stabbed, 50 Arrested Outside Colombian Metallica Show
If you stand in the way of Colombian metalheads, chances are you'll get hurt. A bunch of Colombian heavy metal fans crashed the Metallica show in Bogota on Wednesday (March 10) night, leaving the outside of Simon Bolivar Park in chaos with three people stabbed, a police officer injured and property demolished, according to Colombia Reports.Colombia’s Peso Strengthens to a Five-Month High on Inflows
March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Colombiaâs peso climbed to its strongest level in almost five months, extending its run as the worldâs best-performing currency this year amid speculation investment inflows will continue.Golf-WGC-CA Championship first round scores
Leading scores from WGC-CA Championship at the TPC Blue Monster in Miami, Florida on Thursday (par-72; U.S. unless stated) 67 Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) 67 68 Robert Allenby (Australia) 68 1 2 3
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