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Hunting Colombian guerillas

By The World ⋅ March 12, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Law of the Jungle: The Hunt for Colombian Guerillas tells the tale of how a group of Colombian soldiers on a mission to rescue hostages from FARC rebels stumbled upon a stash of buried cash. Marco Werman speaks with the book’s author, John Otis. Download MP3

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Etelvina Maldonado

By The World ⋅ January 28, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

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In the past 24 hours, we’ve heard of the passing of historian Howard Zinn, and novelist J.D. Salinger. Both men well-known here in the US — but both also had great influence on how people outside this country view America. For our Global Hit today, we want to tell you about a woman who died this week, unknown to many here in the U.S. Etelvina Maldonado was 75. Even in her home of Colombia, Etelvina Maldonado was not a household name.

Finding a good cup of joe in Colombia

By The World ⋅ December 22, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ Transcript

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Colombia, the world’s third-leading coffee exporter, is famous for its high-quality, hand-picked beans. But while Colombia excels at growing and selling coffee, getting a decent cup in Colombia itself is another matter entirely as John Otis reports from Bogotá. Download MP3

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Visiting Colombia’s national parks

By The World ⋅ October 30, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Despite the country’s dangerous reputation, the tourist business is booming in Colombia. The capital Bogotá and port city of Cartagena have both noted upticks in tourism. But some of the country’s most spectacular sights, like the Caño Cristales River (pictured), are located in former war zones and are still struggling to attract visitors. Later today, John Otis reports on efforts to improve the region’s image. Download MP3 (Photo: John Otis)

Bomba Estereo

By The World ⋅ October 19, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to Colombian band Bomba Estereo who do to cumbia what the Rolling Stones did to the blues: they rock it out.

Deserting from the FARC

By The World ⋅ October 14, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the country’s largest guerrilla group known as the FARC, is losing thousands of its fighters. They’re not dying…they’re giving up. Correspondent John Otis reports.

Colombia’s spy agency scandal

By The World ⋅ September 25, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Colombia intelligence agency, the DAS, has been caught eavesdropping on citizens known to be critics of Colombia’s President Alvaro Uribe. That’s feeding suspicion that the orders came from the top. John Otis reports from the capital Bogota.

Colombian rocker Juanes to play Havana

By The World ⋅ September 15, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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__ JUANES __ LA VIDA... ES UN RATICO __

On September 20th, Colombian rocker Juanes plans to play a concert in Havana, Cuba. He says the visit is not about politics, but many of his Cuban fans in the United States are not so sure, and they’re not happy about it. Marco Werman speaks with Jordan Levin of The Miami Herald who is covering the Juanes concert. Download MP3

Colombian presidential term limits

By The World ⋅ September 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The World’s William Troop reports on the debate in Colombia over presidential term limits. There’s a push to allow Colombian President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term in office. Critics say that would open the door to future dictators to trample Colombian democracy.

Father carries cross for FARC hostages

By The World ⋅ September 4, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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The father of a Colombian soldier who has been held by the FARC rebel group for almost 12 years is carrying a cross through the country to remind people of those hostages still being held in the jungle. John Otis reports from Colombia

Colombia’s displaced people

By The World ⋅ August 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Colombia is second only to Sudan in the number of people displaced from their homes because of war and violence. This despite claims by the Colombian government that the long guerrilla war is winding down. Correspondent John Otis reports on the plight of Colombians who may never return home.

Stumping for US bases in Colombia

By The World ⋅ August 7, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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John Otis reports from Colombia about President Alvaro Uribe’s efforts to win support from other South American nations for putting some new US military bases in his country. But he’s apparently finding it a hard sell.

Entire program – July 13, 2009

By The World ⋅ July 13, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Today on The World: Casualties are up in Afghanistan, as the US troop escalation hits full swing; Colombian guerillas cross into Venezuela looking for new hostages for ransom; And why an effort to mobilize young voters through the Internet violates Japan’s election law. >>>Listen to the show

Kidnappers cross into Venezuela

By The World ⋅ July 13, 2009 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Kidnappings in Colombia are down. But the kidnappers are still busy. Colombian guerrillas and criminal gangs are now crossing the border into Venezuela to find new victims for ransom. John Otis reports from San Cristobal, Venezuela. Listen

Obama meets Colombian president

By The World ⋅ June 29, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

As President Obama hosts visiting Colombian president Alvaro Uribe, trade unionist back in Colombia continue to face mortal danger. John Otis reports from Cucuta that Uribe will have to show progress on stemming anti-union violence if he wants to see action on a free-trade pact with the United States. Listen