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Ecuador's Defense Minister Javier Ponce (L) speaks during a ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Ecuador's Defense Minister Javier Ponce (L) speaks during a news conference as he is accompanied by his Colombian counterpart Gabriel Silva at Tequendama hotel in Bogota November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Jose Miguel Gomez (COLOMBIA POLITICS MILITARY)

Ecuador's Interior Minister Miguel Carvajal (L) speaks to Colombia's ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:52:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Ecuador's Interior Minister Miguel Carvajal (L) speaks to Colombia's Defense Minister Gabriel Silva (R) and his Ecuadorean counterpart Javier Ponce during a bilateral meeting at Tequendama hotel in Bogota November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Jose Miguel Gomez (COLOMBIA POLITICS MILITARY)

Colombia's Defense Minister Gabiel Silva (L) and his Ecuadorean ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombia's Defense Minister Gabiel Silva (L) and his Ecuadorean counterpart Javier Ponce (C) smile as Ecuador's Interior Minister Miguel Carvajal looks on during a bilateral meeting at Tequendama hotel in Bogota November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Jose Miguel Gomez (COLOMBIA POLITICS MILITARY)

Colombia's Defense Minister Gabriel Silva (R) and Ecuador's ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombia's Defense Minister Gabriel Silva (R) and Ecuador's Interior Minister Miguel Carvajal (L) , Ecuador's Defense Minister Javier Ponce (2nd L) and Colombia's Admiral Rene Moreno speak at a hotel in Bogota November 18, 2009. Picture taken on November 18, 2009. REUTERS/Javier Casella-Mindefensa/Handout (COLOMBIA POLITICS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Colombia's Defense Minister Gabriel Silva (R) and Ecuador's ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombia's Defense Minister Gabriel Silva (R) and Ecuador's Interior Minister Miguel Carvajal shake hands at a hotel in Bogota November 18, 2009. Picture taken November 18, 2009. REUTERS/Javier Casella/Handout (COLOMBIA POLITICS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

FARC rebels pose with an unidentified girl holding a weapon ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - FARC rebels pose with an unidentified girl holding a weapon in southern Colombia in this undated photo confiscated by the Colombian police and released to the media on November 12, 2009. Police said that the photo was found on the body of a rebel killed in a combat against them on October 25, 2008. REUTERS/National Police/Handout (COLOMBIA MILITARY CONFLICT CRIME LAW POLITICS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Teacher Gustavo Moncayo stands alongside a photo of his kidnapped ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Teacher Gustavo Moncayo stands alongside a photo of his kidnapped son Pablo Emilio Moncayo during a protest at Bolivar square in Bogota November 10, 2009. Pablo, snatched by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in 1997, has become a symbol of the suffering of kidnap victims since his father Gustavo began a campaign for his freedom, wrapping himself in chains and walking throughout Colombia. REUTERS/Jose Miguel Gomez (COLOMBIA CRIME LAW CONFLICT MILITARY) SOCIETY)

Teacher Gustavo Moncayo (L) stands with a friend and a photo ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Teacher Gustavo Moncayo (L) stands with a friend and a photo of his kidnapped son Pablo Emilio Moncayo during a protest in front of the Colombian Congress building in Bogota November 10, 2009. Pablo Emilio was kidnapped nearly 12 years ago during an attack by Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). He is among 24 soldiers and police held the FARC, a cocaine-financed peasant army that has been fighting the state since the 1960s in the name of Marxism. REUTERS/Jose Miguel Gomez (COLOMBIA CRIME LAW CONFLICT MILITARY)

Youths participate in a freestyle display during Bike Day celebrations ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Youths participate in a freestyle display during Bike Day celebrations in Bogota November 8, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA SOCIETY)

A youth participates in a freestyle display during Bike Day ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A youth participates in a freestyle display during Bike Day celebrations in Bogota November 8, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA)

A couple dressed as Harlistas, a term for Harley riders in Latin ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A couple dressed as Harlistas, a term for Harley riders in Latin America, ride a bicycle made to resemble a Harley Davidson during Bike Day celebrations in Bogota November 8, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA SOCIETY)

A man dressed as a Harlista, a term for Harley riders in Latin ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A man dressed as a Harlista, a term for Harley riders in Latin America, rides a bicycle made to resemble a Harley Davidson during Bike Day celebrations in Bogota November 8, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA SOCIETY)

A man hugs statues as he prays in the Central Cemetery during ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:55:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A man hugs statues as he prays in the Central Cemetery during The Day of the Dead in Bogota November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Fredy Builes (COLOMBIA RELIGION SOCIETY)

A pigeon stands on a gravestone in the Central Cemetery during ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:53:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A pigeon stands on a gravestone in the Central Cemetery during The Day of the Dead in Bogota November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Fredy Builes (COLOMBIA RELIGION SOCIETY)

Nilson Pinilla, head of Colombia's Constitutional Court, speaks ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Nilson Pinilla, head of Colombia's Constitutional Court, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Bogota October 29, 2009. Picture taken October 29, 2009. Colombian judges may not rule on President Alvaro Uribe's re-election bill until February or later, the top justice examining the case said, laying out a tight schedule for the popular leader to run next year. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Nilson Pinilla, head of Colombia's Constitutional Court, gestures ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Nilson Pinilla, head of Colombia's Constitutional Court, gestures during an interview with Reuters in Bogota October 29, 2009. Picture taken October 29, 2009. Colombian judges may not rule on President Alvaro Uribe's re-election bill until February or later, the top justice examining the case said, laying out a tight schedule for the popular leader to run next year. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Colombia's Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez speaks during a news ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombia's Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez speaks during a news conference at the military airport in Bogota October 30, 2009. Colombia and the United States signed a pact on Friday increasing U.S. access to Colombian military bases, the Colombian government said, deepening its standing as Washington's main ally in the region. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA POLITICS)

Colombia's Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez (2nd L) and U.S. ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:32:00 GMT

A U.S. military officer walks in between Colombian soldiers ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A U.S. military officer walks in between Colombian soldiers at the entrance of the San Carlos palace during the signing of a military agreement in Bogota October 30, 2009. Colombia and the United States signed a pact on Friday increasing U.S. access to Colombian military bases, the Colombian government said, deepening its standing as Washington's main ally in the region. REUTERS/Jose Miguel Gomez (COLOMBIA POLITICS MILITARY)

Colombia's Interior Minister Fabio Valencia Cossio (L) and Defense ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:04:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombia's Interior Minister Fabio Valencia Cossio (L) and Defense Minister Gabriel Silva (R) sign a military agreement accompanied by U.S. ambassador to Colombia William Brownfield (2nd L) and Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez at San Carlos palace in Bogota October 30, 2009. Colombia and the United States signed a pact on Friday increasing U.S. access to Colombian military bases, the Colombian government said, deepening its standing as Washington's main ally in the region. REUTERS/Marina Maldonado-Foreign Minister press office/Handout (COLOMBIA POLITICS MILITARY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Colombia's Interior minister Fabio Valencia Cossio (L) and U.S. ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombia's Interior minister Fabio Valencia Cossio (L) and U.S. Ambassador to Colombia William Brownfield (2nd L) shakes hands after signing a military agreement while accompanied by Foreign minister Jaime Bermudez (3rd L) and Defense minister Gabriel Silva at San Carlos Palace in Bogota October 30, 2009. Colombia and the United States signed a pact on Friday increasing U.S. access to Colombian military bases, the Colombian government said, deepening its standing as Washington's main ally in the region. REUTERS/Marina Maldonado-Foreign Minister press office/Handout (COLOMBIA POLITICS MILITARY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Colombia's Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez (2nd L) and U.S. ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombia's Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez (2nd L) and U.S. Ambassador to Colombia William Brownfield (3rd L) sign a military agreement accompanied by Interior minister Fabio Valencia Cossio (L) and Defense minister Gabriel Silva at San Carlos Palace in Bogota October 30, 2009. Colombia and the United States signed a pact on Friday increasing U.S. access to Colombian military bases, the Colombian government said, deepening its standing as Washington's main ally in the region. REUTERS/Marina Maldonado-Foreign Minister press office/Handout (COLOMBIA POLITICS MILITARY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Colombian National Police escort drug trafficker Cristian Borda ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombian National Police escort drug trafficker Cristian Borda (2nd R) and two of five accomplices, all of whom will be extradited to the United States, at a military airport in Bogota October 27, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA SOCIETY CRIME LAW)

Workers clean the exterior of a building in Bogota October 26, ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:40:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Workers clean the exterior of a building in Bogota October 26, 2009. Some new housing projects continue to be built despite the country's recession, which has clamped down on the construction sector. Demand for Colombian exports has fallen under the weight of the global financial crisis, which has in turn pressured construction and other economic activity in Colombia. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION)

Colombian policemen escort crime boss suspect Diego Montoya ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:02:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombian policemen escort crime boss suspect Diego Montoya as he is being extradited to the U.S. at the military airport of Catam in Bogota December 12, 2008. REUTERS/National Police/Handout

This Sept. 10, 2007 file photo shows Colombian drug trafficker, ...

(The Canadian Press) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:19:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - This Sept. 10, 2007 file photo shows Colombian drug trafficker, Diego Montoya Sanchez, at the military base in Bogota, Colombia. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Fernando Vergara, file)

A student gestures toward riot police during a protest against ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:53:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A student gestures toward riot police during a protest against Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe in Bogota October 20, 2009. The students also demanded an increase in public university funding during the protest. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA POLITICS CONFLICT EDUCATION IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A student takes part in a march against Colombia's President ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A student takes part in a march against Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe in Bogota October 20, 2009. The students also demanded an increase in public university funding during the protest. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA POLITICS CONFLICT EDUCATION)

Students take part in a march against Colombia's President Alvaro ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:07:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Students take part in a march against Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe in Bogota October 20, 2009. The students also demanded an increase in public university funding during the protest. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA POLITICS CONFLICT EDUCATION)

Students protest during a march against Colombia's President ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:02:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Students protest during a march against Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe in Bogota October 20, 2009. The students also demanded an increase in public university funding during the protest. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA POLITICS CONFLICT EDUCATION)

Riot police stand guard during a protest by students against ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Riot police stand guard during a protest by students against Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe in Bogota October 20, 2009. The students also demanded an increase in public university funding during the protest. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA POLITICS CONFLICT EDUCATION)

A Colombian student touches the statue of liberator Simon Bolivar ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:46:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Colombian student touches the statue of liberator Simon Bolivar during a protest march against the re-election of Colombian president Alvaro Uribe in Bogota October 14, 2009. REUTERS/Fredy Builes (COLOMBIA POLITICS CONFLICT)

A Colombian indigenous person looks on during a protest march ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Colombian indigenous person looks on during a protest march against the government of president Alvaro Uribe in Bogota October 14, 2009. REUTERS/Fredy Builes (COLOMBIA POLITICS CONFLICT)

Colombian indigenous people shout during a protest march against ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombian indigenous people shout during a protest march against the re-election of Colombian president Alvaro Uribe in Bogota October 14, 2009. REUTERS/Fredy Builes (COLOMBIA POLITICS CONFLICT)

Colombian students react against riot policemen during a protest ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombian students react against riot policemen during a protest march against the re-election of Colombian president Alvaro Uribe in Bogota October 14, 2009. REUTERS/Fredy Builes (COLOMBIA POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Colombian singer Juanes and his wife Karen Martinez pose on ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombian singer Juanes and his wife Karen Martinez pose on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin Music Awards in Bogota October 11, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino(COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Colombian singer Fonseca poses on the red carpet at the 2009 ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombian singer Fonseca poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin Music Awards in Bogota October 11, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Colombian singer Fanny Lu poses on the red carpet at the 2009 ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombian singer Fanny Lu poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin Music Awards in Bogota October 11, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Singer Alejandro Saenz poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Singer Alejandro Saenz poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin Music Awards in Bogota October 11, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Rock band Dr Krapula poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:16:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Rock band Dr Krapula poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin Music Awards in Bogota October 11, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Rock band Adammo poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:15:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Rock band Adammo poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin Music Awards in Bogota October 11, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Colombian singer Carlos Vives poses on the red carpet at the ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombian singer Carlos Vives poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin Music Awards in Bogota October 11, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Rock band Kudai poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Rock band Kudai poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin Music Awards in Bogota October 11, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Rock band Diva Gash poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Rock band Diva Gash poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin Music Awards in Bogota October 11, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Rock band The Veronicas poses on the red carpet at the 2009 ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Rock band The Veronicas poses on the red carpet at the 2009 MTV Latin Music Awards in Bogota October 11, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Colombian singer Shakira speaks during a news conference in ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:03:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombian singer Shakira speaks during a news conference in Bogota October 11,2009. Shakira is promoting her new album 'Loba.' REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA)

Martin Gore of Depeche Mode performs during their concert at ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Martin Gore of Depeche Mode performs during their concert at Simon Bolivar Park in Bogota October 10, 2009. The concert is part of the band's 'Tour of The Universe 2009'. Picture taken October 10, 2009. REUTERS/Fredy Builes (COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode performs during their concert at ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:56:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode performs during their concert at Simon Bolivar Park in Bogota October 10, 2009. The concert is part of the band's 'Tour of The Universe 2009'. Picture taken October 10, 2009. REUTERS/Fredy Builes (COLOMBIA ENTERTAINMENT)

British Minister for Consular Affairs Chris Bryant speaks during ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:42:00 GMT

(Reuters) - British Minister for Consular Affairs Chris Bryant speaks during a news conference in Bogota October 9, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA POLITICS)

Colombia's Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez (L) shakes hands ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colombia's Foreign Minister Jaime Bermudez (L) shakes hands with British Minister for Consular Affairs Chris Bryant during a news conference in Bogota October 9, 2009. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA POLITICS)