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Venezuela to withdraw troops after Colombia border crossing

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will withdraw troops from Colombia`s side of the two countries` border, after his soldiers set up camp in the neighboring country, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said on Thursday.

Mar 24, 2017, 09:18 AM IST

Colombia`s Santos meets rival in race to save peace deal

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said Wednesday peace with the FARC rebels is "close," but his top opponent demanded an overhaul of a "weak" deal rejected by voters in a referendum.

Oct 06, 2016, 04:34 AM IST

Colombian president to meet rival over failed peace deal

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos will meet his predecessor and top rival Alvaro Uribe on Wednesday to discuss salvaging the peace process with the FARC rebels, officials said.

Oct 05, 2016, 03:30 AM IST

Colombia fully legalises marijuana for medical use!

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signed a decree legalising the medical use of marijuana.

Dec 23, 2015, 18:03 PM IST

Colombia president apologises for 1985 raid of high court

President Juan Manuel Santos apologised for Colombia's actions during a 1985 army raid on the Supreme Court in which nearly 100 people were killed after the building was taken hostage by guerrillas.

Nov 07, 2015, 05:27 AM IST