Archive for February, 2010

The Flight of the Condor: Stories of Violence and War from Colombia

February 10th, 2010

  • ISBN13: 9780299223649
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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After decades of violence of all kinds, what remains are the stories. History is revised and debated, its protagonists bear witness, its writers ensure that all the suffering has not been in vain. These stories from Colombia contain pain and love, and sometimes even humor, allowing us to see an utterly vibrant and pulsating country amidst so much death and loss. We encounter townspeople overcome by fear, a man begging unsuccessfully for his life, an execution delaye… More >>

The Flight of the Condor: Stories of Violence and War from Colombia

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Back from the Brink: Evaluating Progress in Colombia, 1999-2007

February 2nd, 2010

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Colombia is important to the United States. It is one of our best friends in Latin America, a longstanding democracy with which we have close economic and strategically important bilateral ties. We are also linked to Colombia through the unfortunate relationship of major consumer to leading supplier of cocaine, but that factor also highlights the importance of cooperation between our countries. It is no secret that Colombia is beset by difficult problems. Illegal… More >>

Back from the Brink: Evaluating Progress in Colombia, 1999-2007

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