Colombia
The death toll in Colombia's mine blast reaches 70, as 4 more charred corpses are retrieved.
Sources: The Sydney Morning Herald
Sources: The Sydney Morning Herald
A mudslide in the central Colombian town of Marquetalia results in at least twelve deaths.
Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos receives his award in Oslo, Norway.
A free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia takes effect.
President of Venezuela Hugo Chávez welcomes President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos to Caracas.