Alvaro Uribe

Colombia defends Cuba's reintegration into Inter-American system

Colombia defends Cuba's reintegration into Inter-American system Madrid - Colombian President Alvaro Uribe on Tuesday defended Cuba's reintegration into the Inter-American Community from which the island was excluded in 1962 because of its communist regime. "The process of Cuba's integration into the entire Inter-American Community must begin," Uribe said at an economic forum in Madrid.

The Colombian president arrived in Spain on Tuesday for a two-day working visit, during which he was scheduled to meet Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, King Juan Carlos and entrepreneurs.

Uribe congratulates Chavez on "democratic victory"

Uribe congratulates Chavez on "democratic victory" Sao Paulo  - Colombian President Alvaro Uribe on Monday congratulated his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez on his referendum victory that removed term limits on his re-election.

"First, congratulations to President Chavez, because he obtained a democratic victory. Second, congratulations to our Venezuelan brothers for practicing democracy. And third, we will hope that antagonisms are overcome in Venezuela," Uribe said.

Uribe: One official used Red Cross symbols in Betancourt rescue

Uribe: One official used Red Cross symbols in Betancourt rescue

Colombia thanks Spain for support

Madrid - Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has called Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to thank Spain for its constant support in Colombia's fight against the FARC guerrillas, me

Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe seeks repeat of 2006 elections

Colombia's Uribe visits flood-hit areas as death toll rises

Colombia's Uribe visits flood-hit areas as death toll rises