At 7:00 pm each night we stop, sit in front of
the TV to learn about what happened in Colombia during the day. Several things have made the news this month.
- President Juan Manuel Santos had surgery October 3rd to successfully remove a cancerous tumor from his prostrate
- This week Vice-President Garzón announced he is stepping down in order to devote his time to treating his own prostate cancer.
Some
are asking; “Does political power cause cancer?”
- Peace talks have begun between peace negotiators and the FARC, the group that has been responsible for much of the violence in Colombia. The talks are taking place in Oslo, Norway. Meanwhile back in Colombia…
- · On Wednesday 3 were killed and over 20 injured when someone threw a grenade into a supermarket on the coast of Colombia.
- · Bombings and killings are taking place in Barranquilla, another costal city-the reason; small business people are not paying their protection money.
- · At least 5 were killed and 12 injured in an attack carried out by the FARC.
All
this is happening as I am reading a book about how God brought peace to the most
violent prison in Latin America; Bellavista in Medellin, Colombia.
No reporters were there, but for the first time
in our 4 years someone thought I was from the coast of Colombia! Maybe I am losing my accent, finally!
Other than the upcoming election, what is making headlines in your part of the world?
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