Sunday, August 8, 2010

Colombia Sworns In A New President -- News Roundup



Juan Manuel Santos Sworn In As Colombian President -- BBC News

Juan Manuel Santos has been sworn in as the new president of Colombia.

In his inaugural speech, Mr Santos said that mending relations with neighbours Ecuador and Venezuela would be one of his government's main priorities.

In response, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said he would like to meet "face-to-face" with Mr Santos.

Mr Santos also told Colombia's left-wing rebel groups the door to dialogue was open, but they would have to renounce violence first.

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More News On Colombian President Juan Santos

Juan Manuel Santos takes oath as Colombia's new president -- Washington Post
Colombia's new president sworn in -- Xinhuanet
Colombia's Santos Takes Office Vowing Jobs, Growth, End to Rebel Violence -- Bloomberg
Colombia's New Leader Conciliatory With Neighbors -- NPR/AP
Colombia And Venezuela Seek New Start With Santos -- New York Times/Reuters
Colombia's Santos leaves door open to rebel talks -- Reuters
Profile: Colombia's new President Juan Manuel Santos -- Xinhuanet
FACTBOX-Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos -- Reuters

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