colombia

No sooner does he get to know Ricardo Laverde than disaffected young Colombian lawyer Antonio Yammara realizes that his new friend has a secret, or rather several secrets. Antonio's fascination with the life of ex-pilot Ricardo Laverde begins by casual acquaintance in a seedy Bogota? billiard hall and grows until the day Ricardo receives a cassette tape in an unmarked envelope.

Outlines the background of the coca trade in Colombia and describes the current violent struggle between the powerful drug dealers and the government. Also discusses what international response might be appropriate to this situation.

Examines the increase of violence in Colombia due to drug trafficking.

Colombian children describe the impact that civil war has had on their lives.

Traces the rise and fall of Columbia's notorious Cali drug cartel, offering a unique insight into the history of international trafficking, organized crime, and U.S. drug policy.

Trained assassin Elena Kyler is on the run from a wealthy, psychopathic control freak who is also the father of her son. She will do whatever it takes to shield her child from his father's obsessive desire to mold the boy in his own ruthless image.

Depicts the life of a Colombian family engaged in coffee picking, painting, and bricklaying in the Tolima region.

Seventeen-year-old Juan Guillermo feels aloof from the rest of his family, until he spends time with his grandmother, a landowner in rural Colombia, is caught up in the fighting between the guerillas and the army, and comes to realize the importance of family ties.

A photo-illustrated overview of the life and career of professional soccer player Radamel Falcao.

A photo-illustrated overview of the life and career of professional soccer player Iv?n C?rdoba.