Category Archives: OTB

Reflections on the Panama Canal

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Steven L. Taylor

I made a trip to Panama City, Panama last week for a conference.  It was my first trip to the country and I did not really know what to expect of the city and its environs.  I was struck by … Continue reading →

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FARC Ceasefire Deadline on the Horizon

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Steven L. Taylor

Via the BBC:  Farc ceasefire ‘to end’ as peace talks resume in Cuba Colombia’s Farc rebels have said their ceasefire will be suspended on 20 January, as initially planned. The announcement came as peace talks between the rebels and the … Continue reading →

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First the Secret Service, Now the Honduran Embassy (More Tales of Colombia Prostitutes)

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Steven L. Taylor

Via the BBC:  Honduras investigates Bogota embassy Christmas party Honduras has said it is setting up a commission to investigate reports that a wild Christmas party was held at its embassy in the Colombian capital. Reports suggest that two prostitutes … Continue reading →

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