BOGOTA, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- In the latest indication that a Latin American row over U.S. use of military bases in Colombia is far from over, Colombia has reacted sharply to critics and asked neighboring nations to open their borders to inspection for foreign military presence.

BOGOTA, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Bolstered by improved security, a more favorable regulatory system and tax incentives, Colombia's oil production is on the rebound.

BOGOTA, Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has signed a bill that clears the way for a referendum on changing the constitution to allow him to seek re-election for a third term.

QUITO, Ecuador, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- The chief of the Ecuadorian presidential security detail has died from the H1N1 flu, government officials confirmed.

BOGOTA, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Colombia President Alvaro Uribe was diagnosed with swine flu following his participation in a regional summit in Argentina, his doctors said.

BOGOTA, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Colombian President Alvaro Uribe says an investigation is under way into the massacre of 12 Awa Indians in the state of Narino.

BOGOTA, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The former head of Colombia's secret service has been arrested in connection with the 1989 assassination of a presidential candidate, authorities said.

BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Argentina's ambitious plans to renew and upgrade its defense structures have suffered a setback because of protracted economic problems and the impact of the global recession.

BOGOTA, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Mexican President Felipe Calderon offered to mediate between Colombia and Latin American states critical of its military cooperation with the United States.