Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Colombian president pleased with U.S. award

BOGOTA, -- The Colombian ambassador to the United States said on Monday that Colombian President Alvaro Uribeis pleased with the award he will receive on Tuesday in Washington.

Carolina Barco said the government of George W. Bush will award Uribe the "Medal of Freedom," which is the highest-level civil award given by the United States. Uribe will be the first Latin American president to get it.

[but he can't get a free trade agreement out of congress]

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