1.   It commended the efforts of the Colombian government to deal with drug trafficking.

2.   Although FARC leaders have visited Europe before, this is the first time the Colombian government has promoted such a trip.

3.   Although ICA recovered a portion of its losses in suits against the Colombian government, the company was left in bad shape.

4.   As the state law requires, the deportation was negotiated with the Colombian government.

5.   At the request of the Colombian government, State Department officials late last year met in Costa Rica with rebels.

6.   At the same time, observers say, the Colombian government is wracked by divisions.

7.   Banco Andino had a contract with the Colombian government under which tax collections would be deposited in several of its offices.

8.   Before taking further action, Newball is waiting for the Colombian government to complete a study on how many people San Andres can safely support.

9.   Bell noted that the report was based largely on information gathered from Colombian government investigators.

10.   A leading Colombian business group said the notion that the U.S. is leading a conspiracy to destabilize the Colombian government is hurting foreign investment, exports and tourism.