Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Wednesday recommended the FARC better seek a spaceship that can take them to places where the guerrillas can not be found by Colombia's armed forces.

Colombian authorities combined forces in an extensive operation to seize the properties of several men who are suspected to be allies of alleged drug lord Daniel 'Don Mario' Rendón.

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama invited Colombian singer Shakira to perform in the White House on the day of his inauguration in January, Peruvian newspaper El Comercio reported Tuesday.

Colombia's Central Bank will issue a 100,000 peso bill halfway next year, the family of former president Carlos Lleras Restrepo -- who will be on the bill -- said Monday.

Independiente de Medellín are the big winners of match day three in Group B of the Copa Mustang II semi final stage with a spectacular 2-3 win at La Equidad in Bogotá.

América de Cali remain in first place in Group B of the Copa Mustang II semi final stage following a draw at Junior Barranquilla, while Deportivo Cali moved into second place with a win over Pereira. Real Cartagena secured a ticket for next year's top flight.

América de Cali and Independiente de Medellín aim to maintain their lead in the two groups of the Copa Mustang II semi final stage.

Colombian singer Juanes invited the FARC to a dialogue to seek a political solution to Colombia's 44-year old armed conflict that according to the singer "has completely lost direction."

The newly crowned Miss Colombia, Michelle Rouillard Estrada from Cauca, will immediately start committing herself to the preparations needed for Miss Universe 2009, she told Colombian radio.

Miss Cauca Michelle Rouillard Estrada was crowned Miss Colombia 2008-2009 Monday. The 21-year old beauty from Popayán beat first runner up Miss Chocó Lina Marcela Mosquera.