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Colombia: Golf:

Hmmmm, so does that mean RusselR is Jonrod?

Colombia: Criminal background check for T7, yes or no?:

Many years ago, Colombia did require a police report, and I can remember around 2002, a client of mine had to obtain one before he could get his visa. However, I think this requirement was abandoned not long after, and I haven't heard of it being required since. But as I always say, if you want the up-to-date regulations and facts, the only sure way to find out with any certainty, is to ask the authorities direct. Forums often have information which is years out of date.

Colombia: Cost to build house in Pereira:

cccmedia, I was slightly amazed at your comments. A little blunt is an understatement. Remember, that we don't know her circumstances or motives, and it might even be the best idea of all. Lets just say, for instance, that she's intent on protecting some assets, such as impending divorce as soon as the house is built, and ripping off the husband for all he's worth. In that case, putting it in the name of her mum is an absolute blinder, Lets face it, he's just a gringo, and deserves to be ripped off,, Give the lady some credit here, for initiative, cunning, and many other good old Colombian traits. No, seriously, (I was only joking), I'm sure they have looked at all options, and if they consider it to be a worthwhile scheme, then who are we to criticise their decisions. She is Colombian, has Colombian family looking out for her, and to be honest, has more support and access to knowledge than us mere ex-pat mortals who don't know a thing about their circumstances. If they have decided that this is the way they want to go, then we should maybe try to offer the kind of advice she is seeking, not to put down their decisions which they may have studied and debated intensely for a long time. Just my own opinion, and of course yours may vary.

Colombia: Fresh hope for a FARC deal:

I understand the changes are only "cosmetic", and have no real breakthrough to meet the demands of those who voted no. Therefore by refusing another referendum, and sending it to Congress instead, where Santos' party has the majority, he is guaranteed that it will pass. I think an awful lot of people will be disappointed when they find out that its been forced through and simply ignored the wishes of the people, (over half the voters). But I think we knew that's what would happen anyway. Trust politicians? Ha Ha, Never.

Colombia: 2 months to go?:

Ok, we all hear many predictions, and they mostly turn out to be false, but is this one to take note of? Obama is the last president of the USA? We'll soon find out. Trump is to be inaugurated on 20th January. Will he, or won't he? Baba Vanga is reputed to have called it right on many things, and her predictions were actually made before she died, and came true afterwards ....... 9/11 ..... the 44th president would be AfricanAmerican, .... the rise of ISIS ..... the 2004 tsunami, ...... and many many more. Have a read ....... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3922136/Blind-clairvoyant-Baba-Vanga-says-Barack-Obama-president.html So, how do you think it will come to pass? We're maybe all lucky to be in Colombia when it kicks off, haha

Colombia: Trump & Colombia:

Of course, on the one hand, it certainly is at this stage, just idle speculation. Without the evidence in court, there is no proof whatsoever. On the other hand, given the connections between Trump and Jeffery Epstein, and Epstein being a convicted paedophile, their self-proclaimed love of both men for very young females, their sexual treatment and degradation of such females, then it is right and proper that the matter goes before a court of law, so that the facts and any proof are fully investigated. What cannot be allowed to happen, is that the accusations are swept under the carpet, like they were with Prince Andrew. Sworn testimonies were simply ignored, and because he was a member of the royal family, no proper investigation was ever carried out. This is not justice, neither for the (if any) victims, their families, or any future young girls that may cross their path. Certainly not justice, as expected of the "land of the free, and home of the brave". Just my 2 cents worth.

Colombia: Giving up Citizenship?:

What? Antarctica? Wow, how did you qualify?

Colombia: Debit card with chip not working in Bancolombia.:

A few years ago, I always used to use my UK debit card in Bancolombia, then it suddenly stopped working. Then I realised that my new card was only for Visa machines, and Bancolombia did not list Visa as one of the cards it would accept. So I don't know whether my UK bank changed, or Bancolombia changed, but it now only works in Visa machines, such as Davivienda, AVVillas, Servibanca, etc. So my advice would be to use banks which match your card processor.

Colombia: Bucaramanga:

And you miss a couple of very important points, just down the road (around the Chicamocha area) the scenery is spectacular. In fact, Chicamocha is home to the second biggest canyon in the world, (second only to the Grand Canyon, of course). There is a cable car which takes you down to the bottom, and up the other side, and the journey is said to be about 6.5 kilometres from top to bottom, and up the other side, one of the longest in the world. Vertical height is about a mile? Truly awesome. Also, in the national park, you'll find many extreme sports, such as parascending, hang gliding, etc, for the air currents promote this kind of sport. Also kayaking, rafting, fishing etc in the river below. Also, within just a short journey, you can find the towns of San Gil, and for me, the prettiest has to be Barrichara. It has been preserved in almost its original state from hundreds of years ago, retaining the feel of bygone days. Even if you choose not to live there, the area is certainly worth a visit.

Colombia: Immigration Lawyer prices?:

$600 Tim??? I'd do it for $2,000. They would get a better class of corruption and greed for that money.

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