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The End of the Longest Running War in the Americas

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Today, a violent Colombia is just a Hollywood fiction. The real Colombia has one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America. Some remote areas are still no man’s land. But the drug wars and civil conflict that started in the 1960s and tormented much of the country have wound down. I’d feel much safer walking down a street in Medellín tonight than I would in many parts of New York City, Chicago, or Washington, D.C. Plus, unlike most Latin American countries, Colombia welcomes and respects foreign investment.

It’s clear to anyone who has been there recently that Colombia has turned a page to a better future. The country has immense charm and plenty of opportunity for investors. That was certainly my impression after visiting earlier this year.

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Gold

Debt Limit Showdown: Obama Administration Ramps Up Pressure on Republican Allies

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The Republican-controlled Congress faces some tough decisions in the days ahead. Who will they select to replace John Boehner as Speaker of the House? Will they capitulate to the Obama administration’s demands for a no-strings-attached increase in the national debt?

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Silver Coins

3 Reasons Silver Might Be a Good Bet Now

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If you are looking to expand your investment portfolios and invest in some commodities, silver can be an excellent option. This metal offers considerable promise for both the most experienced investor looking to increase their assets and the curious newbie just beginning to develop an investment strategy. Many investors appreciate the security that precious metals, such as gold and silver, can offer, making them popular options. Silver in particular, however, has shown considerable promise, making it worthwhile for investors to take a careful look at this metal.

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You’d Better Hope The U.S. Government Likes What You Do For A Living

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It seems like almost daily we are hearing of more and more government encroachment on our freedom and liberty, whether it is the IRS targeting certain groups or NSA evesdropping on private conversations or even passing around “captured” pictures but today we are going to look at the practices of the Department of Justice (DOJ). In this article Leif Simon of “The Offshore Living Letter” takes a look at “Operation Choke Point”.

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FED Magic

Yellen’s Wand Is Running Low on Magic

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The FED Thinks it has a “Magic Wand” that can boost the economy and solve all of our country’s problems. But as interest rates near zero… Housing is a major portion of GDP and lower interest rates make housing more affordable, thus boosting the economy but there is an actual limit to how low-interest rates can go and a theoretical limit to how long they can stay at zero.

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