Tag: <span>FARC</span>
July 23, 2010 > Staff
Venezuela Cuts Ties With Colombia; Orders Diplomats to Leave the Country
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Venezuelan government cut diplomatic ties with neighboring Colombia Thursday, as the dispute between the two countries escalated. Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez made […] Read More >
July 14, 2010 > Staff
Ingrid Betancourt Withdraws $7 Million Compensation Claim Against Colombian Government
Today in Latin America Top Story — Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt withdrew her claim for nearly $7 million dollars in government compensation on Tuesday following intense criticism that she […] Read More >
July 12, 2010 > Staff
Ingrid Betancourt’s Request For Millions In Damages Sparks Controversy In Colombia
Today in Latin America Top Story — Former hostage to Colombian rebels Ingrid Betancourt has asked for compensation from the Colombian government, alleging that her kidnapping resulted from state negligence, […] Read More >
June 21, 2010 > Staff
Juan Manuel Santos Wins Second-Round Colombian Presidential Election in Lop-Sided Vote
Today in Latin America Top Story –Former Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos easily cruised to victory in a second round presidential election on Sunday, winning roughly 69 percent of the […] Read More >
June 14, 2010 > Staff
Colombian Military Rescues Three Hostages Held By The FARC
Today in Latin America Top Story — Colombian security forces liberated three hostages who have been held by leftist guerrillas for nearly 12 years, government officials announced on Sunday, according […] Read More >
June 8, 2010 > Staff
Colombia’s FARC Releases Video Of Five Hostages Asking Government To Negotiate With Rebels
Today in Latin America Top Story — Four police officers and one soldier, kidnapped by Colombia’s FARC guerrillas, called on the government to make a deal with the left-wing rebel group […] Read More >
May 21, 2010 > Staff
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez Allegedly Facilitated Ties Between FARC and ETA
Today in Latin America Top Story — Documents and witness testimony accuse Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s government of assisting Colombia’s FARC guerilla group and of facilitating training sessions between the […] Read More >
April 28, 2010 > Staff
Ecuadorean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Colombian Presidential Candidate Juan Manuel Santos
Today in Latin America Top Story — An Ecuadorean court issued an arrest warrant for Colombian presidential candidate Juan Manuel Santos that could threaten ties between Colombia and Ecuador, according […] Read More >
April 27, 2010 > Staff
Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo Sends 1,000 Troops and Police To Suppress Rebel Group
Today in Latin America Top Story — Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo sent an additional 1,000 troops and police Monday to the country’s borders with Brazil and Bolivia to track down […] Read More >
March 31, 2010 > Staff
Colombia’s FARC Release Pablo Moncayo After 12 Years as Hostage
Today in Latin America Top Story — FARC guerrillas in Colombia freed a soldier held hostage for more than 12 years, ending the mission of the soldier’s father who hiked […] Read More >