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Indigenous in Colombia call for demilitarization

After a bomb exploded in the southern province of Cauca last month, local leaders issued a statement urging both the Colombian government and guerrillas to disarm and leave their communities in peace.
Latin America Monitor
ELN rebel group makes a comeback in Colombia

Colombia's ELN rebel group, often forgotten, is on the rise thanks to a belated involvement in the drug trade and alliances with both the FARC and new narco-paramilitary groups.
New FARC offensive suggests shift in Colombian rebels' strategy

The guerrilla group attacked a military contingent Tuesday, killing two civilians and wounding 10. But the Colombian government says the attack is a sign of the rebels' desperation.
Terrorism & Security
Colombia denies Chávez's accusations that it plans to invade Venezuela

One day after Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez ordered troops sent to the border, Colombia denied Saturday that it had any intention of invading its 'brother country.'
Colombia's rebels step up a brutal tactic

FARC fighters seed country with mines made from common materials that are hard to police.
In Colombia, FARC rebels strike back

The leftist militants have launched 'plan rebirth' following a year of withering setbacks.
In strategic shift, Colombia's FARC targets cities

The embattled guerrillas are attacking urban areas that they had been pushed out of by a sustained military campaign under President Uribe.
Colombian rebels' new strategy: release hostages

The release of four hostages Sunday marks an attempt by FARC to regain public credibility after a devastating year, say analysts.
From a U.S. hostage in the Colombian jungle, a marriage proposal

While his Colombian girlfriend and twin sons wait, American captive Keith Stansell reaches out.
Victory soon in Colombia?

The rebel group FARC has suffered major setbacks.
FARC leader's death: another blow to Colombian rebels

Will the new guerilla leader, Alfonso Cano, free US and other hostages?