Topic: FARC

Drug war at forefront of Obama's visit to Mexico

He's likely to stress shared responsibility for rising border violence during trip that begins Thursday.

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.

Colombia extradites paramilitary leader to US over rights groups protests

Hebert Veloza Garcia's extradition will stymie efforts to find justice for his victims, say Colombian human rights groups.

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.

Opinion: Latin America's democracy crossroad

Democracy looks strong, but it will be put to the test.

What will Ingrid Betancourt's South America tour accomplish?

The former Colombian hostage visited eight nations this past week pushing for leaders to support efforts to free hostages still held by leftist rebels.

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ETA military mastermind arrested in France

Coordinated efforts between Spanish and French police have resulted in the second arrest of an ETA leader since May.

In Colombia, Army acknowledges civilian killings

The head of Colombia's Army resigned Tuesday after 20 top military officials were fired.

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Global rally for Colombia's kidnapped

Demonstrators from presidents to pop stars filled the streets across Colombia and in 80 cities worldwide, demanding that FARC release all remaining hostages.

Venezuela's Chávez softens stance

After a series of setbacks, leftist President Hugo Chávez welcomed his conservative nemesis – Colombia's Álvaro Uribe – to a reconcilatory meeting on Friday.

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Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the war on drugs, the Colombia free-trade bill, and dodgeball.

Will Colombia's Ingrid Betancourt run for president?

The Franco-Colombian politician was freed from a jungle rebel camp last week. Now Bogotá's buzzing with talk about her political future.

Reporters on the Job

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Rescuing the rest in Colombia

A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

Colombia's Uribe soars after freeing hostages

The president's approval rating skyrocketed to 90 percent after the military freed 15 high-profile hostages from a jungle rebel camp.

Betancourt meets children in Colombia, while Americans return home

In Colombia, rescued soldiers and policemen were welcomed with cheers and a mariachi band.

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.

From a U.S. hostage in the Colombian jungle, a marriage proposal

While his Colombian girlfriend and twin sons waited, American captive Keith Stansell reached out. He was freed Wednesday.

Colombia frees Betancourt and U.S. hostages in commando raid

Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans were rescued Wednesday in a risky operation that shows the FARC rebel group in disarray.

Loved ones freed in Colombia, family members rejoice

Relatives of former hostages Ingrid Betancourt and Marc Gonsalves had come to London to raise awareness of their detention by FARC rebels. Now, instead, they are being reunited. The families say they will continue to advocate for other hostages still being held.

Tackling Ecuador's refugee buildup

Hosting the most refugees in Latin America, the state is trying to speed up its asylum process.