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All About FARC: A Colombian Terrorist GroupI'm sure that it's come to everyone's attention recently that hostages being held by a Colombian terrorist group, the FARC, were rescued. So who is the FARC? I'd heard of them, but never really seen anything that explained who they were or what they wanted.
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Major FARC Accomplice Under Extradition to U.S.A major contributor to the Colombian drug-terrorism group, FARC, is being extradited to the United States to face cocaine importation charges.
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What is the Real US Connection with the FARC RebelsAccording to Nico, because of the liquidity of drug trade, as most of the money goes to the US Stock Exchange, if all drug production were to cease, the US economy would collapse.
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Two Female Hostages Freed by Colombian FARC RebelsClara Rojas, a lawyer and political aide and Consuelo Gonzalez de Perdomo, a former Columbian lawmaker, were released in a deal mediated by Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez.
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Americans Rescued from Rebels in Colombia15 hostages, including three Americans, were rescued today by the Colombian military from the guerilla group FARC. The rebels were literally tricked into handing over the hostages. Not a shot was fired.
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Colombian Rebels Announce the Release of 3 More HostagesFARC Guerrilla Has Announced the Unilateral Release of Three Ex-congressmen
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Member of Columbian Terrorist Group Found Guilty of Hostage-Taking ConspiracyJuvenal Ovidio Ricardo Palmera Pineda, a member of the terrorist group Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, or FARC, has been found guilty of conspiracy to take three American citizens in the Republic of Columbia hostage.
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Venezuela Cuts Trade Ties with ColombiaPresident Hugo Chavez of Venezuela announced in a speech that his country is blocking trade with Colombia. This action follows a border incursion by Colombian troops to attack FARC rebels hiding in the forest of Ecuador -
Colombian Terrorist Convicted in Hostage CaseThree American hostages still under FARC control. But one member of that foreign terrorist organization will no longer be in operation. -
Hugo Chavez Has Plans to Invade ColombiaHugo Chavez, president and dictator of Venezuela, claims to be the reincarnation of Simon Bolivar, the liberator of a large swath of South America in the 19th century...
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The New Face of Colombian Drug TraffickingColombia has managed to do the impossible by restoring law and order to its large cities. However, the lion's share of its rural areas remain under the influence of criminal groups living off the avails of the lucrative illegal drug trade. -
As it Turns Out, the United States Does Negotiate with Terrorists, Drug TraffickersAs the documentary American Drug War exposes, the U.S. has a long history of running drugs across the continents, especially from South America to the North, and more recently from Asia to America. -
Bogota' and the Lost CityThis writer enjoyed a fantastic holiday in Bogota despite government warnings. -
A Response to a Comment: Defending My OwnA short time ago, I received a comment on a peice I had written on my students. The comment sparked an immediate response from me, and I thought I'd share it here, for argument's sake...
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Is Dora the Explorer a Communist?If you've seen even a single episode of Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer, you know how it works. What you may not know are some of its underlying themes. -
Obama Greets Hugo Chavez like an Old FriendPresident Barack Obama, while attending the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad, fulfilled one of his more ill considered campaign promises. Smiling, he shook hands with Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez. Allahpundit was not amused.
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Colombia: Risking Anarchy with Mockus?The Green party's Antanas Mockus, a controversial idealist, could very well win the final ballot. If this happens, the embattled country will be taking a turn down an uncharted road.
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Famous Birthdays: Born on July 2ndBorn on July 2nd? Read ahead if your birthday falls on July 2nd to see all the unique facts and information that your personal date of birth marks and is known for in addition to it being all about you!
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Escalation Between Venezuela and ColombiaBoth countries stand to gain from violent confrontation within F.A.R.C. controlled Colombian territory. The danger of the current escalation calls for direct Brazilian involvement to help resolve it -
President Hugo Chavez Defends Muammar Al-GadaffiAfter continuing to kill thousands of Libyan civilians, President Hugo Chavez is standing by his friend Gaddafi. The Venezuelan president insists the media has exaggerated violence in the streets.
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Andean Democratic AspirationsA look at the problems with democracy in Latin America and more specifically the Andean countries. It also looks at some future trends that might develop in the near future. -
Obama's First 100 Days: the Trouble with Hugo, or Re-Engaging a Leftist-Leaning Latin AmericaWhile North Korea and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are President Obama's top priorities, Chavez and his regime are potential headaches closer to home.
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'Covert Affairs' Ripped from Headlines with NASA-Probing StoryIn "Covert Affairs,", Season 2, Episode 5, "Around the Sun," Annie is assigned to investigate NASA. In the meantime, Auggie is trying to adjust to being a suit in charge of the CIA's Office of Congressional Affairs.
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Caught in Between:Christianity is under pressure in Colombia. What is its future and how are people making an impact today?
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Viktor Bout Goes Before US Judge, Faces Four ChargesRussian businessman Viktor Bout has been brought before a US judge for the first time, just one day after being extradited from Thailand. He will go on trial on four charges, including supporting terrorists. -
Thailand Says Yes to U.S. And No to RussiaViktor Bout may have always wanted to come to America but I am sure he didn't mean in this manner.
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Venezuela: Odds Increasing for Armed Conflict with ColombiaStrongman Hugo Chavez deploys his armed forces along the Colombian border. He claims it's a defensive move, but is it?
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United States Foreign Policy in Latin AmericaA look at issues in the US policy towards Latin America and proposed fixes to it.
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Brian Kilmeade of 'Fox and Friends': 'All Terrorists Are Muslims'Brian Kilmeade is the third wheel on the tricycle of asininity that trundles out every weekday morning on "Fox and Friends." Between the insipid ignorance of Steve Doocy and the willful stupidity of Gretchen Carlson, it takes a very special kind of...
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Hugo Chavez Gives Exclusive Interview to RTVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez has given an exclusive live interview to RT's Spanish channel while on a visit to Moscow. Chavez shared his views on the current world order and his hopes for the future. -
'Covert Affairs' Season 1, Episode 3 'South Bound Suarez'In "Covert Affairs" Season 1, Episode 3 "South Bound Suarez," Annie Walker is asked to do something that she seems very well-equipped to do, which is to vamp an impressionable and strapping Venezuelan student named Diego eight years her junior.
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Colombia's History of Violence: What it Means for the FutureA comprehensive look at the political situation in Colombia in APSA format. -
Terror Suspects Extradited to United States from RomaniaThis is a landmark case if only for the fact that this is the first time Romania has extradited anyone back to the United States on charges of terrorism. There is still one more defendant that the United States is seeking to extradite, this time from Spain. -
War on Terror Just Getting StartedEven if Afghanistan and Iraq military operations begin to wind down, the war on terror is just getting started.
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Colombia Makes Move to Ensure NAUThe North American Union is a topic which brings up thoughts of conspiracy theories. Most people believe the government denials that there will be no North American Union similar to that of the European Union -
South America Kisses and Makes UpThe Americas can release a sigh of relief and breath a little easier today. During a summit in South America, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia all made nice and the harsh rhetoric has ceased -
Frente Nacional de ColombiaDefectos y efectos de la creacion del Frente Nacional
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Secuestro Express: La Nueva Forma De Retención IlegalEl 'secuestro express' es una nueva modalidad de detención ilegal llevada a cabo por bandas de sicarios al servicio de redes mafiosas, en la que la víctima permanece tan sólo unas horas en manos de sus captores... -
Road TripSometimes our road trips have simple destinations; sometimes they take us to places we never imagined. However, the day I decided it was finally time to take the bus by myself in Cartagena, I got more than I bargained for. -
Top 10 Wars and Conflicts in 2006This is my list of the top wars and conflicts going on in 2006.
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