Colombian air force pilots sentenced to 31 years for murder in cluster-bombing of civiliansSeptember 26th, 2009 Colombian pilots get 31 yrs in prison for bombingBOGOTA — A judge has found two Colombian air force pilots guilty of murder and sentenced them to 31 years in prison each for the 1998 cluster-bombing of a village that killed 17 people. Judge Martin Suarez found that the pilots, both lieutenants, had acted impetuously, failing to distinguish between civilians and leftist rebels.
Grenade blast amid Colombian soccer celebration kills 1, wounds 30September 5th, 2009 Blast during Colombian soccer celebration kills 1BOGOTA — Police in Colombia say a grenade exploded in a crowd celebrating a national soccer team win, killing one person and wounding at least 30. Antioquia state police commander Col.
Colombian President Uribe to seek third termAugust 12th, 2009 BOGOTA - Conservative Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has said that he would seek a third term in office if a referendum on presidential re-elections was approved. In a meeting with members of the ruling party Tuesday, Uribe said he was keen to remain in power if a referendum allowing him a third presidential term was held.
Venezuela freezes relations with ColombiaJuly 30th, 2009 CARACAS - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has frozen diplomatic and trade relations with Colombia in a spat over Colombian allegations that Swedish anti-tank weapons sold to Venezuela turned up in the hands of leftist guerrillas. Citing Bogota's "irresponsible" accusations, Chavez Tuesday Wednesday recalled the ambassador to Colombia, Gustavo Marquez, and froze bilateral "diplomatic and trade relations.
Colombian rebels deny giving money to 2006 election campaign of Ecuador's President CorreaJuly 29th, 2009 Colombian rebels deny funding Correa's campaignBOGOTA — Colombian's main rebel group denies it gave money to the 2006 campaign of Ecuador's President Rafael Correa — and says it has never contributed to any election campaign in a neighboring nation. The leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia also denounces "the gringo military invasion," referring to an imminent U.S.-Colombian accord to significantly expand Washington's military presence in Colombia.
Colombian rebels suspected in attack on coca eradication team that kills at least 5, wounds 6July 28th, 2009 5 killed in attack on Colombia coca eradicatorsBOGOTA — Colombian authorities say three soldiers and two civilians have been killed in a rifle and grenade attack on a boat carrying coca eradication workers. They say six people also have wounds and six more are missing.
45 Colombian rebels killed in bombingJuly 26th, 2009 BOGOTA - At least 45 rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) were killed Saturday in an aerial bombardment in Meta province, the Caracol radio station reported. The attack came as Colombian forces were hunting down Jorge Briceno, one of the leaders of the leftist rebel organisation.
Colombian army says 16 suspected FARC rebels, 1 soldier killed in clashesJuly 25th, 2009 Colombian: 16 rebels, 1 soldier killed in fightingBOGOTA — The Colombian military says at least 16 suspected guerrillas and one soldier have been killed in clashes. Defense Minister Gen.
13 rebels killed in Colombia clashesJuly 18th, 2009 BOGOTA - Thirteen leftist rebels were killed in fighting with the security forces in central Colombia, a media report said. The fighting between Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the country's largest rebel group, and the security forces took place in the central Meta province Friday.
Hippo hunt: One of Colombia's biggest fugitives _ literally _ felled by bounty huntersJuly 11th, 2009 Wanted: Late Colombian drug lord's escaped hipposBOGOTA — One fugitive hippo down, two to go. Colombian bounty hunters with orders to kill are seeking the two remaining hippopotamuses that escaped from the famous menagerie of fallen Colombian drug baron Pablo Escobar.
Colombian president: opponent can accompany releases but only if FARC frees all hostagesJuly 9th, 2009 Uribe to Colombian rebels: free all hostagesBOGOTA — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe says he will allow an opposition senator to accompany the release of hostages held by FARC rebels. But his office set a stiff condition: the leftist insurgents must release all 24 police and soldiers they are known to hold.
Colombian footballer kills fan over teasingJuly 6th, 2009 BOGOTA - A Colombian footballer allegedly killed a fan who teased him over the team's defeat in the recent Colombian Apertura championship final, witnesses and reports said Sunday. According to reports, Javier Florez of the top-flight club Atletico Junior de Barranquilla was driving near his home in Barranquilla, the capital of Atlantico province, when some youths teased him over his team's deafeat.
Eight Colombian soldiers killed in clash with rebelsApril 30th, 2009 BOGOTA - Eight Colombian soldiers have been killed in a clash with leftist rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in the northeastern Perija mountains on the Venezuelan border. 'Unfortunately eight military officers died today in the province of La Guajira.
Eight Colombian soldiers killed in clashes with rebelsApril 30th, 2009 BOGOTA - Eight Colombian soldiers were killed and another wounded in clashes with Leftist guerrillas in a mountainous area near the border with Venezuela, military sources said Thursday. The gunbattle between an army unit and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) fighters occurred Wednesday in the El Templado region in the restive Caribbean province of La Guajira.
Top Colombian rebel killed in clash with policeMarch 21st, 2009 BOGOTA - A senior member of Colombia's second largest rebels group has been killed in a gun battle with police in western province of Tolima, Colombian Defence Minister Juan Manuel has said. Javier Galvis Florez, identified as the chief of the Bolsheviks Bloc of the National Liberation Army (ELN), died in the gun battle occurred Thursday night in the mountains near Libano, about 120 km west of Bogota, the minister said Friday.
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