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Colombian armed conflict

General Ruben Dario Alzate was kidnapped by FARC in a village close to the provincial capital of Quibdó in northwestern Colombia.

A Colombian general’s bizarre behavior may have derailed his country’s fragile peace talks

Conflict

Gen. Ruben Dario Alzate was kidnapped by FARC, a Colombian guerilla group, after an unexplained, unarmed visit to a rural village. No one knows why he made the ill-informed decision, but the abduction may have ended efforts by FARC and the government to end their 50-year-old war.

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Ingrid Betancourt: on her six years as a captive in the Colombian jungle

Arts, Culture & Media

Colombia’s FARC rebels face history in considering return to politics

Global Politics

Colombia’s FARC Rebels Face Dangers in Possible Return to Politics

Global Politics

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Colombia government pursues talks with FARC rebels

Colombia’s drug-fueled guerrilla war has gone on for nearly half a century. The last round of peace talks fell apart 10 years ago. But now the Colombian government seems willing to try again. Officials are hopeful that negotiations could bring an end to the deadly attacks and brutal kidnappings that have long plagued their country.

Former FARC hostage now accused of collaborating with kidnappers

Global Politics

Sigifredo Lopez was held hostage by FARC guerrilla for seven years. But law enforcement officials say Lopez was actually a collaborator with them, and have charged him in connection with the death of his fellow lawmakers.

‘Law of the Jungle’

Arts, Culture & Media

A buried treasure of millions, desperate soldiers and FARC guerrillas all come together in this true-life thriller set in the Colombian jungle.

The World

FARC, Colombian Government Release Dueling Videos for Peace Talks

Conflict & Justice

The Colombian government and the FARC rebels are in peace talks in Cuba. Both sides are trying to do a little PR for the negotiations — via dueling music videos. John Otis has the story from Bogota.

Colombia Pursues Talks with FARC Rebels

Global Politics

Colombia’s drug-fueled guerrilla war has gone on for nearly half a century. The last round of peace talks fell apart 10 years ago. The two sides have been meeting in Cuba and may soon start formal peace negotiations. John Otis has the story.