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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.

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Father carries cross for FARC hostages

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Weakened rebels in Colombia

Conflict & Justice
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Betancourt in the spotlight

Conflict & Justice
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Concern for the hostages left behind

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Venezuela and Colombia patch things up

Global Politics

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Latin America expert Michael Shifter about the now-resolved crisis between Colombia and its neighbors Venezuela and Ecuador; Shifter says the crisis ended when Colombia and Venezuela essentially check-mated each other.

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US support for Colombia

Global Politics

President Bush called Colombia’s president to express US support for the South American nation. Colombia sparked a regional crisis with a military operation inside Ecuador that killed a Colombian rebel leader

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