Frank Bajak
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 00:00
A member of the military mission that tricked Colombian rebels into freeing 15 hostages wore the insignia of the International Red Cross during the operation, President Alvaro Uribe said
Friday, July 11, 2008 - 00:00
In all, U.S. and Colombian agents intercepted more than 5,000 rebel phone conversations
Sunday, July 6, 2008 - 00:00
A poll by the Napoleon Franco organization for Bogota's El Espectador newspaper the day before the rescue showed Uribe with a 73 percent approval rating. When the company recontacted those surveyed on Thursday, Uribe's approval had risen to 91 percent
Sunday, July 6, 2008 - 00:00
The stock of Colombian president Alvaro Uribe – who masterminded the operation to free Betancourt with help from the CIA – has risen and, amid the euphoria, the end of Farc is being forecast
Saturday, July 5, 2008 - 00:00
BOGOTA, Colombia --President Alvaro Uribe was master of ceremonies the night Colombian military intelligence agents disguised as humanitarian workers airlifted Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages to freedom.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 00:00
Colombia's U.S.-trained and advised armed forces are squeezing the leftist rebel group as never before, bearing down on a half-dozen guerrilla concentrations after decimating several of the more than 50 rebel fronts last year
Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 00:00
Defense Minister Javier Ponce said in an interview that the government is buying six Israeli-made unmanned aerial vehicles and new radar so it can get a better handle on its borders, especially the troubled frontier with Colombia
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 00:00
Colombian rebels in northern Ecuador are an old problem that previous governments failed to confront, Ecuador's defense minister told The Associated Press, announcing additions to a growing arsenal aimed at securing the Andean nation's borders.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 00:00
What is clear is that both Cano and Chavez are under pressure as never before
Friday, June 6, 2008 - 00:00
Colombia and Ecuador are restoring diplomatic ties at the charge d'affaires level following mediation by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter