Articles related to "Farc"
Origins of FARC in Colombian Guerrilla History
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, are well known for their guerrilla activities. But what are the origins of this Colombian terrorist group?
farc • revolutionary armed forces of colombia • farc origins • birth of farc • colombia farc
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, are well known for their guerrilla activities. But what are the origins of this Colombian terrorist group?
farc • revolutionary armed forces of colombia • farc origins • birth of farc • colombia farc
Ingrid Betancourt - FARC Hostage
International pressure is mounting on the FARC to release the desperately ill former Presidential candidate they are holding in the jungle - Colombia waits...
ingrid betancourt • farc held hostages • president uribe • president chavez • president sarkozy
International pressure is mounting on the FARC to release the desperately ill former Presidential candidate they are holding in the jungle - Colombia waits...
ingrid betancourt • farc held hostages • president uribe • president chavez • president sarkozy
Uribe and Chavez to Meet Friday
This Friday, President Chavez of Venezuela and President Uribe of Colombia will meet to discuss a humanitarian exchange between the Colombian Government and the FARC.
humanitarian exchange of prisoners • presidents chavez and uribe to meet • farc dismiss humanitarian exchange • gustavo moncayo marches to bogota • rodrigo granda snatched
This Friday, President Chavez of Venezuela and President Uribe of Colombia will meet to discuss a humanitarian exchange between the Colombian Government and the FARC.
humanitarian exchange of prisoners • presidents chavez and uribe to meet • farc dismiss humanitarian exchange • gustavo moncayo marches to bogota • rodrigo granda snatched
Colombia Mobilizes on Feb 4
Against the backdrop of souring relations between Colombia and Venezuela over the release of two hostages, Colombia's citizens are to unite on February 4.
president chavez • president uribe • farc rebels • travel in colombia • demonstration onn feb 4
Against the backdrop of souring relations between Colombia and Venezuela over the release of two hostages, Colombia's citizens are to unite on February 4.
president chavez • president uribe • farc rebels • travel in colombia • demonstration onn feb 4
Money, Terror, and Freedom
An observation of the harsh realities of the world asserts that: "Money is the root of all evil". Another observation frequently cited now is the assertion that: "One group's terrorist is another group's freedom fighter". In theory and in the dense fog of mindless adherence to particular ideologies, these statements are quite valid, but without access to vast resources, no paramilitary or partisan faction can survive to persuade future members to join its cause.
war on terror • eta terrorism • tamil tigers • farc • farq
An observation of the harsh realities of the world asserts that: "Money is the root of all evil". Another observation frequently cited now is the assertion that: "One group's terrorist is another group's freedom fighter". In theory and in the dense fog of mindless adherence to particular ideologies, these statements are quite valid, but without access to vast resources, no paramilitary or partisan faction can survive to persuade future members to join its cause.
war on terror • eta terrorism • tamil tigers • farc • farq
Escape from the FARC on Discovery
Released in October 2008 the Discovery Channel's offering piecing together Officer Jhon Frank Pinchao's incredible escape from captivity after a staggering 9 years
jhon frank pinchao • fuga de las farc • ingrid betancourt • discovery • operation jaque
Released in October 2008 the Discovery Channel's offering piecing together Officer Jhon Frank Pinchao's incredible escape from captivity after a staggering 9 years
jhon frank pinchao • fuga de las farc • ingrid betancourt • discovery • operation jaque
International Terrorist Links
With all the ruckus in the Colombian political arena we look at one factor that has risen its ugly head in recent months once again - international terrorist cooperation.
travel in colombia • farc • ira • eta • international drugs trade
With all the ruckus in the Colombian political arena we look at one factor that has risen its ugly head in recent months once again - international terrorist cooperation.
travel in colombia • farc • ira • eta • international drugs trade
Bogota's Security Worsens
With violent crime on the rise and the ugly face of terrorism once again raising its profile in Bogota, what will the city's Mayor Samuel Moreno do?
bogota • security in bogota • farc attacks • samuel moreno • safety in bogota
With violent crime on the rise and the ugly face of terrorism once again raising its profile in Bogota, what will the city's Mayor Samuel Moreno do?
bogota • security in bogota • farc attacks • samuel moreno • safety in bogota
Ingrid Betancourt and American Contractors Freed
Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, 3 American contractors and 11 key military officials are freed in southeastern Colombia.
ingrid betancourt • ingrid betancourt freed • farc • operation jaque • american contractors freed
Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, 3 American contractors and 11 key military officials are freed in southeastern Colombia.
ingrid betancourt • ingrid betancourt freed • farc • operation jaque • american contractors freed
Colombia Unites on July 5
High profile prisoners remain in the hands of the FARC rebels but the deaths of 11 politicians from Cali has appalled a hardened nation. On July 5 Colombians protest.
colombia politics • colombia demonstrations • humanitarian exchange colombia • president uribe • farc
High profile prisoners remain in the hands of the FARC rebels but the deaths of 11 politicians from Cali has appalled a hardened nation. On July 5 Colombians protest.
colombia politics • colombia demonstrations • humanitarian exchange colombia • president uribe • farc
Operation Jaque - National Geographic
Released in October 2008 the National Geographic Channel's offering piecing together the incredible and almost unbelievable military operation to free Ingrid Betancourt
ingrid betancourt • farc • national geographic • operation jaque • ingrid betancourt liberated
Released in October 2008 the National Geographic Channel's offering piecing together the incredible and almost unbelievable military operation to free Ingrid Betancourt
ingrid betancourt • farc • national geographic • operation jaque • ingrid betancourt liberated
Barrancabermeja, Colombia
Home to Colombia's biggest refinery, and largely shunned by tourists, Barrancabermeja may be the perfect place to mix it up with some Colombians.
barrancabermeja colombia's refinery • violence in barrancabermeja • eln • farc • auc
Home to Colombia's biggest refinery, and largely shunned by tourists, Barrancabermeja may be the perfect place to mix it up with some Colombians.
barrancabermeja colombia's refinery • violence in barrancabermeja • eln • farc • auc
Vallenato Festival's Ugly Secret
The 40th Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata - Rey de Reyes - begins on the 26th of April but an altogether darker element looms large in the foreground.
vallenato • valledupar • maria consuelo araujo • parapolitica • farc
The 40th Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata - Rey de Reyes - begins on the 26th of April but an altogether darker element looms large in the foreground.
vallenato • valledupar • maria consuelo araujo • parapolitica • farc
Is Colombia Safe for Foreign Travelers?
With common sense and a knowledge of the current security situation, travel in Colombia does not present major dangers.
colombia travel safety • colombia security risk • travel in colombia • travel safety in colombia • violence in colombia
With common sense and a knowledge of the current security situation, travel in Colombia does not present major dangers.
colombia travel safety • colombia security risk • travel in colombia • travel safety in colombia • violence in colombia
The Ruins at San Agustin
For years the ruins at San Agustin were inaccessible due to FARC guerrilla activity in Huila province. Now easily accessible and affordable, San Agustin is a destination.
san agustin ruins • colombia arxheology • farc • huila • el dorado
For years the ruins at San Agustin were inaccessible due to FARC guerrilla activity in Huila province. Now easily accessible and affordable, San Agustin is a destination.
san agustin ruins • colombia arxheology • farc • huila • el dorado
World's Conflicts on the Rise
More global conflict situations deteriorated than improved during the last month, according to a new monthly assessment by the International Crisis Group.
war • conflict • iraq • pakistan • china
More global conflict situations deteriorated than improved during the last month, according to a new monthly assessment by the International Crisis Group.
war • conflict • iraq • pakistan • china
Dangerous Countries for Tourists
The world's hot spots are located on almost every continent, so it's wise to check the most up to date warnings and advisories.
dangerous countries for tourists • kidnappings • terrorism • civil war • natural disasters
The world's hot spots are located on almost every continent, so it's wise to check the most up to date warnings and advisories.
dangerous countries for tourists • kidnappings • terrorism • civil war • natural disasters
Iran or Pakistan; Who's the Elephant in the Room
The latent crisis of Democracy's collapse, Islamic fundamentalism & fiscal failure in an atomic Pakistan is ignored as America politicizes Iranian meeting preconditions.
pakistan • iran • father of pakistan bomb • abdul khan • financial crisis
The latent crisis of Democracy's collapse, Islamic fundamentalism & fiscal failure in an atomic Pakistan is ignored as America politicizes Iranian meeting preconditions.
pakistan • iran • father of pakistan bomb • abdul khan • financial crisis
Medellin: A Walking Tour
Medellin - as has been frequently reported in recent years - has turned the corner from the dark days of its Escobarian past and is powering forward.
cultural attractions in medellin • medellin's bright future • medellin colombia's second city • football in medellin • botero sculptures in medellin
Medellin - as has been frequently reported in recent years - has turned the corner from the dark days of its Escobarian past and is powering forward.
cultural attractions in medellin • medellin's bright future • medellin colombia's second city • football in medellin • botero sculptures in medellin
The State of the Fourth Estate
What is the State of the Fourth Estate today as it relates to journalism and mainstream reporting? It is a field full of landmines. Those who take up the cross of fact-finding and its delivery bare the burden for us all.
freedom of the press • journalist deaths • journalism • writing • fourth estate
What is the State of the Fourth Estate today as it relates to journalism and mainstream reporting? It is a field full of landmines. Those who take up the cross of fact-finding and its delivery bare the burden for us all.
freedom of the press • journalist deaths • journalism • writing • fourth estate
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