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Colombia's FARC rebels 'willing to negotiate with government'
10/01/2012 - COLOMBIA

Colombia's FARC rebels 'willing to negotiate with government'

Timoleon Jimenez, the new leader of Columbia's Marxist FARC rebels, issued an internet statement saying the group would be willing to negotiate with President Juan Manuel Santos to discuss such issues as democracy and the economy.
Colombia says FARC rebels executed hostages
26/11/2011 - Colombia

Colombia says FARC rebels executed hostages

Colombia’s FARC rebels have killed at least four military hostages, the country’s defense minister said on Saturday, in the guerrilla group’s most violent act since the armed forces killed its leader, Alfonso Cano, in a raid earlier this month.
Colombia's FARC name hardliner as new leader
16/11/2011 - COLOMBIA

Colombia's FARC name hardliner as new leader

Colombia’s FARC guerrillas said Tuesday they have named hardliner Timoleon Jimenez (pictured) as their new leader after the Colombian army killed his predecessor Alfonso Cano in November.
The end of the FARC?
09/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

The end of the FARC?

Colombia's FARC rebels have been at war with the government for nearly five decades but they suffered a major loss this week when their leader, Alfonso Cano, was shot dead by the army. Also, as the presidential elections draw nearer in the US, Barack Obama courts the black vote, but is it enough to get him re-elected? Finally, war veterans join the movement against corporate greed but protests turn violent in Oakland, California.
FARC vow to continue struggle despite leader's death
06/11/2011 - COLOMBIA

FARC vow to continue struggle despite leader's death

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC) said in a statement on Saturday that they would not lay down their arms despite the loss of their leader, Alfonso Cano, gunned down by government forces on Friday.
Top FARC leader killed in military raid
05/11/2011 - COLOMBIA

Top FARC leader killed in military raid

Alfonso Cano, the 63-year-old head of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC) was killed on Friday in a bombing in the southwestern state of Cauca. Experts say, however, that it may be just a symbolic loss for the grassroots militia.
Landmark victims’ law enacted by president
11/06/2011 - COLOMBIA

Landmark victims’ law enacted by president

A landmark bill that will compensate the millions of victims of the country’s devastating internal armed conflict was enacted late Friday. The bill, signed by President Juan Manuel Santos, will also restore stolen land to its rightful owners.
Ecuador: Chevron faces $8 billion Amazon fine
16/02/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Ecuador: Chevron faces $8 billion Amazon fine

The oil giant, Chevron, loses an epic case over pollution brought on behalf of 30,000 members of Ecuador's Amazonian communities. The Church of Scientology comes under scrutiny by the New Yorker magazine that claims it's under investigation by the FBI. And Brazil's famed striker, Ronaldo, is packing up his boots.
Top FARC leader killed in military bombing
05/11/2011 - COLOMBIA

Top FARC leader killed in military bombing

Alfonso Cano, the 63-year-old head of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC) was killed in a military bombing in the southwestern state of Cauca. The state's governor said, "The military has thus achieved one of its most important goals."
Ingrid Betancourt, author of 'Even Silence Has an End'
29/12/2010 - THE INTERVIEW

Ingrid Betancourt, author of 'Even Silence Has an End'

Ingrid Betancourt's harrowing memoir "Even Silence Has an End" recounts the six years she spent held prisoner by FARC guerrillas in the Colombian jungle. She talks to Melissa Bell about the difficulty of committing her memories to paper.
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