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Santos to take office amid challenges from FARC, unemployment
07/08/2010 - COLOMBIA

Santos to take office amid challenges from FARC, unemployment

President-elect Juan Manuel Santos takes office in Colombia on Saturday with a continuing campaign against leftist FARC guerrillas, spurring economic growth and mending ties with neighbouring Venezuela among the challenges ahead.
'Santos will give the country a wider international vision'
07/08/2010 - COLOMBIA

'Santos will give the country a wider international vision'

Juan Manuel Santos, who takes office as Colombia's president on Saturday, must craft a governing strategy that will both capitalise on the security gains of his predecessor and deliver tangible benefits for ordinary citizens.
FARC rebels offer peace talks
31/07/2010 - COLOMBIA

FARC rebels offer peace talks

Colombia's FARC rebels have offered to hold talks with President-elect Juan Manuel Santos, to find a political solution to the four-decade-old conflict.
Venezuela is harbouring Colombian rebels, says Bogota
16/07/2010 - DIPLOMACY

Venezuela is harbouring Colombian rebels, says Bogota

Colombia said it had proof Thursday that Venezuela is harbouring five leaders of leftist guerrilla groups. The two groups, the FARC and the National Liberation Army (ELN), have fought an armed war against the Colombian government since the 1960s.
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Former hostage Betancourt sues state over kidnapping
10/07/2010 - COLOMBIA

Former hostage Betancourt sues state over kidnapping

Ingrid Betancourt, the Colombian politician who spent six years as a hostage of the Marxist guerilla group FARC, is suing the Colombian state for emotional stress and loss of earnings during her captivity, infuriating the government that freed her.
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Colombia's president faces arrest if he enters Ecuador
06/07/2010 - ECUADOR

Colombia's president faces arrest if he enters Ecuador

Colombia's newly elected President Juan Manuel Santos (pictured) could face arrest if he enters Ecuador, after a warrant was issued for his arrest for the 2008 bombing of a FARC rebel camp in Ecuador by Colombia when he was defence minister.
A look at Juan Manuel Santos, the enigmatic new president
22/06/2010 - COLOMBIA

A look at Juan Manuel Santos, the enigmatic new president

Juan Manuel Santos easily won Colombia's presidential run-off on Sunday. Santos, who once supported peace talks between the government and FARC, was elected vowing to continue outgoing president Alvaro Uribe’s hardline security policies.
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Army rescues three officers held by FARC
14/06/2010 - COLOMBIA

Army rescues three officers held by FARC

Colombian forces have rescued General Luis Mendieta, the highest-ranking hostage held by the FARC guerrilla army, as well as two other captive security officers on Sunday.
Colombia's 2010 presidential candidates
29/05/2010 - COLOMBIA

Colombia's 2010 presidential candidates

Colombians will head to the polls on May 30 to elect a new president - FRANCE 24 takes a look at the leading candidates in the race for office.
Freedom after 12 years for FARC hostage
31/03/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Freedom after 12 years for FARC hostage

Colombia's FARC rebels released their longest-held hostage this week. Without any ransom or reason. We take a closer look at what was likely behind the move. A growing number of Brazilians are converting to Islam. Our correspondent sent us a special report. And first she was governor, then vice-presidential candidate... Now, Sarah Palin has her own television show.
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