By Ontheweb Monday, May 12, 2008
According to Spanish daily El Pais, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez tried to arm Colombian rebels, with aid from Belarus. These allegations are based on documents found in a slain FARC leader’s computer. (Story: J.Fanciulli, C.Bauer)
Colombia shows new rebel documents that link VenezuelaBy Ontheweb Monday, May 12, 2008
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A newly disclosed set of documents that Colombia’s government says were recovered from a slain rebel’s computers indicate senior Venezuelan officials tried to help arm Colombia’s main guerrilla army.
Colombia’s police say FARC finally weakeningBy Ontheweb Monday, May 12, 2008
According to the director of Colombia’s National Police, General Oscar Naranjo, the success of recent military operations against the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have forced the rebels to go back to the old system of using couriers as their only means of communications.
Ecuador Opposes Outpost in American War on DrugsBy Ontheweb Monday, May 12, 2008
MANTA, Ecuador — The scene at the Manta Ray Cafe, a mess hall here at the most prominent American military outpost in South America, suggests all is normal.
UK palm oil consumption fuels Colombia violence, says reportBy Ontheweb Monday, May 12, 2008
Britain’s passion for chocolate, cakes and crisps is fuelling a violent campaign to force Colombian peasants off their land to make way for oil palm plantations, a report claims today.
Chávez Aided Colombia Rebels, Captured Computer Files ShowBy Ontheweb Friday, May 9, 2008
BOGOTÁ, Colombia—A cache of controversial computer files closely tying Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez to communist rebels seeking to topple Colombia’s government appear to be authentic, U.S. intelligence officials say.
US calls computer files linking Chavez to FARC authenticBy Ontheweb Friday, May 9, 2008
NEW YORK (AFP) — US intelligence officials believe seized computer files showing strong ties between Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez and Colombian rebels are authentic, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
World Bank urges U.S. to pass Colombia trade dealBy Ontheweb Friday, May 9, 2008
BOGOTA (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress should pass the Colombian free trade agreement to help the Andean country reform and strengthen its economy and improve its democratic institutions, the World Bank said on Thursday.
US Treasury hits Colombian rebel money exchange operationBy Ontheweb Friday, May 9, 2008
WASHINGTON (AFP) — The US Treasury Department on Wednesday announced it sanctioned a chain of Colombian money exchange offices for operating on behalf of leftist rebels with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Gutierrez Calls on International Community to Shine Spotlight on Human Rights Travesty in CubaBy Ontheweb Thursday, May 8, 2008
Washington, D.C. — Thank you very much and I appreciate the very kind introduction. It’s a pleasure to be back. It’s a pleasure to be here again at the Council of the Americas in this room. I think we’ve had several meetings here throughout the years, and always lively and always newsworthy.
