Winning the war against FARC

Winning the war against FARC

By Diego Arria & Richard Brand

Monday, July 14th 2008, 4:00 AM

This month's spectacular rescue by Colombian commandos of 15 hostages cast an international spotlight on the miseries inflicted by the terrorist group responsible for the kidnappings, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.

Much of the FARC's strength is derived from its protection of an illicit narcotics trade which channels cocaine to North American communities. But the recent hostage rescue has also drawn attention to the real role played by Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez in using the FARC to destabilize the government of Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, his regional archrival.

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http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2008/07/14/2008-07-14_winning_the_war_against_farc.html

Maru Angarita
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