Colombia_s FARC Escalate Operations to Demonstrate Their Will to Continue the Armed Struggle

By Benedetta Berti The Colombian government inflicted a substantial blow’s to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on July 2 when they successfully executed military “Operation Jaque” (Operation Checkmate), leading to the rescue of 15 hostages previously held captive by the armed group. Among the freed hostages were former presidential candidate Íngrid Betancourt, three U.S. contractors, and 11... [read full story]                    

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