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The FARC, Narco-Terrorism, and Hugo Chávez
By Diego Arria and Richard Brand -
Opinion
- July 14, 2008
The recent hostage rescue has cemented anti-FARC sentiment; now Chávez's role must be made clear.
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Colombia's President Uribe and the Clownish Narco-terrorists
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- July 7, 2008
Colombia's president is more popular than most hemisphere leaders, while FARC looks foolish.
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Colombia's Commandos Perform Remarkably
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- July 3, 2008
The raid that freed the hostages recalls the Israelis at Entebbe, while the FBI looks inept.
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A Dramatic Hostage Rescue in Colombia
Nation & World
- July 2, 2008
Three American defense contractors are among the 14 hostages freed from FARC rebels.
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Administration Confident of Pelosi Deal on Colombia Free Trade Agreement
By Paul Bedard -
News Desk
- April 18, 2008
While a deal remains a long way off, administration officials say they are now hopeful an agreement will be met for two reasons.
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Susan Schwab on the Colombian Trade Deal
By James Pethokoukis -
Nation & World
- March 26, 2008
The latest free-trade agreement is caught in the crossfire.
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Selling Trade Helps With Props
By Paul Bedard -
Washington Whispers
- March 19, 2008
We've got to hand it to Sean Spicer, the U.S. Trade Representative Office spokesman. The guy knows how to sell his stuff.
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A Deadly Dust-Up in South America
By Thomas Omestad -
Nation & World
- March 7, 2008
The enmity and suspicion that erupted last week in South America are likely to endure for some time.
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Laptops Reveal Possible Chávez-FARC Ties
News Desk
- March 7, 2008
Amid all the saber-rattling by Venezuela and Ecuador over a recent raid by the Colombian military that killed a top guerrilla leader, some intriguing revelations are surfacing from several laptop computers and hard drives captured in the jungle operation.
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Morning Buzz: March 7, 2008
News Desk
- March 7, 2008
As a summit of Latin American leaders opens in the capital of the Dominican Republic today, all eyes are on the escalating conflict between Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, which was touched off last week by a cross-border raid conducted by Colombian forces. Earlier today, Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa demanded that Colombian leaders formally apologize for entering the country's territory.
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Morning Buzz: March 6, 2008
News Desk
- March 6, 2008
A small explosion occurred in New York City's Times Square this morning, causing structural damage to an unoccupied military recruiting station. No injuries were reported. The explosion, which happened around 3:45 a.m., shook buildings several blocks away.
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Colombia's Killing of Rebel Could Backfire
News Desk
- March 3, 2008
When the Colombian government announced that it had killed a top rebel commander, it was a reason to celebrate in Bogotá.
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Morning Buzz: March 3, 2008
News Desk
- March 3, 2008
This morning the United States launched an airstrike on the Somali town of Dobley to go after a group of terrorist suspects. Three missiles hit the town, destroying a home and seriously injuring eight people. Last year the United States shelled other suspected al Qaeda targets in Somalia.
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Inside Colombia's War on Kidnapping
By Kevin Whitelaw -
Nation & World
- February 27, 2008
The State Department is helping train elite police units to go after kidnappers and rescue hostages.
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Computer Evidence Helps Crack Criminal Cases
By Kevin Whitelaw -
Nation & World
- February 27, 2008
With American support, Colombian cybercops sharpen their technical skills.
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Held for Ransom
By Kevin Whitelaw -
Nation & World
- December 19, 2007
Once the kidnapping capital of the world, Colombia is fighting back.
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Images of Colombian Hostages Fail to Stir Outrage
By Kevin Whitelaw -
Nation & World
- December 5, 2007
Rebel group of kidnappers remains a potent force despite government's strides.
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On Novak's Book and Colombia
Michael Barone
- May 10, 2007
May 12 is the 50th anniversary of Robert Novak's arrival in Washington to work as a reporter for the Associated Press. He's had an amazing career, which he's chronicled in a fascinating autobiography called, inevitably, The Prince of Darkness: 50 Years of Reporting in Washington.
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