2 hostages held by Colombian rebels express hope for freedom in videos sent to familiesBOGOTA — Videos of nine hostages held by Colombian rebels were turned over to their families Monday as proof they remain alive. Colombian consul says Venezuelan police briefly detain dozens of Colombians as they await IDsCARACAS, Venezuela — Colombia’s consul in Caracas said Sunday that Venezuelan authorities briefly detained a few dozen Colombians as they waited to get identification cards that are regularly distributed by the consulate. US, Colombia likely to finalize agreement on using 7 bases this month, official saysCARACAS, Venezuela — U.S. military officials on Thursday defended a proposed agreement to use seven Colombia bases, saying the deal would not change U.S. missions in Colombia nor increase the allowed number of troops. Colombian rebel boss denies getting anti-tank weapons from Venezuela, funding Ecuador campaignBOGOTA — The top guerrilla leader in Colombia denied in comments published Thursday that his organization received anti-tank weapons from Venezuela or funded the electoral ambitions of Ecuador’s president. Foreign minister says Iran opposes US-Colombia base deal, backs ‘new vision’ in Latin AmericaLA PAZ, Bolivia — Iran’s foreign minister said Wednesday that his country opposes an impending deal to expand the U.S. military’s presence in Colombia. South American leaders express concern over expanded US military presence in ColombiaQUITO, Ecuador — South American presidents expressed deep concerns Monday over the United States’ plan to increase its military presence in Colombia. South American presidents agree on summit to discuss US military bases in ColombiaQUITO, Ecuador —South American presidents expressed deep concerns Monday with a planned U.S. military expansion in Colombia, but failed to reach consensus on a joint statement rejecting U.S. long-term leases on Colombian bases. Venezuela’s mountains, coast and Angel Falls: Boundless natural beauty for bold travelersCARACAS, Venezuela —Venezuela should be a tourist mecca. Venezuela’s Chavez to military: Colombia’s plans to increase US military presence poses threatCARACAS, Venezuela —President Hugo Chavez told his military to be prepared for a possible confrontation with Colombia, warning that Bogota’s plans to increase the U.S. military presence at its bases poses a threat to Venezuela. Chavez orders Venezuelan ambassador back to Colombia, easing tensions over rebel weapons, USCARACAS, Venezuela —President Hugo Chavez announced he is sending his ambassador back to Colombia, signaling a willingness to ease a diplomatic impasse while not backing down from opposing Colombia’s plan to open its military bases to a bigger U.S. presence. Venezuela’s Chavez says will return ambassador to Colombia following diplomatic spatCARACAS, Venezuela —President Hugo Chavez said Saturday he’s returning his ambassador to Colombia, moving to resolve rising diplomatic tensions over weapons found in a rebel cache. Reputed Colombian cocaine kingpin Diego Montoya to plead guilty next weekMIAMI — Diego “Don Diego” Montoya, reputed boss of Colombia’s notorious North Valley cocaine cartel who was once on the FBI’s most wanted list, is set to plead guilty next week to U.S. drug charges. Ex-Colombian leader seeks to smooth over diplomatic conflict between Venezuela and ColombiaCARACAS, Venezuela — A former Colombian president sought to ease tensions between Caracas and Bogota on Thursday, but Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez said relations will remain rocky if the neighboring nation gives U.S. troops access to its bases. Colombia’s Uribe, on whirlwind tour to explain US military deal, wins some, loses othersBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has said almost nothing in public about his meetings with South American presidents this week in response to fears that the U.S. military could become too powerful on the continent if given long-term leases on Colombian bases. Hugo Chavez says Venezuela to buy Russian tanks, citing plans for more US troops in ColombiaCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday his government will buy dozens of Russian tanks because Venezuela feels threatened by a pending deal for the U.S. military to increase its presence in neighboring Colombia. Chavez says Venezuela will purchase tanks, citing threat from ColombiaCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez says his government plans to buy dozens of tanks because Venezuela feels threatened by pending deal to increase the U.S. military presence in Colombia. Colombian President Uribe on whirlwind trip through region to defend US bases pactBOGOTA — President Alvaro Uribe headed off on a whirlwind South American tour Tuesday to defend his plans to expand the U.S. military’s presence in Colombia, a prospect that worries even friendly nations in the region. Chavez’s government says it will investigate to find out if rebels had Venezuelan weaponsCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez’s government said Monday it will investigate to find out if anti-tank rocket launchers sold to the Venezuelan military during the 1980s ended up in the hands of Colombia’s largest rebel group. 15 Colombian military officials convicted of brothers’ slaying in false guerrilla captureBOGOTA — A court has sentenced 15 Colombian soldiers to as much as 30 years in prison for the slaying of two brothers falsely identified as guerrillas, the Attorney General’s Office announced Sunday. In Bogota’s center, tent city is a reminder of festering internal refugee crisisBOGOTA — A sprawling refugee tent city just blocks from the presidential palace has become a nagging reminder to residents of Colombia’s cosmopolitan capital that a brutal conflict is being fought in far-flung provinces. Former Colombia spy bosses surrender over alleged illegal targeting of Uribe opponentsBOGOTA — At least eight former officials of Colombia’s domestic intelligence agency surrendered on Friday to face criminal charges for allegedly spying illegally on opponents of President Alvaro Uribe including judges, journalists and human rights workers. Venezuela accuses Colombia of using arms cache to justify intervention in VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez’s government on Thursday accused Colombian authorities of trying to justify an intervention in Venezuela with its allegations that anti-tank weapons found in a rebel arms cache originated here. Venezuela still considering halting trade with Colombia as OAS chief calls for calmCARACAS, Venezuela — The head of the Organization of American States urged Venezuela on Wednesday not to break off diplomatic relations with Colombia or take other drastic steps amid escalating tensions between the two South American neighbors. Chavez recalls ambassador over Colombia’s report that rebels had weapons sold to VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez recalled his ambassador from Bogota on Tuesday and threatened to halt Colombian imports after the neighboring country said anti-tank weapons found in a rebel arms cache came from Venezuela. Venezuela recalls ambassador to Colombia, freezes diplomatic relationsCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez recalled Venezuela’s ambassador to Colombia and froze diplomatic relations with the neighboring country Tuesday to protest Bogota’s suggestions that weapons found in a rebel arms cache could have come from Venezuela. Colombian rebels deny giving money to 2006 election campaign of Ecuador’s President CorreaBOGOTA — Colombian’s main rebel group denies it gave money to the 2006 campaign of Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa — and says it has never contributed to any election campaign in a neighboring nation. Colombian rebels suspected in attack on coca eradication team that kills at least 5, wounds 6BOGOTA — Colombian authorities say three soldiers and two civilians have been killed in a rifle and grenade attack on a boat carrying coca eradication workers. They say six people also have wounds and six more are missing. Swedish-made anti-tank launchers sold to Venezuela found in hands of Colombian rebels.BOGOTA — Swedish-made anti-tank rocket launchers sold to Venezuela years ago were obtained by Colombia’s main rebel group, and Sweden said Monday it was demanding an explanation. Colombian army says 16 suspected FARC rebels, 1 soldier killed in clashesBOGOTA — The Colombian military says at least 16 suspected guerrillas and one soldier have been killed in clashes. Chavez: Bogota should not underestimate concerns over Colombia’s growing military ties with USCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez says Colombia should not underestimate Venezuela’s concerns over the neighboring country’s decision to forge stronger military ties with the United States. |
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