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Venezuela, Colombia and the FARC Connection
Jan 12, 2005 | 05:02 GMT
Summary
The abduction in Caracas of a mid-level leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group likely will not cause a downturn in relations between Colombia and Venezuela. The incident, however, appears to confirm that Venezuela's government is protecting Colombian rebel leaders. The ultimate message seems clear: FARC leaders no longer are safe from capture, regardless of where they are hiding.
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