The Colombian government is saying that they will free the guerilla hostages if the rebels free colombian hostages. Ingrid Betenacourt who is a French-Colombian is one of the high profile hostages that the Colombian government wants released. It seems that the tensions of violence is calming down or that dipolmatic discussions are now taking place. This is good news since the past few weeks have been marked with violenve from one group on another. While other countries in South American and Southern Central American such as Ecuador have been threating tensions with Colombia if they continued with their violent trend.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/28/colombia.hostages/index.html
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Ecuador versus Colombia
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7310100.stm
With upheavel as the main focus of Colombia it continues yet again. The history of conflict is not new nor does it stay the same. Ecuador has been one of three countries that has stood up against the attacks on rebels that Colombia has been pursing. While Colombian officials have gone beyond their own boarders looking for rebels Ecuador is stating now that there will be serious consequences and dipolmatic tensions if any of the latest victims are actually citizen of Ecuador and not Colombian rebels. Ecuador has said that they would not be able to forgive Colombia if Franklin Aisalia was killed during one of the raids into Ecuador. The raid was on Farc rebels in Ecuador and Aisalia relatives are stating that he was killed during the raid. To me it seems that it is not justified that the Colombian government is going into neighboring countries to fight rebels. There seems to be no good coming from these raids. Tensions are getting tighter and it only seems to be getting worse. The Colombian government needs to think before they act and try diplomacy with Ecuador not fighting. There will need to be a group effort to create peace not more trouble.
With upheavel as the main focus of Colombia it continues yet again. The history of conflict is not new nor does it stay the same. Ecuador has been one of three countries that has stood up against the attacks on rebels that Colombia has been pursing. While Colombian officials have gone beyond their own boarders looking for rebels Ecuador is stating now that there will be serious consequences and dipolmatic tensions if any of the latest victims are actually citizen of Ecuador and not Colombian rebels. Ecuador has said that they would not be able to forgive Colombia if Franklin Aisalia was killed during one of the raids into Ecuador. The raid was on Farc rebels in Ecuador and Aisalia relatives are stating that he was killed during the raid. To me it seems that it is not justified that the Colombian government is going into neighboring countries to fight rebels. There seems to be no good coming from these raids. Tensions are getting tighter and it only seems to be getting worse. The Colombian government needs to think before they act and try diplomacy with Ecuador not fighting. There will need to be a group effort to create peace not more trouble.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
UN and Colombia
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080315/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/colombia_paramilitary_killings;_ylt=AvzPVv_gnrxuWAY_0ZpKOP23IxIF
The UN is now calling for an ivestigation in the deaths of 6 Colombian rebels. These were protesters to the government and parliament death squads; they were political activist and human right activists. These people were all linked to the protests on March 6. Although many Colombians did not join in on the protests thousands did. The outside scrutiny is now growing larger as Colombia seems to be almost ruthless when it comes to its rebels. When will the violence stop and at what cost to the rights of the citizens?
The UN is now calling for an ivestigation in the deaths of 6 Colombian rebels. These were protesters to the government and parliament death squads; they were political activist and human right activists. These people were all linked to the protests on March 6. Although many Colombians did not join in on the protests thousands did. The outside scrutiny is now growing larger as Colombia seems to be almost ruthless when it comes to its rebels. When will the violence stop and at what cost to the rights of the citizens?
Friday, March 7, 2008
Ivan Rios
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/03/07/colombia.farc/index.html
The Colombian government has now killed two rebel force leaders in Ecuador. Is it justified the Colombian government to go to Ecuador and kill these rebels? Venezuela, Ecuador and Nicaragua leaders do not think so. Colombian officials aploigized about killing the second-in-command of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia along with twenty other rebels. Although Ecuador's President has said that the apology is not enough and Ecuador and Venezuela have both moved troops to the boarders of Colombia. Could this spark a war in South America? The balance in South America is very fragile and it seems that Colombia is tilling the balance in what would look like a negative way. Hugo Chavez, who is the Venezuelan President has ordered a blockade of Colombia that could cost Colombia billions. It seems that although the Colombia government is willing to do anything to send the rebels a message but it also seems that the leftist countries that are surrounding it are not going to tolerate the message being sent. It seems that effort to mediate between the rebels and Colombia by outside parties such as Ecuador and Venezuela have broken down. What will happen next?
The Colombian government has now killed two rebel force leaders in Ecuador. Is it justified the Colombian government to go to Ecuador and kill these rebels? Venezuela, Ecuador and Nicaragua leaders do not think so. Colombian officials aploigized about killing the second-in-command of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia along with twenty other rebels. Although Ecuador's President has said that the apology is not enough and Ecuador and Venezuela have both moved troops to the boarders of Colombia. Could this spark a war in South America? The balance in South America is very fragile and it seems that Colombia is tilling the balance in what would look like a negative way. Hugo Chavez, who is the Venezuelan President has ordered a blockade of Colombia that could cost Colombia billions. It seems that although the Colombia government is willing to do anything to send the rebels a message but it also seems that the leftist countries that are surrounding it are not going to tolerate the message being sent. It seems that effort to mediate between the rebels and Colombia by outside parties such as Ecuador and Venezuela have broken down. What will happen next?
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Venezuela-Colombia War?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080302/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/venezuela_colombia;_ylt=AgzCq1yOQ0zC701ulXNPljxn.3QA
Hugo Chavez has sent a warning along with troops and tanks to its Colombian border. The Colombia government had killed Raul Reyes and 18 other rebels in Ecuador. Chavez is saying that this is unacceptable and he will not allow this to continue. Venezuala has been trying to mediate the situation between Columbia and the Colombian rebels. The Venezualan embassy in Colombia has been closed which creates an even higher level of tension. It seems to only be a matter of time before the two nations begin a war. This could cause many other problems than just international conflict; there would be economic losses and talks between the rebels and the Colombian government could completely break down.
Hugo Chavez has sent a warning along with troops and tanks to its Colombian border. The Colombia government had killed Raul Reyes and 18 other rebels in Ecuador. Chavez is saying that this is unacceptable and he will not allow this to continue. Venezuala has been trying to mediate the situation between Columbia and the Colombian rebels. The Venezualan embassy in Colombia has been closed which creates an even higher level of tension. It seems to only be a matter of time before the two nations begin a war. This could cause many other problems than just international conflict; there would be economic losses and talks between the rebels and the Colombian government could completely break down.
Columbian Rebels Free Hostages
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080225/wl_nm/colombia_hostages_dc
When it comes to hostages should the government do what ever is necessary (give them what they want) or negotiate? Columbian 's Uribe has been very popular at the head of the state because of his hard stance against the guerrilla rebels. The Columbia rebels have dominated their social and political scene, the government is trying to regain control and counter the attacks of the rebels. There was just the second release of hostages; although there are 3 Americans and French-Columbia politician Ingrid Betancourt still being held but they could eventually be released also. Although this is an internal affair in Columbia; Venezuela ran the first mission to recover hostages; they are also the main force of mediation between the rebels and the Colmubian government.
When it comes to hostages should the government do what ever is necessary (give them what they want) or negotiate? Columbian 's Uribe has been very popular at the head of the state because of his hard stance against the guerrilla rebels. The Columbia rebels have dominated their social and political scene, the government is trying to regain control and counter the attacks of the rebels. There was just the second release of hostages; although there are 3 Americans and French-Columbia politician Ingrid Betancourt still being held but they could eventually be released also. Although this is an internal affair in Columbia; Venezuela ran the first mission to recover hostages; they are also the main force of mediation between the rebels and the Colmubian government.
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