As the May 26th presidential elections approach, the...
As the May 26th presidential elections approach, the situation in the country remains tense
As the May 26th presidential elections approach, the situation in the country remains tense. On May 2nd Colombia saw the worst civilian bloodbath in its violent history, as 119 villagers were killed in a remote district in a guerrilla mortar attack.
More recently, rebels executed nine soldiers abducted by rebels earlier this month.
More recently, rebels executed nine soldiers abducted by rebels earlier this month.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: Economist Intelligence Unit, 14/05/2002)