US Claims Captured Files Closely Tie Venezuela to Colombian Rebels

U.S. intelligence officials say documents seized by Colombian forces during a raid on FARC rebels show that Venezuela has deeper ties with the rebels than previously thought.

USW Calls on Congress to Reject Colombia FTA, Small Business Administration Says It’s Good for the Country

Leo W. Gerard, President of the United Steelworkers (USW) today called on Congress to reject the proposed Colombia Free Trade Agreement transmitted by President Bush today for a vote.

Colombia Ombudsman: Kidnapped Former Presidential Candidate Very Ill

Colombia’s ombudsman says former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, who has been held hostage by FARC rebels for six years, is seriously ill with hepatitis B and malnutrition and is in a very delicate state of health.

Chavez, Freed FARC Hostages Call for Political Solution to Colombian Conflict

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has called for international mediation group to negotiate a humanitarian accord in neighboring Colombia, after a successful Venezuelan led humanitarian mission secured the release of four former legislators held by the...

Colombian Hostage Mission Awaits Rebel Instructions

A mission to retrieve three hostages held for up to six years by Colombia’s FARC rebels is on standby as Venezuelan rescue teams wait for rebels to disclose a pick-up location.