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U.S. Resumes Drug Surveillance Flights Over Colombia

President Bush late Tuesday reinstated a U.S.-backed flight surveillance program over Colombia, following a two-year suspension after the accidental downing of a U.S. missionary plane over Peru.

Colombian President Seeks Support After Rebels Kill Ten Hostages

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe asked his people for support in his government's fight against terrorism.

Ignacio Gómez

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Ignacio Gómez is a leading investigative reporter in Colombia, a country where the careers of journalists are frequently cut short.

Extended Interview: Frank Smyth

Frank Smyth, the Washington, D.C. representative for the Committee to Protect Journalists, explains why Colombia is such a dangerous place for reporters.

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U.S. Pledges More Anti-Terror Aid As Colombia’s War Rages

Suspected leftist rebels gunned down the mayor of a small town in Colombia Wednesday, shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell pledged additional anti-terror funding for the war-torn South American country.

Former Drug Lord Freed From Prison in Colombia

A Colombian judge on Thursday ordered the release of a former Cali drug cartel leader from his maximum security jail, as Colombian and U.S. investigators rushed to compile evidence to extradite Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela to the U.S. to face charges.

U.S. Indicts Colombian Paramilitary Chief

The leader of Colombia's violent right-wing paramilitary forces, indicted by the U.S. on drug trafficking charges Tuesday, has professed his innocence, but promised to surrender to authorities.

Colombian President Declares State of Emergency

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, vowing to crack down on leftist rebel groups, issued a state of emergency decree early Monday to boost military forces after a wave of violence last week.

Deadly Explosions Rock Bogota As Uribe Takes Office

Three powerful bombs exploded in Bogota Wednesday, killing at least 12 people and injuring some 28 others, just minutes before Alvaro Uribe was sworn in as Colombia's 38th president.

Violence Rocks Colombia on Eve of Inauguration

Deadly insurgent attacks continued to flare in Colombia Tuesday despite a massive security buildup ahead of Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Alvaro Uribe.