February 2002
Colombian President Describes Kidnapping of Presidential Candidate as Abduction of Democracy
Colombian President Andres Pastrana condemned the kidnapping of presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt by leftist rebels, equating it to an attack on democracy. The incident highlights…
Colombian Presidential Candidate Kidnapped by Leftist Rebels - 2002-02-26
Ingrid Betancourt, a Colombian presidential candidate, was kidnapped by leftist rebels, prompting President Andres Pastrana to demand her immediate release. The incident highlights the ongoing…
A Presidential Candidate in Colombia and 4 Others Have Disappeared - 2002-02-24
Ingrid Betancourt, a Colombian presidential candidate, and four others have gone missing in a rebel-controlled area now occupied by government forces. This incident raises concerns…
Andrés Pastrana's Visit to the City of San Vicente, Colombia - February 24, 2002
President Andrés Pastrana visited San Vicente, a city recently freed from rebel control, where he was celebrated as a hero. The visit comes after peace…
Colombian Army Captures Key City Under Rebel Control - 2002-02-23
The Colombian army has captured a key city from rebel control as part of efforts to regain territory following failed peace talks. President Andrés Pastrana…
Colombian President Issues Ultimatum to Rebels
Colombian President Andres Pastrana has ended peace negotiations with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and ordered military action after a kidnapping incident. The ultimatum…
Failure of Peace Negotiations in Colombia - 2002-02-22
Peace negotiations in Colombia have collapsed, leading to military action by the Air Force against the FARC rebels. President Andrés Pastrana announced the end of…