February 2003
Colombian Army Rejects Rebels' Proposal to Halt Military Operations in Florencia
The Colombian Army has rejected a proposal from rebels to stop military operations in exchange for the safety of three American hostages. The situation escalated…
Three Americans Taken Hostage - 2003-02-22
Three Americans have been taken hostage by Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces after surviving a plane crash during a spying mission. The group accuses them of…
The Death Toll from the Colombia Bombing Has Reached 25 - 2003-02-08
A bombing at the El Nogal club in Bogotá has resulted in 25 fatalities and over 150 injuries. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe is seeking international…
Rescuers Search for Small Plane Carrying Colombian Cabinet Minister - 2003-02-07
A small plane carrying a Colombian cabinet minister and four other passengers has gone missing in the Andes. Rescuers are actively searching for the aircraft…
Journalists Held Hostage by Colombian Leftist Rebels Released - 2003-02-02
Two foreign journalists, Ruth Morris and Scott Dalton, were released by Colombian rebels after being held hostage for over a week. Their capture occurred while…