May 2002
Colombian Paramilitary Forces Support Peace Plan
Colombian paramilitary forces have expressed their support for a peace plan proposed by newly elected President Alvaro Uribe aimed at negotiating with leftist rebels. The…
Deployment of a Senior American Diplomat to Colombia - 2002-05-29
The U.S. is sending Otto Reich to Colombia to meet with newly elected President Álvaro Uribe to discuss U.S. support following his inauguration. Uribe aims…
High-ranking American Diplomat Meets with Elected President of Colombia - 2002-05-29
A high-ranking U.S. diplomat is set to meet with newly elected Colombian President Alvaro Uribe to show support for his tough stance against leftist insurgents.…
Venezuela Guarantees Safe Exit for Those Involved in Recent Coup - 2002-05-28
Hugo Chavez has assured a safe exit for Pedro Carmona, a key figure in the recent coup, who is seeking asylum in Colombia. Another coup…
Colombia Grants Political Asylum to Pedro Carmona - 2002-05-27
Colombia has granted political asylum to Pedro Carmona, a Venezuelan businessman and former president during a brief coup against Hugo Chavez. Carmona escaped house arrest…
May 3: World Press Freedom Day - 2002-05-05
On May 3, the Swiss section of Reporters Without Borders invited women journalists from Kazakhstan, Iran, and Colombia to Geneva to discuss their challenges. This…
The West Bank is the Most Dangerous Place for Journalists in the World
A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists states that the West Bank is the most dangerous place for journalists globally, with Israel criticized for…
European Union Adds Eleven Groups and Organizations to Its Terrorist List - 2002-05-03
The European Union has officially added eleven groups, including the PKK and MEK, to its terrorist list, which requires member states to freeze their assets.…
Colombia Recognized as Eligible for $62 Million in U.S. Military Aid - 2002-05-02
The U.S. has deemed Colombia eligible for $62 million in military aid following a review of its human rights situation. This decision is contingent on…