Tuesday, February 10, 2009

News at Eleven (Back Page): [Sigifredo] Lopez, 45, passed his time writing poems

and stories for his sons during his years in bug-infested camps deep in the jungle, but he was forced to leave them behind.

Rebels freed four members of the armed forces and a former governor this week. Analysts say the FARC, established as a Marxist-inspired army, is seeking more maneuvering room. But talks to end the insurgency appear distant and the FARC is still holding 22 soldiers and police captive for leverage.

Lopez was snatched during a daring raid by rebels posing as soldiers searching for a bomb at the Cali assembly. Guerrillas bundled the kidnap victims onto a bus and spirited them into the mountains.

from Reuters: Colombia's FARC rebels free hostage lawmaker

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