Tensions in Latin America

It seems that the death of the second-in-command Farc leader reveals more than a dead body. Raul Reyes’ personal computer shows evidence that Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, has financed the Marxist rebels. Confidential documents also show that Chavez gave up to 197 million of euros( $300 million). Similarly, Columbian police brought out other document stating that the Farc had given 100,000 euros to Chavez during his imprisonment for the 1992 coup d’etat. Bogota officials denounced an alliance between Venezuela, Ecuador and the Farc. The Columbian government believes, if necessary, Ecuador would mediate an exchange between Farc hostages and imprisoned rebels.

On Sunday President Chavez passionately condemned the the Columbian troops and tanks that invaded Ecuador. He responded by also sending troops and tanks to the Columbian border and threatening that if an incursion ever happened in Venezuela, the military action will be the first response.

When the death of Raul Reyes was announced on Saturday, fears that negotiations to release the French-Columbian hostage Ingrid Betancourt increased. She was kidnapped in 2002 while campaigning for the Columbian presidential election. Because of her dual nationality and the huge movement for her liberation, French news often reports on the situation. Moreover current President Sarkozy promised the release of Ingrid Betancourt during his campaign last year. Last week he even made the statement: “Myself, I will go into the jungle if it is a requirement of the Farc, if it can trigger her release…”

C.J. (lefigaro.fr) avec AFP et AP
03/03/2008 | Mise à jour : 21:49

(Pfff what a joke!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!!!)

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