Friday, August 24, 2018

FARC Leaders Flee to Venezuela


What Happened: Authorities are investigating what route might have been used by two leaders from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) who fled to Venezuela, Caracol Radio reported Aug. 22. Why It Matters: The move suggests that some FARC leaders are concerned they might be arrested on charges of continuing involvement in criminal activity despite immunity granted under their peace deal with the Colombian government. If more FARC leaders abandon the deal, the risk will rise that more of the group will return to violent criminal activity. More…

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