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Colombia: General Resigns After Release by FARC Rebels

HeadlineDec 02, 2014

In Colombia, FARC rebels have released a general and two other hostages captured last month. General Rubén Darío Alzate resigned shortly after his release, saying he should have taken more precautions. His kidnapping prompted Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to suspend peace talks aimed at ending the 50-year conflict with the FARC.

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