The risks of U.S. aid

By Ignacio Gómez G.

WASHINGTON, February 27, 2000 — Members of the U.S. Congress are concerned that military aid to Colombia could be used to violate human righ

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carlos Castaño":

"… n Federal prosecutor’s office with planning the Mapiripán massacre with Carlos Castaño [the leader of paramilitary forces in Colombia].With support provided by S …"

"… covered that on July 12, 1997, a group of fifteen men personally chosen by Carlos Castaño Gil, flew in two planes from Urabá to San José del Guaviare Airport, whi …"

"… ozco, describing the situation in the village and the possible presence of Carlos Castaño in Mapiripán.Colonel Orozco wrote an “urgent information” memorandum …"

"… the 49 people (4.9 percent of the estimated population of Mapiripán) who Carlos Castaño acknowledged being killed in the operation.The paramilitary siege lasted u …"

"I am the moderated wing of the self-defenses" — Carlos Castaño

By María Cristina Caballero

COLOMBIA, December 15, 1997 — In an improvised hut of soil floor and zinc roof, encrusted in the tragic blend of beauty and forgetfulness of

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carlos Castaño":

"… mits having made mistakes and reveals the intensity of his conflicts.It is Carlos Castaño, the commander-in chief of the self-defense leagues of Colombia, who has b …"

"… t the country to worry about the self-defenses movement.Q: Who is the real Carlos Castaño?A: A sensitive human being overwhelmed by many conflicts, overwhelmed by a …"

"This war can't go on any longer" — Carlos Castaño

By María Cristina Caballero

BOGOTA, Colombia, December 15, 1997 — In an exclusive interview with Cambio16, the commander of the self-defense leagues says that “the fina

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carlos Castaño":

"… her of the “guerilla havens” that they have sworn to wipe out. “I am Carlos Castaño,” says the soldier, shaking my hand firmly and smiling mysteriously.We c …"

"… pposedly disappeared while crossing the Darien region of Panama. Nowadays, Carlos Castaño’s reputation has reached mythical proportions. His name first appeared i …"

"… become nefarious delinquents somehow. It kind of turns your head around.”Carlos Castaño says that he did not choose this path knowingly, and he admits that he is …"

"… n a position to start doing just what Fidel and Carlos were. Nevertheless, Carlos Castaño realized that the same thing could be said of the five-, four— and three …"

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Pentagon trained troops led by officer accused in Colombian massacre

WASHINGTON, D.C. March 30, 2000 — Pentagon officials, under pressure to investigate alleged links between elite U.S. military trainers and C

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carlos Castaño":

"… dly operating under the direction of Colombian Army Col. Lino Sánchez and Carlos Castaño, leader of Colombia’s right-wing paramilitary forces. Colombian prosecut …"

Mapiripan: A shortcut to hell

By María Cristina Caballero

BOGOTA, July 28, 1997 — A paramilitary incursion from July 14 to 20 this year by private armed groups that combat guerrilla forces has made

Excerpts from this story referencing "Carlos Castaño":

"… n.Who finances “operations” like the one that took place in Mapiripan? Carlos Castaño, one of the leaders of the AUC, maintains the group’s activities are fun …"

"… 17 guerrillas. Some of the people from the area counted over 100 wounded. Carlos Castaño, the leader of the AUC, touts different statistics, however. According to …"

"… nd nights of terror in Mapiripan flew on those planes. Paramilitary leader Carlos Castaño has already admitted that he mobilized his forces from Uraba and Cordoba t …"

Anti-terrorism funds enlisted in war on drugs

By Ignacio Gómez G. and Gerardo Reyes

Colombia collects millions, even as politicians are linked to brazen cartels and paramilitary groups

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alabama":

"… Villate categorically rejects the accusations against him.Drummond Co., an Alabama-based corporation that operates in Colombia, faces a civil suit in U.S. fe …"