"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 "Samper":

"… I made a list of names and plantation extensions and sent it to President Samper. We organized a meeting with his approval and sent the information to the …"

"I will vote for Serpa" — Carlos Castaño

By María Cristina Caballero

COLOMBIA, December 15, 1997 — The evening falls and the creek which will be a mandatory step in the trek towards the next “guerrilla haven”

Excerpts from this story referencing "Samper":

"… orces like us and like the guerrillas who even refuse to talk to President Samper,” he says again, while a hill of cigarette butts grows and the coffee th …"

"… itted to that! I viewed it as logical. Since the guerrillas do not talk to Samper, the Vice President could have led a liberation as such. Then with the Vic …"

"… it better, he knows how to take it more to the point.Q: But it would have Samper’s shadow upon it, would it not?A: It is hard to admit, but yes. Anyway, …"