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Andean Group - June 2005 (ISSN 1741-4466)
Politicians caught in crossfire
At the heart of Colombia's seemingly interminable violence lies the inability of its politicians to overcome the powerful forces behind the brutality, be they guerrillas, paramilitaries, or drug traffickers. Often, this stems from politicians being confronted by a stark choice: either cooperate with the enemy or risk dying at his hands. Three events in the last month epitomised this dilemma.
- Church mediation starts in Bolivia, but leftwingers unhappy
- Toledo off the hook… for now
- Fujimori causes a stir
- Posada Carriles saga worsens relations with US
- Súmate visits the White House
- Politicians caught in crossfire
- Palacio pleads for time as unrest increases
- Pamphlet bomb follows government warnings
- Quotes of the month