Colombia: July 13, 2004

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In the northwest, FARC continues its terror campaign against local farmers, killing seven more who were suspected of working for the rival AUC rebels. 

Continuing a crackdown on corruption in the army, some 500 soldiers have been dismissed from their jobs. Dealing with drug gangs exposes troops who desperate people who will use cash as a weapon. Often the cash works.  

 

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