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What was the reason for Ecuador's appeal to the Organisation of American States (OAS)?
What was the reason for Ecuador's appeal to the Organisation of American States (OAS)?
- Ecuador wanted to join the OAS
- Ecuador needed help with its economic crisis
- Ecuador wanted to challenge Colombia's coca crop-spraying programme (correct)
- Ecuador wanted to form a military alliance with Colombia
What did the government hope to achieve by releasing jailed Farc guerrillas in June 2007?
What did the government hope to achieve by releasing jailed Farc guerrillas in June 2007?
- To weaken the Farc's military capabilities
- To increase the government's popularity among Colombians
- To show goodwill and encourage the rebels to release hostages (correct)
- To gain international support for the government's policies
What did the protesters in Bogota protest against in July 2007?
What did the protesters in Bogota protest against in July 2007?
- The government's ties with right-wing paramilitaries
- The government's crackdown on drug trafficking
- The government's economic policies
- Kidnappings and conflict in the country (correct)
What was the role of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the negotiations between the Colombian government and rebel forces in 2007?
What was the role of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in the negotiations between the Colombian government and rebel forces in 2007?
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What was the outcome of Mr Chavez's mediation in January 2008 regarding the hostage release deal?
What was the outcome of Mr Chavez's mediation in January 2008 regarding the hostage release deal?
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What was the impact of Colombia's extradition of 14 paramilitary warlords to the US in May 2008?
What was the impact of Colombia's extradition of 14 paramilitary warlords to the US in May 2008?
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What event triggered violent protests in Colombia in 2008?
What event triggered violent protests in Colombia in 2008?
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Who was among the hostages rescued by the Colombian army in 2008?
Who was among the hostages rescued by the Colombian army in 2008?
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What did President Alvaro Uribe offer Farc rebels in 2009?
What did President Alvaro Uribe offer Farc rebels in 2009?
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