Action man
Article Abstract:
Myles Frechette, US ambassador in Bogota, Colombia, is reported to have been critical of the government of Colombian President Ernesto Samper. It is known that he believes that Samper accepted drug money for his election campaign in 1994 and that he has failed to take decisive action against drug dealers ever since. He has criticized a draft constitutional change permitting the extradition of drug traffickers for not being retroactive too. In fact, the Colombian government has devoted considerable resources to the fight against drugs, and Samper has shown great political courage.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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The president struggles on: Colombia
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Colombia Pres Ernesto Samper faces political problems with the country's military, guerrilla actions, allegations that he took drug money for his 1994 presidential campaign and more. Colombia's economy, the 1998 presidential elections and other topics are discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Thank you, general, you're dismissed
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Sampler dismissed Bedoya ostensibly due to charges that the armed forces under Bedoya were implicated in atrocities committed by right-wing paramilitary groups. Bedoya denied the charges and he is likely to run against Sampler in the next election.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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