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Hostage nation Colombia's guerrilla army and the failed war on drugs

"A blistering journalistic expose: an account of government negligence, corporate malfeasance, familial struggle, drugs, politics, murder, and a daring rescue operation in the Colombian jungle" --Cover, p. 2.

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Main Author:	Bruce, Victoria, 1966-
Other Authors:	Hayes, Karin, Botero, Jorge Enrique, 1956-
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Political kidnapping > Colombia. Hostages > Colombia. Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia. Guerrillas > Colombia > History > 21st century. Drug control > United States > History > 21st century. Colombia > Politics and government > 21st century.
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Summary:	"A blistering journalistic expose: an account of government negligence, corporate malfeasance, familial struggle, drugs, politics, murder, and a daring rescue operation in the Colombian jungle" --Cover, p. 2.
Item Description:	"A Borzoi Book."
Physical Description:	xiv, 315 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-298) and index.
ISBN:	9780307271150 0307271153
Author Notes:	Victoria Bruce is the author of No Apparent Danger: The True Story of Volcanic Disaster at Galeras and Nevado del Ruiz . Karin Hayes coproduced and codirected the award-winning documentary film, The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt . Jorge Enrique Botero is a Colombian journalist and best-selling author. He is the only journalist who ever gained access to the American hostages while they were held by the FARC.