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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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Table of Contents:
  • "These gringos fell to us from the sky"
  • Rules of engagement
  • The elegant guerrilla
  • Friends and neighbors
  • Contractor
  • Making deals
  • The river queen
  • El Caguán
  • The exchangeables
  • Fallout
  • The second crash
  • Botero
  • Proof of life
  • Capture and extradition
  • The jungle
  • Trial
  • Emmanuel
  • Tucker on the mountain
  • Operación Jaque
  • Reintegration.

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