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Colombian senator ‘collaborated’ with FARC
Colombian senator Piedad Cordoba has been banned from public office for 18 years for ‘collaborating’ with the FARC. Cordoba helped negotiate the release of several FARC hostages but is now accused of exceeding her role as a mediator. John Otis reports.
Colombian senator and peace activist Piedad Cordoba has been banned from public office for 18 years for �collaborating� with the FARC rebels. Senator Cordoba helped negotiate the release of several FARC hostages but is now accused of exceeding her role as a mediator by giving the rebels political advice. From Bogota, John Otis reports.