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+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0001","doctext":"the arce battalion command has reported that about 50 peasants of various ages have been kidnapped by terrorists of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln in san miguel department according to that garrison the mass kidnapping took place on 30 december in san luis de la reina the source added that the terrorists forced the individuals who were taken to an unknown location out of their residences presumably to incorporate them against their will into clandestine groups meanwhile three subversives were killed and seven others were wounded during clashes yesterday in usulutan and morazan departments the atonal battalion reported that one extremist was killed and five others were wounded during a clash yesterday afternoon near la esperanza farm santa elena jurisdiction usulutan department it was also reported that a soldier was wounded and taken to the military hospital in this capital the same military unit reported that there was another clash that resulted in one dead terrorist and the seizure of various kinds of war materiel near san rafael farm in the same town in the countrys eastern region military detachment no4 reported that a terrorist was killed and two others were wounded during a clash in la ranera stream san carlos morazan department an m16 rifle cartridge clips and ammunition were seized there meanwhile the 3d infantry brigade reported that ponce battalion units found the decomposed body of a subversive in la finca hill san miguel an m16 rifle five grenades and material for the production of explosives were found in the same place the brigade which is headquartered in san miguel added that the seizure was made yesterday morning national guard units guarding the las canas bridge which is on the northern trunk highway in apopa this morning repelled a terrorist attack that resulted in no casualties the armed clash involved mortar and rifle fire and lasted 30 minutes members of that security group are combing the area to determine the final outcome of the fighting","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0001","doctext":"The Arce Battalion Command disclosed that around 50 peasants of different ages were kidnapped by terrorists from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN in the San Miguel department This largescale kidnapping occurred on December 30 in San Luis de la Reina as reported by the garrison The terrorists allegedly forced these individuals from their homes to an unknown location likely to incorporate them involuntarily into their clandestine groups Concurrently three subversives were killed and seven others injured during confrontations in the Usulutan and Morazan departments yesterday The Atonal Battalion stated that one extremist died and five others were wounded in a clash near La Esperanza Farm in Santa Elena Usulutan department yesterday afternoon Additionally a soldier was injured and sent to the military hospital in the capital That same unit reported another encounter near San Rafael Farm in the same area resulting in one dead terrorist and the confiscation of various war materials In the eastern region Military Detachment No 4 confirmed that a terrorist was killed and two others injured during a clash at La Ranera Stream San Carlos Morazan department seizing an M16 rifle cartridge clips and ammunition Meanwhile the 3rd Infantry Brigade reported that Ponce Battalion units discovered the decomposed body of a subversive on La Finca Hill San Miguel along with an M16 rifle five grenades and materials for making explosives This find was made yesterday morning as stated by the brigade based in San Miguel National Guard units stationed at Las Canas Bridge on the Northern Trunk Highway in Apopa repelled a terrorist attack this morning without any casualties The armed confrontation which involved mortar and rifle fire lasted for 30 minutes Security forces are now sweeping the area to ascertain the final results of the skirmish","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0002","doctext":"according to statements made by a salvadoran officer today despite the change in the leadership of the salvadoran air force the air force will continue its normal activities the salvadoran air force maintains the same operational level it has had for the last 10 years despite the removal of its top commander jaun rafael bustillos this week paratrooper battalion commander major rene rodriguez hurtado said today that the air force will continue to obey the orders of the general staff and to maintain a similar operational level rodriguez we know general villamariona new air force commander enough to know that we will continue with our battalions attacks on all the terrorist criminals redoubts we depend directly on the general staff since it is the strategic head of the entire army the general staff gives us our orders to launch our operations major rodriguez hurtado today denied that salvadoran air force planes had entered nicaraguan territory as the sandinist government said last week maj rodriguez hurtado said that salvadoran air force planes have never entered the neighboring teritory of nicaragua rodriguez i can tell you that those were neither salvadoran nor honduran planes in my opinion the sandinists want to invent an excuse to continue helping the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front ours and the honduran planes are small planes i do not think that honduran planes entered nicaraguan territory those communists are trying to invent an excuse to continue helping the fmln terrorist criminals maj rodriguez made these statements during the presentation of a number of weapons confiscated by the paratroopers battalion on 4 january rodriguez here we have 12 rifles 11 ar15 rifles and 1 ak47 rifle 4000 cartridges of which 2000 are for m16 machine guns and 2000 for ak47 rifles 36 cartridges of an unknown caliber military intelligence has already been informed of this discovery and i icon radio of the type used by the leaders of the terrorist groups the weapons were found at el nispero creek near the sacamil neighborhood among the confiscated weapons were cartridges of unknown make this is appparently the first time the army has found that type of cartridge maj rodriguez hurtado said that military intelligence will proceed to establish the origin of these cartridges and the weapons for which they are intended","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0002","doctext":"A Salvadoran officer announced today that the Salvadoran Air Force will maintain its regular operations despite recent leadership changes The Air Forces operational status remains unchanged over the past decade even after the dismissal of its chief Juan Rafael Bustillos Major Rene Rodriguez Hurtado commander of the paratrooper battalion affirmed that the Air Force will continue to follow the general staffs directives and sustain its operational pace He expressed confidence in the new commander General Villamariona stating that the battalion will persist in targeting terrorist strongholds under the general staffs strategic guidance Major Rodriguez Hurtado refuted claims by the Sandinista government that Salvadoran aircraft had entered Nicaraguan airspace asserting that their planes nor Honduran ones had crossed into Nicaragua He suggested that the Sandinistas were fabricating these allegations to justify their support for the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN During a recent presentation Major Rodriguez displayed weapons seized by the paratrooper battalion on January 4th including 12 rifles 11 AR15s one AK47 4000 cartridges 2000 for M16s and 2000 for AK47s 36 unidentified cartridges and a radio used by terrorist leaders These items were discovered at El Nispero Creek near Sacamil neighborhood The unidentified cartridges mark a firsttime discovery for the army and military intelligence will investigate their origin and intended use","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0003","doctext":"the government junta yesterday approved a draft bill to modify law 18314 which defines terrorist activities and establishes penalties the bill will restrict the application of the law to the most serious cases and will leave other crimes that were formerly considered terrorist activity for trial under common law the new bill accepts the possibility in some cases of a prisoner being released on bail or receiving a pardon or amnesty the bill also establishes other benefits not contemplated by law 18314 including a new proceedings for speedier trials passage omitted according to retired general fernando torres silva who is the army judge advocate general the modifications establish lighter sentences freedom on bail and possible pardons or amnesties these benefits were not contemplated under the former antiterrorist law as an example torres cited that sentences of individuals tried as accomplices will be lower they will receive lower sentences than that previously contemplated the new bill will also allow a great number of people who are being tried by the interior ministry to go out on bail according the general attorneys office more than 1000 prisoners might benefit from the modifications","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0003","doctext":"The government junta endorsed a draft bill yesterday to amend law 18314 which outlines terrorist activities and corresponding penalties This bill will confine the laws application to the most severe cases permitting other crimes previously classified as terrorist activities to be prosecuted under common law The new legislation makes provisions for the possibility of some prisoners being granted bail or receiving pardons or amnesties It also introduces additional benefits not included in law 18314 such as expedited trial procedures Retired General Fernando Torres Silva the army judge advocate general noted that the amendments will result in lighter sentences bail opportunities and potential pardons or amnesties benefits absent in the previous antiterrorism law For instance Torres mentioned that individuals convicted as accomplices will face reduced sentences compared to what was previously stipulated The new bill will also enable numerous individuals currently prosecuted by the interior ministry to be released on bail According to the general attorneys office over 1000 prisoners could benefit from these changes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0004","doctext":"goodbye air force commander general rafael bustillo false hope for mass killers gen bustillo resigns or is made to resign as the air force chief because of this the general is admitting that without the bombing on san salvadors neighborhoods the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front would have defeated the salvadoran armed forces bustillos resignation is yet another sign of the failure of 10 years of the us counterinsurgency policy in el salvador as became clear with the offensive launched on 10 november for 10 years the military and their us sponsors based their trust in the air power to drown in blood the aspiration of the nation to achieve democracy and social justice this first happened in the interior of the country with the destruction of dozens of towns like tenancingo berlin torola san fernando and so many others that took place along with the genocide carried out by the infantry with the mass murders of civilians in el mosoto sunpul and ocotapayo bustillo is leaving as so many generals and us ambassadors have and like all of them his departure reveals the imperialist powers failure to consolidate its counterinsurgency program in el salvador as all the others who have left bustillo also seeks excuses in the face of his failure by accusing others he accuses former defense minister eugenio vides casanova of being soft in fighting the peoples plan one would have to ask bustillo if the air force of which he represented its most encouraging pillar was soft when it murdered 70000 salvadorans monsignor arnulfo romero and the jesuit priests included and even when it murdered patriot officers of that same army was the us pentagon soft when it gave 3 billion weapons and bombs for the most cowardly act of genocide latin america can recall this century the us strategy implemented through the top military command in the past 10 years with all its might did all it could so that the permanent rebellion in the rural areas reached the countrys vital centers as indeed happened as of the 10 november offensive bustillo states it clearly the bombing temporarily halted the defeat of the top command through an act of genocide it managed to remove the disgruntled people from the neighborhoods where the guerrilla forces were bustillo acknowledges genocide is the sole way the armed forces can survive bustillo acknowledges the fmlns strength and therefore urges the armed forces to be tougher and inflexible and rejects a political solution to the conflict a political solution would express the consensus among the countrys major sectors obviously the top command represents a decadent minority bustillo supports launching a fascist crusade against the peoples wish for democracy in this effort he lashes out at the catholic church all opposition sectors that report human rights violations and all sectors that support democratizing the country in conclusion we say that bustillo is not resigning of his own volition the fmln action eliminated bustillo as it eliminated garcia vides and so many other military chiefs who left their posts without fulfilling the task commissioned by the united states to stop the fmln the fmln offensive bared the genocidal antipopular and fascist nature of the alfredo cristiani regime to such an extent that it prompted a strong debate in the united states on cutting military aid the jesuits murders and the bombings so shook the international community that it is pressuring for punishment of the officers involved in these incidents however the bush administration accepted this since colonel rene emilio ponce chairman of the joints chiefs of staff and his clique even cristiani must shoulder this responsibility we must not forget that in costa rica the salvadoran defense minister disclosed cristiani authorized the bombings bush needed a scapegoat to place it on the altar of the debates which will begin in the us congress on the fate of military aid bustillo is bushs scapegoat however bustillo was already a useless element of the murderous machinery that remains active will the us public and congress be appeased with this foul tasting candy time and the spirit of the times are obviously running against the fascist program in el salvador while peoples of the world tear down dogmas dictatorships and walls bustillo who leaves through the door of defeat asks the armed forces to be tougher commit more genocide and build more walls of repression against the church the people and the nation as a whole goodbye gen bustillo we continue writing history without you the decade we begin is of democracy independence and selfdetermination that is why foreign intervention and the walls of intolerance have a short life span in this country where the people grow in heroism and the struggle for social change is not deterred by bombings","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0004","doctext":"General Rafael Bustillo the air force commander is stepping down exposing the false hopes of mass killers Bustillos resignation whether voluntary or forced indicates that without the bombings in San Salvadors neighborhoods the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front might have defeated the Salvadoran armed forces This departure highlights the failure of a decade of US counterinsurgency policies in El Salvador a fact underscored by the offensive launched on November 10 For ten years the military supported by the US relied heavily on air power to suppress the nations aspirations for democracy and social justice starting with the destruction of towns like Tenancingo Berlin Torola and San Fernando and including massacres in El Mozote Sunpul and Ocotapayo Bustillos exit like many generals and US ambassadors before him signals the collapse of imperialist efforts to cement their counterinsurgency agenda in El Salvador Like his predecessors Bustillo blames others accusing former Defense Minister Eugenio Vides Casanova of being too lenient against the peoples movement One must question if Bustillos air force which he represented as its most formidable pillar was lenient when it killed 70000 Salvadorans including Monsignor Arnulfo Romero and the Jesuit priests and even patriotic officers Was the US Pentagon lenient when it provided 3 billion weapons and bombs for the most egregious acts of genocide Latin America has seen this century The US strategy executed through the top military command aimed to suppress rural rebellions from spreading to urban centers a goal that faltered during the November 10 offensive Bustillo admits that bombing only temporarily prevented the commands defeat using genocide to remove discontented people from guerrillaoccupied neighborhoods He acknowledges that genocide is the only means of survival for the armed forces and thus calls for a harsher uncompromising stance rejecting any political resolution that would reflect the consensus of the countrys major sectors Clearly the top command represents a decaying minority Bustillo advocates for a fascist crusade against the peoples democratic aspirations attacking the Catholic Church human rights advocates and those supporting democratic reforms Ultimately Bustillos resignation is not voluntary the FMLNs actions ousted him as they did with Garcia Vides and other military leaders who failed to halt the FMLN The FMLN offensive exposed the genocidal antipopular and fascist nature of Alfredo Cristianis regime spurring a significant debate in the US about cutting military aid The murders of the Jesuits and the bombings shocked the international community prompting demands for accountability from the officers involved The Bush administration recognizing this placed responsibility on Colonel René Emilio Ponce Cristiani and their associates with Bustillo serving as a scapegoat to appease debates in US Congress on military aid Despite this Bustillo had already become an ineffective part of the murderous system still in operation Will the US public and Congress be satisfied with this charade The tide is clearly turning against the fascist agenda in El Salvador As global movements dismantle dogmas dictatorships and barriers Bustillo exiting in defeat calls for more genocide and repression against the church the people and the nation Farewell General Bustillo History will proceed without you The coming decade will be one of democracy independence and selfdetermination rendering foreign intervention and intolerance shortlived in this country where the peoples heroism and fight for social change persist undeterred by bombings","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0005","doctext":"a war bulletin indicates that on 6 january at 1625 fmln farabundo marti national liberation front troops clashed with the cavalry company in finca santa elena santa tecla near san salvador killing three and wounding four enemy troops including the patrol leader who was among those killed our troops seized an m14 rifle from the enemy 3000 cartridges for a 762mm rifle five knapsacks six grenades and field equipment","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0005","doctext":"A war report states that on January 6 at 1625 hours FMLN forces engaged with a cavalry unit at Finca Santa Elena Santa Tecla near San Salvador resulting in three enemy deaths and four injuries including the patrol leader Our forces captured an M14 rifle 3000 rounds of 762mm ammunition five backpacks six grenades and field gear","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0006","doctext":"the salvadoran army today prevented the occupation of cities in the eastern part of el salvador waging strong clashes between midnight and dawn according to reports by military sources the attacks according to the reports took place in usulutan usulutan department 110 km east of the capital and in santa elena where as of 0700 clashes were still under way santa elena is located 119 km east of the capital and both cities are coffee regions in usulutan 6th brigade troops and rapid deployment battalions repelled the incursion with artillery fire during the 2d week of december there had been strong clashes on the outskirts of usulutan in what the guerrillas called the battle of el nisperal in the canton that bears the same name which cost the army 29 dead although it has only admitted to 21 deaths in santa elena the clashes were also strong but so far there have been no reports of casualties on either side from san vicente in the central part of the country where the chichontepec volcano is located strong clashes were reported and the 5th brigade bombed rebel positions on the colcano where the fmln has strong bastions the 1st infantry brigade is carrying out operations in northern san salvador and on the outskirts of the capital this morning powerful explosions characterized as military actions to prevent rebels from gathering could be heard the night before last there were attempts to enter the capital from that direction the army has increased its surveillance to prevent mobilizations and through careful searches vehicles are being controlled at the capital citys entrances and exits in other actions the armed forces press committee reported at least six fmln deaths in various parts of the country last night there were fewer attacks on stores and electric towers in the capital there were also threats of power rationing if these actions continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0006","doctext":"The Salvadoran army today thwarted attempts to occupy cities in eastern El Salvador engaging in intense battles from midnight until dawn according to military sources The reports indicate that these attacks occurred in Usulutan located in the Usulutan department about 110 km east of the capital and in Santa Elena where hostilities continued as of 0700 Santa Elena situated 119 km east of the capital is also a coffeeproducing region In Usulutan the 6th Brigade alongside rapid deployment battalions countered the incursion with artillery fire Earlier in December fierce battles erupted on the outskirts of Usulutan known as the Battle of El Nisperal in the canton of the same name resulting in 29 army fatalities though only 21 were officially acknowledged In Santa Elena clashes were similarly intense but no casualties have been reported so far Meanwhile from San Vicente a central region home to the Chichontepec volcano significant clashes were reported with the 5th Brigade bombing rebel positions on the volcano a stronghold for the FMLN Additionally the 1st Infantry Brigade is conducting operations in northern San Salvador Powerful explosions were heard on the capitals outskirts this morning described as military measures to deter rebel gatherings following attempts to infiltrate the capital the previous night The army has heightened surveillance to curb mobilizations with thorough vehicle inspections at the citys entrances and exits In other developments the armed forces press committee reported at least six FMLN deaths in various parts of the country Last night saw a decrease in attacks on stores and electric towers in the capital although there were warnings of potential power rationing if such actions persisted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0007","doctext":"the deployment of us ships including the aircraft carrier john f kennedy and the corvette virginia along the colombian coast yesterday seeking to intercept drug trafficking routes could be the result of three policies first that the united states needs to justify the invasion of panama under the excuse of its fight against drug trafficking second that both the deployment of ships and the invasion of panama are part of a serious military plan to end the drug plague third that the united states must somehow justify the invasion of panama and the need to recover its international image has provided a real opportunity to put an end to drug trafficking if the objective really is to eliminate drugs then the battle is praiseworthy butlike in panamathe procedure is painful overbearing imperialistic and humiliating instead of winning the latin american countries appreciation and solidarity with this laudable cause the united states is again provoking angry reactions and deep distrust the side effects of this action could be very negative for the struggle against drug trafficking in which all the countries of this continent should be cooperating alternatively would it be better if they did not cooperate in this phase could it be that what we have called imperialistic clumsiness insensibility and abuse is simply a deliberate strategy with which perhaps for well founded reasons and even at the risk of diplomatic conflicts the united states seeks to isolate latin america on purpose and thus ensure the success of its operation if this were the case then we must ask why from its operations in panama and colombia the united states is telling us that it is not concerned with the diplomatic aspect for the time being the united states wants action and efficiency the united states is losing its patience and perhaps its confidence in the seriousness and capability of latin america to face this war if the action in colombia goes further than a mere surveillance the united states will be establishing a precedent in this battle against drug trafficking this means that during a first phase the united states will carry out a military operation by itself during a second phase it will discuss secondary subjects but with less urgency in the war against drug trafficking next 15 february bush will meet in cartagena de indias colombia with his colombian peruvian and bolivian counterparts perhaps on that occasion they will talk about the other aspects of this war the reorganization of the local economies to end the dependency on coca plantations the recovery of drug addicts and the consolidation of governments etc during this current phase however the united states wishes to act alone who knows if it is because of latin americas lack of understanding as we said a few days ago the drug trafficking problem is creating new situations in international relations the us proposal is probably something like could a world power like the united states continue to ignore a serious problem like the production distribution and consumption of drugs merely to avoid harming latin american sensibilities sensibilities of countries whose governments are always muddled up in useless diplomatic and bureaucratic procedures and fruitless negotiations and all this while a large part of the developed worlds population is becoming addicted to a deadly product the united states could also be asking itself have the latin american governments been able to solve this serious problem by themselves can those governments stop drug trafficking when it is known that drugs and corruption go hand in hand when in the past and perhaps in the present high ranking government officials have been linked with this illegal trade and protecting the medellin cartel chiefs why for example after all this hasnt the colombian government managed to extradite the main chiefs of that cartel to the united states let us recall the horrible explosion of the colombian airliner in which more than 100 people died the bomb explosion in the secret police headquarters in bogota the murder of many journalists who were engaged in an heroic war against drug trafficking and mainly let us recall the everpresent difficulties that must be faced when the medellin cartel chiefs must be punished and extradited","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0007","doctext":"The US deployment of ships including the aircraft carrier John F Kennedy and the corvette Virginia along the Colombian coast aims to intercept drug trafficking routes This move could stem from three possible policies first to justify the invasion of Panama under the guise of combating drug trafficking second as part of a comprehensive military plan to eradicate the drug problem and third to restore the USs international image by addressing drug trafficking If the true goal is to eliminate drugs the effort is commendable but the methodssimilar to those used in Panamaare harsh domineering imperialistic and humiliating Instead of gaining support and solidarity from Latin American countries for this noble cause the US is inciting anger and deep mistrust Such actions could adversely affect the collective fight against drug trafficking a battle that requires cooperation from all countries in the region Alternatively is it possible that what we perceive as imperialistic insensitivity and abuse is a calculated strategy by the US to purposefully isolate Latin America ensuring the success of its operations If so why From its actions in Panama and Colombia the US signals that it is not prioritizing diplomatic considerations at the moment The US seeks swift and effective action growing impatient and perhaps losing faith in Latin Americas ability to tackle this war seriously Should the US go beyond mere surveillance in Colombia it will set a precedent in the fight against drug trafficking This suggests that in the initial phase the US will undertake military operations independently In a subsequent phase it will address secondary issues with less urgency On February 15 President Bush will meet in Cartagena de Indias Colombia with his counterparts from Colombia Peru and Bolivia to potentially discuss other aspects of this war such as restructuring local economies to reduce coca dependency rehabilitating addicts and consolidating governments However in the current phase the US intends to act alone Could this be due to Latin Americas lack of understanding As noted recently the drug trafficking issue is reshaping international relations The US might be proposing can a global power like the US ignore the severe problem of drug production distribution and consumption just to spare Latin American sensibilities sensibilities of governments entangled in futile diplomatic and bureaucratic processes and ineffective negotiations This while a significant portion of the developed worlds population is falling victim to a lethal product The US might also question whether Latin American governments are capable of resolving this grave issue on their own Can these governments curb drug trafficking knowing that drugs and corruption are intertwined and that highranking officials have historically been linked to and protective of the Medellin cartel leaders Why for instance has the Colombian government failed to extradite the main cartel leaders to the US Let us remember the tragic explosion of the Colombian airliner which claimed over 100 lives the bombing of the secret police headquarters in Bogota the assassination of numerous journalists bravely fighting against drug trafficking and notably the persistent challenges in punishing and extraditing the Medellin cartel chiefs","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0008","doctext":"ricardo alfonso castellar mayor of achi in the northern department of bolivar who was kidnapped on 5 january apparently by army of national liberation eln guerrillas was found dead today according to authorities castellar was kidnapped on 5 january on the outskirts of achi about 850 km north of bogota by a group of armed men who forced him to accompany them to an undisclosed location police sources in cartagena reported that castellars body showed signs of torture and several bullet wounds castellar was kidnapped by eln guerrillas while he was traveling in a boat down the cauca river to the tenche area a region within his jurisdiction in cartagena it was reported that castellar faced a revolutionary trial by the eln and that he was found guilty and executed castellar is the second mayor that has been murdered in colombia in the last 3 days on 5 january carlos julio torrado mayor of abrego in the northeastern department of santander was killed apparently by another guerilla column also belonging to the eln torrados son william gustavo jacome quintero the departmental government secretary and bodyguard jairo ortega were also killed the group was traveling in a 4wheel drive vehicle between cucuta and the rural area known as campanario when their vehicle was blown up by four explosive charges that detonated on the highway","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0008","doctext":"ricardo alfonso castellar the mayor of achi in bolivars northern department was found dead today after being kidnapped on 5 January reportedly by army of national liberation eln guerrillas Authorities said castellar was abducted by a group of armed men on the outskirts of achi approximately 850 km north of bogota and taken to an unknown location Police in cartagena indicated that castellars body exhibited signs of torture and multiple bullet wounds The kidnapping occurred while castellar was traveling by boat down the cauca river towards the tenche area within his jurisdiction Reports from cartagena suggested that castellar underwent a revolutionary trial by the eln was found guilty and executed This marks the second mayoral murder in colombia within three days On 5 January carlos julio torrado mayor of abrego in the northeastern santander department was killed allegedly by another eln guerrilla column Torrados son william departmental government secretary gustavo jacome quintero and bodyguard jairo ortega were also killed The group was traveling in a 4wheel drive vehicle between cucuta and the rural campanario area when their vehicle was destroyed by four explosive charges planted on the highway","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0009","doctext":"the national army was involved in new clashes within the past few hours with farc revolutionary armed forces of colombia and the eln army of national liberation in the rural area of yondo in antioquias middle magdalena region spokesmen for the 5th brigade reported 5 soldiers killed several wounded and at least 12 rebel casualties the exodus of peasants from that region continued to increase today according to official reports the peasants walked away from their properties to avoid becoming victims of the clashes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0009","doctext":"The national army engaged in fresh confrontations with FARC Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and the ELN Army of National Liberation in the rural area of Yondo situated in Antioquias Middle Magdalena region within the past few hours Spokespersons for the 5th Brigade reported the deaths of 5 soldiers several injuries and at least 12 rebel fatalities Official reports indicated that the exodus of peasants from the region continued to rise today as they abandoned their properties to avoid becoming casualties of the ongoing clashes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0010","doctext":"president alan garcia has confirmed that the us troops that surrounded our diplomatic mission in panama were withdrawn after a former minister surnamed cordova left the embassy the military man who is involved in a murder trial left the peruvian embassy as soon as he learned that the embassy considered him persona non grata begin recording garcia i think journalists have magnified the issue a bit as far as we know people sought protectionchanges thought someone arrives at the door of the embassy and asks for refuge in view of a situation of force the situation in panama is abnormal it has been totally invaded by 30000 soldiers some persons entered the embassy at least one of them had been allegedly linked with the death of a panamanian minister a mr spadafora who was murdered the authorities of the embassy and of the foreign ministry stated that this persons presence was undesirable we do not refuse to grant refugea condition that is granted before granting political asylumto whomever feels harassed or mistreated in a case like this however in which there was an alleged involvement in a murder which was committed years ago this personi believe he is a man surnamed cordova apparently a highranking panamanian guard officerwas told that his presence was not wanted he left the embassy of his own will there are other panamanian defense forces officers at the embassy including mr noriegas secretary but their status should be established by peru an incident was reported yesterday as the us troops surrounded the embassy deploying barriers and barbed wire there was an attempt to depict a dramatic and spectacular picture of a siege or perhaps of an invasion of the embassy fortunately the foreign ministry resorted to diplomatic channels and the troops were soon withdrawn end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0010","doctext":"President Alan Garcia has confirmed that US troops which had surrounded the Peruvian diplomatic mission in Panama withdrew after an individual named Cordova a former minister exited the embassy This military figure implicated in a murder case left immediately upon learning that the embassy deemed him persona non grata Garcia noted that the media may have blown the situation out of proportion He explained that people sought protection and that someone had approached the embassy seeking refuge due to the tense circumstances in Panama which is fully occupied by 30000 soldiers Among those who entered the embassy at least one was allegedly connected to the murder of Panamanian Minister Spadafora The embassy and the foreign ministry decided that this individuals presence was undesirable While the embassy does not deny refuge to those feeling persecuted or mistreated in this instance given the alleged involvement in a past murder Cordova a highranking Panamanian guard officer was informed that he was unwelcome and he left voluntarily Other Panamanian Defense Forces members including Noriegas secretary remain at the embassy with their status pending determination by Peru An incident was reported yesterday when US troops encircled the embassy setting up barriers and barbed wire creating a dramatic scene suggestive of a siege or invasion Fortunately the foreign ministry used diplomatic means leading to the swift withdrawal of the troops","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0011","doctext":"authorities have reported that former peruvian defense minister general enrique lopez albujar died today in lima as a consequence of a terrorist attack lopez albujar former army commander general and defense minister until may 1989 was riddled with bullets by three young individuals as he was getting out of his car in an open parking lot in a commercial center in the residential neighborhood of san isidro lopez albujar 63 was driving his own car without an escort he was shot eight times in the chest the former minister was rushed to the air force hospital where he died","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0011","doctext":"Authorities have confirmed that former Peruvian Defense Minister General Enrique Lopez Albujar succumbed to a terrorist attack in Lima today Lopez Albujar who served as Army Commander General and Defense Minister until May 1989 was ambushed by three young individuals who shot him multiple times as he exited his car in an open parking lot in San Isidro The 63yearold was driving without an escort and was hit by eight bullets in the chest He was immediately taken to the Air Force Hospital where he was pronounced dead","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0012","doctext":"here is an official defense ministry communique 1 at 0945 this morning a group of subversives conducted an armed terrorist attack against former defense minister divison general enrique lopez albujar retired 2 the victim was taken to the air force hospital where he unfortunately passed away 3 the authorities are investigating the attack and they are conducting the appropriate operations to capture the criminals dated and signed lima 9 january 1990 defense ministry communications office","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0012","doctext":"An official defense ministry statement reports that at 0945 this morning a group of subversives executed an armed terrorist attack on former defense minister Division General Enrique Lopez Albujar who is retired The victim was transported to the air force hospital where he sadly died Authorities are investigating the attack and are undertaking necessary operations to apprehend the perpetrators Dated and signed Lima 9 January 1990 Defense Ministry Communications Office","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0013","doctext":"the catholic church has expressed satisfaction with the investigations in the case of the murdered jesuits and is encouraging the government to continue to search for the perpetrators of this crime monsignor gregorio rosa chavez today stated that the catholic church is pleased with the progress of the investigations regarding the murder of the jesuit priests he said that if the soldiers involved in the killing are punished the government will not only earn international prestige but will lay the groundwork to consolidate the administration of justice in el salvador rosa chavez said that if the killing is solved the period of impunity that has tarnished the judicial system and covered up a number of crimes to which justice has not been applied will end begin recording rosa chavez it seems that the president should be recognized for having had the courage to keep his promise to conduct a thorough investigation we understand that he has not yet revealed the details of this crime but that he will do so soon however i want to say something that has not been said the church is not interested in learning who the murderers are just for the truth to come out the church wants this punishment to mean that impunity has ended in el salvador that the poor will feel certain that justice will prevail for them that so many crimes that have been forgotten will be solved little by little but mainly that from now on crimes will no longer go unsolved end recording msgr rosa chavez added that the tone of verbal violence must be lowered since this only results in a useless confrontation and promotes a polarization of the conflict as well as hinders any effort to apply justice he said that the verbal war is as harmful as irrational violence he said that irresponsible charges and accusations continue in the country and they do not help strengthen the peace process begin recording rosa chavez it is important to overcome verbal violence this means that a calm climate a climate that is as impartial as possible must be sought to discuss issues we recall that last year many violent statements were made many harsh expressions were uttered words indistinct too many heated statements printed in some newspapers the language used is too harsh i think that to obtain justice we need a calmer climate end recording he added that a climate of serenity and respect would facilitate the right conditions for a dialogue that would guarantee mechanisms to reconcile our society he urged the government and the judicial authorities to continue making progress in the review of the judicial system to reorganize it in a way that will allow the honest adminstration of justice to do away with impunity","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0013","doctext":"The Catholic Church has shown approval of the ongoing investigations into the murder of Jesuit priests urging the government to persist in finding those responsible Monsignor Gregorio Rosa Chavez stated today that the Church is pleased with the progress made in the case He mentioned that punishing the soldiers involved would not only enhance the governments international reputation but also help establish a fair justice system in El Salvador Chavez emphasized that resolving this case could end the era of impunity that has marred the judicial system and concealed numerous unresolved crimes He acknowledged the presidents bravery in fulfilling his promise for a thorough investigation and noted that while details havent been fully disclosed they are expected soon Importantly he clarified that the Churchs interest lies not merely in identifying the murderers but in ensuring that this signifies an end to impunity in the nation This would assure the poor that justice will be served and gradually solve many forgotten crimes ensuring future crimes are not left unresolved Chavez also stressed the need to reduce verbal violence which only leads to unnecessary confrontation exacerbates conflict polarization and hinders justice efforts He highlighted that verbal aggression is as damaging as physical violence and irresponsible accusations in the country are detrimental to the peace process He called for overcoming verbal violence to create a calm and impartial environment for discussions Reflecting on the previous year he noted that many violent and harsh statements were made often printed in newspapers which he believed hindered the pursuit of justice He advocated for a serene and respectful atmosphere to foster dialogue and establish mechanisms for societal reconciliation Finally he urged the government and judicial authorities to continue their efforts in reforming the judicial system to ensure a transparent and honest administration of justice ultimately eradicating impunity","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0014","doctext":"a government spokesman has announced that within the next 72 hours the salvadoran government will disclose the names of the individuals implicated in the murder of six jesuits if the investigations are not hindered in a brief statement to the press mauricio sandoval said that salvadoran president alfredo cristiani will within the period stated announce the names of the individuals who participated in the multiple crime perpetrated on 16 november at the central american university in san salvador cristiani announced on sunday that members of the armed forces participated in the crime and that his government will bring those individuals to justice in el salvador regardless of whom they may be sandoval pointed out that more than seven people were involved in the murder and two perpetrated it he added that two different groups acted one that murdered the clergymen and another that murdered two maids according to preliminary results issued by the crime commission in charge of solving the case there was no torture or mistreatment but words were exchanged between the murderers and victims the spokesman said adding that five of the murdered jesuits had received finishing shots according to autopsies carried out by salvadoran forensic doctors according to testimony the commission gathered from 115 members of the army and 103 civilians the murder took place between 0200 and 0300 and there were explosions machinegun blasts and shots sandoval said the spokesman added that 2 officers and 45 soldiers have been confined in various headquarters pending investigation at least 230 cartridges of various caliber including some for soviet made ak47s m79 antitank weapons and m67 grenades were found at the site of the murder the official said","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0014","doctext":"A government spokesperson has revealed that within the next 72 hours the Salvadoran government will release the names of those involved in the murder of six Jesuits provided the investigation is not obstructed Mauricio Sandoval in a brief statement to the press noted that President Alfredo Cristiani will announce the names of the individuals linked to the November 16th killings at the Central American University in San Salvador within the specified timeframe On Sunday Cristiani disclosed that members of the armed forces were involved in the crime and pledged that his administration would prosecute those individuals in El Salvador no matter who they are Sandoval highlighted that more than seven people were involved in the murder and two perpetrated it He mentioned that two different groups were responsible one that killed the clergymen and another that murdered two maids according to preliminary findings from the crime commission investigating the case The spokesman clarified that there was no torture or mistreatment but words were exchanged between the murderers and victims adding that five of the Jesuits were given finishing shots according to Salvadoran forensic autopsies Based on testimonies from 115 army members and 103 civilians collected by the commission the murders occurred between 200 and 300 AM involving explosions machinegun fire and shots Sandoval stated He also mentioned that 2 officers and 45 soldiers are confined in various headquarters pending investigation At the crime scene authorities recovered at least 230 cartridges of different calibers including ammunition for Sovietmade AK47s M79 antitank weapons and M67 grenades the official added","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0015","doctext":"on 10 january at 1030 on the 10th anniversary of radio venceremos an fmln unit commemorated this occasion by ambushing a military vehicle transporting national guardsmen from sesori to san miguel the ambush took place at el botijon in san sebastian canton sesori and was carried out using explosives a few minutes after the fighting began our troops gained control of the situation attention your attention the military vehicle was destroyed during the ambush and five national guard soldiers were killed including a sergeant who was in charge of the national guard troops during this successful ambush in sesori we seized from the enemythe repressive national guardthree g3a3 rifles three sets of military over 1000 bullets for g3a3 rifles boots vests and other military materiel two g3a3 rifles and a prc77 military communications radio were destroyed at the site of the ambush our people withdrew with no problems","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0015","doctext":"On January 10 at 1030 to mark the 10th anniversary of Radio Venceremos an FMLN unit ambushed a military vehicle transporting National Guardsmen from Sesori to San Miguel The ambush occurred at El Botijon in San Sebastian Canton Sesori utilizing explosives Shortly after the clash began our forces took control of the situation The military vehicle was destroyed resulting in the deaths of five National Guard soldiers including a sergeant leading the troops During this successful ambush we captured three G3A3 rifles three military uniforms over 1000 rounds of ammunition boots vests and other military equipment from the repressive National Guard Additionally two G3A3 rifles and a PRC77 military communications radio were destroyed at the ambush site Our forces withdrew without any issues","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0016","doctext":"a ucr radical civic union buenos aires province committee spokesman today reported that a ucr district headquarters in buenos aires province was completely destroyed by a bomb explosion the destroyed ucr headquarters is in the moreno district of buenos aires the spokesman added that no one was injured and that leopoldo moreau the ucr buenos aires province leader has travelled to moreno it is expected that ucr buenos aires province board will meet and that they will ask the provincial government and the interior ministry to investigate the incident","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0016","doctext":"A spokesman for the UCR Buenos Aires Province Committee announced today that a bombing completely destroyed a UCR district headquarters in Moreno Buenos Aires Although the UCR headquarters was annihilated by the bomb no injuries were reported Leopoldo Moreau the UCR Buenos Aires Province leader has traveled to the site The UCR Buenos Aires Province Board is expected to convene and request an investigation from the provincial government and the Interior Ministry","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0017","doctext":"police are carrying out intensive operations in the town of molina in the seventh region in search of a gang of alleged extremists who could be linked to a recently discovered arsenal it has been reported that carabineros in molina raided the house of 25yearold worker mario munoz pardo where they found a fal rifle ammunition clips for various weapons detonators and material for making explosives it should be recalled that a group of armed individuals wearing ski masks robbed a businessman on a rural road near molina on 7 january the businessman enrique ormazabal ormazabal tried to resist the men shot him and left him seriously wounded he was later hospitalized in curico carabineros carried out several operations including the raid on munoz home the police are continuing to patrol the area in search of the alleged terrorist command","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0017","doctext":"Police are intensively operating in Molina located in the Seventh Region to find a gang of alleged extremists possibly linked to a recently found arsenal Carabineros raided the home of 25yearold worker Mario Munoz Pardo in Molina discovering a FAL rifle ammunition clips for various weapons detonators and explosivemaking materials It should be noted that on January 7 a group of armed individuals wearing ski masks committed a robbery against businessman Enrique Ormazabal Ormazabal on a rural road near Molina Ormazabal attempted to resist resulting in the men shooting and severely wounding him he was later hospitalized in Curico Carabineros have conducted multiple operations including the raid on Munozs home and continue to patrol the region in search of the alleged terrorist command","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0018","doctext":"official sources have reported that several guerrilla attacks and heavy fighting took place the evening of 9 january and this morning throughout the country and as a result three soldiers were killed and three others injured alleged guerrilla urban commandos launched two highpower bombs against a car dealership in downtown san salvador this morning a police report said that the attack set the building on fire but did not result in any casualties although economic losses are heavy during the evening of 9 january guerrilla urban commandos bombed two electricity facilities in different places in san salvador which caused power outages in some areas of the capital meanwhile the armed forces press committee coprefa reported today that three army soldiers were killed recently in clashes against members of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln in different parts of the central and eastern regions of the country the war bulletin by coprefa stated that the clashes in which three members of the general juan ramon belloso battalion were injured took place in san jose guayabal in the central cuscatlan department and in santa elena in the eastern usulutan department","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0018","doctext":"According to official sources multiple guerrilla attacks and intense fighting occurred on the evening of January 9 and continued into the next morning across the country These incidents resulted in the deaths of three soldiers and injuries to three others Alleged guerrilla urban commandos detonated two highpower bombs at a car dealership in downtown San Salvador this morning A police report indicated that the attack ignited a fire in the building but caused no casualties though the economic damage was significant On the evening of January 9 guerrilla urban commandos also bombed two electricity facilities in different parts of San Salvador leading to power outages in certain areas of the capital Meanwhile the armed forces press committee COPREFA announced today that three soldiers were recently killed in skirmishes with members of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN in various locations in the central and eastern regions of the country The COPREFA war bulletin noted that these clashes in which three members of the General Juan Ramon Belloso Battalion were injured took place in San Jose Guayabal in the central Cuscatlan department and in Santa Elena in the eastern Usulutan department","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0019","doctext":"gary elliot kent jr a us citizen being held in prison while awaiting trial on drugtrafficking charges has been stabbed to death in the pavon prison camp 18 km southeast of this capital kent jr and another person whose name and nationality the police have not revealed were arrested in july 1989 along the southern coast of guatemala when the light plane in which the two were traveling had to make an emergency landing according to the investigations that followed the plane was transporting cocaine from colombia to the united states official sources have reported that kent jr was unexpectedly attacked by three other pavon prison inmates wielding knives prison guards captured the attackers but did not report their names prison system director leonel franco stated today that the american had not been sentenced and that his case was being processed by a court of justice on 28 september the us embassy in guatemala had requested the extradition of kent jr for his involvement in drugtrafficking activities and because of his possible links with the medellin cartel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0019","doctext":"Gary Elliot Kent Jr a US national awaiting trial on drugtrafficking charges was fatally stabbed in the Pavon prison camp located 18 km southeast of the capital Kent Jr and an unidentified individual were apprehended in July 1989 on Guatemalas southern coast after their light aircraft made an emergency landing Investigations revealed that the plane was smuggling cocaine from Colombia to the United States Official reports indicate that Kent Jr was unexpectedly attacked by three other inmates armed with knives Although prison guards detained the assailants their identities were not disclosed Leonel Franco the prison system director announced today that Kent Jr had not been sentenced and that his case was still under judicial review On September 28th the US embassy in Guatemala had sought Kent Jrs extradition due to his involvement in drug trafficking and possible connections to the Medellin cartel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0020","doctext":"regarding the jesuits case the fmln states that 1 the fmln and several sectors including young armed forces officers were right in pointing to the army as being responsible for this horrible crime the responsibility of the armed institution for this case and the cases involving fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation monsignor romero the nuns and the us agrarian experts as well as for the bombings in the cities and massacres in the rural sector show that we were right when we mentioned in our last peace proposal the need to clean up the army and reform the judicial system 2 to advance in the countrys democratization it is not enough to solve this case the other cases need to be solved and those guilty for them should be punished the establishment of responsibilities cannot remain at the level of officers and troops who only carried out orders most important is to establish responsibility among higherranking officers because a decision of this sort could not be beyond the responsibility of the top command 3 it is also necessary to comply with the esquipulas ii agreements concerning democratization reforming the judicial system lifting the state of emergency reestablishing freedom of expression mobilization and organization releasing the more than 3000 political prisoners and stopping the repression against the church and other sectors 4 the announcement by cristiani is an effort to resolve complicated discussions on us aid for el salvador and to continue to benefit from this aid to maintain the war it would be a mistake to increase aid to the salvadoran army because of this announcement or because the case may be resolved such aid would leave open the possibility of seeing a case like that of the jesuit priests happening again the best way to contribute to a negotiated solution is to cease aid we appeal to the us congress to make this decision if this is done the fmln would commit itself to making efforts to reach an immediate ceasefire 5 favorable conditions for negotiations depend on justicemaking progress if the army is thoroughly purged because of this case peace could be reached earlier 6 to contribute toward a prompt peace we will ask the office of the un secretary general to mediate we urge the government to jointly meet with us and with mr javier perez de cuellar within the next 30 days to renew the dialoguenegotiation process 7 the fmln will be watching how the situation develops it urges national and international forces to exert pressure so that the investigation process does not end with a declaration of intention or with statements blaming lowranking soldiers to protect those who are most responsible this would push away the possibiltiy of a political solution to the salvadoran conflict signed fmln general command commanders salvador sanchez shafick jorge handal eduardo sancho joaquin villalobos and francisco jovel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0020","doctext":"Concerning the Jesuits case the FMLN asserts the following 1 The FMLN along with various sectors including young army officers correctly identified the army as responsible for this heinous act The armys involvement in this case as well as in the incidents involving FENASTRAS Monsignor Romero the nuns and the American agricultural experts and their role in urban bombings and rural massacres confirms our previous peace proposals emphasis on overhauling the military and reforming the judicial system 2 Advancing the countrys democratization requires more than resolving this single case Other cases must also be addressed and those responsible should face justice Accountability should not be limited to officers and troops following orders it must extend to higherranking officials as decisions of this magnitude implicate the top command 3 Compliance with the Esquipulas II agreements is crucial these include judicial reforms lifting the state of emergency restoring freedoms of expression mobilization and organization releasing over 3000 political prisoners and ending suppression against the church and other groups 4 President Cristianis announcement aims to navigate complex discussions over US aid for El Salvador and continue benefiting from it to sustain the war Increasing aid to the Salvadoran army in light of this announcement or the resolution of this case would be misguided Such aid could lead to another incident like the one involving the Jesuit priests The best way to support a negotiated solution is to halt aid We call on the US Congress to make this decision and in return the FMLN would commit to pursuing an immediate ceasefire 5 Favorable conditions for negotiations hinge on progress in delivering justice Thoroughly purging the army in response to this case could hasten peace 6 To facilitate a swift peace we will request mediation from the UN SecretaryGenerals office We urge the government to meet with us and Mr Javier Pérez de Cuéllar within 30 days to revive the dialoguenegotiation process 7 The FMLN will monitor the situation closely We call upon national and international forces to apply pressure to ensure the investigation does not conclude with mere declarations or by scapegoating lowranking soldiers thereby shielding those truly responsible Such actions would hinder the prospects for a political resolution to the Salvadoran conflict Signed FMLN General Command Commanders Salvador Sanchez Shafick Jorge Handal Eduardo Sancho Joaquin Villalobos and Francisco Jovel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0021","doctext":"according to the military intelligence services the farc revolutionary armed forces of colombia launched a new offensive to recover the region of middle magdalena that was lost to gonzalo rodriguez gacha and his men 5 years ago this is the reason for fierce fighting there between the army and several farc fronts during the first few days of this year heavily armed and strengthened these fronts are trying to militarily take over areas that rodriguez gachas deputies have been vacating because of the crisis created in their organization by the death of el mejicano gonzalo rodriguez alias the authorities believe that the return to the strategy of using kidnappings as a means to finance itself is also part of this new offensive that seems to be enjoying the support of other guerrilla groups such as the epl popular liberation army meanwhile in la uribe the farc general secretariat has submitted another peace proposal to president barco the guerrilla group states that it is willing to establish a new political party called bolivarian reunion of the people reunion bolivariana del pueblo if the government calls a plesbicite to establish a national constituent assembly the proposal was received on 9 january directly from the hands of farc leaders by members of the presidential advisory board for peace issues begin recording rafael pardo presidential advisor for peace and rehabilitation the government must assess the proposal it has received as well as farcs subversive activities to determine whether it should resume talks with this organization end recording for the time being members of the advisory board will travel to santo domingo this weekend to continue studying with the m19 19 april movement the possibilities of incorporating it into political life following the collapse of the special peace district issue in congress","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0021","doctext":"As reported by military intelligence the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC have initiated a new campaign to reclaim the Middle Magdalena area which they lost to Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha and his forces five years prior This has led to intense clashes between the army and various FARC factions in the early days of this year These factions now wellarmed and bolstered are attempting to seize territories abandoned by Gachas deputies who have been weakened by the organizational upheaval following the death of Gacha also known as El Mejicano Authorities suspect that the resurgence of kidnappings as a financial strategy is part of this offensive which appears to be supported by other guerrilla groups like the EPL Popular Liberation Army Simultaneously in La Uribe the FARCs general secretariat has presented a new peace proposal to President Barco expressing their willingness to form a new political party the Bolivarian Reunion of the People Reunion Bolivariana del Pueblo if the government agrees to a plebiscite for establishing a national constituent assembly This proposal was handed over by FARC leaders to members of the presidential advisory board for peace issues on January 9 Presidential Advisor for Peace and Rehabilitation Rafael Pardo stated that the government must evaluate the proposal and FARCs insurgent activities to decide on resuming negotiations Meanwhile members of the advisory board plan to visit Santo Domingo this weekend to further explore the integration of the 19 April Movement M19 into political life following the failure of the special peace district issue in Congress","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0022","doctext":"the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln has described the arrest of five soldiers accused of committing the massacre of six jesuit priests as a manipulated cover operation basically cristiani is alleged to have decided to punish a number of lowranking officers to close the case as quickly as possible and to end international pressures what is your opinion in this regard zamora the fact that president cristiani acknowledges that members of the army were responsible for the massacre is a first step and definitely a good thing but it is entirely insufficient unless the subsequent steps are also taken first to identify who the responsible parties were this is the first important point because nobody can feel satisfied if only lowranking officers are identified such an act can only have been ordered by highranking officers we must not forget the murder of monsignor romero for which there were no sentences and no trials oppes however the armed forces high command immediately denied involvement in the operation stating that it was an isolated action divorced from any institutional policy zamora i believe this is entirely wrong the murder of the jesuit fathers cannot be considered an isolated action over 7000 people have died in el salvador during 10 years of civil war and 90 percent of them were civilians political assassination by the government forces is a constant practice furthermore torture is regularly practised in el salvador the army high command cannot fail to know this they cannot claim to be innocent because they have the greatest responsibilities for human rights violations oppes yet last month the summit of central american heads of state in san jose ended with a success for president cristiani who secured an explicit condemnation of the offensive launched by the guerrillas in november whereas no specific charges were leveled at the government for human rights violations zamora there is a positive factor that should be borne in mind namely the call from the five presidents for a resumption of the dialogue in el salvador and the appeal to the un secretary general to carry out mediation to this end but in the summits final document it is the fmln and the nicaraguan contras who pay the price for the agreement among the presidents these are diplomatic games that do not facilitate the restoration of peace in central america oppes what paths can be taken now to advance the negotiations zamora negotiations are becoming increasingly necessary the guerrilla offensive shows that the fmln is a strong military force but also that a revolutionary attitude does not exist among the masses it also shows that the government army after 10 years of us training is an army whose military stance is defensive not offensive which is the key to us military strategy while this all shows that there can only be a negotiated solution to the crisis it is also true that precisely following the guerrilla offensive and this is the paradox the army stiffened its stance against negotiations i believe that sooner or later common sense will prevail and it will sit down at the negotiating table at the end of november the us secretary of states assistant for latin america spoke officially for the first time about the need for negotiations to resolve the crisis in el salvador this is an important sign of a changing situation","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0022","doctext":"The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN has denounced the arrest of five soldiers accused of the massacre of six Jesuit priests as a manipulated cover operation Allegedly President Cristiani decided to penalize a few lowerranking officers to quickly resolve the case and alleviate international pressure Do you have any thoughts on this Zamora President Cristianis acknowledgment that army members were behind the massacre is a positive initial step but its insufficient without further actions The essential next step is identifying the true culprits as only targeting lowranking officers isnt enough Such orders likely came from highranking officials We must remember Monsignor Romeros murder which saw no trials or sentences Oppes However the militarys high command quickly denied any involvement calling it an isolated incident divorced from any institutional policy Zamora I disagree the murder of the Jesuit priests isnt an isolated event Over 7000 people have died during El Salvadors 10year civil war 90 percent of whom were civilians Political assassinations by government forces are rampant and torture is a routine practice The army high command cannot feign ignorance they bear significant responsibility for human rights abuses Oppes Yet last months Central American summit in San Jose was a win for President Cristiani who achieved explicit condemnation of the guerrillas November offensive with no specific accusations against the government for human rights violations Zamora Theres a positive aspect to note the five presidents call for renewed dialogue in El Salvador and their appeal to the UN SecretaryGeneral for mediation However the summits final document places the burden on the FMLN and the Nicaraguan Contras which doesnt help restore peace in Central America Oppes What steps can be taken to advance negotiations Zamora Negotiations are increasingly essential The guerrilla offensive demonstrates the FMLNs military strength and the lack of a revolutionary sentiment among the masses It also shows that despite 10 years of US training the government army remains defensive rather than offensive which aligns with US military strategy All this suggests a negotiated solution is necessary yet paradoxically following the guerrilla offensive the army has hardened its stance against negotiations I believe common sense will eventually prevail and they will come to the negotiating table At the end of November the US Secretary of States assistant for Latin America officially spoke for the first time about the need for negotiations to resolve the crisis in El Salvador signaling an important shift","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0023","doctext":"the mrta tupac amaru revolutionary movement today distributed leaflets claiming responsibility for the murder of former defense minister enrique lopez albujar general osvaldo diaz salvador chief of the 7th subregion of the national police has confirmed the existence of the leaflets and added that the murder case is still being investigated he said that among the thousands of detainees there are 16 suspects who are believed to have participated in the murder of the outstanding general begin recording diaz salvador well there are two operations first the dragnet operation in which people with the characteristics established by witnesses are arrested and second there is a more specific operation being conducted by the specialized units reporter is there any information yet regarding the capture of the murderers of the former defense minister diaz salvador these operations seek to clear up both a crime that has shocked the nation and also the killing of two patrolmen who were murdered in cold blood the day before the general was murdered reporter do the police have identikits of the murderers diaz salvador we have received some identikits of people who could have participated in the attack from the specialized units of the technical police based on these identikits the police will be more specific and selective reporter how many identikits do you have so far diaz salvador so far we have received three identikits reporter the murder is attributed to mrta and not to the shining path what news do the have on this diaz salvador i believe the intelligence services will have the final word on this reporter is it true that the mrta has claimed responsibility for the murder diaz salvador well we all know that some leaflets have appeared today inside a newspaper that claims to be the mouthpiece on this matter but i do not think this is final end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0023","doctext":"The MRTA Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement distributed leaflets today claiming they were behind the killing of former Defense Minister Enrique Lopez Albujar General Osvaldo Diaz Salvador head of the 7th subregion of the national police confirmed the leaflets existence and noted that the investigation into the murder is ongoing Among the many detainees 16 suspects are believed to have been involved in the killing of the prominent general begin recording Diaz Salvador There are two operations The first is a dragnet operation targeting individuals matching witness descriptions and the second involves specialized units conducting a more focused investigation reporter Is there any progress in capturing the murderers of the former defense minister Diaz Salvador These operations aim to resolve both the shocking crime against the general and the murder of two patrolmen who were killed the day before reporter Do the police have identikits of the suspects Diaz Salvador We have received some identikits from the technical polices specialized units which will help the police be more precise and selective reporter How many identikits are there Diaz Salvador We have received three identikits so far reporter The murder is attributed to the MRTA and not the Shining Path What information do you have on this Diaz Salvador I believe the intelligence services will ultimately determine this reporter Is it true that the MRTA has claimed responsibility for the murder Diaz Salvador It is known that some leaflets were found today in a newspaper that claims to represent this matter but I do not consider this definitive end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0024","doctext":"two bomb attacks were carried out in la paz last night one in front of government house following the message to the nation over a radio and television network by president jaime paz zamora the explosions did not cause any serious damage but the police were mobilized fearing a wave of attacks the selfstyled zarate willka liberation armed forces sent simultaneous written messages to the media calling on the people to oppose the government which it says is at the service of the wealthy and the exploiters it also calls for free education the establishment of permanent jobs the defense of cocaleaf farming and the defense against us intervention and big land owners the first bomb attack occurred at 2230 0230 gmt on 12 january in front of the planning and economic coordination ministry just before president paz zamora concluded his message to the nation in which he explained the guidelines of the general economic program that the government will implement between 1990 and 1993 roberto barbery interior ministry intelligence department director has reported that dynamite sticks were hurled from a car the second attack occurred at 2335 0335 gmt on 12 january just after the cabinet members had left government house where they had listened to the presidential message a bomb was placed outside government house in the parking lot that is used by cabinet ministers the police placed the bomb in a nearby flower bed where it went off the shock wave shattered some windows in government house and street lamps in the plaza murillo as of 0500 gmt today the police had received reports of two other explosions in two la paz neighborhoods but these have not yet been confirmed passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0024","doctext":"Two bombings took place in La Paz last night one occurring in front of the Government House following a national address over radio and television by President Jaime Paz Zamora Although the explosions did not result in significant damage the police were mobilized anticipating a series of attacks The selfproclaimed Zarate Willka Liberation Armed Forces sent written statements to the media urging the populace to resist the government which they claim serves the wealthy and exploiters They also demanded free education permanent job opportunities protection of cocaleaf farming and resistance to US intervention and large landowners The initial bombing happened at 2230 0230 GMT on January 12 in front of the Planning and Economic Coordination Ministry just before President Paz Zamora finished outlining the governments general economic program for 1990 to 1993 Roberto Barbery director of the Interior Ministrys intelligence department reported that dynamite sticks were thrown from a car The second bombing occurred at 2335 0335 GMT on January 12 shortly after cabinet members had exited Government House where they had listened to the presidential address A bomb was placed outside Government House in the parking area used by cabinet ministers The police relocated the bomb to a nearby flower bed where it exploded The blast shattered some windows in Government House and broke street lamps in Plaza Murillo As of 0500 GMT today police had received reports of two more explosions in La Paz neighborhoods but these have not yet been confirmed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0025","doctext":"the mnr reports the disappearance and kidnapping of mnr assistant secretary general hector oqueli colindres in guatemala city today 12 january oqueli arrived in guatemala on 11 january he had planned to travel to nicaragua early on 12 january to join a socialist international delegation in that country from nicaragua he would travel to quito ecuador to attend a convention of the socialist international committee for latin america of which oqueli is secretary according to reports oqueli and his companion gilda flores a member of the social democratic party of guatemala were abducted by heavily armed men between 0630 and 0700 as they were heading to la aurora airport to board their flight we urge the international community particularly the democratic governments of the world to demand the immediate release of hector oqueli and his companion as well as a total clarification of this attack signed mnr national executive committee dated 12 january 1990 san salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0025","doctext":"The MNR has reported that Hector Oqueli Colindres the assistant secretary general of the MNR was kidnapped today January 12 in Guatemala City Oqueli had arrived in Guatemala on January 11 and was scheduled to travel to Nicaragua early on January 12 to join a delegation from the Socialist International From Nicaragua he planned to go to Quito Ecuador for a convention of the Socialist International Committee for Latin America where he serves as secretary Reports indicate that Oqueli and his companion Gilda Flores a member of Guatemalas Social Democratic Party were abducted by heavily armed men between 630 and 700 AM while on their way to La Aurora Airport to catch their flight We call on the international community especially democratic governments worldwide to demand the immediate release of Hector Oqueli and Gilda Flores and to fully investigate this attack Signed MNR National Executive Committee Dated January 12 1990 San Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0026","doctext":"the salvadoran government today deplored the disappearance of social democratic leader hector oqueli colindres this morning in guatemala national information secretary mauricio sandoval told acanefe that it is regrettable adding that the salvadoran government will make the necessary efforts through diplomatic channels to obtain more information on the case according to sources from his party hector oqueli colindres assistant secretary of the national revolutionary movement mnr disappeared today in guatemala when the vehicle in which he was traveling was intercepted by heavily armed men wearing civilian clothing an mnr spolesman reported that oqueli colindres was kidnapped as he was heading to the airport in guatemala city to take a flight to nicaragua where he would join a socialist international delegation that is currently in that country to observe the electoral campaign mnr spokesmen said that the guatemalan police found the vehicle in which oqueli was traveling with a member of the guatemalan social democratic party without its occupants","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0026","doctext":"Today the Salvadoran government expressed its dismay over the disappearance of social democratic leader Hector Oqueli Colindres this morning in Guatemala National Information Secretary Mauricio Sandoval informed ACANEFE that it is regrettable and mentioned that the Salvadoran government would pursue all necessary diplomatic avenues to gather more details about the incident According to party sources Hector Oqueli Colindres who serves as the assistant secretary of the National Revolutionary Movement MNR vanished in Guatemala when the vehicle he was in was intercepted by heavily armed men wearing civilian clothing An MNR spokesman stated that Oqueli Colindres was kidnapped while en route to the airport in Guatemala City for a flight to Nicaragua where he was set to join a Socialist International delegation currently observing the electoral campaign there MNR representatives also noted that Guatemalan police discovered the vehicle which Oqueli was traveling in with a member of the Guatemalan Social Democratic Party abandoned and without its occupants","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0027","doctext":"salvadoran vice president francisco merino has described the possible resumption of dialogue between the government and the rebels as positive merino said that the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front should not claim credit for the resumption of a dialogue because it was president alfredo cristiani who took the initiative in resuming the talks merino added that the rebels should abandon the delaying and irresponsible tactics regarding the dialogue because the fmln has lost credibility both in the military sense and in international politics begin recording merino the fmln has lost credibility in all of its activities including military actions the only valid alternative to pacify the country is for the rebels to stop hostilities violence and terrorism we should jointly explore the possibilities of their joining the democratic process end recording he also said one of the alternatives readily available to the fmln is to participate in the elections for delegates to the central american parliament begin recording merino el salvador has proposed at the legislative assembly to ratify the central american parliament protocol this would open the door for the special election of the salvadoran delegates to the parliament if a truly democratic willingness by the fmln exists this could be their first opportunity to participate it has not yet been decided whether this election will be held before the 1991 official elections for mayors and deputies the government and the fmln could jointly consider the advantages of a special election this year then we could make preparations for the 1991 constitutional elections end recording regarding the fmln military actions merino said the government is familiar with the rebels tactics particularly when talks are being considered he also said the rebels operate in cycles begin recording merino the government has never reacted naively to the fmln terrorists statements or their participation in the dialogue we are fully aware of their plans and strategies the government however bears the primary responsibility of seeking harmony and the citizenss security end recording after the rebels counteroffensive in november which was regarded as the largest military operation in the past 10 years the possibility for a new dialogue has appeared in el salvador once more creating expectations both here and abroad the coming meeting of president cristiani with united nations representatives scheduled for next week and the meeting on 12 january of a rebel delegation with a united nations official seem to indicate that talks will be held shortly","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0027","doctext":"Salvadoran Vice President Francisco Merino has praised the potential revival of discussions between the government and rebels as a positive development Merino emphasized that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN should not take credit for the dialogues resumption as it was President Alfredo Cristiani who initiated the talks He urged the rebels to cease their delaying and irresponsible tactics arguing that the FMLN has lost credibility in both military operations and international politics Merino stated that the only viable path to peace is for the rebels to end hostilities violence and terrorism and explore ways to join the democratic process He mentioned that one option available to the FMLN is participating in elections for the Central American Parliament delegates El Salvador has proposed ratifying the Central American Parliament protocol in the legislative assembly allowing for a special election of Salvadoran delegates If the FMLN shows genuine democratic intent this could be their first chance to participate It is undecided whether this election will occur before the 1991 elections for mayors and deputies but the government and the FMLN could consider the benefits of holding a special election this year paving the way for the 1991 constitutional elections Regarding FMLN military actions Merino noted the government is well aware of the rebels tactics especially when talks are imminent He pointed out that the rebels operate in cycles and that the government does not react naively to their statements or participation in dialogue being fully aware of their strategies The government however holds the primary responsibility for ensuring harmony and citizens security Following the rebels significant counteroffensive in November the largest military operation in a decade the possibility of renewed dialogue has emerged in El Salvador raising expectations domestically and internationally Upcoming meetings between President Cristiani and United Nations representatives as well as a meeting on January 12 between a rebel delegation and a UN official suggest that talks will commence soon","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0028","doctext":"salvadoran colonel sigifredo ochoa perez today said that the masterminds of the six jesuit priests murder are not soldiers or lieutenants but are much higher in the hierarchy regardless of whether it was a general or colonel whoever masterminded this crime must be punished the ranking leader of the ruling arena nationalist republican alliance party and retired officer said during a televised interview those responsible for this multiple murder that took place on 16 november are not soldiers or lieutenants he said this action involved much higher level officers and even if a general or colonel is involved the culprits must be punished he pointed out he added we hope that it will not be as in the past when the masterminds are protected as the saying goes the little guys always pay ochoa said that he is convinced that investigations must be pursued and that nobody should receive special treatment because unfortunately there are elements who are hurting the army and the president and the high command have to purge them ochoa former deputy and current president of the state power company described as courageous the decision of president alfredo cristiani to publicly admit that members of the armed forces massacred the six jesuit priests and two women on 7 january cristiani officially acknowledged that military personnel killed the jesuits their cook and the cooks 15yearold daughter however he refused to reveal the names of those involved to avoid hampering the investigation the colonel said we hope that the names will be revealed soon and that these people will be punished observers believe that ochoas statements which might suggest an internal struggle within the ruling arena express an implicit wish to see this abominable crime resolved the retired colonel added that the courageous position of cristiani regarding this case has brought him strong international support that is helping to strengthen the democratic process that the current president wants to promote although ochoa admitted that in el salvador military power has been behind the real power and that trying a military man has been taboo he said that cristiani is determined to intensify a purge of such elements from the armed forces he also admitted that there are still salvadoran military men who believe that they hold power and that they can use their rifles and the power that their weapons give them","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0028","doctext":"Salvadoran Colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez asserted today that the orchestrators behind the murder of six Jesuit priests are not soldiers or lieutenants but individuals much higher in the hierarchy He emphasized that whether it was a general or colonel whoever masterminded this crime must be punished during a televised interview reflecting his position as a highranking member of the ruling ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance party and a retired officer He reiterated that those accountable for the multiple murders on 16 November are not lowerranking soldiers or lieutenants but higherlevel officers He stressed that regardless of rank all involved even generals or colonels must face punishment Ochoa expressed hope that the true masterminds would not be shielded as they have been in the past where lowerranking individuals typically bear the consequences Ochoa insisted that thorough investigations must be carried out and no one should be given special treatment highlighting concerns that certain elements within the military are damaging both the army and the president necessitating a purge by the high command As the former deputy and current president of the state power company Ochoa praised President Alfredo Cristianis courageous decision to publicly acknowledge that members of the armed forces were responsible for the massacre of the six Jesuit priests and two women On 7 January Cristiani officially admitted that military personnel were behind the killings of the Jesuits their cook and the cooks 15yearold daughter although he withheld the names to avoid compromising the investigation Ochoa voiced hope that the names would soon be disclosed and the perpetrators punished Observers interpret Ochoas remarks as potentially indicating an internal conflict within ARENA and an implicit desire to see justice served for this heinous crime The retired colonel further noted that Cristianis courageous stance on this matter has garnered him substantial international support bolstering the democratic process that the current president aims to advance Despite acknowledging that military power has traditionally wielded significant influence in El Salvador and that prosecuting military personnel has been a taboo Ochoa affirmed Cristianis commitment to intensifying efforts to cleanse the armed forces of such detrimental elements He also conceded that some Salvadoran military men still believe they wield power and can leverage their rifles and the authority their weapons afford them","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0029","doctext":"the us congressmens worktables are filled with surprises they are to renew their sessions in 2 weeks time and important matters are waiting to be discussed after the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front started its 11 november offensive which buried the armys propagandistic claims that it had finished off the guerrillas along came the great surprises in the east european countries when they brought down walls without having to resort to military invasions and attained a democratic opening ending the year the world was surprised with the brutal us invasion of panama now when the last decade of the century is about to begin el salvador adds another page to the book of lastminute surprises alfredo cristiani himselfwho together with armed forces officers said hours after the jesuits and their maids had been murdered that there were suspicions that the fmln could be involved in the massacrehas just accepted especially for the benefit of the us congress that armed forces personnel were the ones who murdered the top brains the best intellectuals of el salvador the murderers were military personnel and at least on the national televison network cristiani promised to dislose their names passage indistinctthe jesuits murders or the cancellation of aid if it is true that the armywhich murdered monsigno oscar romero 1000 peasants in el mozote 70 indians in las hojas hundreds of salvadorans in zunpu and unionists at the fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation offices along with the rest of the armed forces wellknown crimesis going to be purged at last if this is really true then we would have to say that a true negotiation will start in the past the fmln has made proposals for negotiations to end the war one of our demands a realistic demand to propitiate peace in el salvador is undoubtedly the purge of the army in mexcio and in san jose costa rica we said that if the government did not accept the fmlns proposal the nation would do so and that is what has happened the nation demands that the armed forces be purged the most important us newspapers and newscasts have noted the irrefutable fact that 10 years of us advice and an investment of more than 3 billionvery close to 4 billionto create a huge buildup in their armaments have not served to change the mentality of an army that murdered monsignor romero and thousands of civilians including nuns and us advisers we believe democratic senator christopher dodd was mistaken when he said that us aid in itself was not being discussed the 10 years of aid advice and us strategy in el salvador have proven to be a failure if the united states has any intentions of contributing to peace now is the time to change its policy toward el salvador events have placed the issue of the continuation of aid to el salvador on the congressmens worktables the aid was made conditional on punishment for the jesuits murders but what is the order of the day it is a decision that goes beyond a basic demand for justice it will determine the continuation of us aid it entails the decision to turn their policy around to contribute to a political solution in el salvador they are to discuss whether congress position is to be one we approve the purge of the army and thus we will give them more aid or two we approve the purge as a concrete step to democratization and will suspend military aid so that these conditions can be used to reach a negotiated political solution will us congressmen be capable of surprising the world by helping the salvadorans to topple the fascist wall the wall of war will they do this by stopping military aid the fmln has said clearly that if the united states stops aid to the army it will correspond with actions to reach a complete halt in hostilities we hope the us congress does not make a mistake if it stops aid if it cuts it if it ends it we will stand before a clear and hopeful sign for peace however if not we will stand before yet another sign of war and the surprise will not be a good one","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0029","doctext":"The worktables of US congressmen are currently laden with unexpected developments as they prepare to reconvene in two weeks with numerous critical issues awaiting discussion Following the FMLNs Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front significant November 11 offensive which challenged the armys propaganda that it had eradicated the guerrillas came the astonishing events in Eastern Europe where countries achieved democratic reforms without military invasions As the year concluded the world was taken aback by the brutal US invasion of Panama Now as the final decade of the century approaches El Salvador contributes another surprise Alfredo Cristiani who initially insinuated that the FMLN might be behind the murders of the Jesuits and their maids has now admitted primarily for the benefit of the US Congress that armed forces personnel were responsible for these killings promising to reveal their names on national television The army which has committed numerous atrocities including the murder of Monsignor Oscar Romero and countless civilians may finally face a purge If this is true it could signal the start of genuine negotiations The FMLN has long proposed negotiations to end the war with one key demand being the purge of the army This demand articulated in both Mexico and San Jose Costa Rica has now been echoed by the nation Major US media outlets have underscored the undeniable reality that a decade of US advice and an investment nearing 4 billion have failed to change the mindset of an army responsible for heinous crimes Democratic Senator Christopher Dodds assertion that US aid was not a topic of discussion seems misguided The decadelong US involvement in El Salvador has proven ineffective If the United States aims to contribute to peace it must revise its policy towards El Salvador now The issue of continuing aid to El Salvador has become a focal point for congressmen with aid contingent on addressing the Jesuits murders The decision at hand extends beyond a basic call for justice it will determine the future of US aid and signal a potential shift towards a political resolution in El Salvador Congress must decide whether to approve the armys purge in exchange for continued aid or to endorse the purge as a step towards democratization while suspending military aid to facilitate a negotiated political solution Will US congressmen surprise the world by aiding Salvadorans in dismantling the wars oppressive structures through halting military aid The FMLN has clearly stated that if the US ceases aid to the army it will respond with measures to end hostilities We hope that Congress makes the right choice Should they discontinue aid it would be a promising sign for peace if not it would herald yet another unwelcome surprise of continued conflict","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0030","doctext":"it was reported in bogota today that the colombian army captured suspected peruvian drug trafficker jose cardenas guerra on a farm in purificacion in central colombia cardenas guerra is apparently linked to the medellin drug cartel the soldiers found cardenas guerra with several workers of the farm which according to the investigations was owned by gonzalo rodriguez gacha who was killed during a police operation on 15 december official spokesmen indicated that the troops did not meet any resistance from the suspected mafia members who were carrying firearms cardenas guerra was transferred from purificacion to the secret police offices in ibague capital of tolima department 130 km southwest of bogota","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0030","doctext":"Today in Bogota it was announced that the Colombian army apprehended suspected Peruvian drug trafficker Jose Cardenas Guerra on a farm in Purificacion central Colombia Cardenas Guerra is believed to have ties to the Medellin drug cartel Soldiers discovered him along with several farm workers and investigations revealed the farm was owned by Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha who was killed in a police operation on December 15 Official sources stated that the troops faced no resistance from the suspected mafia members who were armed Cardenas Guerra was transported from Purificacion to the secret police headquarters in Ibague the capital of Tolima Department situated 130 km southwest of Bogota","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0031","doctext":"mario solorzano martinez leader of guatemalas democratic socialist party reported today that the salvadoran political leader hector oqueli who was kidnapped in guatemala was found dead oquelis body was found next to the body of guatemalan politician gilda flores who was taking him to this citys airport so that oqueli could travel to nicaragua solorzano martinez told notimex that because of the short period of time oqueli was in guatemalaless than 24 hoursthe only explanation is that there are groups linked to the salvadoran paramilitary squadrons in the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0031","doctext":"Mario Solorzano Martinez the leader of Guatemalas Democratic Socialist Party announced today that Salvadoran political leader Hector Oqueli who had been kidnapped in Guatemala was found dead Oquelis body was discovered alongside the body of Guatemalan politician Gilda Flores who was escorting him to the citys airport for a flight to Nicaragua Solorzano Martinez informed Notimex that given the brief time Oqueli had been in Guatemalaless than 24 hoursthe only plausible explanation is the involvement of groups associated with Salvadoran paramilitary squadrons in the kidnapping","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0032","doctext":"regarding the assassination of hector oqueli colindres leader of the national revolutionary movement and the democratic convergence and secretary for latin america of the socialist international in guatemala on 12 january we state 1 we blame arena nationalist republican alliance the regime of president alfredo cristiani and arena leader roberto daubuisson and its armed forces for this detestable assassination the links between daubuissons arena party and the guatemalan national liberation movement of mario sandoval are well known both oppose every effort to bring peace to the region 2 this new crime and the recent events concerning the case of the jesuits which show that the masterminds will not be punished forces us to review our dialogue offer because we are not interested in helping the fascist regime wash its face to obtain us military aid and to proceed with its plan to annihilate every type of opposition 3 the assassination of dr oqueli and his companion gilda flores the extension of the state of the siege and the fact that nothing indicates that there will be punishment for the masterminds of the massacre of 16 november show that cristianis announcement to get to the bottom of the latter case is only a farce to obtain us aid and to proceed with the slaughter of opposition members 4 as those events show the political solution to the confict requires a purge of the armed forces democratization and selfdetermination there can be no dialogue amid state terrorism a state of siege and general trampling on human rights under the state of siege the regime gives itself the right to carry out a general repression therefore we call on all political and social forces to struggle for its abrogation 5 the 15 december 1989 un general assembly resolution demanding respect for human rights and democratic freedoms must be unconditionally implemented in our country to create an atmosphere and conditions favorable to a political solution signed fmln general command dated el salvador 13 january 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0032","doctext":"Concerning the murder of Hector Oqueli Colindres leader of the National Revolutionary Movement and the Democratic Convergence and Latin American Secretary for the Socialist International in Guatemala on January 12 we declare 1 We hold Arena Nationalist Republican Alliance President Alfredo Cristianis regime and Arena leader Roberto DAubuisson along with their armed forces accountable for this vile assassination The connections between DAubuissons Arena party and Mario Sandovals Guatemalan National Liberation Movement are well documented Both factions resist any efforts to achieve peace in the region 2 This recent crime along with the developments in the Jesuit case which indicate that the true perpetrators will evade punishment compels us to reassess our offer of dialogue because we do not wish to aid the fascist regime in obtaining US military assistance and advancing its plan to eliminate all forms of opposition 3 The killing of Dr Oqueli and his associate Gilda Flores the extension of the state of siege and the absence of any signs that the masterminds of the November 16 massacre will be punished demonstrate that Cristianis promise to thoroughly investigate the case is merely a ruse to secure US aid and continue the extermination of opposition members 4 These events illustrate that a political resolution to the conflict necessitates a purge of the armed forces democratization and selfdetermination Dialogue cannot occur amid state terrorism a state of siege and widespread human rights abuses Under the state of siege the regime grants itself the authority to conduct widespread repression Thus we urge all political and social forces to fight for its repeal 5 The December 15 1989 UN General Assembly resolution demanding respect for human rights and democratic freedoms must be fully implemented in our country to foster an environment conducive to a political solution Signed FMLN General Command Dated El Salvador January 13 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0033","doctext":"the salvadoran opposition national revolutionary movement mnr today demanded that guatemalan president vinicio cerezo thoroughly investigate the assassination of mnr leader hector oqueli and of guatemalan attorney gilda flores during a news conference the mnr executive committee condemned the abominable crime perpetrated on 12 january in guatemala by armed men wearing civilian clothes the mnr also demanded that the salvadoran government guarantee the security of mnr secretary general guillermo ungo who will arrive in el salvador within the next few hours to attend oquelis funeral which is scheduled for 15 january oqueli 45 and gilda flores a member of the democratic socialist party psd of guatemala were kidnapped while they were on their way to la aurora airport in guatemala city their bodies were found later at a place near the salvadoran border the people responsible for this unjustifiable assassination are the eternal enemies of liberty peace and democracy the mnr states the mnr along with the social democratic party and the social christian peoples movement mpsc make up the democratic convergence coalition the mpsc also issued a communique deploring the assassination of oqueli and urging the international community to condemn this action","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0033","doctext":"The Salvadoran opposition group National Revolutionary Movement MNR urged Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo today to conduct a thorough investigation into the assassination of their leader Hector Oqueli and Guatemalan attorney Gilda Flores During a press briefing the MNRs executive committee denounced the abominable crime carried out by armed men wearing civilian clothes on January 12 in Guatemala The MNR also called on the Salvadoran government to ensure the safety of their Secretary General Guillermo Ungo who is expected to arrive in El Salvador shortly to attend Oquelis funeral scheduled for January 15 Oqueli aged 45 and Gilda Flores a member of Guatemalas Democratic Socialist Party PSD were kidnapped en route to La Aurora Airport in Guatemala City with their bodies later discovered near the Salvadoran border Those responsible for this unjustifiable assassination are perpetual foes of liberty peace and democracy the MNR emphasized The MNR together with the Social Democratic Party and the Social Christian Peoples Movement MPSC form the Democratic Convergence coalition The MPSC also released a statement condemning Oquelis murder and urging the international community to denounce the act","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0034","doctext":"what we had predicted has occurred cristiani announced this afternoon that a colonel two lieutenants one second lieutenant two second sergeants and two soldiers were involved in the massacre of the jesuits the accusation against colonel benavides is the following that the multiple crime was committed in the sector under his command from the lieutenant on down the accusation is that they directly participated in the crime words indistinct as cristiani said that it was col benavides but it was not col benavides who issued the order so the question is who gave the order to kill the jesuits and their two maids in our view col benavides was implicated solely as a means of propaganda aimed at the us congress it is clear that col benavides did not give the order he probably did not even know about the action this is consistent with what we know about his background first he is not known to have carried out acts of repression or corruption our report indicates that benavides has maintained a position in favor of institutions and open to discussions he was described as an active studious and not repressive cadet one of the few exceptions in la tandona reference to the 1977 graduating class of the captain general gerardo barrios military academy in other words for the la tandona a gang of assassins he is a perfect scapegoat the massacre of the jesuits was not a personal decision it was part of the armed forces counteroffensive actions during the november battles it was a coldblooded premeditated plan executed to decapitate the peoples movement and the democratic opposition let us remember the threats against father ellacuria over the national radio network prior to the assassination let us remember that between the night of 15 november and early morning of 16 november several offices of labor unions and houses of opposition members were attacked let us remember that after the masssacre of the jesuits the officers shouted over loudspeakers that they had killed ellacuria and that they were going to continue killing communists the bishop of san salvador was a witness to this in our view the assassins of the jesuits were those who appeared on the radio and television network making known the results of the socalled honor commission col benavides will probably be freed in a short time and be appointed to some post abroad or he might experience the same fate as that of captain eduardo alfonso avila who went in and out of jail each time that military aid for el salvador was discussed in the us congress however in any case and as has always occurred it will be the lieutenants the noncommissioned officers and the soldiers who carried out an order who will pay the consequences we have already seen this happen in the cases of the nuns when words indistinct a few soldiers the massacre of san francisco and the assassination of the us advisers and rodolfo viera words indistinct once again the peoples hopes are frustrated as has happened in so many other cases the assassination of the jesuits again confirms that to as cristiani said get to the bottom of this we have to obtain democracy justice and selfdetermination","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0034","doctext":"Our predictions have come true This afternoon Cristiani revealed that a colonel two lieutenants one second lieutenant two second sergeants and two soldiers were implicated in the massacre of the Jesuits The specific charge against Colonel Benavides is that the heinous crime happened in the area he commanded From the rank of lieutenant downward they are accused of direct involvement in the crime Cristiani mentioned that it was Col Benavides but he did not issue the order Thus the crucial question remains who ordered the killings of the Jesuits and their two maids In our perspective Col Benavides was used merely as propaganda targeting the US Congress It is evident that Col Benavides did not give the command and likely was unaware of the operation This aligns with what we know of his historyhe has no known record of repression or corruption Our information suggests Benavides has consistently supported institutional integrity and open dialogue He was known as an active studious nonrepressive cadet standing out in La Tandona the 1977 graduating class of the Captain General Gerardo Barrios Military Academy which was otherwise notorious For La Tandona a group of assassins he is the ideal scapegoat The Jesuits massacre wasnt a personal act it was part of the armed forces counteroffensive during the November battles a cold calculated plan to undermine the peoples movement and democratic opposition We must recall the threats against Father Ellacuria broadcasted on national radio before his assassination We must also remember the attacks on labor union offices and the homes of opposition members between the night of November 15 and early morning of November 16 Following the massacre officers loudly proclaimed over speakers that they had killed Ellacuria and would continue killing communists witnessed by the Bishop of San Salvador In our view the Jesuits killers were those who announced the findings of the socalled honor commission on radio and television Col Benavides will probably be released soon and possibly assigned a post abroad or he might face the same fate as Captain Eduardo Alfonso Avila who was repeatedly jailed whenever US military aid to El Salvador was under discussion in Congress However as always it will be the lieutenants noncommissioned officers and soldiers who followed orders who will suffer the consequences Weve seen this pattern before in the cases of the murdered nuns the San Francisco massacre and the assassinations of US advisers and Rodolfo Viera Once again the peoples hopes are dashed as has happened repeatedly The Jesuits assassination reiterates that achieving democracy justice and selfdetermination as Cristiani stated is essential to getting to the bottom of this","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0035","doctext":"the new fmln farabundo marti national liberation front proposal to stop fighting provided the us congress suspends aid to el salvador is blackmail with this he said the fmln is showing to the international community that its members are plain terrorists this was said on 12 january by the ruling nationalist republican alliance president dr armando calderon sol who maintained that aspirations of the subsersives are detestable and therefore cannot be accepted the prominent political leader said that while in east europe there is a true democratic revolution the fmln maintains its position of trying to subdue the people with a totalitarian plan through violent means history has left them behind and they the terrorists have not noticed it he added calderon sol emphasized that fmln leaders should reconsider the position they have maintained and should respect the judicial system because without it no nation can achieve harmony and development the seditious should understand that they are alone and that no one supports their anarchic plan the arena president added he recalled that during the terrorist aggression the international community suported the alfredo cristiani government and the fmln never received any support calderon sol stressed that the fmln must provide real proof that it wants to reach peace through negotiated means because president cristiani has good intentions and wants to solve the conflict as soon as possible through talks the subversives must suspend the aggression against the people and the destruction of the national economy because one cannot be at the negotiating table while the fmln at the same time is preparing an offensive","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0035","doctext":"The new proposal from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN to cease hostilities if the US Congress halts aid to El Salvador has been labeled as blackmail On January 12 Armando Calderon Sol president of the ruling Nationalist Republican Alliance asserted that this move exposes FMLN members as terrorists to the international community Calderon Sol condemned the subversives aspirations as detestable and unacceptable He noted that while Eastern Europe is experiencing a genuine democratic revolution the FMLN persists in attempting to dominate the people through a totalitarian and violent approach He stated that history has outpaced the terrorists yet they remain oblivious Calderon Sol urged the FMLN leadership to reconsider their stance and respect the judicial system emphasizing that no nation can thrive without it He insisted that the seditious elements must recognize their isolation and the lack of support for their anarchic agenda He reminded that during the terrorist aggression the international community supported Alfredo Cristianis government and the FMLN did not receive any backing Calderon Sol emphasized that the FMLN needs to demonstrate genuine intent to achieve peace through negotiation as President Cristiani is committed to resolving the conflict swiftly through dialogue The subversives must halt their aggression against the populace and the destruction of the national economy as it is contradictory to engage in peace talks while preparing for an offensive","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0036","doctext":"the guatemalan foreign ministry condemned today the assassination of leftist salvadoran leader hector oqueli and guatemalan political leader gilda flores both bodies were found today in an area near guatemala and el salvador border after the victims were kidnapped in guatemala city yesterday a foreign ministry communique regrets and condemns the assassination of oqueli assistant secretary of the socialist international for latin america and the caribbean and deputy secretary general of the national revolutionary movement mnr a leftist movement in el salvador we deeply regret the deaths of two valuable persons and we condemn this act of violence the note adds the document is the first official reaction to the kidnapping and assassination of both leaders gilda flores was an active member of the democratic socialist party psd of guatemala whose secretary general mario solorzano reported that salvadoran paramilitary groups are carrying out actions in this country according to solorzano the incident shows there is cooperation between paramilitary groups of both countries because the perpetrators knew of oquelis arrival and they staged an entire operation to kidnap him the bodies of the political leaders were found early this morning with shots through the temple in the guatemalan town of jalpatagua near the border with el salvador oquelis relatives told efe in el salvador oqueli arrived in guatemala last thursday on friday morning while on his way to la aurora airport to catch a plane to nicaragua he was kidnapped by heavily armed men according to the mnr","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0036","doctext":"The Guatemalan Foreign Ministry today denounced the murders of Salvadoran leftist leader Hector Oqueli and Guatemalan political figure Gilda Flores Their bodies were discovered near the GuatemalaEl Salvador border having been kidnapped from Guatemala City the previous day In a statement the ministry expressed regret and condemnation for the killings of Oqueli who was the assistant secretary of the Socialist International for Latin America and the Caribbean and the deputy secretary general of the National Revolutionary Movement MNR a leftist group in El Salvador The statement lamented the loss of two significant individuals and condemned the violent act This was the first official response to the abductions and murders Gilda Flores an active member of Guatemalas Democratic Socialist Party PSD was reported by the partys secretary general Mario Solorzano to have been targeted by Salvadoran paramilitary groups operating in the country Solorzano suggested that the incident indicated collaboration between paramilitary groups in both nations given the precise timing of Oquelis arrival and the orchestrated kidnapping The bodies found with gunshot wounds to the temple in Jalpatagua Guatemala were located early this morning according to Oquelis family in El Salvador Oqueli had arrived in Guatemala last Thursday and was abducted by heavily armed men on Friday morning while en route to La Aurora Airport for a flight to Nicaragua the MNR reported","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0037","doctext":"government minister carlos morales said today that a foreign commando killed hector oqueli leader of the salvadoran leftist party national revolutionary movement mnr and guatemalan social democratic leader gilda flores in guatemala morales said at a news conference held at the national police headquarters that the intention of the terrorist commando was capturing oqueli alive to take him to el salvador but that something made them change their plans morales stressed that the existence of the foreign commando the nationality and origin of whom he did not specify has been known for months adding that it is responsible for many terrorist attacks morales said that the group has killed several people and has carried out various bomb attacks in guatemala asked about a statement by social democratic party leader mario solorzano who said that salvadoran and guatemalan paramilitary groups operate jointly in guatemala morales said that this is currently under investigation we cannot say what country this terrorist commando came from however we have already taken measures to counter its activities in our national territory he stressed our government will not let this group defame guatemala with its activities there is already a special unit within the security forces in charge of locating the killers of oqueli and flores according to the initial reports received by the police the kidnapping took place yesterday when oqueli and flores were heading to la aurora airport in this capital the vehicle in which they were traveling which was found near the airport was intercepted by another car whose occupants forced gilda flores out of the car while oqueli tried to escape morales said","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0037","doctext":"Government minister Carlos Morales announced today that a foreign commando was responsible for the murder of Hector Oqueli leader of the Salvadoran leftist party National Revolutionary Movement MNR and Guatemalan social democratic leader Gilda Flores in Guatemala During a press conference at the National Police Headquarters Morales revealed that the terrorist commando initially aimed to capture Oqueli alive and take him to El Salvador but their plans changed unexpectedly Morales highlighted that the foreign commando whose nationality and origin remain undisclosed has been known for months and is accountable for numerous terrorist attacks This group has allegedly killed multiple individuals and executed various bombings in Guatemala In response to social democratic party leader Mario Solorzanos claim that Salvadoran and Guatemalan paramilitary groups are operating together in Guatemala Morales mentioned that this is under investigation He stated that the country of origin of the terrorist commando is still unknown but measures have already been taken to counter its activities within national borders Morales emphasized that the government will not allow this group to tarnish Guatemalas reputation A special unit has been established within the security forces to find the killers of Oqueli and Flores Initial police reports indicate that the kidnapping happened yesterday when Oqueli and Flores were on their way to La Aurora Airport in the capital Their vehicle found near the airport was intercepted by another car whose occupants forced Gilda Flores out while Oqueli attempted to flee Morales explained","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0038","doctext":"armando calderon sol president of the nationalist republican alliance arena the ruling salvadoran party today called for an investigation into any possible connection between the military personnel implicated in the assassination of jesuit priests and the salvadoran guerrillas it is something so horrendous so monstrous that we must investigate the possibility that the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front staged this assassination to discredit the government calderon sol said salvadoran president alfredo cristiani implicated four officers including one colonel and five members of the armed forces in the assassination of six jesuit priests and two women on 16 november at the central american university according to calderon sol the salvadoran government is dutybound to uncover the murderers of the jesuits and to see if there is any link between the soldiers involved and the fmln those responsible acted on their own to cause problems for the cristiani government and discredit it it could not possibly be an isolated act investigations are pointing to some kind of conspiracy the president of the rightist arena party said in addition calderon sol asked the governments of el salvador and guatemala to carry out an exhaustive investigation to ensure that the murder of social democratic leader hector oqueli colindres does not go unpunished calderon noted that oqueli had clearly renounced the position of armed struggle in favor of a program for democratic participation oqueli colindres a salvadoran leader of the socialist international was found dead along with gilda flores a member of the guatemalan social democratic party on 13 january in a town in southeastern guatemala near the salvadoran border","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0038","doctext":"Armando Calderon Sol the president of the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA the governing party in El Salvador has called for an inquiry into any potential link between military personnel accused of murdering Jesuit priests and the Salvadoran guerrillas Calderon Sol suggested that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN might have orchestrated the assassination to tarnish the governments reputation Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani named four officers including one colonel and five members of the armed forces as being involved in the killing of six Jesuit priests and two women on November 16 at the Central American University Calderon Sol emphasized the governments obligation to identify the murderers and determine if there is any connection between the implicated soldiers and the FMLN He stated that those responsible acted independently to create difficulties for the Cristiani administration and discredit it hinting at a possible conspiracy Additionally Calderon Sol urged the governments of El Salvador and Guatemala to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure justice for the murder of social democratic leader Hector Oqueli Colindres He highlighted that Oqueli had abandoned armed struggle in favor of democratic participation Oqueli Colindres a Salvadoran leader of the Socialist International and Gilda Flores a member of the Guatemalan Social Democratic Party were found dead on January 13 in a town in southeastern Guatemala near the Salvadoran border","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0039","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani today postponed his trip to the united states which was scheduled for 1623 january until later this month according to an announcement today by information secretary mauricio sandoval the presidential spokesman explained that the postponement of cristianis trip is due to the presidents interest in meeting with un secretary general javier perez de cuellar to request that perez de cuellar act as mediator to achieve the resumption of dialogue with the salvadoran guerrillas we have received information from new york to the effect that perez de cuellar will not be available on the dates initially set for the trip thus cristianis visit has been postponed sandoval said according to sandoval cristiani will meet with perez de cuellar on 31 january after which he will go to washington in early february to meet with us president george bush sandoval denied that the postponement of cristianis trip is related to possible reaction to the arrest of eight members of the army including four officers on charges of being implicated in the murder of six jesuit priests and two employees there is no relation because the case of the jesuits is being resolved the spokesman said sandoval also denied that postponement of the trip is linked to the assassination of hector oqueli a salvadoran leader of the socialist international 3 days ago in guatemala after learning of oquelis assassination the guerrillas announced that they will revise their offer to resume the dialogue with the government however the presidential spokesman indicated that the guerrillas have sent no official note explaining the revision","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0039","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani has delayed his planned trip to the United States originally set for January 1623 to later this month as announced by Information Secretary Mauricio Sandoval today The presidential spokesman clarified that the delay in Cristianis trip is due to his desire to meet with UN SecretaryGeneral Javier Perez de Cuellar to request his mediation in resuming dialogue with Salvadoran guerrillas We received word from New York that Perez de Cuellar will not be available on the initially scheduled dates Sandoval stated leading to the postponement According to Sandoval Cristiani will now meet Perez de Cuellar on January 31 and then proceed to Washington in early February to meet US President George Bush Sandoval dismissed any connection between the trips postponement and the recent arrest of eight members of the army including four officers who are accused of involvement in the murder of six Jesuit priests and two employees There is no relation as the Jesuit case is being resolved he affirmed Sandoval also refuted any link between the delay and the assassination of Hector Oqueli a Salvadoran leader of the Socialist International three days ago in Guatemala Following Oquelis assassination the guerrillas announced they would revise their offer to resume talks with the government However the presidential spokesman noted that the guerrillas have not sent any official communication regarding the revision","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0040","doctext":"in an action that is unprecedented in colombias history of violence unidentified persons kidnapped 31 people in the strifetorn bananagrowing region of uraba the antiouqia governors office reported today the incident took place in puerto bello a village in turbo municipality 460 km northwest of bogota where a group of heavily armed men forced the kidnapped villagers to climb into trucks and then took off for an unknown destination nothing is known thus far about the motive behind the kidnapping or the whereabouts of the victims regional authorities who escaped being kidnapped took a census of the population and determined that a total of 31 people were kidnapped before fleeing the commando group set fire to a grocery store and caused some damage in the small town uraba a prosperous agroindustrial region in colombia has been racked for years by a bloody political struggle between guerrilla groups and ultrarightist paramilitary bands which have been blamed for various massacres of peasants whom they accused of being guerrilla sympathizers before the news of the mass kidnapping became known the total persons kidnapped in colombia over the last 6 weeks was 85 according to statistics of the colombian secret police","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0040","doctext":"In an unprecedented event in Colombias violent history unidentified persons abducted 31 individuals in the conflictridden bananagrowing region of Uraba according to a report from the Antioquia governors office today The abduction occurred in Puerto Bello a village within Turbo municipality located 460 km northwest of Bogota A group of heavily armed men compelled the kidnapped villagers to board trucks and then departed for an unknown location The motive for the kidnapping and the victims whereabouts remain unknown Regional authorities who avoided capture conducted a population census and confirmed that 31 people were taken Prior to leaving the commando group set fire to a grocery store and caused some destruction in the small town Uraba a wealthy agroindustrial area in Colombia has long been plagued by violent political conflicts between guerrilla factions and farright paramilitary groups the latter often accused of massacring peasants suspected of supporting guerrillas Before this mass abduction 85 people had been kidnapped in Colombia over the past six weeks according to statistics from the Colombian secret police","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0041","doctext":"the peruvian police have reported that an attack with explosives in front of a building where us diplomats reside in the miraflores neighborhood in lima has left one person injured the terrorist attack was launched from a moving vehicle from which unidentified individuals threw three dynamite charges that injured a passerby and damaged the front of the building according to the police the police source indicated that those responsible for the crime have not yet been identified the source noted that in 1984 the first attack on us interests was carried out by the guevarist tupac amaru revolutionary movement when activists from that group fired at the front of the us embassy in downtown lima a car bomb exploded in front of the us embassy residence in the peruvian capital 3 years later and after that explosives were hurled at the door of a house in the san borja neighborhood where us marines resided","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0041","doctext":"The Peruvian police have reported a bombing involving explosives in front of a building where US diplomats reside located in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima injuring one person The attack was executed from a moving vehicle by unidentified individuals who threw three dynamite charges injuring a passerby and damaging the front of the building According to the police the perpetrators have not yet been identified This incident recalls a series of attacks on US interests in the past In 1984 the Guevarist Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement initiated the first attack firing at the US embassy in downtown Lima Three years later a car bomb exploded in front of the US embassy residence in the Peruvian capital Subsequently explosives were thrown at the door of a house in the San Borja neighborhood where US marines lived","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0042","doctext":"ten terrorists hurled dynamite sticks at us embassy facilities in the miraflores district causing serious damage but fortunately no casualties the attack took place at 2100 on 15 january 0100 gmt on 16 jan inside the facility which was guarded by 3 security officers a group of embassy officials were holding a work meeting according to the first police reports the attack was staged by 10 terrorists who used 2 toyota cars which were later abandoned one of the vehicles was left on the third block of jose pardo avenue while the other was left on the first block of bella vista street in miraflores","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0042","doctext":"Ten terrorists launched dynamite sticks at the US embassy facilities in the Miraflores district causing significant damage but no injuries The bombing occurred at 2100 on 15 January 0100 GMT on 16 January Inside the guarded facility where three security officers were stationed embassy officials were in a meeting Initial police reports indicate that the attack was carried out by 10 terrorists using two Toyota cars which were later abandoned One vehicle was found on the third block of Jose Pardo Avenue while the other was left on the first block of Bella Vista Street in Miraflores","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0043","doctext":"napoleon duarte president of el salvador has rejected the proposal from the guerrillas who accepted the elections if they were postponed for 6 months and held with democratic guarantees today a delegation of the salvadoran insurgents will hold talks in madrid with representatives of the spanish foreign ministry the spanish officials interlocutor is miguel saenz member of the political and diplomatic commission of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln and this is his first reaction in exclusive statements to rne spanish national radio to napoleon duartes rejection of the insurgents proposal begin recording saenz the only way left is to continue the struggle and thus we would have to intensify this struggle in the political and military field then unfailingly if there is no political solution there will be a social explosion in the country it is unstoppable we believe that spain in particular as president of the eec with the traditional cultural ties uniting us can play quite a prominent role specifically we believe that the eec can intercede with its offices between the parties in conflict in order to contribute to the resolution of the conflict end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0043","doctext":"Napoleon Duarte the President of El Salvador has turned down the guerrillas offer to participate in elections if they were delayed for six months and held with assurances of democracy Today representatives of the Salvadoran insurgents are set to meet with Spanish Foreign Ministry officials in Madrid Miguel Saenz a member of the political and diplomatic commission of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN will be speaking with the Spanish officials In an exclusive statement to RNE Spanish National Radio Saenz responded to Duartes rejection of their proposal He stated that the only remaining option is to persist in their struggle which will require increasing efforts in both political and military arenas Without a political resolution Saenz warned of an inevitable social upheaval in the country He emphasized that Spain particularly as the president of the EEC with its historical and cultural connections to El Salvador could play a significant role Specifically he suggested that the EEC could mediate between the conflicting parties to help resolve the conflict","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0044","doctext":"explosives loaded in a small truck which were going to be fired at the salvadoran presidential house were deactivated at noon today a military source has reported three handmade catapults each loaded with approximately 7 kg of dynamite were defused at 1145 1745 gmt by national policemen the catapults were located 200 meters from the presidency and were to be fired 10 minutes later coprefa reported according to the guerrillas the mobile armed platforms sort of like medieval catapults consist of two parts a fuse and a main charge the presidential house is located in the southern part of sal salvador adjacent to one of the principal garrisons of el salvador the armed forces transmission center in the past few months the fmln has used socalled mobile armed platforms against the principal army garrisons in san salvador the army described these devices as terrorist weapons and labeled them car bombs","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0044","doctext":"Explosives loaded in a small truck intended to target the Salvadoran presidential house were deactivated today at noon according to a military source Three handmade catapults each carrying around 7 kg of dynamite were defused by national policemen at 1145 1745 GMT The catapults positioned 200 meters from the presidency were set to launch 10 minutes later as reported by COPREFA Guerrillas referred to these mobile armed platforms as being similar to medieval catapults comprising a fuse and a main charge The presidential house is situated in the southern area of San Salvador near a major El Salvador garrison the Armed Forces Transmission Center In recent months the FMLN has deployed mobile armed platforms against key army garrisons in San Salvador The army has described these devices as terrorist weapons categorizing them as car bombs","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0045","doctext":"which has dismayed all honduran people the government strongly condemns this kind of actionthe murder of retired general gustavo alvarez martinezwhich was politically motivated and perpetrated by professionals and which i believe deserves the denunciation of all hondurans valdes mr president will the three branches of government and the armed forces adopt additional security measures azcona yes we will be discussing that soon i have a meeting scheduled with the national security council which will also be attended by the three presidents of the state branches i mean the words indistinct will chair the meeting and national congress president carlos arbin montoya and supreme court president salomon jimenez castro will also attend we have also invited the candidates of the two number as heard parties to this meeting since one of them is going to be the next honduran president we plan to establish some guidelinesome rules to be followednot just for the remainder of our term but in the future as well because we should be farsighted and not just concentrate on the short term which has been very common in honduras where we look and find solutions only for the present we should find solutions jointly words indistinct in the long run which includes the issue of violence we believe in a democracy like ours which is a very complete democracy in other words there are internal elections for selecting candidates where citizens enjoy full rights where parties and party leaders consult with the people where we have true clean and honest elections where we have a national electoral commission that is not influenced by nor can it be influenced by the government and where the state branches are totally independent all of these characteristics make honduras a democracy and every sector of honduran society should strive to strengthen them by avoiding violence at all costs obeying the law and condemning and attacking extreme terrorist groups regardless of their affiliation thus enabling us to consolidate our democracy and reach the level of political development attained by other democratic countries it has been demonstrated worldwide that progress and development can only be achieved through democracy the frg the mediterranean countriesitaly france and spainare examples of this and there is the case of japan which has a liberal democratic system and has achieved extraordinary levels of development taiwan is yet another example at this stage valdes interrupting yes but this takes time azcona yes at this stage i believe there is sufficient proof that the democratic system is the best means of attaining higher levels of development there is no doubt in anyones mind about that but the fact that we have this system is not enough each one of us each sector must do his part to make it work when i mention sectors i am referring to private enterprise which must be generous exhibit confidence in the country and show much initiative to organized labor groups which must fight for their rights without fomenting strikes and other disorders which are sometimes brought about illegally instead of following the normal legal procedures to professional associations which also have an enormous responsibility because their members must comply with their duties and the same goes for government employees and others in other words this will not be accomplished by this or the next government alone our governments are transitory and their power is relative i have said this many times there is no point in lashing out at the president because power in honduras is relative and conditional what is essential is to contribute positively toward honduras development this should be a responsibility not only of public employees businessmen workers and organized peasants but all hondurans should contribute that is what counts valdes mr president when will this meeting be held and what immediate measures will you propose azcona the appropriate authorities are doing everything possible to investigate the latest crime which was not an everyday occurrence like a robbery or something of that nature this crime was carefully planned it was a terrorist act perpetrated by professionals valdes mr president some people have been saying that the death penalty might be a way to cope with the situation what do you think about this azcona i recently read something about the death penalty in a mexican magazine the death penalty is opposed by a majority of the people and has been abolished in honduras i do not think this is the solution here because the death penalty has not solved the crime problem anywhere else in the world for instance this penalty exists in many us states but this has not deterred criminals from committing terrible crimes people have lost control when criminals have no respect for their fellow man not even the death penalty can stop them however there are crimes such as drug trafficking for which no bail should be permitted i think a bill that has been proposed by the supreme court of justice should be passed by the congress of course it will be approved by the president so those found guilty of this crime cannot be bailed out it is not right for the authorities to arrest a drug trafficker only to see him released on bail by a judge who has no other choice than to abide by the law valdes mr president the far rightist group aaa anticommunist action alliance through a local radio station warned that they will take revenge on major communist leaders such as jorge arturo reina ramon custodio and others what do you have to say about this azcona i am adamantly opposed to this type of revenge because it would only lead to escalated confrontations between groups i condemn this attitude in view of the regrettable murder of general gustavo alvarez martinez as far as the death penalty goes it will not be a solution to the crime problem valdes mr president civic committees have to be organized in the country azcona i agree but these committees should be controlled by the authorities a civic committee to protect communities is one thing but it is quite another thing to sue these committees to perform duties that are already the responsibility of state agencies such as the armed forces valdes when will the government branches meet azcona they will meet when i return from caracas","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0045","doctext":"The recent murder of retired General Gustavo Alvarez Martinez has deeply troubled the people of Honduras The government strongly condemns this politically motivated attack carried out by professionals and believes it deserves universal denunciation by the Honduran populace President Azcona indicated that the three branches of government and the armed forces will soon discuss additional security measures A national security council meeting is planned to be attended by the heads of the state branches including National Congress President Carlos Arbin Montoya and Supreme Court President Salomon Jimenez Castro as well as the candidates from the two main political parties who are potential future presidents of Honduras The meeting aims to establish guidelines and longterm solutions to combat violence emphasizing the importance of a cohesive and farsighted approach rather than temporary fixes President Azcona highlighted Hondurass democratic strengths such as internal elections full citizen rights clean and honest elections and an independent national electoral commission He stressed that every sector of society must work to strengthen these democratic principles avoid violence obey the law and denounce extremist terrorist groups to consolidate democracy and achieve political development akin to other democratic nations Azcona cited examples of development through democracy in countries like Italy France Spain Japan and Taiwan asserting that this system is proven to lead to higher levels of development However achieving this requires collective effort from all sectors including private enterprises labor groups professional associations and public employees Each must fulfill their responsibilities to make the democratic system work The president emphasized that the power of the government is transitory and relative and the key to progress lies in the positive contributions of all Hondurans Addressing the recent crime President Azcona acknowledged the efforts of authorities to investigate the meticulously planned terrorist act He opposed the reinstatement of the death penalty arguing it has not been an effective deterrent to crime globally as seen in various US states Instead he supported a bill proposed by the Supreme Court to deny bail for drug traffickers which he believes should be passed by Congress to ensure criminals remain in custody Regarding threats from the farright group AAA Anticommunist Action Alliance to retaliate against major communist leaders Azcona condemned such revenge warning it would only escalate conflicts He reiterated his opposition to the death penalty as a solution to crime President Azcona also agreed on the need for civic committees to protect communities but insisted these should operate under state control not take over responsibilities of state agencies like the armed forces He mentioned that the government branches would convene once he returns from Caracas","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0046","doctext":"the anticommunist action alliance alianza de accion anticomunista reports the following to the honduran people in particular and to the international community in general 1 during a meeting today the democratic patriotic committees and our organizations disciplinary tribunal tried and sentenced to death the following terrorists of international communism jorge arturo reina juan almendarez bonilla ramon custodio lopez anibal puerto and hector hernandez 2 these people will be executed beginning on this date for the sake of love and freedom death to communism","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0046","doctext":"The anticommunist action alliance alianza de accion anticomunista announces to the Honduran people and the global community that today the democratic patriotic committees and our organizations disciplinary tribunal convened and sentenced to death the following international communist terrorists Jorge Arturo Reina Juan Almendarez Bonilla Ramon Custodio Lopez Anibal Puerto and Hector Hernandez These individuals will be executed starting today in the name of love and freedom Death to communism","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0047","doctext":"according to military sources and people who arrived today in ayacucho from the la mar area 44 peasants have been killed in two townships of la mar province ayacucho department yesterday a column of shining path terrorists arrived in the village of chinchipe in the jungle province of la mar and shot 16 peasants who were members of the peasant patrols that oppose the terrorists the shining path guerrillas who burned murdered peasants houses charged them with collaborating with the army the town of chinchipe is 220 km north of ayacucho travellers arriving from la mar province said that on 23 september 28 bodies of alleged peasants were found near the town of chullas the bodies showed signs of torture and bullet wounds but the identity of the murderers apparently could not be determined","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0047","doctext":"Military sources and recent arrivals in Ayacucho from the La Mar area report that 44 peasants have been killed in two townships in La Mar province Ayacucho department Yesterday a column of Shining Path terrorists entered the village of Chinchipe in the jungle province of La Mar and executed 16 peasants who were members of patrols opposing the terrorists The Shining Path guerrillas committed arson burning the peasants houses and accused them of collaborating with the army Chinchipe is located 220 km north of Ayacucho Travelers from La Mar province indicated that on 23 September 28 bodies of alleged peasants were discovered near Chullas The bodies exhibited signs of torture and bullet wounds but the murderers identities remain unknown","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0048","doctext":"the new second in command of the 3d infantry regiment based at la tablada major hector musio will be installed this afternoon he replaces major horacio fernandez cutiello who was killed during the attack on the 3d regiment on 23 january musio will be the acting commanding officer because commander jorge samudio was injured on 23 january while heading a group of officers including noncommissioned officers who were repelling the terrorists attack from the rear of the regiment grounds passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0048","doctext":"This afternoon Major Hector Musio will be appointed as the new deputy commander of the 3rd Infantry Regiment stationed at La Tablada He succeeds Major Horacio Fernandez Cutiello who was killed in the attack on the regiment on January 23 Musio will temporarily take command as Commander Jorge Samudio was injured on January 23 while leading a group of officers including noncommissioned officers to fend off the terrorists assault from the rear of the regiments premises","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0049","doctext":"according to a claim made by the minister of interior migration and justice juan carlos duran 1988 was a positive year because the government managed to score achievements in the economic area as well as in defense of the democratic system existing in bolivia the minister remarked i believe that it was a year of full accomplishment a very positive and very good year he added that the months of the current fiscal year represented progress for the government in state administration tasks he explained that greater consolidation was achieved in the economic area making it possible for the efforts intended to reinforce bolivias political system to be well aimed he claimed that a system such as the one in force in our nation has enabled the citizens to enjoy absolute freedom something that has been underscored not only in our country but in the nations of the entire world as well he noted that the government has not had to resort to any unusual action to defend democracy he recalled martial law had not been ordered attesting to progress in the national consciousness he commented bolivia is an exemplary country in terms of freedom stressing the benefits this nation has experienced by having a democratic system in which everyone has an opportunity to disagree even with the executive branch he said that the citizens as a whole have found it necessary for rights to be recognized and obligations accepted for this reason he claimed the present government has made it possible to achieve stability in the various fields of activity something that will have far more visible effects in the near future drug trafficking with regard to the battle against the drug traffic he cited the work performed by the special forces to battle drug trafficking which according to his account destroyed hundred of cocaine factories and processing pits in addition to confiscating drugs and arresting persons linked with their production or illicit trafficking he declared that despite its economic and technical limitations bolivia has managed to respond to the international confidence and to foster a consciousness aimed at improving the methods for combating drug traffickers robbery the minister announced that the santa cruz police had mobilized in a combing operation to find the perpetrators of the robbery of a car on the track of the eastern railroad system from which 130000 bolivianos intended to pay christmas bonuses was stolen he said that the armed forces and police were still complying with instructions to eradicate the crime that has been occurring on a large scale during recent months in the city of santa cruz and to benefit the eastern population with protection he explained that the police have been taking statements from individuals who may have seen the holdup men at close range so as to capture them promptly","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0049","doctext":"According to Juan Carlos Duran the Minister of Interior Migration and Justice the year 1988 was deemed positive due to the governments successes in both economic areas and the defense of Bolivias democratic system Duran stated I believe it was a year of full accomplishment a very positive and very good year highlighting the progress made in state administration during the current fiscal year He elaborated that significant consolidation was achieved economically which supported efforts to strengthen Bolivias political system He asserted that the current system has allowed citizens to enjoy absolute freedom recognized both domestically and internationally Duran emphasized that the government did not need to take extraordinary measures to defend democracy noting the absence of martial law as evidence of national progress He praised Bolivia as an exemplary country for freedom where everyone has the opportunity to disagree with the executive branch He mentioned that citizens have realized the importance of recognizing rights and accepting obligations which has led to stability in various sectors with more visible effects expected soon On the topic of drug trafficking Duran highlighted the efforts of special forces in combating the issue which included destroying hundreds of cocaine factories and processing pits confiscating drugs and arresting individuals involved in production and illicit trafficking Despite economic and technical challenges Bolivia has managed to gain international confidence and foster awareness to improve antidrug trafficking methods Regarding robbery the minister reported that the Santa Cruz police conducted a combing operation to apprehend the holdup men behind the robbery of a car on the track of the eastern railroad system where 130000 bolivianos intended for Christmas bonuses were stolen He mentioned that the armed forces and police are actively working to eradicate crime in Santa Cruz benefiting the eastern population with enhanced protection The police have been gathering statements from witnesses who may have seen the robbers up close to ensure their swift capture","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0050","doctext":"the chilean foreign ministry has categorically rejected the us decision to cite a treaty signed with chile in 1914 to turn the murder case of former chilean foreign minister orlando letelier over to an international committee of jurists this statement was made by foreign minister hernan felipe errazuriz who added that the chilean government is handling the situation in a serious and professional manner begin recording errazuriz yes on 12 january we received a diplomatic note which we are now studying we categorically reject the implicit pressure on something we are handling in a serious and professional manner we have granted all possible cooperation in accordance with our rights and international law end recording in view of this situation the foreign ministry issued an official statement which says that the 1914 treaty is being studied to see whether or not it is applicable the statement adds that the terms used by the us state department spokesman last monday in referring to this matter represent a distorted and partial view reflecting the desire to impose a position disregarding international law and the domestic laws of other countries the foreign ministry statement concludes by saying that the chilean courts are processing a rogatory letter submitted through normal diplomatic channels having to do with the proceedings being carried out in the united states on this criminal case","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0050","doctext":"The Chilean Foreign Ministry has firmly dismissed the US decision to invoke a 1914 treaty with Chile to transfer the murder case of former Chilean Foreign Minister Orlando Letelier to an international committee of jurists This declaration came from Foreign Minister Hernan Felipe Errazuriz who emphasized that the Chilean government is addressing the issue with utmost seriousness and professionalism On January 12 we received a diplomatic note which we are currently reviewing We strongly reject the implicit pressure on an issue we are handling with due diligence We have provided full cooperation within our rights and under international law Errazuriz stated Consequently the Foreign Ministry released an official statement indicating that the 1914 treaty is under examination to determine its relevance The statement further criticizes the US State Department spokesmans remarks from last Monday describing them as a biased and skewed interpretation aimed at enforcing a stance that disregards international and domestic laws The statement concludes by noting that the Chilean courts are processing a rogatory letter submitted through standard diplomatic channels related to the ongoing proceedings in the United States concerning this criminal case","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0051","doctext":"a bomb exploded in a pilmaiquen alley destroying windows and water pipes according to unofficial reports the bomb contained 125 to 150 grams of tnt and was placed in the back of the pilmaiquen telephone company building the explosion occurred at 2350 on 16 january causing panic but no casualties the explosion broke windows of the telephone company offices it also destroyed a public telephone booth and water pipes witnesses reported that the bomb was planted by two individuals wearing sports clothes who escaped into the night security personnel are preparing sketches of the suspects based on eyewitness descriptions","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0051","doctext":"A bombing occurred in a Pilmaiquen alley shattering windows and damaging water pipes Unofficial sources say the bomb placed behind the Pilmaiquen telephone company building contained 125 to 150 grams of TNT The explosion happened at 2350 on January 16 causing panic but no injuries It broke windows in the telephone company offices and destroyed a public telephone booth and water pipes Witnesses saw two individuals wearing sports clothes plant the bomb and then flee Security personnel are creating sketches of the suspects based on these eyewitness accounts","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0052","doctext":"it has been officially confirmed that two leaders of the leftist patriotic union up were killed by unknown persons near rio blanco municipality tolima department it was learned that cristobal perez and ruben dario ramirez were shot to death by a group of heavily armed men so far this year 12 members of the up the largest leftist political force in colombia have been killed by rightist paramilitary groups since the up was founded in 1985 approximately 900 of its members have been murdered according to the administrative department of security das a rightist paramilitary group is responsible for the massacre of 12 persons last wednesday the 12 were members of a legal commission investigating nearly 30 cases of murders and disappearances of peasant leaders some of them up members in several municipalities of northeastern colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0052","doctext":"It has been officially confirmed that two leaders of the leftist Patriotic Union UP were killed by unknown persons near Rio Blanco municipality in Tolima department Cristobal Perez and Ruben Dario Ramirez were shot dead by a group of heavily armed men This year alone 12 members of the UP Colombias largest leftist political force have been killed by rightist paramilitary groups Since its establishment in 1985 around 900 UP members have been murdered The Administrative Department of Security DAS attributes the massacre of 12 people last Wednesday to a rightist paramilitary group These 12 individuals were part of a legal commission investigating nearly 30 murders and disappearances of peasant leaders including some UP members in various northeastern Colombian municipalities","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0053","doctext":"patriotic union up president bernardo jaramillo ossa today revealed that the government warned him of a plot to murder him at el dorado airport upon his return from cuba after returning home from the airport on saturday night bernardo jaramillo received another death threat over the telephone today following additional evidence to substantiate the threat the authorities stepped up security measures for jaramillo an armored vehicle 2 station wagons 2 motorcycles and 15 men armed to the teeth and not more than 30 years old have become jaramillos guardian angels begin recording gutierrez are you afraid jaramillo i have always said that only bad people are afraid however i will tell you quite honestly that i would be more afraid if i had decided to leave the country i am determined to remain in colombia and to continue working for democracy and peace gutierrez do you feel that the government is giving you enough protection jaramillo one thing is the direct protection efficiently provided by the administrative department of security and another thing is the governments policy for eliminating these problems i do not believe the governments policy for dismantling the paramilitary groups is appropriate gutierrez when you leave your home do you feel it is your last day jaramillo i have always been an optimist i also believe that you will die when you least expect it when i walk out of my home i take all the necessary precautions end recording jaramillo said his two sons who do not live in bogota called to say they wanted to see him jaramillo told them to stay away he fears that a surprise attack can happen at any time and that his family and friends may become the victims of this neverending war","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0053","doctext":"Today Patriotic Union UP President Bernardo Jaramillo Ossa disclosed that the government had informed him of a plan to assassinate him at El Dorado Airport upon his return from Cuba After arriving home from the airport on Saturday night Jaramillo received another death threat over the phone In response to further evidence supporting the threat authorities have increased security measures for Jaramillo He is now protected by an armored vehicle two station wagons two motorcycles and 15 heavily armed men all under 30 years old begin recording Gutierrez Are you scared Jaramillo Ive always maintained that only bad people are scared However I can honestly say I would be more scared if I chose to leave the country I am committed to staying in Colombia and continuing to work for democracy and peace Gutierrez Do you believe the government is providing you with sufficient protection Jaramillo There is a distinction between the direct protection provided efficiently by the Administrative Department of Security and the governments policy for addressing these problems I do not think the governments strategy for dismantling paramilitary groups is effective Gutierrez When you leave your house do you feel like it could be your last day Jaramillo Ive always been an optimist and believe that death comes when you least expect it When I leave my house I take all necessary precautions end recording Jaramillo mentioned that his two sons who do not reside in Bogota called him expressing a desire to see him He advised them to stay away fearing that a surprise attack could occur at any moment potentially making his family and friends casualties in this ongoing conflict","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0054","doctext":"four officials who had started to investigate the killing of 12 judicial officials near la rochela in santander department have resigned because of threats however various entities continue to investigate the crime death hangs over barrancabermeja the judge appointed to investigate the killings of the 12 judicial officials was threatened today yesterday two individuals riding a red motorcycle threatened two investigators during the funeral of words indistinct held in barrancabermeja oil port in spite of these incidents a 15member team including two judges and three members of the judicial police are examining evidence found in la rochela where the crime was committed the national director of the criminal investigations department flew in a helicopter to inspect the site and looked on as evidence was gathered a poster of alvaro gomez hurtado and several empty ar15 and 9mm cartridges were found on a highway as well as a card with a name on it it has not been determined yet if these objects belonged to the victims or to the criminals colleagues of the 12 who were murdered carefully sifted through the soil looking for more evidence begin recording unidentified official we must investigate this scientifically in other words we must apply science to this the evidence will tell us what happened end recording relatives of the murder victims went to the judicial police office in barrancabermeja to demand the victims clothing identification cards and even a typewriter they were planning to use to report on the investigations of the 56 killings that have taken place in this part of the middle magdalena area it has been 4 days since the killing and no one has been arrested however the judges and the criminal investigations department officials are here trying to gather evidence that will clear up this crime","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0054","doctext":"Four officials who began investigating the murder of 12 judicial officers near La Rochela in Santander have stepped down due to threats Despite this multiple entities are continuing their investigations Death looms over Barrancabermeja The judge assigned to probe the killings received threats today Yesterday during the funeral in Barrancabermeja oil port two individuals riding a red motorcycle threatened two investigators Despite these threats a team of 15 including two judges and three judicial police members is examining evidence from La Rochela the crime scene The national criminal investigations director arrived by helicopter for an onsite inspection while evidence was being collected Alvaro Gomez Hurtados poster empty AR15 and 9mm cartridges and a card with a name were found on a highway it remains unclear if these items belonged to the victims or the perpetrators Colleagues of the murdered officials meticulously searched the ground for additional evidence An unidentified official emphasized the need for scientific investigation stating that science must be applied to uncover the truth Relatives of the victims visited the judicial police office in Barrancabermeja to demand the victims belongings such as clothing ID cards and a typewriter intended to report on 56 killings in the Middle Magdalena area Four days have passed since the murders with no arrests made However judges and criminal investigation officials are diligently gathering evidence to solve the crime","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0055","doctext":"a search is on for an epl popular liberation army unit that yesterday incinerated five members of a national police patrol in word indistinct risaralda department the policemen burned to death inside their vehicle in la selva a few kilometers from chinchilla the policemen who will be buried today were lieutenant jesus antonio cordoba antonio guillen rubiano wapaxmayo jorge perez gallegos and oscar castano tamayo","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0055","doctext":"Authorities are conducting a search for a Popular Liberation Army EPL unit that yesterday set five national police officers on fire in Risaralda department The officers were trapped and burned to death inside their vehicle in La Selva a few kilometers from Chinchilla The policemen who will be laid to rest today were Lieutenant Jesus Antonio Cordoba Antonio Guillen Rubiano Wapaxmayo Jorge Perez Gallegos and Oscar Castano Tamayo","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0056","doctext":"el tiempo has learned that oil revenue dropped by 2011 million in 1988 while gasoline imports jumped from 995 million in 1987 to 1557 million in 1988 the reduction in revenue is due to a drop in the international price of oil as well as a drop in sales due to terrorist attacks on the cano limoncovenas oil pipeline the report added that colombia exported 533 million barrels of oil in 1988 while it exported 518 million barrels in 1987 according to final reports colombian oil exports in 1988 amounted to 6945 million as compared to 8956 million in 1987","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0056","doctext":"According to El Tiempo oil revenue fell by 2011 million in 1988 while gasoline imports surged from 995 million in 1987 to 1557 million in 1988 This revenue decline is attributed to a decrease in global oil prices and reduced sales caused by terrorist attacks on the Cano LimonCovenas pipeline The report highlighted that Colombia exported 533 million barrels of oil in 1988 up from 518 million barrels in 1987 Final reports indicate that Colombian oil exports in 1988 were valued at 6945 million down from 8956 million in 1987","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0057","doctext":"military sources from ayacucho have reported to efe that three officers and seven soldiers of the peruvian army and 15 members of the maoist guerrilla shining path movement today died in combat in the department of huancavelica the confrontation between the army and the shining path members took place near a mine in the andean mountains located at an altitude of 4000 meters in the district of huachocolpa some 30 km south of huancavelica capital of the department of the same name ayacucho is the base of the military command that controls huancavelica and apurimac departments due to the shining path activities a communique released by the military command states that on 20 september two shining path members died in another clash in the ucro sector in the northern part of ayacucho district","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0057","doctext":"Military sources from Ayacucho informed EFE that three officers and seven soldiers of the Peruvian army along with 15 members of the Maoist guerrilla group Shining Path were killed in a battle today in the Huancavelica department This clash occurred near a mine in the Andean mountains at an elevation of 4000 meters in the Huachocolpa district approximately 30 km south of Huancavelica the departments capital Ayacucho serves as the military command center overseeing Huancavelica and Apurimac departments due to the Shining Paths activities According to a military command statement on 20 September two Shining Path members were also killed in a separate encounter in the Ucro sector in the northern part of Ayacucho district","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0058","doctext":"three women survivors have reported to the courts in the peruvian city of ayacucho regarding the massacrefor which they hold the army responsibleof nearly 80 people including missing people in the town of cayara according to the report soldiers with their faces painted black arrived in cayara last saturday and broke down doors looted stores and burned several houses the men of cayara were rounded up at the town church the report added there was nothing we could do we heard horrible groans of pain and desperation thus it can be deduced that they were killed after being mercilessly tortured later the soldiers rounded up peasants from the cayara area and after forcing the men and women to lie prone in separate rows killed the men one by one the soldiers used machetes axes and firearms for the killings the three women supplied a list of 57 people who were killed in the massacre and 18 who are missing including a 20yearold nurse a picture of this nurse martha crisostomo garcia appears on the front page of todays la republica with a request for someone to provide information on her cayara is a town in ayacucho department in southern peru it was the birthplace of the armed activities of the maoist shining path guerrillas in 1980 cayara is 80 km from accomarca where an army patrol reportedly killed 69 peasants including men women and children and burned their homes in 1985 last friday the shining path ambushed an army patrol killing 1 officer and 3 noncommissioned officers and injuring 15 soldiers 4 of them seriously six shining path terrorists were also killed an official army communique reported that the shining path terrorists escaped toward cayara which according to this communique had been abandoned that only some old people and children lived in cayara and that four bodies were found in the church javier diez canseco a leftist senator said the massacre was in reprisal for last fridays ambush the opposition has asked that an investigating commission be formed although this issue has been discussed in congress debate has been postponed until next monday the government said it does not oppose the appointment of a commission however we cannot yield to an opposition whim governmentpay congressmen said el nacional has published a list of 47 people killed and 50 people missing the newspaper claims that at least 100 soldiers separated the men and women and killed the men inside the church","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0058","doctext":"Three women survivors have testified in the Peruvian city of Ayacucho about a massacre in Cayara implicating the army in the deaths of nearly 80 individuals including those still missing According to their account soldiers with their faces painted black invaded Cayara last Saturday breaking down doors looting stores and setting multiple houses on fire The men were gathered at the town church and the report details the unbearable sounds of pain and desperation indicating they were killed after severe torture Subsequently the soldiers forced peasants to lie down in rows separating men and women and executed the men using machetes axes and firearms The women provided a list with 57 names of those killed and 18 missing persons including a 20yearold nurse named Martha Crisostomo Garcia whose photo is on todays La Republica appealing for information on her whereabouts Cayara located in Southern Perus Ayacucho department was the birthplace of the Maoist Shining Path guerrillas armed activities in 1980 Its about 80 km from Accomarca where an army patrol reportedly killed 69 peasants and burned their homes in 1985 Last Friday the Shining Path ambushed an army patrol resulting in the deaths of one officer three noncommissioned officers and injuries to 15 soldiers four critically Six Shining Path terrorists were also killed An official army communique stated that the terrorists fled toward Cayara which was deserted except for some elderly and children and four bodies were discovered in the church Leftist Senator Javier Diez Canseco suggested the massacre was retaliation for the ambush The opposition has called for an investigative commission a matter that will be debated in Congress next Monday The government has not opposed the commission but insists it wont be controlled by opposition demands El Nacional published a list of 47 killed and 50 missing claiming that at least 100 soldiers separated men and women killing the men inside the church","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0059","doctext":"three people have been killed and five people including a mayor were seriously wounded as a result of a shining path attack today against a community in junin department central peruvian mountain region officials at huancayo capital of junin department 315 km east of lima have said that the attack was carried out in the community of juan parra del riego in el tambo metropolitan district and that at the time of the attack mayor ricardo bohorquez was heading a community meeting according to the official report the presumed members of the shining path group attacked the community meeting throwing grenades and firing their guns at the people in the gathering according to police sources mayor bohorquez received three bullet wounds and was taken to huancayo hospital where he is in a serious condition although his life is not at risk passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0059","doctext":"Three individuals lost their lives and five others including a mayor were gravely injured in a Shining Path attack on a community in the Junin department located in the central Peruvian mountain region Authorities in Huancayo the Junin departments capital 315 km east of Lima reported that the incident took place in the Juan Parra del Riego community within the El Tambo metropolitan district At the moment of the attack Mayor Ricardo Bohorquez was leading a community assembly The official statement indicates that presumed members of the Shining Path group assaulted the meeting by hurling grenades and shooting at the attendees Police sources revealed that Mayor Bohorquez sustained three bullet wounds and was transported to Huancayo Hospital where he remains in serious condition though his life is not in jeopardy","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0060","doctext":"the promaoist shining path terrorist organization perpetrated one of its most serious attacks in recent memory in the town of andahua located in the southern arequipa department during this attack the terrorists set most of the citys public buildings on fire they failed however to bring local government officials before their kangaroo court because the officials were alerted and fled before the terrorists arrived police authorities reported today in lima that yesterday heavilyarmed shining path terrorists overpowered andahua residents and burned the offices of the telecommunications enterprise the agrarian bank the national bank and health ministry offices although the buildings were burned to the ground no one was injured the terrorists attempted to bring the local authorities before a kangaroo court to implement what they call peoples justice the public execution of these authorities in the presence of the people the local authorities however had already fled before leaving the city the terrorists blocked and destroyed several segments of the road linking andahua with arequipa and other adjacent towns in order to prevent local residents from following them","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0060","doctext":"The proMaoist Shining Path terrorist group carried out a significant attack in Andahua a town in the southern Arequipa department During the attack the terrorists committed arson setting most public buildings ablaze They failed to capture local government officials for their kangaroo court as the officials had been alerted and managed to escape before the terrorists arrived Police in Lima reported today that yesterday heavilyarmed Shining Path terrorists overpowered Andahua residents and burned the offices of the telecommunications enterprise the agrarian bank the national bank and health ministry offices Despite the buildings being completely destroyed there were no injuries The terrorists aimed to subject the local authorities to a public execution they called peoples justice but the officials had already fled Before leaving Andahua the terrorists blocked and destroyed several segments of the road linking Andahua with Arequipa and other adjacent towns preventing residents from pursuing them","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0061","doctext":"on a national radio and television network last night the government revealed the results of a number of investigations on the murder of msgr arnulfo romero however the attorney general said at noon today only the fourth criminal court judge can determine whether the evidence against any person is legal begin recording attorney general roberto garcial alvarado since i do not know their content i cannot give an opinion on the matter however if from those records or the video one can determine there is sufficient evidence to solve the crime committed against msgr romero i will unquestionably request that evidence and submit it immediately to the fourth criminal court i believe evidence should not be used to speculate or should not be publicly promoted if pertinent evidence exists it must be submitted to the corresponding judge who is the exclusive legal authority to deal with it and after an exhaustive analysis determine the validity of the evidence end recording nevertheless msgr romeros case has begun to have the elements it had lacked for more than 8 years the legal evidence must contain a series of conditions and only the judge can determine whether they have value or not begin recording attorney general roberto garcial alvarado the video for example is not evidence the contents of the video must be reaffirmed by the persons who in one way or another participated in the preparation and the accuracy of the contents narrated in that video must be legally determined end recording garcia alvarado added that the fourth criminal court judge decided a few hours ago to summon former attorney roberto giron flores and the officials julio alfredo samayoa and gerardo le chevalier to give the evidence they claim to have on the case because they are officials the latter two must make sworn statements begin recording attorney general roberto garcial alvarado the judge in charge of the case has issued resolutions ordering the summons of ivon flores and sworn statements from the two officials mentioned end recording these new resolutions of the fourth criminal court judge on msgr romeros case were issued at the request of the attorney generals office which demonstrates the attorney general said that he is not an undertaker of trials much less of people vice president antonio castillo claramount said the supreme court of justice has the moral obligation to punish the murderers of msgr romero including major roberto daubuisson the vice president also insisted the legislative assembly has a responsibility to see that those guilty of the murder of msgr romero be punished however he stressed the supreme court must act he said the investigation must continue and gather all the evidence to solve this case which occurred in march 1980","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0061","doctext":"Last night during a national broadcast the government disclosed findings from various investigations into the murder of Msgr Arnulfo Romero Today the Attorney General clarified that only the judge of the fourth criminal court can determine the legality of the evidence begin recording Attorney General Roberto Garcia Alvarado Without knowledge of the content I cannot provide an opinion However if the records or video indicate there is ample evidence to resolve Msgr Romeros murder I will promptly request that evidence and submit it to the fourth criminal court Evidence should not be used for speculation or public promotion If relevant evidence exists it must be presented to the appropriate judge who alone has the legal authority to assess its validity following thorough analysis end recording After over eight years Msgr Romeros case is finally gathering the necessary elements The legal evidence must meet specific criteria and only the judge can determine its value begin recording Attorney General Roberto Garcia Alvarado For instance the video itself is not evidence The videos content must be corroborated by those involved in its creation and the accuracy of its narration must be legally verified end recording Garcia Alvarado noted that the fourth criminal court judge recently summoned former attorney Roberto Giron Flores and officials Julio Alfredo Samayoa and Gerardo Le Chevalier to present their claimed evidence As officials Samayoa and Le Chevalier must provide sworn statements begin recording Attorney General Roberto Garcia Alvarado The judge has issued orders for Ivon Flores to be summoned and for sworn statements from the mentioned officials end recording These recent orders from the fourth criminal court judge in Msgr Romeros case came at the Attorney Generals behest illustrating that he is not involved in trial or personal undertakings Vice President Antonio Castillo Claramount stated that the Supreme Court of Justice has a moral duty to punish the murderers of Msgr Romero including Major Roberto DAubuisson The Vice President emphasized the legislative assemblys responsibility to ensure that those guilty of Msgr Romeros murder are punished but stressed that the Supreme Court must act He asserted that the investigation must continue gathering all necessary evidence to solve this case from March 1980","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0062","doctext":"justice minister julio alfredo samayoa said today all the evidence gathered by the criminal investigations commission demonstrates that dr antonio regalado was the perpetrator of the murder of msgr romero in his capacity as chairman of the criminal investigations commission dr julio alfredo samayoa reported today in detail on the murder of msgr oscar arnulfo romero dr samayoa said to clarify the case the commission has conducted 238 meetings over 100 inquiries and 21 depositions he added that the investigation was carried out under the name of operation pineapple and that it was concluded that major roberto daubuisson was the mastermind and dr antonio regalado was the perpetrator begin recording samayoa there is no doubt all the investigations carried out by the commission point to maj roberto daubuisson as the mastermind this has to be proven in court however he has parliamentary immunity he cannot be brought to court the nationalist republican alliance arena has the majority in the national assembly and arena is not going to permit a declaration that will bring his case to court end recording dr samayoa also said he is willing to present all the evidence he has on the case however he said he did not trust the behavior of the attorney general of the republic begin recording samayoa we will present the evidence i think they are going to be sorry they made that request because many persons are involved since their participation has not yet been proven these names have not yet been released however when we present the entire dossier to the courts these names are going to come up then some will judge and decide if they participated or not but their names are there as are their activities and their relationships to the death squads many persons who are mentioned are apparently respectable and i mean respectable in quotes end recording the assassination of msgr oscar arnulfo romero took place on 24 march 1980 according to the official the investigations have taken 9 years because many persons considered key witnesses have died since the time of the murder however he added with the cooperation of the fbi as well as some central american investigation organizations the case has been clarified which might lead to the imprisonment of maj daubuisson once he loses his parliamentary immunity","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0062","doctext":"Justice Minister Julio Alfredo Samayoa announced today that all evidence collected by the Criminal Investigations Commission points to Dr Antonio Regalado as the murderer of Msgr Oscar Arnulfo Romero As the head of the commission Dr Samayoa provided a detailed report on the assassination of Msgr Romero He mentioned that the commission conducted 238 meetings over 100 inquiries and 21 depositions to clarify the case The investigation named Operation Pineapple concluded that Major Roberto DAubuisson was the mastermind and Dr Antonio Regalado was the perpetrator Begin recording Samayoa There is no doubt All investigations by the commission indicate Maj Roberto DAubuisson as the mastermind This must be proven in court However he has parliamentary immunity preventing him from being prosecuted The Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA which holds the majority in the National Assembly will not allow a declaration that brings his case to court End recording Dr Samayoa also stated he is prepared to present all the evidence However he expressed distrust in the actions of the Attorney General Begin recording Samayoa We will present the evidence I believe they will regret making that request because many individuals are implicated Since their involvement hasnt been confirmed their names havent been released But once the full dossier is presented to the courts these names will emerge Then it will be up to the courts to decide if they were involved Their names activities and connections to the death squads are documented Many of those mentioned appear to be respectable and I say respectable in quotes End recording The assassination of Msgr Oscar Arnulfo Romero occurred on March 24 1980 According to the official the investigation took nine years because many key witnesses have died since the murder However with the assistance of the FBI and some Central American investigation organizations the case has been clarified This might lead to Maj DAubuissons imprisonment once he loses his parliamentary immunity","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0063","doctext":"the public security forces fusep have declared a state of maximum alert throughout the country in view of the possibility of subversive attacks on police stations a spokesman for that institution has reported the alert status has been in effect since last thursday when fusep staff commander colonel cristobal simon romerro sent notice to commanders and regional and subregional posts alerting them about the danger of leftist attacks a police spokesman has said the fusep has intelligence information on leftist plans to attack police stations the source reported that a state of maximum alert will be in effect until further notice adding that the police have strategic plans to respond to any attacks there is no report on whether or not the army is also on a state of alert yesterday people were able to move about as usual in southern tegucigalpa where some army combat units are headquartered the police department declared the state of alert as a result of a wave of violence that began with the killing of three people in january nicaraguan contra commander manuel adan rugama alias aureliano was shot to death in northern tegucigalpa on 7 january and attorney carlos lorenzana who defended juan ramon matta in honduras was shot to death near his residence in the modelo neighborhood by unidentified assailants none of these crimes has been solved by the police on 25 january alleged commandos of the cinchonero peoples liberation front machinegunned retired general gustavo alvarez martinez a former armed forces commander alvarez martinez was killed near his residence in tegucigalpas florencia del este neighborhood the following sunday the residence of the nicaraguan ambassador in this capital was attacked this past wednesday unidentified people fired on a us military convoy in yoro department military sources have reported that special troops are combing the area","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0063","doctext":"The public security forces FUSEP have announced a state of maximum alert nationwide due to potential subversive attacks on police stations as reported by a spokesperson for the institution This alert status has been active since last Thursday following a notification from FUSEP staff commander Colonel Cristobal Simon Romerro to various commanders and regional posts about the threat of leftist attacks According to a police spokesperson FUSEP has intelligence indicating plans for leftist assaults on police facilities The state of maximum alert will remain until further notice with strategic plans prepared to counter any attacks It is unclear if the army is also on high alert Despite this normal activities continued in southern Tegucigalpa home to some army combat units The police department issued the alert following a violent spree that began with three murders in January On 7 January Nicaraguan Contra commander Manuel Adan Rugama also known as Aureliano was shot dead in northern Tegucigalpa Attorney Carlos Lorenzana who defended Juan Ramon Matta in Honduras was killed near his residence in the Modelo neighborhood by unidentified assailants These crimes remain unsolved On 25 January alleged commandos from the Cinchonero Peoples Liberation Front machinegunned retired General Gustavo Alvarez Martinez a former armed forces commander near his residence in Tegucigalpas Florencia del Este neighborhood The following Sunday the residence of the Nicaraguan ambassador in this capital was attacked This past Wednesday unidentified people fired upon a US military convoy in Yoro Department Military sources stated that special troops are currently combing the area","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0064","doctext":"the presidents office has reported that the chiefs of state of 21 countries from the americas and europe among them the members of the group of eight have expressed support for president raul alfonsin in view of the threats against argentine democracy resulting from an attack perpetrated by a subversive group the text of the message sent by the 21 chiefs of state who attended the inauguration of president carlos andres perez in venezuela states the chiefs of state of venezuela ecuador uruguay colombia guyana honduras guatemala brazil portugal peru costa rica dominican republic dominica spain trinidad and tobago netherlands antilles suriname barbados belize saint vincent and the grenadines and saint lucia meeting in caracas on the occasion of the inauguration of president carlos andres perez hereby state in view of the threats to argentine democracy they express their recognition to president raul alfonsin for his sustained efforts to consolidate democracy they also express their appreciation and solidarity with this undertaking in addition they state that any attempt against any constitutional continuity will represent a serious offense to the democratic governments and peoples of the americas the add that they will not remain indifferent to an attempt of this kind they reassert their profound conviction that democratic societies may effectively defend themselves from the scourge of terrorism within the framework of the law and the exercise of political pluralism the communique ends by stating it is within that framework that the argentine government is confronting extremist actions and we therefore wish to express our recognition","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0064","doctext":"The office of the president announced that leaders from 21 nations across the Americas and Europe including the G8 members have voiced their support for President Raul Alfonsin in light of threats to Argentine democracy following an assault by a subversive group The message from these 21 chiefs of state who were present at the inauguration of President Carlos Andres Perez in Venezuela declares The leaders of Venezuela Ecuador Uruguay Colombia Guyana Honduras Guatemala Brazil Portugal Peru Costa Rica Dominican Republic Dominica Spain Trinidad and Tobago Netherlands Antilles Suriname Barbados Belize Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Saint Lucia gathered in Caracas for the inauguration of President Carlos Andres Perez hereby declare in light of the threats to Argentine democracy they commend President Raul Alfonsin for his persistent efforts to strengthen democracy They also extend their appreciation and solidarity with this mission Furthermore they affirm that any attempt against constitutional continuity will be a grave offense to the democratic governments and peoples of the Americas They emphasize that they will not be indifferent to such an attempt They reaffirm their strong belief that democratic societies can effectively defend themselves against terrorism within the bounds of the law and political pluralism The statement concludes by noting It is within this framework that the Argentine government is addressing extremist actions and we thus wish to express our recognition","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0065","doctext":"two individuals wearing military uniforms and carrying submachineguns early this morning entered the infant health center of mercedes 240 km from corrientes and took large quantities of blood serum and medicine this information as confirmed by mayor jose alberto troncoso who alerted the population to provide any information on the individuals police forces have been deployed around mercedes to prevent their escape","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0065","doctext":"Two individuals wearing military uniforms and carrying submachineguns entered the infant health center of Mercedes early this morning 240 km from Corrientes and committed a robbery taking a significant amount of blood serum and medicine Mayor Jose Alberto Troncoso confirmed this and urged the public to report any information about the two individuals Police forces have been stationed around Mercedes to prevent their escape","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0066","doctext":"seven soldiers were killed and several were wounded by a bomb when a group of national liberation army eln rebels ambushed a military convoy in saravena arauca department","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0066","doctext":"A military convoy in Saravena Arauca Department was ambushed by ELN rebels resulting in the deaths of seven soldiers and injuries to several others due to a bomb explosion","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0067","doctext":"national police director miguel antonio gomez padilla has reported that within the framework of operation spring a new offensive was recently launched against drug traffickers in the middle magdalena region antioquia department during the operation the narcotics police arrested 8 drug traffickers and destroyed 1200 kg of pure cocaine 52 clandestine airstrips 8 laboratories thousands of gallons of chemicals and other equipment used in processing cocaine in addition a warehouse used to store drugs for shipment to the united states was discovered general jaime ruiz barrera 4th brigade commander stated that the war between the medellin and cali drug cartels has already claimed more than 120 deaths and has provoked a wave of bomb attacks in medellin","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0067","doctext":"Miguel Antonio Gomez Padilla the national police director has announced that Operation Spring has initiated a new crackdown on drug traffickers in the Middle Magdalena region Antioquia During this operation the narcotics police apprehended eight traffickers and destroyed 1200 kilograms of pure cocaine 52 secret airstrips eight labs thousands of gallons of chemicals and other cocaineprocessing equipment Additionally a warehouse used for storing drugs meant for the US was uncovered General Jaime Ruiz Barrera commander of the 4th Brigade noted that the ongoing war between the Medellin and Cali cartels has resulted in over 120 deaths and triggered a series of bombings in Medellin","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0068","doctext":"six guerrillas and one soldier were killed and two soldiers were wounded in recent fighting between apopa battalion troops and the socalled army of national liberation the fighting occurred in cano de padilla serrania de perija cesar department meanwhile the police announced they will continue operation spring which has so far resulted in the arrest of 8 persons and the discovery of 14 cocaine laboratories which were destroyed this antidrug operation is being conducted along the border between antioquia and cordoba departments seized so far during operation spring were 1050 kg of cocaine and 130 kg of cocaine base as well as large quantities of ether acetone potassium permanganate and hydrochloric acid all of which were destroyed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0068","doctext":"In recent clashes between Apopa Battalion troops and the socalled Army of National Liberation in Cano de Padilla Serrania de Perija Cesar Department six guerrillas and one soldier were killed while two soldiers were injured Concurrently the police have pledged to continue Operation Spring which has led to the arrest of eight individuals and the destruction of 14 cocaine labs along the Antioquia and Cordoba border So far authorities have seized 1050 kg of cocaine 130 kg of cocaine base and significant amounts of ether acetone potassium permanganate and hydrochloric acid all of which have been destroyed during the antidrug operation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0069","doctext":"interior minister juan soria diaz has denied that two dea drug enforcement agency helicopters have been downed by drug traffickers in tingo maria the interior minister also said that satisfactory progress is being made in forming a civilian front to fight subversion begin recording soria a fairly large activity has been reported in the huallaga area drug trafficking has been repressed i have been informed that some arrests have reportedly been made a large quantity of drugs has been seized and some people have reportedly been injured in the area i am awaiting a final report reporter words indistinct the two helicopters that have reportedly been downed by terrorists in the alto huallagas area sir soria well i do not know where this report originated i can assure you that the dea helicopters that are cooperating with the police forces have not suffered any damage reporter have the helicopters been downed soria they have not been downed no helicopter has been downed the helicopters have not been involved in any type of incident i do not know where you got that report reporter is it true that some policemen are deserting in some areas of conflict in the country minister soria not that i know of i do not know where you got that report reporter minister in the past few days it has been announced that the municipal elections in the interior of the country could be in jeopardy have any precautionary measures been taken soria precautionary measures have been taken the entire electoral timetable is being implemented through the efforts of the armed forces which are constitutionally responsible for the elections reporter would the violence in the country prompt the state of siege at a national level soria no i believe that the violence in the country remains under control at a national level it has not changed much since last year we are continuing to implement all the appropriate measures to guarantee public security reporter minister the formation of a civilian front to fight subversion has been mentioned it has been said that an attempt is already being made in this regard what progress has been made soria well the prime minister has made several calls in the name of the government stating that we must unite to fight subversion no one can remain neutral concerning subversion because sooner or later all of us will be affected the peruvian communities are becoming increasingly aware of this fact they are already defending themselves and we are helping them to defend themselves reporter interrupting is every ministry working to this effect soria every ministry is working to this effect and we are suplying all the communities that want to cooperate in defending themselves from subversion with the appropriate means and organizations end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0069","doctext":"Interior Minister Juan Soria Diaz has refuted claims that two DEA helicopters were taken down by drug traffickers in Tingo Maria He also mentioned that progress is being made in establishing a civilian front to combat subversion Soria reported increased activity in the Huallaga area noting that drug trafficking has been curtailed several arrests made drugs seized and injuries reported He awaits a final report When questioned about the helicopters allegedly downed by terrorists in Alto Huallaga Soria expressed uncertainty about the source of this information assuring that DEA helicopters aiding police have not been damaged He reiterated that no helicopters have been downed Regarding reports of police desertion in conflict areas Soria claimed no knowledge of such incidents On the topic of municipal elections potentially being jeopardized he confirmed precautionary measures are in place with the armed forces overseeing the electoral timetable Soria dismissed the idea of a national state of siege stating that the violence is under control and unchanged from last year with continued efforts to ensure public safety He highlighted the governments calls for unity against subversion emphasizing the growing awareness and selfdefense efforts of Peruvian communities supported by the government All ministries he assured are contributing to this effort by providing the necessary means and organizations to communities willing to defend themselves against subversion","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0070","doctext":"alfredo cristiani presidential candidate of the salvadoran nationalist republican alliance arena warned today that he is not willing to negotiate with the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln if he wins the upcoming 19 march presidential elections cristiani said we are willing to talk but not to negotiate any platform cristiani warned that if the rebels do not lay down their weapons and join the countrys political life the best thing for them to do is to leave for nicaragua or cuba as someone who is considered certain to become the next salvadoran president cristiani received an ovation from a cheering crowd that gathered at la libertad square in san salvador where arena held its last major demonstration in san salvador cristiani added we will never let them attain power by means of rifles the arena candidate who is favored to win the salvadoran presidential elections asserted that once he attains power he will give full support to the army and the security forces so they can put an end to the violence in the country cristiani a wealthy businessman also announced that if he wins the elections he will put an end to the nationalization of the banking sector and foreign trade activities the main pillars of a plan whose implementation began after the countrys 1979 coup detat president duarte kept this plan alive and the agrarian reform program intact during his presidential term we will do away with incafe national coffee institute which has stolen jobs from hundreds of thousands of salvadoran producers the arena leader said adding we do not want a banking or a business government cristiani however did not mention the current agrarian reform through which young military men who led the 1979 coup detat intended to break the back of the oligarchy thousands of salvadorans mostly from the upper and middle classes marched along the main san salvador streets today to la libertad square which was filled with arena posters and red white and blue arena flags arenas cristiani said we will eliminate the unemployment problem we will build roads and increase production we will provide the most needy with health education and all other services meanwhile thousands of youths cheered for cristiani and danced in la libertad square to songs ridiculing arenas main opposition in the elections the christian democratic party pdc which is currently in power roberto daubuisson arena founder and former presidential candidate denounced the united states which he accused of sponsoring the pdc daubuisson whom the pdc has accused of being the brains behind the march 1980 assassination of msgr oscar arnulfo romero said whether the white blonds cheles like it or not we will win the elections 10 years after the 1979 fatal coup detat daubuisson harshly attacked president duarte who is suffering from terminal cancer and referred to him as the crazy and worn out duarte cristiani is willing to talk with the fmln but only within the framework of the constitution and the law daubuisson said we will give them time to join the countrys democratic life little by little arenas meeting which according to its organizers drew a crowd of 40000 supporters ended without incident tonight","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0070","doctext":"Alfredo Cristiani the presidential candidate for the Salvadoran Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA declared today that he will not negotiate with the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN if he wins the presidential elections on March 19 Cristiani stated We are open to dialogue but not to negotiating any platform He emphasized that if the rebels do not disarm and integrate into the political system they should consider relocating to Nicaragua or Cuba Assumed to be the next president of El Salvador Cristiani was met with applause from a supportive crowd at La Libertad Square in San Salvador during ARENAs final major rally He asserted We will never permit them to seize power through violence The favored candidate pledged that upon assuming office he would fully back the army and security forces to end the countrys violence A wealthy businessman Cristiani also announced plans to terminate the nationalization of banks and foreign trade which began after the 1979 coup détat and was maintained by President Duarte along with the agrarian reform We will dismantle INCAFE National Coffee Institute which has deprived many Salvadoran producers of jobs Cristiani declared adding We do not seek a banking or business government However he did not address the agrarian reform aimed at undermining the oligarchy following the coup Thousands of Salvadorans primarily from upper and middle classes marched to La Libertad Square adorned with ARENA posters and flags Cristiani promised We will resolve unemployment build roads boost production and provide essential services like health and education to the needy Meanwhile youths cheered and danced to songs mocking the Christian Democratic Party PDC ARENAs main rival Roberto DAubuisson ARENAs founder and former presidential candidate accused the United States of backing the PDC which had accused him of orchestrating the 1980 assassination of Msgr Oscar Arnulfo Romero DAubuisson declared Whether the white blonds cheles like it or not we will win the elections ten years after the 1979 coup He sharply criticized President Duarte who is terminally ill referring to him as the crazy and wornout Duarte Cristiani expressed willingness to engage with the FMLN within legal and constitutional frameworks while DAubuisson noted We will give them time to gradually join the democratic process The ARENA gathering which organizers claimed attracted 40000 supporters concluded peacefully tonight","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0071","doctext":"the salvadoran guerrillas today threatened to murder individuals involved in the 19 march presidential elections if they do not resign from their posts all individuals and institutions involved in the 19 march electoral farce will be mercilessly punished by the peoples justice for contributing to the continuation of the war the guerrillas warned today in a message broadcast by radio venceremos their official radio station the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln is opposed to the presidential elections and has asked the people not to vote or to destroy their ballots the guerrilla threat is aimed at members of the departmental and municipal ballotreceiving boards mayors judges party directorates and electoral college officials the warning also applies to the owners of vehicles that operate during an idefinite transportation strike the fmln is scheduled to initiate on 16 march at 0000 swearing in approximately 20 ballotreceiving boards in san salvador ricardo perdomo president of the central electoral council said the armed forces and the council are prepared to guarantee normal elections we were expecting this we know the guerrillas will implement all types of boycotts to hinder the elections nevertheless we are in a position to guarantee the elections perdomo reiterated military units have been deployed since yesterday in cities in the eastern departments of morazan san miguel usulutan and la union where the rebels persistently sabotage the electrical system the fmln has announced it will intensify its insurrectional actions throughout the country which could affect the nations electrical and telephone systems on election day the guerrillas are opposed to the elections because they feel they are part of the counterinsurgency plan and a means of legitimizing the continuation of war hunger and poverty those who cooperate with the electoral farce will be thrown out of their homes executed and their properties will be sabotaged before during and after the elections the rebels said the guerrillas sent messages on saturday night to the mayors and municipal councils of eight towns in la union department demanding that they resign or the fmln will bring to bear against them the entire weight of popular justice","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0071","doctext":"The Salvadoran guerrillas issued a threat today to kill anyone involved in the March 19 presidential elections unless they step down from their roles Individuals and institutions partaking in the March 19 electoral charade will face severe punishment from the peoples justice for perpetuating the war the guerrillas declared in a message broadcasted by their official radio station Radio Venceremos The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN opposes the presidential elections and has urged citizens to either abstain from voting or destroy their ballots The guerrilla threat targets members of departmental and municipal ballotreceiving boards mayors judges party directors and electoral college officials The warning also extends to vehicle owners operating during an indefinite transportation strike that the FMLN plans to start at midnight on March 16 During the swearingin of approximately 20 ballotreceiving boards in San Salvador Ricardo Perdomo president of the Central Electoral Council assured that the armed forces and the council are ready to ensure normal elections We anticipated this We are aware the guerrillas will attempt various boycotts to disrupt the elections Nonetheless we are prepared to secure the elections Perdomo affirmed Military units have been stationed since yesterday in cities within the eastern departments of Morazan San Miguel Usulutan and La Union where the rebels frequently sabotage the electrical grid The FMLN has declared it will escalate its insurrectional actions nationwide potentially impacting the countrys electrical and telephone systems on election day The guerrillas oppose the elections viewing them as part of a counterinsurgency plan and a means to legitimize the ongoing war hunger and poverty Those who cooperate with the electoral charade will be evicted from their homes executed and their properties sabotaged before during and after the elections the rebels warned On Saturday night the guerrillas delivered messages to the mayors and municipal councils of eight towns in the La Union department demanding their resignation or face the full force of popular justice from the FMLN","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0072","doctext":"major roberto daubuisson yesterday stated i have withstood the lowest slander for 8 years god almighty and my conscience know i had nothing to do with that repudiated murder every time there are elections we hear the same rumors that there is evidence about msgr oscar arnulfo romeros case and that it will be presented thus a great show is presented but once the elections are over no one remembers that martyr of the church duartes government supported by the christian democratic party pdc resorts to vile defamation slander and lies against its political opponents because it cannot hide its corruption this statement was issued by the national republican alliance arena deputy to reject the announcement issued by the government in a national radio and television network that implicated daubuisson in msgr oscar arnulfo romeros death i am sorry i did not see the broadcast but others have commented on it i can very well imagine all the despicable things that were irresponsibly said to twist the truth so the pdc could again use msgr romeros death as an election issue it is all part of the pdcs propaganda but the truth will always prevail daubuisson said the most reprehensible thing is that the duarte administration uses radio and television stations openly abusing its authority to slander mesimply because i am the pdcs political adversary and because the pdc has no excuse to justify the crisis that has been caused by its corruption daubuisson added the christian democrats lie is aimed at deceiving salvadoran catholics that is despicable and unspeakable because they are insulting msgr romeros memory the pdc has governed the country for 8 years the pdc controlled the attorney generals office when msgr romero was killed the crucial question is why werent the necessary measures taken to clarify the case at the time why does the government claim it has the evidence yet fails to present it ah because this would end the governments political game of saying that it is investigating msgr romeros death this entire attitude is reprehensible daubuisson stated he asserted i am aware of the pdcs incredible plot to slander me but the pdc only says what is convenient it is a dirty game but god is my witness my conscience is clear the salvadoran people know my great crime has been to struggle against the marxistleninists the pdc cannot forgive me for this because they are closely linked with those who are green on the outside reference to the pdcs party colors but red on the inside however i will continue struggling like a good salvadoran so the turncoats do not betray us as was the case in nicaragua major roberto daubuisson arrieta emphasized","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0072","doctext":"Major Roberto DAubuisson declared yesterday For eight years I have endured the most vile slander God Almighty and my conscience affirm that I had no involvement in that heinous murder Every election season the same rumors resurface claiming evidence in the Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero case will be revealed creating a spectacle that fades postelections forgetting the churchs martyr The government of Duarte backed by the Christian Democratic Party PDC resorts to malicious defamation and lies against its political adversaries to conceal its corruption This statement from the National Republican Alliance ARENA deputy refuted the governments announcement on national radio and television implicating DAubuisson in Monsignor Romeros death Though I missed the broadcast others informed me of it I can imagine the despicable things said to distort the truth for the PDCs electoral gain Its purely PDC propaganda but truth will prevail DAubuisson asserted The most contemptible aspect is Duartes administration abusing radio and TV to slander me simply because Im their political opponent and they have no justification for the crisis caused by their corruption DAubuisson continued accusing the Christian Democrats of deceiving Salvadoran Catholics and insulting Romeros memory The PDC governed for eight years and controlled the Attorney Generals office when Romero was killed The critical question is why werent steps taken to clarify the case then Why does the government claim to have evidence but never present it Because it would end their political ploy of pretending to investigate Romeros death This behavior is reprehensible DAubuisson stated firmly He added I am aware of the PDCs incredible plot to slander me saying only whats convenient Its a dirty game but God is my witness my conscience is clear The Salvadoran people know my only crime has been fighting the MarxistLeninists The PDC cannot forgive me for this because they are closely linked to those green on the outside but red on the inside I will continue fighting as a good Salvadoran so the turncoats do not betray us as happened in Nicaragua emphasized Major Roberto DAubuisson Arrieta","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0073","doctext":"radio farabundo marti in spanish to el salvador at 2200 gmt on 5 february broadcasts approximately 10 minutes of battle reports covering the period 29 january to 4 february according to the station during this period government forces sustained 109 casualties broken down as follows 64 as the result of attacks or combat 37 in ambushes and 8 as the result of government troops stepping on mines the casualties reportedly included a sergeant two corporals and a civilian defense commander the report adds that on 29 and 30 january the fmln carried out the subregional maneuver our people fight bravely for peace and liberty the fmln reportedly attacked la laguna concepcion quzaltepeque la palma san ignacio san miguel de mercedes and el chique all in chalatenango and inflicted 55 casualties on the enemy 45 of which were inflicted on the 4th infantry brigades azmitia battalion the station reports that on 30 january guerrilla forces occupied yamabal and sensenbra in morazan where military detachment no 4s cacaguatique battalion troops fled in disarray the station adds another important action this week resulted in 20 casualties inflicted on the national guard during a 29 january ambush on the ilobascosan isidro highway cabanas department in addition clandestine militias ambushed 2d infantry brigade troops on the santa anasan salvador freeway near el bejuco this action resulted in nine government casualties counting dead and wounded the station reports in conclusion that the fmln launched five ambushes this week with the outstanding participation of clandestine militias","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0073","doctext":"On 5 February Radio Farabundo Marti in Spanish broadcasted a 10minute segment at 2200 GMT detailing battle reports from 29 January to 4 February The station reported that government forces suffered 109 casualties during this period 64 from attacks or combat 37 from ambushes and 8 from stepping on mines The casualties included a sergeant two corporals and a civilian defense commander The reports highlighted that on 29 and 30 January the FMLN conducted the subregional maneuver Our People Fight Bravely for Peace and Liberty attacking La Laguna Concepcion Quzaltepeque La Palma San Ignacio San Miguel de Mercedes and El Chique in Chalatenango causing 55 enemy casualties including 45 from the 4th Infantry Brigades Azmitia Battalion Additionally on 30 January guerrilla forces took control of Yamabal and Sensenbra in Morazan leading to the disarray of Military Detachment No 4s Cacaguatique Battalion The station further reported that on 29 January an ambush on the IlobascoSan Isidro highway in Cabanas department resulted in 20 National Guard casualties Furthermore clandestine militias ambushed the 2nd Infantry Brigade on the Santa AnaSan Salvador freeway near El Bejuco resulting in nine government casualties both dead and wounded In conclusion the station noted that the FMLN conducted five ambushes this week with significant participation from clandestine militias","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0074","doctext":"attention much attention the following is a call to those who are helping to organize the elections much attention we call on all those people who are helping to organize the elections we demand that they publicly resign from their posts we repeat we call on all those people who are helping to organize the 19 march elections and demand that they publicly resign the 19 march election being organized by the pdc and arena nationalist republican alliance is part of the military counterinsurgency plan aimed at legitimizing repression the bombing of civilians and the hunger and poverty of the salvadoran people in light of the above these people must immediately resign after they have done this they will no longer be considered by our people as being part of the military counterinsurgency plan and they will be able to live in their homes without any problems arena and the pdc refused to accept our peace proposal to make the elections a tool for a political solution to the war therefore the feeling of the majority of our people is one of rejection of the 19 march elections this feeling requires that everyone involved in organizing the 19 march elections publicly resign and join the people in their search for peace through dialogue and negotiation and in defeating the electoral farce aimed at perpetuating the war","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0074","doctext":"Attention everyone this is a call to all those involved in organizing the upcoming elections We urge all individuals helping with the election preparations to step down from their positions publicly We emphasize this call is directed at everyone participating in organizing the March 19 elections demanding their public resignation The March 19 election orchestrated by the PDC and ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance is an element of the militarys counterinsurgency strategy which aims to legitimize repression the bombing of civilians and the suffering and poverty endured by the Salvadoran people Given this context these individuals must resign immediately Once they have resigned they will no longer be seen by our people as part of the militarys counterinsurgency efforts and can live in their homes without any issues ARENA and the PDC have rejected our proposal for peace which would have turned the elections into a means for a political resolution to the conflict Consequently the majority of our people express a strong rejection of the March 19 elections This sentiment necessitates that everyone involved in the elections organization publicly resign and align themselves with the people in their quest for peace through dialogue and negotiation and in dismantling the electoral charade designed to prolong the war","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0075","doctext":"a bomb blast damaged a telephone office today in the northern city of san pedro sula a leftist group which claimed responsibility for an attack on a us military convoy last week claimed responsibility for this attack the bomb made up of dynamite and a fuse exploded just before dawn in the hondutel honduran telecommunications enterprise office in san pedro sula 190 km north of this capital the explosion damaged furniture four telephones and shattered windows but nobody was injured leaflets found in the rubble stated that a leftist group was responsible both for the bomb as well as the attack on a us military convoy last week in the honduran northern mountain region although no casualties were reported one of the vehicles in the us convoy was hit by two bullets until today nobody had claimed credit for that attack the jacobo carcomo command of the morazanist patriotic front fpm attacked a us convoy with m16 riflefire the leaflets read carcomo was a honduran leftwing author at the beginning of the 20th century the fpm named after a central american leader of the last century has claimed credit for several guerrilla attacks in the past honduras has been gripped by a wave of violence this year including the assassinations of a former armed forces commander a commander of the antisandinist rebels supported by the united states and a lawyer of an alleged drug trafficking tsar president jose azcona has called for national dialogue starting this week with the government the opposition parties labor unions businessmen and other groups to try to curb the sudden surge of violence honduras a close us ally has traditionally been a peaceful country in a region stricken by internal conflicts","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0075","doctext":"A bomb blast struck a telephone office in San Pedro Sula today a city located in the northern part of the country A leftist group which also claimed responsibility for attacking a US military convoy last week took credit for this bombing The device constructed with dynamite and a fuse detonated just before dawn at the Hondutel Honduran Telecommunications Enterprise office situated 190 km north of the capital The explosion caused damage to furniture four telephones and shattered windows but fortunately no one was hurt Leaflets discovered in the debris indicated that the same leftist group was behind both this bomb blast and last weeks attack on the US military convoy in the northern mountains of Honduras Although there were no casualties reported one of the US convoy vehicles was struck by two bullets Until today no one had taken responsibility for that attack The leaflets declared The Jacobo Carcomo Command of the Morazanist Patriotic Front FPM attacked a US convoy with M16 riflefire Jacobo Carcomo was a Honduran leftwing author from the early 20th century The FPM named after a Central American leader from the previous century has previously claimed responsibility for several guerrilla attacks This year Honduras has faced a surge in violence including the assassinations of a former armed forces commander an antiSandinist rebel commander backed by the United States and a lawyer linked to an alleged drug trafficking kingpin In response President Jose Azcona has called for a national dialogue starting this week involving the government opposition parties labor unions businessmen and other groups to address the sudden increase in violence Despite traditionally being a peaceful nation in a region often plagued by internal conflicts Honduras a close ally of the United States is now grappling with this wave of violence","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0076","doctext":"the cinchonero popular liberation movement which on 25 january claimed responsibility for killing former honduran armed forces chief general gustavo alvarez claimed responsibility today for detonating a bomb at telephone company offices in san pedro sula northern honduras the bomb caused no casualties but destroyed at least six telephone booths office equipment and material walls windows and blinds in one of the administration offices of the honduran telecommunications enterprise hondutel damage was estimated at 25000 according to preliminary figures given by a hondutel spokesman a cinchoneros spokesman who called two radio stations did not give details of the attack but said he would give more information later police are investigating the killing of alvarez on 25 january and todays attack in san pedro sula 240 km north of tegucigalpa","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0076","doctext":"The cinchonero popular liberation movement which previously took responsibility for the killing of former Honduran armed forces chief General Gustavo Alvarez on 25 January has now claimed responsibility for a bombing at the telephone company offices in San Pedro Sula northern Honduras While the bomb did not result in any casualties it did cause significant damage destroying at least six telephone booths office equipment and materials walls windows and blinds within one of the administration offices of the Honduran Telecommunications Enterprise Hondutel A Hondutel spokesperson estimated the damage to be around 25000 A spokesman for the cinchoneros contacted two radio stations but provided no specifics of the attack promising more details later Police are currently investigating both the killing of Alvarez and todays bombing in San Pedro Sula located 240 km north of Tegucigalpa","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0077","doctext":"colombian industrialist normal echevarria and us businessman michael reyff kidnapped 11 days ago in medellin were rescued today the police operation took place on the outskirts of antioquia departments capital no ransom was paid two of the kidnappers were killed but the others managed to escape nevertheless there is evidence that could lead to their arrest begin recording reporter colonel otalora assistant commander of the medellin metropolitan police how were normal echevarria and us citizen michael reyff rescued otalora at 1700 medellin metropolitan police members were able to rescue normal echevarria and michael reyff they are safe and sound once again we thank the people for their timely cooperation words indistinct local businessmen lent us their helicopters to search for and arrest the kidnappers unfortunately it quickly became dark and we could not locate the kidnappers however we have identified them and hope to arrest them in a few hours reporter what is the condition of the two hostages otalra normal echevarria is perfectly all right he will probably meet with you in a few minutes he is very happy to see his family we are pleased with the positive results of this operation and the national police feel proud the people of antioquia have been brought closer to their police reporter was it necessary to pay a ransom had the family been asked to pay a ransom otalora no no ransom was paid mr echevarria will tell you that later they are perfectly safe and sound reporter where were they kept can you describe it otalora no i cannot give you details right now we will probably issue that information later end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0077","doctext":"Colombian industrialist Normal Echevarria and US businessman Michael Reyff who had been kidnapped 11 days earlier in Medellin were rescued today The police operation was executed on the outskirts of Antioquia departments capital No ransom was paid Two kidnappers were killed though the others managed to flee However there is evidence that may lead to their capture begin recording reporter Colonel Otalora assistant commander of the Medellin Metropolitan Police how were Normal Echevarria and US citizen Michael Reyff rescued Otalora At 1700 hours members of the Medellin Metropolitan Police successfully rescued Normal Echevarria and Michael Reyff they are in good health We once again thank the public for their prompt cooperation words indistinct Local businessmen provided their helicopters to aid in the search and apprehension of the kidnappers Unfortunately night fell quickly preventing us from locating the kidnappers However we have identified them and hope to apprehend them soon reporter What is the condition of the two hostages Otalora Normal Echevarria is in excellent condition He will likely speak with you shortly He is very happy to reunite with his family We are delighted with the successful outcome of this operation and the national police are proud The people of Antioquia feel a stronger bond with their police force reporter Was any ransom paid Were the families asked to pay a ransom Otalora No ransom was paid Mr Echevarria will confirm this later They are both safe and sound reporter Where were they held Can you describe it Otalora No I cannot provide details at this time We will likely release that information later end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0078","doctext":"two vehicles were destroyed and an unidentified office of the agriculture and livestock ministry was heavily damaged following the explosion of two bombs yesterday afternoon the national fire department reported that following the explosions at 1830 a fire erupted that partially destroyed an unidentified office in the agriculture and livestock ministry building it was reported that two vehicles in the area where the bombs were detonated were destroyed and several houses in the area were damaged the damaged offices are located at 123 a avenue in the san jose neighborhood in the western section of san salvador fortunately there were no casualties reported as a result of this incident for which the fmln guerrillas are being held responsible","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0078","doctext":"Two vehicles were destroyed and an unidentified office of the agriculture and livestock ministry was significantly damaged after two bombs exploded yesterday afternoon The national fire department reported that a fire broke out following the explosions at 1830 partially destroying an unidentified office in the agriculture and livestock ministry building Additionally several houses nearby suffered damage The affected offices are situated at 123 A Avenue in the San Jose neighborhood located in the western part of San Salvador Fortunately there were no casualties reported in this incident for which the FMLN guerrillas are being held responsible","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0079","doctext":"the nicaraguan foreign ministry has denied the charges that the honduran government has leveled against the nicaraguan embassy in tegucigalpa regarding the 7 january assassination in tegucigalpa of manuel rugama known as commander aureliano the second in command of the counterrevolutionaries in honduras honduran national police on monday presented to the press honduran juan bautista nunez amador and nicaraguan luis fernando ordonez reyes who told reporters that commander aureliano was assassinated on orders from jose de jesus pena the nicaraguan embassy chief of security mercedes borge press director at the nicaraguan foreign ministry said there is no jose de jesus pena employed at the nicaraguan embassy in tegucigalpa and that aurelianos assassination was perpetrated by three individuals and not two as the honduran police claim borge said that while nicaragua makes serious and formal proposals to advance peace efforts it is worrisome that honduran military personnel are creating situations that could unleash conflicts between the two countries there have already been two attacks on the nicaraguan embassy in tegucigalpa borge said she added that the honduran police report conflicts with the autopsy report because in his statement nunez amador referred to only a 38caliber revolver and a 45caliber pistol which were not found on rugamas body or in his vehicle","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0079","doctext":"The Nicaraguan Foreign Ministry has refuted allegations made by the Honduran government accusing the Nicaraguan embassy in Tegucigalpa of involvement in the January 7 assassination of Manuel Rugama also known as Commander Aureliano the secondincommand of the counterrevolutionaries in Honduras On Monday the Honduran National Police presented Juan Bautista Nunez Amador from Honduras and Luis Fernando Ordonez Reyes from Nicaragua to the press They claimed that the assassination of Commander Aureliano was ordered by Jose de Jesus Pena the head of security at the Nicaraguan embassy Mercedes Borge the press director at the Nicaraguan Foreign Ministry countered these claims stating that no one named Jose de Jesus Pena works at the embassy in Tegucigalpa and that the assassination was carried out by three individuals not two as asserted by the Honduran police Borge expressed concern that while Nicaragua strives for peaceful resolutions Honduran military actions are creating potential conflicts between the nations She noted that there have already been two attacks on the Nicaraguan embassy in Tegucigalpa Additionally Borge pointed out inconsistencies between the police report and the autopsy highlighting that Nunez Amador mentioned a 38caliber revolver and a 45caliber pistol neither of which were found on Rugamas body or in his vehicle","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0080","doctext":"buenos aires police chief walter jurado has confirmed that military personnel of the villa martelli 601st regiment this morning heard some shots near the regiment he denied however that the shooting occurred outside the la tablada regiment as has been reported the army general staff has denied reports that a military unit in la tablada or villa martelli was attacked this morning although he admitted that troops of the 601st battallion in villa martelli heard two shots but that no strange movement has been observed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0080","doctext":"Buenos Aires Police Chief Walter Jurado has confirmed that military personnel from the Villa Martelli 601st Regiment heard gunshots this morning near their base However he refuted reports that the shooting took place outside the La Tablada Regiment The Army General Staff also denied any attacks on military units in La Tablada or Villa Martelli today They did acknowledge that troops from the 601st Battalion in Villa Martelli heard two shots but observed no unusual activity","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0081","doctext":"the body of lieutenant jose luis canales was removed shortly after 1400 this afternoon he was murdered by four unidentified people on a soccer field at carampangue and alborada streets in the santiago neighborhood of quilcura the murderers are still at large the prosecutor of the 5th military court rodrigo sandoval was at the scene he will investigate this attack in which a 2d corporal of the carabineros was also killed carabineros have reported that the vehicle used by the murderers to escape was found at 82 or 81 barros luco street in la cisterna neighborhood eyewitnesses reported that three men and a darkhaired girl who participated in the attack got out of the car a white honda accord the uniformed police reported that after finding the car they raided a house that turned out to be a hideout of the manuel rodriguez patriotic front the house is at 9224 benavente street in the la bandera neighborhood according to the police many subversive documents were found in the house","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0081","doctext":"Lieutenant Jose Luis Canales body was retrieved shortly after 2 PM today He was assassinated by four unknown individuals on a soccer field at the intersection of Carampangue and Alborada streets in Santiagos Quilcura neighborhood The culprits remain at large Rodrigo Sandoval the prosecutor from the 5th military court was present and will oversee the investigation into this attack which also resulted in the death of a 2nd corporal from the Carabineros The Carabineros reported that the perpetrators getaway vehicle was discovered at 82 or 81 Barros Luco Street in the La Cisterna neighborhood Witnesses indicated that three men and a darkhaired woman exited the white Honda Accord involved in the incident Following the vehicles discovery the police raided a house at 9224 Benavente Street in the La Bandera neighborhood which was identified as a hideout for the Manuel Rodriguez Patriotic Front The police reported finding numerous subversive documents in the house","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0082","doctext":"president virgilio barco reshuffled his cabinet today appointing five new ministers and reconfirming eight for the final phase of his term according to an official decree the reorganization occurred after the ministers presented a protocol resignation to allow the president to appoint new ministers some of them did not want to be politically disqualified from running for a seat in congress in the 1990 elections this has been the third important cabinet reshuffle since barco took office in august 1986 the five new cabinet ministers include two women who will hold the posts of public works and labor ministers the others who will join the cabinet were appointed to the government communications and health ministries the outgoing ministers stated in their protocol letter of resignation that a cabinet reshuffle is fundamental to allow the government to achieve its goals in the final stage of president barcos administration we have served in a a particularly difficult period of national life characterized by situations of criminality and terrorism the resignation letter stated the letter added that the resignation resulted from some of the ministers not wanting to be politically disqualified from running for public posts colombian law demands that those aspiring to public posts must not have served as government officials within the last 12 months","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0082","doctext":"President Virgilio Barco made a significant cabinet overhaul today appointing five new ministers and reaffirming eight others for the concluding phase of his term as per an official announcement This reorganization followed the ministers collective resignation which allowed the president to name new ministers some ministers aimed to avoid political disqualification for the 1990 congressional elections This marks the third major cabinet shuffle since Barco assumed office in August 1986 Among the five new ministers two women will oversee the public works and labor ministries The remaining new appointees will take charge of the government communications and health ministries The departing ministers in their formal resignation letter emphasized that the reshuffle is crucial for the government to meet its objectives in the final phase of Barcos administration We have served during an exceptionally challenging period marked by criminality and terrorism the resignation letter mentioned The letter also pointed out that the resignation was partly due to some ministers not wanting to be politically barred from seeking public office as Colombian law requires aspirants to have not held government positions in the preceding 12 months","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0083","doctext":"to an arrested leader of the tupac amaru revolutionary movement mean that the government has engaged in a dialogue with that group garcia things should be properly clarified because one should not be influenced by reports or anecdotes there is an essential fact a hard blow has been dealt to subversion with the arrest of one of its principal chieftainsnot a leader but a chieftain peru has been the target of bloody terrorist attacks there can be no concessions for terrorists other than those granted by the law this fact cannot be dispelled by an anecdote like the one i read in the newspapers today the essential fact is that this arrest of victor polay campos is a major blow to subversion it was not merely good luck but it was the result of work and followup by the intelligence services of the armed forces and the police i believe this is the key point i have seen that attention has been given to a visit paid by prime minister armando villanueva to polay campos in prison which was neither a courtesy visit nor an expression of support but just a supervisory act given the importance of the facts another objective of the visit which for sure has already been commented on by some communist politicians was to observe the condition of the detainee the visit did not mean that the detainee was granted special status we do not grant special status to anyone much less to these murderers who have stained the nation with blood the full weight of the law must be strictly enforced on these individuals consequently the visit by prime minister armando villanueva to the antiterrorist directorate does not mean that a dialogue has begun or that someone is being praised as some illintentioned mass media will probably say passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0083","doctext":"Does the arrest of a leader from the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement imply that the government has initiated talks with the group Garcia Its crucial to clarify things properly and not be swayed by reports or anecdotes The key point is that a significant blow has been dealt to subversive activities with the arrest of one of their main figuresnot just a leader but a significant chieftain Peru has suffered from brutal terrorist attacks and no concessions should be made for terrorists beyond what the law permits This arrest of Victor Polay Campos stands as a major setback to subversion achieved not by mere luck but through the diligent work and followup by the intelligence services of the armed forces and police This is the crucial aspect Attention has been drawn to a visit by Prime Minister Armando Villanueva to Polay Campos in prison which was neither a courtesy call nor a show of support but a supervisory act given the gravity of the situation Another aim of the visit likely commented on by some communist politicians was to check the detainees condition The visit did not confer any special status on the detainee We do not grant special status to anyone particularly not to murderers who have shed the nations blood The full force of the law must be applied rigorously to these individuals Therefore the visit by Prime Minister Armando Villanueva to the antiterrorist directorate does not indicate the start of a dialogue or imply any form of praise as some illintentioned media might suggest passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0084","doctext":"maoist shining path guerrillas have killed the mayor of the small town of hostigal as well as two peasants the local press reported today hospital is located some 20 km from yauyos province lima department the shining path guerrillas arrived in hostigal last monday morning and forced parish priest luis fuentes to sound the alarm in order to gather the people mayor armansio quispe and the two peasants were brought before a kangaroo court by the shining path and then killed by a firing squad according to the latest calculations made by the peruvian congress pacification committee about 13000 people have been killed in peru since 1980 as a result of political violence","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0084","doctext":"The local press reported today that Maoist Shining Path guerrillas have killed the mayor of Hostigal a small town along with two peasants Hostigal is situated about 20 km from Yauyos Province in the Lima Department Last Monday morning the Shining Path guerrillas forced parish priest Luis Fuentes to ring the alarm to gather the residents Mayor Armansio Quispe and the two peasants were subjected to a kangaroo court by the Shining Path before being executed by a firing squad According to the latest figures from the Peruvian Congress pacification committee approximately 13000 people have died in Peru due to political violence since 1980","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0085","doctext":"a spectacular operation was conducted yesterday noon when a 39man police patrol of the santa lucia detachment reinforced by antinarcotics police surrounded the uchiza airport and waited for the arrival of two colombian light airplanes that were supposedly carrying drugs a tip had been received by the police the landing strip was subjected to continuous surveillance a 60man armed group of drug traffickers appeared at 1620 apparently this group was going to protect the colombian light airplanes the drug traffickers arrived aboard several vehicles they did not know they were being watched by the police whom they outnumbered under these circumstances and implementing a masterly plan the police forces appeared and a spectacular shootout ensued surprised by the unexpected attack the drug traffickers returned the fire which lasted for 12 an hour as a result of the clash two drug traffickers were killed and four were injured and transported to the central hospital in tingo maria meanwhile 15 drug traffickers were arrested the rest fled after the initial investigations the captured drug traffickers were fully identified the following colombian citizens were involved florian carvajal tello mario montes murillo and roland aramayo diaz the following peruvian citizens were involved jaime lemos vera guillermo aro mendieta armando sanchez flores romulo rojas farfan percy rojas rodriguez rual moretti cordova william guajan losa carlos rosas rodriguez fernando garces alvarado raul beatino bardales alcides angulo diaz and luis rodriguez castillo the names of the injured drug traffickers are jose hernandez vela cesar vega vilca pedro arroyo elias and gracian martinez savich in addition civil guardsmen found near the uchiza landing strip a total of 700 kg of cocaine paste ready for shipment two nissan pickup trucks one toyota pickup truck six revolvers two pistols and eight shotguns of various brands were also seized","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0085","doctext":"An impressive operation took place yesterday at noon when a 39man police patrol from the Santa Lucia detachment aided by antinarcotics officers surrounded the Uchiza airport in anticipation of two Colombian light airplanes suspected of carrying drugs The police had received a tipoff and maintained constant surveillance of the landing strip At 1620 a 60man armed group of drug traffickers arrived seemingly to protect the incoming planes The traffickers who arrived in multiple vehicles were unaware of the police presence and outnumbered them Acting on a welldevised plan the police emerged leading to a dramatic shootout Caught off guard the traffickers returned fire resulting in a halfhourlong exchange The clash left two traffickers dead and four injured who were then taken to the central hospital in Tingo Maria Additionally 15 traffickers were arrested while the remainder fled Subsequent investigations led to the identification of the captured traffickers The Colombian nationals involved were Florian Carvajal Tello Mario Montes Murillo and Roland Aramayo Diaz The Peruvian nationals included Jaime Lemos Vera Guillermo Aro Mendieta Armando Sanchez Flores Romulo Rojas Farfan Percy Rojas Rodriguez Rual Moretti Cordova William Guajan Losa Carlos Rosas Rodriguez Fernando Garces Alvarado Raul Beatino Bardales Alcides Angulo Diaz and Luis Rodriguez Castillo The injured traffickers were identified as Jose Hernandez Vela Cesar Vega Vilca Pedro Arroyo Elias and Gracian Martinez Savich Moreover civil guardsmen discovered 700 kg of cocaine paste ready for shipment near the Uchiza landing strip The operation also led to the seizure of two Nissan pickup trucks one Toyota pickup truck six revolvers two pistols and eight shotguns of various brands","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0086","doctext":"the fmln general command will soon present a new peace proposal to arena and therefore calls for the formation of a broad coalition to face the new government a coalition to include the pdc which is now an opposition party after having lost the elections fmln commanders ana guadualupe martinez salvador samayoa and jose maria lopez read the fmln communique and said that arenas reaching power definitely means that the oligarchy will rejoin the military dictatorship the commanders also evaluated the last 5 years of the struggle against the duarte government in el salvador salvador samayoa said the last 5 years have been the most difficult the only good thing is that after the elections we are closer to defining the conflict in el salvador it has been a long and difficult war the enemy was illdefined enjoying certain popularity among the people making it easier for them to try and persuade them that our revolutionary struggle was a terrorist war when this was not the case ana guadalupe martinez said i believe that the events that began in 1981 are coming full circle now but now there are many advantages the pdc emerged from a popular struggle against the dictatorship now they are in opposition and can deal with the rest of the opposition as equals and that is an advantage for us the split within the democratic side is for the better i believe we are now in the final stages when martinez was asked how she would describe the pdcs role in el salvador during the last 5 years she replied the pdc played a very negative role it prolonged the war that would have otherwise been very much shorter but it is possible that the pdc may deviate from their past behavior and play a different role than the opposition favoring a solution to the conflict the fmln commanders believed that arenas victory will bring back the death squads the fmln commanders believe that now the possibility of a military coup is greater contrary to what might be believed the fmln comanders said we do not see a strong right wing we see them more trapped politically and economically the commanders also argued that they are not going to face the same oligarchy and army they faced in 1979 the message they have for arena states see what has happened is it not enough to have launched a military offensive the commanders said that nevertheless the fmln is ready for a great military effort and reiterated that if anything clearly emerged during the last 2 months it is that we are a political majority in el salvador passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0086","doctext":"The FMLN general command is set to introduce a new peace proposal to ARENA urging the formation of a broad coalition to confront the new government which should include the PDC now an opposition party after its electoral defeat FMLN leaders Ana Guadalupe Martinez Salvador Samayoa and Jose Maria Lopez delivered the FMLNs statement asserting that ARENAs ascension signifies a return of the oligarchy to military dictatorship Reflecting on the past five years of struggle against El Salvadors Duarte administration Salvador Samayoa remarked that this period has been extraordinarily challenging He noted that despite the hardships the postelection period brings them closer to resolving the conflict in El Salvador According to Samayoa the enemy was ambiguous enjoyed some public support and misled people into thinking the revolutionary struggle was a terrorist war which it was not Ana Guadalupe Martinez expressed that the events initiated in 1981 are now reaching a conclusion presenting many new advantages She highlighted that the PDC born from a popular uprising against dictatorship is now an opposition party and can engage with other opposition groups as equals which is beneficial She also mentioned that the division within the democratic faction is advantageous and believes they are in the conflicts final stages When asked about the PDCs role over the past five years Martinez criticized it for extending the war unnecessarily but suggested that the PDC might change its approach and contribute to resolving the conflict The FMLN commanders warned that ARENAs victory could revive death squads and increase the likelihood of a military coup Contrary to expectations the commanders do not perceive a strong rightwing but rather see them as politically and economically entrapped They emphasized that the oligarchy and military they face today are different from those in 1979 Their message to ARENA is to acknowledge the consequences of their actions questioning if a military offensive wasnt sufficient Despite this the FMLN is prepared for significant military efforts and reaffirmed that the past two months have clearly shown them to be a political majority in El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0087","doctext":"salvadoran colonel ciro lopez commander of the el paraiso garrison which was attacked by the guerrillas on 13 september denied today that three us military advisers had participated in the clash with the rebels contrary to what the us media and president have stated lopez said the three advisers did not shoot because they were not armed and were in a pillbox with a view of the inside part of the garrison to protect themselves from the mortar fire he added that the three advisers have not participated in any fighting because according to him they were in a security area during the terrorist attack the information that the us military advisers had directly participated in the shooting caused by the guerrilla attack was carried by the washington post and corroborated by president reagan who affirmed that they had fired in selfdefense according to the report published by the washington post three us military advisers responded to the rebel fire against the salvadoran military installation in the northern part of the central american country the army sustained 9 dead and 12 wounded as a result of the fmln guerrilla attack on the el paraiso garrison a us diplomatic source who chose to remain anonymous stated in the salvadoran capital that the advisers have a right to defend themselves especially outside of san salvador but not to participate in combat or attack missions in his statements ronald reagan supported the action of the military advisers and added that i have never sent my men to face any danger without giving them the chance to defend themselves if they are attacked in march 1987 during another attack on the garrison us sergeant gregory fronius a military adviser was killed currently 55 of the 119 us advisers in el salvador are military instructors","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0087","doctext":"Salvadoran Colonel Ciro Lopez who leads the El Paraiso garrison that faced a guerrilla assault on September 13 refuted claims today that three US military advisers were involved in the firefight with the rebels contradicting reports by US media and statements by President Reagan Lopez asserted that the three advisers did not open fire as they were unarmed and positioned in a pillbox overseeing the internal part of the garrison to shield themselves from mortar rounds He emphasized that these advisers did not engage in any combat since they were situated in a secure area during the terrorist assault Reports suggesting that the US military advisers actively participated in the shooting which emerged from The Washington Post and were confirmed by President Reagan claimed the advisers fired in selfdefense According to The Washington Post the three US military advisers retaliated against the rebel attack on the Salvadoran military base in the northern region of the Central American nation The army reported 9 fatalities and 12 injuries following the FMLN guerrilla offensive on the El Paraiso garrison An anonymous US diplomatic source in San Salvador remarked that the advisers have the right to defend themselves particularly outside of San Salvador but are not to partake in combat or assault operations President Reagan in his remarks defended the actions of the military advisers stating I have never deployed my men into hazardous situations without ensuring they can protect themselves if attacked In March 1987 during another assault on the garrison US Sergeant Gregory Fronius serving as a military adviser was killed At present among the 119 US advisers stationed in El Salvador 55 serve as military instructors","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0088","doctext":"radio venceremos in spanish to el salvador at 0000 gmt on on 29 march broadcasts approximately 6 minutes of war reports the first of the reports all of which are read by the station announcer describes events in chalatenango the report states that on 27 march at 2100 fmln units began attacking atlacatl battalion positions in plan del picacho la ceibita amatillo la ceiba area tempisque hill and el copinol all of which are within las vueltas jurisdiction chalatenango department the attack lasted for 4 hours and when it concluded the armys troops had been dislodged from their positions in la ceibita and plan del picacho the enemy sent reinforcements to tempisque hill and el copinol 1 hour later but this effort proved useless and air support had to be called in the clash lasted until 0400 on 28 march resulting in nine casualties the station announcer goes on to report that on 28 march at 1000 sniper units entered plan del picacho and inflicted three casualties on the atlacatl battalion another report from the same area indicates that on 27 march an atlacatl battalion unit entered a mine field set up by the fmln in plan del picacho resulting in three army casualties all in all over 2 days the fmln claims to have inflicted 15 casualties on the atlacatl battalion the station announcer goes on to report that on 27 march fmln units with rifles rifle grenades and homemade artillery attacked army positions at the 5 november dam no casualty figure was given for this attack meanwhile the station announcer says the feliciano ama front stationed in santa ana reports that on 26 march fmln units ambushed a sixvehicle military convoy transporting troops from the 2d infantry brigades el pipil battalion from metapan to santa ana the ambush took place in casitas texistepeque jurisdiction when two powerful feliciano ama mines exploded inflicting eight casualties on the army and totally destroying a military vehicle","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0088","doctext":"At midnight on March 29 Radio Venceremos broadcasted six minutes of war updates in Spanish to El Salvador The initial report delivered by the station announcer detailed incidents in Chalatenango on March 27 At 900 PM FMLN units began attacking the Atlacatl Battalions positions in Plan del Picacho La Ceibita Amatillo La Ceiba area Tempisque Hill and El Copinol all within Las Vueltas jurisdiction The assault lasted four hours during which the army was forced to withdraw from La Ceibita and Plan del Picacho An hour later reinforcements were sent to Tempisque Hill and El Copinol but they were ineffective necessitating air support The confrontation continued until 400 AM on March 28 resulting in nine casualties The announcer further reported that at 1000 AM on March 28 sniper units entered Plan del Picacho causing three casualties to the Atlacatl Battalion Another report from the same area mentioned that on March 27 an Atlacatl Battalion unit triggered an FMLN minefield in Plan del Picacho leading to three additional casualties Over two days the FMLN claimed to have inflicted 15 casualties on the Atlacatl Battalion Furthermore on March 27 FMLN units equipped with rifles rifle grenades and makeshift artillery attacked army positions at the 5 November Dam though no casualty numbers were provided Additionally the announcer noted that the Feliciano Ama Front in Santa Ana reported an ambush on March 26 FMLN units attacked a sixvehicle military convoy carrying troops from the 2nd Infantry Brigades El Pipil Battalion from Metapan to Santa Ana The ambush occurred in Casitas within Texistepeque jurisdiction where two powerful Feliciano Ama mines detonated causing eight casualties and completely destroying a military vehicle","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0089","doctext":"orlando quiteno spokesman for the lempa river hydroelectric executive commission has reported that in the past few hours the salvadoran guerrillas have destroyed at least 10 power transmission towers damaging seven high voltage lines in the northern and central parts of the country quiteno said that the new sabotage caused a 25percent energy loss in san salvador the damage to the energy system caused traffic jams in san salvador and a virtual paralysis in activities because of energy rationing the resumption of the sabotage against the energy system is accompanied by the resumption of rebel attacks against brothels two of which were destroyed in the last 24 hours although no casualties have been reported the brothels reportedly have been attacked because it is believed that women are exploited there in addition urban guerrillas blew up a public bus in a neighborhood located north of san salvador no casualties have been reported","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0089","doctext":"Orlando Quiteno a spokesperson for the Lempa River Hydroelectric Executive Commission announced that salvadoran guerrillas have recently demolished at least 10 power transmission towers impairing seven high voltage lines in the northern and central regions Quiteno stated this latest act of sabotage resulted in a 25 energy reduction in San Salvador The harm to the energy infrastructure led to traffic congestion and significant disruptions due to energy rationing Concurrent with the renewed attacks on the energy system rebels have resumed assaults on brothels destroying two in the last day although no injuries have been reported These establishments are believed to exploit women prompting the guerrillas actions Additionally urban guerrillas detonated a public bus in a neighborhood north of San Salvador with no casualties reported","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0090","doctext":"elite units of the guatemalan army this afternoon began to surround pavon prison which since 26 march has been in the hands of some 200 prisoners who are holding more than 500 people hostage the units were deployed to pavon 30 km southeast of the guatemalan capital to apply pressure on the prisoners who today refused to sign a document containing guarantees drafted by the mediation commission instead the prisoners presented a counterproposal to the mediation commissionwhich was established by president vinicio cerezo himself to prevent bloodshedseveral commission members said as they left the penal center a possible peaceful solution that was hoped for yesterday is again on hold today because of the rebels refusal to sign the document human rights attorney general gonzalo menendez said that the solution to the problem is again at an impasse because the government minister must analyze the prisoners proposal the uprising which began at 1100 1700 gmt on 26 march and which includes demands for better jail conditions has left at least 12 dead and some 20 injured according to police spokesmen some 150 honor guard members all experts in disorders and uprisings have been positioned near the prison under the command of a lieutenant colonel and five other officers according to statements made to acanefe by a top military officer who asked to remain anonymous the assault troops are armed with batons tear gas gas masks and machineguns my men are capable of dealing with disorders and have been prepared for cases such as this one the military chief said the rebellious prisoners who have control of 65 percent of the prison installations remain inflexible and refuse to release the hostages and lay down their weapons despite the mediating commissions optimism after 72 hours the rebellious prisoners presented a new proposal today at noon human rights attorney general gonzalo menendez said","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0090","doctext":"This afternoon elite units of the Guatemalan army started to encircle Pavon prison which has been controlled by around 200 inmates since March 26 with over 500 people taken hostage The units positioned 30 km southeast of Guatemala City aim to exert pressure on the prisoners who today declined to sign a document with guarantees prepared by the mediation commission Instead the inmates submitted a counterproposal as reported by several commission members upon exiting the prison President Vinicio Cerezo established the commission to prevent bloodshed but hopes for a peaceful resolution anticipated yesterday are once again on hold due to the prisoners refusal to agree to the terms Human rights attorney general Gonzalo Menendez noted that the solution to the problem is again at a standstill because the government minister must review the prisoners proposal The uprising which began at 1100 1700 GMT on March 26 includes demands for improved prison conditions and has resulted in at least 12 deaths and approximately 20 injuries according to police About 150 honor guard members all experts in handling riots and uprisings have been stationed near the prison under the command of a lieutenant colonel and five officers a senior military official told ACANEFE under anonymity The assault troops are equipped with batons tear gas gas masks and machineguns My men are trained to manage disturbances and are ready for situations like this the military leader stated The defiant prisoners controlling 65 percent of the prison facilities remain rigid and refuse to release the hostages or disarm Despite the mediation commissions hopeful outlook after 72 hours the rebellious inmates presented a new proposal today at noon said human rights attorney general Gonzalo Menendez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0091","doctext":"interior ministry under secretary walter costas badani has stated that bolivian intelligence and security organizations have yet to detect the presence of shining path terrorists in bolivia costas badani told panamericana that the peruvian press on various occasions has tried to implicate bolivian ties in this terrorist organizations activities costas badani pointed out that the shining path guerrillas have conducted their terrorist operations exclusively in peruvian territory and that bolivia has no connection whatsoever with this guerrilla organization begin recording costas badani the reports about these ties are alarming and groundless the international press and especially the peruvian media have often tried to involve bolivia in the terrorist problems which i do not think have gone beyond perus borders we have nothing to do with them and any rumor in this regard is groundless speculation end recording costas badani also said that if necessary the appropriate government security organizations will carry out their specific duties in a coordinated manner this means that they will exchange information with similar organizations of the armed forces","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0091","doctext":"Walter Costas Badani the Under Secretary of the Interior Ministry announced that Bolivian intelligence and security agencies have not found any evidence of Shining Path terrorists in Bolivia Speaking to Panamericana Costas Badani mentioned that the Peruvian media has repeatedly tried to link Bolivia with the activities of this terrorist group He emphasized that the Shining Path guerrillas have only carried out their operations within Peru and Bolivia has no involvement with this organization Costas Badani expressed that the reports suggesting such connections are both alarming and baseless He criticized the international and Peruvian press for attempting to drag Bolivia into Perus terrorist issues asserting that these problems have not spread beyond Perus borders He reiterated that Bolivia has no ties to the Shining Path and any such rumors are unfounded Additionally Costas Badani assured that if required the relevant government security agencies would perform their duties in a coordinated effort including the exchange of information with similar military organizations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0092","doctext":"three members of the gang called the owls were arrested in medellin in connection with the attack on senator ernesto samper and patriotic union leader jose antequera the men were arrested in two operations carried out by the police in downtown medellin and in the el pedregal neighborhood begin recording medellin police commander antonio mejia sanchez the minute we received information that one of the suspected murderers was from medellin we decided to open an investigation and solve the case three men were arrested yesterday we are coordinating with security officials from bogota and criminal investigators in medellin on the legal procedures to be followed end recording none of the men had identification papers or weapons according to the authorities those arrested may be members of a band called the owls that has been operating in the northeastern part of the city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0092","doctext":"Three members of the gang called the owls were detained in Medellin for their involvement in the attack on Senator Ernesto Samper and Patriotic Union leader Jose Antequera The arrests occurred during two police operations in downtown Medellin and the El Pedregal neighborhood Medellin Police Commander Antonio Mejia Sanchez stated Upon receiving information that one of the suspected attackers was from Medellin we initiated an investigation to resolve the case Three men were detained yesterday We are working with security officials from Bogota and criminal investigators in Medellin to follow the necessary legal procedures None of the individuals had identification papers or weapons Authorities believe those arrested are members of a band called the owls which has been active in the northeastern part of the city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0093","doctext":"according to official sources the holy week truce was apparently broken over the weekend by several revolutionary armed forces of colombia farc fronts in antioquia meta and huila departments one army lieutenant four soldiers and three civilians were killed during the attacks the defense ministry reported the first incident took place at la linea a corregimiento located in algeciras municipality huila department where a farc front ambushed an 11th brigade army patrol several mines placed in the area went off when the soldiers passed through la linea corregimiento lieutenant jaime quintero cardona and soldiers nelson sanchez molina maximiliano serrato cuellar and dairo suarez suarez were killed in this action in addition the fervor of the saturday procession and prayers were interrupted in santa rita corregimiento ituango municipality antioquia department at 1800 by 200 guerrillas who entered the town shooting at army troopsapproximately 72 soldierswho were returning to the town after their patrol operations girardo battalion officers who asked us not to reveal their names stated that the rebels who were members of the farc 28th front attacked two trucks filled with soldiers the santa rita police chief found the bodies of a soldier and a rebel on the road leading to santa rita the soldier was identified as edison estrada bolivar soldier raul durango herrera was wounded and taken to the pablo tobon uribe hospital in medellin the dead rebel who has not yet been identified had a submachinegun 3 clips and 30 9mm cartridges on him ituango municipality 195 km north of medellin is near lower cauca where the army dismantled during holy week a farc 37th front plan designed to commit and carry out ambushes and assaults meanwhile at least 50 farc rebels blew up a jeep near san juan de urama municipality near road no 32 in meta department according to police commander colonel jose william bermudez zapata who commands antiguerrilla operations with the support of 7th brigade troops the rebels killed three people and took the fourth passenger of the jeep with them the victimswho were involved in cocaine traffickingare alfonso olivares alias pico fresco an nn not further identified known as el mocho and roman olivares gutierrez jaime montealegre is the name of the person taken by the rebels meanwhile we have been unable to obtain information about the results of the operations conducted by 5th brigade troops commanded by general alfonso vaca perilla in the areas of el carmen and san vicente de chucurri santander department col jorge ernesto ferrero echeverri santander department police commander said the special security council will meet today monday to assess the situation col ferrero explained that in principle we have reports saying many people were killed but we do not know exactly how many we know seven peasants were murdered by farc 12th front members helicopters continue overflying the battle zone airborne troops replaced the troops who were fighting against the men up in arms peasants who arrived at san vicente chucurri said powerful explosions have been continuously heard since the military actions began on 22 march army officers believe the rebel column is surrounded in a mountainous strip located between el carmen and san vicente chucurri municipalities gen vaca perilla returned to the area yesterday but he did not make any statements he has been commanding operations in the area for the last 5 days an unofficial report indicated two helicopters were hit by farc rebels rifle fire san vicente chucurri parish priest juvenal martinez said the area residents and the common front are trying to form a commission to verify what is going on in the area","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0093","doctext":"According to official reports the holy week truce was seemingly violated over the weekend by various fronts of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC in the Antioquia Meta and Huila departments The attacks resulted in the deaths of one army lieutenant four soldiers and three civilians The Defense Ministry noted that the initial incident occurred in La Linea a corregimiento in Algeciras municipality Huila department where an 11th Brigade army patrol was ambushed by a FARC front Several mines planted in the area detonated as the soldiers passed through La Linea corregimiento killing Lieutenant Jaime Quintero Cardona and soldiers Nelson Sanchez Molina Maximiliano Serrato Cuellar and Dairo Suarez Suarez Additionally the fervor of the Saturday procession and prayers was disrupted in Santa Rita corregimiento Ituango municipality Antioquia department at 1800 hours when 200 guerrillas stormed the town firing at approximately 72 army troops returning from patrol operations Officers from the Girardo battalion who preferred to remain anonymous reported that members of the FARC 28th front attacked two trucks loaded with soldiers The Santa Rita police chief discovered the bodies of a soldier and a rebel on the road to Santa Rita The soldier was identified as Edison Estrada Bolivar while soldier Raul Durango Herrera was injured and transported to the Pablo Tobon Uribe Hospital in Medellin The deceased rebel who has not been identified carried a submachine gun three clips and thirty 9mm cartridges Ituango municipality located 195 km north of Medellin is near Lower Cauca where the army dismantled a FARC 37th front plan to conduct ambushes and assaults during holy week Meanwhile at least 50 FARC rebels detonated a jeep near San Juan de Urama municipality near road no 32 in Meta department According to Police Commander Colonel Jose William Bermudez Zapata who oversees antiguerrilla operations with the support of 7th Brigade troops the rebels killed three individuals and kidnapped the fourth passenger of the jeep The victims involved in cocaine trafficking were identified as Alfonso Olivares alias Pico Fresco an unidentified individual known as El Mocho and Roman Olivares Gutierrez Jaime Montealegre was taken by the rebels Concurrently information about the outcomes of operations conducted by 5th Brigade troops led by General Alfonso Vaca Perilla in the El Carmen and San Vicente de Chucurri areas of Santander department remains unavailable Colonel Jorge Ernesto Ferrero Echeverri Santander department police commander mentioned that a special security council would convene today Monday to evaluate the situation Colonel Ferrero explained that initial reports indicate many fatalities although the exact number is unknown It is confirmed that seven peasants were murdered by FARC 12th front members Helicopters continue to patrol the battle zone and airborne troops have replaced those engaged in combat Peasants arriving at San Vicente Chucurri reported hearing powerful explosions continuously since military actions began on March 22 Army officers believe the rebel column is encircled in a mountainous strip between El Carmen and San Vicente Chucurri municipalities General Vaca Perilla returned to the area yesterday without making any statements having commanded operations there for the past five days An unofficial report indicated that two helicopters were hit by FARC rebels rifle fire San Vicente Chucurri parish priest Juvenal Martinez stated that area residents and the common front are organizing a commission to verify the ongoing situation","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0094","doctext":"a bomb exploded today in a lima restaurant and a second device that had been placed in the same establishment was deactivated by the peruvian national police there were no victims and the explosion caused very little damage to the restaurant which is located in the commercial are of the residential district of miraflores guerrillas of the tupac amaru revolutionary movement mrta have claimed credit for the terrorist act through pamphlets they left on the premises according to the police","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0094","doctext":"A bomb detonated today in a Lima restaurant and a second bomb at the same location was safely deactivated by the Peruvian National Police Fortunately there were no casualties and the explosion caused minimal damage to the restaurant situated in the commercial area of the Miraflores residential district According to the police guerrillas from the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA have taken responsibility for the bombing through pamphlets left at the scene","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0095","doctext":"radio venceremos in spanish to el salvador at 0000 gmt on 28 march broadcasts two military reports lasting approximately 5 minutes the first report states that at 0330 on 25 march a farabundo marti national liberation front fmln unit launched a 5minute attack against a 5th infantry brigade unit located at last delicias hacienda san esteban jurisdiction san vicente department using peoples artillery hand grenades and rifle fire the report adds that after 5 minutes the enemy was under complete control having suffered 12 casualties the fmln claimed they left unimpeded after completing the mission the other report tells of a daring ambush using three m18 mines and contact grenades that took place at 0630 on 22 march against a national guard unit at quebrada la algrabilla canton las puertas mercedes umanas jurisdiction inflicting six casualties upon the national guard","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0095","doctext":"Broadcasting in Spanish to El Salvador at midnight on 28 March Radio Venceremos aired two military updates each about 5 minutes long The first update described a Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN unit launching a brief attack at 330 AM on 25 March against the 5th Infantry Brigade at Last Delicias Hacienda in San Esteban San Vicente Using artillery grenades and rifles the FMLN claimed control in 5 minutes resulting in 12 enemy casualties and stated they left without hindrance after the mission The second report recounted a bold ambush at 630 AM on 22 March where three M18 mines and grenades were used against a National Guard unit at Quebrada La Algrabilla in Mercedes Umanas causing six casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0096","doctext":"a report from san miguel department states that fmln antiaircraft units ambushed a salvadoran air force helicopter in arenales canton at 1700 gmt on 29 march as it was traveling from usulutan to san miguel department our units effective antiaircraft fire hit and damaged the helicopter the helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in jucuapa this report confirms that the pilot was killed and one crew member was injured as a result of the emergency landing we repeat the pilot was killed and one crew member was injured as a result of the emergency landing that is the report we are receiving from jucuapa where the helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing the report adds that a few minutes after the ambush a helicopter gunship arrived in the area launching rockets and indiscriminately firing at the la noria and la pena cantons civilian population we send our revolutionary greetings to san miguel department because we recognize our comrades good marksmanship","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0096","doctext":"A report from San Miguel Department reveals that FMLN antiaircraft units ambushed a Salvadoran Air Force helicopter in Arenales Canton at 1700 GMT on March 29 as it was en route from Usulután to San Miguel Department Effective antiaircraft fire from our units struck and damaged the helicopter forcing it to make an emergency landing in Jucuapa This report confirms that the pilot was killed and one crew member was injured during the emergency landing To reiterate the pilot was killed and one crew member sustained injuries during the emergency landing This is the information we are receiving from Jucuapa where the helicopter made its emergency landing The report also states that shortly after the ambush a helicopter gunship arrived in the area indiscriminately firing rockets at the civilian populations of La Noria and La Peña Cantons We extend our revolutionary greetings to the San Miguel Department acknowledging our comrades excellent marksmanship","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0097","doctext":"one person was killed and three others injured tonight as the result of a bomb explosion in downtown san salvador the explosion took place on first avenue west between the vicas store and central reserve bank 10second break in reception begin recording unidentified speaker words indistinct were taken to the rosales hospital one of them is marilin ramirez who lives in sacamil neighborhood of the word indistinct neighborhood words indistinct no 5 the other person is dora milagros argueta maroquin who lives in word indistinct neighborhood no 1536 this person was taken to the hospital by the green cross the other person is silvia ayala who lives in words indistinct no 5 telephone number 92760548 end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0097","doctext":"A bomb explosion in downtown San Salvador tonight resulted in one fatality and three injuries The blast occurred on First Avenue West situated between the Vicas Store and the Central Reserve Bank The injured were transported to Rosales Hospital Among them were Marilin Ramirez from the Sacamil neighborhood Dora Milagros Argueta Maroquin from neighborhood no 1536 and Silvia Ayala whose contact number is 92760548 The Green Cross took Maroquin to the hospital","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0098","doctext":"diego montana acting president of the patriotic union up told efe today that only the participation of the simon bolivar national guerrilla coordinating board cng in the peace talks could guarantee a political solution in colombia the cng groups the six main leftist guerrilla organizations that operate in colombia there are 20000 guerrillas in 100 fronts throughout colombia the groups comprising the cng are the revolutionary armed forces of colombia farc communist the popular liberation army epl maoist camilista unionarmy of national liberation uceln procastroite the 19 april movement m19 nationalist left quintin lame movement indigenist and the revolutionary workers party prt trotskyist talks between the government the m19 and the traditional political parties will begin in bogota on 3 april as part of the dialogue process which the government and guerrilla movements began last january to achieve peace the up announced in early march that it would not participate in the roundtables the name given to the talks that will begin next monday and in which the participants will discuss the large number of political crimes that have been perpetrated by rightist paramilitary groups since the up was founded nearly 1000 of its members and leaders have been murdered the dirty war against the left progressive politicians and human rights activists has resulted in 700 political assassinations so far this year there were 2978 political assassinations in 1988 1200 in 1987 and 1000 in 1986 in addition nearly 1500 people were killed in clashes between the armed forces and guerrillas in 1988 so far this year about 100 people have been killed in clashes diego montana told efe that he was pleased to see that the m19 had initiated peace talks with the government but he noted that the rest of the cng accounts for 84 percent of the rebels i am pleased to see that the government is holding talks with 16 percent of the guerrillas montana said but the peace process will not be successful if the other 84 percent of the guerrilla groups keep on fighting montana also praised the latest communique issued by the cng which was signed by the farc the epl and the uceln which announced their decision to begin talks with the government but which linked their participation to the dismantling of rightist paramilitary groups moreover jacobo arenas commander of the farc and member of the cng staff told bogota emisoras caracol network that anything leading to the opening of roads the building of bridges and the opening of locks is beneficial and he praised the talks between the government and the m19 in that regard arenas however said the m19 had pulled itself out of the cng by reaching a peace agreement on its own and that in the next plenary meeting the possible expulsion of the m19 from the cng would be studied","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0098","doctext":"Diego Montana the acting president of the Patriotic Union UP stated today to EFE that the only way to ensure a political solution in Colombia is through the involvement of the Simon Bolivar National Guerrilla Coordinating Board CNG in the peace negotiations The CNG represents the six major leftist guerrilla groups operating in the country with 20000 members across 100 fronts These groups include the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC communist the Popular Liberation Army EPL Maoist the Camilista UnionArmy of National Liberation UCELN proCastroite the 19 April Movement M19 nationalist left the Quintin Lame Movement indigenist and the Revolutionary Workers Party PRT Trotskyist Peace talks between the government M19 and traditional political parties are scheduled to commence in Bogota on April 3 as part of the dialogue process initiated in January to achieve peace The UP declared in early March that it would not join the roundtable discussions starting next Monday where participants will address the numerous political crimes committed by rightwing paramilitary groups Since its inception nearly 1000 UP members and leaders have been assassinated The dirty war targeting leftists progressive politicians and human rights activists has resulted in 700 political murders this year In 1988 there were 2978 political assassinations in 1987 1200 and in 1986 1000 Additionally approximately 1500 people died in clashes between the armed forces and guerrillas in 1988 with about 100 fatalities so far this year Montana expressed satisfaction with M19s initiation of peace talks with the government but emphasized that the remaining CNG groups which constitute 84 percent of the rebels must also be included for the peace process to succeed He commended the recent communique from the CNG signed by FARC EPL and UCELN which indicated their willingness to engage in talks contingent upon the dismantling of rightwing paramilitary groups Furthermore Jacobo Arenas FARC commander and CNG staff member told Bogotas Emisoras Caracol network that any efforts leading to infrastructure improvements like opening roads building bridges and unlocking potential are positive lauding the governmentM19 discussions in this context However Arenas noted that M19 had effectively withdrawn from the CNG by independently negotiating a peace agreement and their potential expulsion from the CNG would be considered at the next plenary meeting","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0099","doctext":"justice minister cesar delgado barreto said today that the tragic incident at uchiza demonstrates that there is an alliance between drug traffickers and terrorists and that the country should make a more intense effort against them he said that the attack is a direct consequence of the blows that police have dealt to drug traffickers including the arrest of several drug gang leaders in uchiza a few days before the attack he added that in order to struggle successfully against drug trafficking peru needs more technological and financial aid especially from the united states the worlds largest drug consumer","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0099","doctext":"Justice Minister Cesar Delgado Barreto announced today that the tragic event in Uchiza highlights a collaboration between drug traffickers and terrorists urging the nation to intensify efforts against them He noted that the attack was a direct response to significant blows dealt by the police to drug traffickers including the recent arrests of several drug cartel leaders in Uchiza Barreto emphasized that to effectively combat drug trafficking Peru requires increased technological and financial support particularly from the United States which is the largest consumer of drugs globally","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0100","doctext":"a cargo train running from lima to lorohia was derailed before dawn today after hitting a dynamite charge inspector eulogio flores died in the explosion the police reported that the incident took place past midnight in the carahuaichijaurin area","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0100","doctext":"Early today before dawn a cargo train traveling from Lima to Lorohia was derailed by a dynamite charge resulting in a bombing Inspector Eulogio Flores lost his life in the explosion Police stated the event happened just after midnight in the CarahuaichiJaurin region","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0101","doctext":"president alfredo cristiani said positive results were obtained during the presidential summit in costa rica one of the accomplishments cristiani said is that there was an opportunity to hold bilateral talks with south american presidents begin recording cristiani we had the opportunity to hold bilateral talks with south american presidents and to brief them on the peace process the government efforts to attain peace and the objectives of the peace process the presidents received firsthand information on the peace plan and on the results the government expects from this process words indistinct i believe we have received great support for the peace process as a country el salvador has received the latin american presidents support for the peace process especially the support of the south american presidents with whom we had not had an opportunity to hold bilateral talks end recording regarding the coffee problem cristiani said the presidents noted the need for reaching agreements on the coffee pact and the price of coffee he added that during the presidential summit he condemned in the presence of all presidents the aid nicaragua gives to the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front however there was no response from the sandinist government cristiani stated concerning the recent attacks blamed on the guerrillas particularly the 30 october attack on the armys high command cristiani said this is regrettable because civilians are more affected by such attacks begin recording cristiani this incident takes place at a time when the fmln is trying to show its strength the fmln is also trying to provoke some reaction from the armed forces so that the army in a given moment exerts pressure to suspend the dialogue process i think this is the reason for their attitude end recording cristiani added that such attitudes will not hinder the dialogue process in venezuela he added that the government proposal will be the same proposal presented in costa rica and it will be fully discussed however the priority will always be the cessation of hostilities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0101","doctext":"President Alfredo Cristiani mentioned that the presidential summit in Costa Rica yielded positive outcomes One significant achievement according to Cristiani was the chance to engage in bilateral discussions with South American leaders begin recording Cristiani We managed to have bilateral conversations with South American presidents informing them about the peace process the governments peace efforts and the goals of this process The presidents received detailed updates on the peace initiative and the anticipated outcomes from this endeavor words indistinct I believe substantial support for the peace process has been garnered El Salvador has notably gained backing from Latin American presidents particularly those from South America with whom we hadnt previously had bilateral talks end recording On the issue of the coffee crisis Cristiani mentioned that the presidents recognized the importance of reaching agreements on the coffee pact and its pricing He further stated that during the summit he openly criticized Nicaraguas assistance to the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front in front of all presidents but received no response from the Sandinist government Addressing recent guerrilla attacks specifically the October 30 assault on the armys high command Cristiani expressed regret noting the civilian impact begin recording Cristiani This incident occurs as the FMLN is attempting to demonstrate its power They are also trying to elicit a reaction from the armed forces to push the army to pressure for a suspension of the dialogue process I believe this is their underlying motive end recording Cristiani emphasized that such actions will not impede the dialogue process in Venezuela He confirmed that the governments proposal would remain consistent with the one presented in Costa Rica and would be thoroughly discussed Nevertheless the primary focus will always be on achieving a ceasefire","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0102","doctext":"radio cadena yskls news center received a telephone call from the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front spokesmen according to them the dialogue between the government and the fmln has been suspended the information says that fmln general command made the decision given the latest actions carried out in the countryspecifically the attack on fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation which resulted in the death of 10 union members we repeat the fmln has called us to report that the meeting scheduled between the government and the fmln in caracas venezuela has been suspended given the events that have occurred in recent days particularly the killing of 10 labor union members at the fenastras headquarters on tuesday 31 october we have been told that the guerrilla organization has temporarily suspended the dialogue until the government guarantees the protection of civiccultural and labor organizations in the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0102","doctext":"Radio Cadena YSKLs news center received a call from representatives of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN They reported that the dialogue between the government and the FMLN has been halted The FMLN general command decided this in response to recent events in the country including an attack on the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS which led to the death of 10 union members Once again the FMLN informed us that the planned meeting with the government in Caracas Venezuela has been canceled due to recent incidents notably the killing of 10 labor union members at the FENASTRAS headquarters on Tuesday October 31 The guerrilla group has paused the dialogue until the government ensures the safety of civic cultural and labor organizations in the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0103","doctext":"army general jaime ruiz barrera reports that over the past few days the army has conducted operations in southwestern antioquia department during which clashes have occurred between army troops and army of national liberation eln and peoples liberation army epl guerrillas begin recording ruiz nutibara battalion troops inflicted several casualties on an eln squad during a clash in salgar and proceeded to seize war materiel explosives and some very important military intelligence documents a nutibara battalion noncommissioned officer was subsequently killed in a clash in urrao end recording we asked him about reports that the eln and epl are insisting that private farms hire eln and epl workers to benefit them begin recording ruiz two groups one from the eln and another from the epl have been operating in southwestern antioquia specifically in the triangle formed by carmen de atrato salgar and ciudad bolivar municipalities these two rebel groups have attempted to intimidate farmers into allowing them to designate a few individuals to work on their farms it has gotten to the point that rebel cells are demanding that they be allowed to designate butlers to work on the larger farms end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0103","doctext":"Army General Jaime Ruiz Barrera has reported that the army has been engaged in operations in the southwestern region of Antioquia over the past few days leading to confrontations between army forces and guerrillas from the National Liberation Army ELN and the Peoples Liberation Army EPL According to Ruiz troops from the Nutibara Battalion inflicted several casualties on an ELN squad during a skirmish in Salgar and subsequently confiscated war materiel explosives and crucial military intelligence documents However a noncommissioned officer from the Nutibara Battalion was killed in a clash in Urrao When questioned about reports that the ELN and EPL are pressuring private farms to employ their members Ruiz confirmed that both groups have been active in the southwestern part of Antioquia particularly in the area formed by the municipalities of Carmen de Atrato Salgar and Ciudad Bolivar These rebel groups have been trying to coerce farmers into letting them appoint workers for their farms even going so far as to demand that they be allowed to assign butlers to larger estates","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0104","doctext":"comrade sancho why has the fmln decided not to attend the caracas meeting sancho the fmln general command instructed me this afternoon to announce to the nation a communique in which we decided not to attend the caracas meeting and dialogue the reason for this is the recent fenastras massacre which we believe cannot be ignored this is not just another attack like the ones we are used to but an attack that signals a new political era similar to those when an electoral massacre occurred when msgr arnulfo romero was murdered when other crimes marked new steps in the new fascist escalation of the dictatorship now led by alfredo cristiani colonel rene emilio ponce and the great executioner and perpetrator of massacres elena fuentes the main thing is that the fascist military dictatorship headed by a small armed forces group has been exposed we do not think this can be ignored the state and words indistinct have to pay a political price this price is col ponces resignation which is now demanded by the peoples movement reporter after the attack instead of seeking a detente the army on the contrary continued its provocations for instance several plainclothes members of the 1st infantry brigade words indistinct fenastras and the popular movement took them prisoner more than 30 of them were detained we learned this afternoon that the police released a communique saying they would station antiriot policemen at the national cemetery we also heard col mauricio vargas saying that if the dialogue door is closed it has to be kicked open what do you think of the situation after the cowardly attack on fenastras we think all these activities of the death squads the 1st infantry brigade the police and the national guard are only the open expression of the armed forces position which is to plan a fullscale confrontation with the popular movement we think this indicates words indistinct behind the backs of the majority of armed forces members it is a minority who have decided on these provocations against the popular movement this movement however is sufficiently strong to disarm these provocateurs present them to the press and hand them over to show that the people express their tremendous power whenever they want reporter with la tandona reference to 1966 graduates of the captain gerardo barrios military academy in power and with the situation the arena national republican alliance era has ushered in is there no possible solution through dialogue what other alternative do you have sancho i believe that it is quite clear that president cristiani and the high command are practically doing away with political opportunities as our earlier communique issued after the fenastras attack indicates the end result is that since there is no political framework within which to establish a political game with certain political rules for the opposition and state forces our only other alternative is to immediately take up our weapons because there is no other way of guaranteeing the survival of the popular movement and the nation the peoples legitimate right to defense is becoming increasingly legitimate and it is gaining greater national and international recognition reporter the popular movement is once again facing a decisive moment in the countrys history and the workers are giving their share of blood in this struggle what message would you send to the popular movement especially to the comrade workers at fenastras sancho on this occasion i wish to send a special message to fenastras i must tell them to continue to be inspired by the purest concepts of the popular struggle to keep their inspiration to be creative and cool and that when people begin to create their own history they are truly invincible i believe that fenastras has the peoples full support and that it will gradually gain even more support fenastras must continueas its leaders sayon the warpath in reality the cost in lives of leaders such as febe elizabeth and all the others who were killed as well as those killed in the past is quite high the cost is political it has taken lives but this in reality strengthens the organization the peoples response has been one of anger and discontent and this discontent will eventually turn into a clamor for armed struggle by sectors that really words indistinct and to achieve our peoples freedom end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0104","doctext":"Comrade Sancho why has the FMLN opted out of the Caracas meeting Sancho The FMLNs general command instructed me this afternoon to inform the nation through a communique that we have decided not to attend the Caracas meeting or engage in dialogue The driving reason behind this decision is the recent Fenastras massacre which we cannot overlook This isnt just another attack like those weve grown accustomed to it signifies a new political era much like the period during the electoral massacre the assassination of Msgr Arnulfo Romero and other crimes that marked new phases in the fascist escalation under the dictatorship now led by Alfredo Cristiani Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce and the notorious executioner Elena Fuentes The core issue is that the fascist military dictatorship led by a small faction within the armed forces has been exposed We believe this situation shouldnt be ignored The state and its mechanisms must bear a political cost which includes the resignation of Col Ponce a demand now echoed by the peoples movement Reporter Following the attack instead of deescalating the army intensified its provocations For example several plainclothes members of the 1st Infantry Brigade were taken prisoner by Fenastras and the popular movement with over 30 detained This afternoon we learned that the police issued a communique about deploying antiriot policemen at the national cemetery Additionally we heard Col Mauricio Vargas state that if the dialogue door is closed it must be forced open What is your take on the situation after the cowardly attack on Fenastras We believe these actions by the death squads the 1st Infantry Brigade the police and the national guard clearly reflect the armed forces stance which is to provoke a fullscale confrontation with the popular movement These actions indicate a minority faction within the armed forces is behind these provocations rather than the majority However the popular movement is strong enough to disarm these provocateurs present them to the press and demonstrate the peoples immense power whenever needed Reporter With La Tandona in power and the current state of affairs under the ARENA era is there no hope for a solution through dialogue What alternatives do you see Sancho It is evident that President Cristiani and the high command are eliminating political opportunities as highlighted in our earlier communique following the Fenastras attack The result is that without a political framework to establish a fair political game for the opposition and state forces our only alternative is to immediately resume armed struggle as it is the sole method to ensure the survival of the popular movement and the nation The peoples right to selfdefense is increasingly recognized both nationally and internationally Reporter The popular movement is once again at a critical juncture in the nations history with workers shedding blood in this struggle What message would you convey to the popular movement particularly the comrade workers at Fenastras Sancho On this occasion I wish to send a special message to Fenastras I urge them to remain inspired by the purest ideals of the popular struggle to stay creative and composed When people start crafting their own history they become truly invincible I believe Fenastras has the full support of the people and will gain even more support over time Fenastras must continue on their path as their leaders advocate The cost in lives including those of leaders like Febe Elizabeth and others who have been killed is high but it has strengthened the organization politically The peoples reaction has been one of anger and discontent which will eventually transform into a call for armed struggle to achieve our peoples freedom End recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0105","doctext":"el salvadors largest organization of labor unions associations and religious groups today regretted the leftist guerrillas decision to suspend their dialogue with the government and expressed hope that this measure is not irrevocable reverand edgar palacios the main representative of the baptist church and coordinator of the permanent committee for the national dialogue for peace comprising about 65 organizations told the press alfredo cristianis rightist government has given no indication it wants peace the farabundo marti national liberation fronts fmln general command announced in a communique on 2 november that it had canceled another round of the dialogue scheduled for 2021 november in caracas venezuela which were to continue talks that began in september to end a 10year civil war the rebels claimed an intensification of repression and blamed the government and the armed forces for the murder of 10 union members in a dynamite attack in san salvador on 31 october and for other attacks on humanitarian organizations and leftist politicians guillermo rojas leader of the national unity of salvadoran workers unts the main opposition labor union termed the dialogue suspension as logical rojas said cristiani has given no indications he indeed wants peace quite the contrary he has declared war on the salvadoran people by ordering attacks on labor union headquarters meanwhile aronette diaz president of the leftist nationalist democratic union udn said the current situation in el salvador is worrisome because it cannot take any more violence than it is already enduring the only thing left is for tanks to be deployed to machinegun all of us she added","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0105","doctext":"El Salvadors largest coalition of labor unions associations and religious groups expressed regret today over the decision by leftist guerrillas to halt their dialogue with the government hoping the move isnt irrevocable Reverend Edgar Palacios the main representative of the Baptist Church and coordinator of the Permanent Committee for National Dialogue for Peace which includes around 65 organizations informed the press that Alfredo Cristianis rightist government has shown no signs of wanting peace On November 2 the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN announced in a communique that it had called off another round of talks set for November 2021 in Caracas Venezuela These discussions aimed to continue the negotiations that started in September to end a decadelong civil war The rebels accused the government and the armed forces of intensifying repression and held them responsible for the murder of 10 union members in a dynamite attack in San Salvador on October 31 as well as other attacks on humanitarian organizations and leftist politicians Guillermo Rojas leader of the National Unity of Salvadoran Workers UNTS the primary opposition labor union described the suspension of dialogue as logical Rojas stated that Cristiani has shown no indications of genuinely wanting peace instead he has declared war on the Salvadoran people by ordering attacks on labor union headquarters Meanwhile Aronette Diaz president of the leftist Nationalist Democratic Union UDN remarked that the current situation in El Salvador is alarming because it cannot endure any more violence She added The only thing left is for tanks to be deployed to machinegun all of us","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0106","doctext":"leaders of the main opposition labor unions in el salvador today voiced support for the guerrillas decision to suspend dialogue with the government until it commits itself to guaranteeing the human rights of the members of the peoples organizations the salvadoran guerrillas decided to suspend the dialogue process with the government following the 31 october dynamite attack that left 10 dead and 30 wounded and also demanded that the united nations the oas and the catholic church provide guarantees for the opposition organizations the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln decision coincided with the burial of the 10 union leaders killed in the bomb explosion at the headquarters of the opposition salvadoran workers national union federation fenastras in a communique the fmln insisted that the dynamite attack against fenastras was planned by colonel rene emilio ponce approved by the president alfredo cristiani and carried out by colonel elena fuentes in the communique signed by its top five commanders the fmln added that we must prevent our presence in the dialogue from being used to cover up the governments responsibility in this slaughter humberto centeno leader of the national union of salvadoran workers unts which claims to have a membership of 200000 persons said that this is a logical and correct decision because the government has declared war on the workers and not on the fmln orlando arevalo leader of the national peasant workers unityof a christian democratic trendwondered if it was worth it for the marxist guerrillas to hold a dialogue with the rightist government while the people are being murdered political leaders of social democratic and christian democratic leanings voiced their concern over the suspension of the peace talks and committed themselves to contacting the fmln leaders to make them reconsider not attending the third round of the dialogue that was slated for 20 and 21 november in caracas venezuela edgar palacios coordinator of the permanent committee for the national dialogue cpdn regretted the fmlns decision and warned that when the doors to dialogue are closed the doors to war are opened several opposition leaders pointed out that the suspension of the talks will worsen the war and will bring more bloodshed but his opinion was not shared by the workers who stated they are victims of an open war by the government centeno added what more will happen the only thing missing is for the tanks to roll down the streets against us we have been attacked and wethe workershave not murdered anyone we have participated in political debates and demand that the government meet our basic needs the government and the fmln began a dialogue in september in mexico in the first meeting they agreed to meet in costa rica in october to draft a ceasefire that will end an internal war that has left over 70000 dead in 9 years","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0106","doctext":"Today leaders of the primary opposition labor unions in El Salvador expressed their backing for the guerrillas choice to halt talks with the government until it ensures the protection of human rights for members of peoples organizations The Salvadoran guerrillas decided to pause the dialogue with the government after the October 31 dynamite bombing that resulted in 10 fatalities and 30 injuries They also called for the United Nations the OAS and the Catholic Church to provide guarantees for the opposition organizations The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN made this decision as the 10 union leaders killed in the bombing at the headquarters of the opposition Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS were being buried In a statement the FMLN claimed that the attack on FENASTRAS was orchestrated by Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce sanctioned by President Alfredo Cristiani and executed by Colonel Elena Fuentes The statement endorsed by its top five commanders emphasized that we must avoid our participation in the dialogue being used to obscure the governments accountability in this massacre Humberto Centeno leader of the National Union of Salvadoran Workers UNTS which represents 200000 members declared that this is a rational and justified decision because the government has declared war on the workers not on the FMLN Orlando Arevalo leader of the National Peasant Workers Unitya Christian Democratic groupquestioned the value of the Marxist guerrillas engaging in dialogue with the rightwing government while the people are being killed Political figures with social democratic and Christian democratic affiliations expressed their worries about the suspension of peace talks and pledged to reach out to FMLN leaders to persuade them to reconsider missing the third round of dialogue scheduled for November 20 and 21 in Caracas Venezuela Edgar Palacios coordinator of the Permanent Committee for the National Dialogue CPDN lamented the FMLNs decision and cautioned that closing the doors to dialogue opens the doors to war Several opposition leaders noted that the suspension of talks would exacerbate the conflict and lead to more bloodshed although the workers disagreed asserting they are victims of an open war by the government Centeno added What more could happen The only thing left is for tanks to roll down the streets against us We have been attacked and wethe workershave not killed anyone We have engaged in political debates and demand that the government address our basic needs The government and the FMLN initiated dialogue in Mexico in September and during their first meeting they agreed to meet in Costa Rica in October to draft a ceasefire to end an internal war that has claimed over 70000 lives in nine years","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0107","doctext":"religious political and union leaders headed the funeral march of the 10 union members killed in the dynamite attack against fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation headquarters located in the center of san salvador only 200 meters from the police headquarters the union members bodies including fenastras leader fede elizabeth velasquez were accompanied by several thousand workers who shouted antigovernment slogans and carried red flowers the march took place amidst much tension because of the large number of military troops in san salvadors main streets and because union members stopped at least 30 policemen dressed in civilian clothes who according to the unionists had infiltrated the demonstration the march ended at the la bermeja cemetery where the union members bodies were buried","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0107","doctext":"Religious political and union leaders led the funeral procession for the 10 union members killed in the dynamite bombing at the fenastras Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation headquarters located just 200 meters from the police station in central San Salvador Among the victims was fenastras leader Fede Elizabeth Velasquez Thousands of workers carrying red flowers and shouting antigovernment slogans accompanied the bodies The march was highly tense due to the heavy military presence on San Salvadors main streets and because union members identified and stopped at least 30 plainclothes policemen they believed had infiltrated the demonstration The procession concluded at the La Bermeja Cemetery where the union members were laid to rest","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0108","doctext":"colonel mauricio ernesto vargas commander of the 3rd infantry brigade reported on 31 october that between january and september the army had inflicted 800 casualties on the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front and seized 300 weapons in the eastern area of the country col vargas added that the army suffered 443 casualties during the same period the military commander of the area added that 393 guerrillas were killed and 310 wounded in more than 600 clashes and that 143 soldiers were killed and 300 wounded qualitative changes have taken place in the 3rd infantry brigade since 1984 when the fmln changed its overall strategy from seizing power by military means to the extended peoples war whose basic element is the uprising of the masses col vargas said vargas added that despite rebel actions the armed forces have carried out the governments plans and are promoting the eastern 89 plan in 18 municipalities with 40 million colons to cover the collective and individual needs of the people they are preparing a second phase of the plan which will include the other three departments vargas also reported that because 30 percent of the countrys coffee is grown in the eastern sector of the country the army is carrying out combing operations to protect the people of the area during the coffee harvest regarding the government fmln dialogue held in costa rica which he attended as advisor for the government commission vargas said the armed forces continue to support the governments democratic nature there is someone who is trying to hinder the dialogue and peace we reject all charges of involvement in the recent acts of violence and attacks and publicly reiterate our total support for the countrys peace process vargas added","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0108","doctext":"On October 31 Colonel Mauricio Ernesto Vargas commander of the 3rd Infantry Brigade announced that from January to September the army had inflicted 800 casualties on the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front and captured 300 weapons in the eastern region of the country Colonel Vargas also noted that the army had suffered 443 casualties in the same period The military leader of the area mentioned that 393 guerrillas were killed and 310 were injured in over 600 encounters while 143 soldiers were killed and 300 were wounded He highlighted that significant changes have occurred within the 3rd Infantry Brigade since 1984 when the FMLN shifted its strategy from seizing power through military means to a prolonged peoples war which relies fundamentally on mass uprisings Despite the actions of the rebels the armed forces have continued to implement the governments plans and are advancing the Eastern 89 initiative in 18 municipalities allocating 40 million colons to address both collective and individual needs A second phase of the plan which will extend to the remaining three departments is also in preparation Vargas reported that because 30 percent of the nations coffee is produced in the eastern sector the army is conducting thorough operations to safeguard residents during the coffee harvest Regarding the governmentFMLN dialogue in Costa Rica which he attended as an advisor for the government commission Vargas affirmed the armed forces ongoing support for the governments democratic principles He emphasized that attempts to disrupt the dialogue and peace process are being made and he rejected any accusations of the armys involvement in recent violent acts and attacks reiterating their full backing of the countrys peace efforts","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0109","doctext":"the ecuadoran insurgent group free homeland montoneros mpl today reiterated that it will not abandon its armed struggle it made this announcement 1 day after the alfaro lives damnit avc group signed a peace agreement with president rodrigo borjas government the mpl today expressed its determination to continue its armed struggle and not to follow the avcs footsteps avc leaders and two ecuadoran ministers yesterday appeared before the media to formalize the peace agreement between the avc and the government in a communique released to efe the mpl states that it will now brandish its weapons with greater force to attain freedom for ecuadoran society and its people the mpl communique calls upon ecuadoreans to strengthen the peoples power to prepare to seize political power through organization and struggle until the bourgeoisie and imperialism are defeated and to promote revolutionary unity in the streets fields and mountains the mpl accuses the borja administration of adding to the peoples problems by authorizing new increases for basic staples and by continuing to violate human rights according to the mpl there have been 4 murders 9 cases of torture 8 cases of disappearances and 25 arbitrary arrests since borja rose to power last 10 august meanwhile the group added the actions of paramilitary squads continue with impunity the group which became active on 22 january 1986 said it is very concerned about the indifference of the institutional left wing which cannot surmount the parliamentary limits imposed by the system","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0109","doctext":"The Ecuadoran insurgent group Free Homeland Montoneros MPL reaffirmed today that it will persist with its armed struggle This declaration came a day after the Alfaro Lives Damnit AVC group finalized a peace treaty with President Rodrigo Borjas administration The MPL emphasized its commitment to continue its armed efforts and not emulate the AVCs decision Yesterday AVC leaders alongside two Ecuadoran ministers publicly announced the peace accord with the government In a statement to EFE the MPL declared it would now wield its weapons with greater intensity to achieve freedom for Ecuadoran society and its citizens The MPLs message urged Ecuadorans to consolidate the peoples power prepare to seize political control through organization and struggle until the defeat of the bourgeoisie and imperialism and to foster revolutionary unity across urban and rural areas The MPL accused the Borja government of exacerbating the populaces hardships by sanctioning new price hikes on essential goods and continuing to infringe upon human rights The MPL reported that since Borja took office on August 10 there have been 4 murders 9 instances of torture 8 disappearances and 25 arbitrary detentions Additionally the group noted that paramilitary squad activities persist unchecked Active since January 22 1986 the MPL expressed deep concern over the apathy of the institutional left wing which remains constrained by the parliamentary restrictions imposed by the system","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0110","doctext":"during a news conference attended by foreign correspondents president alan garcia said here today that he supports the construction of not one but five international highways in the amazonian region according to press reports the united states pressured japan not to provide financing for the brazilianperuvian project garcia said he was not aware that us president george bush had held talks with the japanese government at hirohitos funeral to prevent the financing of the highway some reports said that bush had held talks with japanese prime minister noboru takeshita on the need to preserve the natural environment especially the amazon region which is considered the worlds lungs the peruvian president said president bush is a politician with wide experience i do not believe he said such a thing if he did say it it would be very serious because he would be intervening in our domestic affairs brazilian president jose sarney recently said that the construction of the international highway is a matter of national sovereignty brazil and peru are sponsoring a project to build a highway through the amazon region to join the brazilian northwestern state of acre and the pacific ocean both countries have asked for japans financial support for the project in practice the objective is to establish a land corridor between the atlantic and pacific oceansan old project of the brazilian military geostrategists the brazilian military ministers supported sarneys position by announcing that they will not accept any type of foreign foreign interference in the amazon region and that they rejected as unacceptable the attempts to link the foreign debt with investments to preserve the amazon forest garcia indicated that if the united states wants to help preserve the ecological balance it should speed up disarmament talks with the soviet union he added that the best way to protect the amazon region is to eliminate deadly weapons and nuclear bombs garcia then reiterated i do not believe that president bush has said that but if he said it i believe that it is a serious matter and he should give us a concrete opinion garcia defended relations with brazil by saying i believe fortifying economic social and geographic relations between the two countries is a national objective then he added brazil is one of the worlds most important countries and peru has wrongly lived in fear of brazil let us hope that not one but five highways are built through the amazon region sixty percent of perus 13 million square kilometers lie in the amazon region that makes up nearly onefifth of the entire amazon basin","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0110","doctext":"In a press conference with international journalists President Alan Garcia expressed his support for constructing not just one but five international highways in the Amazon region Press sources indicated that the US had pressured Japan to withhold funding for the BrazilPeru project Garcia claimed ignorance of any discussion between US President George Bush and the Japanese government at Emperor Hirohitos funeral aimed at stopping the highway funding Reports suggested Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita had discussed the importance of preserving the Amazon deemed the worlds lungs Garcia remarked that Bush an experienced politician would not likely interfere in such a way but acknowledged the severity if it were true as it would constitute meddling in Perus internal affairs Brazilian President Jose Sarney recently affirmed that building the highway is an issue of national sovereignty Brazil and Peru are working together on this project to link Brazils Acre state with the Pacific Ocean seeking Japanese financial assistance The goal is to create a land corridor between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans a longheld aspiration of Brazilian military strategists Brazilian military leaders have backed Sarney stating they will not tolerate any foreign interference in the Amazon and deem attempts to connect foreign debt with Amazon preservation investments unacceptable Garcia suggested that if the US aimed to help maintain ecological balance it should expedite disarmament discussions with the Soviet Union arguing that eliminating deadly weapons and nuclear bombs would better protect the Amazon Garcia reiterated his disbelief that Bush made the alleged comments but stressed the seriousness and need for a clear stance if he did He championed strengthening economic social and geographic ties with Brazil labeling it a national objective He emphasized Brazils global significance and criticized Perus historical apprehension towards Brazil voicing hope for constructing not just one but five highways through the Amazon Notably 60 of Perus 13 million square kilometers lie in the Amazon constituting nearly onefifth of the entire Amazon basin","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0111","doctext":"the honduran human rights defense committee codeh said today that violations of human rights guarantees continue in this country and denounced summary executions political assassinations and intimidatory campaigns against peoples leaders codeh president ramon custodio issued a document accusing state security organizations of being linked to a series of criminal acts codeh stressed that the military unit in charge of repression is battalion 316 led by colonel alberto andino benitez battalion 316 was created in 1982 as an intelligence unit and has been accused of encouraging the murder and kidnapping of opposition politicians this version was rejected by the armed forces who insist that the 316 was abolished more than 2 years ago codeh says that in honduras facts prove that violations to human rights are serious and that the authorities in charge of investigating and sanctioning them publicly declare their lack of resolve and ability to do so according to codehs version in honduras over the past 9 years more than 140 people have disappeared and about 60 have been killed for political reasons","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0111","doctext":"The Honduran Human Rights Defense Committee CODEH announced today that human rights violations persist in the country highlighting summary executions political murders and campaigns of intimidation against community leaders Ramon Custodio president of CODEH released a report blaming state security agencies for their involvement in various criminal activities CODEH pointed out that Battalion 316 under Colonel Alberto Andino Benitez is the military unit responsible for these repressive actions Established in 1982 as an intelligence unit Battalion 316 has been accused of facilitating the murder and kidnapping of political opponents However the armed forces deny this claiming the unit was disbanded over two years ago CODEH argues that human rights violations in Honduras are severe and the authorities responsible for investigating and punishing these acts openly acknowledge their inability and lack of determination to address the issues According to CODEH in the past nine years over 140 people have disappeared and around 60 have been killed for political reasons in Honduras","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0112","doctext":"it was officially reported today that on 10 march alleged shining path members murdered four members of a family in santa maria del valle huanuco department after killing the peasant family the terrorists used explosives against the town hall and other public facilities el comercio reported that alleged shining path members also attacked public facilities in huarpacha ambo tomayquichua and kichki in huanuco department municipal official sergio horna was seriously wounded in an explosion in ambo","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0112","doctext":"It was officially reported today that on March 10 alleged Shining Path members killed four family members in Santa Maria del Valle Huanuco department Following the murders the terrorists bombed the town hall and other public facilities El Comercio reported that alleged Shining Path members also attacked public facilities in Huarpacha Ambo Tomayquichua and Kichki in Huanuco department Municipal official Sergio Horna was seriously injured in an explosion in Ambo","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0113","doctext":"drug trafficker jose gonzalo rodriguez gacha aka the mexican has denied he requested through a letter an alliance with the revolutionary armed forces of colombia farc this was stated in a letter addressed to la prensa director juan carlos pastrana rodriguez gacha sent copies of this letter to all media the text of the letter follows mr pastrana an article on page 1 of your 19 october newspaper maintains that very reliable sources had disclosed that jose gonzalo rodriguez gacha sent a message to the farc leaders last week proposing an alliance with that subversive group the truth is that such a letter does not exist and that i have sent no message to any of the people mentioned in your newspaper however the worst part of this is that the evil intention of the alleged writers of the letter reaches the limit because they portray me as the selfconfessed culprit of all crimes perpetrated against up patriotic union leaders it is true i was accused of the former up leader jaime pardo leal assassination however the courts have already issued a verdict of not guilty no man has ever been pursued in colombia with such malice it seems that the entire penal code has fallen upon me while my opponents are completely ignored regarding the rest of the letter it does not even deserve mentioning because such a letter does not exist therefore everything is false moreover all sectors are fully aware of my principles and my struggle toward the socalled farc groups i clearly want to stress my agreement with the proposals made by the m19 19 april movement especially those dealing with ceasing offensive operations against the armed forces and the definite laying down of weapons these are the first steps toward making colombia sit at the negotiating table with no exclusions this is my position and this is the truth i am aware that the mission of each one of you as colombians is to bring peace back to colombia yours faithfully jose gonzalo rodriguez gacha","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0113","doctext":"Drug trafficker Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha known as the Mexican has refuted claims that he sought an alliance with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC through a letter This was declared in a letter he sent to La Prensas director Juan Carlos Pastrana with copies distributed to all media outlets The letter stated Mr Pastrana an article on the front page of your October 19 newspaper claims that reliable sources revealed that Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha contacted FARC leaders last week to propose an alliance The reality is that no such letter exists and I have not communicated with anyone mentioned in your report The most troubling aspect is the malicious intent of the supposed letter writers who depict me as the confessed perpetrator of all crimes against the Patriotic Union UP leaders Although I was accused of the assassination of former UP leader Jaime Pardo Leal the courts have already acquitted me No individual in Colombia has been pursued with such malevolence as the entire penal code seems to have been applied to me while my adversaries remain unchallenged As for the rest of the letter it is not worth addressing because it is entirely fictitious Therefore all accusations are baseless Furthermore all sectors are well aware of my principles and my stance against FARC groups I want to emphasize my support for the proposals made by M19 19 April Movement particularly those advocating for a ceasefire against the armed forces and the definitive laying down of arms These are initial steps to bring Colombia to the negotiating table without any exclusions This is my stance and this is the truth I recognize that the mission of every Colombian is to restore peace in Colombia Sincerely Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0114","doctext":"what began as a search for a weapons cache became a mystery that would rival any of sherlock holmes stories in a house located 1 km from tenjo north of bogota 13th brigade members today found a grave containing the bodies of two women who were buried more than 3 months ago the house was rented in 1987 by luis emilio espina also known as gonzalo rojas who was killed 1 week ago sources in the 13th brigade link him and his loan guarantor ernesto velez who was killed on the guaymaral highway 6 weeks ago to the medellin cartel the house is on the peru farm which adjoins the chiguachi estate belonging to gonzalo rodriguez gacha and camilo zapata who also owns the famous marroquin castle according to a highranking infantry school officer this is the same house where bogota mayor andres pastrana was held when he was kidnapped the person leasing the property disappeared after the assassination of luis carlos galan and since then 10 other people who used to frequent the farm have been mysteriously killed","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0114","doctext":"What initially started as a hunt for a hidden stash of weapons turned into an enigma comparable to any tale by Sherlock Holmes At a residence situated 1 km from Tenjo north of Bogota today members of the 13th Brigade uncovered a grave containing the remains of two women interred over three months ago The house had been leased in 1987 by Luis Emilio Espina also known as Gonzalo Rojas who was killed just a week ago Sources within the 13th Brigade have linked him and his loan guarantor Ernesto Velez who was killed on the Guaymaral highway six weeks ago to the Medellin cartel The property is located on the Peru Farm adjacent to the Chiguachi estate owned by Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha and Camilo Zapata the latter also owning the renowned Marroquin Castle According to a senior officer in the infantry school this is the very same house where Bogota Mayor Andres Pastrana was held during his kidnapping The individual who had been leasing the property vanished following the assassination of Luis Carlos Galan and since that time ten other individuals who frequented the farm have been mysteriously murdered","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0115","doctext":"army and national police troops are conducting operations in the rural area of el penon municipality cundinamarca department to pursue the armed group that killed five peasants in the area the peasants corpses were found riddled with bullets according to reports by the authorities the corpses of the five peasants were found on the village outskirts some reports indicate that the peasants were killed by alleged members of the xxii front of the farc revolutionary armed forces of colombia operating in this sector the victims were identified as jose manuel jimenez rivera pedro rafael jimenez cortez jose lacides ordonez jose isaac forero linares and pedro rafael ordonez","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0115","doctext":"Army and national police units are actively searching the rural regions of El Penon municipality in Cundinamarca department for the armed group responsible for the killing of five peasants The bodies discovered riddled with bullets were found on the outskirts of the village Authorities report that the victims were likely killed by members of the XXII Front of the FARC Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia operating in the area The deceased have been identified as Jose Manuel Jimenez Rivera Pedro Rafael Jimenez Cortez Jose Lacides Ordonez Jose Isaac Forero Linares and Pedro Rafael Ordonez","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0116","doctext":"four people killed five injured and losses estimated to be in the millions are the result of a car bomb explosion in bogota the police reported to radio cadena nacional the car bomb was left under the bridge on 68th street and 13th street where it exploded at approximately 1100 killing maria jacinta pulido 42 pilar pulido 19 a minor reportedly known as carlos efrain rincon rodriguez and a police official who died at the police clinic after the investigations the authorities reported that the vehicle used in this attack was a 1981 blue chevrolet with license plate no fd03904 however when the bomb exploded the vehicle was using licence plates no ic9394 the removal of the corpses was supervised by 3d district judge jaime bernardo chavez bolanos the blast damaged showcases of at least 30 stores and destroyed some 20 food stands although the bomb exploded under the bridge it was not seriously damaged and suspension of traffic was unnecessary","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0116","doctext":"A car bomb detonation in Bogota resulted in four fatalities five injuries and substantial financial damage police informed Radio Cadena Nacional The car bomb was positioned beneath the bridge at the intersection of 68th and 13th streets exploding around 1100 hours The victims included Maria Jacinta Pulido 42 Pilar Pulido 19 a minor known as Carlos Efrain Rincon Rodriguez and a police officer who succumbed at the police clinic Investigations revealed the vehicle involved was a 1981 blue Chevrolet with license plate FD03904 though it bore plates IC9394 at the time of the explosion The removal of bodies was overseen by 3rd District Judge Jaime Bernardo Chavez Bolanos The blast shattered showcases of at least 30 stores and obliterated approximately 20 food stands Despite the bombs detonation beneath the bridge it sustained only minor damage and traffic flow remained uninterrupted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0117","doctext":"two mediumsized bombs exploded early this morning at the house of judge guillermo torre alday and at the offices of lawyer luis rossman a former director of the santa fe provincial bank the explosions caused some damage but no casualties judge ramiro puyol is carrying out the investigation into the two cases but so far there have been no positive results the two bombs exploded only minutes apart and caused minor damage to the walls of the two premises there were no casualties according to several members of the bomb squad of the local police the two bombs were planted with the exclusive purpose of intimidating the owners of the premises this afternoon sources close to the investigation announced that both attacks had the intention of frightening torre alday and rossman who was director of the provincial bank of santa fe during governor jose vernets tenure it has been learned that both torre alday and rossman are linked to the bankruptcy cases of some local enterprises therefore it is thought that the attacks had the intention of intimidating both men judge puyol immediately began his investigation into the two cases which according to some members of the bomb squad do not have any political implications passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0117","doctext":"This morning two mediumsized bombs detonated at the house of judge Guillermo Torre Alday and at the offices of lawyer Luis Rossman a former director of the Santa Fe provincial bank The explosions caused some structural damage but resulted in no casualties Judge Ramiro Puyol is leading the investigation into these incidents although no significant leads have emerged yet The bombs went off within minutes of each other causing minor damage to the walls of both locations According to the local police bomb squad the bombs were intended solely to intimidate the property owners Sources close to the investigation revealed this afternoon that the attacks aimed to frighten Torre Alday and Rossman who served as the provincial banks director during Governor Jose Vernets administration It has come to light that both Torre Alday and Rossman are involved in the bankruptcy cases of some local businesses leading to the belief that the bombings were meant to intimidate them Judge Puyol promptly started his investigation into these incidents which according to some bomb squad members do not have any political implications","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0118","doctext":"guatemalas clandestine organization secret anticommunist army esa has claimed responsibility for wednesdays terrorist attack against the residence and office of aleksandr trushin tass correspondent in guatemala an esa bulletin distributed to the news media states that the attack against the soviet news agency was to express rejection of the socialistleaning measures adopted by the vinicio cerezo arevalo government the document explains that this is a warning because if arrest warrants are issued for the five civilians involved in the abortive 11 may coup actions will be undertaken against members of the guatemalan christian democracy which is the ruling party the attack carried out with two bombs was perpetrated against the soviet newsmans home located in a residential area south of this city this occurred on 18 may the explosive devices were hurled from an automobile it destroyed an entrance and windows of the home as well as trushins car however neither trushin nor his wife were injured the communique by esa a paramilitary organization that emerged in the 1960s adds that it will not rest until the communist aggression has been stopped and its defeat achieved it also says that the current government is promoting revolution if it wants war it will have war because we are ready to die and to fight against communism any time the document signed by commanders ubico torokzik and rafael netanagiuhi says that defense minister general hector gramejo foreign minister alfonso cabrera and president vinicio cerezo arevalo planned the coup according to this communique in the recent trip to cuba by raquel blandon wife of president cerezo arevalo she met with libyan ahmad mustafa not further identified to ask him for economic support for the next general elections in 1990 esa is opposed to the issuance of arrest warrants against mario david garcia danilo roca nicolas buonafina gustavo anzueto vielman and mario castejon these are the civilians whom the cerezo arevalo government has accused of involvement in the coup attempt this group stresses that the attempt was a ploy promoted by gen hector gramejo that is the basest thing that the defense minister could have done to sell himself and his military colleagues esa members describe themselves as guatemalas progressive patriots and they reaffirm that the attack on the tass mission was a warning","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0118","doctext":"The clandestine group known as the Secret Anticommunist Army ESA in Guatemala has taken responsibility for the recent bombing targeting the residence and office of Aleksandr Trushin a TASS correspondent in the country In a bulletin distributed to the media ESA stated that the attack on the Soviet news agency was to express their opposition to the socialistleaning policies of the Vinicio Cerezo Arevalo government The document described the bombing which involved two bombs as a warning indicating further actions would be taken if arrest warrants were issued for the five civilians linked to the failed coup attempt on May 11 The bombing executed with explosive devices thrown from a car on May 18 damaged the entrance windows and Trushins car at the Soviet newsmans home located in a southern residential area of the city Fortunately neither Trushin nor his wife was harmed ESA a paramilitary organization that surfaced in the 1960s declared their commitment to halting what they termed communist aggression vowing to fight against communism and the current government which they accused of promoting revolution The communique signed by commanders Ubico Torokzik and Rafael Netanagiuhi implicated Defense Minister General Hector Gramejo Foreign Minister Alfonso Cabrera and President Cerezo Arevalo in planning the coup It also mentioned a recent trip by Raquel Blandon President Cerezo Arevalos wife to Cuba where she allegedly sought financial support from a Libyan individual for the 1990 general elections ESA is against issuing arrest warrants for Mario David Garcia Danilo Roca Nicolas Buonafina Gustavo Anzueto Vielman and Mario Castejon whom the government accused of coup involvement They claimed the coup attempt was orchestrated by General Gramejo calling it a betrayal ESA members who describe themselves as Guatemalas progressive patriots reiterated that the attack on the TASS mission was intended as a warning","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0119","doctext":"the colombian government intends to carry out a constitutional coup to consist of transferring part of its power to the armed forces to physically eliminate progressive sectors colombian patriotic union up leader bernardo jaramillo told the media according to reports by the official czechoslovak ctk press agency jaramillo said that the judicial branch is not helping the colombian government in this attempt to transfer power as is evident in the fact that it has rejected several presidential decrees that stress the current state of siege norms that have been in effect in colombia since 1948 jaramillo charged the government with lacking the political willingness to halt the murder of activists and political and labor leaders and the massive murder of peasants as well as to purge army members clearly committed to these crimes and to drug trafficking as confirmed by the colombian attorney general the links between the guerrillas or national liberation movements with the narcotraffickers provides the united states with a pretext to meddle in latin american affairs as was clearly evident recently in panama jaramillo added the visit to prague of jaramillo and the accompanying delegation is part of a european tour which is consistent with the resolution approved in april during the 7th up national plenum that sought to promote the partys presence abroad","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0119","doctext":"The Colombian government plans to execute a constitutional coup by shifting some of its authority to the military to physically eliminate progressive groups as stated by Colombian Patriotic Union UP leader Bernardo Jaramillo to the media According to the Czechoslovak CTK press agency Jaramillo mentioned that the judicial branch is not supporting the governments efforts to transfer power as evidenced by its rejection of several presidential decrees emphasizing the state of siege laws in place since 1948 Jaramillo accused the government of lacking the political will to stop the killings of activists political and labor leaders and the widespread murder of peasants as well as to remove army members involved in these crimes and drug trafficking as confirmed by the Colombian Attorney General He noted that the connection between guerrillas or national liberation movements and narcotraffickers gives the United States an excuse to intervene in Latin American affairs as seen recently in Panama Jaramillos visit to Prague along with his delegation is part of a European tour aligned with the resolution passed during the 7th UP National Plenum in April aimed at promoting the partys international presence","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0120","doctext":"today the national center security zone command denied the killing of peasants in cayara ayacucho the command issued the following official communique 1 at 2300 on 23 as heard may near cayara victor fajardo province ayacucho department a group of approximately 100 subversives ambushed a twovehicle army patrol on a relief operation between the towns of san pedro de guaillas and huancapi 2 the following members of the peruvian army died as a result of this criminal attack captain jose urbulu simo second sergeant angel vargas samara and corporals favian roldan ortiz and carlos espinoza de la cruz fifteen army personnel were also wounded during the attack four of them seriously the captain and other personnel killed during the operation were buried on 16 may in lima and huaras respectively the army personnel killed six unidentified subversives while repelling the attack the evidence indicates that an unspecified number of subversives were also wounded 3 peruvian army reinforcement patrols pursued the subversive column which took flight in the direction of cayara the patrol found the town completely empty and abandoned with the exception of some children and old people who reported that four dead bodies were left in the towns church 4 during the search operation around cayara the patrols clashed with subversives and killed an unspecified number 5 on 16 may the politicalmilitary command reported the attack to the prosecutors office in ayacucho and asked the court to intervene the peruvian army has also begun an inquiry into the matter 6 the false report by local authorities of the killing of a large number of people from cayara is completely groundless the report of an alleged bombardment is also false all this has the sole purpose of hindering the action of the forces of order who are trying to capture the criminal subversives who ambushed the army patrol 7 the search operation continues and the results will be reported as soon as they become known lima 18 may 1988 signed public relations office national center security zone command","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0120","doctext":"Today the National Center Security Zone Command refuted claims of peasant deaths in Cayara Ayacucho The official statement read 1 Around 11 PM on May 23 near Cayara in Victor Fajardo Province Ayacucho roughly 100 insurgents ambushed a twovehicle army patrol during a relief mission between San Pedro de Guaillas and Huancapi 2 The attack resulted in the deaths of Captain Jose Urbulu Simo Second Sergeant Angel Vargas Samara and Corporals Favian Roldan Ortiz and Carlos Espinoza de la Cruz from the Peruvian army Additionally 15 soldiers were injured four of them critically The deceased were interred on May 16 in Lima and Huaras In retaliation the army killed six unidentified insurgents and wounded several others 3 Reinforcement patrols chased the fleeing insurgents towards Cayara discovering the town deserted except for a few children and elderly who revealed four bodies in the church 4 Further clashes with insurgents occurred during the search operation around Cayara resulting in additional but unspecified insurgent casualties 5 On May 16 the politicalmilitary command reported the ambush to the Ayacucho prosecutors office seeking judicial intervention and launched an internal investigation 6 Claims by local authorities about mass killings in Cayara are unfounded as is the report of a bombardment These false claims aim to obstruct the efforts of law enforcement to apprehend the insurgents responsible for the ambush 7 The search operation is ongoing with results to be communicated once available Lima May 18 1988 signed Public Relations Office National Center Security Zone Command","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0121","doctext":"we inform the working class students and salvadoran people in general as of 16 march the date set by the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln to begin its national transportation stoppage all our militia units will be in fighting spirits and will attack transportation vehicles such as taxis minibuses pickup trucks government vehicles buses words indistinct and all vehicles that do not abide by the stoppage we will burn and blow up vehicles we warn the population not to ride military vehicles because they will be ambushed in emergency cases at night or early in the morning people should ride private or firstaid vehicles and should display a white flag we also urge the salvadoran people not to vote because that vote will contribute to worsen the war and will support the counterinsurgency plan of the yankee imperialists and their servile local authorities it has been proved that neither the christian democratic party nor the nationalist republican alliance want a political solution to the war in response to their refusal let us not vote in the 19 march elections let us vote in the 15 september elections that must be the peoples response to the 19 march elections the ballot boxes and their respective word indistinct will be sabotaged and personnel participating in that election game will be subsequently annihilated because their participation means they agree with the elections and support the worsening of the war no to the 19 march elections because they are a demagogic and fraudulent maneuver and because they are a denial of peace","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0121","doctext":"We notify the working class students and the Salvadoran public starting on 16 March the designated date by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN for the national transportation stoppage all our militia units will be ready for combat and will attack transportation vehicles such as taxis minibuses pickup trucks government vehicles buses and any vehicles that do not follow the stoppage We will engage in arson and bombing of vehicles We caution the public against using military vehicles as they will be ambushed In emergencies during the night or early morning people should use private or firstaid vehicles and display a white flag We also call on the Salvadoran people not to vote as voting will escalate the war and support the counterinsurgency plan of the Yankee imperialists and their local collaborators It is evident that neither the Christian Democratic Party nor the Nationalist Republican Alliance seek a political solution to the war Therefore in response to their refusal we should abstain from voting in the 19 March elections and instead vote in the 15 September elections This should be the peoples answer to the 19 March elections The ballot boxes and their contents will be sabotaged and any personnel involved in the elections will be targeted as their participation signifies agreement with the elections and support for the wars escalation Reject the 19 March elections as they are a deceitful and fraudulent tactic and a rejection of peace","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0122","doctext":"this morning just 4 days before the presidential elections guerrillas staged a 6hour attack on several military installations in the northern chalatenango department radio farabundo marti a guerrilla radio station claimed that during one of the attacks in the town of tejutla 13 army soldiers were either killed or wounded in a preliminary report the army admitted to only 3 soldiers wounded and said that 3 guerrillas had been killed and some 20 others injured the main attack with mortar and rifles of various calibers was launched at the installations of military detachment no 1 in the central part of chalatenango department","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0122","doctext":"This morning merely four days before the presidential elections guerrilla forces launched a sixhour assault on multiple military bases in the northern Chalatenango department According to Radio Farabundo Marti a guerrilla broadcast station 13 soldiers were either killed or injured during an attack in the town of Tejutla The armys initial report acknowledged only three soldiers wounded and reported the deaths of three guerrillas with approximately 20 others injured The primary assault involving mortars and various rifles targeted the military detachment no 1 located in the central region of Chalatenango department","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0123","doctext":"agriculture minister jaime de la sotta and foreign minister hernan felipe errazuriz will leave tonight for the united states in an attempt to achieve the lifting of the ban on imported chilean fruits they will take lanchile flight 141 that departs at approximately 2100 from santiago and goes directly to new york in new york the two ministers will take another plane to washington and will arrive at approximately noon tomorrow in the us capital they will meet with officials of the food and drug administration the main objective of the trip is to achieve the lifting of the ban on imported chilean fruits us officials announced the ban over an unusual television network following the discovery that some chilean grapes were laced cyanide de la sotta stated that this is an example of the damage that terrorism can cause begin recording de la sotta you can see and measure the scope of a terrorist act such as the one we have just experienced the sole objective of which is to cause harm this can be demonstrated by the advertisement not a clear and concrete advertisement but an anonymous telephone call by which they warned us that is they warned the embassies they called that they would carry out such an act this call was made 3 days after the departure of the fruit shipment we attempted to control the situation to the extent possible following technical procedures concerning the amount of samples taken then we announced that the situation was under control that it was an anomyous call and as such could not be taken seriously later in the shipments that arrived in the united states last weekend the presence of cyanide was detected in two grapes end recording de la sotta added that all possible efforts will be made to overcome the impasse the major problem now involves the 17 million boxes that arrived at their ports of destination ready for distribution now no one knows what to do with them there are 7 or 8 million boxes more being shipped to the same ports and 3 million boxes remain in the country ready to be shipped de la sotta said that the cyanide was found in two single grapes begin recording de la sotta the essential thing i believe is words indistinct that the united states can adopt measures we will talk with the health officials to give them the necessary assurances so they can lift the ban as soon as possible end recording in order to face the problem the government has created three comissions to study the different aspects of the problem the agriculture minister stated","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0123","doctext":"Agriculture Minister Jaime de la Sotta and Foreign Minister Hernan Felipe Errazuriz are scheduled to depart for the United States tonight to seek the removal of the ban on imported Chilean fruits They will board LanChile flight 141 which leaves Santiago at approximately 2100 and heads directly to New York From there the ministers will catch another flight to Washington arriving around noon the next day In Washington they plan to meet with Food and Drug Administration officials The trips primary goal is to lift the ban on Chilean fruits which US officials imposed after finding cyanide in some Chilean grapes De la Sotta emphasized that this incident highlights the detrimental impact of terrorism You can see and measure the extent of a terrorist attack such as this which aims solely to cause harm he said The warning came via an anonymous phone call to various embassies made three days after the fruit shipment left Chile Despite efforts to manage the situation through technical procedures and assuring the public that the call was not credible cyanide was later detected in two grapes from shipments arriving in the US last weekend De la Sotta mentioned that all efforts are being made to resolve the issue noting the challenge posed by the 17 million boxes of fruit already at US ports and the additional 7 to 8 million boxes en route with 3 million more still in Chile He reiterated that only two grapes were found with cyanide The crucial thing is to convince US officials to lift the ban swiftly he said To address the problem the government has formed three commissions to examine its various aspects according to the agriculture minister","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0124","doctext":"manuel feliu chairman of the industry and trade confederation has estimated that the losses caused by the act of economic terrorism against our country will be more than 880 million begin recording feliu it is the result of a terrorist boycott it is the beginning of a boycott all chileans must unite against this problem because it affects all of us not only the chilean government reporter what economic damage can this boycott cause the chilean fruit industry feliu the damage is enormous it can amount to more than 800 as heard million in expenses before the end of this exporting season this huge loss will create all types of problems not only for the farmers exporters and financial sector but also for the sea and air transportation industry the insurance industry and all sectors of the national economy related to fruit export activities in short it causes a series of huge problems for the workers the businessmen and all people involved in those exports in one way or the other end recording feliu made these comments at the end of a visit he made to the production trade and agricultural unions to offer his solidarity to members of the agricultural sector","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0124","doctext":"Manuel Feliu head of the Industry and Trade Confederation has projected that the financial damage inflicted by this act of economic terrorism on our country could exceed 880 million begin recording Feliu This is the outcome of a terrorist boycott It marks the start of a boycott All Chileans must come together to tackle this issue because it impacts everyone not just the Chilean government Reporter How will this boycott affect the Chilean fruit industry economically Feliu The impact is tremendous The expenses could surpass 800 million before the current export season concludes This significant loss will lead to numerous complications not only for farmers exporters and the financial sector but also for sea and air transportation the insurance industry and every sector of the national economy linked to fruit export activities Essentially it generates a series of major problems for workers business owners and everyone involved in those exports in some capacity end recording Feliu shared these remarks following his visit to the production trade and agricultural unions to express his support for the agricultural sector members","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0125","doctext":"farabundo marti national liberation front fmln urban commandos destroyed a truck owned by tropical soda company at approximately 0730 today on the main road of dolores neighborhood the strong explosion which destroyed the front part of the truck caused minor property damage to nearby houses and to vehicles parked in the area the information released indicates there were no casualties as a result of the explosion and adds that three young men placed the dynamite charge and warned the driver to leave the area according to residents of the area a beer truck was also blown up 3 days ago in that same place that truck was owned by la constancia beer company in addition an agriculture ministry vehicle was partially destroyed by a dynamite charge the attack took place at the corner of roosevelt ave and 53th avenue south near the agriculture ministry at approximately 0900 according to a witness the dynamite charge was placed by a young man who left in a white pickup truck that was waiting for him on the other side of the street the destroyed vehicle belonged to the agriculture ministry project department although we could not confirm this report agriculture ministry employees asserted that a vendor walking on the area was wounded as a result of the explosion windows of nearby buildings and the windshield of another ministry vehicle were also broken as a result of the explosion no organization claimed responsibility for this attack although it was said that the christian democratic party has been using those vehicles for its political campaign another report stated two gas stations were sabotaged by fmln urban commandos in several parts of san salvador without inflicting any casualties one of the gas stations is located on the road leading to san antonio abad a fourperson rebel group placed a powerful bomb inside the gas station office at approximately 1600 causing serious property damage the office and equipment of the second gas station known as texaco los congos was also seriously damaged as a result of two explosions in addition a public transportation bus was stopped on the road to montserrat the incident did not cause any property damage but did cause fear among area residents official sources added that two paramilitary men were murdered by fmln units early this morning in the northern end of san salvador the report indicates angel marroquin hernandez and jose angel flores members of the santo domingo canton civil defense were abducted and subsequently murdered by the rebels near name indistinct bridge guazapa jurisdiction in addition three treasury police members were wounded during a rebel attack last night the attack took place on army boulevard finally a minor was seriously wounded this morning after urban commandos detonated a bomb near a power tower in soyapango city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0125","doctext":"At around 0730 today urban commandos from the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln detonated a dynamite charge destroying a truck owned by tropical soda company on the main road in the dolores neighborhood The blast which decimated the front of the truck also caused minor damage to nearby houses and vehicles parked in the area Reports confirm there were no casualties with three young men placing the dynamite and warning the driver to evacuate Residents noted a beer truck owned by la constancia beer company was similarly destroyed by an explosion three days prior in the same area Additionally a dynamite attack partially destroyed an agriculture ministry vehicle at the intersection of Roosevelt Ave and 53th Avenue South near the ministry at around 0900 Witnesses saw a young man plant the dynamite before escaping in a waiting white pickup truck Although unconfirmed ministry employees reported a vendor was wounded in the blast which also shattered windows of nearby buildings and another ministry vehicles windshield No group claimed responsibility for this attack though sources mentioned the christian democratic party used those vehicles for its campaign Another report detailed fmln urban commandos sabotaging two gas stations across San Salvador without causing casualties One station on the road to San Antonio Abad suffered severe damage from a bomb placed by a fourperson rebel group around 1600 The second station texaco los congos was also heavily damaged by two explosions In another incident a public transportation bus was halted on the road to Montserrat instilling fear among residents but causing no damage Official sources reported that early this morning two paramilitary men angel marroquin hernandez and jose angel flores of the Santo Domingo canton civil defense were kidnapped and murdered by rebels near an indistinct bridge in Guazapa Additionally three treasury police members were injured in a rebel attack on army boulevard last night Lastly a minor was seriously injured this morning when urban commandos detonated a bomb near a power tower in Soyapango city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0126","doctext":"urban guerillas attacked the presidency in san salvador with mortar fire tonight causing some damage but no casualties according to initial official reports the attack occurred at 1835 0035 gmt eight explosions were heard it was not reported whether president jose napoleon duarte was at his office at the time of the attack the attack was presumably carried out by farabundo marti national liberation front urban guerrillas","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0126","doctext":"Urban guerillas launched a mortar attack on the presidency in San Salvador tonight causing some damage but no injuries according to initial official statements The assault took place at 1835 0035 GMT and was marked by eight explosions It was not disclosed if President Jose Napoleon Duarte was present in his office during the attack It is believed that the farabundo marti national liberation front urban guerrillas were responsible for the attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0127","doctext":"a guard was wounded in the attack staged tonight by urban guerrilla commandos on the government house in southern san salvador official sources confirmed to afp the attack at 1835 0035 gmt was confirmed by a spokesman for the national guard which is responsible for guarding president jose napoleon duarte who was not in his office at the time of the attack the government house is located near the armed forces transmission training center which was also the target of rebel mortar and rifle fire according to the same source a national guard spokesman said the rebels used mobile artillery platforms known as catapults the rebels also blew up two high tension posts leaving the government house in the dark san salvador residents were alarmed by the strong explosions during the attack while military helicopters immediately began patrolling various parts of the city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0127","doctext":"Official sources confirmed to AFP that a guard was injured in an attack carried out by urban guerrilla commandos on the government house in southern San Salvador tonight The national guard responsible for protecting President Jose Napoleon Duarte who was not in his office at the time confirmed the 1835 0035 GMT attack The government house situated near the armed forces transmission training center also faced mortar and rifle fire from the rebels According to a national guard spokesman the rebels employed mobile artillery platforms known as catapults Additionally the rebels destroyed two high tension posts plunging the government house into darkness The powerful explosions during the attack alarmed San Salvador residents and military helicopters quickly began patrolling different areas of the city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0128","doctext":"reports from san salvador indicate that at 1910 tonight 15 march fighting and explosions continued in various neighborhoods and sections of the city fighting is especially intense in the san jacinto neighborhood on los diplomaticos avenue where a traffic jam has resulted strong explosions have also been heard in the 15 de septiembre neighborhood and our reports indicate that at 1910 barricades were still burning and explosions could still be heard on ejercito boulevard barricades and explosions have also been reported near banco capitalizador and attacks have been made against police forces in various parts of the capital","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0128","doctext":"Reports from San Salvador reveal that at 710 PM on March 15 fighting and explosions persisted in several city areas San Jacinto neighborhood particularly on Los Diplomaticos Avenue experienced severe fighting and a traffic jam Strong explosions were also noted in the 15 de Septiembre neighborhood with burning barricades and ongoing blasts on Ejercito Boulevard at the same time Additionally barricades and explosions occurred near Banco Capitalizador with various attacks on police forces reported throughout the capital","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0129","doctext":"the peace proposal presented by the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln general command sparked a debate of unprecedented broadness and duration to attain a national agreement to solve the conflict the progress achieved must be increased strengthening the unity and broad support of sectors that advocate peace with social justice and national independence in this process we have shown flexibility toward proposals presented by the government and the political parties nevertheless the christian democratic party pdc arena nationalist republican alliance and the military high command have closed the door to the possibility of holding elections without war in conditions of cleanliness and equality that would turn them into an opportunity to solve the conflict they insisted on holding the elections as part of military plan that tries to appear to be democratic to justify to the us congress why there should be continued shipments of weapons and more millions in aid there will be new election fraud and disputes between those who murdered monsignor oscar arnulfo romero and massacred 70000 salvadorans and the voracious corrupt devourers of millions who have mortgaged the countrys sovereignty a fraud will take place in a militarized country where more than half of the municipal offices are not functioning and where the military manipulates the ballot boxes votes and results and they will do it again as they have always done within this framework we have the legitimate right to support the peoples feelings and reject the 19 march elections urging them to fight and reject the attempts to turn the elections into an instrument to continue the war urging them not to vote or to void their ballot the elections will attempt to legitimize the war and they will be held in the midst of a war the armed forces will be bombing civilians the police will be capturing torturing and assassinating the jails will again be filled with political prisoners psychological warfare will be launched by the military high command by waving the specter of genocide over the population this amid the dramatic poverty of the deprived masses continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0129","doctext":"The peace proposal put forward by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN general command ignited an unprecedentedly wideranging and lengthy debate aimed at achieving a national agreement to resolve the conflict The progress made thus far needs to be built upon enhancing the unity and extensive backing of sectors that advocate for peace with social justice and national independence Throughout this process we have demonstrated flexibility towards proposals introduced by the government and political parties However the Christian Democratic Party PDC ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance and the military high command have dismissed the possibility of holding elections without war under conditions of fairness and equality that would make them a viable solution to the conflict They persist in conducting the elections as part of a military strategy designed to appear democratic justifying continued weapon shipments and financial aid from the US Congress This will result in yet another election marred by fraud and disputes among those who killed Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero and massacred 70000 Salvadorans and the corrupt elites who have compromised the nations sovereignty Fraud will occur in a militarized country where over half of the municipal offices are nonoperational and the military controls the ballot boxes votes and resultsrepeating their historical practices Within this context we have the legitimate right to support the sentiments of the people and reject the March 19 elections urging the populace to resist and oppose attempts to transform the elections into a tool for continuing the war encouraging them not to vote or to spoil their ballots The elections are intended to legitimize the war and they will take place amid ongoing conflict The armed forces will be bombing civilians the police will engage in capturing torturing and assassinating and the prisons will once more be filled with political prisoners Psychological warfare will be deployed by the military high command invoking the threat of genocide over the population all amid the severe poverty afflicting the impoverished masses","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0130","doctext":"in the presence of some 50 members of the parties that comprise it the centerright political coalition coalicion politica de centro derecha has been officially formed the ceremony held at the national party headquarters in the old and venerable fernandez concha club was presided over by sergio onofre jarpa patricio phillips and jaime tormo during the ceremony radical democratic party head jaime tormo said that the three parties will now start analyzing their common positions under the effective coordination of national renewal secretary andres allamand jorge martinez of the national party then read a joint declaration the three parties reported that one of their goals is to restore the middle classs dignity and its opportunities for jobs because this class has always been the greatest sponsor of national intellectual material and social development another goal is to prevent the coalition from becoming a super party or merging with other parties this coalition will continue to exist as such and its objective is to promote cooperation both among member parties and with parties that may want to join them in the future the first official act of the centerright political coalition was to send a cable to us president george bush to point out the serious consequences of the measures the united states has adopted against chilean fruits the cable which was read by andres allamand stated begin recording in view of the groundless and exaggerated measures taken by some members of your administration against chilean fruit exports we call your attention to the fact that these measures will ruin a large sector of chilean private enteprise will leave hundreds of thousands of workers jobless and will cause a serious imbalance in our balance of payments these measures will seriously affect the good relations the chilean people have always had with the us people and they will deeply injure those who like us defend free economy and free trade most serious however is the fact that these measures apparently reward the terrorist activities against chile because they help the terrorists achieve their goals end recording the cable adds that chile has earned justified prestige as a serious and effective exporter that it has been honoring its foreign debt at a sacrifice and that it has cooperated in several public welfare projects sponsored by the us government in view of all that the coalition requests an urgent solution to the problem","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0130","doctext":"In front of around 50 party members the centerright political coalition known as coalicion politica de centro derecha was formally established The event took place at the national party headquarters located in the historic Fernandez Concha Club with Sergio Onofre Jarpa Patricio Phillips and Jaime Tormo presiding During the ceremony Jaime Tormo leader of the Radical Democratic Party stated that the three parties would now begin to examine their shared positions under the effective coordination of Andres Allamand the secretary of National Renewal Jorge Martinez from the National Party then read a collective statement The three parties declared that one of their objectives is to restore the dignity and job opportunities of the middle class which has consistently been the backbone of national intellectual material and social development Another aim is to ensure that the coalition does not become a super party or merge with other parties The coalition intends to remain distinct fostering cooperation among its members and with other parties that may wish to join in the future The coalitions first official action was to send a message to US President George Bush addressing the severe repercussions of the US measures against Chilean fruit exports The message read by Andres Allamand highlighted that these unfounded and exaggerated measures would devastate a significant segment of Chilean private enterprise render hundreds of thousands of workers jobless and disrupt the countrys balance of payments It was stressed that these actions would harm the historically good relations between the Chilean and US people and would negatively impact those who advocate for a free economy and free trade More critically it was noted that these measures seemingly reward terrorist activities against Chile by facilitating their objectives The message also emphasized that Chile has earned a reputation as a reliable and effective exporter has been meeting its foreign debt obligations at great cost and has participated in various USsponsored public welfare projects Given these factors the coalition urged an immediate resolution to the issue","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0131","doctext":"a guerrilla unit that operated in the merendon mountain range in the omoa hills area 100 km northwest of san pedro sula on the guatemalan border was dismantled over the weekend by combined national army units members of the ii artillery battalion special tactical battalion ii infantry battalion and iii infantry battalion participated in the operation according to local residents the army captured eight alleged subversives and seized supplies military uniforms and marxist literature la tribuna visited cuyamel rio chiquito tegucigalpita comayagua cuyamelito potrerillos san carlos corinto and quebrada seca in cortes department where the people were obviously worried because they could not explain the military movements the villages were militarized on tuesday last week while specialists in antiguerrilla tactics were deployed to comb the local mountains according to local residents the eight alleged guerrilla members who were captured and later taken by helicopter to the 105th infantry brigade headquarters in san pedro sula reportedly included an old man and a minor the people added that strange people come down from the mountains at sundown reportedly in search of food the people stated that someone tipped off the police to the activities of the suspicious looking persons who came from the mountains consequently the army set up an air lift the landing strip was located in a clearing near the town of pueblo nuevo military vehicles were frequently seen with soldiers coming or going to the mountains painted face soldiers were seen going to the mountains which they combed until they reached pinalejo santa barbara the silence in these mountains was sometimes disrupted by shots and we were afraid we had no other choice but to cover ourselves from head to toe an old man who was too afraid to reveal his name stated during the day the people mingle with the men in uniform who sometimes stop people to ask where they come from and carefully search vehicles particularly when traveling to and from the militarized communities colonel erick oconnor commander of the 105th infantry brigade arrived on saturday to inspect the area where the operation has been carried out he refused to issue a statement when approached by la tribunas reporters but announced that the command post would issue an official report today","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0131","doctext":"Over the weekend a guerrilla unit active in the Merendon mountain range near the Omoa hills and about 100 km northwest of San Pedro Sula on the Guatemalan border was dismantled by combined units of the national army The operation involved the II Artillery Battalion the Special Tactical Battalion the II Infantry Battalion and the III Infantry Battalion Locals reported that the army captured eight suspected rebels and confiscated supplies military uniforms and Marxist literature La Tribuna visited several villages in the Cortes department including Cuyamel Rio Chiquito Tegucigalpita Comayagua Cuyamelito Potrerillos San Carlos Corinto and Quebrada Seca where residents were visibly anxious due to unexplained military activities These villages were militarized the previous Tuesday while antiguerrilla specialists were deployed to search the local mountains According to residents the eight captured suspects including an elderly man and a minor were taken by helicopter to the 105th Infantry Brigade headquarters in San Pedro Sula Locals noted that mysterious individuals would descend from the mountains at dusk apparently seeking food and someone eventually tipped off the police about these suspicious activities Consequently the army established an airlift with a landing strip in a clearing near Pueblo Nuevo Military vehicles were frequently seen transporting soldiers to and from the mountains Soldiers with painted faces were observed combing through the mountains up to Pinalejo Santa Barbara An elderly man who chose to remain anonymous out of fear recounted how the silence of the mountains was occasionally broken by gunfire causing great fear among the villagers who had no choice but to hide During the day villagers interacted with the soldiers who sometimes questioned and thoroughly searched people and vehicles traveling to and from the militarized areas Colonel Erick OConnor commander of the 105th Infantry Brigade arrived on Saturday to inspect the operation site but declined to make a statement to La Tribunas reporters indicating that an official report would be issued by the command post today","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0132","doctext":"defense minister general carlos eugenio vides casanova today urged the population to vote in the 19 march elections despite the risks posed by the guerrilla boycott vides casanova said the army is ready and has implemented military measures to counter the boycott against the 19 march elections in which 18 million salvadorans will elect the successor to christian democratic president jose napoleon duarte vides casanova admitted the rebel boycott will reduce the number of voters and that this measure will affect all political parties in the same degree he stressed the farabundo marti national liberation front wants to discredit the democratic process and capitalize on the number of null votes and abstentions vides casanova noted elections will take place 19 march in 240 salvadoran municipalities but that there are 22 towns particularly in the northern and eastern region where voting will not take place because they are in very dangerous areas vides casanova said that despite guerrilla terrorist activities the army continues to respect the ceasefire declared on 28 february to support president duartes peace proposal","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0132","doctext":"Defense Minister General Carlos Eugenio Vides Casanova today encouraged the public to participate in the upcoming 19 March elections despite the potential dangers from the guerrilla boycott He assured that the army is prepared and has taken military steps to counteract the boycott aimed at the elections where 18 million Salvadorans will choose the successor to Christian Democratic President Jose Napoleon Duarte Vides Casanova conceded that the rebel boycott would decrease voter turnout and impact all political parties equally He emphasized that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front aims to undermine the democratic process and benefit from invalid votes and abstentions Vides Casanova mentioned that elections will be held on 19 March in 240 Salvadoran municipalities but noted that in 22 towns mainly in the northern and eastern regions voting will not occur due to high danger levels Despite guerrilla terrorist actions Vides Casanova stated that the army continues to honor the ceasefire declared on 28 February to support President Duartes peace initiative","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0133","doctext":"the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln has decided to combine the peoples rejection of the 19 march elections with an intensification of actions throughout the nation this includes the nationwide transportation stoppage which we now declare to be indefinite the rejection of the 19 march elections by our people and the impact of our actions have led the regime to launch a campaign of disinformation aggression and threats against the civilian population in a bid to confuse the population and in addition to set the stage for an electoral fraud in order to make matters clear to our people as well as to the local and international press we report the following 1 the gagging of the national press is part of the plan to cover up the fraud that will be committed on 19 march in addition the control over the media is intended to attribute terrorist actions to the fmln 2 the regime has tried to blame us for a number of actions such as the attack on a red cross ambulance among others for the same purpose the fmln has a definite policy of not harming the civilian population the hurling of grenades at bus stops is a common practice of army personnel and it is therefore preposterous to blame the fmln 3 a number of false communiques with an obvious terrorist tone have appeared they clumsily glorify violence and threaten the press in terms that are quite unlike those appearing in documents in which we outline our official position we emphatically state that the fmln has in no way or at any time threatened the press or the citizens we recall the fact that our official communiques are signed by our general command and broadcast through our stations we reiterate that the fundamental thing at this time is to reinforce and expand unity in the search for peace through every possible means the struggle which we are waging with weapons in hand is aimed at an army that has once more denied to our nation the possibility of finding a formula for a negotiated solution at an important crossroads in the nations history we made a proposal to hold free elections in peace and for peace but the army stubbornly insists on holding fraudulent elections at war and for war consequently the elections will be held during war","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0133","doctext":"The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN has resolved to merge the publics disapproval of the March 19 elections with a surge of activities across the nation including an indefinite halt to transportation services The populaces rejection of the March 19 polls and the effectiveness of our actions have prompted the regime to initiate a campaign of misinformation aggression and intimidation against civilians aiming to confuse them and prepare for electoral fraud To clarify matters for our citizens and the local and international media we state the following 1 The suppression of the national press is part of the strategy to conceal the impending fraud on March 19 The media control also seeks to falsely attribute terrorist acts to the FMLN 2 The regime has attempted to hold us responsible for various incidents such as the attack on a Red Cross ambulance to serve this purpose The FMLN has a clear policy against harming civilians The throwing of grenades at bus stops is a common army practice making it absurd to blame the FMLN 3 Several fake communiques with a conspicuous terrorist tone have surfaced They ineptly praise violence and threaten the press in a manner distinctly different from our official documents We firmly state that the FMLN has never at any point threatened the press or citizens We remind everyone that our official statements are signed by our general command and broadcast through our channels We emphasize the importance of reinforcing and expanding unity in the quest for peace by every possible means Our armed struggle is directed at an army that has once again denied our nation a chance to find a negotiated solution at a pivotal moment in our history We proposed holding free and peaceful elections but the army stubbornly insists on conducting fraudulent elections amidst war Thus the elections will occur during the war","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0134","doctext":"we are going to give you a report on something that happened a few minutes ago in the center of san salvador we have on the telephone a listener who is going to tell us about two explosions just before noon that left at least five persons wounded please go ahead with the report listener sonora listeners this is a last minute report just a few minutes ago at 1130 two bombs exploded here at the eastern end of the central market five persons were seriously wounded in this terrorist attack they were just taken to the rosales hospital the wounded include a child and a woman we did not get their names because the authorities did not let us do so red cross personnel took the wounded to rosales hospital the people around here are very frightened and are running around the people were buying food when the explosions occurred they are nervous and are trying to quickly find transportation the explosions were heard far from here at the markets eastern gate where the fruit stands are located we were told by passersby that a man working there was the most seriously wounded by the bombs all the wounded were taken to the hospital the terrorists left a communique that was immediately picked up by the national police the people are fleeing the market they cannot continue shopping because it is assumed this was a warning to keep the people from going out or going to vote","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0134","doctext":"We are going to provide a report on an incident that occurred just a few minutes ago in the heart of San Salvador We have a listener on the phone who will describe two explosions that happened shortly before noon injuring at least five people Please proceed with the report Listener Sonora listeners this is a breaking news update A short while ago at 1130 two bombs went off at the eastern end of the central market Five people were seriously injured in this bombing They have been transported to Rosales Hospital including a child and a woman though their names are not available as authorities did not permit us to gather this information Red Cross personnel handled the transport to Rosales Hospital People here are in a state of panic running around frantically The explosions occurred while people were buying food causing widespread nervousness as they hurriedly seek transportation The sounds of the bombs were heard from far away At the markets eastern gate where the fruit stands are situated bystanders reported that a man working there was the most severely injured by the bombs All the injured have been taken to the hospital The terrorists left a communique which was promptly collected by the national police People are evacuating the market and cannot continue their shopping as it is believed this was a warning to deter people from going out or voting","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0135","doctext":"on the eve of presidential elections more than 80 percent of public transportation in san salvador is paralyzed while a majority of the residents are not receiving potable water or electric power reports arriving this morning from the outskirts of the capital state that cities such as mejicanos san marcos apopa isustepeque and delgado among others have not received basic public services for the past 3 days the national police this morning reported that public transportation in san salvador has been more than 80 percent halted for the 3d day in a row and only certain minibuses and light cargo vehicles are serving certain routes workers at the eastern and western bus terminals of this capital report that the transportation situation is similar to yesterdays no buses have arrived or departed san salvador for the countrys 13 departments much central american commercial transportation is also paralyzed by the transportation stoppage in el salvador since many railroad boxcars are being held up at the salvadoran borders unable to enter the national territory meanwhile at least two bombs placed near electric power poles were detonated this morning in san salvador one was placed at 16 west street in the ivu neighborhood in the southern area of the capital and a fragmentation grenade exploded near the santa isabel neighborhood a telephone junction box the exact location of which has not yet been determined was also destroyed military security has been stepped up throughout this capital and its outskirts only 24 hours before presidential elections official sources this morning reported that armed forces troops are mainly patroling san salvador gas stations since farabundo marti national liberation front fmln urban commands have threatened to destroy them it was also reported that salvadoran air force helicopters are overflying the capital to protect vehicles that are transitting the main streets of san salvador despite the transportation stoppage decreed by the insurgency 3 days ago reports also state that the national and treasury police are offering free transportation to people heading for their respective work places the army is using loudspeakers on military vehicles to urge the people to vote in presidential elections tomorrow for sundays elections the army will deploy a large number of units to transport voters who will be going to their respective polling places throughout the country in the salvadoran capital policemilitary security has been stepped up less than 24 before the 1989 presidential elections we have noticed a larger number of security personnel near the seven voting centers the central electoral council has set up in san salvador municipality in the outlying cities of northern san salvador such as mexicanos cuscatancingo and apopa transportation is still completely paralyzed in the wake of the ground transportation stoppage decreed by the fmln which is in its 3d day today meanwhile reports from chalatenango 72 km north of san salvador state that the entire department is without electricity due to rationing that the cel lempa river hydroelectric executive commission has imposed on the entire country after fmln guerrillas carried out largescale sabotage operations against the electricity network early this week military sources consulted this morning in chalatenango said that there have been no clashes between military forces and guerrillas in that area for the past few hours these sources said that the voting booths that will be installed in 33 municipalities of that northern department are ready they added that the number of military units in that area of the country has been increased","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0135","doctext":"On the eve of the presidential elections over 80 percent of public transportation in San Salvador is paralyzed with most residents lacking potable water or electric power Reports from the capitals outskirts indicate that cities like Mejicanos San Marcos Apopa Isustepeque and Delgado have been without basic services for three days The national police reported that public transportation in San Salvador remains more than 80 percent halted for the third consecutive day with only certain minibuses and light cargo vehicles operating on select routes Workers at the eastern and western bus terminals confirm that the transportation situation has not improved since yesterday with no buses arriving or departing San Salvador for the countrys 13 departments Central American commercial transportation is also disrupted due to the transportation stoppage in El Salvador with many railroad boxcars stuck at the borders Meanwhile at least two bombs were detonated near electric power poles in San Salvador this morning One exploded at 16 West Street in the IVU neighborhood and a fragmentation grenade went off near the Santa Isabel neighborhood A telephone junction box was also destroyed at an undetermined location Military security has been intensified throughout the capital and its outskirts just 24 hours before the presidential elections Official sources reported that armed forces are primarily patrolling gas stations in San Salvador following threats from Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN urban commands to destroy them Salvadoran Air Force helicopters are patrolling the capital to protect vehicles on the main streets despite the insurgencydecreed transportation stoppage The national and treasury police are offering free transportation to people heading to work The army is using loudspeakers on military vehicles to encourage people to vote in tomorrows presidential elections and will deploy numerous units to transport voters to polling places across the country In San Salvador policemilitary security has been heightened less than 24 hours before the 1989 presidential elections There is a noticeable increase in security personnel near the seven voting centers established by the Central Electoral Council in the San Salvador municipality In the northern outskirts such as Mejicanos Cuscatancingo and Apopa transportation remains completely paralyzed due to the FMLNdecreed ground transportation stoppage which is now in its third day Reports from Chalatenango 72 km north of San Salvador state that the entire department is without electricity due to rationing imposed by the CEL Lempa River Hydroelectric Executive Commission after largescale sabotage operations by FMLN guerrillas against the electricity network earlier this week Military sources in Chalatenango reported no recent clashes between military forces and guerrillas and confirmed that voting booths for 33 municipalities in the northern department are prepared They also noted an increase in military units in the area","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0136","doctext":"only hours before tomorrows elections begin at 0700 before the people begin casting their votes to elect a new president and vice president the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front continues with its transportation stoppage and its attacks on military garrisons today at approximately 2130 0330 gmt a group of rebels launched a surprise attack on the headquarters of the salvadoran air force some shots were fired some bazookas were also fired but it is not known if they actually hit a target inside the base however air force spokesmen have said that the attack was launched from santa lucia colonia no damage or casualties resulted from this attack on the air force headquarters by fmln rebels the soldiers guarding the area repelled the rebel attack a search operation is under way in the area to find the rebels who attacked the air force base this evening no casualties or damage resulted from this attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0136","doctext":"Just hours before the elections commence at 0700 with citizens preparing to vote for a new president and vice president the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front persists with its transportation stoppage and military garrison attacks At around 2130 0330 GMT today a rebel group unexpectedly assaulted the Salvadoran Air Forces headquarters Several shots and bazookas were fired though it remains unclear if any targets within the base were hit Air Force representatives have reported that the attack originated from Santa Lucia Colonia Fortunately the attack by FMLN rebels caused no damage or casualties The soldiers stationed at the location successfully fended off the rebel attack A search operation is currently ongoing in the vicinity to locate the rebels responsible for the evening assault on the air force base No casualties or damage were reported from this attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0137","doctext":"army helicopters fired rockets this morning on san ramon neighborhood in san salvador where some 100 guerrillas attacked a civil defense post afp reporters witnessed the military action which began at about 1330 gmt following heavy shooting that had been heard sporadically for more than 1 hour in this neighborhood in northern san salvador according to local radio stations over 100 members of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln invaded san ramon less than 1 hour before the presidential elections polls opened today","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0137","doctext":"This morning army helicopters launched rockets at the San Ramon neighborhood in San Salvador where approximately 100 guerrillas assaulted a civil defense post AFP reporters observed the military offensive which started around 1330 GMT after heavy gunfire had intermittently been heard for over an hour in this northern San Salvador area Local radio reports indicated that more than 100 Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN members entered San Ramon less than an hour before todays presidential election polls opened","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0138","doctext":"over 20 bomb explosions were heard in the predawn and early morning hours today in san salvador before the presidential elections were to begin at 0700 1300 gmt at 0300 0900 gmt a series of explosions preceded a total blackout in the salvadoran capital which has been practically militarized by the army there were clashes between guerrillas and government troops in several capital city neighborhoods and areas on the outskirts of the capital local radio stations reported the guerrillas attacked military units this morning in san ramon a town close to the capital guerrillas of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln are carrying out actions to obstruct the elections including attacks on the electrical system and a surface transportation stoppage","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":true,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0138","doctext":"More than 20 bomb explosions were heard in the early hours today in San Salvador just before the presidential elections were set to start at 0700 1300 GMT At 0300 0900 GMT a series of blasts caused a total blackout in the Salvadoran capital which has been heavily militarized by the army Clashes erupted between guerrillas and government troops in multiple neighborhoods and areas surrounding the capital Local radio reported that guerrillas attacked military units this morning in San Ramon a town near the capital Guerrillas from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN are executing actions to disrupt the elections including attacks on the electrical system and a surface transportation stoppage","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":true,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0139","doctext":"the dictatorship has carried out another cowardly action pay close attention on the night of 18 march two reporters were cowardly shot in soyapango last night reporter roberto navas and luis galdamez were shot by troops of the dictatorship the threats by attorney general roberto garcia and vides casanova threats fell upon reporters luis galdamez and roberto navas last night we are vigorously condemning this new cowardly action carried out by vides casanovas troops and commanding officers in the area of soyapango at approximately 2200 last night reporters roberto navas and luis galdamez were cowardly strafed by troops of the dictatorship reports given by soyapango residents indicate that air force commander juan rafael bustillos troops are patrolling and continuously sowing terror in that densely populated area reporters roberto navas and luis galdamez were riding a motorcycle at approximately 2200 when they were victims of indiscriminate shooting we support the condemnation presented by our comrade reporters we give 9second break in reception we have learned that journalist roberto navas died instantaneously as a result of the shooting by jose napoleon duartes troops words indistinct seriously wounded luis galdamez is critically ill while roberto navas died instantaneously the two reporters were members of the team of reporters words indistinct reuter while condemning and vigorously supporting the journalists protest word indistinct we urge you to repudiate this kind of action which words indistinct during todays transmission 6second break in reception and of vides casanova the words indistinct civilians and the indiscriminate shooting of private vehicles red cross vehicles and reporters words indistinct cowardly actions word indistinct generalized words indistinct vides casanovas troops are carrying out within the repressive framework of the 19 march election farce","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0139","doctext":"The dictatorship has once again committed a despicable act On the night of 18 March two reporters were brutally attacked in Soyapango Reporters Roberto Navas and Luis Galdamez were shot by the dictatorships troops last night Attorney General Roberto Garcia and Vides Casanovas threats materialized against the reporters resulting in this heinous act We strongly denounce this new cowardly attack perpetrated by Vides Casanovas troops and commanding officers Around 2200 last night reporters Roberto Navas and Luis Galdamez were callously shot by the dictatorships forces in Soyapango Soyapango residents report that Juan Rafael Bustillos troops are patrolling the area and spreading terror Roberto Navas and Luis Galdamez were on a motorcycle around 2200 when they were subjected to indiscriminate gunfire We support the condemnation voiced by our fellow reporters and stand with them in their protest We have learned that journalist Roberto Navas was killed instantly by the gunfire from Jose Napoleon Duartes troops Luis Galdamez is critically wounded while Roberto Navas died instantly The two reporters were part of the Reuter team We condemn and strongly support the journalists protest and urge everyone to repudiate such actions During todays transmission we observed indiscriminate shooting at private vehicles Red Cross vehicles and reporters by Vides Casanovas troops These cowardly actions are part of the widespread repression being carried out by Vides Casanovas troops within the context of the 19 March election farce","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0140","doctext":"clandestine radio farabundo marti in spanish to el salvador at 1311 gmt on 19 march broadcasts approximately 35 minutes of military reports including clashes between the salvadoran army and farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas that took place on the eve of the salvadoran elections and are taking place on election day itself and details on the effects of the transportation stoppage on the election process a number of reports indicate that explosions and shootouts are heard in san ramon san antonio abad ciudad satelite and other areas located on the outskirts of san salvador and in san salvador itself where over 20 explosions have left the entire capital without electricity one report adds no one is voting today 19 march transportation is nonexistent and no one is voting in san salvador or in any other part of the country the 19 march election farce is a complete failure another report states that fmln guerrilla units clashed with military detachment no 1 troops in san miguel de mercedes chalatenango department at 2200 on 18 march inflicting five casualties the report adds that guerrilla units attacked army forces in tejutla chalatenango department inflicting over 20 casualties after our attack the enemy began shooting at tejutla church claiming fmln guerrillas were hiding inside a report from morazan department says the fmln damaged an air force helicopter seized one m60 machinegun and a prc77 communication radio and inflicted four casualties on military detachment no 4 troops a santa ana department report advises that heavy clashes took place in metapan tejutepeque and ilobasco another report indicates fmln forces attacked the air force headquarters at approximately 2100 on 18 march another report states that heavy clashes took place in chinameca and san vicente city fmln units attacked army positions in berlin usulutan department and the clashes still continue in usulutan department the next report states that fmln units clashed with lenca battalion troops for several hours in san miguel de mercedes chalatenango department inflicting a total of 15 casualties in addition we recovered one m60 machinegun one m79 grenade launcher and one prc77 communication radio the last report states we have inflicted many casualties in san ramon usulutan department and throughout the rest of the country where heavy clashes are presently taking place vehicles are not circulating in san salvador and civilians have not gone out of their homes","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0140","doctext":"clandestine Radio Farabundo Marti broadcasted in Spanish to El Salvador at 1311 GMT on 19 March airing around 35 minutes of military news These reports covered confrontations between the Salvadoran Army and Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN guerrillas that occurred both on the eve of and during election day Additionally the impact of the transportation stoppage on the electoral process was detailed Several reports mentioned explosions and gunfire in San Ramon San Antonio Abad Ciudad Satelite and other peripheral areas of San Salvador as well as in the capital itself where over 20 explosions resulted in a citywide electricity blackout One report claimed No one is voting today 19 March transportation is nonexistent and no one is voting in San Salvador or elsewhere in the country The 19 March election farce is a total failure Another report revealed that FMLN guerrillas clashed with Military Detachment No 1 troops in San Miguel de Mercedes Chalatenango Department at 2200 on 18 March causing five casualties It further stated that guerrilla units attacked army forces in Tejutla Chalatenango Department inflicting over 20 casualties Following our attack the enemy fired at Tejutla Church alleging FMLN guerrillas were hiding inside A report from Morazan Department indicated that the FMLN damaged an air force helicopter captured an M60 machinegun and a PRC77 communication radio and inflicted four casualties on Military Detachment No 4 troops A report from Santa Ana Department noted heavy clashes in Metapan Tejutepeque and Ilobasco Another indicated that FMLN forces attacked the air force headquarters around 2100 on 18 March Further reports mentioned intense clashes in Chinameca and San Vicente City FMLN units attacked army positions in Berlin Usulutan Department with ongoing clashes in Usulutan Another report confirmed that FMLN units battled Lenca Battalion troops for several hours in San Miguel de Mercedes Chalatenango Department inflicting a total of 15 casualties and capturing an M60 machinegun an M79 grenade launcher and a PRC77 communication radio The final report stated We have inflicted numerous casualties in San Ramon Usulutan Department and across the country where heavy clashes are currently happening No vehicles are moving in San Salvador and civilians remain indoors","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0141","doctext":"the salvadoran army accepted responsibility this morning for the death of two reporters who were shot by soldiers in the past few hours in the capital and in the eastern san miguel department according to the official report in both cases the soldiers fired when the reporters both salvadorans ignored orders to halt however friends of the victims maintain this is not true a spokesman for the army press committee said that last night an air force member fired at photographers roberto navas and luis galdamez salvadorans who work for the british reuter news agency when they failed to stop at a military checkpoint at a capital city avenue navas died and galdamez was seriously injured galdamez was left lying in the street until he was picked up several hours later by his own account and taken to a hospital where he underwent surgery according to hospital sources and reuter galdamez is now out of danger it will not be necessary to amputate his right arm as was originally feared another reporter mauricio pineda a sound technician for canal doce television of san salvador died this morning in the eastern part of the country at a crossroads when a soldier fired at pinedas vehicle while he was on his way to cover todays elections the army spokesman emphasized that in both cases the soldiers fired on suspiciouslooking people who did not respect the stop sign at a military checkpoint however galdamez said he and navas who were on a motocycle did stop at the checkpoint and that the soldiers fired on them without justification raul beltran one of mauricio pinedas coworkers said the canal doce team was traveling in a station wagon with white flags and signs indicating they were reporters and that the soldiers fired without having first given any indication the reporters should stop","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0141","doctext":"This morning the Salvadoran army acknowledged responsibility for the deaths of two journalists who were shot by soldiers in the capital and the San Miguel department The official report stated that soldiers opened fire when the reporters both Salvadorans failed to comply with orders to stop However the victims friends dispute this An army press committee spokesman revealed that an air force member shot at photographers Roberto Navas and Luis Galdamez who worked for the British Reuters news agency when they did not stop at a military checkpoint in a city avenue Navas was killed and Galdamez was severely wounded Galdamez lay in the street for hours before being taken to a hospital where he underwent surgery Hospital sources and Reuters confirmed that Galdamez is now out of danger and his right arm will not need amputation as initially feared Another journalist Mauricio Pineda a sound technician for Canal Doce Television in San Salvador was killed this morning in the eastern region when a soldier shot at his vehicle while he was en route to cover the elections The army spokesman stressed that in both incidents the soldiers fired at suspicious individuals who ignored the stop sign at a military checkpoint Nonetheless Galdamez claimed that he and Navas who were on a motorcycle did stop at the checkpoint but the soldiers shot at them without reason Raul Beltran a colleague of Mauricio Pineda mentioned that the Canal Doce team was traveling in a station wagon with white flags and press signs and the soldiers fired without giving any prior indication for them to stop","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0142","doctext":"after a 1st hour in which there was a very small turnout at the polls the number of salvadorans going to vote in the capital city and other towns is increasing thousands of voters were standing in lines at midmorning army and police units surround the polls while military helicopters continue to fly over the city fidel chavez mena of the ruling christian democratic party pdc told the press he has received reports from his followers throughout the country to the effect that 95 percent of the polls have been installed and are operating after overcoming some early morning problems in some of the places the polls opened at 0700 1300 gmt and will close at 1700 2300 gmt the bomb explosions and shooting heard throughout the early hours in san salvador were no longer heard after 1000 1600 gmt however attacks against vehicles and clashes between the guerrillas and the army continue to be reported in various parts of countrys interior the guerrillas continue to boycott the elections with a blockade of all land transportation but they have announced they will not directly attack the voters or the polling stations highway checkpoint soldiers killed two salvadoran reporters roberto navas and mauricio pineda in two separate shootings late last night and early this morning navas was a photographer from an international news agency and pineda was a sound technician for a local television channel prominent among the electors both in the capital and in neighboring towns are many members of the main opposition party the rightist nationalist republican alliance arena who are carrying banners and other visible signs of their party preference surveys have shown arenas candidate alfredo cristiani will almost certainly win the elections acanefe correspondents who toured voting booths in the capital and other towns saw soldiers and policemen carefully checking all voters before allowing them to enter the voting areas voters who arrive in automobiles have to leave them more than 200 meters away in apopa a town some 12 km north of san salvador the voting booths opened very late because their location was changed at the last minute which generated protests from the delegates of several parties and led to brawls between arena and pdc supporters in the early morning military helicopters used flares several times to light up apopa and its environs presumably to locate guerrillas members of the democratic convergence an alliance of leftist parties said in apopa they have received death threats to dissuade them from voting in the small town of tonacatepeque some 16 km northeast of san salvador the delay in beginning the voting was only half an hour long and the election process is proceeding normally in san ramon another town close to the capital with 30000 inhabitants the voting began after a considerable dealy because of a guerrilla incursion in the dawn hours army helicopters fired rockets for several hours at the slopes of san salvador volcano in the northern part of the capital presumably at the guerrilla columns that attacked san ramon","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0142","doctext":"After a quiet first hour at the polls the number of Salvadorans heading out to vote in the capital and other towns is growing By midmorning thousands were queuing Military and police units are stationed around the polls while helicopters patrol the skies Fidel Chavez Mena of the ruling Christian Democratic Party PDC informed the press that 95 percent of polling places are operational despite some early issues The polls opened at 0700 1300 GMT and will close at 1700 2300 GMT Bomb explosions and gunfire heard early in San Salvador had ceased by 1000 1600 GMT However attacks on vehicles and clashes between guerrillas and the army are still being reported in various parts of the countrys interior Guerrillas are boycotting the elections with a blockade of land transport but have declared they will not attack voters or polling stations directly Highway checkpoint soldiers killed two Salvadoran reporters Roberto Navas and Mauricio Pineda in separate incidents last night and early this morning Navas was a photographer for an international news agency and Pineda was a sound technician for a local TV channel Among the voters members of the main opposition party the rightwing Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA are prominently displaying banners and signs of their party Surveys predict ARENAs candidate Alfredo Cristiani is likely to win ACANEFE correspondents noted soldiers and police thoroughly checking voters before entry to the voting areas Voters arriving by car must park over 200 meters away In Apopa 12 km north of San Salvador voting booths opened late due to a lastminute location change causing protests and brawls between ARENA and PDC supporters Military helicopters used flares early in the morning to illuminate Apopa and its surroundings possibly to locate guerrillas In Apopa members of the Democratic Convergence an alliance of leftist parties reported receiving death threats to deter them from voting In Tonacatepeque 16 km northeast of San Salvador voting was delayed by only half an hour and is proceeding normally In San Ramon near the capital with 30000 residents voting began late due to a guerrilla incursion at dawn Army helicopters fired rockets for hours at the slopes of the San Salvador volcano presumably targeting guerrilla columns that attacked San Ramon","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0143","doctext":"coronel largow a dutch reporter from a dutch television channel was killed today in a shootout in san francisco javier usulutan department in eastern el salvador he is the third journalist killed in el salvador in the last 12 hours while covering todays presidential elections for several media the report was given by largows colleagues and working companions who called san salvador from usulutan but they gave no further details on the case","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0143","doctext":"Coronel Largow a Dutch reporter from a Dutch TV channel was fatally shot today during an attack in San Francisco Javier Usulutan department in eastern El Salvador He is the third journalist to be killed in El Salvador within the past 12 hours while covering todays presidential elections for various media outlets Largows colleagues who contacted San Salvador from Usulutan reported the incident but did not provide further details","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0144","doctext":"we have just confirmed that dutch reporter cornell lagrow of a dutch television station was killed this morning as he was covering a skirmish in the town of san francisco javier usulutan department a sound technician of the cbs television network was also killed according to reports cornell lagrow was dead on arrival at san pedro hospital lagrow was brought to this capital he was killed while covering events in san francisco javier usulutan department where there has been heavy fighting between the guerrillas of the farabundo marti liberation and the army","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0144","doctext":"It has been confirmed that Dutch reporter Cornell Lagrow from a Dutch television station was killed this morning while covering a skirmish in San Francisco Javier Usulutan department A CBS sound technician also died Reports indicate that Cornell Lagrow was dead upon arrival at San Pedro Hospital His body was brought to the capital Lagrow was killed during coverage of events in San Francisco Javier Usulutan department where intense fighting occurred between the Farabundo Marti Liberation guerrillas and the army","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0145","doctext":"defense minister general eugenio vides casanova has told the news media 12 guerrillas and 1 soldier were killed while 15 soldiers were wounded during the early morning battles that took place in various parts of el salvador gen vides casanova also told the media the guerrillas from the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln have today engaged in 10 clashes 20 harassmeents and 3 sabotage actions there have been many attacks but without any results the defense minister said adding that by noon normalcy had been restored in most parts of national territory however he admitted that in eight municipalities the polling stations had been unable to open which brings to 29 out of 262 the number of municipalities where elections have been suspended vides stated that halfway through election day onethird of the over 18 million voters had cast their votes for a new salvadoran president","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0145","doctext":"Defense Minister General Eugenio Vides Casanova informed the press that 12 guerrillas and one soldier were killed and 15 soldiers were injured in early morning skirmishes across various regions of El Salvador General Vides Casanova also mentioned that guerrillas from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN engaged in 10 clashes 20 harassment incidents and three acts of sabotage There have been many attacks but without any significant outcomes the defense minister remarked adding that by midday normalcy was restored in most areas of the national territory However he acknowledged that in eight municipalities polling stations could not open raising the number of municipalities with suspended elections to 29 out of 262 Vides noted that by the middle of election day onethird of the over 18 million eligible voters had already participated in the voting process for a new Salvadoran president","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0146","doctext":"general augusto pinochet has significantly curbed his criticisms against the united states but has stepped up his attacks on the chilean opposition in connection with the temporary embargo that the united states levied on chilean fruit exports the duty of the us government is to protect the health of the population of their country pinochet said in marked contrast to his statements a couple of days ago the chilean chief executive called the embargo that the united states levied on chilean grapes after cyanide was found in such grapes in philadelphia a serious measure the embargo was partially lifted yesterday pinochet said that the antius reactions in chile were unfair and reaffirmed that the duty of the us government is to protect the population of their country the chilean president also harshly criticized the opposition especially those who are underhandedly acting against our country calling them turncoats pinochet asked how many of them have gone to the united states to beg to whine and to spread tales in order to stop loans to us has everyone forgotten that there is a gentleman who has been asking the united states not to give us any more loans the chilean president admitted that the united states had been attacked because their initial measure was hasty it amounted to using a tank to kill a flea it was a harsh measure which had the immediate result of stopping our shipments of fruit abroad pinochet emphasized however that the united states was not to blame but rather those who have requested a boycott against words indistinct","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0146","doctext":"General Augusto Pinochet has substantially toned down his criticism of the United States instead intensifying his attacks on the Chilean opposition in light of the temporary embargo imposed by the US on Chilean fruit exports The responsibility of the US government is to safeguard the health of their countrys population Pinochet remarked a stark difference from his comments a few days earlier The Chilean leader described the embargo on Chilean grapes following the discovery of cyanide in the fruit in Philadelphia as a serious measure Although the embargo was partially lifted yesterday Pinochet indicated that the antiUS sentiment in Chile was unjust reiterating that the duty of the US government is to protect their population He also vehemently criticized the opposition particularly those who covertly act against our nation labeling them as traitors Pinochet questioned How many of them have gone to the United States to plead complain and spread stories to halt loans to us Has everyone forgotten about the individual who has been urging the United States to cease providing us loans He acknowledged that the United States had been targeted because their initial response was hasty It was akin to using a tank to kill a flea It was a severe measure that immediately halted our fruit exports Nonetheless Pinochet stressed that the fault did not lie with the United States but rather those who have called for a boycott against words indistinct","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0147","doctext":"colonel alexander mendez commander of the 4th infantry brigade the main garrison in the northern part of the country has told acanefe that over 500 guerrilla fighters attacked two towns in chalatenango department hours before the presidential elections started according to the officer the clashes which began at 2200 last night and ended at 0500 today resulted in the death of seven rebels and one soldier near the towns of tejutla and san miguel de mercedes alexander mendez said at the el paraiso garrison that the high number of guerrilla fighters included attackers and others who provide cooperation and care for the wounded the officer reported 17 casualties including 9 wounded soldiers a peasant woman died when a bomb exploded in her kitchen during the attack on san miguel de mercedes the explosion also blew off her sons legs the military commander said mendez stated that five houses were destroyed during the attack on san miguel de mercedes 7 km from the capital of chalatenango department the salvadoran officer confirmed that three us military advisers had traveled to chalatenango to help counter the guerrilla offensive acanefe was able to ascertain that one of the officers included a us air force colonel who was wearing fatigues and carrying an ar15 rifle on his shoulder mendez asserted that there are usually four us military advisers at the 4th infantry brigade and added that they are allowed to carry weapons like the ar15 whenever the circumstances require it although they may not participate in offensive operations the clashes caused panic among people in chalatenango who could hear the heavy firing between the guerrillas and the salvadoran army shortly after the voting tables opened according to the salvadoran officer last nights guerrilla attack is one of the most important in the latest offensive launched by the farabundo marti national liberation front in september mendez said that the guerrilla attack was carried out with numerous weapons he emphasized the use of the new akm rifles a new version of the famous gdrmade ak47","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0147","doctext":"Colonel Alexander Mendez commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade which is the primary garrison in the nations northern region informed ACANEFE that over 500 guerrilla fighters launched attacks on two towns in Chalatenango department just hours before the presidential elections commenced According to Mendez the confrontations started at 10 PM last night and concluded at 5 AM today resulting in the deaths of seven rebels and one soldier near Tejutla and San Miguel de Mercedes At the El Paraiso garrison Mendez mentioned that the significant number of guerrilla fighters included attackers and those providing assistance and care for the injured He reported 17 casualties with nine soldiers wounded A peasant woman was killed when a bomb exploded in her kitchen during the attack on San Miguel de Mercedes which also caused her sons to lose their legs according to the military commander Mendez noted that five houses were destroyed in the San Miguel de Mercedes attack located 7 km from the Chalatenango departments capital The Salvadoran officer confirmed that three US military advisers had arrived in Chalatenango to help counter the guerrilla offensive ACANEFE confirmed that one of these advisers was a US Air Force colonel dressed in fatigues and carrying an AR15 rifle Mendez stated that there are generally four US military advisers at the 4th Infantry Brigade who are permitted to carry weapons like the AR15 whenever necessary though they are not allowed to engage in offensive operations The clashes caused panic among Chalatenango residents who heard the heavy gunfire between the guerrillas and the Salvadoran army shortly after the voting began According to the Salvadoran officer the guerrilla attack last night was one of the most significant in the latest offensive initiated by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front in September Mendez emphasized that the guerrilla fighters employed various weapons during the attack highlighting the use of the new AKM rifles a new version of the renowned GDRmade AK47","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0148","doctext":"here in el salvador if they wanted to establish a mechanism words indistinct to slowly establish peace in the entire region those are the efforts words indistinct reporter what can the government do about the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front ponce we can ask them to join the countrys democratic civic life to words indistinct people to live in peace reporter how do you view the voting situation and the security and surveillance the armed forces is providing especially now that the armed forces are being charged with the death of two journalists i think you are aware of that tell us something about that ponce we are the first ones to regret the death of the canal doce newsmen who died in san miguel and the reuter correspondent who died here on army boulevard those deaths are the result of the prevailing unrest and nervousness there are bullets being fired all over the place and unfortunately those reporters were the first to get hit this continues to be a problem that the armed forces has words indistinct reporter did the army suffer casualties during the incidents in san ramon ponce i can tell you that a bracamonte battalion corporal died and another soldier was wounded however the 1st infantry brigade and bracamonte battalion soldiers reacted quickly and repelled the terrorist activity that is currently causing chaos in san salvador reporter have other incidents been reported ponce it is difficult to believe what the fmln is saying their spokesman in mexico city said they would not attack the voting tables however we have heard that voting tables have been attacked in 15 areas of the country attacks on voting tables were reported in chalatenango san antonio ciudad barrios carolina and north word indistinct in usulutan the fmln planted two bombs just outside the city to frighten the people however our peoples democratic nature is telling the fmln we do not want terrorism we want peace and we are using peaceful means to achieve power and choose our president and vice president reporter how is the voting process progressing throughout the country ponce there are 27 municipalities where elections are not being held we know for sure that there are municipalities like cinquera and arambala where words indistinct and we also know that words indistinct we know there are 27 municipalities where there will be no voting and there are others that words indistinct that the representatives of the political parties and members of the municipal voting table boards words indistinct reporter how many soldiers are protecting the voting table boards throughout the country ponce about 80 percent of our soldiers are part of the democracy plan we are going to continue offering the same protection after the voting centers are closed words indistinct reporter we have read some reports that the armed forces are urging the people to vote for the christian democratic party pdc will the soldiers be allowed to vote ponce first i emphatically and categorically deny that we are urging the people to vote for the pdc we have sent a memorandum to all the commanders and word indistinct chiefs advising them that we must have a completely apolitical attitude and refrain from participating in any political activity we must protect all political parties we must protect all the voting centers and we must ensure the safety of the areas surrounding the voting centers we are not interested in who wins the elections we are interested in making sure that the will of the people is respected and words indistinct this is a day for the salvadoran people to prove their democratic nature reporter will soldiers be allowed to cast their votes today ponce as soldiers we all have the right to vote but before we cast our vote we are going to fulfill our duty our duty is to guarantee safety this will not create a problem for example if a soldiers identification card was issued in san salvador but he is stationed in aguilares he will be allowed to vote at a specific voting center those who can vote will do so as civilians and they will be unarmed words indistinct mostly administrative personnel and word indistinct reporter words indistinct the rebels have threatened to launch a large attack do you have enough men to fight them at this time ponce since 1982 we have words indistinct democratic process in the country the people words indistinct before and after the elections words indistinct amid sabotage to the power system we are also experiencing a water problem words indistinct we are going to exercise our right as established in the constitution and we are going protect the integrity of the people our sovereignty and words indistinct end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0148","doctext":"Here in El Salvador efforts are being made to establish a mechanism to gradually bring peace to the entire region What can the government do about the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front We can invite them to participate in the countrys democratic and civic life to help people live in peace Regarding the voting situation and the security provided by the armed forces especially now that they are being accused of the deaths of two journalists we regret the deaths of the Canal Doce newsmen in San Miguel and the Reuters correspondent on Army Boulevard These deaths result from the prevailing unrest and nervousness with bullets flying everywhere and unfortunately the reporters were the first to be hit This remains an issue the armed forces are dealing with During the incidents in San Ramon the army suffered casualties with a Bracamonte Battalion corporal killed and another soldier wounded However the 1st Infantry Brigade and Bracamonte Battalion soldiers quickly responded and repelled the terrorist activity causing chaos in San Salvador Despite the FMLNs claims from their spokesman in Mexico City that they would not attack the voting tables we have reports of attacks on voting tables in 15 areas including Chalatenango San Antonio Ciudad Barrios Carolina and northern regions In Usulutan the FMLN planted two bombs near the city to intimidate the people However our peoples democratic spirit rejects terrorism and seeks peace using peaceful means to elect our president and vice president In terms of the voting process there are 27 municipalities where elections are not being held We understand that there are municipalities like Cinquera and Arambala where voting is disrupted and we know there are 27 municipalities without voting Other areas have political party representatives and members of the municipal voting table boards trying to manage the situation About 80 percent of our soldiers are part of the democracy plan continuing to offer protection even after the voting centers close Some reports suggest the armed forces are urging people to vote for the Christian Democratic Party PDC However we emphatically deny this and have instructed all commanders and chiefs to maintain a completely apolitical stance refraining from any political activity Our duty is to protect all political parties voting centers and ensure the surrounding areas safety We are not concerned with who wins but with respecting the peoples will Soldiers have the right to vote but will first fulfill their duty to guarantee safety Voting soldiers will do so as civilians and unarmed and this will not pose a problem We are aware of the rebels threats of a large attack and have enough men to confront them Since 1982 we have supported the democratic process in the country through various challenges including sabotage to the power system and water issues We will exercise our constitutional rights to protect the peoples integrity our sovereignty and ensure a democratic process","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0149","doctext":"jose ricardo perdomo chairman of the central electoral council of el salvador announced the end of the presidential elections in the country in a telephone interview with tass the counting of votes in sundays election in the presence of foreign observers was in progress and preliminary results would be declared later on monday political observers believe that alfredo cristiani candidate of the rightwing nationalist republican alliance has won staff members of the central electoral council noted in an interview with tass that voting began slowly in the morning a total of 1835000 voters were registered in the country with a population of five million according to estimates of journalists in san salvador the percentage of salvadoreans who abstained from voting was higher this time than at the 1984 presidential election which was won by jose napoleon duarte candidate of the christian democratic party constant armed clashes between detachments of the farabundo marti national liberation front and army units interfered with the presidential election on the eve of the election the insurgent radio stations venceremos and farabundo marti broadcast reports that guerillas would not attack polling stations insurgents attacked military garrisons in morer than 20 inhabited localities throughout the country on sunday putting out of action some 150 government troops guerillas also downed a helicopter gunship in usulutan region as a result of insurgent actions a considerable part of the country remains without electricity or telephone communication the insurgent operation to block highways and railways continues vides casanova salvadorean minister of defence and public security admitted that the election did not take place in 29 out of 262 districts in the country due to the fact that the army could not restore control over those territories apart from motor vehicles with troops and military partols only taxis with journalists covering the voting drove in san salvador on the election day press cars had white handkerchiefs fixed to aerials this precaution was taken after military patrols killed three journalists robnerto navas a reuter news photographer coronel lagrow a dutch tv correspondent and mauricio pineda a staff member of salvadorean television luis galdamez another reuter correspondent was seriously wounded and his arm will probably have to be amputated","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0149","doctext":"Jose Ricardo Perdomo the chairman of El Salvadors Central Electoral Council informed TASS via a phone interview that the presidential elections in the country had concluded Vote counting from Sundays election monitored by international observers was ongoing with preliminary results expected on Monday Political analysts suggest Alfredo Cristiani of the rightwing Nationalist Republican Alliance is likely the victor Council staff mentioned that voting started slowly in the morning El Salvador with a population of five million had 1835000 registered voters Journalists in San Salvador estimated a higher voter abstention rate compared to the 1984 election won by Christian Democratic Party candidate Jose Napoleon Duarte Ongoing armed conflicts between Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front units and army forces disrupted the election Insurgent radio stations Venceremos and Farabundo Marti had broadcast that guerillas would refrain from attacking polling sites On Sunday insurgents assaulted military garrisons in over 20 locations nationwide incapacitating around 150 government soldiers and downing a helicopter gunship in Usulutan These insurgent actions left much of the country without electricity or telephone communication and efforts to blockade highways and railways persist Defense and Public Security Minister Vides Casanova acknowledged that elections did not occur in 29 of the 262 districts due to the armys failure to regain control On election day in San Salvador aside from military patrols and troop vehicles only taxis carrying journalists were seen marked with white handkerchiefs on their aerials for safety This measure followed the killing of three journalists by military patrols Reuters photographer Robnerto Navas Dutch TV correspondent Coronel Lagrow and Salvadoran television staff member Mauricio Pineda Additionally Reuters correspondent Luis Galdamez was severely injured and might face arm amputation","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0150","doctext":"a bomb planted near the us embassy in this capital was defused today by the police according to early reports from the bomb squad which is subordinate to the fire department an anonymous call received at the us embassy reported that the bomb was about to explode the american embassy in la paz is 3 blocks from the plaza de armas and 3 blocks from the government palace and the legislative palace a team from the bolivian bomb squad managed to locate and defuse the bomb at 1810 2210 gmt no person or terrorist organization has yet claimed responsibility for planting the bomb","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0150","doctext":"Police defused a bomb today that had been planted near the US embassy in the capital Initial reports from the bomb squad which operates under the fire department indicated that an anonymous call to the US embassy warned of an imminent explosion The American embassy in La Paz is situated three blocks from both the Plaza de Armas and the government and legislative palaces The Bolivian bomb squad successfully found and defused the bomb at 1810 2210 GMT So far no individuals or terrorist groups have taken responsibility for the bombing","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0151","doctext":"the day of fighting that resulted in enormous abstention during the 19 march elections represented an overwhelming victory for the people this was a fighters way of repudiating the war elections that were held after the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front peace proposal was blocked it also represented a defeat for the reagan administration which was bent on carrying out a deadly war against our people disguised as a hypocritical centrist and falsely democratic christian democratic government we struggle for a just and negotiated peace with genuine democracy social justice and national sovereignty and we gave a worldresounding blow to the enemies of peace the thousands of fmln fighters who fought throughout the country cities and interior encouraged by an unprecedented intensity and simultaneity the tens of thousands of union members peasants students teachers displaced persons unemployed persons government and municipal workers mothers and family members of political prisoners and missing persons members of community organizations believers and representatives of all the churches who took to the street to demand that the fmln peace proposal be accepted and who later repudiated the 19 march warmongering elections the hundreds of thousands of citizens more than 1 million persons with valid voting cards who refused to vote and the more than 200000 who cast a void or blank ballotsomething the central electoral council the nationalist republican alliance arena and the christian democratic party pdc are trying to hide the tens of thousands who voted for the democratic convergence and the hundreds of thousands who were not interested in getting their voting card that would allow them to participate in these discredited elections are the immense majority of the salvadoran people who said no to the counterinsurgency war and yes to a just political and negotiated solution to the national conflict yes to a real democracy no to the traditional lie of a vote that only serves to justify and facilitate us military aid which promotes the continuation of the war and worsens the serious problems of poverty misery unemployment and repression being experienced by our people the 19 march elections were held but hundreds of thousands of salvadorans who live abroad were kept from voting many of these people fled the country because they were being persecuted or because the armed forces forced them to leave their homes through their bombings and other atrocities they are active salvadorans thanks to their work hundreds of thousands of other salvadorans members of their families who have remained in el salvador can survive however these people were denied their right to vote a right the fmln proposal to turn the elections into a mechanism for peace would have granted them mr alfredo cristiani has declared himself the winner in an election that saw the largest abstention in these years of war more than 60 percent of the salvadoran people did not vote or cast void and blank votes the votes cristiani got do not total 20 percent of the salvadoran people many of those who voted for cristiani were deceived by arenas propaganda that promised employment housing education schools public health economic recovery and prosperity etc cristiani and arena know they are getting a country drowning in an economic and political crisis with a growing revolutionary war and they will not be able to keep those promises no one can do anything without first achieving a just peace for all these reasons alfredo cristianis election cannot be considered either morally or politically legitimate continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0151","doctext":"The intense day of clashes that led to significant voter abstention during the March 19 elections marked a decisive victory for the populace This resistance was a clear rejection of the wardriven elections that followed the rejection of the FMLNs Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front peace proposal It also signified a setback for the Reagan administration which was intent on waging a deadly war against us under the guise of a hypocritical centrist and falsely democratic Christian Democratic government We fight for an equitable and negotiated peace genuine democracy social justice and national sovereignty and we delivered a powerful message to the adversaries of peace Thousands of FMLN fighters battled nationwide with unprecedented vigor and coordination tens of thousands of union members peasants students teachers displaced persons the unemployed government and municipal workers mothers and relatives of political prisoners and the missing members of community organizations believers and representatives of all churches took to the streets to demand acceptance of the FMLN peace proposal and later denounced the warfocused March 19 elections Hundreds of thousands of citizens over a million with valid voting cards refused to vote and more than 200000 cast void or blank ballotsfacts the Central Electoral Council the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA and the Christian Democratic Party PDC attempt to conceal Tens of thousands voted for the Democratic Convergence while hundreds of thousands showed no interest in acquiring voting cards for these discredited elections This vast majority of Salvadorans rejected the counterinsurgency war and called for a just political and negotiated resolution to the national conflict They demanded real democracy and rejected the traditional falsehood of voting that merely serves to justify and facilitate US military aid perpetuating the war and exacerbating severe problems of poverty misery unemployment and repression Although the March 19 elections occurred hundreds of thousands of Salvadorans abroad were barred from voting Many had fled due to persecution or were forced out by military bombings and other atrocities These active Salvadorans through their work enable hundreds of thousands of their family members remaining in El Salvador to survive However they were denied their voting rights which the FMLNs proposal to turn the elections into a peace mechanism would have ensured Mr Alfredo Cristiani has declared victory in an election with the highest abstention rates during these years of conflict More than 60 percent of Salvadorans either did not vote or cast void and blank votes and Cristianis support does not surpass 20 percent of the population Many who voted for Cristiani were misled by ARENAs propaganda promising jobs housing education schools public health economic recovery and prosperity Cristiani and ARENA are aware they inherit a nation mired in economic and political turmoil with a growing revolutionary war and they will fail to fulfill those promises True progress is impossible without first achieving a just peace For these reasons Alfredo Cristianis election lacks both moral and political legitimacy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0152","doctext":"far from achieving a truce the day the recent presidential elections were held a general increase in violence throughout the entire country was the result of the civil war in which the united states and the military have submerged el salvador for the past 9 years on the one hand there was the militarization of the elections themselves and the indiscriminate bombing and machinegunning of the civilian population which left a toll of hundreds of victims as well as three newsmen murdered by army members on the other hand there were military actions by the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln which among other things inflicted 150 casualties on the army and brought 90 percent of traffic to a standstill the voting statistics paint a similar picture in 29 of the 262 municipalities in which the country is divided there was no voting at all of the 22 million salvadorans who should be on the voting lists only 18 million were registered and while 60 percent of the voters showed up at the polls for the 1984 elections this figure was completely inverted this past 19 march today just like before the balloting began peace democracy and social harmony in el salvador will not be reached as long as the united states and the army continue to usurp the power formally represented by a civilian government and any presidential elections in addition to yielding another farce similar to the one that has just been staged will only result in an atmosphere of violence that might extend even further and reach even bloodier proportions if on the contrary those who really hold power were interested in a negotiated peaceful solution to the salvadoran conflict they would at least be taking the first serious steps to meet with the other belligerent force the fmln for the time being however the new electoral farce has accomplished nothing but to provide overwhelming proof that it is entirely unviable and ineffective","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0152","doctext":"Despite the recent presidential elections violence surged across El Salvador exacerbated by the nineyear civil war involving the United States and the military The elections saw heavy militarization with indiscriminate bombings and shootings targeting civilians resulting in hundreds of casualties and the deaths of three journalists by army personnel Conversely the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN conducted military operations that injured 150 soldiers and halted 90 percent of traffic Voting statistics reflected the turmoil no votes were cast in 29 of the 262 municipalities and only 18 million out of 22 million eligible voters were registered While 60 percent of voters participated in the 1984 elections this figure drastically declined on March 19 The prospects for peace democracy and social harmony in El Salvador remain bleak as long as the United States and the military dominate the civilian government Any future presidential elections are likely to be as farcical as the recent one only fueling further violence If those in power genuinely sought a peaceful resolution to the conflict they would engage in serious negotiations with the FMLN However the latest electoral charade has only demonstrated its ineffectiveness and implausibility","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0153","doctext":"his name stands at the top of the hit list of the colombian death squad oscar duenas member of the executive committee of the patriotic union up and city counselor of tunja north of the capital of bogota in a talk during his visit to berlin this week he emphasized the dramatic situation in his home country it is characterized by an unprecedented annihilation campaign which is aimed mainly at functionaries and officials of the patriotic union a movement that includes communist leftwing and other democratic forces more than 800 up politicians have already had to pay for their support for a democratic colombia with their lives oscar duenas noted the colombian patriot said that the allpowerful narcotics mafia in alliance with the large landowners rightwing military and parts of the oligarchy are behind all these attacks they fear for their power and are prepared to use any means to preserve it from his own experience oscar duenas reported how the death squad persecutes its opponents a group which calls itself rambo has waylaid him several times however up to now he has always been warned in time there is always the danger of his being shot at from a window a passing car or from behind a bush this is why the government provides him and other up politicians with bodyguards around the clock even though this means a permanent threat we will continue to fight oscar duenas affirmed asked about the possibilities of a political solution the city counselor of tunja sees an opportunity if the government cooperates with all democrats in the fight against gang terrorism and does not try to split up the movement of the left","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0153","doctext":"Oscar Duenas a member of the executive committee of the Patriotic Union UP and a city counselor in Tunja north of Bogota is at the top of the hit list of a Colombian death squad During his visit to Berlin this week he highlighted the dire situation in Colombia marked by an unprecedented campaign of annihilation targeting officials and members of the Patriotic Union a movement encompassing communists leftists and other democratic groups Duenas noted that over 800 UP politicians have been killed for their democratic aspirations He attributed these attacks to the powerful narcotics mafia allied with large landowners rightwing military factions and parts of the oligarchy who are desperate to maintain their control Duenas shared his personal experiences of being pursued by a death squad known as Rambo which has ambushed him several times though timely warnings have saved him each time He faces constant threats of being shot from a window a passing car or from behind a bush which is why the government provides him and other UP politicians with roundtheclock bodyguards Despite these dangers Duenas is resolute in continuing the fight He believes a political solution is possible if the government joins forces with all democrats to combat gang terrorism and refrains from dividing the leftist movement","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0154","doctext":"two new shootouts have been reported in the past few minutes at the pavon prison farm where inmates mutinied sunday after raiding the armory the rioting has resulted in according to preliminary reports at least 8 deaths and approximately 16 injuries meanwhile human rights attorney gonzalo menendez has arrived at the penitentiary approximately 35 km southeast of guatemala city to talk with the mutinous inmates the 1350 inmates at pavon began rioting sunday after they raided the armory and seized the weapons they are using to hold 800 visitors including 100 children hostage whether the last two shootouts have resulted in casualties has not been disclosed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0154","doctext":"Two fresh shootouts have just been reported at the Pavon prison farm where inmates began a mutiny on Sunday after breaking into the armory Initial reports indicate that the violence has led to at least 8 deaths and around 16 injuries Human rights lawyer Gonzalo Menendez has arrived at the prison located about 35 km southeast of Guatemala City to negotiate with the rebellious prisoners On Sunday 1350 inmates at Pavon initiated the riot by seizing weapons from the armory and taking 800 visitors including 100 children hostage It remains unknown if the latest shootouts have caused any casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0155","doctext":"a nicaraguan delgation will leave for honduras on tuesday to negotiate the release of approximately 1000 civilians who were kidnapped by the contras more than 5 years ago a parliamentary source has announced the special delegation is composed of members of the national reconciliation commission headed by nicaraguan cardinal miguel obando y bravo and opposition deputies the sandinist government has stated that the contras are holding more than 1000 nicaraguan civilians in honduran camps the delegation also includes social christian leaders erick ramirez mauricio diaz and monsignor abelardo mata director of the human rights commission of the nicaraguan episcopal conference in addition to visiting the antisandinist camps the delegation plans to meet with honduran president jose azcona hoyo and honduran church officials colonel efrain gonzalez honduran ambassador to nicaragua told acanefe that his government does not mind the delegations visit to honduras to find out what happened to the kidnapped persons the nicaraguan resistance denies that it is holding more than 1000 civilians as the sandinists allege but admits it is holding nicaraguan soldiers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0155","doctext":"On Tuesday a Nicaraguan delegation will travel to Honduras to discuss the release of roughly 1000 civilians captured by the contras over five years ago according to a parliamentary source The delegation led by Nicaraguan Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo and including opposition deputies is part of the National Reconciliation Commission The Sandinista government claims that the contras are detaining more than 1000 Nicaraguan civilians in Honduran camps Other members of the delegation include social Christian leaders Erick Ramirez Mauricio Diaz and Monsignor Abelardo Mata who directs the Human Rights Commission of the Nicaraguan Episcopal Conference Besides inspecting the antiSandinista camps the group plans to meet with Honduran President Jose Azcona Hoyo and church officials in Honduras Colonel Efrain Gonzalez the Honduran ambassador to Nicaragua informed ACANEFE that his government has no objections to the delegations visit to investigate the fate of the kidnapped individuals The Nicaraguan resistance denies holding more than 1000 civilians as claimed by the Sandinistas but acknowledges detaining Nicaraguan soldiers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0156","doctext":"a local radio station has reported that alleged shining path members and mercenaries at the service of drug traffickers today attacked an important police station in the jungle district of uchiza and that there may be many casualties on both sides the radio station radio programas del peru ppr bases their information on a report from a spokesman of another police station of the national police located in tocache 145 km south of uchiza the radio station said that it was able to contact the tocache police through a ham operator and that the information received indicates that fighting lasted for several hours may have caused many casualties radio programas said that the socalled narcoterrorists attacked the police station with firearms and explosives the uchiza police station is 550 km southeast of lima and has a compliment of about 50 policemen the police spokesman told the radio station that the number of terrorists who attacked the police station is not known a peruvian telephone company source said that the communication between lima and uchiza both telephone and radio are interrupted but the reasons for this was not given uchiza is located in the san martin department in the alto huallaga region which has been dominated by shining path for the last 2 years and has allied itself with powerful drug traffickers according to prime minister armando villanueva del campo both uchiza and tocache are considered potential zones for growing coca and for making cocaine base they have been under a state of emergency and military control since 1987 according to the national police peru is the largest producer of coca and the biggest potential seller of cocaine base to international drug traffickers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0156","doctext":"A local radio station has broadcasted that suspected Shining Path members and hired mercenaries working for drug traffickers attacked a significant police station in Uchiza a jungle district resulting in numerous casualties on both sides The station Radio Programas del Peru RPP based their report on information from a spokesperson at a different police station in Tocache located 145 km south of Uchiza The radio station via a ham operator learned that the clashes lasted for several hours likely causing many casualties The attackers termed narcoterrorists used firearms and explosives against the police station in Uchiza which is situated 550 km southeast of Lima and staffed by around 50 officers The exact number of assailants is unknown A source from the Peruvian telephone company stated that communications between Lima and Uchiza both telephone and radio are disrupted but no reasons were provided Uchiza is in the San Martin department within the Alto Huallaga region which has been under Shining Path control for the past two years and has formed alliances with influential drug traffickers as stated by Prime Minister Armando Villanueva del Campo Both Uchiza and Tocache are seen as prime areas for coca cultivation and cocaine base production These areas have been under a state of emergency and military control since 1987 According to the national police Peru is the worlds leading producer of coca and the largest potential supplier of cocaine base to international drug traffickers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0157","doctext":"this is communique no 01189 released by the interior ministry which states 1 on 27 march from 1710 to 2250 the police base in uchiza mariscal caceres province san martin department was attacked by armed narcoterrorists the group was made up of approximately 300 male members of the shining path and notorious local drug traffickers some of whom are colombian the men arrived in six or seven trucks from two opposite directions after the battle they fled with their wounded and dead comrades which according to local residents totaled about 50 men 2 this is considered a narcoterrorist attack because on 25 march at 0500 the national police arrested nine colombian drug traffickers from whom cocaine base and weapons similar to the ones used by the atackers were confiscated 3 the aggressors used sophisticated longrange automatic weapons such as grenade launchers they also had three mortars an enough ammunition to maintain a long fight some of the cartridges found in the area show that they come from weapons not normally used in peru 4 due to a shortage of ammunition because of the absence of reinforcements who were held up by bad weather conditions the following policemen died in combat major carlos farfan correa captain walter moscoso cardenas lieutenant walter renguifo lopez first sergeant willian escalante caceres corporal alipio arcela madrid corporal antonio contreras navarro corporal luis cardenas valera corporal reinaldo macias fernandez agent eric felix pacherri agent huila sibda aquino officer carlos ricra papara sergeant maximo vera tocksen sergeant victor salazar clave sergeant vigil segovia rebolledo sergeant ruperto moscoso carrera sergeant victor rizo escobedo sergeant luis castro guisado sergeant fernando rojas baldeon sergeant luis quipe martinez sergeant leonardo hugaz ramos corporal ologuren garcia ortiz corporal rolando aiquipa contreras guard jose zina caetano and guard acalardo jara soto corporal aspilla cordoba is missing three other civilians two women and a man also died and a young girl was wounded 5 at the end of a 6hour courageous defense of the uchiza police station the narcoterrorist attackers robbed the local branches of the national bank and of interbank and using special tools opened vaults took funds and destroyed documents they also attacked and robbed three pharmacies and stores the public registration office and private property the terrorists also left bullet holes on the uchiza church 6 the following officials went to uchiza early this morning the president of the council of ministers and interior minister the defense minister the director general of the national police and other senior police officers army and police forces were also deployed to uchiza to safeguard security there and in the surrounding area","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0157","doctext":"This is communique no 01189 issued by the Interior Ministry which details the following 1 On March 27 from 1710 to 2250 armed narcoterrorists attacked the police base in Uchiza Mariscal Caceres province San Martin department The attackers approximately 300 strong were composed of male members of the Shining Path and notorious local drug traffickers including some Colombians They arrived in six or seven trucks from two different directions After the firefight they retreated carrying their wounded and deceased which local residents estimated to be around 50 2 This incident is classified as a narcoterrorist attack because on March 25 at 0500 the National Police arrested nine Colombian drug traffickers in possession of cocaine base and weapons similar to those used in the attack 3 The attackers employed sophisticated longrange automatic weapons including grenade launchers and three mortars with enough ammunition for prolonged combat Some cartridges found were from weapons not commonly used in Peru 4 Due to a lack of ammunition and delayed reinforcements caused by bad weather the following policemen died Major Carlos Farfan Correa Captain Walter Moscoso Cardenas Lieutenant Walter Renguifo Lopez First Sergeant Willian Escalante Caceres Corporal Alipio Arcela Madrid Corporal Antonio Contreras Navarro Corporal Luis Cardenas Valera Corporal Reinaldo Macias Fernandez Agent Eric Felix Pacherri Agent Huila Sibda Aquino Officer Carlos Ricra Papara Sergeant Maximo Vera Tocksen Sergeant Victor Salazar Clave Sergeant Vigil Segovia Rebolledo Sergeant Ruperto Moscoso Carrera Sergeant Victor Rizo Escobedo Sergeant Luis Castro Guisado Sergeant Fernando Rojas Baldeon Sergeant Luis Quipe Martinez Sergeant Leonardo Hugaz Ramos Corporal Ologuren Garcia Ortiz Corporal Rolando Aiquipa Contreras Guard Jose Zina Caetano and Guard Acalardo Jara Soto Corporal Aspilla Cordoba is missing Additionally three civilians including two women and one man were killed and a young girl was injured 5 After a valiant 6hour defense of the Uchiza police station the narcoterrorist attackers looted the local branches of the National Bank and of Interbank using specialized tools to open vaults steal funds and destroy documents They also targeted and robbed three pharmacies and stores the public registration office and private property The Uchiza church was also left with bullet holes 6 Early this morning the President of the Council of Ministers and Interior Minister the Defense Minister the Director General of the National Police and other senior police officials arrived in Uchiza Army and police forces were deployed to the area to ensure the security of Uchiza and its surroundings","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0158","doctext":"orlando quiteno spokesman of the lempa river hydroelectric executive commission has reported that in the past few hours the salvadoran guerrillas destroyed at least 10 power transmission towers damaging seven high voltage lines in the northern and central parts of the country quiteno said that the new sabotage caused a 25percent energy loss in san salvador the damage to the energy system caused traffic jams in san salvador and a virtual paralysis in activities because of energy rationing the resumption of the sabotage against the energy system is accompanied by the resumption of rebel attacks against brothels two of which were destroyed in the last 24 hours although no casualties have been reported the brothels reportedly have been attacked because it is believed that women are exploited there in addition urban guerrillas blew up a public bus in a neighborhood located north of san salvador no casualties have been reported","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0158","doctext":"Orlando Quitenó the spokesperson for the Lempa River Hydroelectric Executive Commission announced that Salvadoran guerrillas have recently demolished at least 10 power transmission towers impacting seven high voltage lines across the northern and central regions of the nation Quitenó indicated that this latest act of sabotage led to a 25percent reduction in energy availability in San Salvador The resulting damage caused significant traffic congestion and nearly halted activities due to energy rationing Alongside these attacks on the energy infrastructure rebels have resumed targeting brothels destroying two within the last 24 hours though no casualties have been reported These establishments were targeted due to the belief that women are being exploited there Furthermore urban guerrillas detonated a bomb on a public bus in a northern neighborhood of San Salvador fortunately with no reported injuries","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0159","doctext":"the following is a last minute report one hundred prisoners have succeeded in evading the surveillance of the armed prisoners who are inside pavon prison after overcoming a series of obstacles and risking their lives 100 prisoners escaped from where they had been shut in and went to pavon prisons administrative offices for their own safety once they arrived the prisoners asked prison authorities to transfer them elsewhere after the prisoners were properly identified at the prison wardens office they were taken to a zone 18 penitentiary in guatemala city we repeat one hundred prisoners escaped and sought protection from the authorities who immediately sent them to a penitentiary in zone 18 for their protection according to the prisoners the rioters continue to maintain their position that the government must fulfill all their demands the rioting prisoners shot at the escapees thus frightening the children and the elderly who remain inside the prison","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0159","doctext":"This is a breaking report A total of 100 inmates have managed to slip past the armed guards within Pavon Prison After navigating numerous obstacles and facing lifethreatening risks these prisoners made their way to the administrative offices of Pavon Prison seeking safety Upon arrival they requested to be transferred to another facility Following proper identification at the wardens office they were relocated to a penitentiary in Zone 18 of Guatemala City To reiterate one hundred prisoners escaped and sought protection from authorities who promptly moved them to a Zone 18 penitentiary for their safety The prisoners claim that the rioters insist the government meet all their demands The rioting inmates fired at the escapees causing fear among the children and elderly still inside the prison","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0160","doctext":"one person was killed and three others injured tonight as the result of a bomb explosion in downtown san salvador the explosion took place on first avenue west between the vicas store begin recording unidentified speaker words indistinct were taken to the rosales hospital one of them is marilin ramirez who lives in sacamil neighborhood of the word indistinct neighborhood words indistinct no 5 the other person is dora milagros argueta maroquin who lives in word indistinct neighborhood no 1536 this person was taken to the hospital by the green cross the other person is silvia ayala who lives in words indistinct no 5 telephone number 92760548 end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0160","doctext":"A bomb explosion in downtown San Salvador tonight resulted in one death and three injuries The blast occurred on First Avenue West near the Vicas store The injured were taken to Rosales Hospital Among them is Marilin Ramirez from the Sacamil neighborhood Another injured person Dora Milagros Argueta Maroquin resides in neighborhood no 1536 and was transported by the Green Cross Silvia Ayala living at no 5 was also among the injured","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0161","doctext":"a report from san miguel department states that farabundo marti national liberation front antiaircraft units ambushed a salvadoran air force helicopter in arenales canton at 1700 gmt on 29 march that was traveling from usulutan to san miguel department our units effective antiaircraft fire hit and damaged the helicopter the helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in jucuapa this report confirms that the pilot was killed and one crewmember was injured as a result of the emergency landing we repeat the pilot was killed and one crewmember was injured as a result of the emergency landing that is the report we are receiving from jucuapa where the helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing the report adds that a few minutes after the ambush a helicopter gunship arrived in the area launching rockets and indiscriminately firing at the la noria and la pena cantons civilian population we send our revolutionary greetings to san miguel department because we recognize our comrades good marksmanship","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0161","doctext":"A report from San Miguel Department indicates that Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front antiaircraft units attacked a Salvadoran Air Force helicopter in Arenales Canton at 1700 GMT on 29 March as it was traveling from Usulután to San Miguel Department The antiaircraft fire from our units successfully struck and damaged the helicopter forcing it to make an emergency landing in Jucuapa The report confirms that the pilot was killed and one crewmember was injured during the emergency landing To reiterate the pilot was killed and one crewmember was injured due to the emergency landing This information comes from Jucuapa where the helicopter had to land Additionally the report mentions that a few minutes after the ambush a helicopter gunship arrived at the scene launching rockets and firing indiscriminately at the civilian populations of La Noria and La Peña Cantons We extend our revolutionary greetings to San Miguel Department acknowledging the excellent marksmanship of our comrades","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0162","doctext":"the honduran armed forces intelligence corps yesterday thwarted operation summer 89 which was a sandinist peoples army eps plan to sabotage and pillage towns on the hondurasnicaragua border a military source made this announcement adding that 15 days ago an eps battalion stationed in somoto was deployed to the eastern part of honduras and enroute they were joined by 300 men who were instructed to wear us army and contra uniforms according to the source of the 300 men 50 entered honduran towns among them alauca samayares oropoli and santa maria where they carried out sabotage and pillage in the hope that residents would blame the contras and retaliate against them moreover he added five men had the audacity to enter the 6th infantry batallions positions in ojo de agua to make a sketch of the 110th infantry brigade batallions exact location and establish the actual location of honduran troops in that sector the source said the sandinists who entered honduran territory used booby traps to carry out their actions and were equipped with assault weapons rpgs and ak47 machineguns to conclude the source said operation summer 89 was scheduled to begin yesterday 30 march but the armed forces are constantly on alert to avoid any wrongful actions and to guarantee national integrity and sovereignty","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0162","doctext":"Yesterday the Honduran Armed Forces Intelligence Corps successfully intercepted Operation Summer 89 a scheme by the Sandinist Peoples Army EPS to commit sabotage and robbery in towns along the HondurasNicaragua border A military official disclosed that an EPS battalion stationed in Somoto had been moved to eastern Honduras 15 days prior Along their route they were joined by 300 men who were instructed to don US Army and Contra uniforms According to the official out of the 300 men 50 infiltrated Honduran towns including Alauca Samayares Oropoli and Santa Maria where they engaged in sabotage and robbery to provoke residents into blaming the Contras and retaliating against them Additionally five individuals brazenly infiltrated the 6th Infantry Battalions positions in Ojo de Agua to sketch the precise location of the 110th Infantry Brigade Battalion and determine the exact positioning of Honduran troops in the area The source noted that the Sandinists who entered Honduran territory used booby traps and were armed with assault weapons RPGs and AK47 machine guns The source concluded by stating that Operation Summer 89 was set to commence yesterday 30 March but the Armed Forces remain vigilant to prevent any illegal activities and to uphold national integrity and sovereignty","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0163","doctext":"mr manuel cepeda spelling of name as received member of the executive committee of the cc of the colombian communist party pcc and editor in chief of the voz newspaper visited this country from march 28 to march 31 he had a meeting with mr dimitur stanishev secretary of the cc central committee of the bcp bulgarian communist party who acquainted the guest with the latest moments of the activity of the bcp in implementation of the tasks related to the innovative processes in the different spheres of the sociopolitical life in bulgaria opinions were exchanged on the condition of the international communist movement on the need of creative reconsideration of the internal and international realities in the spirit of the aims and content of the new political thinking mr cepeda spoke of the exceptionally hard and comprehensive conditions for the activity of the colombian communists and the representatives of the different democratic organizations in colombia he said that almost 1000 activists and members of the colombian communist party and the patriotic union have died during the recent years killed by assassins hired by the reaction in this connection the guest pointed out the need of activation and broadening of international solidarity in defence of the progressive patriotic and democratic forces in colombia solidarity with the struggle of the peoples masses in the struggle for preservation of democracy for peace and social progress mr manuel cepeda had a meeting with mr radoslav radev editor in chief of the rabotnichesko delo daily they discussed the opportunities for broadening of the cooperation between the papers of the bcp and the pcc","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0163","doctext":"Mr Manuel Cepeda a member of the Executive Committee of the Central Committee of the Colombian Communist Party PCC and chief editor of the newspaper Voz visited Bulgaria from March 28 to March 31 During his visit he met with Mr Dimitur Stanishev Secretary of the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party BCP Mr Stanishev informed Mr Cepeda about the latest activities of the BCP focusing on innovative processes in various areas of Bulgarias sociopolitical life They exchanged views on the state of the international communist movement and emphasized the importance of reassessing domestic and global realities creatively in line with new political thinking Mr Cepeda highlighted the severe and challenging conditions under which Colombian communists and various democratic organizations operate He reported that nearly 1000 activists and members of the PCC and the Patriotic Union have been killed in recent years by hired assassins working for reactionary forces He stressed the necessity for increased international solidarity to defend the progressive patriotic and democratic forces in Colombia This solidarity is crucial in the fight for democracy peace and social progress Additionally Mr Cepeda met with Mr Radoslav Radev the chief editor of the daily Rabotnichesko Delo to discuss potential cooperation between the publications of the BCP and the PCC","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0164","doctext":"the future arena nationalist republican alliance government is illegal because the results of the 19 march election more so than in any other past election do not represent the wishes of the majority of the salvadoran people those elections were marked by abstention as a result of the rejection of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln peace proposal those elections were held while there was a war and while the country was divided this clearly showed the duality of power that exists this clearly showed that the majority of the people are demanding a negotiated solution to the war without negotiation no one can rule in el salvador therefore a military solution or the surrender of the fmln is not possible the future government has two options to be a government that will increase the war or to be a government that will move toward peace the fmln joins all the national and international forces that expressed their concern for arenas coming to power we do not believe in its word indistinct campaign in which they are trying to present themselves as moderates in less than 20 days and without formally assuming power there has been an increase in repression and social tension as has been expressed in dozens of missing persons murders and arrests throughout the country labor union offices and the national university campus have been cordoned off civilians have been victims of terrorist attacks grenades and bombs have been exploded in public places and the fmln is blamed for those attacks journalists have been murdered there has been a systematic intimidation of the press and attempts to curb freedom of expression and members of the death squads linked to roberto daubuisson have been released from prison there have been threats of seizing land that belongs to cooperatives there have been announcements that the banking system and foreign trade will be privatized and that many government workers will be fired there is a climate of terror throughout the country this climate of terror is the result of the arrogance and the desire for revenge on the part of arena and sectors of the armed forces arena has clearly stated that it will have a policy of killings and total warfare and has given no sign of wanting peace it is urgent that an adequate framework for dialogue be created this means arena must 1 cease all killings arrests disappearances and terrorist attacks on civilians it must respect the press and freedom of expression and put an end to militarization of workplaces military cordons and all repressive actions perpetrated by the armed forces and the death squads 2 arena must respect the nationalization of banks foreign trade and agrarian reform it must ensure that cooperatives property will be respected that there will be no appropriation hearings involving people who have benefited from agrarian reform and that there will be no economic measures aimed at forcing those people into bankruptcy or into selling their land likewise arena must promise that there will be no mass dismissals of government workers 3 arena must promise a real dialogue and not a useless dialogue aimed at bringing about the fmlns surrender arena and the sectors it represents has and always has had real power they are responsible for all that happens in the country they cannot claim as salvadoran president jose napoleon duarte and the christian democratic party have claimed a lack of authority to control repression or a lack of power to negotiate arena has economic judicial and legislative power and it has even seized power in the executive branch arena has its own paramilitary forces death squads and controls an important sector of the armed forces continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0164","doctext":"The upcoming administration of the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA is deemed illegitimate as the results of the March 19 election do not reflect the true desires of the Salvadoran majority Abstentions were high due to the rejection of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN peace proposal These elections took place amidst a war and a divided nation highlighting the existing dual power structure This demonstrates the publics demand for a negotiated end to the conflict A military resolution or the FMLNs capitulation is untenable The next government faces a choice escalating the conflict or pursuing peace The FMLN joins national and international voices expressing concern over ARENAs rise to power doubting their moderate image campaign Within 20 days even before formally taking office repression and social tensions have surged evidenced by numerous disappearances murders and arrests nationwide Labor union offices and the national university have been isolated civilians have suffered terrorist attacks grenades and bombs have been detonated in public spaces with the FMLN wrongly blamed Journalists have been killed and there has been systematic press intimidation and suppression of free speech Members of death squads linked to Roberto DAubuisson have been released from jail There are threats of confiscating cooperative lands plans to privatize banking and foreign trade and mass firings of government employees A pervasive climate of terror grips the country stemming from ARENAs arrogance and vengeful motives ARENA has openly declared a policy of killings and allout warfare showing no inclination towards peace An appropriate framework for dialogue is urgently needed ARENA must 1 Halt all killings arrests disappearances and civilian terrorist attacks respect the press and free speech end workplace militarization military cordons and all repressive actions by the armed forces and death squads 2 Honor the nationalization of banks foreign trade and agrarian reform protect cooperative property avoid hearings against agrarian reform beneficiaries and prevent economic measures that could bankrupt or force them to sell their land ARENA must also ensure no mass layoffs of government workers 3 Commit to genuine dialogue not a futile one aimed at the FMLNs surrender ARENA and its represented sectors wield real power and are accountable for the countrys state Unlike Salvadoran President Jose Napoleon Duarte and the Christian Democratic Party ARENA cannot claim a lack of authority to control repression or negotiate ARENA possesses economic judicial and legislative power and has even taken control of the executive branch It commands its own paramilitary forces death squads and influences a significant portion of the armed forces","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0165","doctext":"the bomb attack on the chileanus cultural institute in santiago has caused considerable damage police have reported no victims the shock wave however has damaged the institutes windows and those of several nearby houmes the chileanus cultural institute is located at 1475 moneda street in the center of donwtown santiago the powerful bomb which was placed at the institutes main entrance damaged a car parked nearby all the glass in the car licence plate no gp 7720 was destroyed police bombsquad experts called to the site are now investigating the attack","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0165","doctext":"The bombing at the ChileanUS Cultural Institute in Santiago caused significant damage but resulted in no casualties according to police reports The blast shattered windows at the institute and several nearby houmes Located at 1475 Moneda Street in downtown Santiago the powerful bomb was placed at the main entrance and also damaged a nearby car license plate GP 7720 destroying all its glass Police bombsquad experts are currently investigating the attack","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0166","doctext":"nicaraguan president daniel ortega saavedra today criticized the ratification of a bilateral military aid agreement between the united states and honduras because he said it deals a blow to the peace agreement signed in el salvador in february at that meeting the central american presidents asked governments both in and outside the region that openly or covertly provide aid to unconventional forces to immediately halt their aid on 29 march the us and honduran governments ratified the additional protocol of a bilateral military aid agreement the nicaraguan president made these remarks during todays inauguration of a hydroelectrical project in asturias jinotega northern nicaragua that will save the country approximately 200000 barrels of oil every year ortega said that the united states cannot criticize the arms buildup in the region while it promotes military maneuvers and brings weaponry into central america particularly into honduras the president said that the presence of us troops in honduras heightens tension in the region and deals a blow to the el salvador agreement the hydroelectric project inaugurated today is located in apanas lake jinotega department it will send electric power to the central america and carlos fonseca plants which together will produce over 4 million kilowatts of electricity an hour according to an official source latin american and european capital was used for the construction of the asturias project which took 5 years to complete","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0166","doctext":"Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega Saavedra today condemned the ratification of a bilateral military aid agreement between the United States and Honduras stating it undermines the peace accord signed in El Salvador in February He noted that Central American leaders had urged both regional and external governments to cease support for unconventional forces On March 29 the US and Honduran governments ratified an additional protocol to their military aid agreement Ortega made these comments while inaugurating a hydroelectric project in Asturias Jinotega northern Nicaragua which will save the country about 200000 barrels of oil annually He argued that the US cannot criticize regional arms accumulation while encouraging military exercises and bringing weapons into Central America particularly Honduras He asserted that the US military presence in Honduras increases regional tensions and undermines the Salvadoran peace agreement The hydroelectric project located at Apanas Lake in the Jinotega department will supply power to the Central America and Carlos Fonseca plants generating over 4 million kilowatts of electricity per hour An official source revealed that both Latin American and European investments funded the Asturias project which took five years to complete","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0167","doctext":"a military patriotic service smp youth was killed and a second one injured during a honduran army attack at el paso naranjo somotillo chinandega department the nicaraguan defense ministry reported that a honduran army patrol attacked a nicaraguan border patrol unit yesterday morning when the nicaraguan unit was conducting its routine patrols the honduran troops used m16 rifle fire heavy and light machineguns and m79 grenade launchers killing smp youth jesus mendez and wounding smp youth andres santana martinez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0167","doctext":"A young military patriotic service member was killed and another injured in an attack by the Honduran army at El Paso Naranjo in Somotillo Chinandega department The Nicaraguan Defense Ministry stated that the Honduran patrol ambushed a Nicaraguan border patrol unit during its routine patrols yesterday morning The Honduran troops utilized M16 rifles heavy and light machine guns and M79 grenade launchers resulting in the death of SMP youth Jesus Mendez and wounding SMP youth Andres Santana Martinez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0168","doctext":"commander bayardo arce has decribed the oppositions trip to guatemala as a blunder and said that it would be regrettable if the political parties went to that meeting to look for a leader to confront the sandinist national liberation front fsln from among those counterrevolutionary chieftains arce a member of the fsln national directorate insisted that the oppositions meeting with the mercenaries is a blunder from any point of view since whichever party decides to be the umbrella organization for all these groups will not gain any prestige nonetheless he said the best thing would be for the contras to find out who will be the stepping stone for them to enter the country inasmuch as it is a defeated mercenary force that has been unmasked as dependent on the us government i do not believe they have the nerve to say that they are now a political party and that they are looking for someone who will be their stepping stone in order for them to join the civic struggle now that the the war option has been defeated he added the sandinist leader insisted that if the opposition goes to guatemala to look for a leader to confront the fsln in the elections this will demonstrate that the political parties are weak he added the contra chieftains do not have the qualifications to become presidential candidates since they are more criminal than the counterrevolutionaries themselves who carry out ambushes while their cheiftains sit in luxury hotels in tegucigalpa san jose miami and washington encouraging the aggression against the nicaraguan people when asked about fsln activities for the next election campaign arce said that his party is not out preparing for elections but is continuing to work toward the fulfillment of all the tasks that the nicaraguan people are carrying out particularly the struggle for peace and for the economy we will prepare our forces for the february 1990 elections but first we have the tasks ahead for celebrating the 10th anniversary of the revolution he added the committee that will organize the celebrations will be announced on 19 april commander arce said that the next election campaign might be more interesting if the parties that believed that the reagan administration would defeat the revolution militarily and abstained from the 1984 election would decide to join the civic struggle due to the peace efforts of the revolution even the contras could participate in the elections and we will find out whos who and each party will be able to explain what it has done for the nicaraguan people the sandinist leader said","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0168","doctext":"Commander Bayardo Arce has characterized the oppositions trip to Guatemala as a mistake emphasizing that it would be unfortunate if political parties attended the meeting to find a leader to challenge the Sandinist National Liberation Front FSLN among the counterrevolutionary leaders Arce a member of the FSLN National Directorate stressed that engaging with mercenaries was a misstep from any perspective as any party attempting to unify these groups would not enhance its reputation However he noted that the contras should identify who will facilitate their entry into the country given that they are a defeated mercenary force exposed as reliant on the US government I doubt they have the audacity to claim they are now a political party and are seeking someone to help them transition to a civic struggle especially after the war option has failed he commented The Sandinist leader reiterated that if the opposition seeks a leader in Guatemala to oppose the FSLN in the elections it will reveal the political parties weakness He added that the contra leaders lack the credentials to become presidential candidates as they are more criminal than the counterrevolutionaries themselves who conduct ambushes while their leaders reside in luxury hotels in Tegucigalpa San Jose Miami and Washington promoting aggression against the Nicaraguan people When questioned about FSLNs activities for the upcoming election campaign Arce stated that his party is not currently preparing for elections but is focused on fulfilling the ongoing tasks of the Nicaraguan people particularly the pursuit of peace and economic improvement He mentioned that they would ready their forces for the February 1990 elections but are first concentrating on the tasks required for celebrating the 10th anniversary of the revolution The committee responsible for organizing the celebrations will be announced on April 19 Commander Arce remarked that the next election campaign could be more interesting if the parties that believed the Reagan administration would militarily defeat the revolution and abstained from the 1984 election decided to participate in the civic struggle Due to the revolutions peace efforts even the contras could join the elections allowing the public to discern each partys contributions to the Nicaraguan people the Sandinist leader concluded","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0169","doctext":"the march organized by former ecuadoran president leon febres cordero and his supporters has taken place in guayaquil without major incident because the small group of demonstrators was controlled by members of the national police posted along 9 october avenue the site of the disturbance former president leon febres cordero his wife and several of his close supporters marched down the port citys main avenue for a few minutes and then according to reports from his neighbors went to his house the former president and his close friends have remained inside the house since 1705 the disturbances in guayaquil resulted in two injuries one of the injured persons is 1st company policeman luis castro roman who has been admitted to luis vernaza hospital policeman castro roman was shot by one of the demonstrators the bullet lodged in the right side of his chest the bloody incident occurred on boyaca and 9 october avenues also injured during the demonstration was a citizen who has not been indentified sources close to the government have reported that the national police did not use firearms during the demonstration leon febres corderos march in guayaquil began at 1600 with a very small group of persons the group gathered on boyaca and 9 october avenues the demonstrators began their march but were immediately controlled by the police with the use of tear gas and water febres corderos wife was also present on 9 october avenue she walked a short distance to meet her husband they then left the area where the disturbance took place in conclusion the demonstration planned by the social christians and former president febres corderos supporters resulted in two injuries","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0169","doctext":"The march led by former Ecuadorian President Leon Febres Cordero and his supporters occurred in Guayaquil without significant incidents The small group of demonstrators was managed by national police officers stationed along 9 October Avenue Former President Febres Cordero his wife and several close supporters marched briefly down the main avenue before reportedly returning to his home where they stayed from 1705 onwards The disturbances in Guayaquil resulted in two injuries One of the injured was 1st Company Policeman Luis Castro Roman who was admitted to Luis Vernaza Hospital after being shot by one of the demonstrators The bullet was lodged in the right side of his chest This violent incident happened at the intersection of Boyaca and 9 October Avenues Another injured person a citizen who remains unidentified was also hurt during the demonstration Government sources confirmed that the national police did not use firearms during the event The march organized by Febres Cordero began at 1600 with a small group of people gathering at Boyaca and 9 October Avenues The demonstrators started marching but were quickly controlled by the police using tear gas and water Febres Corderos wife was also present and walked a short distance to join her husband before they left the area In summary the demonstration organized by the Social Christians and supporters of former President Febres Cordero resulted in two injuries","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0170","doctext":"the group of 14 opposition party delegates have returned from guatemala where they signed an alliance agreement with the counterrevolutionaries and hosted a news conference at the international press club in managua guillermo potoy delegate from the social democratic party said that the contras are willing to lay down their weapons if there is democratization in the country begin recording potoy i believe that the nicaraguan resistance would be willing to come to nicaragua judging from what they said i believe they would be willing to return once it appears that there is democratization they trust the 14 or 15 opposition political parties and support the decisions made by these parties concerning the elections in el salvador the war intensified during the elections and those who financed the war continued to finance it in order to words indistinct in nicaragua the humanitarian aid ensures that not a single shot will be fired i believe this is a positive contribution we must begin at the beginning which is where we should have been and not where we are now sentence as heard just look at where we are now what has happened in the last few years in nicaragua there has been plenty of war many deaths now a peace process has begun in nicaragua this helps ensure that not a single shot will be fired and that the elections will be held in peace then we nicaraguans will be able to comply it is up to the nicaraguan government to institute democracy in nicaragua which will ensure an automatic end to the war i believe there is no reason why we the nicaraguan civic opposition would not be willing to join any effort once democracy has been achieved in nicaragua end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0170","doctext":"Fourteen delegates from opposition parties have returned from Guatemala where they formed an alliance with counterrevolutionaries and held a press conference at the International Press Club in Managua Guillermo Potoy from the Social Democratic Party mentioned that the Contras are prepared to disarm if democratization occurs in Nicaragua Potoy expressed his belief that the Nicaraguan resistance would be willing to come back to Nicaragua once democratization seems likely The Contras trust the decisions made by the opposition parties regarding elections Unlike El Salvador where the war escalated during elections due to continued financial support for the war in Nicaragua humanitarian aid has ensured no violence Potoy sees this as a positive step emphasizing the need to start from the beginning to achieve peace Reflecting on the recent years filled with war and death in Nicaragua he noted that now a peace process is underway which will guarantee peaceful elections The Nicaraguan government must establish democracy to end the war automatically Potoy believes that the Nicaraguan civic opposition will support any effort towards democracy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0171","doctext":"political life in colombia is still linked with violence cepeda colombia is experiencing an extremely severe political and institutional crisis caused by the incompatibility between the fast developing productive forces and the existing political setup for example last year colombias economic growth was 45 percent however political life continues to be dominated by the two old parties the liberals and the conservatives who maintain a merely formal democracy we should not forget colombias strategic position it forms a bridge between central and south america all events in colombia affect the neighboring countries precisely because of this the socalled santa fe2 document drawn up by extreme rightwing us politicians contains a plan to apply pressure in colombia and more specifically to expand the socalled lowintensity conflict one of whose manifestations is the socalled dirty war in the country accordingly the violence in colombia is caused by both internal factors the crisis of the institutions and external ones namely the policies of the most reactionary circles in the united states sertov can one expect the peace settlement to be fulfilled under these conditions cepeda this is the aim of the communist party of colombia pcc at our recent 15th congress we made a detailed analysis of the situation and concluded that the conflict in colombia must be settled by political means the pcc raised the question of removing the siege situation that with a few interruptions has been maintained for several decades and of disbanding the paramilitary groups according to the minister of internal affairs about 140 such groups are operating these groups owe their very existence to the support given by military circles and the clan chiefs to the trade in narcotics i will add in parentheses that this is the reason for the use of the term narcomilitarism in colombia one of the pccs demands is that the army should be purged of fascist elements and that a civilian should be put in charge of the ministry of defense the party also raised the question of making a start on the necessary democratic reforms but the government pays no heed to our demands the government recently reached an agreement with m19 one of the partisan groupings in the country but did not accept any commitments in practice accordingly there are some doubts over how the lives of the partisan leaders will be subsequently guaranteed the largest partisan group the revolutionary armed forces of colombia is demanding that the government take serious steps to limit the paramilitary groups in order to conclude a truce sertov clearly it will not be easy to achieve peace in colombia cepeda at the moment peace supporters in colombia are forming a broad front which in practice has an antifascist orientation peace depends on how far this front will succeed in expanding how the contradictions within the government itself regarding the paramilitary groups will deepen and on whether we will succeed in isolating them we are optimists but also have a great need of international solidarity sertov how do you assess the political prospects for the united left in your country cepeda the left forces in colombia are united in the patriotic union that was created 4 years ago its aim is to achieve national reconciliation in our country however the union immediately became a target of the organizers of the dirty war hundreds of its leaders were beaten up many of whom were pcc members so far over 1000 people have died including jaime pardo leal leader of the patriotic union deputy chairman jose anteguera and others threats continue to be made against the union and against the pcc all members of the pcc leadership have received death threats the same also applies to bernardo jaramillo the present leader of the union gilberto vieira secretary general of the pcc central committee and others on 27 february comrade forero name as transliterated pcc secretary for organizational matters was killed his wife and comrades sotelo and sotomayor also died in the atrocity next day we had a meeting with virgilio barco president of colombia he promises to take speedy measures against the paramilitary groups however only 4 days later anteguera the former leader of the union of communist youth was killed at bogota airport senator ernesto pisano one of the liberal party candidates for the presidency was seriously injured at the same time many members of the military were present at the airport on that day as well as the police chief of the capital yet only one of the murderers was killed while the rest escaped this is why we told president barco that we had serious doubts about the armys role in this assassination next year presidential elections and elections of the legislative bodies are due to take place in colombia the pcc and the patriotic union want to take part in them but we have warned the leaders of the republic that unless the dirty war is ended we will expose the situation in colombia to the world and regard the election results as illegal despite everything we consider that the patriotic union has a promising future because its aims are supported by the colombian people","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0171","doctext":"Violence continues to pervade political life in Colombia As Cepeda points out Colombia faces a profound political and institutional crisis driven by the mismatch between rapid economic development and the current political system Despite a 45 percent economic growth last year political dominance remains with the traditional Liberal and Conservative parties sustaining only a nominal democracy Colombias strategic position as a bridge between Central and South America means that all events have regional repercussions Extreme rightwing US politicians have crafted the Santa Fe2 document to exert pressure on Colombia aiming to escalate the lowintensity conflict manifesting as the dirty war Consequently violence in Colombia stems from internal institutional crises and external pressures from reactionary US policies Sertov questions the feasibility of a peace settlement under these conditions Cepeda responds that the Colombian Communist Party PCC is committed to resolving the conflict politically At their 15th congress they concluded that the siegelike conditions perpetuated with few interruptions for decades must end and paramilitary groups supported by military circles and narcotics trade must be disbanded This term narcomilitarism reflects this reality The PCC demands the armys purge of fascist elements and a civilian head for the defense ministry They also call for democratic reforms but the government ignores these demands Although the government reached an agreement with M19 a partisan group no practical commitments were made casting doubt on the safety of partisan leaders The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia the largest partisan group insists on serious government action to limit paramilitary groups to achieve a truce Achieving peace in Colombia seems difficult as Sertov notes Cepeda highlights that peace supporters are forming a broad antifascistoriented front The success of this front the deepening contradictions within the government and isolating paramilitary groups will determine peace While optimistic they urgently need international solidarity Assessing the political prospects for the united left Cepeda notes that the left in Colombia is united in the Patriotic Union created four years ago for national reconciliation However this union became a primary target of the dirty war resulting in the deaths of over 1000 leaders including Jaime Pardo Leal deputy chairman Jose Anteguera and others Threats persist against the union and PCC members including all PCC leaders Bernardo Jaramillo the current union leader and Gilberto Vieira PCC central committee secretarygeneral On February 27 comrade Forero PCC secretary for organizational matters was killed along with his wife and comrades Sotelo and Sotomayor A meeting with President Virgilio Barco followed who promised rapid action against paramilitary groups Yet four days later Anteguera former union leader of Communist Youth was assassinated at Bogota airport seriously injuring Senator Ernesto Pisano a Liberal Party presidential candidate Despite military and police presence only one assailant was killed raising suspicions about the armys involvement With presidential and legislative elections approaching the PCC and Patriotic Union plan to participate but warn that continuation of the dirty war will lead them to denounce the situation internationally and deem the elections illegitimate Despite challenges the Patriotic Union remains hopeful as its goals resonate with the Colombian populace","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0172","doctext":"president barco vigorously defended colombias image regarding its struggle against drug trafficking terrorism and common crime in a speech he gave in washington this morning he pointed to the eradication of illiteracy commented on the nations economic indexes and said that countless colombians have been assassinated in their struggle against drug trafficking president barco invited other area countries to join efforts to end drug cultivation trafficking and consumption colombia cannot fight this evil alone barco asserted he gave specific statistics about blows that have been struck against colombian drug cartels begin recording barco i came to make an appeal to you let us all combine our efforts and energies in an alliance that is stronger and better coordinated than that of the drug traffickers we need an alliance of nations affected by drug trafficking in order to respond effectively drug trafficking is not the problem of a single nation or even of a group of nations it is a universal outrage unless we devise strong and effective means of international cooperation to fight against all phases of the problem a final victory will not be possible for this reason i wish to use this forum to make a new proposal to reflect the sense of urgency that we all feel with regard to this problem we all presidents of the american hemisphere along with president bush and our other colleagues of those nations most affected by the international drug trafficking scourge should meet as soon as possible to jointly exercise the public political authority conferred upon us by the will of our people end recording the colombian president reiterated his condemnation of weapons production and trafficking highlighted colombias democracy and said that his country will increase efforts in its continued struggle against drug trafficking","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0172","doctext":"President Barco robustly defended Colombias reputation in its battle against drug trafficking terrorism and general crime during a speech in Washington this morning He highlighted the eradication of illiteracy discussed the nations economic indicators and noted that numerous Colombians have been murdered in their fight against drug trafficking Barco urged neighboring countries to unite in efforts to eliminate drug cultivation trafficking and consumption emphasizing that Colombia cannot tackle this issue alone He provided detailed statistics on the measures taken against Colombian drug cartels I am here to appeal to you Barco said Let us pool our efforts and energies in a stronger and bettercoordinated alliance than that of the drug traffickers We need a coalition of nations affected by drug trafficking to respond effectively Drug trafficking is not the issue of an individual nation or even a group of nations it is a global outrage Without robust and effective international cooperation to combat all aspects of this problem final victory will be unattainable This is why I wish to use this platform to make a new proposal that reflects the urgency we all feel about this issue Weall presidents of the American hemisphere together with President Bush and our other colleagues from the nations most affected by international drug traffickingshould convene as soon as possible to jointly exercise the public political authority entrusted to us by our citizens The Colombian president reiterated his condemnation of weapons production and trafficking emphasized Colombias democratic values and affirmed that his country would intensify its ongoing fight against drug trafficking","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0173","doctext":"you mentioned the attack on the residence of vice presidentelect francisco merino we would like you to give us some details on this cristiani at approximately 0530 this morning three explosives were hurled at his residence from an empty lot the explosives caused extensive damage to the residence there was rifle fire too but the rifle fire was only to distract security personnel in the area the attackers acted like animals mr merino is still in the united states with his wife he will be returning this afternoon their four children and three of the childrens friends were at the residence when the attack took place the children could have been killed those who carried out this attack are people who for a long time have been talking about human rights and about indiscriminate bombings this attack endangered civilians thank goodness only one of the children was wounded one of the girls who was visiting the home was hit by some shrapnel but the wound is not serious right now we are getting a doctor to examine the children to see if their hearing has been damaged because two of the devices exploded in the bedroom the children were in i believe this is another indication that the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front far from seeking peace and wanting peace for the salvadoran people wants to continue its terrorism its killings its irrational killings i believe that little can be achieved in the search for peace through dialogue because these people are not sincere when they claim that they want to resolve the problem the salvadoran people are tired of violence they stated their opinion on 19 march the fmln should think carefully because the people have flatly rejected violence and the fmln i do not believe that the members of our party will be frightened into abandoning the struggle for the consolidation of democracy which is something the people want i believe that those who want to make the fmln look like martyrs and like persons who work for the good of the people should know the truth they are nothing but savages who lack human qualities and who are indiscriminately killing and wounding civilians who have nothing to do with the conflict continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0173","doctext":"You mentioned the attack on the residence of Vice Presidentelect Francisco Merino We would appreciate some details on this Cristiani At around 0530 this morning three explosives were thrown at his residence from an empty lot The explosives caused significant damage to the residence There was also rifle fire but it was merely a distraction for the security personnel in the area The attackers behaved like animals Mr Merino is still in the United States with his wife but will return this afternoon Their four children and three of their friends were at the residence during the attack and could have been killed Those responsible for this attack are people who have long spoken about human rights and indiscriminate bombings This attack endangered civilians Thankfully only one of the children was injured a visiting girl was hit by shrapnel but her wound is not serious We are currently getting a doctor to check the childrens hearing as two of the devices exploded in the bedroom they were in I believe this incident further proves that the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front far from seeking peace for the Salvadoran people wants to continue its terrorism and irrational killings I am skeptical that peace can be achieved through dialogue because these people are not sincere about resolving the problem The Salvadoran people are tired of violence and expressed this on 19 March The FMLN should reconsider because the people have unequivocally rejected violence and the FMLN itself I do not believe our party members will be intimidated into abandoning the struggle for consolidating democracy which is what the people desire Those who try to portray the FMLN as martyrs working for the peoples good should know the truth they are savages lacking human qualities who indiscriminately kill and wound civilians uninvolved in the conflict continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0174","doctext":"one man was killed and another seriously injured this evening when a powerful explosive they were attempting to hurl from a passing motorcycle at a us embassy warehouse in tegucigalpa exploded before they could throw it the dead man has been identified as 39yearold miguel rodolfo aguilar flores of tegucigalpa his body was blown to bits by the explosion the wounded man has not been identified he was admitted in a semiconscious state to the burns unit of the escuela hospital according to police the bomb was chinesemade and might have been detonated by heat from the motorcycle or from friction created as a result of being place between the two men on the motorcycle another theory is that the two men dropped the bomb when they tried to throw it at the warehouse which is located 1 km northwest of the us embassy police believe that the bomb was going to be placed in the us embassy warehouse by members of the honduran left to commemmorate what people here call black april for the united states on 7 april 1988 a mob set fire to the us consulate in tegucigalpa and to 30 diplomatic vehicles","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0174","doctext":"A powerful explosive detonated prematurely this evening killing one man and seriously injuring another as they attempted to throw it from a moving motorcycle at a US embassy warehouse in Tegucigalpa The deceased has been identified as 39yearold Miguel Rodolfo Aguilar Flores from Tegucigalpa His body was disintegrated by the blast The wounded man whose identity remains unknown was taken in a semiconscious condition to the burns unit at Escuela Hospital According to authorities the bomb which was Chinesemade may have exploded due to heat generated by the motorcycle or friction caused by its placement between the two riders Another possibility is that the men dropped the bomb while attempting to throw it at the warehouse situated 1 km northwest of the US embassy Police suspect that the bombing was orchestrated by members of the Honduran left to mark what locals refer to as Black April for the United States On April 7 1988 a crowd set the US consulate in Tegucigalpa ablaze along with 30 diplomatic vehicles","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0175","doctext":"barry melbourne shining path the peruvian terrorist organization participated in a meeting that was held in a tucuman city hotel he added that movements of the mpt movement for the fatherland have been detected throughout the northwest region of argentina and we are now trying to find out whether there is any type of connection between the two groups hussey indicated that we are concerned about those events but as advisers to the president we limit ourselves to an analysis of the matter which we then turn over to the intelligence organizations so that they can work on it in remarks made to radio el mundo he stated that president alfonsin is very concerned and when asked if an immediate action by subversive groups is expected he answered anything can be expected from those type of people","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0175","doctext":"Barry Melbourne mentioned that the Peruvian terrorist group Shining Path attended a meeting in a hotel in Tucuman city He further explained that activities of the Movement for the Fatherland MPT have been noticed across northwest Argentina and there is an ongoing investigation to determine if theres any connection between the two organizations Hussey expressed concern about these developments but noted that their role as presidential advisers is to analyze the situation before passing the information to intelligence agencies for further action In a statement to Radio El Mundo he said President Alfonsin is deeply worried When questioned about the likelihood of immediate subversive actions he responded that such groups are unpredictable","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0176","doctext":"the police have arrested jose luis francisco gutierrez a colombian citizen 28 who is suspected of being a member of the colombian m19 guerrilla group gutierrez was arrested yesterday while travelling in a car with peruvian engineer miguel rincon rincon in whose possession the police found subversive propaganda from the outlawed revolutionary movement tupac amaru mrta of peru police intelligence sources affirmed have confirmed the arrest of this colombian citizen and said that it is very important because he may be the liason between the m19 and the mrta two years ago these groups created the now dismantled america battallion which stated some armed operation in colombian territory the arrest of jose luis francisco gutierrez brings to three the number of colombians that have been seized and that are under investigation by the antiterrorist police dircote henry vladimir delgado salazar and jose alzate cardona were arrested following the armed attack on the police post at uchiza in the peruvian northeast where 10 policemen were killed","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0176","doctext":"Authorities have apprehended Jose Luis Francisco Gutierrez a 28yearold Colombian national believed to be affiliated with the Colombian M19 guerrilla group Gutierrez was detained yesterday while riding in a vehicle with Peruvian engineer Miguel Rincon Rincon who was found with subversive propaganda from Perus banned Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA Police intelligence sources have verified Gutierrezs capture emphasizing its significance due to his potential role as a liaison between the M19 and MRTA These groups had previously formed the nowdefunct America Battalion which conducted armed operations in Colombia two years ago Gutierrezs arrest increases the number of Colombians under investigation by the AntiTerrorist Police DIRCOTE to three Henry Vladimir Delgado Salazar and Jose Alzate Cardona were detained earlier in connection with an armed attack on a police station in Uchiza northeastern Peru which resulted in the deaths of 10 policemen","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0177","doctext":"multiparty talks on incorporating colombias m19 rebel group into civilian life wound up tuesday with agreement that the process must be completed by june 30 representatives of the government political parties and the m 19 group which accepted a truce last month after 16 years of fighting reached the accord at a working session at the national assembly no official communique was released but sources close to the talks said the parties had agreed to continue biweekly parleys and to create a general secretariat comprising representatives of each of the delegations the roman catholic church was named as guarantor of any final agreement the guerrilla group signed its truce march 18 under a peace plan announced in september by president virgilio barco who has said rebel leaders would be pardoned the talks have yet to broach the thorny subject of the 2500 strong groups handing over its arms the guerrilla group was formed in september 1973 as a protest against what it said was electoral fraud committed by then strongman gustavo rojas pinilla its original members were dissident guerrillas from other groups professionals workers students and former soldiers in january 1974 the rebel group made headlines by stealing a sword that had belonged to simon bolivar who led the wars of independence in most of northern south america which they promised to use to redeem the country m19s most spectacular operation was its 1985 takeover of the palace of justice in bogota in the military operation to retake the building more than 100 people died including six top judges as well as visitors employees and rebels the rebels were reportedly hired by drug kingpins to storm the building and destroy documents to be used in proceedings to extradite the drug lords to the united states","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0177","doctext":"On Tuesday multiparty discussions concluded with an agreement that Colombias M19 rebel group would be integrated into civilian life by June 30 Government officials political party representatives and members of the M19 who entered a ceasefire last month following 16 years of conflict reached this agreement during a working session at the National Assembly Although no official statement was issued sources indicated that the parties decided to hold biweekly meetings and establish a general secretariat with representatives from each delegation The Roman Catholic Church was designated as the guarantor of any final agreement The guerrilla group agreed to the truce on March 18 under a peace plan proposed by President Virgilio Barco in September who promised pardons for rebel leaders Discussions have not yet addressed the challenging issue of the groups 2500 members surrendering their arms Formed in September 1973 in response to alleged electoral fraud by thenstrongman Gustavo Rojas Pinilla the M19s initial membership included dissident guerrillas professionals workers students and former soldiers The groups notoriety increased in January 1974 when they stole a sword once owned by Simon Bolivar the liberator of much of northern South America vowing to use it to redeem the country Their most infamous action occurred in 1985 with the seizure of the Palace of Justice in Bogota The militarys retake of the building resulted in over 100 deaths including six top judges as well as visitors employees and rebels Reportedly drug lords hired the rebels to storm the building and destroy documents that could be used for their extradition to the United States","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0178","doctext":"honduran guerrillas claimed credit today for the attack on a us army convoy on 11 april in northern honduras in which one person was killed three or four people wounded and one vehicle destroyed the attack on an 11vehicle convoy carrying us and honduran soldiers took place 17 km northeast of olanchito in yoro department on the northern coast of honduras people have been told that us and honduran troops are building a highway for military emergencies and civil development in this area in a communique distributed in olanchito the morazanist patriotic front fpm claimed credit for the attack and said the attack was carried out by the ramon amaya amador commando group comando ramon amaya amador the guerrilla communique stated the attack was carried out with rifle fire and hand grenades which neutralized the rearguard of the yankee convoy and resulted in one dead three or four wounded and one destroyed vehicle the communique added that the yankees refuse to report their casualties so as not to demoralize their troops our rifles will be aimed at the blonds from the north who are today trampling on our sacred fatherland the honduran armed forces and the us embassy in tegucigalpa have confirmed the attack but they did not mention any casualties although they admit that the last vehicle in the convoy was damaged by an explosive device that was hurled at it on 1 february another us military convoy was attacked in the same area by unidentified persons without causing any casualties but damaging one truck that attack was also claimed by the fpm which said it had wounded some americans the fpm first appeared in san pedro sula in 1979 and has taken credit for several dynamite attacks and rural guerrilla actions ramon amaya amador the name used by the honduran guerrilla group was a leftist novelist who wrote about the social and economic inequalities among hondurans he also condemned foreign intervention particularly us intervention in honduran economic and political affairs","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0178","doctext":"Honduran guerrillas took responsibility today for the attack on a US Army convoy on April 11 in northern Honduras which resulted in one death three or four injuries and the destruction of one vehicle The incident involved an 11vehicle convoy transporting US and Honduran soldiers and occurred 17 km northeast of Olanchito in Yoro department along Honduras northern coast It has been reported that US and Honduran forces are constructing a highway in the area for both military and civil purposes In a statement distributed in Olanchito the Morazanist Patriotic Front FPM claimed responsibility for the attack attributing it to the Ramon Amaya Amador Commando Group According to the guerrillas communique the attack was executed using rifle fire and hand grenades neutralizing the convoys rearguard and resulting in one death three or four injuries and one destroyed vehicle The statement further alleged that the Yankees refuse to disclose their casualties to avoid demoralizing their troops Our rifles are aimed at the northern blonds who are currently desecrating our sacred homeland Both the Honduran armed forces and the US embassy in Tegucigalpa have confirmed the attack but did not report any casualties though they acknowledged that the last vehicle in the convoy was damaged by an explosive device thrown at it On February 1 another US military convoy was attacked in the same region by unidentified individuals resulting in no casualties but damaging one truck The FPM also claimed responsibility for that attack asserting they had injured some Americans The FPM first emerged in San Pedro Sula in 1979 and has since claimed credit for several dynamite attacks and rural guerrilla activities Ramon Amaya Amador the namesake of the Honduran guerrilla group was a leftist novelist who highlighted social and economic disparities among Hondurans and condemned foreign particularly US intervention in Honduran affairs","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0179","doctext":"a selfnamed ultrarightwing commando unit the gerardo barrios civic force fuerza civica gerardo barrios tonight claimed responsibility for the dynamite attack that killed salvadoran attorney general roberto garcia today in telephone calls to local radio stations the commando unit stated we were born through antisubversive combat however we are an essentially democratic force because we have come to confront the monopolizing and totalitarian efforts of arena nationalist republican alliance which will be the ruling party as of 1 june the new death squad spokesman said we are confronting the worthless vice presidentelect merino and arena leader daubuisson we recently gave them a dissuasive signal and today we gave them a second one last week francisco merinos residence was the target of a bomb attack though there were no casualties as received we are against every act of intrigue and conspiracy within the armed forces and current acts of repression by the state security organizations as well as all actions against democratic institutions like the christian democracy in conclusion the communique adds a veiled threat against francisco guerrero president of the supreme court of justice who is charged with a fifth column action this is the second death squad that has made its appearance in the country in less than a week on 14 april shortly after the attack on merino the selfstyled guardians of free enterprise made its appearance and harshly criticized the chiefs of the salvadoran army who obey pressures from abroad","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0179","doctext":"A group identifying as an ultrarightwing commando unit named the gerardo barrios civic force fuerza civica gerardo barrios has claimed responsibility for the dynamite attack that resulted in the death of Salvadoran Attorney General Roberto Garcia today In calls made to local radio stations the unit declared We emerged through antisubversive combat however we are fundamentally a democratic force aiming to counter the monopolistic and totalitarian tendencies of arena Nationalist Republican Alliance set to govern from June 1 The spokesman for this new death squad mentioned We oppose the ineffectiveness of Vice Presidentelect Merino and arena leader DAubuisson We recently sent them a warning and today we issued a second one Last week Francisco Merinos residence was bombed although it caused no casualties We are against all forms of intrigue and conspiracy within the armed forces and current repressive acts by state security organizations as well as actions against democratic institutions like Christian Democracy The statement also includes a subtle threat against Francisco Guerrero President of the Supreme Court of Justice accusing him of fifth column action This marks the second death squad to appear in the country within a week On April 14 shortly after the attack on Merino a group calling themselves the Guardians of Free Enterprise emerged sharply criticizing the Salvadoran army leaders for succumbing to foreign pressures","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0180","doctext":"the leftist morazanist patriotic front today said that it killed a us soldier and wounded three or four more during an attack on a military convoy in northern yoro department on 11 april in a communique sent to local radio stations the morazanist patriotic front said they attacked the us troops which for the past several weeks have been conducting maneuvers in the northern region with rifle fire and grenades managing to neutralize the yankee convoys rearguard killing one soldier and wounding three or four however spokespersons for the armed forces public relations directorate today reiterated that only material damage was reported in the attack against the military convoy the morazanist front also said that on 1 february in another attack carried out in yoro department it inflicted casualties on us army troops this clandestine organization was created in the midseventies but its operations within honduras are sporadic","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0180","doctext":"The leftist Morazanist Patriotic Front announced today that it killed a US soldier and injured three or four others in an attack on a military convoy in northern Yoro Department on April 11 In a statement sent to local radio stations the Morazanist Patriotic Front claimed they targeted US troops who have been conducting maneuvers in the northern region for several weeks using rifles and grenades They stated they managed to neutralize the Yankee convoys rearguard killing one soldier and wounding three or four others However spokespersons for the Armed Forces Public Relations Directorate reiterated today that only material damage resulted from the attack on the military convoy The Morazanist Front also mentioned that on February 1 in another attack in Yoro Department they inflicted casualties on US Army troops This secretive organization established in the mid1970s operates sporadically within Honduras","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0181","doctext":"foreign minister alois mock condemned the killing of 42yearold josef piescher a vienna development worker in peru as a wicked terrorist attack on a man of goodwill who had altruistically placed himself in the service of development aid the austrian ambassador in lima has been ordered to urge the peruvian authorities to speed up investigations of the murder on tuesday 18 april a peruvian radio station reported that the guerrilla organization shining path had killed piescher because they took him for an agent of the us intelligence service cia in an interview for the austria press agency heinrich stemberger vienna university professor for tropical medicine and chairman of the amazon aid association called this accusation complete nonsense in his statement mock expressed the expectation that the local authorities will do everything to meet the austrian interest in clearing up the matter quickly he expressed deep dismay and shock about the association and expressed his sympathy to pieschers relatives on wednesday morning udo ehrlichadam the austrian ambassador to peru stated that the incident was the fourth murder of a person involved in foreign aid projects since last june passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0181","doctext":"Foreign Minister Alois Mock denounced the killing of 42yearold Josef Piescher a development worker from Vienna in Peru labeling it a malicious terrorist attack on a benevolent individual who selflessly dedicated himself to development aid The Austrian ambassador in Lima has been instructed to press Peruvian authorities to expedite their investigation into the murder A Peruvian radio station reported on Tuesday April 18 that the Shining Path guerrilla organization claimed responsibility for Pieschers death mistaking him for a CIA agent Heinrich Stemberger a professor of tropical medicine at Vienna University and chairman of the Amazon Aid Association dismissed this claim as utter nonsense in an Austria Press Agency interview Mock voiced his hope that local authorities would prioritize resolving the case swiftly to meet Austrian interests He also expressed profound dismay and shock about the situation and extended his condolences to Pieschers family On Wednesday Udo EhrlichAdam the Austrian ambassador to Peru noted that this incident marked the fourth murder of individuals involved in foreign aid projects since the previous June","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0182","doctext":"regarding this mornings attack against salvadoran attorney general dr roberto garcia alvarado a group calling itself the gerardo barrios commando unit tonight claimed responsibility for the attack we will now broadcast a telephone call that one of our colleagues in the press department received from a person who identified himself only as a member of this new guerrilla commando unit or death squad commando our force is called the gerardo barrios civic force we were born mainly through antisubversive combat however we are an essentially democratic force because we are opposed to corrects himself we have confronted the monopolizing and totalitarian efforts of arena nationalilst republican alliance can you hear me reporter yes quite clearly commando hello reporter i can hear you please continue commando we are strategically confronting the manipulations of the worthless vice presidentelect merino and arena leader daubuisson we gave them our second dissuassive signal today we hope they will stop managing government affairs by raiding removing appointing and beheading degollar public officials this must be dealt with in a different fashion we also want them to stop their intrigues and conspiracies within the armed forces and their pressure on the state security organizations as well as all grievous actions aimed at discrediting democratic institutions such as the christian democracy we also want francisco guerrero to stop his fifthcolumn action in the pcn national conciliation party to divide the party you cannot take such actions against democratic forces this is a second dissuassive signal can you hear me reporter what is the second signal commando well only marquez this was the telephone call received at radio cadena ysus press department from this new group that calls itself the gerardo barrios civic force which has claimed responsibility for the attack on salvadoran attorney general roberto garcia alvarado end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0182","doctext":"This morning the attack on Salvadoran Attorney General Dr Roberto Garcia Alvarado was claimed by a group identifying itself as the Gerardo Barrios Commando Unit We will now play a phone call received by our press department from someone claiming to be a member of this new guerrilla commando unit or death squad Commando Our group is known as the Gerardo Barrios Civic Force We originated mainly through antisubversive combat but we are fundamentally a democratic force because we oppose corrects himself we challenge the monopolistic and totalitarian actions of ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance Can you hear me Reporter Yes very clearly Commando Hello Reporter I can hear you Please continue Commando We are strategically countering the manipulations of the ineffectual Vice Presidentelect Merino and ARENA leader DAubuisson Today we issued our second dissuasive warning We want them to halt their management of government affairs through raids removals appointments and beheadings degollar of public officials This must be addressed differently We also demand an end to their intrigues and conspiracies within the armed forces and their pressure on state security organizations as well as all harmful actions aimed at discrediting democratic institutions like Christian Democracy Additionally we want Francisco Guerrero to cease his fifthcolumn activities within the PCN National Conciliation Party to divide the party Such actions against democratic forces are unacceptable This is our second dissuasive signal Can you hear me Reporter What is the second signal Commando Well only Marquez This was the phone call received at Radio Cadena YSUs press department from the new group calling itself the Gerardo Barrios Civic Force which has taken responsibility for the attack on Salvadoran Attorney General Roberto Garcia Alvarado end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0183","doctext":"three officials of braspetro brazilian petroleum corporation international inc have been kidnapped by a group of guerrillas from the medio magdalena petroleum basin in colombia the guerrillas last night attacked the oil well isla tabaco i they caused a large fire and escaped taking as hostages brazilian engineers paulo cesar paim de oliveira augusto carneiro moreira junior and jose roberto reis in addition to a colombian citizen who was also working there braspetro president wagner freire today released an official note confirming the kidnapping both braspetro and the brazilian embassy in bogota are working to rescue the brazilian engineers so far the guerrilla group has not identified itself or demanded any ransom for the hostages","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0183","doctext":"Three officials from Braspetro Brazilian Petroleum Corporation International Inc have been kidnapped by a group of guerrillas in Colombias Medio Magdalena petroleum basin The guerrillas launched an attack last night on the oil well Isla Tabaco I igniting a massive fire before fleeing with Brazilian engineers Paulo Cesar Paim de Oliveira Augusto Carneiro Moreira Junior and Jose Roberto Reis along with a Colombian worker Braspetros president Wagner Freire confirmed the kidnapping in an official statement today Efforts are underway by both Braspetro and the Brazilian embassy in Bogota to secure the release of the engineers So far the guerrillas have not identified themselves or issued any ransom demands for the hostages","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0184","doctext":"we have now unfolded our military map on which we have placed a small black circle at each combat site a red circle at the site of each act of sabotage and a green circle for each ambush of military vehicles over the past 24 hours the black circles on our map have been concentrated in san salvador and the eastern region undoubtedly the most prominent action has been the attack on the navy headquarters in san salvadors densely populated santa anita neighborhood we are waiting for an official war bulletin on that action one of the most important characteristics of that attack is that it was staged despite the armys presence in the heart of the capital and it occurred in full daylight at noon on friday a contingent of urban guerrillas got within 50 meters of the navy headquarters and launched an attack with rifles and rocket launchers every shot hit its target armed forces patrols tried to cut off our fighters retreat through the streets of the capital but the soldiers were unsuccessful because in san salvador the people themselves form a mountain that provides cover for our urban guerrillas early on saturday morning we ambushed an army convoy on the pan american highway at el puntillal yapatztepeque using eight explosive charges the ambushed troops were reinforced by other units with whom we fought for an hour this ambush was carried out against enemy armored units the result of this action was an estimated 35 casualties including an officer of the techuacan battalions recondo unit and a cavalry officer for our part we report the heroic loss in battle of our comrade jackson our revolutionary salute to the brave fighters of el puntillal who inflicted this large number of casualties on 5th infantry brigade troops on the pan american highway","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0184","doctext":"We have now revealed our military map marking each combat site with a small black circle each act of sabotage with a red circle and each ambush of military vehicles with a green circle In the past 24 hours the black circles have predominantly appeared in San Salvador and the eastern region The most notable event has been the attack on the navy headquarters in the heavily populated Santa Anita neighborhood of San Salvador We are awaiting an official report on this incident This attack is significant because it was executed despite the armys presence in the city center and occurred in broad daylight At noon on Friday a group of urban guerrillas approached within 50 meters of the navy headquarters and launched an assault using rifles and rocket launchers hitting every target Armed forces patrols attempted to block our fighters retreat through the city streets but failed because in San Salvador the people themselves act as a shield for our urban guerrillas Early Saturday morning we ambushed an army convoy on the Pan American Highway at El Puntillal Yapatztepeque using eight explosive charges Reinforcements joined the ambushed troops leading to an hourlong battle This ambush targeted enemy armored units resulting in an estimated 35 casualties including an officer from the Techuacan Battalions Recondo unit and a cavalry officer On our side we mourn the heroic loss of our comrade Jackson We extend our revolutionary salute to the valiant fighters of El Puntillal who inflicted these significant casualties on the 5th Infantry Brigade troops on the Pan American Highway","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0185","doctext":"recently comrade manuel cepeda member of the colombian communist party central committee politburo visited czechoslovakia we asked him for an interview posledni in the course of a few days at the beginning of march three leading officials of the colombian communist party and the leftist coalition the patriotic union up comrades forero sotelo and antequera were murdered in colombia why cepeda in colombia the dirty war stemming from the american tactics of socalled lowintensity conflict is intensifying the internal political crisis is deepened by an alliance between the powerful drug smuggling clans and the military leadership which is conducting the dirty war in the santa fe ii document formulating future united states policy in latin america it is even said that unless the united states intervenes in the 1990s colombia will become another el salvador and on a much larger scale the socalled extermination operation also known as the condor plan is directed against the communist party and up against the unions but also against priests who preach liberation theology and recently this has intensified in colombia some elements of fascism openly manifest themselves this is manifested in huge and unpunished massacres and in the powerlessness of president barco and his civilian ministers who are not managing to keep the military leadership in check although the president is the supreme commander of the armed forces posledni sometimes partisans are also accused of terror cepeda that is one of the traits of american policy to term any kind of revolutionary struggle of struggle for democracy and the peoples movement as terrorism therefore it also labels the sandinistas in nicaragua as terrorists and the contra rebels as freedom fighters by this i do not want to say that the partisans do not make mistakes we also criticize them for example we condemned the destruction of oil piplines by the colombian partisan organization the national liberation army eln we do not agree with kidnapping civilians in exchange for ransom we announced that as long as it is impossible to end the conflict it is necessary to humanize it and to respect human lives these are the tactics of soldiers to label the partisans as terrorists and then massacre the civilian population as suspects who are collaborating with terrorism posledni partisans from the revolutionary armed forces of colombia farc offered the government a dialogue about a truce how do they want to conduct this cepeda the farc which is the strongest element of the colombian partisan movement and a member of its coordinating committee unilaterally adopted a ceasefire and proposed the creation of a commission for this dialogue in it are two former presidents the liberal lopez michelsen and the conservative pastrana the chairman of the association of industrialists echeverri correa and bogotas cardinal rebollo the farc wants the government to disband the paramilitary groups the former interior minister gaviria said that there are 140 of them this means that the government knows them the farc is demanding the purge of people from the army command involved in the dirty war that the defense minister be a civilian that the state of emergency be revoked and that the road to real democracy be opened posledni but the government has begun negotiating with partisans from m19 cepeda the el tiempo newspaper reported that the government promised them representation in parliament by their inclusion as candidates of the liberal party this is to involve four seats as long as m19 lays down its arms and disbands the other partisans bitterly criticized this as a blow against the unity of the movement which will be abused for propaganda purposes at the same time m19 represents only 5 percent of the movement it is the intention of the government to divide the partisans posledni the colombian communist party congress took place in december how did it react to the situation cepeda the party called for peace and outlined the struggle for a pluralist government of transition towards peace and democracy at the end of february there was a central committee session which discussed the dirty war it stated that in spite of the terror there had not been what had happened in similar situations in other latin american countries namely mass emigration to ensure that this does not happen in the future the central committee discussed new measures including the transition of part of the party to the underground we will not all transfer because now we must struggle for open contact with the masses regardless of the huge risk which is linked to this posledni where is the party seeking allies cepeda comrade antequera as deputy chairman of the up had established a number of contacts however he was murdered and senator samper pisano a politician from the ruling liberal party was seriously injured during the assassination at bogota airport on 3 march the assassination attempt against the 32yearold prospective politician occurred the day after he announced his candidacy for the presidency he announced his support for democratic coexistence for an end to the dirty war which as he said is not in the interest of the colombian people therefore he was not a chance victim it is also significant that the closed circuit television covering the airport which is in the hands of the army was switched off thus they wanted to prevent the murderers being filmed one of them died they let the other three escape at the same time bogotas chief of police was at the airport along with another 10 colonels and a number of policemen and personal bodyguards posledni how did the other parties react to the assassination cepeda a joint document was signed by the colombian communist party the up and the liberal party on whose behalf the former president turbay ayala signed it demands that the government disband the paramilitary squads it shows that opinions are beginning to differ even in the ruling liberal party the conservatives are also emphatically criticizing the bloodbath and the passivity of the government pointing out that their last president betancur conducted a dialogue with the partisans this is all happening before the elections which will take place next year posledni the colombian communist party leadership met with the president after the murder of comrade forero what was that about cepeda in the conversation we pointed to the fact that the defense minister general guerrero paz travels around colombia accompanied by the leader of the ultraright wing retired general landazabal reyes who is leader of the paramilitary groups we asked why these two are together the president did not answer us at the meeting we also said that unless the dirty war stops the colombian communist party for the first time in history will not take part in the elections we will not be able to participate because we are all being murdered unless the government gives us a guarantee of security we will not sacrifice more lives posledni thank you for the interview","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0185","doctext":"Recently Comrade Manuel Cepeda a member of the Colombian Communist Party Central Committee Politburo visited Czechoslovakia and we took the opportunity to interview him Posledni In early March three prominent officials of the Colombian Communist Party and the leftist coalition the Patriotic Union UP Forero Sotelo and Antequera were murdered Why Cepeda In Colombia the dirty war stemming from American lowintensity conflict tactics is escalating The political crisis is exacerbated by an alliance between drug smuggling clans and the military leadership which is orchestrating this dirty war The Santa Fe II document outlining future US policy in Latin America suggests that without US intervention in the 1990s Colombia could become another El Salvador on a larger scale The extermination operation or Condor Plan targets the Communist Party UP unions and priests who advocate liberation theology and this has recently intensified Fascist elements are evident in Colombia shown by large unpunished massacres and the inability of President Barco and his civilian ministers to control the military despite the president being the supreme commander of the armed forces Posledni Sometimes partisans are also labeled as terrorists Cepeda This is a hallmark of American policy branding any revolutionary struggle fight for democracy and peoples movement as terrorism This policy also labels the Sandinistas in Nicaragua as terrorists while calling the Contra rebels freedom fighters However this is not to say partisans dont make mistakes we criticize them too For instance we condemned the destruction of oil pipelines by the National Liberation Army ELN and do not support kidnapping civilians for ransom We have declared that until the conflict can end it is necessary to humanize it and respect human lives Soldiers label partisans as terrorists and then massacre civilians suspected of collaborating with terrorism Posledni FARC partisans have proposed a truce dialogue with the government How do they plan this Cepeda FARC the strongest faction of the Colombian partisan movement and a member of its coordinating committee unilaterally declared a ceasefire and proposed a commission for dialogue This commission includes two former presidents Liberal López Michelsen and Conservative Pastrana the chairman of the industrialists association Echeverri Correa and Bogotás Cardinal Rebollo FARC wants the government to disband paramilitary groups which former Interior Minister Gaviria has identified as 140 in number This implies government awareness of these groups FARC also demands the removal of army command members involved in the dirty war a civilian defense minister the revocation of the state of emergency and the path to real democracy Posledni But the government has started negotiations with M19 partisans Cepeda According to El Tiempo the government has promised M19 parliamentary representation through their inclusion as Liberal Party candidates involving four seats if M19 disarms and disbands Other partisans criticized this seeing it as a propaganda move that undermines the movements unity M19 only represents 5 of the movement and the governments aim appears to be to divide the partisans Posledni The Colombian Communist Party Congress was held in December How did it respond to the situation Cepeda The party called for peace and outlined the struggle for a pluralist transitional government towards peace and democracy At the end of February a Central Committee session discussed the dirty war stating that despite the terror mass emigration common in similar Latin American situations had not occurred To prevent future emigration the Central Committee considered new measures including partly transitioning the party underground However we must continue to strive for open contact with the masses despite the enormous risks Posledni Where is the party seeking allies Cepeda Comrade Antequera as deputy chairman of the UP had established numerous contacts before his murder and Senator Samper Pisano from the ruling Liberal Party was seriously injured in an attack at Bogotá airport on March 3 the day after announcing his presidential candidacy He supported democratic coexistence and ending the dirty war which he said was against Colombian interests Therefore he was targeted Notably the airports closedcircuit television controlled by the army was turned off to prevent filming the attackers One attacker died and the others escaped Bogotás police chief ten colonels and numerous police officers and bodyguards were present at the airport during the attack Posledni How did other parties react to the assassination Cepeda A joint document signed by the Colombian Communist Party UP and the Liberal Party represented by former President Turbay Ayala demands the government disband paramilitary squads indicating differing opinions within the ruling Liberal Party The Conservatives also harshly criticize the bloodshed and government passivity noting that their last president Betancur engaged in dialogue with the partisans All this is happening before next years elections Posledni The Colombian Communist Party leadership met with the president after Foreros murder What was discussed Cepeda We pointed out that Defense Minister General Guerrero Paz travels with ultraright retired General Landazábal Reyes leader of paramilitary groups and asked why The president did not answer We also stated that unless the dirty war stops the Colombian Communist Party will not participate in elections for the first time in history because we are being killed Without security guarantees from the government we cannot sacrifice more lives Posledni Thank you for the interview","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0186","doctext":"persons believed to be guerrillas today shot infantry colonel jose linzandro garcia arandi deputy commander of huehuetenango military zone in northwestern guatemala military sources told acanefe the colonel was driving his private vehicle from huehuetenango to barillas municipality this morning when he was intercepted by a group of heavily armed unidentified individuals the sources added the officer was shot several times and that his bodyguards fought off the attackers who fled into the mountains in the region it is not known whether the alleged rebels sustained any casualties the revolutionary organization of the people in arms one of the four guerrilla groups that compose the guatemalan national revolutionary unity operates in northwestern guatemala","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0186","doctext":"Today individuals suspected to be guerrillas shot Infantry Colonel Jose Linzandro Garcia Arandi the deputy commander of the Huehuetenango military zone in northwestern Guatemala According to military sources the colonel was driving his private car from Huehuetenango to Barillas municipality when a group of heavily armed unidentified men intercepted him The sources mentioned that the colonel was shot multiple times and his bodyguards engaged the attackers who then escaped into the nearby mountains It remains unclear if the alleged rebels suffered any casualties The Revolutionary Organization of the People in Arms one of the four guerrilla groups that form the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity operates in the northwest region of Guatemala","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0187","doctext":"the amnesty mentioned by daubuisson nationalist republican alliance leader is nothing more than the revival of something that has already been soundly defeated this proposal is completely out of touch with the current balance of forces and as we may gather from his statements essentially reflects the plans of the new arena nationalist republican alliance government which will be imposed on 1 june to intensify the war the salvadoran people are ready to face the warmongering maneuvers of the true representative of arena deaths squads who is now trying to create a terrorist state through new repressive actions however since arena won the march election farce the salvadoran people are becoming increasingly aware of the need to confront such repressive actions arena has nothing new to offer it is offering old and failed tactics in the face of a new situation in the country that is a signficant change in the balance of forces in favor of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front and the great majority of the people this will undoubtedly encourage a struggle as soon as the new arena government is installed daubuisson and arena will scare nobody with plans that are completely detached from a genuine willingness to achieve peace the fmln has presented a prudent peace proposal based on an objective analysis of the current balance of forces it is important for the salvadoran people to realize that the degree of unity reached to face arenas plans will be the key to counter the repression that the armed forces and arena are already promoting","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0187","doctext":"DAubuissons proposed amnesty backed by the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA is simply a rehash of a previously defeated initiative This proposal is disconnected from the current power dynamics and as indicated by his statements reflects the new ARENA governments plan to escalate the conflict starting June 1 The Salvadoran populace is prepared to counter the aggressive tactics of ARENAs death squads which aim to establish a terrorist state through repressive measures Despite ARENAs victory in the contentious March elections the Salvadoran people are increasingly recognizing the necessity to resist such repression ARENA offers nothing novel it relies on outdated and failed tactics in a new national context where the balance of power has notably shifted in favor of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN and the majority of the people This shift will likely spur resistance once the new ARENA administration takes control DAubuisson and ARENAs strategies lacking genuine peace efforts will not intimidate anyone The FMLN has proposed a prudent peace plan based on a realistic assessment of the current power balance It is crucial for the Salvadoran people to understand that unity in opposing ARENAs plans is essential to counter the repression already being promoted by the armed forces and ARENA","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0188","doctext":"the insurgent group alfaro lives damn it avc today reaffirmed the suspension of its armed activities and blamed extreme rightist groups for several attacks and assaults that have taken place in the past few weeks avc spokesman patricio leon said the avc is a serious responsible organization we have put down our weapons we have suspended all types of armed activities in midjanuary the avc signed an unconditional agreement with president rodrigo borjas administration in which it pledged to give up its illegal activities and rejoin the countrys political life however news sources blamed the group for 13 bank robberies that have taken place since the agreement was signed and for a series of attacks on a police chief the home of an army general and bodyguards of defense minister general jorge felix leon said that these actions were intended to undermine the agreement with the government because the extreme right wing wants to blame the avc which is now engaged in different activities the avc spokesman emphasized his conviction that there are democratic ways of solving the nations problems he disclosed that in the past few hours the avc formed an organization for political dialogue so the solutions to those problems will not remain mere good intentions patricio leon said the avcs political dialogue organization will begin its activities by seeking a consensus on the amount of an announced wage increase","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0188","doctext":"The insurgent group Alfaro Lives Damn It AVC today reiterated the cessation of their armed actions attributing recent attacks and robberies to extreme rightwing factions Patricio Leon the AVC spokesperson stated that the AVC is a responsible organization that has laid down its arms and halted all armed activities In midJanuary the AVC entered into an unconditional agreement with President Rodrigo Borjas administration committing to abandon illegal activities and reintegrate into the countrys political framework Despite this news outlets have accused the group of 13 bank heists since the agreement and several attacks on a police chief an army generals residence and the bodyguards of Defense Minister General Jorge Felix Leon argued that these incidents aim to sabotage the agreement with the government asserting that rightwing extremists seek to blame the AVC which is now focused on different pursuits The AVC spokesperson stressed his belief in democratic solutions for national issues He revealed that the AVC has recently established a political dialogue organization to ensure that solutions move beyond mere good intentions Leon mentioned that the AVCs new political dialogue group will commence its efforts by striving for consensus on the proposed wage increase","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0189","doctext":"president duarte said this afternoon that president elect alfredo cristianis peace proposal deserves respect and that one must hope that it will produce results that will benefit the salvadoran people the president made this statement at comalpa airport upon his return from the united states he added that he will resume his duties tomorrow even though his cancer has grown there has been very negative speculation about the presidents health but he stated that he will resume his duties in the next few hours begin recording duarte the tests i underwent indicate that the liver cancer has grown it has not spread but it has grown which adds to the risk i underwent a 5day treatment and i will have to return as soon as i pass the presidency on to my successor i will return to the hospital on 2 june for another checkup and treatment reporter when will you resume your duties duarte immediately i am the president and as soon as i set foot on salvadoran soil i resume my duties end recording in regard to the searches that have been conducted at various union headquarters duarte said he was not fully aware of the circumstances in which these were carried out however he said the democratic process must be defended when democratic freedoms turn into libertinism begin recording duarte one must not confuse the freedom of all salvadorans to express themselves hold demonstrations join unions and work for their aspirations with terrorist and subversive actions that attack democracy one must not confuse these things this is one of the basic points i have tried to make all sectors understand i have been creating political opportunities in the country so that gradually we will learn to live freely in a democracy while respecting one another end recording asked about the united front that arena nationalist republican alliance is promoting in the legislative assembly the president said that if this benefits the country it deserves support begin recording duarte the establishment of a policy for peace has always been supported by the outgoing president in other words by me i have publicly stated this and i have tried to achieve peace through words indistinct it will now be up to another president i have to show respect for presidentelect cristiani who must be given the opportunity to begin his term in an atmosphere in which he can present his ideas proposals and solutions words indistinct to find the path to peace end recording president duarte did not comment on the peace proposal that was recently announced by arena because he said he was not familiar with it adding that it would be unethical to question the proposals and efforts of the next president however he said that any efforts for peace must be supported","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0189","doctext":"President Duarte stated this afternoon that Presidentelect Alfredo Cristianis peace proposal deserves respect and should be given a chance to produce positive results for the Salvadoran people He made this comment at Comalapa Airport upon returning from the United States mentioning he will resume his duties tomorrow despite his worsening cancer Duarte acknowledged the negative speculation about his health but assured he would resume his responsibilities shortly He revealed that his liver cancer has grown increasing the risk and that he underwent a fiveday treatment He will return to the hospital on June 2 for another checkup and treatment after handing over the presidency to his successor Duarte affirmed that he would immediately resume his duties as president upon stepping on Salvadoran soil Concerning the searches at various union headquarters he admitted to not being fully aware of the details but emphasized the need to defend the democratic process when freedoms turn into libertinism He stressed the importance of not confusing the legitimate rights of Salvadorans to express themselves hold demonstrations and join unions with terrorist and subversive actions that undermine democracy This principle has been a cornerstone of his efforts to foster political opportunities allowing the country to gradually learn to live freely in a democratic society while respecting one another Regarding the united front promoted by ARENA in the legislative assembly Duarte stated that if it benefits the country it should be supported He reiterated his longstanding support for peace policies emphasizing that he has always tried to achieve peace and now it is up to the new president Duarte expressed respect for Presidentelect Cristiani highlighting the need to provide him with an atmosphere to present his ideas and solutions for peace While Duarte refrained from commenting on ARENAs recent peace proposal due to unfamiliarity and ethical considerations he underscored that all efforts for peace must be supported","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0190","doctext":"presidentelect alfredo cristiani yesterday announced changes in the armys strategy toward urban terrorism and the farabundo marti national liberation fronts fmln diplomatic offensive to isolate the new government abroad cristiani said we must adjust our politicalmilitary strategy and modify laws to allow us to professionally counter the fmlns strategy during a news conference yesterday morning the presidentelect and member of the nationalist republican alliance arena presented the basic viewpoints of his administration which will replace christian democrat napoleon duartes administration on 1 june as the presidentelect was making this statement he learned about the assasination of attorney general roberto garcia alvarado sentence as published alvarado was killed by a bomb presumably placed by an urban guerrilla group on top of his armored vehicle as it stopped at an intersection in san miguelito neighborhood north of the capital the fmln is abandoning guerrilla warfare tactics in rural areas and increasingly resorting to the establishment of civilian fronts in the main cities and to urban terrorism in an attempt to destabilize the government at the international level the guerrillas are trying to elicit negative reaction toward the new government to isolate us politically from the world cristiani said vice presidentelect francisco merino accompanied him he added obviously if warranted by the situation we must resort to legal mechanisms should the situation become difficult or impossible to control our harsher measure would be to declare a state of siege since early april the fmln has been carrying out a strong offensive against private companies and the banking system and has stepped up sabotage actions against telephone and electricity networks in addition to the attack on the attorney general there were other attacks in which guerrilla deserter miguel castellanos and francisco pecorrini both of whom were rightwing ideologues were killed and carlos mendoza chief editor of analisis magazine was wounded castellanos and pecorrini were connected with that magazine","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0190","doctext":"Presidentelect Alfredo Cristiani announced revisions to the armys approach to urban terrorism and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Fronts FMLN diplomatic effort to isolate the upcoming government Cristiani stated We need to adapt our politicalmilitary tactics and amend laws to effectively counter the FMLNs strategies During a morning press conference the presidentelect representing the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA outlined his administrations core views which will take over from Christian Democrat Napoleon Duartes administration on June 1 While Cristiani was making this announcement news broke about the assassination of Attorney General Roberto Garcia Alvarado Alvarado was killed by a bomb likely placed by an urban guerrilla group on his armored vehicle as it halted at an intersection in the San Miguelito neighborhood north of the capital Cristiani noted that the FMLN is moving away from rural guerrilla tactics and increasingly forming civilian fronts in major cities and employing urban terrorism to destabilize the government Internationally the guerrillas aim to provoke a negative response to the new government to isolate it politically Vice Presidentelect Francisco Merino who was with Cristiani added If necessary we must use legal mechanisms If the situation becomes uncontrollable our most severe response would be to declare a state of siege Since early April the FMLN has launched a strong offensive against private companies and the banking system and has increased sabotage activities targeting telephone and electricity networks Besides the attack on the Attorney General other attacks have occurred resulting in the deaths of guerrilla deserter Miguel Castellanos and Francisco Pecorrini both rightwing ideologues and the wounding of Carlos Mendoza chief editor of Analisis magazine Castellanos and Pecorrini were affiliated with that magazine","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0191","doctext":"colonel rene emilio ponce chairman of the salvadoran armed forces joint chiefs of staff has disclosed a rebel plan to destabilize the country through street violence col ponce said military intelligence uncovered the plan which involves several unions and mass organizations according to col ponce there will be violent actions in three departments san salvador santa ana and san miguel the unts national unity of salvadoran unions the university of el salvador the mptl bread land work and liberty movement and a word indistinct shock group will lead the actions ponce said he is revealing this to keep these actions from taking place however he said if they are carried out the appropriate measures have been taken he added the rebels plan to burn vehicles destroy stores bomb telephone lines and step up sabotage of electricity lines begin recording ponce to accompany these violent mass activities they plan to attack the mariona jail we know the unts will pay 7 colons to every participant in a demonstration they are also sponsoring a demonstration at a camp for displaced persons honest people can rest at ease the salvadoran armed forces will take the appropriate legal measures to ensure the rights of all citizens we have already begun taking some actions to counter any violent actions they may carry out on 1 may end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0191","doctext":"Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce head of the Salvadoran Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff has unveiled a rebel scheme aimed at causing unrest in the nation through street violence Col Ponce stated that military intelligence discovered the plot which includes involvement from various unions and mass organizations He noted that violent activities are expected in three regions San Salvador Santa Ana and San Miguel The groups leading these actions include the UNTS National Unity of Salvadoran Unions the University of El Salvador the MPTL Bread Land Work and Liberty Movement and an unspecified shock group Ponce disclosed this information to prevent these events from occurring but assured that measures are in place if they do The insurgents plan to set vehicles on fire damage stores bomb telephone lines and increase sabotage of power lines Additionally they intend to assault the Mariona jail Ponce revealed that the UNTS is offering 7 colons to each demonstrator and is also organizing a protest at a camp for displaced people He reassured that lawabiding citizens need not worry as the Salvadoran armed forces will take legal steps to protect everyones rights Preparations have already begun to counter any violent actions anticipated on May 1","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0192","doctext":"mr president can you give us accurate information on this clash garcia i came here region of los molinos 8 km northeast of the city of jauja junin department with the defense minister and with the president of the joint command to observe the site of a clash that occurred this morning when an army patrol coming from jauja and heading for julcan intercepted two vehicles carrying a large number of heavily armed subversives according to the first reports based on the documents seized from the subversives they were heading for concepcion which they were planning to attack fortunately they were intercepted by the army at this place we had 6 deaths among them a lieutenant while more than 60 subversives died a total of 47 fal rifles and submachine guns were recovered they were heavily armed and they carried knapsacks with bombs they had vehicles an communications equipment we came here to support the action by the army because the army needs our support and to let the entire country become aware of the seriousness of the situation and of the magnitude and intensity of the struggle that the armed forces are now waging in defense of democracy and of the nation i believe that this dramatic event and the loss of our soldiers and officers should make the entire country aware of the enormous responsibility that each and every one of us share in the antisubversive struggle all the forces of the state and all the arms of the nation have been placed under the responsibility of the respective organizations of the joint armed forces command to fight and to eradicate this terrible threat of subversion subversive violence has caused death material losses uncertainty fear and insecurity and a threat to our democracy reporter mr president is there information on the group to which the subversives belong garcia according to the first reports they belong to the self styled tupac amaru revolutionary movement mrta reporter mr president you have two passports in your hands what do they say where were they issued and to whom did they belong garcia identification papers were found on almost all subversives although most of them are forged these two bolivian as heard passports however are among the papers that seem to be legitimate these passports mark the arrivals an departures of persons who as we can see have misused the right to enter peru it seems that there are other foreigners among the dead subversives according to an initial evaluation many of those who attacked the town of juanjui 1 12 years ago might be among the dead reporter mr president were the owners of those passports the leaders of the subversive group garcia no we cannot confirm that they were the leaders but they were the persons to whom the passports were issued reporter are there chiefs among the dead subversives garcia according to the information gathered by the officers there might be chiefs among the dead reporter how many mr president garcia just a few perhaps two or three because of the arm bands they were wearing reporter the general told us that this is one of the harshest blows that the army has dealt to subversives garcia is one of the strongest blows and it will certainly not be the last one we have total confidence in the armed forces joint command and we fully support its action it is very deplorable dramatic and tragic that this dramatic event should convey the image of peru to our own fellow countrymen and possibly to foreign countries democracy however should defend itself it is both necessary and imperative that we end this terrible threat through the military power of the nation and through the action of the government which was elected by the people this has been a hard blow but it should be just one of the hard blows that the police and the armed forces deal until this threat is totally eliminated reporter thank you very much end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0192","doctext":"Mr President can you provide us with precise details about this conflict Garcia I arrived here with the Defense Minister and the President of the Joint Command to examine the scene of a clash that took place this morning northeast of Jauja in the Los Molinos region An army patrol from Jauja on its way to Julcan encountered two vehicles filled with heavily armed insurgents Initial reports suggest based on seized documents that the insurgents were en route to Concepcion for an attack Luckily the army intercepted them here We suffered six casualties including a lieutenant while over 60 insurgents were killed A total of 47 FAL rifles and submachine guns were confiscated The insurgents were wellarmed and had bombs in their backpacks along with vehicles and communication gear We are here to support the armys actions because they need our backing and to inform the nation about the severity of the situation and the scale and intensity of the armed forces struggle to defend democracy and the nation This tragic event and the loss of our soldiers should awaken the entire country to the immense responsibility we all share in the antiinsurgency fight All state forces and national arms are under the command of the respective organizations and the joint armed forces command to combat and eradicate this grave threat of subversion Subversive violence has brought death destruction fear and insecurity jeopardizing our democracy Reporter Mr President do you have any information on the group the insurgents belong to Garcia Initial reports indicate they are from the selfproclaimed Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA Reporter Mr President you have two passports What do they reveal Where were they issued and who owned them Garcia Identification papers were found on nearly all insurgents though most are fake However these two passports seemingly authentic are from Bolivia They record the movements of individuals who have abused their entry rights into Peru It appears there are other foreigners among the dead insurgents A preliminary assessment suggests some attackers from the Juanjui raid 15 years ago are among the deceased Reporter Mr President were the passport holders leaders of the insurgent group Garcia We cannot confirm they were leaders but they were the passport holders Reporter Are there leaders among the dead insurgents Garcia Officers reports indicate there might be leaders among the dead Reporter How many Mr President Garcia A few perhaps two or three identifiable by their armbands Reporter The general mentioned this is one of the armys significant blows to the insurgents Garcia It is indeed one of the strongest and it will not be the last We have complete confidence in the joint command of the armed forces and fully support their actions It is tragic and regrettable that this event portrays such a dire image of Peru to our citizens and possibly to other nations However democracy must defend itself It is crucial that we eliminate this severe threat through military force and government actions chosen by the people This has been a significant blow but it should be just one among many by the police and armed forces until this threat is entirely eradicated Reporter Thank you very much End recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0193","doctext":"the salvadoran army today launched a military operation in san salvador which included vehicle searches to prevent a terrorist plan that trade unions will supposedly carry out tomorrow following guerrilla orders thousands of soldiers and military police are patrolling the capital by land and air controlling the entrances to san salvador and have increased searches of vehicles and buses for weapons this operation takes place on the eve of a farabundo marti national liberation front fmln offensive scheduled for tomorrow when labor unions have announced they will hold demonstrations in san salvador and other cities commemorating international labor day the armed forces press committee coprefa has televised warnings accompanied by video clips showing street riots raids on business establishments and burning of vehicles the armys campaign against the workers march was preceded by raids of four union headquarters in san salvador and the arrest of some 100 members of humanitarian and labor organizations on charges of possessing weapons explosives and subversive propaganda leaders of the major opposition unions and leftist politicians warned today that the threats against the march reflect an increase of repression by the future nationalist republican alliance arena government before its 1 june inauguration in a communique arena stated that the campaign of violence expected in may is based on plans by the sandinist government to destabilize area governments the guerrillas have warned that they will start a military offensive tomorrow to pressure the government to begin a dialogue that could lead to a political solution of the conflict the main salvadoran labor unions denied the charges made by the armed forces and have intensified their calls to their members to march for peace with justice work and liberty a war of words has been launced on the media which broadcasts calls from the army asking workers not to participate in the marches while unions urge their members to commemorate the chicago incidents at the end of the last century msgr gregorio rosa chavez archbishop of san salvador today asked the army to act calmly and without prejudice against the trade unions we hope authorities will not silence the workers legitimate clamor for more justice and peace rosa chavez said the prelate said that labor and peasant groups will march peacefully and that they are not looking for confrontation but demanding justice and peace according to the armed forces the guerrillas through front organizations will carry out violent actions such as sabotages on commercial establishments banks destruction of private and public vehicles in san salvador santa ana and san miguel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0193","doctext":"The Salvadoran army initiated a military operation in San Salvador today implementing vehicle inspections to thwart a purported terrorist plot by trade unions allegedly acting on guerrilla instructions Thousands of soldiers and military police are monitoring the capital both by land and air scrutinizing all entry points to San Salvador and have increased vehicle and bus inspections for weapons This operation occurs on the eve of a planned offensive by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN coinciding with labor unions planned demonstrations in San Salvador and other cities to mark International Labor Day The Armed Forces Press Committee COPREFA has broadcast warnings accompanied by footage of street riots business raids and burning vehicles Prior to this campaign against the workers march raids were conducted on four union headquarters in San Salvador leading to the arrest of around 100 members of humanitarian and labor organizations on charges of possessing weapons explosives and subversive materials Prominent opposition union leaders and leftist politicians have denounced todays threats against the march as indicative of escalating repression by the incoming Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA government set to take office on June 1 In a communique ARENA claimed that the anticipated violence in May stems from plans by the Sandinista government to destabilize regional governments Guerrillas have announced a military offensive starting tomorrow to pressure the government into dialogue for a political resolution to the conflict Main Salvadoran labor unions have denied the armed forces allegations and continue to urge their members to march for peace with justice work and liberty A media war has ensued with the army urging workers to avoid the marches while unions call on members to remember the Chicago incidents from the late 19th century Today Archbishop Gregorio Rosa Chavez of San Salvador appealed to the army to act calmly and without prejudice towards the trade unions We hope authorities will not suppress the workers legitimate demands for more justice and peace Rosa Chavez stated The prelate emphasized that labor and peasant groups will march peacefully seeking justice and peace without confrontation According to the armed forces the guerrillas through front organizations plan to engage in violent acts such as sabotaging commercial establishments and banks and destroying private and public vehicles in San Salvador Santa Ana and San Miguel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0194","doctext":"grupo radial colombiano network radio stations and la rebaja drugstores were dynamited last night in bogota resulting in the injury of six people and millions in losses the damage caused by the shock waves affected nearby vendors and residents our reporter hernando martinez has this report begin recording martinez in last nights attack on three grupo radial colombiano radio stations and two la rebaja drugstores the attackers used bombs that created large shock waves that damaged everything in their path several homes near the radio stations were seriously damaged at the same time bombs exploded in the san victorino neighborhood destroying 2 la rebaja drugstores 6 other drug stores 7 hardware stores 30 offices in nearby buildings and 22 vendor stands another dynamite charge was placed today at an establishment that everybody knows as la rebaja but which is not connected to the la rebaja chain of drugstores that bomb was defused the police have started looking for the terrorists end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0194","doctext":"Last night in Bogota a bombing targeted grupo radial colombiano network radio stations and la rebaja drugstores injuring six individuals and causing significant financial losses The shock waves from the explosions affected nearby vendors and residents Reporter Hernando Martinez provides the details begin recording Martinez Bombs were used in the attack on three grupo radial colombiano radio stations and two la rebaja drugstores causing extensive damage to surrounding areas Several homes near the radio stations sustained heavy damage Simultaneously explosions in the San Victorino neighborhood destroyed two la rebaja drugstores six other drug stores seven hardware stores 30 offices in nearby buildings and 22 vendor stands Today another dynamite charge was found at an establishment that everybody knows as la rebaja although it is not affiliated with the la rebaja drugstore chain This bomb was safely defused The police have initiated a search for the terrorists responsible for these attacks end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0195","doctext":"honduran workers today demanded the expulsion of us troops and nicaraguan contras from the country and they demanded higher wages measures to control inflation and the creation of new jobs the antiamerican feeling was more marked among the members of the leftist united federation of honduran workers futh who burned eight us flags the demonstrators also burned a coffin symbolizing the burial of the international monetary fund and the us agency for international development aid they also burned a scale model of the us palmerola military base in central honduras the honduran labor organizations held separate marches those of the right ended their demonstration at the central square in front of the statue of central american hero francisco morazan while those of the left ended their march in front of the manuel bonilla national theater the conservative confederation of honduran workers cth and the general workers federation cgt also condemned the presence of us troops and of more than 10000 nicaraguan contras in the country yankees get out of honduras contras get out to pay the foreign debt is to kill the people and jobs and not more military aid were some of the slogans on placards and banners carried by the workers the speakers from the main labor organizations demanded that president jose azconas government respect human rights amend the labor code reform the social security institute increase the minimum wage and respect the right to work and job security we want a freeze on prices of staples housing programs respect for national sovereignty democratization in central america and the establishment of the central american parliament cth secretary general victor artiles said the labor organizations stressed that there can be no peace in the country with more than 12 million unemployed and a population with deficient health education and food services they also said they are against the shipment of weapons to honduras and against the creation of new military units futh president hector hernandez said that honduras is not only facing constant pressure to devalue its currency but also daily pressure to devalue our dignity as a nation hernandez condemned the presence of us troops and the contras and he said that efforts are being made to make us pay for a foreign debt we do not owe that debt was paid a long time ago and we must ask whether it is the developed capitalist countries that owe us because of their looting of our natural resources he added oscar anibal puerto vice president of the honduran human rights defense committee codeh said that the united states and not the honduran government is the one that issues the national policy guidelines puerto condemned human rights abuses that have taken place through illegal arrests and the disappearance of more than 100 people","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0195","doctext":"Today Honduran workers called for the expulsion of US troops and Nicaraguan contras demanding higher wages inflation control measures and job creation The leftist United Federation of Honduran Workers FUTH expressed strong antiAmerican sentiments burning eight US flags Protesters also incinerated a coffin representing the International Monetary Fund and the US Agency for International Development AID along with a model of the US Palmerola military base in central Honduras Separate marches were held by different labor groups with rightwing demonstrators concluding at the central square by the statue of Francisco Morazan and leftwing groups finishing in front of the Manuel Bonilla National Theater The conservative Confederation of Honduran Workers CTH and the General Workers Federation CGT also denounced the presence of US troops and over 10000 Nicaraguan contras Workers carried placards with slogans like Yankees get out of Honduras Contras get out Paying the foreign debt kills the people and Jobs not military aid Labor leaders demanded that President Jose Azconas government uphold human rights amend labor laws reform social security raise the minimum wage and ensure job security CTH Secretary General Victor Artiles called for price freezes on essentials housing programs respect for national sovereignty democratization in Central America and the establishment of a Central American parliament The labor organizations emphasized that peace is unattainable with over 12 million unemployed and inadequate health education and food services They opposed weapon shipments to Honduras and the formation of new military units FUTH President Hector Hernandez highlighted the pressure to devalue the currency and the nations dignity condemning US troops and contras and argued that Honduras is being unfairly burdened with a foreign debt it does not owe He suggested that developed capitalist nations might owe Honduras for exploiting its natural resources Oscar Anibal Puerto Vice President of the Honduran Human Rights Defense Committee CODEH criticized the US for dictating national policy and condemned human rights violations including illegal arrests and the disappearance of over 100 people","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0196","doctext":"progressive voices in el salvador are a true alternative to the rightwing terrorist path here is shafik handal secretary general of the central committee of the communist party of el salvador begin recording handal in el salvador and throughout the world workers and peoples preparing to celebrate may day international workers day in el salvador may day will be a great journey of struggles against repression which has increased after the nationalist republican alliance triumph at the 19 march elections the journey will also be one of respect for human rights and better economic and social conditions for the working class living in a situation of total poverty and misery it will be a journey of struggle for a negotiated political solution to the conflict it will be a great effort to create a great and broad national movement in which the most varied political social and religious forces would converge to begin serious negotiations between the government and the army on one side and the farabundo marti national liberation front on the other to reach agreements that will bring a just peace and will thus open up a stage of economic social and political development democracy and selfdetermination end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0196","doctext":"Progressive factions in El Salvador present a genuine alternative to the rightwing terrorist agenda Shafik Handal the Secretary General of the Communist Partys central committee in El Salvador stated Workers and citizens worldwide including those in El Salvador are gearing up to commemorate May Day the International Workers Day This years May Day in El Salvador will be marked by significant protests against heightened repression following the Nationalist Republican Alliances victory in the March 19 elections The day will also emphasize the fight for human rights and improved economic and social conditions for the impoverished working class It symbolizes a struggle for a politically negotiated resolution to the ongoing conflict The aim is to form a vast national coalition encompassing diverse political social and religious groups to initiate serious negotiations between the government and military on one hand and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front on the other The goal is to reach agreements that will secure a just peace thereby paving the way for economic social political progress democracy and selfdetermination","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0197","doctext":"the up to date news team was attacked today by us embassy employees as the newsmen were covering a report on the explosion of two bombs in a building belonging to the embassy the explosion occurred at a us embassy warehouse located on san antonio abad street near the central electoral council complex reporter tonight at approximately 1940 a bomb went off at a us embassy warehouse near the central electoral council complex on san antonio abad street in northwest san salvador the up to date news team which was on the scene shortly after the incident was shooting video footage of the extensive damage done by the bombs when us embassy employees attacked the cameraman and his assistant the video equipment was damaged here is what happened begin recording unidentified speaker passage indistinct camaraman we do not deserve to be mistreated like this unidentified speaker we are not mistreating you get out end recording reporter at this point the camera belonging to the up to date news team was thrown on the floor so far no group has claimed responsibility for the attack on the us embassy warehouse shortly after the explosion a search for the perpetrators of the bombing was begun","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0197","doctext":"Today the up to date news team faced an assault by employees of the US embassy while reporting on the detonation of two bombs at a building owned by the embassy This explosion took place at a US embassy warehouse on San Antonio Abad Street close to the Central Electoral Council complex At around 1940 hours a bomb exploded at the warehouse near the council complex in northwest San Salvador The news team arriving shortly after the event was documenting the significant damage caused by the bombs when they were attacked by the embassy employees resulting in damage to their video equipment Here is a summary of the incident begin recording unidentified speaker indistinct passage cameraman We should not be treated this way unidentified speaker We are not mistreating you Leave now end recording reporter At this juncture the news teams camera was thrown to the ground No organization has yet taken responsibility for the bombing at the US embassy warehouse A search for the individuals responsible for the explosion commenced shortly after the incident","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0198","doctext":"salvadoran guerrillas today denied having carried out a dynamite attack against a us embassy warehouse in san salvador an attack official sources have blamed on the guerrillas there were no injuries in tuesday nights attack official sources report today that urban guerrillas threw two explosive devices from a vehicle at the san jorge warehouse a us embassy facility in the san antonio abad neighborhood in northwestern san salvador a farabundo marti national liberation front fmln spokesman claimed that the attack was a crude maneuver by the salvadoran army and the nationalist republican alliance arena which will be governing el salvador as of 1 june to complicate the guerrilla delegations us visit the rebel source confirmed an fmln decision first announced 3 months ago that no us diplomatic or economic facility in el salvador will be considered a military target an fmln delegation will meet today in new york with un assistant secretary alvaro de soto and permanent un representatives from the frg canada and spain members of the political diplomatic guerrilla delegation which obtained unrestricted visas will ask the united nations to participate more actively in the search for a political solution to the salvadoran armed conflict the guerrillas will also ask the united nations to remain alert to the situation and to exert pressure on the future arena administration to be headed by rightist alfredo cristiani to ensure that it respects human rights legislative assembly president ricardo alvarenga valdivieso an arena member described the rebel delegations us visit as dangerous and ridiculous i really do not understand how the united states could grant visas to terrorists alvarenga said in reference to the us governments denial of a visa to extreme rightwing deputy roberto daubuisson who has been linked to the death squads the delegation whose us visit will last more than 8 days is headed by salvador samayoa miguel saenz and commander mercedes del carmen letona also known as luisa us embassy officials had destroyed the cameras of the local newscast up to date whose reporters attempted to photograph the scene of the attack","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0198","doctext":"Salvadoran guerrillas have refuted accusations that they were responsible for a dynamite bombing at a US embassy warehouse in San Salvador an incident that official sources have attributed to the guerrillas The attack which occurred on Tuesday night did not result in any injuries According to official reports urban guerrillas hurled two explosive devices from a vehicle at the San Jorge warehouse a US embassy property in the San Antonio Abad area of northwestern San Salvador A spokesperson for the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN described the bombing as a crude ploy by the Salvadoran army and the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA which will take power in El Salvador on June 1 to complicate the guerrilla delegations US visit The rebel source reiterated an FMLN policy first declared three months ago that no US diplomatic or economic sites in El Salvador are to be targeted militarily An FMLN delegation is scheduled to meet today in New York with UN Assistant Secretary Alvaro de Soto and permanent UN representatives from the FRG Canada and Spain The political diplomatic guerrilla delegation which received unrestricted visas will request greater UN involvement in seeking a political resolution to the Salvadoran armed conflict Additionally the guerrillas will urge the UN to monitor the situation and pressure the incoming ARENA administration led by rightwing Alfredo Cristiani to uphold human rights Legislative Assembly President Ricardo Alvarenga Valdivieso an ARENA member called the rebel delegations US visit dangerous and ridiculous expressing confusion over how the US could issue visas to terrorists especially when the US government denied a visa to farright deputy Roberto dAubuisson linked to death squads The delegation which will spend over eight days in the US is led by Salvador Samayoa Miguel Saenz and Commander Mercedes del Carmen Letona also known as Luisa In another development US embassy officials reportedly destroyed the cameras of the local newscast Up to Date whose reporters had tried to photograph the bombing scene","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0199","doctext":"deputy pablo li ormeno of the apra american popular revolutionary alliance party was murdered this afternoon in an attack carried out by three individuals who shot him in front of his own drugstore in the villa el salvador district the body of deputy pablo li ormeno is currently at the maria auxiliadora hospital in villa maria del triunfo district he was the victim of a terrorist attack a while ago in villa el salvador according to initial investigations pablo li ormeno was ambushed by two terrorists who were waiting for him inside a car in front of lis drug store called la mercedita so far two deputies have been murdered in a cowardly fashion by terrorists in less than 15 days","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0199","doctext":"Deputy Pablo Li Ormeno of the APRA American Popular Revolutionary Alliance party was killed this afternoon in an attack executed by three individuals who shot him outside his drugstore in the Villa El Salvador district His body is now at the Maria Auxiliadora Hospital in Villa Maria del Triunfo district Earlier Pablo Li Ormeno was also the target of a terrorist attack in Villa El Salvador Preliminary investigations indicate that he was ambushed by two terrorists waiting for him in a car in front of his pharmacy La Mercedita This incident marks the second time in less than 15 days that terrorists have murdered a deputy in a cowardly manner","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0200","doctext":"for peace cristiani president duarte has not had the luck of striking a responsive chord in the salvadoran marxist guerrillas we hope that with new efforts and with the participation of salvadoran political forces we words indistinct peace we also believe it is necessary for the salvadoran conflict to be seen in its full dimension it is part of a regional problem and consequently the central american presidents have discussed the subject of this internal conflict at their meetings reporter i have a question on bilateral relations will your government respect the ruling by the international court of justice icj at the hague regarding the demarcation of the border with honduras cristiani we are going to continue to respect the agreements between the two countries we believe that we must begin to resolve all the differences that our two countries may have had as soon as possible this is one of the things that we have mentioned to president azcona contrary to what some people may have said we believe that we must seek a solution to the problems between our two countries as soon as possible and continue improving a relationship that had been suspended we are going to respect the peace process that is already under way between the two countries as well as the agreement to take the matter to the icj for resolution reporter international reports state that violence has increased in el salvador since your party won the elections i would like to ask if you tried to contact the guerrillas prior to the elections or are you going to wait for the situation to deteriorate even further words indistinct take power cristiani the marxist guerrilla movement in el salvador has publicly admitted that it is increasing its terrorist actions in our country in an attempt to destabilize the new government we have not generated any violence i believe the victory of our party in the recent elections did not represent more violence vice presidentelect merino headed the delegation that met with the salvadoran guerrillas in mexico and from the very beginning we have expressed our willingness to seek via a dialogue a solution to our conflict naturally we cannot yet act as a government and we are going to respect the current governments relationship with the guerrillas once our administration is in place we will continue to make the greatest effort to seek a dialogue and a solution reporter are you planning to ask the united states for an increase in economic and military aid cristiani no during our recent trip to washington all we said is that we trust that the u s government and people are in favor of the strengthening of democracy in el salvador on this occasion we benefitted from the democratic process but this should not generate a priori any prejudice against the new salvadoran government that could result in a modification of us aid to our country we have not asked for any increase in aid we believe that we should develop ourselves and have el salvador become selfsupporting we hope that with the help of the lord we will achieve this words indistinct not because we do not want to maintain our friendship but because we believe that el salvador can become selfsupporting reporter question indistinct cristiani frankly i was surprised by this statement by daniel ortega i do not know what he has based his opinion on i do not know if this is the result of meetings that he might have had with the members of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln who have just returned from nicaragua however as we have just reiterated our intention is to continue with the efforts that have been under way since esquipulas ii was signed and to seek democracy and peace in central america by means of a joint effort by our countries reporter it has been confirmed that the next summit of central american presidents will be held in our country in june you are slated to attend because you will be inaugurated on 1 june what position will el salvador take at the meeting and to what extent has your government complied with the costa del sol agreements continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0200","doctext":"President Duartes attempts to resonate with Salvadoran Marxist guerrillas have been unsuccessful We hope that renewed efforts and involvement from Salvadoran political forces will lead to peace The Salvadoran conflict part of a broader regional issue has been discussed by Central American presidents When asked about respecting the International Court of Justice ICJ ruling on the Honduras border Cristiani affirmed his commitment to adhering to agreements between the two nations and resolving differences quickly emphasizing the need to mend the previously strained relationship and respect the ongoing peace process and ICJ resolution agreement When questioned about the increase in violence in El Salvador postelection Cristiani attributed it to the Marxist guerrillas admission of escalating terrorist actions to destabilize the new government denying that his partys victory caused more violence He noted that Vice Presidentelect Merino had met with Salvadoran guerrillas in Mexico and despite not yet being in power they were committed to dialogue and finding a solution Cristiani clarified that they hadnt requested additional economic and military aid from the United States emphasizing selfreliance and hoping for success with divine help while maintaining their friendship with the US Regarding Daniel Ortegas comments Cristiani expressed surprise and uncertainty about their basis possibly linked to meetings with the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN He reiterated their commitment to continuing efforts initiated by the Esquipulas II agreement to achieve democracy and peace in Central America through a collaborative regional effort Finally when asked about the upcoming Central American presidents summit in June Cristiani confirmed his attendance postinauguration and committed to adhering to the Costa del Sol agreements","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0201","doctext":"senator luis alberto sanchez has been designated new president of the council of ministers this was reported by president alan garcia on arriving at government palace after paying homage in congress to late apra american popular revolutionary alliance deputy pablo li ormeno begin recording alan garcia i think it is a barbarous crime which we must repudiate and against which we must all fight we need to put all police forces in the struggle against terrorism we can no longer scatter our efforts and keep some sectors idle i have seen police agents working as drivers some of them playing the role of great personalities of chiefs i have seen many policemen doing administrative work we are paying those people and we have trained them to fight against our main enemy which is terrorism i want to tell you that the president of the council of ministers and with him all members of the ministerial cabinet have presented their resignations prime minister armando villanueva feels that a political renewal is necessary to give an opportunity to the democratic sectors to participate more actively in the struggle against subversion the murder of another congressman has led the ministers to present their resignations this political renewal must lead all peruvians to join efforts we must forget our electoral confrontations and adversities for a while and understand that the struggle against terrorism is more important than the elections we must understand that we are at war against terrorism that we are at war against drug trafficking and that this war represents a cost of thousands of millions of intis dozens of millions of dollars we must make this tremendous effort to end subversion once and for all end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0201","doctext":"Senator Luis Alberto Sanchez has been appointed as the new president of the Council of Ministers as announced by President Alan Garcia upon his return to the Government Palace after honoring the late APRA deputy Pablo Li Ormeno in Congress President Garcia condemned the barbaric crime and emphasized the need to unify police forces in the fight against terrorism criticizing the current dispersal of efforts and misuse of police personnel in noncombat roles Garcia highlighted that many officers are engaged in administrative tasks or serving as drivers which contradicts their primary training to combat terrorism He revealed that the entire ministerial cabinet led by Prime Minister Armando Villanueva has resigned with Villanueva advocating for political renewal to enable democratic sectors to more actively engage in the antisubversion struggle The assassination of another congressman has prompted these resignations signaling a need for all Peruvians to unite and set aside electoral rivalries to prioritize the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking Garcia stressed that this war incurs substantial economic costs amounting to thousands of millions of intis and millions of dollars and called for a concerted effort to eradicate subversion permanently","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0202","doctext":"we have learned that there is talk of a coup in guatemala so far it is not known who is responsible for this blow against democracy in guatemala people who have spoken over the telephone from guatemala city with voz de honduras have told us that there are reports in guatemala about a coup detat that reportedly occurred early this morning guatemalan air force planes are flying over the guatemalan capital to date there are no exact reports on the situation it has been established that guatemalan air force planes are flying over various parts of guatemala city","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0202","doctext":"Reports have surfaced about a potential coup in Guatemala though the parties behind this challenge to democracy remain unidentified Individuals who have communicated from Guatemala City with Voz de Honduras have indicated that the coup allegedly took place early this morning Guatemalan Air Force aircraft are currently observed flying over the capital As of now there are no precise updates on the situation It has been confirmed that Guatemalan Air Force planes are patrolling various areas of Guatemala City","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0203","doctext":"official sources reported today that the salvadoran guerrilla groups have increased their sabotage against the national electrical system in the past few hours leaving 40 percent of the national territory without electricity while intermittent blackouts have occurred in the rest of the country the entire eastern zone of the country was without electricity today according to a report from the lempa river hydroelectric executive commission cel which stated that on monday farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas blew up several structures in that region the report added that the sabotage occurred on the outskirts of usulutan department where other structures were also blown up early this morning in this capital fmln urban commandoes blew up at least three poles supporting secondary lines and an as yet undetermined number of poles and towers in different locations in the countrys central and western region in the wake of the new attacks against the electrical system on monday the cel started a turbogas plant in the eastern city of san miguel to partially solve the countrys energy crisis meanwhile national police director colonel carlos guzman said that the fmln will accelerate the sabotage as 1 june approaches when the rightwing nationalist republican alliance arena will take power col guzman also announced that military intelligence has discovered plans to murder armed forces high command members and future arena administration officials guzman added that the plans would be carried out by fmln urban commandos the death threats do not frighten us he said without providing details on the guerrillas plans to carry out the murders","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0203","doctext":"Official sources announced today that Salvadoran guerrilla groups have intensified their sabotage on the national electrical system recently resulting in 40 percent of the national territory losing power while the rest of the country has experienced sporadic blackouts The entire eastern region was without electricity today as reported by the Lempa River Hydroelectric Executive Commission CEL which noted that on Monday Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN guerrillas destroyed several structures in that area The report also mentioned that the sabotage took place near the Usulutan department where additional structures were destroyed early this morning In the capital FMLN urban commandos demolished at least three poles supporting secondary lines along with an undetermined number of poles and towers across the central and western parts of the country Following these new attacks on the electrical system CEL initiated a turbogas plant in the eastern city of San Miguel on Monday to partially address the energy crisis Meanwhile National Police Director Colonel Carlos Guzman stated that the FMLN is expected to escalate sabotage activities as June 1 approaches the date when the rightwing Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA is set to assume power Colonel Guzman also revealed that military intelligence has uncovered plans to murder members of the armed forces high command and future ARENA administration officials He added that these plans are to be executed by FMLN urban commandos The death threats do not intimidate us he declared without divulging further details on the guerrillas assassination plots","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0204","doctext":"concerning a lastminute report which international news agencies are attributing to a clandestine radio venceremos announcement of an operation concerning attacks against several military garrisons in various parts of the country we interviewed colonel mauricio ernesto vargas commander in chief of the 3d infantry brigade stationed in san miguel we contacted him by telephone as follows begin recording sorto colonel is it true this is part of a regional or national operation to attack the nationalist republican alliance vargas i do not know if this is part of a regional or national operation all i know is that these are treacherous cowardly actions because they are afraid of confronting the soldiers the 3d infantry brigade military units in san miguel there were five explosions in open areas about 2 to 3 km apart there were no casualties or material damage inflicted on the 3d infantry brigade or its installations they hit some fuel tanks filled with about 3000 gallons of gasoline which started a fire however the fires were in open areas so there have been no casualties or material damage to the installations sorto the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln claims it seized el salitre estate and from there attacked the 3d infantry brigade vargas el salitre estate was not occupied an old shack on the estate was set ablaze but the fire department controlled the fire i think these are the great revolutionary victories the fmln talks about attacks against fixed installations that contain no military units where not even peasants are sleeping at the time i believe this is where the fmln says it fights heroically for 4 hours to burn seven patches of crops and how it claims it heroically fights to down power towers which are unmoving objects these are the only great actions it carries out but these actions are against fixed targets that cannot move i repeat these are cowardly actions that do not confront the soldiers who represent the military abilities of the government and the country sorto do you have any units combing the area vargas yes definitely we have men in the area the truth is that at 0200 today units were being mobilized as i said these are cowardly actions carried out in the dark and the fmln flees when it sees our welltrained men in military uniform that is all i have to say sorto you have permanent guards for san miguel some of the market vendors told us for the first time not a single shot was heard vargas yes that is right as i said there have not been any attacks or harassment just five explosive devices which does not represent any changes in the correlation of military forces the people of san miguel should be calm we will provide them with security the people of the eastern area of the country should be calm because we will increase our abilities and efforts to provide them with all the security possible the fmln will have to pay for being so audacious sorto the fmln said it was fighting in berlin and alegria vargas we have no knowledge of any action in berlin and alegria we have reports that in san ildefonso san vicente department south of cabanas there were problems because the national guard which we support throughout the national territory reported some catapults had been fired however nothing else happened and i have no reports of any action in other places sorto today is mothers day vargas yes definitely greetings to all mothers have faith and hope that your sons are here from the general to the last soldier and they love you very much and are working for you so you will have the peace and tranquility you need as mothers to generate love and courage for each of your sons on behalf of all your sons the soldiers to all mothers of the eastern area and of el salvador receive love and kisses end recording","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0204","doctext":"Regarding a lastminute report attributed by international news agencies to a clandestine Radio Venceremos announcement about operations targeting multiple military garrisons nationwide we interviewed Colonel Mauricio Ernesto Vargas the commander of the 3rd Infantry Brigade in San Miguel We contacted him via phone and the following is the recorded conversation Sorto Colonel is this part of a regional or national campaign to attack the Nationalist Republican Alliance Vargas I am unsure if this is a regional or national campaign All I know is these are underhanded cowardly actions as they fear facing our soldiers the 3rd Infantry Brigade units In San Miguel there were five explosions in open areas about 2 to 3 km apart causing no casualties or damage to our brigade or its facilities They targeted some fuel tanks containing approximately 3000 gallons of gasoline igniting a fire However since the fires were in open areas there were no injuries or damage to our installations Sorto The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN claims it seized El Salitre estate and attacked the 3rd Infantry Brigade from there Vargas El Salitre estate was not occupied An old shack on the estate was set on fire but the fire department extinguished it These socalled revolutionary victories the FMLN boasts about involve attacking fixed installations without military units where even peasants arent sleeping They claim to fight heroically for hours to burn small crop patches or topple static power towers These actions are against immobile targets and do not confront our soldiers who embody the governments and countrys military prowess Sorto Are there any units patrolling the area Vargas Yes we have personnel in the area Early this morning at 0200 units were mobilized As I mentioned these are cowardly actions executed in the dark and the FMLN retreats when they see our welltrained soldiers in uniform Thats all I have to say Sorto You have permanent guards in San Miguel Some market vendors noted no gunshots were heard for the first time Vargas Thats correct As stated there were no attacks or harassment just five explosive devices which doesnt alter the military balance The people of San Miguel should remain calm we will ensure their security The eastern region should also stay calm as we are boosting our capabilities and efforts to provide maximum security The FMLN will face consequences for their audacity Sorto The FMLN claimed to be fighting in Berlin and Alegria Vargas We have no reports of any action in Berlin and Alegria We have information that in San Ildefonso San Vicente departmentsouth of Cabañasthere were issues due to some catapulted projectiles reported by the National Guard whom we support nationwide However nothing further occurred and I have no reports of activity elsewhere Sorto Today is Mothers Day Vargas Yes indeed greetings to all mothers have faith and hope that your sonsfrom the general to the last soldierlove you deeply and are working to ensure your peace and tranquility On behalf of all soldiers we send love and kisses to the mothers of the eastern area and all of El Salvador End recording","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0205","doctext":"rebel sources have reported that the salvadoran guerrilla movement today inflicted almost 100 casualties on the salvadoran army during attacks on 15 towns in 7 departments radio venceremos the farabundo marti national liberation fronts fmln official radio station said the rebels attacked the guards who watch over the town of tejutepeque in the northeastern department of cabanas inflicting 90 casualties including dead or wounded the salvadoran armed forces which confirmed the attack indicated that the rebels sustained 19 casualties including dead or wounded while 3 soldiers were killed and 6 wounded in a 2hour clash that took place in tejutepeque 60 km northwest of san salvador according to the rebels an officer and a sergeant were killed in the tejutepeque attack which began early in the morning of 10 may the armed forces press committee coprefa played down the rebel attack and admitted another three army casualties and the death of one guerrilla during various attacks on army positions throughout the country the first guerrilla military bulletin broadcast by the clandestine radio station did not report any rebel casualties the new rebel offensive announced in april is called everybody against the nationalist republican alliance arena and to struggle for peace with that offensive the rebels intend to destabilize the new government of presidentelect alfredo cristiani who is an arena leader cristiani will assume the presidency on 1 june and will be replacing christian democratic president jose napoleon duarte the rebel station added that another three casualties were inflicted on troops of military detachment no 3 who watch over the town of anamoros in the eastern department of la union military spokesmen asserted that one guerrilla was killed during the attack on military positions in chirilagua san miguel department a fuel pump was destroyed by shrapnel from explosive devices hurled by guerrillas against a garrison of the 3d infantry brigade headquartered in san miguel the countrys third most important city colonel mauricio vargas commander of the 3d brigade said the rebel attacks are actions carried out under the cover of darkness and are treacherous and cowardly acts because the rebels are afraid to face the soldiers who represent the government and the countrys military power vargas said the rebels did not inflict casualties on or cause damage to the garrison the guerrillas also attacked the soldiers guarding two coffee mills in santiago de maria usulutan department they did not inflict any casualties radio venceremos reported that the rebels destroyed the municipal office a gasoline station and the civil defense post in el congo santa ana department according to military sources three members of the socalled civil defense were wounded when their post was attacked in a village near metapan santa ana department a military source added that a telecommunications office was destroyed and five houses damaged by explosives in aguilares in san salvadors northern suburb the rebels said they attacked military positions in chalatenango san vicente la paz and morazan departments in northern central and northwestern el salvador respectively without inflicting any casualties on government troops","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0205","doctext":"Rebel sources indicated that the Salvadoran guerrilla movement inflicted nearly 100 casualties on the Salvadoran army during attacks on 15 towns across 7 departments Radio Venceremos the official station of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN reported that the rebels targeted the guards in Tejutepeque located in the northeastern department of Cabanas resulting in 90 casualties both dead and wounded The Salvadoran armed forces confirmed the attack stating that the rebels suffered 19 casualties including dead and wounded while 3 soldiers were killed and 6 wounded in a 2hour clash in Tejutepeque 60 km northwest of San Salvador According to the rebels an officer and a sergeant were killed in the morning attack on 10 May The armed forces press committee COPREFA minimized the rebel assault and acknowledged three additional army casualties and the death of one guerrilla in various attacks on army positions nationwide The clandestine radio stations first guerrilla military bulletin did not mention any rebel casualties The new rebel offensive announced in April and named Everybody Against the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA and to Struggle for Peace aims to destabilize the incoming government of Presidentelect Alfredo Cristiani an ARENA leader set to assume office on 1 June succeeding Christian Democratic President Jose Napoleon Duarte The rebel station also reported three more casualties inflicted on Military Detachment No 3 troops in Anamoros La Union department Military spokesmen claimed that one guerrilla was killed in an attack on military positions in Chirilagua San Miguel department A fuel pump was destroyed by shrapnel from explosives thrown by guerrillas at a garrison of the 3rd Infantry Brigade in San Miguel the countrys thirdlargest city Colonel Mauricio Vargas commander of the 3rd Brigade described the rebel attacks as treacherous and cowardly acts conducted under the cover of darkness asserting that the rebels fear facing soldiers representing the government and military power Vargas noted that the rebels did not inflict casualties or damage on the garrison The guerrillas also attacked soldiers guarding two coffee mills in Santiago de Maria Usulutan department without causing any casualties Radio Venceremos reported that the rebels destroyed the municipal office a gasoline station and the civil defense post in El Congo Santa Ana department Military sources reported that three civil defense members were wounded when their post was attacked in a village near Metapan Santa Ana department A military source added that a telecommunications office was destroyed and five houses were damaged by explosives in Aguilares a northern suburb of San Salvador The rebels claimed to have attacked military positions in Chalatenango San Vicente La Paz and Morazan departments in northern central and northwestern El Salvador respectively without inflicting casualties on government troops","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0206","doctext":"the latest coup attempt against guatemalan president vinicio cerezo is not an isolated event it shows the christian democratic governments precariousness unable to make good its lukewarm election promises this government has taken a completely defensive policy harassed by attempted coups government corruption administrative ineptness and insurgent activities cerezos administration is plagued by evident instability his government is still hostage to the military high command which temporarily surrendered power after many years of dictatorship nevertheless cerezo is the victim of military men who have been kept away from positions of greater power by their fellow officers this seems to have been the cause of the most recent plot against the civilian government this plot masterminded by air force officers was crushed by officers who decided to support the president for the time being guatemala 85 percent of whose population lives in poverty is plagued by paramilitary groups that spread panic particularly among the peasant and indian population in collusion with the powerful and wellarmed army another sign of the governments increasing weakness is that important decisions are made by the military high command which dominates key economic sectors cerezos power was threatened a few days ago by the disclosure that guatemalan forces for a long time had been staging joint counterinsurgency operations with us soldiers this participation casts doubts on cerezos alleged active neutrality in central america and turns guatemala into just another springboard for the deployment of us forces as part of the socalled lowintensity war according to the guatemalan national revolutionary unity war exercises are staged in guatemala with troops from the us bases in the panama canal area on 31 january a us pilot flying a us plane was killed when he tried to land at the guatemala city air force base the rebels asserted the plane was hit by antiaircraft fire in addition us troops were deployed in guatemalas chimaltenango department in november 1988 shortly after the murder of 22 peasants last february the guerrillas noticed flights near the scene of the massacre by us air force chinook helicopters that participated in counterinsurgency operations or in missions to support the guatemalan army the most recent coup attempt in guatemala and the discovery of an increasing presence of us troops in that country has placed cerezos government in a serious difficult position cerezo seems to be forced to obey a society made up of people much more powerful than him","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0206","doctext":"The latest coup attempt against Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo underscores the fragile state of the Christian Democratic government Failing to fulfill its tepid election promises the administration has adopted a largely defensive stance Besieged by coup attempts corruption administrative incompetence and insurgent activity Cerezos leadership is marked by obvious instability The government remains under the thumb of the military high command which relinquished power only temporarily after years of dictatorship Cerezo has become a target for military officers who have been excluded from higher power by their peers a factor behind the recent conspiracy against the civilian government This plot orchestrated by air force officers was thwarted by those who chose to back the president for now Guatemala where 85 percent of the population lives in poverty is terrorized by paramilitary groups especially affecting peasants and indigenous people in league with the powerful and wellarmed army Another indication of the governments waning strength is that critical decisions are made by the military high command which controls key economic sectors Cerezos authority was recently jeopardized by revelations that Guatemalan forces have long conducted joint counterinsurgency operations with US soldiers This involvement raises questions about Cerezos claimed neutrality in Central America portraying Guatemala as a launchpad for US forces in the socalled lowintensity war According to the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity military exercises are conducted in Guatemala with troops from US bases in the Panama Canal area On January 31 a US pilot died while attempting to land at the Guatemala City air force base with rebels claiming the plane was hit by antiaircraft fire Moreover US troops were stationed in Guatemalas Chimaltenango department in November 1988 Following the murder of 22 peasants in February guerrillas observed US Air Force Chinook helicopters flying near the massacre site participating in counterinsurgency missions or supporting the Guatemalan army The recent coup attempt and the increasing presence of US troops have placed Cerezos government in a precarious position seemingly compelling him to follow the dictates of far more powerful forces","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0207","doctext":"the peruvian police today arrested 10 people suspected of having detonated a car bomb some 300 meters from government house where president alan garcia and his family were sleeping the police reported that the powerful shock wave destroyed windows and doors in a 400meter radius but no injuries were reported the police attributed the attack to the tupac amaru revolutionary movement mrta the explosion took place at 0150 0650 gmt on block no 3 on ancash street in front of the san francisco monastery and the national institute of culture witnesses told police that they saw three welldressed young men adandoning the car apparently activating the bomb by remote control some 100 meters away the suspects then fled in another car that was awating them this is the second car bomb planted by the mrta since 7 may when the terrorist group blew up another vehicle in front of the san martin military quarters an army administrative unit located in the lima disctrict of miraflores the mrta which has detonated about 20 car bombs began its activities in 1984 two weeks ago the army shot 65 mrta members in a clash in jauja in the central mountian region in related developments the departments of pasco junin and huanuco returned to normal today after a 72hour armed strike called by the maoist terrorist group the shining path trade mining and banking activities in these important andean departments were completely paralyzed during the strike one army officer and a civilian died 5 policemen and 2 civilizans were injured and some 20 million was lost in property damage during the strike the main peruvian mines of lead silver zinc gold and copper are located in these three departments approximately 40000 mineworkers observed the strike out of fear of shining path retaliation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":true,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0207","doctext":"Today Peruvian police detained 10 individuals suspected of setting off a car bomb roughly 300 meters from the government house where President Alan Garcia and his family were sleeping The explosion created a powerful shock wave that shattered windows and doors within a 400meter radius though no injuries were reported Authorities attributed the bombing to the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA The detonation occurred at 0150 0650 GMT on block number 3 of Ancash Street near the San Francisco Monastery and the National Institute of Culture Witnesses informed the police that they saw three welldressed young men abandoning the car seemingly activating the bomb via remote control from about 100 meters away before escaping in another vehicle This incident marks the second car bomb by the MRTA since May 7 when the group detonated another bomb in front of the San Martin military quarters in the Lima district of Miraflores The MRTA which began its activities in 1984 has carried out approximately 20 car bombings Two weeks ago the army killed 65 MRTA members in a confrontation in Jauja located in the central mountain region In related news the departments of Pasco Junin and Huanuco returned to normalcy today following a 72hour armed strike initiated by the Maoist terrorist organization the Shining Path This forced work stoppage had completely halted trade mining and banking activities in these critical Andean departments During the strike one army officer and a civilian were killed five policemen and two civilians were injured and property damage amounted to around 20 million These three departments are home to Perus main mines of lead silver zinc gold and copper Approximately 40000 mineworkers participated in the strike due to fears of retaliation from the Shining Path","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":true,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0208","doctext":"does your presence here signals the creation of a kind of continental democratic front similar to the front of military governments of the past larco cox yes the presence here of the foreign ministers of the group of 8 with just one exception was agreed during a previous conversation in which we decided that paraguay must be given the chance that it deserves following the recent elections that reflected the will of the people and this is what we want the strengthening of democratic institutions reporter what does all that mean larco cox it means that the paraguayan opposition was able to perform its supervisory role without obstacles and that the process was observed by independent journalists who made use of freedom of expression to guarantee the legitimacy of the process reporter your remarks are very significant particularly now that the peruvian government is fighting a guerrilla force that jeopardizes the democratic system larco cox right in peru we are fighting for human rights it is a well known fact that the world is rightly concerned about the human rights of those who are arrested during an antisubversive action yet there is little concern about the human rights of those who defend democracy within a democracy democracy must defend itself in this context the subject of responsibility is not well defined reporter do you mean that a military government is at times more effective larco cox no it is much more effective for repression but i made it clear that subversion in a democracy is unjustified and that democratic governments do not promote human rights violations if there are any human rights violations in a democracy they stem from excesses by the repressive forces reporter what is the diffrence between these types of repression larco cox it is simple in a dictatorship repression is widespread and almost always arbitrary and there is no one to defend human rights reporter it is estimated that alan gacia has already shown that there is a limit to what a charismatic leader can do in fact he is young handsome and he is a good speaker however he could not solve the problems what does peru need in order to implement the much desired stabilization of the democratic institutions larco cox peru needs economic stability because the government experience and with a strong desire to distribute wealth the distribution of wealth was done during the first 2 and 12 years the negative side of this is that domestic consumption was overstimulated even though it might seem contradictory our productive apparatus needed more imported materials in order to increase local production this led to a dangerous decrease in our reserves simultaneousnly the bank nationalization law was set in motion this provided the perfect framework for the destruction of the system there was also the early start to the electoral campaign and finally the radical opposition by the business sector of a democratic government reporter there has also been a growth in the crime rate and the costly process of fighting the shining path guerrillas in the mountains and in urban terrorist actions this could easily lead to the conclusion that peruvian democracy does not have good prospects right larco cox quito to the contrary democracy will be preserved even if the normal handing over of power to the new administration becomes the only objective of the recently installed cabinet this however will become the sole objective only in an estreme situation there are obviously other objectives but i want to stress the significance that we attach to the handing over of power to the winner of clean elections with guarantees for all opposition parties this is how the democratic process will be preserved and this is how this government will attain one of its main targets","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0208","doctext":"Does your presence here indicate the establishment of a sort of continental democratic alliance akin to the military governments coalition of the past Larco Cox Yes The attendance of the foreign ministers from the group of 8 with only one exception was decided in a prior discussion where we concluded that Paraguay should be afforded the opportunity it merits after the recent elections that showed the peoples will We aim to fortify democratic institutions Reporter What does that signify Larco Cox It signifies that Paraguays opposition could execute its oversight role without hindrance and independent journalists monitored the process utilizing freedom of expression to ensure its legitimacy Reporter Your comments are particularly relevant now as the Peruvian government is combating a guerrilla force threatening the democratic system Larco Cox Indeed In Peru we are advocating for human rights It is widely recognized that the world rightly focuses on the human rights of those detained during antisubversive operations However there is scant attention on the human rights of those defending democracy within a democratic framework Democracy must protect itself The concept of responsibility here is not clearly defined Reporter Are you suggesting that a military government is sometimes more efficient Larco Cox No While it may be more effective for repression I clarified that subversion within a democracy is unjustifiable and democratic governments do not endorse human rights abuses Any human rights violations in a democracy arise from the excesses of the repressive forces Reporter How do you differentiate these types of repression Larco Cox It is straightforward In a dictatorship repression is pervasive and usually arbitrary with no defenders of human rights Reporter It is believed that Alan Garcia has demonstrated the limitations of what a charismatic leader can achieve Despite being young attractive and eloquent he couldnt resolve the issues What does Peru require to achieve the muchneeded stabilization of democratic institutions Larco Cox Peru needs economic stability along with governance experience and a strong commitment to wealth distribution Wealth distribution was carried out in the first two and a half years but this overstimulated domestic consumption Paradoxically our productive apparatus needed more imported materials to boost local production leading to a dangerous reduction in reserves Concurrently the banking nationalization law was implemented which provided an ideal setting for the systems downfall Additionally the early commencement of the electoral campaign and the business sectors radical opposition to a democratic government played a role Reporter There has also been an increase in crime and the costly battle against the Shining Path guerrillas in the mountains and urban terrorist activities This might suggest that Peruvian democracy faces bleak prospects correct Larco Cox Quite the opposite Democracy will be preserved even if the smooth transition of power to the new administration becomes the primary goal of the newly established cabinet This would only be the sole objective in an extreme situation There are other goals but I emphasize the importance of transferring power to the winner of transparent elections ensuring guarantees for all opposition parties This is how the democratic process will be maintained and how this government will achieve one of its main objectives","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0209","doctext":"a us helicopter used to provide assistance to the guatemalan army crashed this evening when trying to land at the military airport in guatemala city according to initial reports several passengers were injured including us personnel who were taken to the military hospital in guatemala city according to information supplied by the guatemalan army the us aircraft was being used to help carry food and supplies to towns that are hard to reach according to reports sent by guerrilla groups to guatemalan newspapers which have published these reports these flights are all part of the military support in the fight against the subversives there is no information yet on the type of aircraft involved in the accident which resulted when it lost power before landing according to initial reports us army chinook helicopters are used in guatemala for various operations carried out between guatemala city and areas far distant from the capital this is the fourth aircraft accident occurring in recent months a guatemalan air force fag pilatus airplane crashed some months ago in chimaltenango province and its pilot died in the accident a fag helicopter recently plunged into the peten itza lake located in northern guatemala two crewmen died and two survived the accident the armys official version reported that these accidents were caused by bad weather or mechanical failure guerrilla reports which have been published in local newspapers say that the aircraft were shot down by their antiaircraft units","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0209","doctext":"A US helicopter assisting the Guatemalan army crashed while attempting to land at the military airport in Guatemala City this evening Initial reports indicate that several passengers including US personnel sustained injuries and were transported to the military hospital in Guatemala City According to the Guatemalan army the US helicopter was being used to deliver food and supplies to remote towns Guerrilla groups have claimed in reports published by Guatemalan newspapers that these flights are part of the militarys efforts to combat subversive elements Details about the type of aircraft involved are still unknown but initial reports suggest it lost power before landing US Army Chinook helicopters are frequently used for operations between Guatemala City and distant areas This crash marks the fourth aircraft accident in recent months Previously a Guatemalan Air Force Pilatus airplane crashed in Chimaltenango province resulting in the pilots death Another FAG helicopter recently crashed into Peten Itza Lake in northern Guatemala killing two crew members while two others survived The army has officially attributed these accidents to bad weather or mechanical failures However guerrilla reports published in local newspapers contend that their antiaircraft units shot down the aircraft","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0210","doctext":"guerrilla urban commando units attacked the home of national assembly president ricardo alvarenga valdivieso today at noon killing a national police officer guarding the house the attack took place at approximately 1330 and was allegedly perpetrated by guerrilla urban commando units during the attack national police officer fidel sanchez sanchez was seriously wounded he was taken to a military hospital by members of alvarengas security police alvarenga was having lunch in his home when the police officers guarding his home were attacked witnesses have reported that four youths in a red pickup truck shot at the policemen from a distance of 20 meters this led to an exchange of gunfire alarming residents in the colonia miramontes area alvarenga accused the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln of being directly responsible for the attack he attributed the attack to the fact that he is opposed to allowing 100 handicapped guerrillas to leave the country alvarenga added that the insurgents attitude has definitely closed the door on the possibility of carrying out this evacuation begin recording alvarenga it cannot be today more than ever i insist that these handicapped guerrillas should not leave the country if the salvadoran president all of them and the justice minister allow these handicapped guerrillas to leave then we will keep fighting against that type of action why not take the children who have been maimed out of the country so many children have been maimed by bombs i would like to see at least one salvadoran child be taken to a large hospital in germany it is not necessary to go to such extremes am i making myself clear tell me how can we speak of humanitarian acts when our salvadoran children our youth are being maimed i just want to say that i cannot assure you that we will prevent guerrilla coercive actions the legislative assembly cannot prevent this what we can do is legislate we need to legislate a bit more to give our people security if that is a problem for the fmln and for this reason it has elements it wishes to destroy changes thought look they can destroy me this is true i do not want it to happen but they can destroy me but others like ricardo alvarenga will come forward end recording the attack took place on bernal avenue in colonia miramontes a few minutes after alvarenga entered his home alvarenga suffered no injuries the fmln has not yet claimed responsibility for the attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0210","doctext":"Guerrilla urban commando units launched an assault on the home of National Assembly President Ricardo Alvarenga Valdivieso today around noon resulting in the death of a National Police officer who was on duty The incident occurred at approximately 130 PM and is suspected to have been carried out by the said commando units During the assault National Police Officer Fidel Sanchez Sanchez was gravely injured and subsequently transported to a military hospital by Alvarengas security personnel At the time of the attack Alvarenga was having lunch in his residence Eyewitnesses recounted that four young individuals in a red pickup truck fired at the police officers from a distance of 20 meters prompting an exchange of gunfire that disturbed the residents in the Colonia Miramontes area Alvarenga has accused the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN of being directly responsible for the attack attributing it to his opposition to allowing 100 disabled guerrillas to leave the country He mentioned that the insurgents actions have definitively closed off any possibility of facilitating this evacuation During a recorded statement Alvarenga emphasized that these handicapped guerrillas should not be permitted to leave asserting that if the Salvadoran President and the Justice Minister allow it they would continue to oppose such measures He questioned why children who have been injured by bombs are not given the same consideration expressing a desire to see at least one Salvadoran child receive treatment in a major hospital in Germany Alvarenga argued that it is unnecessary to go to such extremes and questioned the notion of humanitarian acts when Salvadoran children and youth are being maimed He stated that he could not guarantee preventing guerrilla coercive actions and acknowledged the legislative assemblys limitation in preventing such incidents but stressed the need for more legislation to ensure peoples security Despite the threat to his life Alvarenga declared that others like him would emerge even if he were targeted by the FMLN The attack occurred on Bernal Avenue in Colonia Miramontes shortly after Alvarenga had entered his home but he was unharmed The FMLN has not yet claimed responsibility for the assault","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0211","doctext":"the general command of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln states 1 by rejecting our proposal aimed at transforming the elections into a path to achieve peace the nationalist republican alliance arena turned the 19 march elections into a process of war 2 arena will establish a government supported only by the votes of a mere 18 percent of votingage salvadorans which makes it an illegitimate government and a government of minorities for minorities 3 ever since election results were revealed there has been a significant increase of repression against the people in the form of arrests murders searches raids on labor and association offices attacks against universities and so on 4 arena is already announcing and in many cases already implementing antipopular measures such as the formation of death squads under the name of patriotic civilian defense the annulment of decree 207 devaluation of the currency privatizations establishment of a state of siege and other measures that will hurt the people 5 arenas policy toward the evacuation of people maimed in war shows that the arena government will further dehumanize the war 6 as a first reply of our front to the arena government the general command decrees a national transportation stoppage beginning at dawn on 31 may the measure must be complied with on all highways of the country and in the cities we urge all our units to enforce this decree and our people to actively participate in the stoppage to repudiate the death squads government at the very moment of its inauguration signed fmln general command commanders francisco jovel eduardo sancho shafik jorge handal leonel gonzalez and joaquin villalobos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0211","doctext":"The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN announces 1 By dismissing our proposal to use elections as a route to peace the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA has turned the March 19 elections into a war process 2 ARENAs government will be founded on the votes of only 18 percent of eligible Salvadoran voters making it a government lacking legitimacy and representative of a minority 3 Since the election results became known repression against the populace has surged characterized by arrests murders searches raids on labor and association offices and attacks on universities 4 ARENA is already proposing and in some cases implementing antipopular measures like forming death squads under the guise of patriotic civilian defense annulling Decree 207 currency devaluation privatization and imposing a state of siege among other harmful actions 5 ARENAs approach to evacuating warinjured individuals reveals that their government will further dehumanize the conflict 6 As an initial response to the ARENA government the FMLNs General Command decrees a national transportation stoppage starting at dawn on May 31 This measure must be enforced on all highways and within cities We call on all our units to uphold this decree and urge our people to actively participate in the stoppage to denounce the death squads government at its inception Signed FMLN General Command Commanders Francisco Jovel Eduardo Sancho Shafik Jorge Handal Leonel Gonzalez and Joaquin Villalobos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0212","doctext":"our army is essentially the peoples army because it was born of the people throughout these many years of war hundreds of countrymen have spilled their blood for the land on which they toil to achieve justice democracy and better living conditions for the people these are the peoples most heartfelt desires in the struggle against the enemy we have committed errors in military procedures that have resulted in casualties among the people to quickly and radically correct these regrettable procedural errors the farbundo marti national liberation front fmln general command orders all commanders and combatants of our military units to study and implement the following instructions which must be strictly fulfilled 1 under no circumstance must populated areas be mined mines must be placed where enemy troops travel all precautions must be taken in highway ambushes so the mines will only affect enemy patrols and transport vehicles 2 in the plans to attack enemy garrisons the commanders must always evaluate the civilian populations situation every effort must be made to carry out clean attacks if there is any possibility even after all alternatives have been explored that persons having nothing to do with the enemy would be affected if the attack is carried out the operation must be suspended 3 before punishing the owners of private vehicles and buses who violate the provisions of the transportation stoppage our units must be absolutely sure the owner violated the provision 4 in carrying out sabotage operations it must be considered who would be affected by the action to the same extent our sabotage operations must be implacable with the regime and the oligarchy those operations must not affect workers small owners peasants or the lower classes 5 before carrying out executions an exhaustive investigation must be conducted until it is confirmed that the target of the operation is an enemy of the people 6 all our military operations including the executions must be publicly recognized so as to avoid confusion with the enemys dirty war procedures every fmln combatant must bear in mind that we are committed to the people and that our struggle is of the people and for the people therefore we must act consistent with this revolutionary principle signed fmln general command may 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0212","doctext":"Our army is fundamentally the peoples army having emerged from the people themselves Over many years of conflict countless countrymen have sacrificed their lives for the justice democracy and improved living conditions that the populace yearns for In our fight against the adversary weve made tactical mistakes that have caused civilian casualties To swiftly and thoroughly rectify these unfortunate procedural errors the FMLN general command instructs all military leaders and combatants to study and adhere to the following guidelines strictly 1 Mines must never be planted in populated areas but rather where enemy forces travel All necessary precautions should be taken during highway ambushes to ensure that mines target only enemy patrols and vehicles 2 When planning attacks on enemy garrisons commanders must always assess the civilian situation and strive for clean operations If theres any risk of harming innocent people after all alternatives have been considered the attack must be canceled 3 Before penalizing private vehicle and bus owners who defy transportation stoppage orders our units must verify beyond doubt that the owner violated the rules 4 In sabotage missions the impact on affected individuals must be considered While sabotage against the regime and oligarchy should be relentless it must avoid harming workers small owners peasants or the lower classes 5 Before any executions a thorough investigation must confirm that the target is an enemy of the people 6 All military actions including executions must be publicly acknowledged to prevent confusion with the enemys tactics Every FMLN combatant must remember our commitment to the people and that our struggle is by the people and for the people Thus we must act in accordance with this revolutionary principle Signed FMLN General Command May 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0213","doctext":"interior minister eduardo perez beltran has discarded the possibility of a new quote terrorist or guerrilla group unquote outbreak in the country he made this statement referring to the murder of two us missionaries last wednesday night to remind the people of this case during the evening of 24 may two us citizens who belonged to a religious organization were murdered by a selfstyled zarate wilka armed forces of liberation fal group in downtown la paz the interior minister added that this alleged organization that claimed responsibility for the murder has no ties with the peruvian shining path terrorist group begin recording perez beltran to this moment and due to the seriousness of the case i do not dare to admit the existance of any relationship between these two terrorist groups if the shining path is operating in bolivia it should announce that it is in fact shining path that is committing these crimes we can say the same thing about the national liberation army in the 1960s when it did not hide its identity this was an international group they arrived in bolivia without hiding their international identity and there are many bolivians who can tell us about the national liberation army now if this crime was committed by the shining path then it was committed by the shining path and not by the zarate wilka group i do not want to discard this possibility however i do not want to admit it as something verified and confirmed our obligation as members of the executive branch is to release the results of something obvious fully verified and confirmed end recording the interior minister added that the existence of the selfstyled falzarate wilka group and of shining path members in bolivia is doubtful because in the criminal cases recorded in cochabamba and in oruro recently the police discovered that common criminals and especially those linked to the world of drug addition and drug trafficking were directly involved in those crimes regarding the murder of the two missionaries in la paz last wednesday the interior minister stated that no one has been detained but that the investigations by the intelligence services continue begin recording reporter question indistinct perez beltran no we cannot suppose the existence of a terrorist group in bolivia reporter and what about these murder cases perez beltran i do not know many people can be hiding behind this zarate wilka group we do not know anything about this zarate wilka group we do not know anything about their political leanings or what party is behind this group this could have been a common crime or maybe not but we cannot just go out and say yes this group last night machinegunned these people that they escaped etc this would mean a very irresponsible behavior the executive branch wants to deal with this case as seriously as possible and not cause the people to panic we must do something for the country we should unite our forces all coalition parties the ruling party the executive branch the armed forces the national police and all bolivians to defend our democracy this would represent a real bolivian struggle against those who intend to disrupt our process of liberty to fight for the future of our children and of the fatherland end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0213","doctext":"Interior Minister Eduardo Perez Beltran has dismissed the idea of a new quote terrorist or guerrilla group unquote emerging in the country He made this assertion concerning the murder of two US missionaries last Wednesday night To recall the incident on the evening of May 24 two US citizens associated with a religious organization were killed by a selfproclaimed Zarate Wilka Armed Forces of Liberation FAL group in downtown La Paz The Interior Minister clarified that this alleged group responsible for the killings has no connections with the Peruvian Shining Path terrorist faction Perez Beltran stated At this moment given the gravity of the situation I cant confirm any link between these two terrorist groups If Shining Path is indeed active in Bolivia they need to explicitly state that they are responsible for these crimes Similarly in the 1960s the National Liberation Army did not hide its identity it was an international group that openly operated in Bolivia and many Bolivians can attest to their presence If this crime was committed by Shining Path then it should be attributed to Shining Path and not the Zarate Wilka group I dont want to dismiss this possibility but I cannot confirm it either Our duty as the executive branch is to provide results that are obvious thoroughly verified and confirmed The Interior Minister also mentioned that the presence of the selfstyled FALZarate Wilka group and Shining Path members in Bolivia is dubious as recent criminal cases in Cochabamba and Oruro revealed that common criminals especially those involved in drug addiction and trafficking were the main culprits Regarding the murder of the two missionaries in La Paz last Wednesday the Interior Minister reported that no arrests have been made but intelligence investigations are ongoing When asked if there is a terrorist group in Bolivia Perez Beltran replied No we cannot assume the existence of such a group in Bolivia On the subject of the murder cases he added We dont know Many individuals might be hiding behind this Zarate Wilka group We have no information about their political affiliations or the party backing them This could be a common crime or it might not be But we cannot irresponsibly claim that this group machinegunned these people and fled The executive branch aims to handle this case with utmost seriousness and avoid causing public panic We need to act for the countrys wellbeing by uniting all coalition parties the ruling party the executive branch the armed forces the national police and all Bolivians to defend our democracy This represents a genuine Bolivian fight against those who seek to disrupt our liberty and fight for the future of our children and the fatherland","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0214","doctext":"the murder by machinegun fire of two us missionaries today prompted an emergency meeting of the bolivian police high command the us embassy in la paz will cooperate in the investigations of the murder because they considered an antius action according to some political reactions this crimes committed by the selfstyled zaratewilka group shows that there are armed groups operating in bolivia less than 40 hours after the murder of the two mormon missionaries by an irregular armed group in la paz the police high command has declared an emergency state all cadres in an effort to capture the perpetrators of this crime the bolivian police high command this morning called an emergency meeting to begin the official investigations after briefing the president of the republic interior minister eduardo perez beltran also went to the police headquarters to seek further information on the murder case the interior minister promised to release the first results of the investigations at 1700 this afternoon todd ray wilson 20 years old and jeffrey brent ball 21 were murdered by machinegun bursts when they were walking home on ancash street on wednesday night the zarate wilka group has claimed responsibility for the murder of these two missionaries this group reportedly committed this crime to protest us meddling in bolivia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0214","doctext":"The machinegun murder of two American missionaries has led to an urgent assembly of Bolivias police high command The US Embassy in La Paz is collaborating in the murder investigation viewing it as an antiUS act Political commentators suggest that this crime attributed to the selfproclaimed ZarateWilka group indicates the presence of armed factions in Bolivia Within 40 hours of the missionaries murder by an irregular armed group in La Paz police officials declared an emergency to apprehend the culprits This morning the Bolivian police high command convened an emergency session to launch the formal investigation After briefing the president Interior Minister Eduardo Perez Beltran visited police headquarters for further updates on the case The minister pledged to announce initial findings by 1700 this afternoon Todd Ray Wilson aged 20 and Jeffrey Brent Ball aged 21 were killed by machinegun bursts while walking home on Ancash Street Wednesday night The Zarate Wilka group has taken responsibility for the missionaries murder reportedly as a protest against US interference in Bolivia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0215","doctext":"the honduran armed forces today confirmed that heavy clashes took place between honduran and salvadoran troops over the weekend according to a local radio station both honduran and salvadoran civilians and soldiers were killed juan sierra a honduran armed forces source told reuter we are certain there were clashes but the details will be available later the honduran radio station radio america quoting a farabundo marti national liberation front fmln source said an unspecified number of civilians and soldiers were killed when salvadoran troops entered honduran territory on saturday the fmln quoted by radio america said the fighting in the honduran department of intibuca on the plains near the salvadoran border lasted 4 hours during the fighting a salvadoran helicopter bombed honduran civilians killing or wounding a number of them the fmln said radio america said we do not know the exact number of dead and wounded the fmln only said it was confirmed that civilians were killed or wounded in the clash the troops of both countries have previously clashed at the border as the result of tension caused by territorial disputes and also because of the presence of large contingents of salvadoran guerrillas near the border the two armies have previously held joint antiguerrilla operations on one occasion salvadoran soldiers attacked honduran troops mistaking them for rebels the tension between the two countries reached its peak during the socalled soccer war in 1969 when the two countries fought for 100 hours over a territorial dispute","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0215","doctext":"The Honduran armed forces confirmed today that there were intense clashes between Honduran and Salvadoran troops over the weekend A local radio station reported casualties among both civilians and soldiers from Honduras and El Salvador Juan Sierra a source from the Honduran armed forces informed Reuters We are sure there were clashes but more details will be available later Radio America citing the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN stated that an unspecified number of civilians and soldiers were killed when Salvadoran troops entered Honduran territory on Saturday According to the FMLN as quoted by Radio America the fighting in the Honduran department of Intibuca near the Salvadoran border lasted for four hours During the conflict a Salvadoran helicopter bombed Honduran civilians resulting in several casualties the FMLN reported Radio America stated We do not know the exact number of dead and wounded The FMLN only confirmed that civilians were either killed or injured in the skirmish Historically troops from both nations have clashed at the border due to territorial disputes and the presence of large groups of Salvadoran guerrillas Previously the two armies have conducted joint antiguerrilla operations during which Salvadoran soldiers once mistakenly attacked Honduran troops thinking they were rebels The tension between the two countries peaked during the Soccer War in 1969 a conflict that lasted 100 hours over a territorial disagreement","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0216","doctext":"the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln general command today presented a new proposal for a dialogue to the government that will be headed by presidentelect alfredo cristiani in their document the guerrillas promise to refrain from attacks of any kind against leaders of the cristiani administration to end nationwide transportation stoppages and by extension to suspend attacks against public vehicles the guerrillas also pledge to resume the dialogue with the political parties that began in coatepec mexico in march the guerrillas also propose to the arena nationalist republican alliance administration that former major roberto daubuisson and all others implicated in the murder of msgr romero be put on trial the rebels also demand that daubuisson be excluded from all branches of government another point in the document calls for the continuation of agrarian reform including decree 207 and for the nationalization of banks and foreign trade as was decreed by the government junta in 1980","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0216","doctext":"Today the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN general command introduced a new proposal for dialogue with the government led by Presidentelect Alfredo Cristiani The guerrillas committed in their document to cease all forms of attacks against the leaders of Cristianis administration halt nationwide transportation stoppages and stop attacks on public vehicles They also promised to resume talks with political parties that began in Coatepec Mexico in March Additionally the guerrillas suggested that the ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance administration put former Major Roberto DAubuisson and others involved in the murder of Msgr Romero on trial and demanded DAubuissons exclusion from all government branches The document also called for the continuation of agrarian reform including Decree 207 and the nationalization of banks and foreign trade as decreed by the government junta in 1980","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0217","doctext":"at 1400 on 27 may special honduran troops entered san andres and tierra agria san gerardo jurisdiction san miguel department when arce battalion troops were carrying out an operation in the area they clashed near el chengue hill and along the shores of torola river during this clash which lasted 4 hours arce battalion was supported by two rocketfiring helicopters a hughes 500 and a a37 plane salvadoran troops sustained numerous casualties including a wounded arce battalion officer honduran troops were pushed back and cornered in los llanitos santa lucia jurisdiction intibuca department honduras arce battalion landed troops from four helicopters in that village an honduran helicopter which was evacuating casualties was attacked and pursued 7 km into honduran territory by a salvadoran helicopter which fired rockets and machineguns arce battalion which surrounded honduran troops in los llanitos captured an undetermined number of prisoners in this clash residents of the san andres words indistinct cantons and residents of los castanos los llanitos and la ceibita were rocketed and machinegunned by salvadoran air force helicopters there are reports about partially destroyed homes and animals that were killed we are trying to investigate the names of the wounded and dead among area residents we urge the honduran people to reflect on the seriousness and repercussions of these clashes this is the result of the honduran armys policy of involvment in the salvadoran war the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln had warned that honduran troops cooperation and involvement in the salvadoran war following a us decision would eventually lead to a clash between the two armies it is a secret to nobody that the oligarchs who have reached power with the nationalist republican alliance government are the same ones who promoted the invasion of honduras in 1969 and that the officers who were responsible at the time for massacres raids and abuses against the honduran people are the same ones who are in the hierarchy of the salvadoran army we believe hondurans must think about this situation because this level of confrontation with infantry troops and aircraft will set the tone of the conflict for the definition of the border conflict of a government of oligarchs who have always supported an expansionist policy toward honduras once again we call on the honduran people to stop their armys involvement in someone elses war words indistinct in el salvador its main enemy we call on the national and internal press especially honduran media to visit los llanitos santa lucia intibuca department to confirm these serious incidents we call on humanitarian organizations to help the injured civilians signed fmln el salvador 28 may 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0217","doctext":"On May 27 at 1400 special Honduran troops entered San Andres and Tierra Agria in San Gerardo jurisdiction San Miguel department during an operation by Arce battalion troops They engaged near El Chengue hill and along the Torola River banks The clash lasting 4 hours saw Arce battalion supported by two rocketfiring helicopters a Hughes 500 and an A37 plane Salvadoran troops suffered numerous casualties including a wounded Arce battalion officer The Honduran forces were pushed back and cornered in Los Llanitos Santa Lucia jurisdiction Intibuca department Honduras Arce battalion landed troops from four helicopters in the village A Honduran helicopter evacuating casualties was attacked and pursued 7 km into Honduran territory by a Salvadoran helicopter which fired rockets and machineguns Arce battalion surrounded the Honduran troops in Los Llanitos and captured an undetermined number of prisoners Salvadoran air force helicopters rocketed and machinegunned residents of San Andres cantons and Los Castanos Los Llanitos and La Ceibita resulting in partially destroyed homes and killed animals Efforts are underway to identify the wounded and dead among the residents The seriousness and repercussions of these clashes a result of the Honduran armys involvement in the Salvadoran war are being urged for reflection by the Honduran people The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN had warned that Honduran cooperation in the Salvadoran war following a US decision would lead to a clash between the two armies The same oligarchs who promoted the 1969 invasion of Honduras are now in power with the Nationalist Republican Alliance government and are responsible for past atrocities against the Honduran people This level of confrontation with infantry and aircraft highlights the conflicts escalation over border issues by a government with expansionist aims toward Honduras The Honduran people are urged to stop their armys involvement in El Salvadors war National and international media especially Honduran are called upon to visit Los Llanitos Santa Lucia Intibuca department to verify these incidents Humanitarian organizations are also called to assist the injured civilians signed FMLN El Salvador May 28 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0218","doctext":"it has been officially reported that more than 500 people have been arrested following violent incidents that occurred here today the arrested are being held in police quarters thirtysix people 11 of whom have bullet wounds were hospitalized at the clemente alvarez hospital jose ignacio rodriguez who resides at 1500 larrea st was hit by buckshot and lost one eye according to police five policemen suffered various types of wounds two policemen were hospitalized in the intensive care unit of the clemente alvarez hospital after suffering concussions from blows inflicted on them with their own weapons by looters the incident occurred near a supermarket located at the intersection of cordoba and peru streets where officer oscar martinez and corporal luis gaudani were guarding the supermarket they were overpowered by looters after they drew their regulation weapons to fire warning shots in an attempt to deter the attackers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0218","doctext":"It has been officially reported that over 500 individuals were taken into custody after violent events erupted today Those arrested are currently held at police stations The Clemente Alvarez Hospital admitted 36 people including 11 with gunshot injuries Jose Ignacio Rodriguez residing at 1500 Larrea St was struck by buckshot resulting in the loss of one eye Police reports indicate that five officers sustained various injuries Two officers were admitted to the intensive care unit at the Clemente Alvarez Hospital after suffering concussions inflicted by looters using the officers own weapons This incident occurred near a supermarket at the Cordoba and Peru streets intersection where Officer Oscar Martinez and Corporal Luis Gaudani were on duty They were overpowered by looters after firing warning shots with their regulation weapons in an attempt to ward off the attackers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0219","doctext":"political proposal to the countrys political and social forces and the international community the 1 june swearingin of the nationalist republican alliance arena government means the worsening and the prolongation of the war in el salvador measures conducive to increasing repression legalizing death squads posing as civil defense units giving total immunity to death squad members implicated in murders such as that of msgr arnulfo romero worsening social conflict with the direct or indirect abolition of fledgling economic reforms and dismissing public employees en masse create a climate totally unfavorable to talks between the sides in the light of the seriousness of the situation the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln once again makes a new effort and proposes a practical way to open up the possibility of talks and understanding that may lead to a negotiated solution and lasting peace in el salvador 1 resumption of talks with political parties the fmln feels political parties not participating in the arena government may play the role of sponsors and negotiators of the dialogue until direct negotiations between the government and the fmln is achieved during the oaxtepec meeting the political parties established the need to continue the talks past 19 march the fmln deems it appropriate now to reaffirm this need and to begin talks at a mutually agreed on place and date during these meetings between the opposition parties the fmln we would propose the following platform of commitments we feel the fmln and the new government must accept as measures conducive toward creating the conditions for a dialogue and direct negotiations between the sides 2 political commitments of the fmln a to abstain from any form of attack against political leaders of the cristiani government b to suspend nationwide transportation stoppages and thus suspend sabotage of public transportation c to respect the lives freedom and wellbeing of relatives of political leaders and officers in the government and in the armed forces and to respect their residences d to continue to refrain from using artilleryequipped platforms know as car bombs e to respect us personnel and infrastructure in el salvador f to suspend sabotage of urban power poles and shopping centers continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0219","doctext":"The swearingin of the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA government on June 1 is a political proposal for the countrys political and social forces as well as the international community signifying an escalation and extension of the war in El Salvador This entails increased repression the legalization of death squads disguised as civil defense units granting total immunity to those involved in killings such as that of Msgr Arnulfo Romero heightening social conflicts by abolishing fledgling economic reforms directly or indirectly and massively dismissing public employees all of which create an environment completely hostile to dialogue between the parties Given the gravity of the situation the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN is making another effort and suggesting a practical approach to open the possibility of talks and mutual understanding aiming for a negotiated solution and enduring peace in El Salvador 1 Resumption of dialogues with political parties The FMLN believes that political parties not part of the ARENA government could act as sponsors and mediators of the dialogue until direct negotiations between the government and the FMLN are achieved During the Oaxtepec meeting the political parties highlighted the necessity to continue discussions beyond March 19 The FMLN now reaffirms this need and suggests beginning talks at an agreed location and date In these meetings between the opposition parties and the FMLN we propose the following commitments which we believe both the FMLN and the new government must accept to create conducive conditions for dialogue and direct negotiations 2 Political commitments of the FMLN a Abstain from any form of attack against political leaders of the Cristiani government b Suspend nationwide transportation stoppages and thus halt sabotage of public transportation c Respect the lives freedom and wellbeing of the relatives of political leaders and officers in the government and armed forces as well as respect their residences d Continue to refrain from using artilleryequipped platforms known as car bombs e Respect US personnel and infrastructure in El Salvador f Suspend sabotage of urban power poles and shopping centers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0220","doctext":"an undetermined number of wounded people mostly suffering from cuts and broken windows at the entrance of the velox bank are the initial result of the explosion of a bomb at 1215 1515 gmt on the downtown center of sarmiento and san martin streets according to the first results of the police investigation the explosive device had been left on a bicycle that had been left near the bank","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0220","doctext":"A bombing at 1215 PM 1515 GMT resulted in an undetermined number of injured individuals mostly with cuts and shattered windows at the entrance of the Velox Bank The explosion occurred at the intersection of Sarmiento and San Martin streets in the downtown area Initial police investigations suggest that the bomb was placed on a bicycle left near the bank","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0221","doctext":"it has been learned from police sources that another device has exploded on the downtown corner of sarmiento and san martin streets where many banking institutions are located the federal police bomb squad is trying to determine the damage caused by this second bomb which exploded 30 minutes after the one that damaged the windows of the velox bank","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0221","doctext":"According to police sources a second device has detonated at the intersection of Sarmiento and San Martin streets an area with many banking institutions The federal police bomb squad is assessing the damage from this bomb which went off 30 minutes after the first one shattered the windows of the Velox Bank","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0222","doctext":"das administrative department of security director general miguel maza marquez emerged unscathed from a dynamite attack in bogota this morning a latemodel white monza loaded with 80 kg of dynamite exploded in front of gen mazas vehicle on 56th street and 7th avenue in downtown bogota four people were killed and 35 wounded in the terrorist action the names of the four people killed have been officially disclosed they are omayra castro reyes franci elena sarmiento elsa prado cuervo and policeman leon gomez vigia gen maza was taken in a privately owned vehicle to the military hospital after a general medical examination he was released the first medical bulletin issued states that two children and one adult male are in serious condition a largescale security operation went into effect immediately after the terrorist action against the das director was committed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0222","doctext":"Miguel Maza Marquez the Director General of the DAS survived a bombing in Bogota this morning A white Monza packed with 80 kg of dynamite detonated in front of Mazas vehicle on 56th Street and 7th Avenue Four individuals identified as Omayra Castro Reyes Franci Elena Sarmiento Elsa Prado Cuervo and policeman Leon Gomez Vigia lost their lives and 35 others were injured in the explosion Maza was transported to the military hospital in a private car and released after a general checkup The initial medical report indicates that two children and an adult male are in critical condition Following the attack on the DAS director a major security operation was immediately launched","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0223","doctext":"it has been officially reported that the workers selfdefense ado formerly the mao workers selfdefense movement which was thought to be inactive has claimed responsibility for todays attack against das administrative department of security director brigadier general miguel maza marquez who escaped unwounded four people were killed and more than 30 were wounded in the attack according to the announcement an unidentified man claiming to be a mao as received member contacted the caracol radio network words indistinct approximately 80 kg of dynamite the anonymous caller the report states said that the attack was perpetrated to avenge the death of ado member claudio medina who according to the caller was tortured to death by the police on orders from the das director the ado which had not carried out any terrorist actions over the past few years appeared in colombia in 1976 and 3 years later staged its first major action by murdering former government minister rafael pardo buelvas meanwhile police explosives experts this morning urged curious onlookers who gathered at the scene of the bombing to evacuate the area because there were reports that three other car bombs had not yet exploded","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0223","doctext":"It has been officially reported that the Workers SelfDefense ADO formerly the Mao Workers SelfDefense Movement previously believed to be inactive has taken responsibility for todays attack on DAS Administrative Department of Security Director Brigadier General Miguel Maza Marquez who escaped unharmed The attack resulted in four fatalities and over 30 injuries According to the announcement an unidentified individual claiming to be a member of Mao as received contacted the Caracol Radio Network stating that approximately 80 kg of dynamite was used The anonymous caller mentioned that the attack was to avenge the death of ADO member Claudio Medina who the caller alleged was tortured to death by the police under orders from the DAS director The ADO which had not conducted any terrorist activities in recent years first emerged in Colombia in 1976 and carried out its first significant action three years later by assassinating former government minister Rafael Pardo Buelvas Meanwhile police explosives experts warned curious onlookers at the bombing site to evacuate as there were reports of three other unexploded car bombs","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0224","doctext":"the civil defense office has reported that four people may have been killed and seven wounded in a fierce clash between policemen and civilians the civilians were looting stores in san miguel buenos aires province in a report to na it was said that four people died in incidents that occurred this afternoon at 3400 mitre avenue","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0224","doctext":"According to the civil defense office a violent confrontation between police and civilians resulted in four fatalities and seven injuries The civilians were engaged in looting in San Miguel Buenos Aires province Reports indicate that the clashes occurred this afternoon on 3400 Mitre Avenue leading to the deaths of four individuals","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0225","doctext":"general miguel alfredo maza marquez director of the administrative department of security of colombia das secret police blamed narcomilitary organizations for a carbomb attack from which he escaped unharmed today maza stated this when he read an open letter he addressed to the nations attorney general top prosecutor alfonso gomez mendez a few hours after the attack in that letter maza states he has attached overwhelming proof about the identity of the attackers in the terrorist action which took place in a downtown bogota street at 1210 gmt four pedestrians were killed and several others injured gen maza pointed out that on 25 may the national police arrested army captain luis javier wulmen camargo retired and civilian jose javier rivera and found documents linking rightwing paramilitary groups with todays attack and other political crimes maza added that the deputy national police director informed him yesterday that one of those documents found on the retired captain is the plan libreto of the attack that was carried out against him today that document is titled confidential report for mr de las flores the general asked the attorney general to conduct a full investigation of the arrested men and the documents found on them he urged the attorney general to guarentee the safety of the two arrested men because the plan failed and attempts against their lives cannot be ruled out in his letter to the attorney general maza states that the paramilitary groups are financed by the medellin cartel drug trafficking organization and groups moved by political interests that frequently resort to bribing and corrupting officials the military man expressed his confidence to the attorney general that the two arrested men and the material found on them will help determine the identity of the planners and perpetrators not only of this attack but of many political crimes he added that the incident calls for the attorney general himself to carry out the investigation and thus he prefers that das and other organizations abstain from participating i want justice to be served i want the truth maza told the reporters after reading the letter","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0225","doctext":"General Miguel Alfredo Maza Marquez head of Colombias Administrative Department of Security DAS secret police attributed todays carbomb attack to narcomilitary organizations from which he emerged unscathed Maza revealed this in an open letter to Attorney General Alfonso Gomez Mendez shortly after the incident stating he has provided overwhelming proof identifying the assailants The bombing which occurred at 1210 GMT on a street in downtown Bogota resulted in the deaths of four pedestrians and injuries to several others General Maza highlighted that on May 25 the national police apprehended retired Army Captain Luis Javier Wulmen Camargo and civilian Jose Javier Rivera discovering documents that implicated rightwing paramilitary groups in todays attack and other political crimes Maza further mentioned that the deputy national police director informed him yesterday that among the documents found on the retired captain was the plan libreto for todays attack titled Confidential Report for Mr de las Flores He urged the attorney general to thoroughly investigate the detained men and the documents ensuring their safety as the plan failed and there might be attempts on their lives In his letter Maza indicated that these paramilitary groups receive funding from the Medellin cartel and other politically motivated entities that often engage in bribing and corrupting officials He expressed confidence that the arrested individuals and the evidence would help uncover the masterminds behind this and other political crimes Maza emphasized that the gravity of the situation necessitates the attorney generals personal involvement in the investigation preferring that DAS and other agencies refrain from participating I want justice to be served I want the truth Maza declared to reporters after reading his letter","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0226","doctext":"mayor santos mauro a member of the justicialist party has sent an alarming report which states that the adjacent city of villa gobernador has been virtually raided by looters villa gobernador has about 100000 inhabitants and is the third most important city in santa fe province mauro went tonight to rosario to ask for military reinforcements in view of the alarming wave of looting being perpetrated even against private houses he was told that some 200 policemen will be sent to villa gobernador mauto told the local journalists that looters have stolen almost everything from the supermarkets stores and shoeshops the looting began early this morning in all type of stores according to the mayor it is still going on and the private houses which were raided early tonight were cruelly and treacherously damaged a house that has been completely dismantled showed that the looters also used violence proof of this was a luxurious piano that was completely destroyed by the looters because they were unable to take it away clashes and shootouts have taken place since this morning near the paladini sugarosa and la tropa de galvez frozen meat packing plants between the police and people who want to steal sides of beef the incidents still continue at those plants but the people have not yet overpowered the policemen meanwhile blackouts caused by sabotage have occurred in several townships of greater rosario where unidentified people stole 100000 liters of processed milk from a warehouse owned by la serenisima firm located on the corner of santa fe and parana streets the interior ministry of the santa fe province has issued its 9th communique reporting that a state of emergency has been decreed in all cities and townships of the rosario department whose main urban centers are san lorenzo villa gobernador and capitan bermudez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0226","doctext":"Mayor Santos Mauro affiliated with the Justicialist Party has issued a distressing report indicating that the neighboring city of Villa Gobernador has been almost entirely overrun by looters With a population of around 100000 Villa Gobernador ranks as the third most significant city in the Santa Fe province Mauro traveled to Rosario tonight to request military support due to the intense looting which has even targeted private homes Authorities have assured him that approximately 200 police officers will be dispatched to Villa Gobernador Mauro informed local journalists that looters have stripped supermarkets stores and shoe shops of nearly everything The looting commenced early this morning in various types of businesses and according to the mayor is still ongoing Private homes which were raided earlier tonight suffered cruel and treacherous damage Evidence of the looters use of violence includes a completely dismantled house where a luxurious piano was destroyed because they couldnt transport it Clashes and shootouts have been occurring since this morning near the Paladini Sugarosa and La Tropa de Galvez frozen meat packing plants between the police and individuals attempting to steal beef sides These confrontations continue at the plants but police forces have not yet been overpowered Additionally blackouts caused by sabotage have been reported in several townships around Greater Rosario where unidentified individuals stole 100000 liters of processed milk from a La Serenisima warehouse at the corner of Santa Fe and Parana streets The Interior Ministry of Santa Fe province has released its ninth communiqué announcing a state of emergency in all cities and townships within the Rosario department which includes major urban centers like San Lorenzo Villa Gobernador and Capitan Bermudez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0227","doctext":"on this 1st day of the transportation stoppage called by the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln everything is normal in san vicente department traffic is 95 percent normal in the departmental capital and in other towns although bus service has lessened visibly the army and security corps have established aroundtheclock vigilance on all the primary and secondary highways to counteract any action against the civilian population and private property meanwhile bus depots are deserted and many people are awaiting some means of transportation to go to work although tomorrow 1 june all government employees will have the day off on the occasion of the presidential inauguration at dawn today strong explosions were heard in various parts of the departmental capital and as of 0400 intense shooting was heard in the southern part of the department air force planes have overflown the area in an effort to determine fmln rebel positions at 0500 shooting could still be heard it has been reported that 5th brigade troops clashed with fmln columns near word indistinct in jiboa and that helicopter gunships and airplanes lent air support to the ground forces regarding the explosions our source did not disclose where they took place it is believed that power posts were sabotaged because there were brief blackouts at approximately 0330 today san vicente now has electricity and potable water another report indicates that early this morning flares were used to determine rebel positions in the aforementioned areas jiboa sugar mill employees said that the fmln harassed artillery command positions near the sugar mill reports indicate that at 0320 harassment began in the western eastern and northern parts of the department and that the rebels had suffered casualties during clashes this morning near the jiboa sugar mill the reports point out that no victims or damage have been reported at the mill","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0227","doctext":"On the first day of the transportation stoppage initiated by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN everything appears normal in the San Vicente department Traffic flow is nearly 95 percent normal in the capital and surrounding towns although bus service has visibly decreased The army and security forces have established continuous surveillance on primary and secondary highways to thwart any actions against civilians and private property However bus depots remain empty and many individuals are waiting for transportation to get to work Government employees will have the day off tomorrow June 1st for the presidential inauguration Early this morning loud explosions were heard in various parts of the departmental capital and from 400 AM intense gunfire was reported in the southern part of the department Air Force planes have been flying over the area to identify FMLN rebel positions Gunfire continued to be audible at 500 AM Reports indicate that 5th Brigade troops engaged with FMLN columns near Jiboa with helicopter gunships and planes providing air support to ground forces The source did not specify the locations of the explosions but it is suspected that power posts were sabotaged causing brief blackouts around 330 AM San Vicente currently has electricity and water supply Another report mentions that flares were used early this morning to locate rebel positions in the mentioned areas Employees at the Jiboa sugar mill reported that the FMLN harassed artillery command positions near the mill Reports also indicate that at 320 AM harassment began in the western eastern and northern parts of the department with rebels suffering casualties in the clashes near the Jiboa sugar mill There have been no reports of victims or damage at the mill","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0228","doctext":"according to an acan dispatch the honduran armed forces have reported that the salvadoran army chased rebels on land and from the air into honduran territory acting honduran foreign minister guillermo caceres yesterday sent salvadoran foreign minister ricardo acevedo a protest note over the armed confrontation between salvadoran and honduran forces according to the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front an unidentified arce counterinsurgency battalion officer was killed in a clash with salvadoran troops that had entered honduran territory the rebels added that four salvadoran air force helicopters landed at los llanitos intibuca department in honduras chased and cornered honduran soldiers and took several of them prisoner salvadoran armed forces colonel rene emilio ponce said that the guerrillas are trying to pit one army against the other by distorting the report on the incident the honduran armed forces have said repeatedly that the guerrillas strongholds are in the salvadoran refugees camps and that they constantly enter honduran territory to rest or to replenish their arms and ammunition supplies in 1969 honduras and el salvador staged a 100hour war as the result of a border dispute involving a 450 sq km area including several islands in the fonseca gulf the acan dispatch noted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0228","doctext":"According to a report from ACAN the Honduran military has disclosed that the Salvadoran army pursued rebels both on land and from the air into Honduran territory Acting Honduran Foreign Minister Guillermo Caceres sent a protest note to Salvadoran Foreign Minister Ricardo Acevedo yesterday regarding the armed clash between Salvadoran and Honduran forces The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN stated that an unnamed officer from the Arce counterinsurgency battalion was killed during a confrontation with Salvadoran troops that had crossed into Honduras The rebels also claimed that four Salvadoran air force helicopters landed in Los Llanitos Intibucá department Honduras where they pursued and captured several Honduran soldiers Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce of the Salvadoran armed forces accused the guerrillas of attempting to create conflict between the two armies by misrepresenting the incident The Honduran military has consistently maintained that guerrilla strongholds are based in Salvadoran refugee camps and that these rebels frequently enter Honduras to restock their weapons and ammunition In 1969 Honduras and El Salvador fought a 100hour war over a border dispute involving a 450squarekilometer area that included several islands in the Gulf of Fonseca as noted by the ACAN report","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0229","doctext":"terrorism seems not to have let up throughout colombia bogota cali and medellin have been the targets of dynamite attacks last night while the country was still in shock over the attack against das administrative department of security director general miguel alfredo maza marquez a shopping mall in medellin was shaken by the explosion of an average sized bomb at the ciclotecnica store on 33d and 42d streets orlando gomez a street vendor walking through the area was killed two more people were seriously wounded one of the victims has not yet been identified meanwhile the other victim giovanni madrigal is recovering in a medellin hospital according to reports by medellin metropolitan police experts the bomb was left by unidentified individuals at the elite bars parking lot several vehicles were damaged by the explosion which resulted in heavy financial losses last week another medellin shopping mall was also attacked by terrorists","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0229","doctext":"Terrorism continues unabated across Colombia with Bogota Cali and Medellin experiencing dynamite attacks The nation was still reeling from the attack on DAS Director General Miguel Alfredo Maza Marquez when a bomb exploded last night at the Ciclotecnica store on 33rd and 42nd streets in a Medellin shopping mall Orlando Gomez a street vendor nearby lost his life and two others were critically injured including Giovanni Madrigal who is now recovering in a Medellin hospital The second victim remains unidentified Medellin metropolitan police experts reported that the bomb was planted by unidentified individuals in the parking lot of the Elite Bar The explosion caused significant damage to several vehicles and led to substantial financial losses Just last week another shopping mall in Medellin was also targeted by terrorists","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0230","doctext":"interior minister eduardo perez beltran has blamed the murder of two us mormon missionaries on narcoterrorists who want to give it a political connotation drug traffickers might be involved in this crime and they want to give it political connotations perez said perez said that the mruder of the two missionaries might be a copycat murder done with the intention of blaming the zarate wilka group with having done it he added that the group is named after a peasant leader who lived early this century the peasant had no political affiliation whatsoever this is why we can not say with absolute certainty that guerrilla groups are operating in the country the falzarate wilka group which claimed responsibility for this crime left a handwritten message to the effect that their war is to kill the yankee invaders who come here to massacre our peasant brothers referring to the message left at the scene the interior minister said that an initial analysis of the message reveals that it was written in languague not commonly used by a leftist political organization the message is vague when it refers to both national sovereignty and the exploitation of peasants this is a crime in which drug traffickers might be involved and to which they want to attach a political connotation perez said perez added that in recent days there have been rumors that members of the us armed forces have come to bolivia with plans to fight drug trafficking we have to reject those rumors he said that this crime is in no way linked to the presence of shining path terrorists in bolivia he said if this terrorist group is operating in bolivia it should have claimed responsibility for this crime like the national liberation army eln did in the 1960s when they revealed that they carried out terrorist activities abroad perez stated that murder of the us mormon missionaries should be seriusly analyzed so that a reliable report is released","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0230","doctext":"Interior Minister Eduardo Perez Beltran has attributed the killing of two US Mormon missionaries to narcoterrorists suggesting they aim to politicize the incident Its possible that drug traffickers are behind this crime seeking to give it political implications Perez remarked He proposed that the murders might be copycat killings intended to frame the Zarate Wilka group This group is named after a peasant leader from the early 20th century who had no political ties which complicates claims of guerrilla activities in the region The FalZarate Wilka group which claimed responsibility left a handwritten note declaring their mission to eliminate Yankee invaders accused of oppressing local peasants However Perez pointed out that an initial analysis of the note suggests the language used is unusual for leftist political groups and is vague regarding national sovereignty and peasant exploitation He reiterated that drug traffickers might be involved and are trying to add a political dimension to the crime Perez also dismissed recent rumors about US armed forces arriving in Bolivia to combat drug trafficking asserting there is no connection to Shining Path terrorists in Bolivia He emphasized that if such a terrorist group were active in Bolivia they would have claimed responsibility as the National Liberation Army ELN did in the 1960s when they conducted international terrorist activities Perez concluded that the murder of the US missionaries needs thorough investigation to produce a credible report","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0231","doctext":"general mario molina chief of the bolivian police has admitted that the country is suffering the effects of psychological terrorism practiced by extremist groups which have not yet been officially identified the police chief requested the cooperation of the citizenry by reporting any information on extremists he guaranteed that anyone reporting on extremists will remain anonymous gen molina said that the police continue to investigate the murder of two american citizens with the aid of us experts who are giving bolivia police logistic and scientific support their support he said allows the bolivia police their own limitations the police chief said that the words indistinct objects found in the scene of the murder have been sent to washington for ballistic and laboratory examinations meanwhile the police are preparing the identikit of the alleged murderers based on the description of witnesses the police have so far obtained 150 unsworn declarations 50 written declarations while the personal word indistinct continue passage indistinct","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0231","doctext":"General Mario Molina head of the Bolivian police has conceded that the nation is experiencing psychological terrorism from extremist groups that remain unidentified He called for public cooperation in reporting any extremist activity ensuring anonymity for informants General Molina mentioned the ongoing investigation into the murder of two American citizens with US experts providing logistical and scientific support to overcome the limitations of the Bolivian police Items found at the murder scene have been sent to Washington for ballistic and laboratory analysis Meanwhile police are developing an identikit of the suspects based on witness descriptions So far they have collected 150 unsworn statements and 50 written declarations with personal interviews continuing","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0232","doctext":"the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln general command has agreed to continue the dialogue with the new salavadoran government which was sworn in yesterday the fmln also proposes channels to follow for starting the dialogue salvadoran president alfredo cristiani of the rightwing nationalist republican alliance arena yesterday proposed to the guerrillas that they begin a dialogue to find a political solution that will end the armed conflict in that nation a negotiated solution can lead to peace in el salvador the fmln asserted in a communique issued today in san jose costa rica and signed by commanders francisco jovel shafik jorge handal salvador sanchez ceren eduardo sancho and joaquin villalobos the fmln proposes coordinating a ceasefire within the framework of an overall negotiation of the conflict without trying to apply the same means used in the case of the nicaraguan contras in exchange the rebels demand the trial of former major roberto daubuisson and all those involved in msgr oscar arnulfo romeros murder as well as the complete exclusion of daubuisson from any government position daubuisson who has denied any involvement in the salvadoran archbishops assassination founded arena which won the 19 march presidential elections the guerrillas demand the disbandment of the death squads they also want the government not to proceed with the creation of the patriotic civil defense groups the rebels request the immediate release of labor leaders mass movement activists and detained political prisoners and they demand that murders kidnappings and all other forms of repression against the opposition parties cease the communique states that the rebels are willing to agree to a ceasefire agreement when it is agreed upon and implemented under international supervision as well as to a multilateral cutback of military supplies of any kind to all the central american governments and groups involved in a conflict the fmln command pledges that once the dialogue has been established it will refrain from attacking political leaders of the cristiani government and from enforcing nationwide transportation stoppages the fmln offers to respect the lives and liberty of political and military leaders relatives as well as to suspend the use of car bombs in the cities the guerrillas also commit themselves to respecting us personnel and installations in el salvador and to suspending attacks on the electrical system and on urban shopping centers during the first phase of talks the guerrillas point out the political parties not participating in the nationalist republican alliance arena government could promote and arrange the dialogue until a direct negotiation between the government and the fmln in places and on dates mutually agreed upon is achieved the insurgent leadership warns that if a dialogue between both parties does not take place the inauguration of the arena government will mean the heightening and prolongation of the war in el salvador the fmln communique also proposes that agrarian reform be continued the rebels also want the nationalization of banking and of foreign trade unrestricted freedom of information and respect for the commitment made by the duarte administration to evacuate the wounded and maimed guerrillas and to respect the lives of relatives of the leaders of mass movements opposition parties and the fmln","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0232","doctext":"The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN has announced its decision to continue discussions with the newly inaugurated Salvadoran government The FMLN has outlined steps to initiate this dialogue President Alfredo Cristiani of the rightwing Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA suggested yesterday that the guerrillas engage in talks to find a political solution to the armed conflict The FMLN in a communique from San Jose Costa Rica emphasized that a negotiated solution could bring peace to El Salvador The message was signed by commanders Francisco Jovel Shafik Jorge Handal Salvador Sanchez Ceren Eduardo Sancho and Joaquin Villalobos The FMLN proposes coordinating a ceasefire as part of a comprehensive negotiation without replicating the approach used with the Nicaraguan Contras In return the rebels demand the trial of former major Roberto DAubuisson and others implicated in the murder of Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero and the complete exclusion of DAubuisson from any government role Despite his denial of involvement in the archbishops assassination DAubuisson founded ARENA which secured the presidential election on March 19 The guerrillas also call for the dissolution of death squads and oppose the creation of patriotic civil defense groups They seek the immediate release of labor leaders activists and political prisoners and demand an end to murders kidnappings and other forms of repression against opposition parties The FMLN is willing to agree to a ceasefire under international oversight and supports a multilateral reduction of military supplies to Central American governments and conflict groups They pledge to refrain from attacking political leaders of the Cristiani government and from enforcing transportation stoppages once the dialogue starts The FMLN also commits to respecting the lives and liberty of political and military leaders relatives halting the use of car bombs in cities and respecting US personnel and installations in El Salvador They will also suspend attacks on the electrical system and urban shopping centers During initial talks nonARENA political parties could facilitate the dialogue until direct negotiations between the government and FMLN occur at mutually agreed times and locations The insurgent leadership warns that failure to engage in dialogue will escalate and prolong the war in El Salvador The FMLN also advocates for the continuation of agrarian reform the nationalization of banking and foreign trade unrestricted freedom of information and adherence to the Duarte administrations commitment to evacuate wounded guerrillas and respect the lives of relatives of mass movement leaders opposition parties and the FMLN","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0233","doctext":"colombian guerrillas today released three brazilian engineers who were kidnapped more than a month ago in bogota engineers augusto carneiro moreira junior cesar paim de oliveira and jose roberto reis were released today by the national liberation army guerrillas of colombia the official announcement was made by acting foreign minister paulo tarso flecha de lima after receiving a phone call from the brazilian ambassador to colombia alvaro franco and details of the outcome of this case begin recording flecha de lima i do not have details on how this happened those details must be evaluated end recording bermeja from there they were taken to bogota capital of colombia where they boarded a plane that will fly to rio de janeiro after a stopover in manaus petrobras has released an official note saying that two of three engineers who were kidnapped in colombia and released today will arrive in rio de janeiro early tomorrow morning engineers augusto carneiro moreira junior and jose roberto reis were set free today in the town of barranca bermeja with the recommendation that they take a taxi to a hotel in bucaramanga where the kidnappers had met with the team of negotiators petrobras representative raimundo de oliveira rio de janeiro oil workers union representative name indistinct and representatives of cut according to itamaraty the negotiators acted in a irreproachable manner engineer paulo cesar paim de oliveira remained in colombia with his relatives this information was made public tonight by petrobras itamaraty also reported that the hostages were released without paying ransom since the colombian guerrillas were seeking only publicity for their movement","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0233","doctext":"Colombian guerrillas have freed three Brazilian engineers who were kidnapped over a month ago in Bogota Engineers Augusto Carneiro Moreira Junior Cesar Paim de Oliveira and Jose Roberto Reis were released by the National Liberation Army guerrillas of Colombia The announcement was made by acting Foreign Minister Paulo Tarso Flecha de Lima after receiving a call from Brazilian Ambassador to Colombia Alvaro Franco detailing the outcome Flecha de Lima stated that specifics of the release are still under evaluation The engineers were freed in Barranca Bermeja and transported to Bogota where they boarded a flight to Rio de Janeiro with a stop in Manaus Petrobras issued a statement confirming that two of the engineers Augusto Carneiro Moreira Junior and Jose Roberto Reis will arrive in Rio de Janeiro early tomorrow They were advised to take a taxi to a hotel in Bucaramanga where they met with negotiators including Petrobras representative Raimundo de Oliveira a representative of the Rio de Janeiro oil workers union and CUT representatives According to Itamaraty negotiators conducted themselves impeccably Engineer Paulo Cesar Paim de Oliveira remained in Colombia with his family This information was disclosed by Petrobras which also reported that no ransom was paid as the guerrillas sought only to gain publicity for their cause","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0234","doctext":"official communique number 040 1 today at 1245 a bus carrying 27 army soldiers was bombed by terrorists near the 12th block of junin street 2 as a result of the attack 5 soldiers were killed while 1 officer and 14 soldiers were wounded the other soldiers received minor bruises 3 the lima national security command has ordered the appropriate investigation dated lima 3 june 1989 signed public relations office of the lima national security command","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0234","doctext":"Official communique number 040 At 1245 today terrorists bombed a bus transporting 27 army soldiers near the 12th block of Junin Street The attack resulted in the deaths of 5 soldiers while 1 officer and 14 soldiers sustained injuries The remaining soldiers suffered minor bruises The Lima National Security Command has initiated an investigation into the incident Dated Lima 3 June 1989 Signed Public Relations Office of the Lima National Security Command","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0235","doctext":"it was reported here today that over 5000 people have been arrested in several sectors of lima by police and military patrols following the terrorist attack on 3 june in which 7 members of the security forces were killed news media reported today that during combined operations in downtown lima and its outskirts about 300 vehicles were detained on the roads linking lima with the interior of the country the police and military detained about 5300 people suspected of having participated in the bombing of the bus that carried 24 soldiers of the presidential escort regiment the attack on the presidential escort regiment which is known as husares de junin took place some 10 blocks from the government palace no guerrilla group has claimed responsibility for the attack president alan garcia said however that according to some policemen the tupac amaru revolutionary movement mrta could be involved in the attack although shining path involvement is not ruled out during a news conference garcia said that the terrorists could have perpetrated this attack in retaliation for the death of 60 mrta guerrillas in a clash with army forces in jauja in the peruvian central mountain range in april the murder of the 6 soldiers and 1 policeman raised to 36 the number of people killed by terrorists during the first 3 days of june that is an average of 12 deaths each day defense minister general julio velasquez giacarini today told the press that he greatly lamented this incident and that prime minister luis alberto sanchez in his speech at congress on 6 june will release the guidelines of the antisubversive policy formulated by the government in response to increasing terrorist activities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0235","doctext":"It was announced today that over 5000 individuals have been apprehended across various areas of Lima by police and military forces after the terrorist incident on June 3 that resulted in the deaths of 7 security force members Reports from the media indicated that during joint operations in central Lima and its surrounding areas approximately 300 vehicles were stopped on the highways connecting Lima to the rest of the country Authorities detained around 5300 people suspected of being involved in the bombing of a bus carrying 24 soldiers from the presidential escort regiment This regiment known as Husares de Junin was attacked about 10 blocks away from the government palace No guerrilla faction has taken responsibility for the bombing Nevertheless President Alan Garcia mentioned that according to some police officers the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA might be implicated though the involvement of the Shining Path cannot be dismissed At a press briefing Garcia suggested that the terrorists might have carried out this attack as revenge for the killing of 60 MRTA guerrillas in a confrontation with army forces in Jauja within the central highlands of Peru in April The killing of the 6 soldiers and 1 policeman has brought the total number of fatalities caused by terrorists to 36 within the first three days of June averaging 12 deaths daily Defense Minister General Julio Velasquez Giacarini expressed his deep regret over the incident and noted that Prime Minister Luis Alberto Sanchez will outline the governments antisubversive strategy in a speech to Congress on June 6 in response to the growing terrorist threats","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0236","doctext":"a federal court judge in perth has extended a stay of deportation order against a chilean political activist mr sergio buschmann and ordered that he be released from detention at perth airport australian immigration officials want to deport to mr buschmann on the grounds that he lied in his application to visit australia in perth mr buschmann said he was willing to leave voluntarily in the next few days but feared he might be sent to his death in chile if deported as he is wanted there for alleged terrorist activities mr justice french ruled that mr buschmann stay at the home of a state labor parliamentarian mr ian alexander except when reporting daily to the immigration department pending a full hearing of his case on friday 9 june","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0236","doctext":"A federal court judge in Perth has prolonged a stay on the deportation order for Chilean political activist Mr Sergio Buschmann and mandated his release from detention at Perth Airport Australian immigration authorities aim to deport Mr Buschmann claiming he provided false information on his visa application In Perth Mr Buschmann expressed his willingness to leave voluntarily within a few days but voiced concerns about facing potential death if deported to Chile where he is wanted for alleged terrorist activities Justice French decreed that Mr Buschmann reside at the home of state Labor parliamentarian Mr Ian Alexander except for daily checkins with the immigration department until a complete hearing of his case on Friday June 9","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0237","doctext":"the police have reported that salvadoran presidency minister jose antonio rodriguez porth was seriously wounded this morning during a terrorist attack in which his driver and one of his bodyguards were killed unidentified individuals machinegunned rodriguez porths car as he was leaving his home in the exclusive la mascota neighborhood of western san salvador police sources said that rodriguez porth was rushed in critical conditon to the saldivar clinic where doctors are trying to save his life rodriguez porth is one of the most experienced politicians in the new government headed by president alfredo cristiani which was installed on 1 june","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0237","doctext":"Police have reported a grave incident where Salvadoran Presidency Minister Jose Antonio Rodriguez Porth was critically injured in a terrorist attack this morning The assault which saw his driver and a bodyguard killed occurred when unidentified individuals opened fire with machine guns on Rodriguez Porths car as it departed from his residence in the exclusive La Mascota neighborhood in western San Salvador According to police sources Rodriguez Porth was urgently taken to the Saldivar Clinic in critical condition where doctors are currently fighting to save his life Rodriguez Porth is a prominent and seasoned politician in the administration of President Alfredo Cristiani who assumed office on June 1","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0238","doctext":"salvadoran presidency minister antonio rodriguez porth was assassinated today in san salvador during an attack in which two members of his escort were also killed the police have reported the attack which took place at 0815 local 1415 gmt was perpetrated in the capital city by alleged urban guerrilla commandos who machinegunned the ministers residence according to police sources rodriguez porth 65 was sworn in as minister of the presidency on 1 june he was one of the main leaders of the nationalist republican alliance arena and of the salvadoran business sector","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0238","doctext":"Salvadoran Presidency Minister Antonio Rodriguez Porth was assassinated today in San Salvador during an attack that also claimed the lives of two of his escort members police reported The attack occurred at 0815 local time 1415 GMT and was carried out by alleged urban guerrilla commandos who fired machine guns at the ministers residence according to police sources Rodriguez Porth 65 had been sworn in as Minister of the Presidency on June 1 He was a leading figure in the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA and the Salvadoran business community","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0239","doctext":"costa rican president oscar arias sanchez has said he is alarmed over the assassination of antonio rodriguez porth salvadoran minister of the presidency by suspected urban guerrillas early this morning in san salvador arias told acanefe that he fears increased violence in that country rodriguez porth an influential leader of the ruling nationalist republican alliance is the first minister to be assassinated by the guerrillas since the salvadoran conflict began almost 10 years ago rodriguez porth 65 was killed at 0815 1415 gmt near his home in san salvador along with two of his bodyguards only 8 days after taking office on 1 june for his part luis guillermo solis chief of the costa rican foreign ministry cabinet denounced the assassination and said that it undoubtedly means that the situation in el salvador is becoming more acute and it makes an agreement between the political forces and the guerrillas more difficult actions like these irreparably harm efforts to achieve a negotiated peace in that country the official said he expressed hope however that the salvadoran situation will not deteriorate further","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0239","doctext":"Costa Rican President Oscar Arias Sanchez expressed his alarm over the assassination of Antonio Rodriguez Porth the Salvadoran Minister of the Presidency who was killed by suspected urban guerrillas early this morning in San Salvador Arias conveyed his concerns to ACANEFE fearing that this incident might lead to an escalation of violence in the country Rodriguez Porth a prominent figure in the ruling Nationalist Republican Alliance is the first minister to be killed by guerrillas since the conflict in El Salvador began nearly a decade ago The 65yearold minister was assassinated at 0815 1415 GMT near his home just eight days after assuming office on June 1 accompanied by two bodyguards who were also killed Luis Guillermo Solis head of the Costa Rican Foreign Ministry cabinet condemned the attack stating that it signifies a worsening situation in El Salvador and complicates the possibility of reaching an agreement between the political forces and the guerrillas He emphasized that such actions severely damage efforts to achieve a negotiated peace in the country although he remains hopeful that the situation will not further deteriorate","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0240","doctext":"the guatemalan government today condemned the murder of salvadoran presidency minister antonio rodriguez porth in an attack perpetrated by presumed urban guerrillas presidential adviser julio santos told acanefe that his government regrets rodriguez murder which was carried out early this morning in san salvador two of the ministers bodyguards were also killed in the attack santos said the guatemalan government hopes the central american agreements known as esquipulas ii will help bring peace and democracy not only to el salvador but to the entire area in the near future santos added that although it is still not clear who killed minister rodriguez it is hoped salvadoran society will achieve peace and that the conflict in that country will not escalate","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0240","doctext":"The Guatemalan government denounced the assassination of Salvadoran Presidency Minister Antonio Rodriguez Porth in an attack believed to be carried out by urban guerrillas Presidential adviser Julio Santos informed ACANEFE that his government regrets the killing of Rodriguez which occurred early this morning in San Salvador The attack also claimed the lives of two of the ministers bodyguards Santos expressed hope that the Central American agreements known as Esquipulas II would foster peace and democracy in El Salvador and the surrounding region soon Despite the uncertainty surrounding the perpetrators of Minister Rodriguezs murder Santos remains hopeful that Salvadoran society will attain peace and prevent the conflict from worsening","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0241","doctext":"the honduran government today denounced the assassination of salvadoran presidency minister jose antonio rodriguez porth in an attack in which his bodyguard and driver were also killed honduran foreign ministry spokesman eugenio castro told acanefe that what has happened in san salvador is inhumane and added that this is not the way to behave especially in a country where elections were held and the people select their leaders the democratic alternative is the only alternative the central american peoples have and violence is the biggest obstacle to the democratization process in the countries in the region castro added rodriguez porth 65 was killed by alleged urban guerrillas who machinegunned his residence according to salvadoran police reports he was sworn in as the presidency minister on 1 june 2 hours after alfredo cristianis presidential inauguration","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0241","doctext":"The Honduran government condemned the assassination of Salvadoran Presidency Minister Jose Antonio Rodriguez Porth who was killed along with his bodyguard and driver in an attack Honduran Foreign Ministry spokesman Eugenio Castro told ACANEFE that the incident in San Salvador was inhumane and emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable especially in a country where elections allow citizens to choose their leaders Castro stated The democratic alternative is the only option for Central American people and violence is the greatest hindrance to the democratization process in the region According to Salvadoran police reports Rodriguez Porth aged 65 was killed by alleged urban guerrillas who opened fire on his residence He had just been sworn in as the presidency minister on June 1 merely two hours after Alfredo Cristianis presidential inauguration","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0242","doctext":"the ruling nationalist republican alliance arena in el salvador today condemned the murder of presidency minister antonio rodriguez porth and two of his bodyguards perpetrated by presumed guerrillas the minister and his two bodyguards died when rodriguez porths residence in san salvador was machinegunned arena deputies did not dismiss the possibility that the ruling party may withdraw president alfredo cristianis dialogue offer to the guerrillas if it is confirmed that the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln carried out the attack however arena leaders who arrived at rodriguez porths residence dismissed the possibility that other groups interested in the continuation of violence could have perpetrated the attack the deputies did not identify these groups thus far neither the guerrillas nor any other organization have claimed responsibility for the murder of the minister who was one of the most promiment members of cristianis government as well as of salvadoran private enterprise the salvadoran chamber of commerce also condemned the murder of minister rodriguez porth who was a former director of that business organization and recalled his links with salvadoran private enterprise president cristiani is currently holding a special government meeting to assess the situation following the ministers death an official communique is expected in the next few hours","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0242","doctext":"Today the ruling Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA in El Salvador condemned the assassination of Presidency Minister Antonio Rodriguez Porth and his two bodyguards an act believed to be carried out by presumed guerrillas The three were killed when Rodriguez Porths home in San Salvador was attacked with machine guns ARENA deputies suggested that the party might reconsider President Alfredo Cristianis offer for dialogue with the guerrillas if it is verified that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN was responsible for the attack However ARENA leaders who arrived at the scene dismissed the notion that other groups interested in the continuation of violence could have been behind the assassination though they did not name these groups So far no group including the guerrillas has claimed responsibility for the ministers killing Rodriguez Porth was a prominent member of Cristianis administration and had close ties to Salvadoran private enterprise The Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce also condemned the murder recalling his previous role as a director within the organization President Cristiani is currently holding a special government meeting to discuss the situation following the ministers death with an official statement expected soon","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0243","doctext":"the pdc christian democratic party condemns the assassination of presidency minister dr antonio rodriguez porth it believes violence will not solve the countrys problems is not the way to settle ideological differences and will not lead to peace and development we hope this condemnable act will not be followed by an escalation of violence and revenge that would only serve to further polarize salvadoran society the pdc expresses its condolences to the republics government that is the nationalist republican alliance and rodriguez grieving family we urge the salvadoran people based on mutual respect to find a political and peaceful solution to the crisis that is currently afflicting our society this is the pdcs position on the condemnable assassination of dr antonio rodriguez porth lopez dr colindres do you not believe this could lead to an escalation of violence by the extreme right colindres we hope reason will prevail in the country we believe this or any other incident should not lead to an escalation of violence because that would only result in more bloodletting among the salvadoran people i believe we must not fall for the trap of violence that would only destroy us lopez it is presumed that this action involved leftist urban commandos of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln do you believe that political group is responsible colindres let us wait and see what will happen because it could have been the fmln or ultrarightist factions seeking further polarization and bloodletting we do not want to pass judgment yet regardless of who did it this is an assassination which is not the proper way to solve problems among salvadorans lopez in the pdcs opinion what should be the role of the armed forces in the wake of dr rodriguez porths assassination colindres i believe the armed forces must continue their policy of professionalism and respect for human rights because this implies respecting the law and strengthening the institution of the armed forces they have the constitutional duty to guarantee the safety and calm of the entire population lopez would you like to add anything colindres only that we hope this kind of regrettable and condemnable incident will not be repeated we also hope that violence and destruction among salvadoran brothers will end once and for all end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0243","doctext":"The Christian Democratic Party PDC strongly condemns the murder of Presidency Minister Dr Antonio Rodriguez Porth asserting that violence is not a solution to the nations issues does not resolve ideological disputes and will not bring peace or development The PDC hopes this reprehensible act will not lead to increased violence and retaliation which would only deepen divisions in Salvadoran society The PDC extends its condolences to the government the Nationalist Republican Alliance and Dr Rodriguezs mourning family They urge the Salvadoran populace to seek a political and peaceful resolution to the current societal crisis based on mutual respect This statement reflects the PDCs stance on the deplorable assassination of Dr Antonio Rodriguez Porth Lopez asked Dr Colindres if he thought this could provoke more violence from the extreme right Dr Colindres expressed hope that rationality would prevail and that incidents like this should not escalate into further violence as it would only cause more bloodshed among Salvadorans He warned against falling into the trap of violence that would lead to selfdestruction Lopez pointed out that the action is presumed to involve leftist urban commandos of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN and asked if Colindres thought the FMLN was responsible Colindres urged patience suggesting it could be the FMLN or ultrarightist factions aiming for more polarization and bloodshed and stressed not to rush to judgment Regardless of the perpetrator he emphasized that assassination is not the right method to address issues among Salvadorans When asked about the PDCs view on the role of the armed forces following Dr Rodriguez Porths assassination Colindres stated that the armed forces should maintain professionalism and respect for human rights which includes upholding the law and reinforcing the institution of the armed forces They have a constitutional obligation to ensure the safety and tranquility of the entire population Colindres concluded by expressing the hope that such regrettable and condemnable incidents would not recur and that violence and destruction among Salvadoran brothers would cease permanently","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0244","doctext":"when we asked the foreign ministry why the honduran government has not protested the salvadoran armed forces attacks on honduran army soldiers and a helicopter in los llanitos intibuca the answer was very simple but it shows the importance that is given to national sovereignty and integrity the armed forces have not informed us of anything at all they said and what the media says is not accurate the newspapers tiempo and la prensa published reports of the incident with photographs that confirmed the aggression the bombing and shelling of villages in our territory and provided accounts by eyewitnesses and municipal authorities but which according to the foreign ministry lack credibility or importance later foreign newsmen went to these places and confirmed what tiempo and la prensa had reported they also obtained other details on the incidents while the honduran and salvadoran armed forces denied the incident despite the evidence the truth is there for the gentlemen of the foreign ministry to see according to statements by the villagers who were the victims of the salvadoran aggression the honduran military threatened them and ordered them to be silent or to lie about what had happened it was necessary for the santa lucia mayor to intervene before they could tell newsmen what had happened a reporter for la prensa was sidetracked by a commander no doubt to keep him from doing his job as a journalist the honduran armys weapons served to keep the aggression quiet instead of repelling it to threaten honduran border villagers instead of protecting them while the army turned its back on the enemy armed forces which have trampled on our territory and humiliated us instead of fighting them in short the weapons that we hondurans and the armed forces have obtained with so much sacrifice even at the expense of going without food and medicine are used against honduras and its people this situation should cause us to give much thought to the existence of the honduran armed forces we anticipated this when the regional military training and security center crems was created exclusively to train 10000 salvadoran troops the same army that invaded us in 1969 and that is attacking us again we wonder if we are not acquiring a mercenary mentality in honduras whereby the states weapons go to the highest bidder rather than being used in the national interest for the past 7 years they have been used for economic though ideologically disguised benefits no national military force can function like this anywhere in the world in any event the ideology of any army should be nationalistic even in the case of powers and superpowers that invent and use internationalist ideologies for their hegemonic struggles here in honduras the case of the armed forces is just the opposite to the military institutes way of thinking those who are demanding the defense of sovereignty and territorial integrity are subversives who are allied with subversives from other countries an aggression against honduras by a foreign army is legitimized by the people attacked and those who inform and protest are enemies of the fatherland this was stated in an editorial of the honduran armed forces military projections program the editorial said that the report was issued without prior investigation and was based solely on information provided by these groups to confuse national and international public opinion the irresponsibility of some print and broadcast media directors has reached the point that they are promoting these clearly marxist leninist subversives financed by cuba and nicaragua and those who do not hide their open sympathy with pseudoprofessional positions they attempt to conceal this by claiming that radio stations or newspapers have unrestricted freedom of expression a similar explanation was presented by the salvadoran embassy in tegucigalpa in a press communique distributed to the media which published and disseminated it although it appears incredible through the official presidential house bulletins we might add that the honduran army has echoed such reports as an accomplice to a propaganda ploy to cover up an aggression against our country we ask therefore what is left of our national institutions what is honduras who are hondurans","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0244","doctext":"When questioned about the lack of protest from the Honduran government regarding the Salvadoran armed forces attacks on Honduran soldiers and a helicopter in Los Llanitos Intibucá the foreign ministry offered a straightforward but telling response the armed forces had not informed them of anything dismissing media reports as inaccurate Newspapers Tiempo and La Prensa had published accounts complete with photographs of the aggression bombings and shelling of villages corroborated by eyewitnesses and local officials However the foreign ministry dismissed these reports as lacking credibility Subsequent investigations by foreign journalists confirmed the events reported by Tiempo and La Prensa uncovering additional details Despite denials from both Honduran and Salvadoran armed forces clear evidence of the incident was available for the foreign ministry to acknowledge Villagers affected by the Salvadoran aggression recounted being threatened by the Honduran military to remain silent or lie about the events It took the intervention of the Santa Lucia mayor for them to speak to reporters A La Prensa journalist was deliberately misled by a commander to prevent him from reporting Instead of defending against the aggression the Honduran army used its weapons to suppress information and intimidate Honduran border villagers neglecting to confront the invading enemy forces This misuse of the militarys resources which were acquired through significant sacrifice raises serious questions about the role and purpose of the Honduran armed forces The establishment of the Regional Military Training and Security Center CREMS to train Salvadoran troops the same forces that attacked in 1969 and again now suggests a mercenary mentality For years the military has been used for economic gains disguised ideologically Such a military approach is untenable globally An armys ideology should be nationalistic even for superpowers with internationalist agendas In Honduras however the military views those advocating for sovereignty and territorial integrity as subversives linked to foreign agitators An editorial in the armed forces Military Projections program claimed that reports lacked investigation and aimed to mislead public opinion It accused some media of promoting MarxistLeninist subversives backed by Cuba and Nicaragua under the guise of freedom of expression The Salvadoran embassy in Tegucigalpa issued similar statements which were disseminated through official channels The Honduran army echoed these claims complicating the coverup of the aggression This situation prompts reflection on the state of national institutions and the identity of Honduras and its people","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0245","doctext":"according to press reports in lima today david orosco tello comrade merino third in command of the shining path guerrilla group died during a clash with a peruvian army military patrol in apurimac department southeast of lima according to the press the army patrol killed 15 shining path guerrillas in a clash on 5 june but orosco tello was only yesterday identified by military and forensic experts of the apurimac department political and military command the guerrilla group reportedly suffered 15 casualties while none of the military men were killed after the clash the army seized a light automatic rifle fal 2 mauser rifles 250 sticks of dynamite 22 homemade bombs 6 cartridge pouches a large amount of slow fuse and detonator cord maps notebooks and passports the army reported that in another clash with the shining path which took place in the parinacochas province of ayacucho department southeast of lima six guerrillas were killed and a small arsenal three mauser rifles ammunitions for fal uzi and akn rifles dynamite and propaganda material was seized","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0245","doctext":"As reported by Limas press today David Orosco Tello known as Comrade Merino and the thirdranking leader of the Shining Path guerrilla group was killed in a confrontation with a Peruvian army patrol in the Apurimac department southeast of Lima The press indicated that an army patrol killed 15 Shining Path guerrillas in a clash on June 5 but Orosco Tello was only identified yesterday by military and forensic experts from the Apurimac departments political and military command The guerrilla group reportedly lost 15 members while no military personnel were killed Following the clash the army confiscated a light automatic rifle FAL two Mauser rifles 250 sticks of dynamite 22 homemade bombs six cartridge pouches a significant quantity of slow fuse and detonator cord maps notebooks and passports The army also reported that in another engagement with the Shining Path in the Parinacochas province of Ayacucho department southeast of Lima six guerrillas were killed and a small arsenal was seized including three Mauser rifles ammunition for FAL Uzi and AKN rifles dynamite and propaganda materials","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0246","doctext":"deported chilean security was tight at perth international airport as mr buschmann 46 was given an enthusiastic sendoff by about 50 local supporters most of them members of the western australian chilean community before boarding his aircraft mr buschmann said through an interpreter that he had achieved his goal in australia by publicising the position of the manuel rodriguez patriotic front in chile there was no immediate indication of mr buschmanns ultimate destination which was expected to be somewhere in europe he has refugee status in sweden the country from which he made his visa application before being allowed into australia last month the australian immigration department arranged his sunday night flight on saturday after the federal court here had upheld a deportation order against him on friday mr buschmann had originally planned to spend two months in australia publicising and raising funds for the manuel rodriguez movement which is opposed to the regime of general augusto pinochet and which he heads the immigration department cut short his trip claiming he had made false or misleading statements in his visa application mr buschmann was arrested and detained in perth for three days before being released five days ago on the orders of the federal court to be placed under virtual house arrest pending the outcome of fridays hearing he had been staying at the home of western australian state labor member of parliament dr ian alexander he particularly upset the australian authorities by publicly calling for the assassination of gen pinochet after his arrival santiago applied to canberra for his extradition","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0246","doctext":"Security was heightened at Perth International Airport as 46yearold Mr Buschmann received a warm farewell from around 50 supporters mostly members of the Chilean community in Western Australia Speaking through an interpreter Mr Buschmann stated that he had accomplished his objective in Australia by raising awareness about the Manuel Rodriguez Patriotic Fronts situation in Chile His final destination was unclear though it was anticipated to be in Europe He holds refugee status in Sweden where he applied for his visa before entering Australia last month The Australian Immigration Department arranged his flight on Saturday night following a Federal Court decision on Friday that upheld his deportation order Initially Mr Buschmann intended to spend two months in Australia to promote and gather funds for the Manuel Rodriguez Movement which opposes General Augusto Pinochets regime and is led by him However the Immigration Department shortened his stay accusing him of providing false or misleading information in his visa application Mr Buschmann was detained in Perth for three days before being released five days ago by Federal Court orders placing him under virtual house arrest until Fridays hearing During his stay he resided with Dr Ian Alexander a Western Australian State Labor Member of Parliament Mr Buschmann particularly angered the Australian authorities by advocating for General Pinochets assassination Following his arrival Santiago requested his extradition from Canberra","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0247","doctext":"mr minister honduran foreign minister carlos lopez contreras various honduran press sources have reported on the 13 june meeting between the us vice president and leaders of the mercenary groups among them enrique bermudez who have been using honduran territory as a base and sanctuary for its criminal actions against nicaragua these mercenary groups have continued their attacks against nicaragua adding new victims to the thousands of citizens who have already suffered the effects of us aggression and the participation and complicity of your government with that illegal policy the wellknown us policy of maintaining contra forces in honduran territory and its constant criminal attacks against the nicaraguan population which have left 163 civilian victims since the costa del sol summit on 31 may characterizes the talks between us government officials and contra leaders as well as the tragic consequences in the loss of human lives and property damage in my country while vice president quayle was meeting with the mercenaries pastoral representatives in waslala and las minas informed the international community of the hundreds of peasants who have been murdered kidnapped and tortured by the mercenary groups that infiltrate nicaragua from honduras at the same time the defense ministry reported on the continuation of attacks against agricultural cooperatives among them one in san jose tijuana southeast of asturias jinotega department where four peasants were killed on 10 june in the costa del sol declaration the central american presidents committed themselves to carrying out the demobilization repatriation and relocation of the mercenary groups currently based in your country however your government has supported against the legitimate interests of the honduran people the option set forth by a us bipartisan agreement aimed at maintaining the contras in honduran territory interviews with honduran political leaders such as the one published in the daily la tribuna in its 13 june edition clearly state that the us vice president did not go to honduras to solve its economic problems but to obtain a confirmation from the government that it will not expel the contras from honduran territory in consenting to the continued presence in its territory of mercenary forces which were created to attack my country the honduran government is not only helping to bring more suffering and destruction to the nicaraguan people and nation but is also continuing the heavy burden on the honduran people who have also been the victims of criminal and terrorist actions with this behavior the honduran government once again evinces its total noncompliance with international commitments which are also expressed in the esquipulas agreements to not permit the use of its territory to attack other states and to discontinue its support for irregular forces the nicaraguan government strongly protests the fact that your country continues to allow the use of its territory to conduct illegal policies that go against the esquipulas agreements and the peace efforts and that violate the principles and norms established by international law to guarantee the peaceful coexistence of states your government should reflect on this and heed the calls made by the honduran people themselves who demand an end to the countrys involvement in an illegal and adventurous policy and that the agreements signed in costa del sol calling for the implementation of a joint plan for the demobilization repatriation and relocation of the irregular forces based in your country be honored i take this opportunity to reiterate my esteem to your excellency signed miguel descoto brockman foreign minister republic of nicaragua","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0247","doctext":"Honduran Foreign Minister Carlos Lopez Contreras has noted that various Honduran press outlets reported on a 13 June meeting between the US Vice President and leaders of mercenary groups including Enrique Bermudez who have been using Honduran territory to launch criminal attacks against Nicaragua These mercenary groups have continued their assaults on Nicaragua causing new casualties among the already numerous victims of US aggression facilitated by the Honduran governments complicity in this illegal policy The US policy of maintaining Contra forces in Honduras leading to constant attacks on Nicaraguan civiliansresulting in 163 civilian deaths since the Costa del Sol summit on 31 Mayunderscores the discussions between US officials and Contra leaders as well as the tragic outcomes in terms of loss of lives and property damage in Nicaragua During Vice President Quayles meeting with the mercenaries pastoral representatives in Waslala and Las Minas informed the international community about the hundreds of peasants murdered kidnapped and tortured by mercenary groups infiltrating Nicaragua from Honduras Simultaneously the defense ministry reported ongoing attacks against agricultural cooperatives including one in San Jose Tijuana southeast of Asturias Jinotega department where four peasants were killed on 10 June The Central American presidents in the Costa del Sol declaration committed to demobilizing repatriating and relocating the mercenary groups based in Honduras However the Honduran government has supported a US bipartisan agreement that aims to keep the Contras in Honduran territory against the legitimate interests of its people Interviews with Honduran political leaders such as one published in La Tribuna on 13 June indicated that the US Vice President did not visit Honduras to address its economic issues but to secure a commitment from the government not to expel the Contras By allowing the continued presence of these mercenary forces created to attack Nicaragua the Honduran government not only inflicts further suffering and destruction on the Nicaraguan people but also adds to the burdens of its citizens who are also victims of criminal and terrorist activities This behavior demonstrates the Honduran governments total disregard for international commitments including the Esquipulas agreements which prohibit using its territory to attack other states and supporting irregular forces The Nicaraguan government strongly protests the continued use of Honduran territory for illegal policies that violate the Esquipulas agreements peace efforts and international law principles The Honduran government should reflect on this and heed the demands of its people who call for an end to the countrys involvement in illegal activities and for honoring the agreements made in Costa del Sol for the demobilization repatriation and relocation of the irregular forces I reiterate my respect to Your Excellency Signed Miguel DEscoto Brockman Foreign Minister Republic of Nicaragua","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0248","doctext":"the argentina government has sent to brazil a request of preventive imprisonment for the extradition of 16 people 14 argentines and 2 frenchmen charged with belonging to the all for the fatherland terrorist group the men are believed to have taken part in the attack on the la tablada military unit in buenos aires province last january at the argentine governments request fernando carlos falco was arrested on 9 june he remains in custody in federal police quarters in brasilia and he is waiting the extradition ruling which will be made by the federal supreme cort stf another argentine damian mague who was also involved in the la tablada attack was arrested with falco on the same day mague was released because the argentine government did not request his preventive imprisonment the stf said in falcos case the argentine courts have 45 days to send the stf a copy of the legal case against him the trial will be based on the legal extradition requisites and not on the criminal accusations against falco","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0248","doctext":"The Argentine government has requested Brazil to detain 16 individuals 14 Argentines and 2 French for extradition accusing them of being part of the All for the Fatherland terrorist group These men are suspected of participating in the attack on the La Tablada military base in Buenos Aires province last January Following Argentinas request Fernando Carlos Falco was arrested on June 9th and is currently held in federal police custody in Brasilia awaiting an extradition decision by the Federal Supreme Court STF Another Argentine Damian Mague who was also implicated in the La Tablada attack was detained with Falco on the same day but was released since Argentina did not request his preventive imprisonment according to the STF For Falcos case Argentine authorities have 45 days to provide the STF with the legal case documentation The trial will focus on the legal grounds for extradition not the criminal charges against Falco","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0249","doctext":"concerning dr jose antonio rodriguez porths death the farabundo marti national liberation front general command reports the following to all salvadorans 1 as a result of investigations we have conducted we confirm that the fmln bears no responsibility whatsoever for the attack on dr rodriguez porth we delayed making this statement to make certain that there were no circumstantial or other reasons that could have involved us in the attack 2 following rodriguez porths death several groups have conducted markedly vengeful actions colonel ochoa perez for example has proposed fighting fire with fire francisco merino has threatened opposition leaders with death ricardo alvarenga valdivieso has proposed repressive new laws we hereby warn that if reprisals are taken against the opposition movement we will take firm and resolute action against any escalation in repression 3 we find the false commotion among the ranks of the arena nationalist republican alliance party repulsive because everyone knows of their responsibility in killings like that of monsignor romero of the members of the fdr revolutionary democratic front executive committee and so many others we do not believe in their alleged innocence and do even less at a time when repressive actions are being intensified 4 our attention has been drawn to the fact that the attack on rodriguez porth occurred within the framework of an intense struggle between the entrepreneurial sector of arena and daubuissons supporters to gain control of the party and within the framework of a dispute for the defense ministry in the latter case rodriguez porths actions did away with general bustillos aspirations there are precedents for the line of conduct of arena factions and for these internal confrontations we recall the attack that roberto daubuisson perpetrated against former us ambassador thomas pickering we also remember how important men close to major roberto daubuission participated in the kidnapping of businessmen major daubuissions silence concerning the attack on rodriguez porth is noteworthy the fmln understands the concern of the various national sectors and the international community in the sense that arena may use this fact to justify irrational retaliatory actions if a situation is brought about involving an increase in violence and expansion of the war it will be the arena governments sole responsibility not ours for this reason we have raised with the political parties the need to create conditions for establishing a favorable climate for dialogue and a negotiated political solution we reiterate our total readiness to contribute toward this effort the fmln reasserts to all the salvadoran people that we will continue to adhere to the truth and that that we will be fully responsible for our actions at all times and under any circumstances signed fmln general command dated 15 june 198 el salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0249","doctext":"Regarding the death of Dr Jose Antonio Rodriguez Porth the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN General Command issues the following statement to all Salvadorans 1 Following thorough investigations we affirm that the FMLN is in no way responsible for the attack on Dr Rodriguez Porth We delayed this announcement to ensure there were no circumstantial factors implicating us 2 In the aftermath of Rodriguez Porths death various groups have engaged in retaliatory actions For instance Colonel Ochoa Perez has advocated for a titfortat approach Francisco Merino has issued death threats to opposition leaders and Ricardo Alvarenga Valdivieso has suggested new repressive laws We caution that any reprisals against the opposition will prompt us to take decisive action against any escalation in repression 3 We find the false uproar within the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA party abhorrent as their involvement in assassinations like that of Monsignor Romero members of the FDR Executive Committee and others is wellknown We reject their claims of innocence especially amid intensified repressive actions 4 It is noteworthy that the attack on Rodriguez Porth occurred amid a power struggle within ARENA between the entrepreneurial sector and supporters of DAubuisson for party control and the defense ministry Rodriguez Porths actions undermined General Bustillos aspirations There are precedents for such internal conflicts within ARENA including Roberto DAubuissons attack on former US Ambassador Thomas Pickering and the kidnapping of businessmen by men close to Major DAubuisson Major DAubuissons silence on the Rodriguez Porth attack is significant The FMLN understands the concerns of national sectors and the international community that ARENA might use this incident to justify irrational retaliatory measures Should violence escalate and the war expand the responsibility will lie solely with the ARENA government not with us Therefore we have urged political parties to create conditions conducive to dialogue and a negotiated political solution We reaffirm our complete readiness to support this effort The FMLN assures all Salvadorans that we will always adhere to the truth and be fully accountable for our actions under any circumstances Signed FMLN General Command Dated 15 June 198X El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0250","doctext":"today the chilean military government has reported the existence of a selective terrorist plan to attack government officials a plan that could be linked to the shining path a peruvian terrorist group general oscar vargas the minister secretary general of government reported on this plan during a 2hour cabinet meeting that was chaired by chilean president general augusto pinochet the minister said that there are clear indications of such a plan emphasizing that the civilians have great responsibility because the struggle against the subversion cannot be conducted without the assistance of civilians gen vargas pointed out that the recent attacks on armed forces and the security services personnel the robbery of cars according to the police a military truck and 18 private vehicles have been stolen and the stealing of car license plates at the municipalities are a clear indication that these groups are about to begin their activities this week several unidentified individuals attacked an army non commissioned officer who is a member of the national intelligence center cni the secret police and who was seriously injured and last week a retired air force officer was murdered the minister added that a coordination among all the terrorist groups that are operating in the area has been noticed especially by the shining path this matter was discussed by the peruvian defense minister in a speech he made in lima last week concerning the measures taken gen vargas said all government authorities have been instructed to take care gen vargas categorically denied that the possibility that general augusto pinochet could run in the presidential elections scheduled for 14 december 1989 was discussed in the cabinet meeting held today at the la moneda presidential palace for his part and in a news conference sergio onofre jarpa a rightwing presidential candidate and the president of the progovernment national renewal party said that his nomination would not make any sense if pinochet runs for the same political sector jarpa reiterated that if the incumbent who has been president since 1973 wants to run for president it will be necessary to reform the 1980 constitution because article 25 prevents the chilean president from seeking reelection","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0250","doctext":"Today the military government in Chile has disclosed the presence of a targeted terrorist strategy aimed at attacking government officials potentially connected to the Shining Path a terrorist group from Peru General Oscar Vargas the Minister Secretary General of Government revealed this plan during a twohour cabinet meeting led by Chilean President General Augusto Pinochet Vargas highlighted clear evidence of such a plan stressing that civilian cooperation is crucial in the fight against subversion He noted recent attacks on armed forces and security personnel the robbery of carsincluding a military truck and 18 private vehiclesand the theft of car license plates from municipalities as indications that these groups are preparing to initiate their activities This week several unidentified individuals assaulted an army noncommissioned officer associated with the National Intelligence Center CNI the secret police leaving him seriously injured Last week a retired air force officer was killed Vargas mentioned that there is notable coordination among terrorist groups in the area particularly the Shining Path This issue was addressed by the Peruvian Defense Minister in a speech in Lima last week Regarding the measures taken Vargas stated that all government authorities have been instructed to remain vigilant He firmly denied that the possibility of General Augusto Pinochet running in the presidential elections scheduled for December 14 1989 was discussed during todays cabinet meeting at the La Moneda Presidential Palace Meanwhile in a news conference Sergio Onofre Jarpa a rightwing presidential candidate and president of the progovernment National Renewal Party stated that his candidacy would not make any sense if Pinochet runs for the same political sector Jarpa reiterated that if the incumbent president who has been in office since 1973 intends to run for president it will be necessary to amend the 1980 constitution as Article 25 prohibits the Chilean president from seeking reelection","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0251","doctext":"hurtado president cristiani this morning delivered part of the coffee tax which will be distributed among all the mayors offices in the country after the event at a san salvador hotel cristiani answered questions first on the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln communique denying participation in the murder of presidency minister jose antonio rodriguez porth in the communique the fmln flatly declared that none of their members had had anything to do with the murder cristiani had this to say begin recording cristiani the fmln general command said they had not ordered the assassination and added that apparently a group got out of hand and perpetrated the crime i think the fmln has realized the general repudiation this action has elicited i am convinced the fmln is trying to excuse the action thus avoiding all responsibility we think they are trying to seek a way out of the problem caused by the assassination of an aged defenseless person but there is no way out for them now hurtado the fmln has denied that any of its members participated in the action cristiani of course they are now trying to deny it after they learned of the repudiation both here and abroad in addition they waited a considerable time to deny their participation they had a complete plan against the government as you know the plan is called all against arena nationalist republican alliance this murder was part of their plan rodriguez porth had no enemies he was a peaceful man who struggled with his pen and ideas only an irrational mind like that of those who advocate violence could have conceived this action i am convinced the fmln did it hurtado mr president if you and the words indistinct are convinced the fmln is guilty what will become of the dialogue critiani we think we should overcome the effect of this heavy blow caused by the loss not only of a column of the party and of our ideology but also of a personal friend as members of the government we should overcome our grief and seek the good of the country we believe words indistinct violence is repudiated and rejected in the country it is time for the fmln to talk about its objectives they have rejected the opportunity to talk with the government with unacceptable and unjustifiable arguments but our proposal for dialogue is still good we are willing to sit down and talk with them so this violence can end hurtado has a commission already been formed cristiani we are in the process of forming it some of the proposed persons have already agreed to be members we hope to have formed the commission by the end of the week as soon as we have it we will gladly announce the members names continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0251","doctext":"This morning President Cristiani handed over a portion of the coffee tax to be distributed to all the mayors offices in the country Following the event at a San Salvador hotel Cristiani addressed questions regarding a Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN communique which denied involvement in the murder of Presidency Minister Jose Antonio Rodriguez Porth The FMLN asserted that none of their members were involved in the murder Cristiani commented that the FMLNs general command claimed they did not order the assassination and suggested that a rogue group might have committed the crime He believes the FMLN is attempting to excuse the action to avoid responsibility but insists there is no escape for them now Cristiani stated that the FMLN is denying involvement after realizing the widespread condemnation both domestically and internationally and they delayed their denial significantly He accused them of having a complete plan against the government specifically targeting the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA Cristiani described Rodriguez Porth as a peaceful man with no enemies asserting that only those with irrational violent tendencies could have planned such an attack He remains convinced of the FMLNs guilt Hurtado questioned what the implications would be for the dialogue if the government is convinced of the FMLNs guilt Cristiani emphasized the need to move past the heavy loss of a key party figure and personal friend to seek the countrys welfare He stated that violence is widely condemned and rejected in the country and it is time for the FMLN to clarify their objectives Despite the FMLNs rejection of talks with the government based on unacceptable arguments Cristiani confirmed that the offer for dialogue remains open He expressed willingness to engage in discussions to end the violence When asked about the formation of a commission Cristiani replied that they are in the process and that some proposed members have already agreed to participate He hopes to announce the commissions members by the end of the week","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0252","doctext":"terrorist sergio buschmann who had been held in preventive custody in alaska was set free by us authorities the chilean government has expressed its frustration over that decision noting that it will continue to take all necessary steps at every occasion to bring sergio buschmann to court in chile the information was made public by chilean foreign ministry spokesman carlos ducci when he released an official communique from the foreign ministry begin recording ducci the foreign ministry was informed today by the us department of state that because of legal technicalities related to interpretations of the bilateral extradition treaty of 1900 it cannot keep sergio buschmann in preventive custody nor can it comply with the extradition request that is being prepared in chile the chilean government makes public its disappointment at this decision by the us department of state and the us department of justice it is not sufficient in the struggle against international terrorism that some countries should limit themselves to expelling the terrorist buschmann from their territory we have requested that justice be allowed to operate so that buschmann can be submitted to due process in a case of a strictly judicial nature buschmann has been internationally recognized as a terrorist he has endorsed violence incited assassination and raised funds for the purchase of arms to kill chileans the us government has had at the proper time the opportunity to inspect the arms clandestinely introduced in chile for terrorist purposes by sergio buschmann this act has been publicly condemned by the us department of state because it revealed the threat international terrorism poses to the security of the hemisphere the chilean government has taken and will take all necessary steps at every opportunity to bring buschmann to court and it must now deplore and reject the impunity with which this avowed criminal will continue to endorse terrorism and violence on the international stage end recording terrorist sergio buschmann spokesman for the manuel rodriguez patriotic front has the status of political refugee in sweden when carlos ducci was asked if buschmann has traveled to sweden he replied that he did not know and that he only has information that buschmann has been set free","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0252","doctext":"Sergio Buschmann a terrorist who had been detained in preventive custody in Alaska has been released by US authorities The Chilean government expressed its displeasure with this decision stating it will persist in taking all necessary actions to bring Buschmann to justice in Chile This announcement was made by Carlos Ducci the spokesman for the Chilean Foreign Ministry who issued an official statement begin recording Ducci The US Department of State informed the Foreign Ministry today that due to legal technicalities involving interpretations of the 1900 bilateral extradition treaty they cannot maintain Sergio Buschmann in preventive custody nor comply with Chiles extradition request The Chilean government expresses its disappointment with this decision by both the US Department of State and the US Department of Justice Merely expelling the terrorist Buschmann from their territory is insufficient in the fight against international terrorism We have requested that justice be allowed to take its course so Buschmann can face due process in a judicial case Buschmann has been internationally acknowledged as a terrorist he has promoted violence incited assassinations and raised funds to purchase weapons to kill Chileans The US government had the opportunity to inspect the arms smuggled into Chile for terrorist purposes by Sergio Buschmann This act has been publicly condemned by the US Department of State as it exposed the threat international terrorism poses to hemispheric security The Chilean government has taken and will continue to take all necessary actions to bring Buschmann to court and now must lament and denounce the impunity allowing this selfconfessed criminal to continue promoting terrorism and violence internationally end recording Sergio Buschmann spokesperson for the Manuel Rodriguez Patriotic Front holds the status of a political refugee in Sweden When asked if Buschmann had traveled to Sweden Carlos Ducci responded that he did not know and only had information that Buschmann had been released","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0253","doctext":"nicaragua has denied any links with the assassination of salvadoran presidency minister antonio rodriguez porth 8 days ago an allegation made by the salvadoran army at a news conference commander bayardo arce vice coordinator of the executive commission of the ruling sandinist national liberation front fsln termed irresponsible the charges made in san salvador that nicaragua trained the commando who killed rodriguez porth arce said we lack the experience for such attacks and therefore could not have trained anyone he recalled that the fsln never resorted to that type of action during its struggle against the dictator anastasio somoza who was overthrown in 1979 the salvadoran armed forces have claimed that rodriguez porth was killed by a farabundo marti national liberation front commando trained in nicaragua however that guerrilla group has denied any responsibility for the action arce also denied that nicaragua has sent weapons to panama when tension with the united states increased last month as reported in the us media i am not surprised by those statements arce said adding that the united states continues its efforts to discredit the nicaraguan government with such lies","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0253","doctext":"Nicaragua has rejected any involvement in the assassination of Salvadoran Presidency Minister Antonio Rodriguez Porth that occurred eight days ago an accusation brought by the Salvadoran army During a press briefing Commander Bayardo Arce Vice Coordinator of the Executive Commission of the ruling Sandinist National Liberation Front FSLN called the accusations from San Salvador which alleged that Nicaragua trained the commando who killed Rodriguez Porth irresponsible Arce stated that they lack the expertise for such attacks and thus could not have trained anyone He emphasized that the FSLN never engaged in this type of action during its fight against dictator Anastasio Somoza who was ousted in 1979 The Salvadoran armed forces have asserted that Rodriguez Porth was killed by a Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front commando trained in Nicaragua though that guerrilla group has denied any involvement Arce also dismissed claims that Nicaragua supplied weapons to Panama during heightened tensions with the United States last month as reported by US media He remarked that he was not surprised by these statements adding that the United States continues to attempt to discredit the Nicaraguan government with such falsehoods","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0254","doctext":"the united states information service usis has reported that salvadoran leftist leaders guillermo ungo and ruben zamora have admitted that the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas killed presidency minister antonio rodriguez porth the guerrillas have denied responsibility for the crime in a communique summarizing the meetings held by us vice president dan quayle during his visit to el salvador this week usis reported that the guerrillas also killed attorney general roberto garcia alvarado ungo and zamora today denied the charges calling them totally false they challenged usis to take back or to clarify its statement published in the morning conservative daily el diario de hoy a spokesman representing ungo told acan efe that the publication of that statement is a publicity stunt to implicate us in rodriguez porths assassination we deny the charges published today and we demand a clarification from usis","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0254","doctext":"The United States Information Service USIS has disclosed that Salvadoran leftwing leaders Guillermo Ungo and Ruben Zamora acknowledged that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN guerrillas were responsible for the murder of Presidency Minister Antonio Rodriguez Porth despite the guerrillas denial In a statement summarizing US Vice President Dan Quayles visit to El Salvador this week USIS also mentioned that the guerrillas killed Attorney General Roberto Garcia Alvarado Ungo and Zamora refuted these accusations today labeling them as completely untrue They urged USIS to retract or clarify its statement which was published in the conservative morning daily El Diario de Hoy An Ungo spokesperson told ACANEFE that the statements publication is a publicity maneuver to falsely implicate us in Rodriguez Porths assassination We reject todays accusations and demand a clarification from USIS","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0255","doctext":"according to a last minute official report six guerrillas of the socalled camilist union of the socalled army of national liberation eln died today during fighting with la popa battalion troops in the slopes of the perija mountain range a military command spokesman said that the fighting took place a scant 10 km from the village of san jacinto in san diego municipality where four soldiers died last week in an ambush police and military forces have stepped up surveillance around the cano limon covenas pipeline after two new attacks also by the eln occurred in huila and north santander departments the terrorist attack in huila department took place in la motosa near aipe municipality where the pipeline that pumps crude oil between neiva and la dorada was dynamited humberto brines traveled early today to the scene of the events and reported the following begin recording brines a new attack was perpetrated last night against the pipeline that pumps crude oil from neiva to dorada suspected eln guerrillas placed a dynamite charge at the place called la motosa near aipe municipality which completely destroyed the guard post and a stretch of the pipeline a fire immediately broke out and the installation was completely gutted crude oil pumping was suspended and efforts to contain the fire and to repair the pipeline began at 2300 the extent of the losses has not yet been assessed this pipeline pumps 58000 barrels of oil per day the main pumping station is located in aipe municipality workers from jocol and ecopetrol colombian petroleum enterprise worked intensely all through the predawn hours to repair the pipeline enabling it to resume pumping operations at 1000 even though the eln has repeatedly threatened the oil pipelines work has continued on the construction of a new multiple pipeline in huila which will pump 138000 barrels of oil per day between neiva and covenas the same pipeline was blown up only 1 month ago a scarce 25 km from that place end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0255","doctext":"In a recent official report six guerrillas from the socalled Camilist Union of the Army of National Liberation ELN were killed today during clashes with troops from the La Popa Battalion on the slopes of the Perija mountain range A military command spokesman mentioned that the skirmish occurred just 10 kilometers from the village of San Jacinto in San Diego municipality where four soldiers were ambushed and killed last week In response to two new attacks by the ELN in the Huila and North Santander departments police and military forces have intensified surveillance around the Cano LimonCovenas pipeline The terrorist incident in Huila took place at La Motosa near Aipe municipality where the pipeline transporting crude oil between Neiva and La Dorada was bombed Humberto Brines visited the location early today and provided the following details begin recording Brines Last night suspected ELN guerrillas carried out a bombing attack against the pipeline pumping crude oil from Neiva to Dorada They placed a dynamite charge at La Motosa near Aipe municipality which obliterated the guard post and a stretch of the pipeline A fire erupted immediately completely destroying the installation Crude oil pumping was halted and efforts to extinguish the fire and repair the pipeline commenced at 2300 The total damage has yet to be evaluated This pipeline typically pumps 58000 barrels of oil daily The primary pumping station is situated in Aipe municipality Workers from Jocol and Ecopetrol Colombian Petroleum Enterprise worked tirelessly throughout the early morning hours to fix the pipeline allowing it to resume operations by 1000 Despite repeated ELN threats against oil pipelines construction continues on a new multiple pipeline in Huila which will carry 138000 barrels of oil daily from Neiva to Covenas This same pipeline was targeted and bombed just one month ago merely 25 kilometers from the current attack site end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0256","doctext":"the damage caused by the latest terrorist attacks against the countrys oil pipeline has so far been estimated at almost 75 billion pesos according to ecopetrol colombian petroleum enterprise there have been four dynamite attacks on the pipeline in the last 72 hours because of the attacks colombia will have to abstain from marketing crude oil abroad for 3 weeks thus losing 150 million the damage caused to the covenas plant amounts to 7 million another 7 million will have to be spent on repairs ecopetrol president andres restrepo londono said that the colombian people will feel the impact of these attacks already the royalties given to the municipalities have been suspended and an increase in fuel prices will be necessary according to the first special meeting of the countrys petroleum enterprise authorities meanwhile the army has increased its counteroffensive against eln army of national liberation guerrillas which have claimed responsibility for the attacks on the oil pipeline exerting pressure to modify the oil policy the latest attack on the pipeline occurred at the lisama installations located between barrancabermeja and bucaramanga eln guerrillas attacked these installlations which are responsible for producing gas and petroleum the guerrillas cut 80 percent of the cables attached to the motors which extract fuel a dynamite charge was also placed on the pipeline at km28 in cano limoncovenas in the area of carmen near the tonchala river in northern santander no fuel however was lost the attacks have now extended to huila department for the first time damaging fuel installations here the oil spill was stopped by closing down the installations furthermore nine guerrillas have been killed eight more have been captured and an eln training center has been dismantled this is the result of the armys first counterinsurgency actions against those determined to do away with the nations resources by attacking the cano limoncovenas pipeline military authorities have reported that near serrania de perija cesar department the 2d brigades la popa battalion troops clashed with eln guerrillas the clash resulted in the death of six guerrillas and the confiscation of a great amount of war materiel in addition words indistinct the army dismantled an eln urban network capturing eight of its members meanwhile the 14th brigades luciano de luria battalion troops killed jose antonio velasco a farc revolutionary armed forces of colombia leader finally 5th brigade troops are continuing their actions in the cacatumbo area where the eln has taken refuge the eln commanded by spanish priest manuel perez has based its operations in eastern colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0256","doctext":"The most recent terrorist attacks on the countrys oil pipeline have inflicted damages estimated at nearly 75 billion pesos Ecopetrol the Colombian Petroleum Enterprise reported four dynamite attacks on the pipeline within the past 72 hours Due to these attacks Colombia will be unable to export crude oil for three weeks resulting in a loss of 150 million The damage to the Covenas plant amounts to 7 million with an additional 7 million required for repairs Ecopetrol President Andres Restrepo Londono indicated that these attacks will significantly affect the Colombian populace with municipal royalties already suspended and a rise in fuel prices expected as discussed in a special meeting of the petroleum enterprise authorities In response the army has intensified its counteroffensive against the ELN Army of National Liberation guerrillas who have claimed responsibility for the pipeline attacks aiming to influence oil policy changes The most recent attack occurred at the Lisama installations situated between Barrancabermeja and Bucaramanga ELN guerrillas targeted these installations which are crucial for gas and petroleum production cutting 80 percent of the cables connected to the fuel extraction motors Additionally a dynamite charge was placed on the pipeline at km28 in Cano LimonCovenas near the Tonchala River in Northern Santander though no fuel was lost The attacks have also spread to the Huila department for the first time damaging fuel installations which led to an oil spill that was contained by shutting down the installations Nine guerrillas have been killed eight captured and an ELN training center has been dismantled as part of the armys initial counterinsurgency efforts against those attacking the Cano LimonCovenas pipeline Military officials reported that troops from the 2nd Brigade La Popa clashed with ELN guerrillas near Serrania de Perija in the Cesar department resulting in six guerrilla deaths and the seizure of a significant amount of war materiel Moreover the army dismantled an ELN urban network capturing eight members and the 14th Brigade Luciano de Luria battalion troops killed Jose Antonio Velasco a leader of the FARC Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia The 5th Brigade troops continue their operations in the Catatumbo area where the ELN under the command of Spanish priest Manuel Perez is based in eastern Colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0257","doctext":"the colombian army of national liberation eln announced today for the first that that it is willing to engage in a dialogue on the countrys oil policy the eln has carried out a destructive wave of attacks against the colombian oil industry to force the government to nationalize this industry the guerrilla groups willingness to participate in a dialogue is conveyed in a tape sent to conservative senator alvaro leyva from former spanish priest manuel perez who is the elns founder and leader according to leyva perez expressed his willingness to meet with him to explain the guerrilla groups ideas on what colombias oil policy should be leyva said that the eln also demanded that nationalization be applied to other natural resources furthermore the eln which has previously rejected the governments peace offer reiterated its desire to humanize the conflict between the guerrillas and the army so that the civilian population will not be affected leyva has played a leading role in seeking a rapprochement between guerrilla groups and the government to this end he has met several times with m19 19 april movement and revolutionary armed forces of colombia farc commanders which is why the eln selected him as the bearer of its message the eln has concentrated its terrorist attacks against the countrys main oil pipeline which extends 800 km from the eastern to the northwestern regions of colombia it has caused millions in losses to the state colombian petroleum enterprise ecopetrol and serious ecological damage resulting from oil spills in 1988 it attacked the nations pipelines approximately 50 times and thus far this year the eln has carried out 21 attacks on 16 june the main oil reserves in the caribbean port city of covenas were virtually destroyed by several dynamite blasts set off by the guerrillas this was the elns most daring and serious attack to date the eln claims that the multinational companies that carry out oil exploration and drilling with ecopetrol are plundering colombias natural resources","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0257","doctext":"The Colombian Army of National Liberation ELN declared today for the first time that it is open to a discussion regarding the nations oil policy The ELN has launched numerous destructive attacks on Colombias oil sector in an effort to compel the government to nationalize the industry This openness to dialogue was communicated through a tape sent to conservative Senator Alvaro Leyva by Manuel Perez a former Spanish priest who founded and leads the ELN Perez indicated his readiness to meet with Leyva to discuss the ELNs perspectives on Colombias oil policy Leyva mentioned that the ELN also insisted on nationalizing other natural resources Additionally the ELN which previously dismissed the governments peace proposals reiterated its intent to humanize the conflict between the guerrillas and the army to protect civilians Leyva has been actively working to bridge the gap between guerrilla groups and the government having met multiple times with leaders from the M19 19 April Movement and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC which is why the ELN chose him to deliver its message The ELN has primarily targeted the countrys main oil pipeline which spans 800 km from the eastern to the northwestern parts of Colombia causing millions in losses to the stateowned Colombian Petroleum Enterprise Ecopetrol and severe environmental damage from oil spills In 1988 the ELN attacked the nations pipelines roughly 50 times and so far this year they have carried out 21 attacks On June 16 the main oil reserves in the Caribbean port city of Covenas were nearly obliterated by several dynamite explosions set off by the guerrillas This incident marked the ELNs most audacious and severe attack to date The ELN argues that multinational companies working with Ecopetrol in oil exploration and drilling are plundering Colombias natural resources","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0258","doctext":"mary stanislaus makeil a us nun was seriously wounded today when shots were fired at a vehicle in which she was traveling near zaragoza 20 km southwest of the capital city church sources have reported makeil was traveling with two other nuns of the order of the charity of the incarnate word in a private vehicle along the highway between san salvador and zaragoza when unidentified assailants in another vehicle opened fire juana margarita flores one of the nuns traveling with makeil explained that one of the bullets hit makeil near the right ear after the incident the nuns took makeil to san rafael hospital in santa tecla however due to the seriousness of her condition she was transported overnight to a private hospital in the salvadoran capital city where she will undergo emergency surgery the three nuns work at the oscar arnulfo romero community coar which takes care of war orphans it should be recalled that in 1980 four us nuns who were traveling from the comalapa airport to san salvador were killed by salvadoran national guardsmen","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0258","doctext":"Mary Stanislaus Makeil a nun from the US was gravely injured today when shots were fired at the vehicle she was in near Zaragoza 20 km southwest of the capital according to church sources Makeil was traveling with two other nuns from the Order of the Charity of the Incarnate Word in a private vehicle on the highway between San Salvador and Zaragoza when unidentified assailants in another vehicle opened fire Juana Margarita Flores one of the nuns with Makeil stated that a bullet struck Makeil near her right ear Following the attack the nuns rushed Makeil to San Rafael Hospital in Santa Tecla but due to the severity of her injuries she was transferred overnight to a private hospital in the Salvadoran capital where she is set to undergo emergency surgery The three nuns are associated with the Oscar Arnulfo Romero Community COAR which supports war orphans This incident is reminiscent of the 1980 tragedy when four US nuns traveling from Comalapa Airport to San Salvador were killed by Salvadoran national guardsmen","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0259","doctext":"medical sources reported today that the irish nun sister mary stanislaus mackey who was shot in el salvador by several unidentified men is still in serious condition but out of danger a spokesman for the hospital to which the nun was taken after being wounded along with two other nuns on 21 june said the nun underwent surgery twice and she will most likely lose her left eye but she is out of danger the two other wounded nuns are us citizen sister ana maria brangan and salvadoran sister juana margarita flores church sources have said that mackey is not a us citizen but an irish citizen who was sent to work in el salvador in 1983 sponsored by the archdiocese of cleveland usa the same sources told acanefe that mackey 72 will be taken to a us hospital within the next few hours but no further details were given salvadoran communications minister mauricio sandoval condemned the attack on the nuns and said that salvadoran authorities are conducting immediate investigations to apprehend those responsible for this attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0259","doctext":"According to medical sources Irish nun Sister Mary Stanislaus Mackey who was shot by several unidentified men in El Salvador remains in serious condition but is no longer in immediate danger A hospital spokesperson where the nun was treated after being wounded along with two other nuns on June 21 stated The nun underwent two surgeries and is likely to lose her left eye but she is out of danger The other injured nuns are US citizen Sister Ana Maria Brangan and Salvadoran Sister Juana Margarita Flores Church sources clarified that Mackey is an Irish citizen not American and was sent to El Salvador in 1983 by the Archdiocese of Cleveland USA These sources informed ACANEFE that Mackey aged 72 will be transferred to a US hospital soon though no additional details were disclosed Salvadoran Communications Minister Mauricio Sandoval condemned the attack on the nuns and announced that Salvadoran authorities are promptly investigating to capture those accountable for the attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0260","doctext":"there was a terrorist attack at the san salvador central market today a bomb was thrown at the marvin soda shop which is by the southern entrance to the market there is no information on those responsible for this action which has caused casualties we received a report that one person has died at the rosales hospital she was taken along with approximately 20 other people to the rosales hospital we were told that this explosion wounded 37 persons some seriously we repeat that we do not know who was responsible for this action which has brought grief and mourning to many families who go to the market to buy or sell products the explosion left a big hole in the tin roof of the marvin soda shop the force of the explosion and the shrapnel injured many people we were told that one person had serious head wounds while another had serious abdominal wounds","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0260","doctext":"A terrorist bombing occurred at the San Salvador Central Market today A bomb was hurled at the Marvin Soda Shop located at the markets southern entrance No details are available about the perpetrators of the bombing which has caused numerous casualties Reports indicate that one person has died at Rosales Hospital after being admitted along with around 20 others due to the explosion It is reported that 37 people were injured some critically The identity of those responsible for the bombing remains unknown and the incident has brought sorrow to many families who frequent the market for commerce The explosion created a large hole in the tin roof of the Marvin Soda Shop and its force along with the shrapnel caused injuries to many individuals Among the injured one person sustained severe head injuries while another suffered grave abdominal wounds","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0261","doctext":"concerning the terrorist attack on friday 23 june at the san salvador central market in which 2 people were killed and 30 wounded the fmln reports to all salvadorans the following 1 that the hurling of the bomb at the central market was a terrorist action by the arena nationalist republican alliance government specifically by the armed forces high command this action is part of a coldblooded plan that consists of criminal actions in public places designed to turn people against the fmln 2 we hold colonel mauricio guzman aguilar who acquired experience in this kind of criminal action when he commanded the 5th brigade responsible for this treacherous terrorist action this terrorist action complements the current policy of repression by the alfredo cristiani regime we condemn terrorism words indistinct by arena words indistinct san salvador 23 june 1989 farabundo marti national liberation front","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0261","doctext":"Regarding the terrorist attack on Friday June 23 at the San Salvador Central Market which resulted in 2 fatalities and 30 injuries the FMLN informs all Salvadorans as follows 1 The bombing at the market was a terrorist act orchestrated by the ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance government particularly by the Armed Forces High Command This act is part of a calculated plan involving criminal activities in public areas aimed at turning the public against the FMLN 2 We hold Colonel Mauricio Guzman Aguilar who gained experience with such criminal actions while leading the 5th Brigade accountable for this deceitful terrorist act This bombing aligns with the current repressive policies of the Alfredo Cristiani regime We denounce terrorism words indistinct by ARENA words indistinct San Salvador June 23 1989 Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0262","doctext":"nicaraguan president daniel ortega has warned that the united states is pressuring the honduran government to break relations with nicaragua to increase its aggressive actions against the sandinists during a meeting with industrialists in masaya 35 km south of managua ortega sounded irritated in light of the honduran governments threats to break relations with nicaragua on saturday the honduran foreign ministry issued a note to protest statements by nicaraguan foreign minister miguel d escoto against honduran president jose azcona whom d escoto accused of having implemented a narcostate ortega said we do not understand why honduras feels offended when we are the ones who were offended not them we could have broken relations with the honduran government a long time ago from the moment honduras was first used as a springboard to attack nicaragua the sandinist leader stressed the honduran foreign ministry yesterday warned in a veiled manner that nicaragua because of what it described as d escotos dirty remarks honduras has reacted with justified indignation to the point of requesting a break in relations with nicaragua the honduran foreign ministry added d escoto who is currently in venezuela criticized honduras policy and said that honduras is not the appropriate country to hold the next central american presidential summit the head of nicaragua said that the honduran authorities have offended the nicaraguan people with their words and actions and they have served as a springboard for the murder of children and the mutilation of the nicaraguan people ortega also criticized us vice president dan quayles visit to tegucigalpa and said that those meetings in which nicaragua was attacked must be denounced","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0262","doctext":"Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has accused the United States of pressuring the Honduran government to sever ties with Nicaragua in order to escalate its aggressive measures against the Sandinists During a meeting with industrialists in Masaya located 35 km south of Managua Ortega appeared visibly annoyed by the Honduran governments threats to cut diplomatic relations The Honduran Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Saturday protesting remarks made by Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Miguel dEscoto who had accused Honduran President Jose Azcona of running a narcostate Ortega questioned why Honduras felt offended claiming that Nicaragua was the aggrieved party He emphasized that Nicaragua could have ended relations with Honduras long ago when it first became a launchpad for attacks against Nicaragua The Honduran Foreign Ministry in a subtle warning indicated that Honduras had responded with justified anger and was considering breaking diplomatic ties due to what it termed as dEscotos dirty remarks Currently in Venezuela dEscoto criticized Honduran policies and argued that Honduras was unsuitable to host the next Central American presidential summit Ortega condemned the actions and statements by Honduran authorities accusing them of offending the Nicaraguan people and facilitating violence against them including the killing of children and mutilation of citizens Additionally Ortega denounced US Vice President Dan Quayles visit to Tegucigalpa where meetings criticizing Nicaragua took place insisting such actions must be condemned","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0263","doctext":"the camilist union army of national liberation eln has carried out a new attack on the pacific oil pipeline in mulalo yumbo municipality the attack occurred at approximately 2200 yesterday when two men on a motorcycle set off 5 kg of dynamite the explosion destroyed three sections of the pipeline that carries gasoline from tankers in buenaventura to the ecopetrol colombian petroleum enterprise plant in yumbo approximately 18000 barrels of gasoline are pumped through this section of the pipeline daily pumping has been halted while the pipeline is repaired although the exact amount of the damage is still unknown it is estimated that losses from the spilled gasoline and the damage to the pipeline are close to 20 million pesos this is the fifth dynamite attack on the pacific pipeline by the eln in valle del cauca department in the past 6 months one occurred in buga municipality 1 month ago and the other four have taken place in the mulalo area","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0263","doctext":"The camilist union army of national liberation ELN has executed another bombing on the Pacific oil pipeline in Mulalo Yumbo municipality The incident took place at around 2200 yesterday when two men on a motorcycle detonated 5 kg of dynamite The blast destroyed three sections of the pipeline which transports gasoline from Buenaventura tankers to the Ecopetrol Colombian Petroleum Enterprise plant in Yumbo This pipeline section typically pumps about 18000 barrels of gasoline daily Operations have been suspended while repairs are underway Although the precise damage cost is not yet determined it is estimated that the losses from the spilled gasoline and pipeline damage are approximately 20 million pesos This marks the fifth dynamite bombing on the Pacific pipeline by the ELN in the Valle del Cauca department over the last six months One attack happened in Buga municipality a month ago and the remaining four have all occurred in the Mulalo area","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0264","doctext":"your close attention farabundo marti national liberation front fmln combatants and the salvadoran people in general the media has reported the murder of roberto armando rivera director word indistinct of the national fire department by the fmlns modesto ramirez urban commandos words indistinct before the arrival of the murderer cristiani to power col rivera was the director of the public security academy in other words col rivera was a death squad member who taught torture techniques to be used against the peoples movement","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0264","doctext":"Attention Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN combatants and Salvadoran citizens reports indicate that Roberto Armando Rivera director of the National Fire Department was murdered by the FMLNs Modesto Ramirez Urban Commandos Prior to President Cristianis administration Col Rivera led the Public Security Academy where he was involved with death squads and taught torture methods against the peoples movement","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0265","doctext":"an alleged sandinist officer who claims to have carried out espionage activities against the honduran armed forces and government turned himself over to honduran military authorities today the individual identified himself as captain adan solorzano martinez said he had been trained in cuba in 1980 and said was in honduras on an espionage mission with two other members of the sandinist army whom he did not identify solorzano called together a group of newsmen in the city of san pedro sula in northern honduras and turned himself over to the military authorities in the reporters presence the officer declined to give details about delicate matters about which he will brief the honduran armed forces he said they concern his activities in this country since may the defector said he arrived in honduras in august 1988 with an identification card from the honduran national registry of persons identifying him as a honduran from comayagua in the central part of the country he told the press he has been a sandinist since 1974 and had been an urban guerrilla leader during the struggle against the somozist regime in nicaragua he said the de facto government and the continued retention of power by the sandinists forced him to defect he added that groups of sandinists have been infiltrated into tegucigalpa san pedro sula and other parts of honduras to cause social destabilization he explained that among other activities their mission was to kill leaders of mass organizations and then attribute the deaths to the honduran armed forces thereby fomenting social destabilization in the country he added that his contacts were outside the country and that he received 2500 a month to carry out his activities in honduras the defector said sandinist officers direct the guerrillas in el salvador and that the assassination in february of general gustavo alvarez martinez former commander of the honduran armed forces was plotted in managua the defector said alvarez had always been in the sandinists sights because he was the main promoter of the contras nicaraguan armed opposition solorzano said nicaraguan foreign minister miguel descoto has many delicate things to say against honduras and costa rica as received","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0265","doctext":"A man claiming to be a Sandinist officer who alleges he conducted espionage against the Honduran armed forces and government surrendered to Honduran military authorities today Identifying himself as Captain Adan Solorzano Martinez he stated he was trained in Cuba in 1980 and was on an intelligence mission in Honduras with two other Sandinist army members whose identities he did not disclose Solorzano convened a group of journalists in San Pedro Sula northern Honduras before turning himself in to the military in their presence He refrained from detailing sensitive matters he would later share with the Honduran armed forces noting these involved his activities in the country since May Solorzano explained he entered Honduras in August 1988 using an ID card from the Honduran National Registry of Persons which identified him as a Honduran from Comayagua He told the press he had been a Sandinist since 1974 and was an urban guerrilla leader during the fight against the Somozist regime in Nicaragua He cited the de facto government and the Sandinists continued hold on power as reasons for his defection He revealed that Sandinist groups have infiltrated Tegucigalpa San Pedro Sula and other Honduran regions to create social unrest Their mission included assassinating leaders of mass organizations and blaming the killings on the Honduran armed forces to incite social instability Solorzano mentioned his contacts were abroad and that he was paid 2500 monthly for his operations in Honduras He asserted that Sandinist officers oversee guerrillas in El Salvador and that the assassination of General Gustavo Alvarez Martinez former commander of the Honduran armed forces in February was orchestrated in Managua Alvarez had always been a target for the Sandinists due to his significant role in promoting the Contras the Nicaraguan opposition Solorzano also said Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Miguel DEscoto has numerous sensitive things to say against Honduras and Costa Rica","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0266","doctext":"guatemalan president vinicio cerezo today revealed there have been two attempts to murder him since he assumed the presidentcy on 14 january 1986 cerezo who avoided giving details about the two attempts stated that there is specific information about an alleged plan to murder him he added however that no one can be arrested without evidence cerezo asserted that he withdrew last week to santo tomas farm approximately 43 km south of guatemala city to think study guatemalas problems and rest cerezo said he also retreated to his farm to give his security officials an opportunity to reschedule activities and change methods to increase their protection without affecting the population or the relationship between the president and the people answering questions about the summoning of four civilians who were linked with one of the plans to murder him cerezo said they were summoned by the police to provide information about the alleged plan the second plan was revealed early this month by hugo arce a columnist of the guatemalan opposition newspaper el grafico who the murder was going to be carried out by a libyan commando unit that had entered guatemala in december 1988 and had been trained in cuba cerezo said that arce must tell everything he knows because otherwise he would be concealing the plan which is a crime to do other civilians who will also be summoned by the attorney generals office are mario david garcia nicolas buonafina both suspected of involvement in the attempted coup of may 1988 and juan maegli president cerezo said he trusts his security forces and that it is very easy to display a largescale protection system but that is neither my style nor that of my assistants cerezo stressed cerezo added that the state has security mechanisms to determine whether strange things are happening in the country but those mechanisms cannot always be used as evidence to arrest a person cerezo did not provide information about the first alleged plan to murder him","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0266","doctext":"Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo disclosed today that there have been two assassination attempts against him since he took office on January 14 1986 Cerezo who refrained from providing specifics about the attempts mentioned that there is specific information regarding a plot to kill him He emphasized however that arrests cannot be made without solid evidence Last week Cerezo retreated to Santo Tomas Farm about 43 kilometers south of Guatemala City to reflect study the nations issues and rest He also used this time to allow his security team to reorganize their strategies to enhance his protection without disrupting public life or his relationship with the people When questioned about four civilians linked to one of the assassination plots Cerezo explained that they were summoned by the police for information The second plot was unveiled earlier this month by Hugo Arce a columnist for the opposition newspaper El Grafico who claimed that the attempt involved a Libyan commando unit that entered Guatemala in December 1988 and trained in Cuba Cerezo insisted that Arce should disclose all his knowledge as withholding information would be criminal Other civilians to be summoned by the attorney generals office include Mario David Garcia Nicolas Buonafina both implicated in a failed coup in May 1988 and Juan Maegli President Cerezo expressed confidence in his security forces noting that while it is easy to implement extensive security measures that is neither my style nor my assistants He added that the state has mechanisms to detect unusual activities though these cannot always serve as arrest evidence Cerezo did not provide details about the first assassination plot","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0267","doctext":"bolivian labor confederation cob representatives reported today that three students have been charged with the killing of two us mormon missionaries the killings occurred in la paz on 24 may the killing of the two us missionaries was claimed by a self styled zarate willca armed forces liberation group this is the same group that claimed responsibility for the attack on george shultz when he visited la paz in august 1988 in his capacity as us secretary of state in the last few days bolivian authorities have arrested dozens of university students their relatives and cob officials have criticized these arrests which they claim are an illegal and arbitrary action the cob leaders have reported that those arrested have been identified as constantino yujra a sociology student telma salazar a nursing student and alberto mendoza a student at the warisata rural school moreover the social science school of the san andres university has declared itself in a state of emergency until the students are released the school has also called a protest meeting for 30 june mormon missionaries jeffrey brent ball and ray todd wilson were the missionaries killed the us government has offered a 500000reward to anyone who helps with the capture of those responsible for their killings","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0267","doctext":"Representatives of the Bolivian Labor Confederation COB announced today that three students have been charged with the murder of two US Mormon missionaries The incident took place in La Paz on May 24 and has been claimed by the selfproclaimed Zarate Willca Armed Forces Liberation group This same group was responsible for the attack on George Shultz during his visit to La Paz in August 1988 when he was the US Secretary of State Recently Bolivian authorities have detained numerous university students leading to criticism from their relatives and COB officials who argue that these detentions are illegal and arbitrary The arrested individuals have been identified as Constantino Yujra a sociology student Telma Salazar a nursing student and Alberto Mendoza a student at the Warisata Rural School Additionally the Social Science School of San Andres University has declared a state of emergency until the students are freed and has scheduled a protest meeting for June 30 The missionaries killed were Jeffrey Brent Ball and Ray Todd Wilson and the US government has offered a 500000 reward for information leading to the capture of their murderers","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0268","doctext":"diego morales leader of cochabambas peasant federation is seriously injured and in a coma he is being treated at a chimore hospital umopar mobile units for rural areas agents fired machineguns at the area from helicopters to scare the local population after coca producers blocked the road to stop an umopar vehicle to fire hugo zalazar from the single trade union confederation of bolivian peasant workers said that umopar agents protect drug traffickers the confederation will convene a national emergency meeting to protect coca growers from violent umopar raids passage omitted the bolivian labor confederation cob condemend the raids and denied that peasants had ambushed the umopar patrol cob leader alejandro guzman reports begin recording guzman i must say that the report of an alleged ambush is completely false peasants have not captured umopar or dea hostages there was however a violent attack against companero diego morales on his land in front of other coca growers end recording passage omitted umopar forces have also arrested 30 peasants in puerto san francisco chapare after a police patrol was forced to release 2 drug traffickers and had to flee from a crowd of nearly 1000 peasants social defense under secretary genaro marquez said the incident occurred after a mineman umopar patrol captured two drug traffickers the peasants intercepted the vehicle in which the two drug traffickers were being taken to chimore the police agents had to release the drug traffickers after the peasants threatened to shoot them the crowd continued to threaten the patrol forcing the umopar agents to flee into the woods the peasants some 400 strong burned the umopar pickup and chased the police into the woods under secretary genaro marquez explaints begin recording marquez yesterday umopar raided some areas during the morning and clashed with a large group of peasants in puerto san francisco who attacked the patrol after learning what happened to diego morales the agents had to release two drug traffickers they were bringing with them they were able to flee the area after some difficulties but will continue investigating passage omitted end recording marquez said the 30 arrested peasants will be questioned to determine their responsibility in the incident and those who are innocent will be released marquez also said police seized arms and sticks of dynamite","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0268","doctext":"Diego Morales the head of Cochabambas peasant federation is in critical condition and comatose receiving care at a Chimore hospital UMOPAR Mobile Units for Rural Areas agents used machineguns from helicopters to intimidate the local populace following a blockade by coca producers who aimed to prevent an UMOPAR vehicle from firing Hugo Zalazar of the Single Trade Union Confederation of Bolivian Peasant Workers accused UMOPAR agents of shielding drug traffickers prompting plans for a national emergency meeting to defend coca growers from violent UMOPAR raids The Bolivian Labor Confederation COB condemned the raids denying any ambush of the UMOPAR patrol by peasants COB leader Alejandro Guzman stated the supposed ambush report was utterly false and clarified that peasants did not take UMOPAR or DEA agents hostage However there was a violent attack on Diego Morales on his property witnessed by other coca growers Additionally UMOPAR forces detained 30 peasants in Puerto San Francisco Chapare after a police patrol was compelled to release two drug traffickers and escape from nearly 1000 peasants Genaro Marquez the Under Secretary of Social Defense explained the incident started when a UMOPAR patrol captured two drug traffickers but peasants intercepted the vehicle en route to Chimore Threatened by the peasants the police released the traffickers and fled into the woods pursued by around 400 peasants who burned the UMOPAR pickup Marquez detailed that UMOPAR agents clashed with a large peasant group in Puerto San Francisco after learning about Diego Morales situation The agents released the traffickers and managed to escape though they will continue their investigation Marquez stated the 30 arrested peasants would be interrogated to ascertain their involvement in the incident with innocent individuals set to be released He also mentioned the police confiscated weapons and dynamite sticks","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0269","doctext":"a propagandistic scandal was promoted in honduras yesterday with the report that an alleged nicaraguan spy who had surrendered to honduran authorities had the mission of assassinating president azcona archbishop santos presidential candidates and honduran opposition leaders honduran media identified the alleged defector as orlando solorzano martinez whom they claimed was trained in cuba regarding this case it is recalled that at other times in honduras alleged nicaraguan military defectors have been presented to make charges against the sandinist government in most cases such citizens did not exist under the names cited or simply were not connected with the nicaraguan armed forces as is known honduran president azcona hoyos government has recently used the pretext of nicaraguan foreign minister descotos statements in caracas to threaten to break relations with nicaragua","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0269","doctext":"A sensational incident unfolded in Honduras yesterday with claims that an alleged Nicaraguan spy who had surrendered to Honduran authorities was on a mission to assassinate President Azcona Archbishop Santos presidential candidates and opposition leaders The Honduran media identified the supposed defector as Orlando Solorzano Martinez alleging he was trained in Cuba The situation echoes past instances where supposed Nicaraguan military defectors were showcased to accuse the Sandinista government although these individuals often did not exist under the reported names or had no ties to the Nicaraguan military Recently President Azcona Hoyos administration has threatened to sever ties with Nicaragua using statements by Nicaraguan Foreign Minister DEscoto in Caracas as justification","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0270","doctext":"regarding the death of edgard chacon today 30 june the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln states the following 1 the fmln had nothing to do with the death of edgard chacon 2 edgard chacon ideologist of the orlando de sola group was killed as the result of a war that has been unleashed among rightist groups with the participation of cia central intelligence agency operatives this assassination was a response from the alfredo cristiani faction with the support of the cia to the killing of late minister of the presidency rodriguez porth whose assassination has been attributed to the roberto daubuisson faction we urge the people and the media to be on the alert and not to be confused by what the people involved in the killings say signed fmln dated 30 june 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0270","doctext":"Concerning the death of Edgard Chacon on June 30 the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN clarifies 1 The FMLN had no involvement in Edgard Chacons death 2 Chacon an ideologist of the Orlando de Sola group was killed due to an ongoing conflict among rightwing factions involving CIA operatives This murder was a retaliation from the Alfredo Cristiani faction supported by the CIA for the assassination of Rodriguez Porth which has been blamed on the Roberto DAubuisson faction We call on the public and media to stay vigilant and not be misled by the statements of those involved in these killings Signed FMLN Dated June 30 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0271","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani has blamed fmln farabundo marti national liberation front guerrillas for the murder of political analyst edgar chacon and has stressed that despite these actions he is undeterred from his intention to sit down and talk with the rebels to put an end to the conflict president cristiani said that his government would not be blackmailed by the wave of violence unleashed by the fmln the president said that these actions only serve to confirm the weakness of the fmln which seeks power through violence begin recording cristiani the fmlns powerlessness and inability to do battle using ideas rather than violence became evident again today the fmln has again tried to silence the voice of another salvadoran who fought with words and thoughts in every sense this has been a cowardly act and it can only be described as that it is the work of sick minds i believe that this is what the fmln has proven to be a group of sick people who do not understand the clamor of a people who wish to talk rather than use violence a people who want peace in el salvador we are on the side of the salvadoran people and the salvadoran people want us to do what we can to achieve peace in el salvador because we wish to do what the people want we will always have the doors open in the hope of achieving peace in our homeland end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0271","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani has held the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front guerrillas responsible for the assassination of political analyst Edgar Chacon Despite this violence Cristiani emphasized his unwavering commitment to engaging in dialogue with the rebels to resolve the conflict He asserted that his administration would not succumb to the FMLNs violent tactics Cristiani highlighted that such acts only reveal the FMLNs weakness and its reliance on violence to pursue power The FMLNs incapacity to engage in ideological battles as opposed to violent ones has been exposed once more today Cristiani stated He condemned the FMLN for attempting to silence another Salvadoran who fought with ideas and words labeling the murder a cowardly act driven by sick minds Cristiani characterized the FMLN as a group of mentally disturbed individuals who fail to understand the peoples desire for dialogue and peace in El Salvador The president affirmed his alignment with the Salvadoran peoples wishes and declared his intent to keep the doors open for peace talks aspiring to achieve tranquility in the nation","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0272","doctext":"four colombian leftist guerrilla groups announced today that they are willing to promote a direct peace dialogue with the government of president virgilio barco this will bring to five the number of rebel groups that have reportedly accepted the peace proposal the colombian president made in september 1988 the leftist m19 19 april movement which appeared in the mid1970s kidnapped 20 ambassadors in an attack on the dominican embassy in bogota and occupied the justice palace in november 1985 an action that resulted in the deaths of 100 people has been holding peace talks with the barco government since december bogotas radio cadena nacional reported that the revolutionary armed forces of colombia farc communist the marxistleninist popular liberation army epl the indian quintin lame commando unit and the revolutionary workers party prt attended a guerrilla summit held in the paramo de sumapaz mountains in southwest bogota this weekend during the guerrilla summit the fourth since the creation of the simon bolivar guerrilla coordinating board cngsm a document was drafted proposing direct dialogue with the government according to the document broadcast by radio cadena national a dialogue similar to the one being held with m19 would serve to establish the necessary conditions for peace and national harmony contrary to what could have been expected the proposal was not sent to president barco but to misael pastrana borrero former opposition social conservative party president who ruled from 1970 1974 pastrana is a member of a commission of notables created to mediate for peace this commission should analyze the proposal and present it to the government in a few days apparently also participating in the simon bolivar summit were delegates of m19 and the eln a group that has unleashed a violent campaign to destroy the oil industry infrastructure particularly the leading cano limoncovenas oil pipeline that crosses the country east to west and covers nearly 800 kms the document stresses the need to reach a peaceful political solution to the armed conflict which the country has had to put up with for the past 40 years the signatories of the document asserted that direct dialogue with the government is one of the mechanisms that could lead to a solution the government must carry out its struggle against the socalled paramilitary selfdefense groups with even more determination the document said they also demand an end to the dirty war meanwhile it was learned that former president misael patrana borrero has summoned the notables commission comprised of fabio echeverri correa president of the national association of industrialists andi and cardinal mario revollo correa to a meeting on monday to review the document and present it to president barco the proposal presented by the farc the epl the quintin lame and the prt organizations that have been abiding by the unilateral truce since early this year leaves the eln as the only active colombian guerrilla group however that subversive group led by spanish priest manuel perez announced last week the possibility of opening channels for peace if a date is set for a meeting in the near future to analyze the countrys current oil policies the eln has offered to stop its attacks if the oil industry in the country is nationalized","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0272","doctext":"Four leftist guerrilla factions in Colombia declared today their willingness to initiate direct peace discussions with President Virgilio Barcos administration adding to the four rebel groups that have already accepted the peace offer proposed by Barco in September 1988 The leftist group M19 known for its emergence in the mid1970s and infamous for kidnapping 20 diplomats in an assault on the Dominican Embassy in Bogota as well as seizing the Justice Palace in November 1985 resulting in 100 fatalities has been engaged in peace negotiations with Barcos government since December According to Bogotas Radio Cadena Nacional the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC communist the MarxistLeninist Popular Liberation Army EPL the Quintin Lame Indian guerrilla unit and the Revolutionary Workers Party PRT participated in a guerrilla summit in the Paramo de Sumapaz mountains southeast of Bogota over the weekend This summit the fourth since the establishment of the Simon Bolivar Guerrilla Coordinating Board CNGSM produced a document advocating for direct talks with the government The document as broadcast by Radio Cadena Nacional suggested that such a dialogue akin to the ongoing discussions with M19 would help to create the necessary conditions for peace and national unity Interestingly the proposal was directed not to President Barco but to Misael Pastrana Borrero a former president from the opposition Social Conservative Party who governed from 1970 to 1974 and is part of a notable commission formed to mediate for peace This commission is expected to evaluate the proposal and present it to the government shortly Reports indicate that representatives from M19 and the National Liberation Army ELN a faction known for its violent campaign against the oil industry infrastructure including the critical Cano LimonCovenas pipeline also attended the Simon Bolivar summit The document emphasizes the importance of finding a peaceful political resolution to the armed conflict that has plagued the nation for the past 40 years The signatories believe that direct dialogue with the government is one of the mechanisms that could lead to a solution The document also urged the government to intensify its efforts against paramilitary selfdefense groups and to end the dirty war Meanwhile it has been revealed that former President Misael Pastrana Borrero has convened the notables commission which includes Fabio Echeverri Correa president of the National Association of Industrialists ANDI and Cardinal Mario Revollo Correa for a meeting on Monday to review the proposal and present it to President Barco The proposal from the FARC EPL Quintin Lame and PRTgroups that have adhered to a unilateral truce since the beginning of the yearleaves the ELN as the sole active guerrilla group in Colombia However last week the ELN led by Spanish priest Manuel Perez expressed a willingness to explore peace talks if a meeting is scheduled soon to discuss the countrys current oil policies The ELN has offered to cease its attacks if the oil industry in Colombia is nationalized","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0273","doctext":"in an attack that occurred near san salvador a group of unidentified persons this evening wounded mauricio gutierrez castro president of the supreme court of justice one of his bodyguards was was killed the president of the supreme court of justice who took office on friday was slightly wounded in the neck gutierrez castro a 48yearold man was returning to san salvador from the beach in la libertad when his car was shot at near the town of zaragoza approximately 10 km from san salvador gutierrez castro was in the car with his two sons one of his bodyguards whom the authorities did not identify died on the spot while his children and the other member of his escort were not injured in a declaration in which he condemned all types of violence in the country regardless of where it comes from the supreme court of justice president told the media that he did not know if he was the target of the attack gutierrez castro replaces francisco jose guerrero who completed his 5year term no organization has yet claimed responsibility for the attack the last attack with similar characteristics occurred in june and the authorities attributed it to the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln but the guerrilla organization denied the accusation on that occasion three unidentified men shot and killed 65year old presidency minister antonio rodriguez porth","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0273","doctext":"In an incident near San Salvador a group of unidentified persons attacked Mauricio Gutierrez Castro the president of the Supreme Court of Justice this evening One of his bodyguards was killed in the assault Gutierrez Castro who assumed his position on Friday suffered a minor neck injury The 48yearold was returning to San Salvador from La Libertad beach when his car was ambushed near Zaragoza around 10 km from the capital He was accompanied by his two sons While one bodyguard whose identity remains undisclosed was killed immediately his children and the other escort survived unscathed In a statement denouncing all forms of violence regardless of its origin the Supreme Court president expressed uncertainty about being the intended target Gutierrez Castro succeeded Francisco Jose Guerrero who had completed his fiveyear term No group has claimed responsibility for the attack The last similar attack occurred in June attributed to the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN although the guerrilla group denied involvement In that incident three unidentified men shot and killed 65yearold Presidency Minister Antonio Rodriguez Porth","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0274","doctext":"police sources have confirmed that a guerrilla was killed and two civilians were wounded this morning during an attack by urban guerrillas on the security post of a neighborhood inhabited by many highranking salvadoran military officers in this capital the attack carried out with rocket launchers and rifles was launched at 0600 against a national police post guarding the manuel jose arce neighborhood the military neighborhood is located near the armed forces general staff headquarters in southern san salvador residents of the area told the press that a group of six urban guerrillas attacked two police checkpoints damaging a private residence and wounding a woman and a girl policemen dispatched to the scene reported that they did not sustain any casualties the armed forces press committee also reported today that urban guerrillas blew up at least three power lines wounding a civilian san salvador judicial authorities also reported that two people died from bullet wounds in san salvador on sunday night under circumstances that are under investigation","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0274","doctext":"Police sources confirmed this morning that a guerrilla was killed and two civilians were injured during an attack by urban guerrillas on a security post in a neighborhood home to numerous highranking Salvadoran military officers in the capital The assault executed with rocket launchers and rifles commenced at 0600 against a national police post protecting the Manuel Jose Arce neighborhood This military neighborhood is situated near the armed forces general staff headquarters in southern San Salvador Area residents informed the press that a group of six urban guerrillas targeted two police checkpoints causing damage to a private residence and injuring a woman and a girl Officers dispatched to the scene reported no casualties among their ranks The armed forces press committee also stated that urban guerrillas detonated at least three power lines injuring another civilian Additionally San Salvador judicial authorities reported that two individuals succumbed to bullet wounds on Sunday night in San Salvador with the circumstances still being investigated","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0275","doctext":"we have a lastminute report our news center received a telephone call from an fmln farabundo marti national liberation front spokesman who told us that the modesto ramirez urban commando units claim responsibility for the attack carried out today at 0600 against the troops that are in charge of protecting the general manuel jose arce neighborhood known as the military neighborhood which is located near democracia tower on the southern highway in san salvador where a guerrilla was killed likewise the modesto ramirez urban commando units also claimed responsibility for the sabotages carried out in different parts of the capital within the last few hours they said these actions are conducted within the framework of the operation called war against the military men who promote war in el salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0275","doctext":"We have received a breaking news report Our newsroom was contacted by a spokesperson from the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front who informed us that the Modesto Ramirez Urban Commando Units have claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred today at 0600 hours The target was the troops guarding the General Manuel Jose Arce neighborhood also known as the Military Neighborhood situated near Democracia Tower on the Southern Highway in San Salvador where a guerrilla was killed Additionally the Modesto Ramirez Urban Commando Units admitted to carrying out several sabotages in various parts of the capital in the past few hours They stated that these actions are part of an operation called War Against the Military Men Who Promote War in El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0276","doctext":"an unidentified armed group tried to attack the residence of arthur mcnamara name as received the us ambassador in bogota the private radio cadena nacional rcn reported today according to the station a us marine was shot in the shoulder the attack occurred at approximately 1545 gmt rcn said that mcnamara was not at the residence and that he had travelled to miami florida aboard an eastern airliner","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0276","doctext":"An unidentified armed group attempted to attack the residence of Arthur McNamara the US ambassador in Bogota as reported by the private radio station Cadena Nacional RCN today According to the broadcast a US marine was shot in the shoulder during the attack which happened around 1545 GMT RCN also mentioned that McNamara was not at home at the time as he had traveled to Miami Florida on an Eastern Airlines flight","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0277","doctext":"eight soviet citizens were seriously injured today when a bomb exploded inside a tourist bus that was on a downtown lima avenue the antiterrorist police reported that 10 other people not further identified were also injured and 2 vehicles that were in the area were seriously damaged there was no confirmation on whether the attack was perpetrated by maoist shining path guerrillas who have killed several soviet citizens in previous attacks in lima and in the nearby port of callao","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0277","doctext":"Today eight Soviet citizens were gravely injured when a bomb exploded inside a tourist bus on a central Lima avenue Antiterrorist police noted that 10 other individuals were also hurt and two vehicles in the vicinity sustained severe damage It remains unconfirmed if the bombing was executed by Maoist Shining Path guerrillas who have previously killed several Soviet citizens in similar attacks in Lima and the nearby port of Callao","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0278","doctext":"armed forces commander general oscar botero restrepo reported today that guerrillas of the pro castro army of national liberation eln set fire to three tank trucks that were carrying oil from the cano limon oilfield in arauca department which borders venezuela to colombias interior the attack was carried out in boqueron between pajarito and yopal in casanare department where the subversives have unleashed a violent campaign against colombias oil infrastructure to force their demands for the nationalization of the oil industry gen botero said that the rebels who have dynamited the countrys main oil pipeline the cano limon convenas pipeline 23 times thus far this year intercepted the vehicles in the middle of the highway and set them on fire after forcing the drivers to get out of the vehicles the eln guerrillas simultaneously wrote slogans in support of the socalled simon bolivar national guerrilla coordinating board during the last few hours this group agreed with president barcos administration to begin a direct dialogue to seek peace in colombia no deaths were reported in the attack by the eln which was founded during the 1960s and is led by manuel perez a spanish priest meanwhile another commando group from the camilist union named in memory of colombian priest camilo restrepo who was killed by soldiers in 1966 while still a member of the eln ambushed a military patrol on the agua azul terranova highway also in casanare killing two soldiers gen botero said that two soldiers stepped on a mine during the guerrilla attack and three other soldiers were wounded","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0278","doctext":"Today General Oscar Botero Restrepo commander of the armed forces reported that guerrillas from the proCastro Army of National Liberation ELN set fire to three tank trucks transporting oil from the Cano Limon oilfield in Arauca department to Colombias interior The arson attack took place in Boqueron located between Pajarito and Yopal in Casanare department where the subversives have been conducting a violent campaign against Colombias oil infrastructure to push for the nationalization of the oil industry General Botero mentioned that the rebels who have already bombed the main oil pipeline the Cano LimonCovenas pipeline 23 times this year intercepted the trucks on the highway forced the drivers to exit and then set the vehicles ablaze The ELN guerrillas also painted slogans in support of the socalled Simon Bolivar National Guerrilla Coordinating Board Recently this group has agreed with President Barcos administration to initiate direct peace talks No fatalities were reported in this ELN attack which is led by Spanish priest Manuel Perez and was founded in the 1960s In a separate incident a commando unit from the Camilo Torres Restrepo Union named after the Colombian priest who was killed by soldiers in 1966 while still part of the ELN ambushed a military patrol on the Agua AzulTerranova highway also in Casanare resulting in the deaths of two soldiers General Botero noted that two soldiers stepped on a mine during this attack and three others were injured","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0279","doctext":"recently new phenomena have made their way onto the colombian political scene the government of president virgilio barco vargas has been forced to adopt measures against ultra rightwing paramilitary organizations and differences are beginning to appear in the government and in the armed forces these arguments are taking place in connection with discussions prior to the elections which are expected to take place in colombia in 1990 after the colombian communist party ccp had demanded from the government secure guarantees that it can participate in them it announced that it will become involved in the electoral process and now it is striving to create a broad democratic coalition the approaching elections as well as the widespread international condemnation of the dirty war in colombia forced the government to take more decisive steps in a number of spheres the most important of these are issuing presidentially proclaimed decrees against hired assassins and creating an elite military force for the struggle against them organizing a struggle against ultra rightwing paramilitary groups and increasing prison sentences up to 2030 years for soldiers and civilians who are members of them conducting a dialogue between the leftist coalition patriotic union which the ccp is a member of and the supreme commander of the army with the participation of the minister of defense conducting a purge in the army directed against the officers who are associated with with groups of hired assassins the reason for accelerating these measures was the assassination attempt against the head of the secret police das general miguel maza marquez carried out on 30 may by paramilitary groups which are controlled by drug traffickers a vehicle filled with 100 kg of dynamite was used to try to assassinate the head of state security the general escaped without injury but during the assassination attempt 7 people were killed and more than 50 were wounded because of this act differences in the armed forces and in the colombian government further intensified maza marquez has been the sworn enemy of the mafia and the object of their threats since he revealed that the gangs which carry out assassination attempts against the ccp and the patriotic union are trained mercenaries from the united states israel the frg and great britain after escaping from an assassination attempt on 3 may general maza marquez sent a letter to the state prosecutor in it he said that certain groups in the army knew about the assassination attempt which had been prepared against him during the same period captain wanumen name as published was imprisoned he had secret documents from the council of ministers the national security council the us embassy in bogota the das and the american cia which list highly placed individuals in the government who work as spies for the benefit of drug traffickers from the medellin and cali cartels although president barco vargas denied the authenticity of the documents reports are generally disseminated that the ruling elite has been infiltrated with mafia agents in this situation space opens up for the ccps proposal to introduce peace to the country by way of a dialogue between the government and all partisan groups not just with the m19 movement as the government has practiced to date although the situation in colombia is still serious there are definite signs of a turnaround for the better","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0279","doctext":"Recently new dynamics have emerged in Colombias political landscape President Virgilio Barco Vargass administration has been compelled to take action against farright paramilitary groups revealing emerging rifts within the government and military These debates are occurring ahead of the anticipated 1990 elections in Colombia Following the Colombian Communist Partys CCP demand for guaranteed security to participate in the elections the party declared its involvement in the electoral process and is now working to form a broad democratic coalition The forthcoming elections and the significant international denunciation of Colombias dirty war have pressured the government to adopt assertive measures in various areas Key actions include issuing presidential decrees targeting hired killers and forming an elite military unit to combat them intensifying efforts against farright paramilitary groups with increased prison sentences of 2030 years for involved soldiers and civilians initiating dialogue between the leftist coalition Patriotic Union which includes the CCP and the armys supreme commander with the defense ministers participation and purging the army of officers linked to hired killers These measures were accelerated following an assassination attempt on 30 May against the head of the secret police DAS General Miguel Maza Marquez orchestrated by paramilitary groups controlled by drug traffickers A vehicle filled with 100 kg of dynamite was used in the attempt to kill the state security chief Although the general survived unscathed the incident resulted in 7 deaths and over 50 injuries further exacerbating tensions within the armed forces and the government Maza Marquez a staunch opponent of the mafia and a target of their threats had previously exposed that mercenaries from the United States Israel the FRG and Great Britain were training the assassins targeting the CCP and the Patriotic Union After surviving another assassination attempt on 3 May Maza Marquez wrote to the state prosecutor alleging that certain army factions were aware of the plot against him Around the same time Captain Wanumen name as published was jailed possessing secret documents from the council of ministers national security council US Embassy in Bogota DAS and the CIA listing highranking officials collaborating as spies for the Medellin and Cali drug cartels Although President Barco Vargas refuted the documents authenticity widespread reports suggest mafia infiltration within the ruling elite This context has created an opportunity for the CCPs proposal to bring peace through dialogue between the government and all partisan groups not just the M19 movement as previously practiced Despite ongoing serious issues in Colombia there are clear signs of positive change","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0280","doctext":"the soviet ambassador to peru made a representation to the ministry of foreign affairs of the country in connection with the fact that in the peruvian port of callao a bomb had been planted and detonated last wednesday under a bus carrying crew members of the trawler ships kurasov and lazurny yuriy gremitskikh first deputy chief of the foreign ministry information directorate told reporters at a briefing here today as a result of the terrorist action 16 soviet sailors were injured none was killed all the injured sailors are getting medical attention the soviet ambassador stated that the soviet side expected that the incident would be thoroughly investigated and the criminals punished he also demanded that appropriate action be taken to ensure the safety of soviet citizens and offices in that country the peruvian side expressed a feeling of regret concerning the incident and assured that all necessary steps would be taken to locate guilty persons and ensure the safety of soviet people the soviet trawler ships were in callao in accordance with the intergovernmental agreement between the ussr and peru on cooperation in fishing","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0280","doctext":"The Soviet ambassador to Peru lodged a complaint with the countrys Ministry of Foreign Affairs after a bomb was planted and detonated last Wednesday in the Peruvian port of Callao targeting a bus carrying crew from the trawler ships Kurasov and Lazurny Yuriy Gremitskikh the First Deputy Chief of the Foreign Ministry Information Directorate informed reporters at a briefing today The bombing injured 16 Soviet sailors although there were no fatalities All the injured are currently receiving medical treatment The Soviet ambassador conveyed that the Soviet Union expected a thorough investigation into the incident and punishment for the perpetrators He also demanded measures be taken to guarantee the safety of Soviet citizens and offices in Peru The Peruvian authorities expressed regret over the incident and assured that they would take all necessary steps to apprehend those responsible and ensure the safety of Soviet nationals The Soviet trawler ships were in Callao as part of an intergovernmental agreement on fishing cooperation between the USSR and Peru","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0281","doctext":"the honduran foreign relations ministry based on reports from authorities in charge of security matters related to the interrogation of captain adan solorzano martinez an intelligence agent of the sandinist government informs the national and international public of the following it is a known fact that with the intensification of the arms race by the sandinist government and the use of nicaraguan territory as a political and military base for subversive groups there has been an increase in the number of revolutionary activities assassinations terrorist attacks and other forms of political economic and social destabilization in the region over the past 9 years el salvador has been the primary target of international subversion and terrorism honduras however has also been affected by these actions on various occasions we recall the deplorable kidnapping of 100 persons at the chamber of commerce and industries in cortes in 1982 the illegal hijacking of tansahsa aircraft by terrorist commandos who always ended up seeking refuge in managua or havana the planting of two bombs that destroyed power plants in tegucigalpa as well as other terrorist acts against honduras both inside and outside the country clandestine arms trafficking etc on 2728 june the honduran government and people were shocked by a statement made in san pedro sula by a nicaraguan citizen who according to his statements is an army captain and intelligence agent for the sandinist regime he disclosed that in august 1988 he was assigned the missions of planning the assassination of the president of the republic and the beheading of the honduran spiritual and political leadership through the physical elimination of honduran archbishop msgr hector enrique santos and presidential candidates carlos roberto flores and rafael leonardo callejas romero of the liberal and national parties respectively the sandinist foreign ministry responded to these reports by issuing a 29 july 1989 communique in which it openly admitted that nicaraguan citizen orlando adan solorzano martinez was an army lieutenant not a captain and that he had worked for the nicaraguan interior ministry for 7 and 12 years from 20 august 1979 to 28 january 1987 the communique added that on 28 january 1987 solorzano had been fired and that his record showed a long list of disciplinary actions this explanation very conveniently allows nicaragua to disassociate itself from the espionage and terrorist activities of its intelligence agent in the event he was caught or deserted undoubtedly the sandinist government because of its ideology and because it has close ties to the financing and training both politically and militarily of central american terrrorist groups has been directly involved at various levels in these groups criminal activities which violate international norms on peaceful coexistence and human rights this situation has given rise to the different peace efforts that have sprung up in the region to attempt to put an end to these actions the honduran security authorities have known for a long time about espionage activities against honduras and the links between nicaraguan embassy personnel in tegucigalpa and honduran rebel groups that have been trained in special camps in nicaragua and other totalitarian countries continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0281","doctext":"The Honduran Foreign Relations Ministry citing information from security authorities regarding the interrogation of Captain Adan Solorzano Martinezan intelligence agent for the Sandinista governmentreports to the national and international public the following It is wellknown that with the Sandinista governments intensification of the arms race and the use of Nicaraguan territory as a base for political and military subversive groups there has been a rise in revolutionary activities assassinations terrorist attacks and other forms of political economic and social destabilization in the region Over the past nine years El Salvador has been the primary target of international subversion and terrorism However Honduras has also been affected by these actions on various occasions We recall the unfortunate kidnapping of 100 people at the Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Cortes in 1982 the illegal hijacking of TANSAHSA aircraft by terrorist commandos who always sought refuge in Managua or Havana the planting of two bombs that destroyed power plants in Tegucigalpa along with other terrorist acts against Honduras both inside and outside the country clandestine arms trafficking etc On June 2728 the Honduran government and people were shocked by a statement made in San Pedro Sula by a Nicaraguan citizen who claimed to be an army captain and intelligence agent for the Sandinista regime He revealed that in August 1988 he was tasked with planning the assassination of the President of the Republic and the elimination of Hondurass spiritual and political leadership through the physical elimination of Honduran Archbishop Msgr Hector Enrique Santos and presidential candidates Carlos Roberto Flores and Rafael Leonardo Callejas Romero of the Liberal and National parties respectively The Sandinista Foreign Ministry responded to these reports by issuing a communique on July 29 1989 openly admitting that Nicaraguan citizen Orlando Adan Solorzano Martinez was an army lieutenantnot a captainand that he had worked for the Nicaraguan Interior Ministry for seven and a half years from August 20 1979 to January 28 1987 The communique added that Solorzano had been fired on January 28 1987 and his record showed a long list of disciplinary actions This explanation conveniently allows Nicaragua to disassociate itself from the espionage and terrorist activities of its intelligence agent if he were caught or deserted Undoubtedly the Sandinista government because of its ideology and its close ties to the financing and trainingboth politically and militarilyof Central American terrorist groups has been directly involved at various levels in these groups criminal activities which violate international norms on peaceful coexistence and human rights This situation has given rise to various peace efforts in the region aimed at ending these actions Honduran security authorities have long been aware of espionage activities against Honduras and the connections between Nicaraguan embassy personnel in Tegucigalpa and Honduran rebel groups trained in special camps in Nicaragua and other totalitarian countries","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0282","doctext":"our most promising future does not depend on what will happen but on what we will be able to build together all united this is the challenge we argentines are facing the challenge of being able to transform this crisis into a fertile scenario this is the time for reflection and imagination this is the time for ideas as well as for creativity and boldness this is the time to eliminate what is decrepit and welcome what is beginning this is the time for creative boldness innovation and courage the argentine people have chosen the path of democracy with a social accent the argentine people have chosen liberty and justice peace and development the argentine people have opted to transform our decadence to overcome our petty disagreements and to mount a collective effort the argentine people have voted for the epic of national unity therefore ours is a government of national unity in our opinion national unity is not strengthened by hegemonic projects paternal attitudes passionate fits or fleeting emotions government of the people by the people and for the people cannot depend on the mandate of a single man the whim of a party or the imposition of a sector applause the government of national unity is the property of all argentines no one can feel uninterested no one can feel uninvited if argentina is not occupying its proper place it is not the countrys but all argentines responsibility it should be blamed on our divisions historic burdens ideological prejudices and sectarianisms we have been unable to formulate an honest balance of our countrys victories and failures its weak and strong points and its mistakes and accomplishments this is the first lesson we have already learned together because the time of the worst underdevelopment the underdevelopment of considering those who think differently an enemy has ended in this country applause thank god the country where the law of the jungle prevailed has ended the existence of both an official country and a submerged country has ended the existence of both a visible country and a real country has ended i have come to unite those two argentinas i have come to struggle for the rendezvous of those two fatherlands i do not want to be the president of a faction a group a sector or a political expression i do not want to be the president of yet another frustration i want to be the president of a united argentina that progresses despite dissent applause i want to be the president of the argentina of juan manuel de rosas a caudillo that dominated the argentine scene 18291852 and domingo faustino sarmiento argentine president 186874 the argentina of bartolome mitre argentine president 186268 and facundo quiroga a caudillo from la rioja province who was assassinated in 1835 applause the argentina of angel vicente penaloza a caudillo born in la rioja province who was opposed to central control from buenos aires and juan bautista alberdi an intellectual who was involved in drafting the 1853 constitution the argentina of carlos pellegrini argentine president 189092 and hipolito yrigoyen leader of the radical civic union party and argentine president 19161922 and 192830 and the argentina of juan domingo peron and ricardo balbin a wellknown leader of the radical civic union who ran for president in the election of 23 september 1973 applause continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0282","doctext":"Our brightest future hinges not on eventualities but on our collective ability to build together united Argentines face the challenge of turning this crisis into an opportunity for growth Now is the time for introspection and creativity for ideas innovation and courage It is a moment to discard the obsolete and embrace new beginnings The Argentine people have chosen democracy with a social focus embracing freedom justice peace and development They have committed to transforming decline overcoming minor disputes and engaging in a collective effort towards national unity This unity is not bolstered by dominating projects paternalistic attitudes passionate outbursts or fleeting sentiments A government for the people must not be dictated by one individual party whims or sectional impositions Applause National unity belongs to all Argentines and no one should feel excluded Argentinas proper place is a shared responsibility hindered by our divisions historical burdens ideological biases and sectarianism We have struggled to honestly assess our nations achievements and failures The most crucial lesson weve learned is that the era of considering those with different views as enemies is over Applause The jungle law no longer prevails the separation of official and submerged Argentina is finished I aim to unite these two Argentinas striving for their convergence I dont seek to be the president of a faction group or political sector nor do I want to be the president of another disappointment I aspire to lead a united Argentina that progresses amid dissent Applause I wish to be the president of the Argentina of Juan Manuel de Rosas and Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Bartolome Mitre and Facundo Quiroga Angel Vicente Penaloza and Juan Bautista Alberdi Carlos Pellegrini and Hipolito Yrigoyen and Juan Domingo Peron and Ricardo Balbin Applause","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0283","doctext":"the army of national liberation army eln has promised to release norwegian anthropologist bruce olson within the next few days the eln had kidnapped and sentenced olson to death eln military commander nicolas rodriguez announced this decision to reporters from the spanish news agency efe olson a philosopher and anthropologist arrived in colombia 30 years ago and was working with the motilones indians in the catatumbo jungle at the time of his capture he had built 14 schools and several health centers in the area he had also written several books on the motilo indian language the eln however accused him of being a cia agent and an exploiter of the indian people the eln kidnapped olson declared him a prisoner of war and sentenced him to death however this nightmare is now over the eln has promised to turn olson over safe and sound to the red cross in the next few days in addition the eln sent a letter to president barco parliamentarians guillermo alberto gonzalez and orlando gomez will deliver the letter to the president tomorrow in this letter the eln lists its demands which if met would lead them to halt the blowing up of oil pipelines according to gonzalez the guerrilla group demands the dismissal of mines minister oscar mejia and ecopetrol colombian petroleum enterprise president andres restrepo the eln also conditioned their suspension of attacks against the pipelines on the creation of a national petroleum council and a forum for a debate to review the current oil policy begin recording gonzalez my impression during my 2 days of captivity is that they attach great importance to a debate on the nations oil policy they demand that this debate be carried out through a council meeting which would include representatives from the government labor unions particularly the uso and ecopetrol unions as well as several prominent figures whom they listed in the letter to the president end recording gonzalez added that he agrees with comptroller rodolfo gonzalez that the government should talk with the eln a guerrilla group which in the past has been the most unwilling to join the peace process begin recording gonzalez if the dialogue results in a solution to colombias public unrest then we must not avoid the dialogue we must hold it end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0283","doctext":"The army of national liberation army ELN has committed to freeing Norwegian anthropologist Bruce Olson within a few days Olson who was kidnapped and sentenced to death by the ELN will be released according to ELN military commander Nicolas Rodriguez who shared this with reporters from the Spanish news agency EFE Olson a philosopher and anthropologist has been in Colombia for 30 years working with the Motilones Indians in the Catatumbo jungle at the time of his abduction He established 14 schools and multiple health centers in the region and authored several books on the Motilo Indian language Despite his contributions the ELN accused him of being a CIA agent and exploiting the indigenous people Olson was taken hostage declared a prisoner of war and sentenced to death but he will now be handed over to the Red Cross unharmed in the coming days Additionally the ELN has sent a letter to President Barco which parliamentarians Guillermo Alberto Gonzalez and Orlando Gomez will deliver In this letter the ELN outlines demands which if met would lead to the cessation of oil pipeline bombings Gonzalez indicated that the guerrilla group is calling for the dismissal of Mines Minister Oscar Mejia and Ecopetrol President Andres Restrepo They also demand the establishment of a national petroleum council and a forum to debate and review the current oil policy During his two days of captivity Gonzalez observed that the ELN placed significant importance on a debate about the nations oil policy which they want conducted through a council meeting involving government representatives labor unions particularly the USO and Ecopetrol unions and several prominent figures mentioned in their letter to the president Gonzalez concurs with Comptroller Rodolfo Gonzalez that the government should engage in dialogue with the ELN a group historically resistant to the peace process He emphasized that if such dialogue could resolve Colombias public unrest it should not be avoided but rather pursued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0284","doctext":"the mayors of cocorna san carlos and san francisco were released in the municipality of san francisco antioquia this morning they were kidnapped last saturday by the army of national liberation eln our reporter lays vargas has more on this begin recording vargas the mayors of cocorna san carlos and san francisco were released at 0430 this morning on san lorenzo avenue of cocorna municipality they had been kidnapped this past weekend by the eln the purpose of the kidnapping was to publicize through the mayors a communique in which the rebel group announces its campaign war for life comes out against the dirty war and makes a new call for a national oil forum for various political and labor organizations to discuss the status of this vital product of our economy the eln hopes to present through this forum its views on oil policy mayor nevardo morales they assured us that nothing would happen to us that everything would be all right because this was only part of a campaign they are waging called the war for life they kidnapped me and took me to their camp vargas what is in the communique mayor morales the communique is being held by the mayor of san carlos in any event we want to speak to the government secretary tomorrow or this afternoon to give him the communique we do not know when it will be possible to speak to him vargas in the coming hours the mayors of cocorna san francisco and san carlos will travel to medellin to meet with the government secretary tomorrow they plan to hold a news conference during which they will present the communique given to them by the eln end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0284","doctext":"The mayors of Cocorna San Carlos and San Francisco were freed in San Francisco Antioquia this morning They had been taken hostage last Saturday by the Army of National Liberation ELN Our correspondent Lays Vargas reports begin recording Vargas The mayors were released at 430 AM today on San Lorenzo Avenue in Cocorna They had been kidnapped over the weekend by the ELN The aim of the abduction was to use the mayors to disseminate a communiqué in which the rebel group announces its War for Life campaign condemns the dirty war and calls for a national oil forum involving various political and labor organizations to discuss the state of this crucial economic resource The ELN intends to convey its oil policy perspectives through this forum Mayor Nevardo Morales They assured us that we would be unharmed and that everything would be fine because this was merely part of their War for Life campaign I was taken to their encampment Vargas What does the communiqué say Mayor Morales The communiqué is with the mayor of San Carlos We plan to talk to the government secretary later today or tomorrow to hand over the communiqué We are unsure when we will be able to meet with him Vargas In the next few hours the mayors of Cocorna San Francisco and San Carlos will head to Medellin to meet with the government secretary They plan to hold a press briefing tomorrow to present the communiqué given to them by the ELN end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0285","doctext":"as izvestiya has already reported on 5 july at 1000 hours local peru time a bus with soviet seamen on board was blown up by a bomb as a result of the explosion 20 people were injured of whom 17 were hospitalized 3 of them in a serious condition our mexico city correspondent a cherepanov called embassy and ministry of the fishing industry representatives in lima here are the additional details he managed to obtain on the morning of 5 july a group of 52 people in two buses visited the albatros store as is the custom among offduty crews from soviet fishing vessels working in peruvian coastal waters the explosion occurred on one of the buses as it was about to leave fortunately the bomb was homemade and not that powerful and it had obviously been hastily planted according to witnesses four suspicious characters had been hanging around the bus the passengers were injured mainly by pieces of broken glass the police and emergency services were on the scene immediately nearly all the casualties were immediately hospitalized it is true that at first there was a mixup in the hospital over russian names it took the doctors a while to work out which photograph belonged to whom representatives of the soviet embassy and consulate came to their aid on the same day skilled operations were carried out on all those who required them the izvestiya correspondent was officially informed that the seriously injured soviet seamen were out of danger their families had been informed the peruvian press believes that the terrorist act carried out against soviet citizens was the work of the maoistinclined leftist armed grouping sendero luminoso but there is another version it might have been carried out by ultrarightists opposing the fishing agreements signed between peru and the ussr","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0285","doctext":"As previously reported by Izvestiya a bomb exploded on a bus carrying Soviet seamen in Peru at 1000 AM on July 5 The explosion resulted in injuries to 20 individuals with 17 requiring hospitalization and 3 in critical condition Our correspondent in Mexico City A Cherepanov contacted representatives from the embassy and the Ministry of the Fishing Industry in Lima for more details On that morning a group of 52 people from Soviet fishing vessels who were off duty visited the Albatros store in two buses The bomb detonated on one of the buses as it was about to depart Fortunately the bomb was homemade and not very powerful having been hurriedly planted witnesses noted four suspicious individuals loitering near the bus Most of the injuries were caused by shattered glass Police and emergency services responded immediately and nearly all the injured were taken to the hospital right away Initially there was some confusion at the hospital regarding the identification of the Russian names but representatives from the Soviet embassy and consulate assisted On the same day necessary surgeries were performed on the injured Official reports confirmed that the critically injured seamen were no longer in danger and their families were notified The Peruvian press speculates that the terrorist act against Soviet citizens was perpetrated by the Maoistleaning armed group Sendero Luminoso However there is an alternative theory that it might have been the work of ultrarightists opposed to the fishing agreements between Peru and the USSR","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0286","doctext":"thirtythree soviet seamen have been injured in the peruvian port of callao as a result of an explosion caused by a bomb planted under a bus standing in the street our correspondent telephoned the ussr ministry of the fish industry and asked for information on the incident it happened on 5 july at 1010 hours local time s svinarenko deputy chief of the ussr ministry of the fish industry foreign relations administration department said sixteen seamen had to be hospitalized fortunately no one was seriously hurt the seamen mainly suffered fractures cuts and burns the victims were members of the crews of two large autonomous trawlers the vladimir kurasov and the lazurnyy who were on shore leave that day our seamen are working in this region on the basis of an agreement on cooperation between peru and the soviet union we assist the peruvians in the development of their fishing industry get our ships repaired in local ports and fish within a 200mile zone of that country reuter and afp have reported that in the opinion of the callao police the explosion was organized by the sendero luminoso a rebel group of maoist persuasion there is absolutely no doubt that this act which deserves to be condemned was directed against totally innocent citizens peruvian foreign minister guillermo larco cox said the soviet seamen were on a bus which had stopped at a store when the bomb planted under an empty bus standing nearby was detonated according to eye witnesses four young people wearing school uniform were seen at the scene of the incident a few moments before the explosion placing a package under the bus sendero luminoso is an extreme leftwing rebel organization waging a guerrilla war against the peruvian government sendero luminoso has been in existence for more than 20 years it began its armed struggle in 1980 since then peru has known no peace reports of murders and acts of sabotage committed by this organization are appearing with increasing frequency in the world press the terrorists victims are politicians members of the police force soldiers peasants the terrorists often involve juveniles in their acts of sabotage the peruvian government has been forced to rely more and more extensively on the armed forces in the struggle against this terrorist organization but so far this has failed to produce tangible results","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0286","doctext":"Thirtythree Soviet sailors were injured in the port of Callao Peru due to a bombing caused by a bomb placed under a bus parked on the street Our correspondent contacted the USSR Ministry of the Fish Industry for details on the incident The explosion occurred on July 5 at 1010 AM local time stated S Svinarenko deputy chief of the foreign relations administration department Sixteen sailors required hospitalization though thankfully none suffered severe injuries The injuries included fractures cuts and burns The victims were crew members from the trawlers Vladimir Kurasov and Lazurnyy who were on shore leave Our sailors are operating in this area under a cooperation agreement between Peru and the Soviet Union aiding in the development of Perus fishing industry repairing our ships in local ports and fishing within a 200mile zone off the coast Reports from Reuter and AFP suggest that the Callao police believe the bombing was orchestrated by the Sendero Luminoso a Maoist rebel group There is no doubt that this reprehensible act targeted innocent civilians said Peruvian Foreign Minister Guillermo Larco Cox The Soviet sailors were on a bus that had stopped at a store when the bomb planted under an empty bus nearby exploded Witnesses reported seeing four young people wearing school uniforms placing a package under the bus moments before the explosion Sendero Luminoso is an extreme leftwing rebel group engaged in guerrilla warfare against the Peruvian government The group active for over 20 years started its armed struggle in 1980 bringing constant unrest to Peru Reports of murders and sabotage by this organization are increasingly common in the global press Their victims include politicians police officers soldiers and peasants often involving juveniles in their sabotage activities The Peruvian government has had to increasingly depend on the armed forces to combat this terrorist organization but so far this has not yielded significant results","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0287","doctext":"after spending 130 days abroad bernardo jaramillo president of the leftwing patriotic union up returned to colombia today to urge the castroite army of national liberation eln to join the peace process being promoted by the colombian government jaramillo a 35yearold legislator replaced jaime pardo leal as up president after pardo leal was assassinated in october 1987 jaramillo had left the country after receiving many death threats the eln is the only colombian subversive group that refuses to accept the peace proposals formulated by the administration of president virgilio barco and instead has increased its attacks on the countrys petroleum installations to demand the nationalization of that industry jaramillo asked the eln to stop its violent actions which he said do not in any way benefit colombia the leftist leader said he is well informed about the countrys political development and added that the social and political environment has improved the barco administration he said has begun to take measures to protect citizens more security measures are needed but some measures are being adopted jaramillo said he stressed that if all the subversive groups decide to hold a sincere dialogue for peace it would be very positive for the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0287","doctext":"After 130 days abroad Bernardo Jaramillo the president of the leftwing Patriotic Union UP returned to Colombia to encourage the castroite army of national liberation ELN to engage in the peace process initiated by the Colombian government Jaramillo a 35yearold legislator succeeded Jaime Pardo Leal as UP president after Pardo Leal was murdered in October 1987 Jaramillo had left Colombia due to numerous death threats The ELN remains the only Colombian subversive group rejecting the peace proposals put forward by President Virgilio Barcos administration Instead it has ramped up attacks on the countrys petroleum installations demanding the nationalization of the industry Jaramillo urged the ELN to cease its violent actions stating they were not beneficial to Colombia The leftist leader informed about the nations political progress noted that the social and political climate had improved He acknowledged that the Barco administration has started implementing measures to protect citizens although he emphasized that more security measures are necessary Jaramillo highlighted that a genuine dialogue for peace among all subversive groups would greatly benefit the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0288","doctext":"a new attack against the cano limon covena oil pipeline which caused a large oil spill was carried out this morning by terrorists in arauca intendancy according to preliminary reports the attack occurred near the km 45 marker in araucita jurisdiction a short distance from the cano limon covena oil fields where large army units are based","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0288","doctext":"This morning terrorists launched a new attack on the Cano Limon Covena oil pipeline in the Arauca intendancy resulting in a significant oil spill Preliminary reports indicate that the attack took place near the km 45 marker in the Araucita jurisdiction close to the Cano Limon Covena oil fields where substantial army units are stationed","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0289","doctext":"at 0600 this morning fmln urban guerrillas set off a bomb in the basement of the democracy tower building in western san salvador the bomb destroyed approximately 30 percent of the windows in the building reports indicate that fmln urban guerrillas drove a vehicle into the buildings basement loaded with gas tanks and a powerful bomb the explosion shook western san salvador and destroyed 30 percent of the windows in the building this is the report we have on an fmln operation which at 0600 this morning caused general alarm in western san salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0289","doctext":"At 0600 today FMLN urban guerrillas detonated a bomb in the basement of the Democracy Tower Building in western San Salvador The blast obliterated roughly 30 percent of the buildings windows According to reports the guerrillas drove a vehicle into the basement filled with gas tanks and a powerful bomb The explosion reverberated through western San Salvador shattering 30 percent of the windows in the building This report details an FMLN operation that triggered widespread alarm in western San Salvador at 0600 this morning","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0290","doctext":"good morning hrn voz de honduras listeners i am a bit concerned over what i have heard on this radio station the truth is that at approximately 0030 today there was an attack with a homemade bomb in la ceiba and as a result seven us soldiers not six were wounded four sustained very minor injuries while three were somewhat seriously wounded but they are not in danger of dying nine soldiers were in that group they were not on leave they were on a mission from the enrique soto cano honduran air base at palmerola they provoked changes thought instead i should say that they went to have some fun at the dilido discoteque our military police patrols were in the area and saw the attack we captured two suspects our men were about 100 meters away when the attack occurred and unfortunately the two suspects are us citizens in other words people were in the area and no one knew what they were doing this is an official report this is what took place in la ceiba the two suspects were arrested and they must know something about the seven who were wounded who are at the word indistinct hospital what you reported over the radio is correct there is no need to be alarmed it was a homemade bomb and the damage was caused by the shrapnel cement and stones that were thrown into the air by the explosion however i would like to deny a report by the milkman from word indistinct who said that the city has been shut down and is being held hostage that is not true when the incident occurred words indistinct the patrols were already on the streets and reported the incident fusep the public security force was instructed to conduct investigations and therefore vehicles entering or leaving la ceiba were stopped and searched that is all standstill merely because three or four people have been wounded or because two or three are critically wounded the city must function normally the armed forces are interested in the continuation of production so the man from word indistinct who called and said that he was losing 100000 lempiras as a result of the vehicle searches this morning was telling a lie we gave specific instructions that the inspection of vehicles should be carried until 0500 and that the vehicles should not be detained reporter colonel it was the chamber of commerce president who provided the report and said that the delivery of milk had been stopped sanchez with all due respect for him whom i do not know personally i must say that it is not true that we are stopping vehicles as heard we stopped a very small white van with some laborers in it to search the van i was there on the highway there was no milk on that bus there were people on that bus and i myself allowed them to continue i am sorry that the chamber of commerce has been misinformed we are not paralyzing activities nor are we holding the city hostage as i said we are trying to conduct an investigation and we have arrested two people we are not sure if they were the ones who perpetrated the attack we are not sure of anything we are merely conducting investigations and taking preventive measures reporter colonel are the two men you have in custody the same us citizens you mentioned at the beginning of this report sanchez yes the lieutenant in charge of the patrol words indistinct the pants clothes and the color of what they were wearing indicated that they were civilians lieutenant salgado of the 4th battalion was 50 meters away when the explosion occurred two persons were captured however they have denied that either of them was involved that remains to be seen we have been waiting for about 30 minutes for the armed forces investigative personnel to arrive to learn the identities of the two men who are being held the investigation will be completely professional we words indistinct two or three persons were injured we are not paralyzing production i want to made this clear reporter yes of course colonel given the situation do you believe that the situation in the armed forces is completely normal sanchez of course it is completely normal we are not restricting anyones freedom when it gets dark we will proceed to ask for identification papers we will stop and check vehicles which is normal in this type of situation however at no time will we paralyze production or normal daily activities we are trying to find the culprits responsible for this attack regardless of whether it was an attack against us citizens it was certainly an attack against peace and order we therefore have to investigate it regardless of whether or not it involved us citizens in this case and in view of this situation i personally issued orders and followed the investigation until 0500 when i suspended all operations i personally ordered these measures i am amazed that the cattlemen do not transport milk before 0500 reporter one last question on this matter is the situation in la ceiba related to the latest violent incidents in san pedro sula sanchez i believe so a series of criminal actions has been launched against social peace in honduras this stations listeners and listeners of all other honduran radio stations know the high caliber of the armed forces personnel beginning with the top commanders and continuing with officers down the chain of command we are sensitive to social isses and are not motivated by vested interests of any kind i believe that these acts of bloodshed which are words indistinct are part of a series of fully planned coldly calulated actions i do not want to sound like a comic strip character but i believe that these actions are connected and overlap i have the impression that words indistinct we are witnessing the emergence of the socalled white hands and black hands death squads which concern us very much we are talking about hondurans killing hondurans reporter thank you very much for your kindness to this station we will be contacting you during the next few hours to learn the results of the investigations into this homemade bomb attack in la ceiba sanchez we are completely at your service we are willing to offer you information as it comes in we are a completely open not closed organization we will give you truthful factual information for the benefit of all hondurans reporter thank you and good morning colonel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0290","doctext":"Good morning HRN Voice of Honduras listeners Im concerned about the information broadcasted on this station At around 0030 today there was a bombing in La Ceiba using a homemade explosive device Seven US soldiers were injuredfour with minor wounds and three more seriously though none are in lifethreatening condition Nine soldiers were part of the group on a mission from the Enrique Soto Cano Air Base in Palmerola not on leave They had gone to the Dilido Discotheque for leisure Our military police patrols stationed nearby witnessed the attack and apprehended two suspects Regrettably the suspects are US citizens This official report is accurate the two suspects were detained and likely know about the injured soldiers now at the hospital The radios report was correct there is no need for alarm The bombs damage was due to shrapnel cement and stones propelled by the explosion However I refute the milkmans claim that the city is shut down or held hostagethats false FUSEP the Public Security Force was ordered to investigate and vehicles in and out of La Ceiba were inspected The city is functioning normally despite the injuries The armed forces are dedicated to maintaining production The man claiming to lose 100000 lempiras due to vehicle searches this morning is incorrect We instructed that vehicle inspections conclude by 0500 without detentions Reporter Colonel the Chamber of Commerce president reported that milk deliveries were halted Sanchez With all due respect thats untrue We stopped a small white van with laborers not milk and allowed it to proceed The Chamber of Commerce has been misinformed We are not halting activities or holding the city hostage Were conducting investigations and taking preventive measures Reporter Are the two detained men the US citizens you mentioned Sanchez Yes Lieutenant Salgado of the 4th Battalion stationed 50 meters from the explosion identified them They deny involvement but further investigation is needed Were awaiting armed forces investigators to identify the detainees The investigation will be thorough Reporter Is the situation in the armed forces normal Sanchez Absolutely Were not restricting freedom At night well check identification and vehicles but production and daily activities will continue Were finding those responsible for the attack which targeted peace and order regardless of the nationality of the victims I issued and supervised these measures until 0500 Im surprised cattlemen dont transport milk before then Reporter Is the La Ceiba incident linked to recent violence in San Pedro Sula Sanchez I believe so A series of criminal actions threatens social peace in Honduras Our armed forces personnel are of high caliber sensitive to social issues without vested interests These violent acts seem part of a calculated series We are witnessing the emergence of death squads which is deeply concerning This violence involves Hondurans harming fellow Hondurans Reporter Thank you for your cooperation Well contact you for updates on the La Ceiba bombing investigation Sanchez Were at your service providing accurate information for all Hondurans Were an open organization committed to transparency Thank you and good morning Colonel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0291","doctext":"ten people were killed in colombia during a thwarted attack against patiotic union councilman gonzalo alvarez henao in medellin the attack took place in the el pedregal neighborhood bello municipality in the northern part of antioquia departments capital city authorities report that all those killed belonged to a group of hired assassins two policemen were among those killed our reporter lays vargas has this report begin recording vargas the assailants arrived at the councilmans home in several vehicles they opened fire on the house gonzalo alvarez bodyguards repelled the assailants and the councilman escaped unharmed a police patrol in the area heard the shootout and helped search for the assailants the search was conducted in the area between the el pedregal and la cabana neighborhoods in the area between medellin and bello the paid assassins clashed with authorities for almost 3 hours in different parts of the northwestern community some of the assailants sought refuge in a la cabana neighborhood home the police arrived at the home and a long shootout ensued resulting in the deaths of the paid assassins end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0291","doctext":"Ten individuals were killed in Colombia after a foiled attack on Patriotic Union Councilman Gonzalo Alvarez Henao in Medellin The incident occurred in the El Pedregal neighborhood of Bello municipality located in the northern part of Antioquia departments capital Authorities confirmed that all the deceased were part of a group of paid assassins including two policemen Our reporter Lays Vargas has the details begin recording Vargas The assailants arrived at the councilmans home in multiple vehicles and began shooting at the house Gonzalo Alvarezs bodyguards managed to fend off the attackers allowing the councilman to escape unscathed A nearby police patrol heard the gunfire and assisted in the search for the assailants The manhunt took place between the El Pedregal and La Cabana neighborhoods spanning the area between Medellin and Bello The paid assassins engaged in a nearly threehour confrontation with authorities in various parts of the northwestern community Some of the attackers sought shelter in a home in the La Cabana neighborhood Police reached the house and a prolonged shootout followed resulting in the deaths of the paid assassins end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0292","doctext":"david anez leader of the bloc of congressmen from beni department said yesterday that the beni people are periodically suffering retaliatory attacks by umopar mobile units for rural areas and dea agents who are actively engaged in repressive actions against the civilian polulation not against drug traffickers anez made these remarks while commenting on last weeks incidents in santa ana de yacuma anez charged that the attacks are perpetrated against open peaceful civilians that is against citizens who are in no way involved in the drug trade nevertheless they are murdered or harassed in ways not in keeping with the democratic atmosphere that should prevail in the country anez said the people of santa ana are restless and that all beni department organizations are alert to demand that the government assume responsibility for the recent incidents anez announced that as leader of the beni congressional bloc he sent a letter to president victor paz estenssoro in which he outlines the issue the government must address to prevent further clashes between civilians and security forces anez said the government must address the antidrug struggle in beni department from the institutional social political and international standpoints because the drug trade goes beyond beni borders it is an international activity that has built an economic empire far more powerful than the beni people all bolivians and than the bolivian government itself","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0292","doctext":"David Anez the leader of the Beni Departments bloc of congressmen stated yesterday that the people of Beni are frequently subjected to retaliatory assaults by UMOPAR Mobile Units for Rural Areas and DEA agents who are actively involved in repressive actions against the civilian population rather than targeting drug traffickers Anezs comments were in reference to last weeks events in Santa Ana de Yacuma He accused these forces of attacking innocent peaceful civilians meaning individuals who have no connection to the drug trade yet they are being killed or harassed in ways that contradict the democratic principles that should guide the nation Anez noted that the residents of Santa Ana are uneasy and that all organizations within Beni Department are on high alert demanding that the government take responsibility for the recent incidents Anez revealed that as the leader of the Beni congressional bloc he has written to President Victor Paz Estenssoro detailing the issues the government needs to address to prevent further conflicts between civilians and security forces He emphasized that the governments approach to the antidrug efforts in Beni should consider institutional social political and international aspects since the drug trade extends beyond Benis borders it is a global enterprise that has amassed an economic power greater than that of the people of Beni all Bolivians and the Bolivian government itself","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0293","doctext":"peruvian communists have firmly condemned the terrorist act carried out by the peruvian reaction against soviet fishermen as has been reported the terrorists placed a charge of dynamite under a bus in which there were soviet fishermen from several trawlers in the announcement by the peruvian communist party central committee it is pointed out that this crime pursues the aim of undermining relations between peru and the socialist countries","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0293","doctext":"The Peruvian communists have strongly denounced the terrorist bombing executed by the Peruvian reaction against Soviet fishermen It has been noted that the terrorists planted a charge of dynamite under a bus carrying Soviet fishermen from various trawlers The announcement by the Peruvian Communist Party Central Committee highlights that this act aims to damage relations between Peru and the socialist nations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0294","doctext":"the salvadoran armed forces have banned entrance into the university of el salvador campus and are threatening to fire on anyone who disobeys this order this afternoon the army allowed neither vehicles nor students to enter the university campus according to military officials orders were given to shoot anyone who disobeyed by attempting to enter the university campus the measure went into effect at 1730 the situation grew tense when private cars attempted to enter the campus grounds university officials met with the military according to the armed forces high command since 23 december 1988 the military has not allowed weapons to be introduced into or taken out of the university campus the discussion on whether to allow the entrance of students and vehicles became heated university general manager mario alfredo cabrera said that this measure is intended to shut down the university begin recording cabrera all of this falls under the general campaign of psychological aggression against the university to minimize its authority in light of its role as the governments and the nations conscience which officials who are not leading the country along the correct path do not like we believe that this is the basic reason behind this and other measures these measures include helicopters overflying the campus at very low altitudes and soldiers threatening to shoot to kill if the order is disobeyed end recording since the military blockade went into effect salvadoran air force helicopters have been overflying the campus","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0294","doctext":"The Salvadoran military has imposed a ban on entering the University of El Salvador campus warning they will open fire on anyone who defies this directive This afternoon the army barred both vehicles and students from accessing the university grounds Military officials have stated that orders have been issued to shoot anyone attempting to breach the campus This directive was enforced starting at 1730 Tensions escalated when private vehicles tried to enter the premises University officials engaged in discussions with the military According to the high command of the armed forces since 23 December 1988 the introduction or removal of weapons from the university campus has been prohibited The debate over allowing student and vehicle access became intense University General Manager Mario Alfredo Cabrera claimed this measure is aimed at closing the university Cabrera stated that this is part of a broader campaign of psychological aggression against the university to undermine its authority given its role as the governments and nations conscience which some officials disapprove of Cabrera believes this is the primary reason for these and other measures which include helicopters flying over the campus at low altitudes and soldiers threatening to shoot to kill if orders are not followed Since the military blockade began Salvadoran Air Force helicopters have been frequently flying over the campus","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0295","doctext":"attention salvadoran people this is our war bulletin from the modesto ramirez central front in chalatenango department on 15 july guerrillas began the operation called we will defeat arenas nationalist republican alliance dictatorship by hitting the puppet army this operation was carried out against two positions of the 4th infantry brigades azmitia battalion stationed in chalatenango specifically against an ira institute of supply regulation center in san jose el carao el paraiso this is how the operation was carried out simultaneous attacks were carried out on three of the armys fortified peripheral defense positions one of these positions was completely destroyed resulting in 11 of the enemy killed four additional casualties were inflicted on the enemy in the three other defense fortifications which were also destroyed we also attacked the main supply center facilities and stormed three defensive positions in the interior as a result of this attack four of the enemy were killed and five were wounded in addition we destroyed the offices and a grain dryer and damaged the storage bins and grain storage areas we concluded the attack by setting the entire facility on fire the following military equipment was seized from the enemy during this victorious operation 3 m16 rifles 3 full sets not further identified 1 m79 grenade launcher with 9 grenades 550 556mm rounds of ammunition 2 100cartridge m60 ammunition belts uniforms boots and other military supplies one hour after the attack began the enemy was reinforced by a rocketfiring helicopter one pushpull o2 aircraft and one c47 aircraft in addition the enemy received artillery support from the areas above the installations under attack but this fire and the air support were ineffective the c47 aircraft strafed las penas with complete disregard for the civilian population a repressive action we vehemently denounce later at 0300 the enemy troops were reinforced by two armored personnel carriers and four military trucks which took troops to a place near the ira installation these reinforcements were quickly neutralized by our rifle fire in addition the operation included a large number of militiamen and rebel troops who erected roadblocks on the streets of nueva concepcion blew up six telephone posts placed a large banner across the street and distributed propaganda other propaganda activities occurred in san jose patares la siembre guayabito and horcones in la palma jusrisdiction in all we inflicted 24 casualties including dead and wounded on the 4th infantry brigade however we lost comrade otoniel in the attack","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0295","doctext":"Attention Salvadoran citizens This is our war bulletin from the Modesto Ramirez Central Front in the Chalatenango Department On July 15 guerrillas launched an operation named We Will Defeat Arenas Dictatorship by targeting the puppet army This action was directed against two positions of the 4th Infantry Brigades Azmitia Battalion based in Chalatenango particularly an IRA center in San Jose El Carao El Paraiso The operation unfolded as follows simultaneous strikes were carried out on three fortified peripheral defense posts of the army One position was completely obliterated resulting in 11 enemy fatalities An additional four casualties were inflicted in the other three defense positions which were also destroyed The main supply center facilities were attacked and three internal defensive positions were stormed This resulted in four enemy deaths and five injuries We also demolished the offices a grain dryer and damaged storage bins and grain storage areas before setting the entire facility on fire During this successful operation we seized the following military equipment from the enemy three M16 rifles three full sets unspecified one M79 grenade launcher with nine grenades 550 rounds of 556mm ammunition two 100cartridge M60 ammo belts uniforms boots and other supplies An hour after the attack started the enemy was reinforced by a rocketfiring helicopter a PushPull O2 aircraft and a C47 aircraft along with artillery support from nearby areas but these countermeasures were ineffective The C47 strafed Las Penas showing complete disregard for civilians an action we strongly condemn Later at 300 AM enemy forces were bolstered by two armored personnel carriers and four military trucks transporting troops to a location near the IRA installation These reinforcements were swiftly neutralized by our rifle fire Additionally the operation involved a significant number of militiamen and rebel troops who set up roadblocks in Nueva Concepcion destroyed six telephone poles hung a large banner across the street and distributed propaganda Similar propaganda activities took place in San Jose Patares La Siembre Guayabito and Horcones in La Palma jurisdiction Overall we inflicted 24 casualties both dead and wounded on the 4th Infantry Brigade though we mourn the loss of comrade Otoniel in the attack","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0296","doctext":"we have reports that norberto rodriguez president perez brotherinlaw could still be in the border region near the spot where he was kidnapped by those people we do not know who the kidnappers are we are working on this reporter have you stepped up surveillance in the area has finding the station wagon given you any clues lopez yes of course we are looking into this the colombian police have the information and are working based on this reporter what about a ransom has the venezuelan government been contacted lopez there has been no contact we are hoping there will be a contact so that we can proceed from there reporter is it true a ransom has been demanded lopez i have no proof of that i do not have that information reporter what is the most recent information the venezuelan government has received lopez we were briefed on the work being coordinated with the colombian authorities we are working very closely with them like brothers the two armies and the authorities are working together reporter if a ransom is demanded is the government willing to pay it lopez i cannot answer that question that would depend on rodriguez family reporter the colombian government has much experience with kidnappings what do they say about this case what do they think the outcome will be lopez we always work based on our experience with similar cases this kidnapping could have been carried out by the rebels and we already know how the rebels operate he also could have been kidnapped by common criminals even though it may seem that the case would be handled similarly in both instances it is not so we are going to wait a bit longer we believe we may get more information today reporter it is not venezuelan government policy to pay ransom in cases such as this one will an exception be made in this case lopez i believe we should follow our policy there are means that can be used to reach an understanding this would happen once we have specific information","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0296","doctext":"We have received reports indicating that Norberto Rodriguez President Perezs brotherinlaw might still be in the border area close to where he was abducted The identity of the kidnappers remains unknown and we are actively investigating the matter Reporter Have you increased surveillance in the area Did finding the station wagon provide any leads Lopez Yes we are thoroughly investigating The Colombian police are informed and are working with us on this case Reporter Has there been any communication regarding a ransom Has the Venezuelan government been contacted Lopez There has been no contact so far We are hopeful for a communication to move forward Reporter Is it true that a ransom has been demanded Lopez I have no evidence of that I do not possess such information Reporter What is the most recent update received by the Venezuelan government Lopez We were briefed on the collaborative efforts being coordinated with Colombian authorities We are working closely like brothers Both armies and authorities are collaborating Reporter If a ransom is demanded is the government prepared to pay it Lopez I cannot answer that it would be up to Rodriguezs family Reporter The Colombian government has extensive experience with kidnappings What is their assessment of this case Lopez We rely on our experience with similar incidents This kidnapping might have been conducted by rebels and we understand their modus operandi Alternatively it could be the work of common criminals Despite seeming similar the handling of each case differs We plan to wait a bit longer and anticipate receiving more information today Reporter The Venezuelan government typically does not pay ransoms in such cases Will there be an exception this time Lopez I believe we should adhere to our policy There are ways to reach an agreement once we have specific information","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0297","doctext":"mauricio mejia general secretary of el salvador university reported that approximately six persons were wounded in a shootout that took place when soldiers entered the university campus and began shooting randomly one of the persons wounded was a us student who was visiting the university members of the red cross identified the us student as roberto brenow 26 according to some reports the students held a demonstration late in the afternoon to demand that the government withdraw troops from the university area and release students who had been arrested after the demonstation ended explosions were heard and soldiers began shooting from different locations around the university after dark soldiers entered the university campus and began firing randomly and the sound of exploding molotov cocktails could be heard across the campus which caused panic among the students","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0297","doctext":"Mauricio Mejia the general secretary of El Salvador University reported that around six people were injured during a shootout that occurred when soldiers invaded the university campus and began shooting indiscriminately Among the injured was a US student visiting the university identified by the Red Cross as 26yearold Roberto Brenow Reports indicate that students had organized a late afternoon demonstration to demand the government withdraw troops from the university vicinity and release arrested students Following the demonstration explosions were heard and soldiers started firing from various locations around the university After nightfall soldiers entered the campus and resumed random shooting with the sounds of exploding Molotov cocktails spreading panic among the students","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0298","doctext":"interior minister carlos caceres today stated that the gangstyle action aken yesterday by some people to occupy private property will not intimidate the government begin caceres recording yesterday a wellorganized group of approximately 300 people attempted to usurp private property using molotov cocktails stones and firearms their action caused one unfortunate death injuries and damage which were reported earlier to the detriment of a large number of poor families it is publicly evident that the communists and their closest allies were behind the preparation coordination and execution of these criminals actions unfortunately one cannot fail to link these actions to the threatening violent speeches following the style used by the popular unity members with which some leaders of the opposition coalition opened the electoral campaign of their candidate patricio aylwin it is even possible to regard these aggressions as signals and warnings of the inconsistencies and contradictions that exist within some political umbrella groups these groups consist of sectors advocating a peaceful democratic coexistence on the one hand and other sectors that follow the line of those who in the past destroyed our traditional way of life on the other hand although the government has stated its decision not to get involved in the political campaign it cannot fail to announce its position and to state its outright rejection of a malicious and demagogical rhetoric that poses a threat to public tranquillity under no circumstances will the government yield to those who time and again seek and promote subversion and to disrupt our democratic institutional order end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0298","doctext":"Interior Minister Carlos Caceres declared today that the recent gangstyle occupation of private property will not deter the government begin Caceres recording Yesterday an organized group of around 300 individuals tried to seize private property using molotov cocktails stones and firearms This incident resulted in one death injuries and significant damage adversely affecting many impoverished families It is clear that the communists and their closest allies orchestrated and executed these criminal acts Unfortunately these actions can be linked to the aggressive and violent rhetoric reminiscent of the Popular Unity members used by some leaders of the opposition coalition during the launch of Patricio Aylwins electoral campaign Such aggressions could be seen as indicators of the internal inconsistencies and contradictions within certain political groups These groups include factions advocating for peaceful democratic coexistence and others that align with those who have previously disrupted our traditional way of life Although the government has decided not to engage directly in the political campaign it must express its outright rejection of malicious and demagogical rhetoric that threatens public peace The government will not succumb to those who repeatedly seek to promote subversion and disrupt our democratic order end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0299","doctext":"concerning mondays incidents near el salvador university the fmln states 1 none of our units were operating around el salvador university or the northern sector of the capital on that day 2 the clashes that occurred near the university were carried out by armed forces troops alone in an effort to search the university the troops fired their weapons words indistinct as student demonstrators were entering the campus 3 this action is part of a plan the cristiani government and the top command of the armed forces are promoting against el salvador university this plan is being carried out by colonel francisco elena fuentes commander of the 1st infantry brigade the plan involves threats arrests murders and other repressive acts 4 it is predictable that the cristiani government and the top command of the armed forces will say that what occurred at the university was the result of a clash between the army and the fmln and this is completely false cristianis government and the armed forces are solely responsible for the violent incidents that claimed several victims in the area around el salvador university signed fmln el salvador 17 july 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0299","doctext":"Regarding Mondays events near El Salvador University the FMLN asserts 1 None of our units were active around El Salvador University or the northern part of the capital on that day 2 The confrontations near the university were solely conducted by armed forces troops In their attempt to search the university the troops discharged their weapons as student protesters were entering the premises 3 This incident is part of a campaign orchestrated by Cristianis government and the top command of the armed forces against El Salvador University Colonel Francisco Elena Fuentes commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade is executing this plan which includes threats arrests killings and other repressive actions 4 It is foreseeable that Cristianis government and the top command of the armed forces will claim the events at the university were due to a clash between the army and the FMLN which is entirely untrue Cristianis government and the armed forces are solely accountable for the violent incidents that resulted in several casualties around El Salvador University signed FMLN El Salvador 17 July 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0300","doctext":"the colombian police today rescued manuel vallejo uribe a businessman who they found unharmed during the rescue operation the police killed six kidnappers according to an offical police report vallejo uribe 32 was released in bello near medellin the second largest city in colombia as the result of intelligence gathered by the metropolitan police police sources added the businessman who owns a tannery and spends most of his time in miami was kidnapped on 9 july by several unknown persons the police reported that during the bello rescue operation six kidnappers all common criminals who tried to prevent the police from rescuing him were killed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0300","doctext":"Colombian police successfully rescued businessman Manuel Vallejo Uribe today finding him unharmed The operation resulted in the deaths of six kidnappers as per an official police statement Vallejo Uribe 32 was freed in Bello close to Medellin Colombias secondlargest city due to intelligence gathered by the metropolitan police according to sources The businessman who owns a tannery and resides mainly in Miami was kidnapped on July 9 by several unknown persons During the rescue in Bello the police reported that six kidnappers all common criminals attempting to stop the rescue were killed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0301","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani has given assurances that there will be no military intervention at the university of el salvador campus despite the violent incidents that have occurred over the past few days these incidents have not resulted in any deaths although several people have been injured the president said that the incidents at the university are part of a broader plan to provoke the 1st brigade troops patrolling the area however the president added there will be no military intervention at the university even if the soldiers who are surrounding the campus are provoked two students who were arrested last week and who were presented by the treasury police have admitted their participation in leftist destabilizing groups activities one of the students arrested is luis osvaldo sandoval a fifth grade student at the jose matias salgado school who admitted being a member of the bread land work and freedom movement and that he has participated in activities such as writing messages and pasting propaganda on walls and burning vehicles the second student arrested is ramon parada garcia a 2d year student at the alfredo ban ferrer national institute who said that he is a member of the erp peoples revolutionary army the two youths said that they joined these organizations because they are paid on a monthly basis explaining that their families have no other source of income the treasury police said that the arrested students have requested the protection of that security force","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0301","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani has assured that there will be no military intervention at the University of El Salvador campus despite recent violent incidents Although several people have been injured there have been no fatalities The president explained that these incidents are part of a larger scheme to provoke the 1st Brigade troops patrolling the area Nonetheless he emphasized that military intervention will not occur even if the soldiers around the campus are provoked Two students arrested last week and presented by the Treasury Police admitted their involvement in leftist destabilizing groups Luis Osvaldo Sandoval a fifthgrade student at the Jose Matias Salgado School confessed to being a member of the Bread Land Work and Freedom Movement and participating in activities like writing messages pasting propaganda on walls and committing arson by burning vehicles The second student Ramon Parada Garcia a secondyear student at the Alfredo Ban Ferrer National Institute admitted to being a member of the ERP Peoples Revolutionary Army Both youths stated they joined these groups because they receive monthly payments which their families rely on due to lack of other income sources The Treasury Police mentioned that the arrested students have sought protection from this security force","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0302","doctext":"we have further reports on this mornings attack on guillermo payes second in charge of the international relations institute iri as we reported earlier the iri was once part of the patriotic civil defense in san salvador which has since been disbanded we have found out that he was about to enter a shop when he was shot at five times at least we have been able to confirm that only three bullets actually struck him one hit him in the back another in the abdominal region and one in the throat a total of three bullets hit him following an operation doctors expect him to live however thus far no detailed medical report has been issued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0302","doctext":"We have more information regarding this mornings attack on Guillermo Payes the deputy head of the International Relations Institute IRI As mentioned earlier the IRI was formerly linked with the nowdefunct Patriotic Civil Defense in San Salvador Payes was reportedly about to enter a store when he was shot at least five times it has been confirmed that three of the bullets hit him He sustained wounds to his back abdomen and throat Following surgery doctors anticipate his recovery though a comprehensive medical report has yet to be released","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0303","doctext":"television station and at least one radio station spokesmen of television channel 7 which was the television station affected by the blast told dpa according to initial reports the bomb was set off on alux mountain approximately 20 km west of the guatemalan capital most radio and television stations have transmission towers on that mountain because it towers over a vast area of guatemala it has been learned that a man who is believed to have been the watchman at channel 7s tower was killed by the bomb the spokesmen for channel 7 said that rescue units sent to the site have yet to return to the capital the explosion was felt in several nearby communities and in a sector of guatemala city channel 7 suddenly went off the air just as guatemalan president vinicio cerezo arevalo was about to deliver a speech nevertheless the speech was broadcast by the other four television channels that operate in guatemala this terrorist action comes in the wake of a series of incidents that have occurred in the past few days as a result of strikes by teachers post office workers finance ministry employees and other sectors demanding wage increases a bomb was found before it exploded in a bank in the afternoon of 19 july and several anonymous callers warned about other terrorist bombs last night however these turned out to be false alarms","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0303","doctext":"A bombing targeted a television station and at least one radio station as reported by spokesmen from television channel 7 the station impacted by the explosion to dpa Initial reports indicate that the bomb detonated on Alux Mountain about 20 km west of Guatemalas capital city This mountain is home to transmission towers for most radio and television stations due to its vast coverage area It was revealed that a man believed to be the watchman at channel 7s tower was killed in the blast The channel 7 spokesmen noted that rescue units dispatched to the scene have not yet returned to the capital The explosion was felt in several nearby communities and parts of Guatemala City Channel 7 abruptly went off the air just as President Vinicio Cerezo Arevalo was about to give a speech which was still broadcast by the other four television channels in Guatemala This terrorist attack follows a series of incidents over the past few days linked to strikes by teachers post office workers finance ministry employees and other sectors demanding higher wages On the afternoon of July 19 a bomb was discovered in a bank before it could explode and several anonymous calls last night warned of additional terrorist bombs which were ultimately false alarms","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0304","doctext":"with simultaneous bomb explosions in the honduran capital and la ceiba port located approximately 355 km from tegucigalpa on the atlantic coast a new guerrilla group calling itself the 9 may peoples liberation forces fpl announced its emergence as one of the armed organizations struggling for power three bombs went off simultaneously in tegucigalpa one at the central park another at the staterun university of honduras and another at a training school for teachers at the same time a bomb exploded at a university branch in la ceiba all the blasts occurred at 1130 local time only one person who happened to be passing by the central park in tegucigalpa at the time of the explosion was wounded as a result of the blasts a communique issued by the new group points out that one does not weep for martyrs but avenges them and adds that traitor indians come before the invading gringos the proclamation criticizes the murder of popular leaders that took place in the country in early july and denounces other leftist labor and guerrilla organizations the armed forces through its commander general humberto regalado hernandez responded immediately by stating that the only real communists left in the world are hondurans because they are changing in other countries and are no longer exploding bombs the military leader asked people to attach no significance to the incident and said that should the wave of political violence continue leftist groups would have to be called to a dialogue to avoid other similar actions the 9 may fpl proclamation was issued in the northern city of san pedro sula 255 km from tegucigalpa","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0304","doctext":"In a coordinated series of bombings the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa and the port city of La Ceiba approximately 355 km away on the Atlantic coast experienced explosions that signaled the emergence of a new guerrilla group the 9 May Peoples Liberation Forces FPL Three bombs detonated simultaneously in Tegucigalpa one in the Central Park another at the staterun University of Honduras and a third at a training school for teachers Concurrently a bomb exploded at a university branch in La Ceiba all set to go off at 1130 AM local time The blasts resulted in one injurya passerby in the Central Park in Tegucigalpa The newly formed groups communique declared their stance with the phrase one does not weep for martyrs but avenges them and condemned traitor Indians before invading Gringos The statement also criticized the assassination of popular leaders in early July and denounced other leftist labor and guerrilla groups General Humberto Regalado Hernandez commander of the armed forces responded by emphasizing that the only real communists left in the world are Hondurans because they are changing in other countries and no longer resorting to bombings He urged the public to disregard the incidents significance and suggested that if political violence persisted a dialogue with leftist groups might be necessary to prevent further actions The 9 May FPL proclamation was issued in San Pedro Sula 255 km from Tegucigalpa","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0305","doctext":"tegucigalpa the peoples organizations coordinating committee ccop and the united federation of honduran workers futh charged yesterday that there is a terrorist plan to eliminate everyone who opposes the us military occupation of the country in a news conference the leaders of the organizations said that the death threats against labor and the peoples leaders are included in this plan which forms part of the us policy on honduras referring to the recent assassinations in san pedro sula ccop coordinator juan almendares bonilla said that honduras is an occupied country where there is a ussponsored policy of terror that seeks to annihilate all the groups that protest the violation of national sovereignty he explained that there are various forms of terror for example he said armed groups arrive at houses at night and rape entire families these policies of terror have been used in brazil chile vietnam el salvador and guatemala among other countries he said the former university rector said that this policy of terror which has recently been intensified tries to make people believe that there is a subversive cell that is destabilizing the country prior to the holding of the central american presidential summit in tela atlantida department the peoples leaders said that the terrorism of the honduran democratic state is also shown by an electoral process that is extensively controlled by the agency for international development and the execution of poor hondurans by repressive forces that have been trained by us experts they said the terrorism is also demostrated in the nonfulfillment of the esquipulas ii peace agreements by a policy that capitulates to the imf and the world bank the maintenance of extreme security and the facilities given to the the contras and the us army after making the previous analysis the futh and the ccop asked the government to halt state terrorism and to bring to justice those responsible for the political crimes against the peoples leaders they also demanded that the peace agreements be respected that the national reconciliation commissions report on repression be made known and that the nicaraguan contras be demobilized they also proposed that the state carry out a real policy of democratization with the peoples participation in the face of pressure from the imf the world bank and the us embassy they also demanded that the government adopt a patriotic position so that the us bases and the contras will be withdrawn from honduras because they constitute a threat to peace in central america the ccop and the futh also announced that they have scheduled a great march for national dignity this afternoon to mark the heroic deeds of lempira the defender of national sovereignty and dignity the march will begin at 1600 at the comayaguela obelisk and end at tegucigalpas main square the demonstration will also demand the rejection of the imf and world banks proposals the expulsion of the nicaraguan contras and respect for the esquipulas ii agreements","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0305","doctext":"TEGUCIGALPA The Peoples Organizations Coordinating Committee CCOP and the United Federation of Honduran Workers FUTH alleged yesterday that a terrorist scheme exists to eliminate all opposition to the US military presence in the country During a press briefing the leaders of these organizations asserted that threats against labor and peoples leaders are part of this plan which aligns with US policy in Honduras Commenting on the recent killings in San Pedro Sula CCOP coordinator Juan Almendares Bonilla remarked that Honduras is an occupied nation where a USbacked terror policy aims to obliterate all groups protesting the breach of national sovereignty He described numerous terror tactics such as armed groups invading homes at night to commit rape against entire families Bonilla noted that such terror policies have been employed in Brazil Chile Vietnam El Salvador and Guatemala among other countries The former university rector added that this intensified terror strategy seeks to convince the public of a subversive cell destabilizing the country ahead of the Central American Presidential Summit in Tela Atlantida Department The leaders pointed out that statesponsored terrorism by the Honduran democratic state is evident in an election process heavily controlled by the Agency for International Development and the execution of impoverished Hondurans by repressive forces trained by US experts They also highlighted that terrorism manifests in the failure to honor the Esquipulas II peace agreements adherence to policies favoring the IMF and the World Bank the maintenance of extreme security measures and the privileges extended to the Contras and the US military Following this analysis the FUTH and the CCOP urged the government to cease state terrorism and prosecute those responsible for political crimes against peoples leaders They demanded the respect of peace agreements the disclosure of the National Reconciliation Commissions report on repression and the demobilization of the Nicaraguan Contras They proposed that the state implement a genuine democratization policy involving public participation despite pressure from the IMF World Bank and the US Embassy They also called for the government to adopt a patriotic stance to ensure the withdrawal of US bases and Contras from Honduras as they pose a threat to Central American peace The CCOP and the FUTH announced a Great March for National Dignity this afternoon to commemorate the heroic acts of Lempira a defender of national sovereignty and dignity The march will start at 1600 at the Comayaguela Obelisk and conclude at Tegucigalpas main square The demonstration will also demand the rejection of IMF and World Bank proposals the expulsion of the Nicaraguan Contras and respect for the Esquipulas II agreements","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0306","doctext":"the national police reported that the army of national liberationcamilist union uceln today carried out its sixth attack this year against the pacific oil pipeline which links the colombian towns of orito and tumaco near the colombianecuadoran border the rebels used explosives to blow up 1 meter of pipeline this is the rebels 33d attack against the countrys oil network in 1989 the authorities reported that there was no oil spill because at the time of the attack no oil was being pumped through the pipeline a woman who said she was speaking on behalf of the uceln called the cali media to claim responsibility for the attack the uceln is attacking colombias oil pipelines as a way to pressure the government to nationalize the oil industry and to sign more favorable contracts with multinational oil companies this year alone the uceln launched 25 attacks on the cano limoncovenas oil pipeline the longest in colombia the attacks on the cano limon covenas pipeline have caused approximate 150 million in damage if the six attacks on the pacific oil pipeline and the two on the dinasalgar oil pipeline are taken into consideration losses amount to approximately 200 million the dinasalgar pipeline carries crude oil from the oil fields in tolima to the refinery in barrancabermeja","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0306","doctext":"The national police announced that the Army of National LiberationCamilist Union UCELN carried out its sixth attack this year on the Pacific oil pipeline connecting the Colombian towns of Orito and Tumaco near the ColombianEcuadorian border The rebels used explosives to destroy 1 meter of pipeline This incident marks the 33rd attack on the countrys oil infrastructure by the rebels in 1989 Authorities confirmed there was no oil spill as no oil was being transported through the pipeline at the time A woman claiming to represent the UCELN contacted the Cali media to take responsibility for the bombing The UCELN targets Colombias oil pipelines to pressure the government into nationalizing the oil industry and negotiating better contracts with multinational oil firms This year the UCELN has initiated 25 attacks on the Cano LimonCovenas pipeline Colombias longest resulting in approximately 150 million in damages Including the six attacks on the Pacific oil pipeline and two on the DinaSalgar oil pipeline the total estimated losses reach around 200 million The DinaSalgar pipeline transports crude oil from Tolima to the Barrancabermeja refinery","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0307","doctext":"salvadoran people i address you on this occasion to give you my first report on the state of the country i make this report 50 days after assuming power at this time i want to tell you the truth i want tell you exactly what our situation is so that we will all understand what we must do in the future every salvadoran must share in the sacrifice and effort those of us who have a bit must show solidarity with those who have nothing or very little the situation is critical but we must confront it that is why we have a government to solve problems we are willing to do this responsibly because we know that doing nothing would mean a greater crisis for the salvadoran people and would sink our homeland even deeper in the black abyss we know that there are many concerns we have heard different groups asking that the government state what it is planning to do to solve the problems i would like to state however that we prefer to act calmly study the problem in depth and find a solution that will truly solve the problem we would rather do this than make a rash decision and make a mistake this is a truly difficult task because i want to tell you in all honesty what is happening in the country i wish to touch on the three major areas that create concern and that i feel the salvadoran people should know about first let us talk about peace since this government was sworn and indiscriminate murders there is no reason for this because on 1 june we expressed our resolve to sit down and talk to find a peaceful solution to the conflict the fmlns response however has been more violence we know many groups complain about the violence and insecurity they have every reason to complain the armed forces are willing to do all they can to protect everyone they have been doing this in the past days especially in those areas where the terrorist attacks have been stronger the armed forces have been criticized many times and by many groups especially those groups that in one way or another share the fmlns ideas they claim that the armed forces act in a repressive manner dear salvadoran people let us analyze what really is happening in our country the armed forces duty is to control all those situations in which the law is broken the armed forces are responsible for maintaining public order the armed forces only take action when there are groups that only create violence and disrupt public order the armed forces do not take action just because they want to take action we have an armed forces to defend the salvadoran people and never to attack the salvadoran people therefore what we must do is look around and see who is refusing to make a commitment and who is refusing to sit down in a rational and peaceful manner to find a solution to this conflict that no longer has a place in our history therefore i would like to repeat what we as a government said on 1 june on that day we expressed our willingness to sit down and talk i would like to discuss this a bit because there have been misunderstandings over our intentions in this dialogue continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0307","doctext":"Salvadoran citizens I am addressing you today to provide my initial report on the state of our nation 50 days after taking office I intend to convey the truth about our current situation so that we can all understand the steps we need to take moving forward Every Salvadoran must participate in the necessary sacrifices and efforts Those with resources must show solidarity with those who have little or nothing Our situation is dire but we must face it headon This is why we have a government to resolve issues We are committed to addressing these problems responsibly as inaction would lead to a deeper crisis and further plunge our homeland into darkness We acknowledge the many concerns from various groups asking about the governments plans to address these issues However we prefer to act with caution thoroughly study the problems and find genuine solutions rather than making hasty decisions that could result in mistakes This is an incredibly challenging task In all honesty I wish to discuss the three main areas of concern that I believe the Salvadoran people should be aware of First lets talk about peace Since our government was sworn in there have been indiscriminate killings This is unnecessary because on June 1 we expressed our commitment to dialogue and finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict Despite this the FMLN has responded with more violence Many groups have voiced their grievances about the violence and insecurity and their complaints are justified The armed forces are dedicated to protecting everyone and have intensified their efforts particularly in areas with severe terrorist attacks The armed forces have faced criticism from various groups especially those aligned with the FMLNs ideology accusing them of repression My fellow Salvadorans let us examine what is truly happening in our country The armed forces are tasked with controlling situations where the law is violated and maintaining public order They only take action when groups incite violence and disrupt public order not arbitrarily The purpose of our armed forces is to defend not attack the Salvadoran people Therefore we must identify those who refuse to commit to rational and peaceful dialogue to resolve this conflict which no longer has a place in our history I reiterate our governments willingness to engage in dialogue as stated on June 1 I want to clarify this point because there have been misunderstandings about our intentions regarding this dialogue","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0308","doctext":"smuggling can be held in check only with measures such as these we have already begun to take the severest actions against those who smuggle merchandise into our country an investigation is well under way into a corporation which has been smuggling merchandise into our country those responsible for this will soon be brought to trial in accordance with the law we want to warn all those who somehow have smuggled or who are planning to smuggle that they should stop this activity we believe that smuggling constitutes corruption and that corruption is a crime of high treason we cannot allow corruption in our country we will take harsh actions against every type of corruption including smuggling i am asking those who might be approached by unscrupulous individuals who have in their possession smuggled goods to refrain from purchasing those products let us not promote smuggling i am asking all good salvadoran businessmen not to purchase any smuggled goods smuggling constitutes an attack against our homeland and encourages corruption which must be eradicated from our country regarding our fiscal policy we must try to determine ways to more directly make up for the difference between revenue and disbursements in the country we believe that we can bridge this fiscal deficit in two ways we must either increase our revenue or lower our disbursements this government has already taken austerity measures regarding the latter the government has determined not only to maintain expenditures at the current level but to reduce them by 15 percent we want to make clear that our governments austerity measures must be genuine and should be aimed at making more efficient use of scant resources this is why we are asking public employees to understand that if the government is to be more efficient the government must provide better services for the salvadoran people after all it is the people who pay our salaries and provide the revenue that allows the government to operate we must spend our money wisely all public officials and employees must guard against corruption we must take pains to serve the population and to improve the quality of the services that the people are receiving and deserve only when the government is run efficiently when its actions are crystal clear when the government rids itself of corruption and when the money that the taxpayers pay is used for the good of the people will we be able to elicit a positive reaction from the taxpayers they have to pay taxes when taxes are squandered misused or stolen no one will pay them willingly if we as the government act honestly serve the nation well and implement programs to benefit the majority only disloyal salvadorans will be unwilling to pay taxes continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0308","doctext":"Controlling smuggling requires stringent measures and we have already begun to implement the strictest actions against those involved in bringing illegal goods into our country An investigation is ongoing into a corporation involved in such activities and those found guilty will soon face trial according to the law We urge anyone currently smuggling or planning to smuggle to cease immediately We view smuggling as a form of corruption which we deem a high treason crime Corruption will not be tolerated and we will take severe measures against it including smuggling I appeal to those approached by dishonest individuals selling smuggled goods to avoid buying them We should not support smuggling I call on all Salvadoran businessmen to refrain from purchasing any smuggled items Smuggling undermines our nation and fosters corruption which must be eradicated Concerning our fiscal policy we need to find ways to balance revenue and disbursements more directly We believe we can close this fiscal gap by either increasing revenue or decreasing expenditures This government has already taken austerity steps for the latter We have resolved not only to maintain current spending levels but to reduce them by 15 percent It is important to emphasize that our austerity measures should be genuine and should aim to use limited resources more efficiently Therefore we ask public employees to understand that for the government to be more efficient it must offer better services to the Salvadoran people because it is the people who fund our salaries and the governments operations We must use our funds wisely All public officials and employees must remain vigilant against corruption We must strive to serve the population effectively and enhance the quality of services they receive and deserve Only when the government operates efficiently acts transparently eradicates corruption and uses taxpayer money for the public good will we gain a positive response from taxpayers They are obligated to pay taxes but when taxes are misused wasted or stolen no one wants to pay them voluntarily If the government acts with integrity serves the nation well and implements programs that benefit the majority only disloyal Salvadorans will be reluctant to pay taxes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0309","doctext":"second the salvadoran peoples health we believe that in the very short term we had to supply all the health facilities and hospitals with at least the most urgently needed medicines for the people we have allotted 17 million colons for the health ministry for the purchase of the most urgently needed medicines and for the distribution of this medicine throughout the country so that the poor will receive the efficient health services that the government must provide the education ministry has been asked to give students the materials they need to pursue their studies a certain amount of money has been allotted for the purchase of equipment needed by the schools when the 1990 school year begins we must be prepared to provide the schools and students with the material they need we also believe that it is necessary to begin as soon as possible repairing the streets and roads the salvadoran people can see that this is already being done finally lowincome housing next week the public works minister will announce the lowincome housing plan and he will explain how we will help lowincome families buy homes this will be done through a subsidy plan ensuring that lowincome groups will not be affected by steep payments and will have money left over for food and other basic necessities we have already drafted a social emergency plan this plan will be implemented in september and its first phase will be carried out in the highly populated urban areas the plan will benefit approximately 200 communities and as of now i ask the mayors for their help because we want to work with the municipal governments this first phase will be aimed at providing lowincome communities with public utilities we will provide them with electricity and running water we will build sewer systems and we will help them improve their health and nutrition amid the crisis we are experiencing we believe that it is necessary to support the small scale businessmen in these communities we will organize a loan system for small size businesses for development within these communities i repeat this social emergency plan will be implemented in september in the next few weeks we will begin to seek the cooperation of those municipal governments that will be involved in the plan there is something else that we must all struggle for and that is to abolish unemployment we must struggle so that every salvadoran will have the chance to earn an honest living we therefore wish to launch an offensive against unemployment we also believe that the best way to fight violence is through employment opportunities so that the people will not find themselves in the situation where they believe that they must commit crimes to survive or that they must get involved in the type of violence sponsored by the fmln terrorists therefore in september we will also implement an emergency plan to generate employment this plan has some specific goals first to provide a basic job for those persons who are unemployed or underemployed our goal is to create 20000 jobs per month for these people this plan will be drafted in the next few weeks and we will implement it during those months when there is usually a drop in employment i must stress that we are not going to implement the plan during the sowing and harvest seasons because during those seasons there is an overabundance of jobs continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0309","doctext":"Secondly the health of the Salvadoran people is a priority We recognize the immediate necessity to supply all healthcare facilities and hospitals with essential medicines urgently needed by the population Consequently we have allocated 17 million colons to the Health Ministry for the acquisition and nationwide distribution of these critical medications to ensure that the impoverished receive the essential health services mandated by the government The Education Ministry has been tasked with providing students with the necessary materials for their studies allocating funds for the procurement of essential school equipment As the 1990 academic year approaches preparations are underway to ensure schools and students have the required resources Additionally we acknowledge the urgent need to repair streets and roads which is already in progress Addressing the issue of lowincome housing the Public Works Minister will soon unveil a plan to assist lowincome families in purchasing homes through a subsidy scheme designed to prevent financial strain on these families ensuring they retain sufficient funds for food and other essentials We have devised a social emergency plan set to commence in September targeting densely populated urban areas and benefiting approximately 200 communities We seek the collaboration of local mayors to work in conjunction with municipal governments The initial phase focuses on providing public utilities to lowincome communities including electricity running water sewer systems and improvements in health and nutrition Despite the current crisis supporting smallscale entrepreneurs within these communities remains crucial We will establish a loan system to foster small business development This social emergency plan will begin in September and we will soon engage with municipal governments involved in the plan Additionally we must tackle unemployment vigorously ensuring every Salvadoran has the opportunity to earn a decent living We plan to combat unemployment and believe that providing employment opportunities is the best way to reduce violence preventing individuals from resorting to crime or involvement with FMLN terrorists Therefore we will launch an emergency employment plan in September aiming to create basic jobs for the unemployed or underemployed Our objective is to generate 20000 jobs per month during periods with typically lower employment rates excluding the sowing and harvest seasons when job availability is higher","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0310","doctext":"the salvadoran national police reported this morning that unidentified men set off bombs at the central american jose simeon canas university uca located in southwestern san salvador according to the report the attack took place at 0200 one administrative office one bus and one electrical transformer were damaged as a result of the explosion of at least four bombs that went off inside the uca campus the armed forces have always condemned this kind of attack which is usually carried out by certain groups that oppose peace the armed forces believe that such attacks are not the way to solve the countrys social and political problems in addition these violent actions only confuse the public because unscrupulous people always blame the army for any such action without first conducting an indepth investigation of the origin of the attacks the armed forces have always reiterated their willingness to ensure respect for human rights public and private property and the life and safety of the salvadoran people therefore from this very moment the armed forces reject any accusation implicating them in the attack against uca which took place early this morning","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0310","doctext":"The Salvadoran National Police announced today that unidentified men detonated bombs at the Central American Jose Simeon Canas University UCA in southwestern San Salvador The incident occurred at 0200 hours and the explosions damaged an administrative office a bus and an electrical transformer According to the report at least four bombs exploded within the UCA campus The armed forces have condemned this type of bombing typically executed by groups opposing peace and stated that such actions are not a solution to the countrys social and political issues These violent acts they argue only serve to confuse the public as unscrupulous individuals often blame the army without proper investigation The armed forces emphasize their commitment to human rights public and private property and the safety of the Salvadoran people Consequently they reject any accusations linking them to the attack at UCA earlier this morning","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0311","doctext":"dear peasant friends from the very 1st day of our administration we have pledged our full commitment to national programs and have said that at no time and for no reason will we forget the many needy people in the country that is the noble and longsuffering peasants who are the main victims of terrorist violence this ceremony reaffirms our governments commitment to continue agrarian reform we want you to realize the seriousness of our words through our deeds this presentation of 8000 permanent land title deeds to the beneficiaries of decree 207 through the national financial institution for agricultural lands finata reflects our objectives we have categorically said that we will not turn back the agrarian reform process quite to the contrary we want to fully support it in order to guarantee that peasants in areas affected by the agrarian reform are free to choose the kind of property ownership that best suits their needs in accordance with the great freedoms guaranteed in the constitution and laws of the republic our government is determined to work hard to ensure that our brother peasants are indeed benefited by the agrarian reform and that they will not be used as a demagogical banner at the service of political ideology as was the case until recently we want peasants welfare to be the objective of our agrarian reform we want agrarian reform to develop within a legal honest and patriotic framework we are against the demagoguery of static paternalism because we want peasants to determine their own fate to truly participate in their production units decisionmaking process in the marketing of their products and in the distribution of revenue it is neither fair nor correct as has been the case in the past to benefit office workers who have never sweated in the fields under the agrarian reform when you the peasants are now facing debts and are worse off than before you owned land our government and you will gradually change this situation to ensure that you will enthusiastically work your land knowing that the fruit of your labor will directly benefit your families we are sure that with efficient organization prompt credit adequate technical assistance and the hardworking legacy of the salvadoran people we will turn the agrarian reform into an opportunity for economic and social development which will benefit all salvadorans by promoting production and productivity dear peasants we wish to take advantage of this opportunity to tell you that our government is determined to work with you through the relevant organizations the government will implement programs to completely upgrade the salvadoran peasants conditions through finata we will continue to finance the acquisition of more land for distribution among thousands of peasant families dear friends our government is determined to achieve peace because we are aware that the fmlns terrorist violence disturbs the calm and normal procedure of rural activities we realize that we must end the violence so that we can all go back to work and bring about a national recovery peasants have suffered the most throughout the conflict unleashed by the terrorist marxistleninist groups and we believe that the time has come to seek the peace that we all want in order to restore social harmony mutual respect and fraternal love among all salvadorans without exception on behalf of the government of the republic we have been particularly pleased to present these permanent land title deeds to the beneficiaries of decree 207 we congratulate and invite you to continue working together to help the fatherland recover from the crisis and to build for our children and all salvadorans a future of peace justice liberty and progress","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0311","doctext":"Esteemed peasant friends From the inception of our administration we have committed ourselves entirely to national programs and consistently emphasized that under no circumstances will we neglect the many needy individuals in our country particularly the noble and longsuffering peasants who are the primary victims of terrorist violence Todays ceremony underscores our governments dedication to continuing the agrarian reform We want our actions to showcase the gravity of our promises The presentation of 8000 permanent land title deeds to the beneficiaries of Decree 207 facilitated by the National Financial Institution for Agricultural Lands FINATA aligns with our goals We have firmly stated that we will not reverse the agrarian reform process On the contrary we aim to fully support it ensuring that peasants in areas impacted by agrarian reform can choose the type of property ownership that best suits their needs in accordance with the freedoms guaranteed by the constitution and laws of the republic Our government is committed to making sure that our peasant brothers benefit from the agrarian reform and are not exploited as mere political tools as was recently the case Our objective is to prioritize the welfare of peasants through agrarian reform fostering its development within a legal honest and patriotic framework We reject the static paternalism of demagoguery as we want peasants to control their fate take part in decisionmaking processes concerning their production units market their products and distribute revenue It is neither fair nor right as seen in the past to favor office workers who have never toiled in the fields under agrarian reform while peasants face debts and are worse off than before acquiring land Together we will gradually transform this situation so that you will work your land with enthusiasm knowing your labors benefits will directly support your families We are confident that with effective organization timely credit adequate technical assistance and the hardworking spirit of the Salvadoran people we can turn agrarian reform into a catalyst for economic and social development benefiting all Salvadorans by boosting production and productivity Dear peasants we take this opportunity to assure you that our government is committed to collaborating with you Through relevant organizations we will implement programs to substantially improve the conditions of Salvadoran peasants Through FINATA we will continue financing the acquisition of more land for distribution among thousands of peasant families Dear friends our government is resolute in its pursuit of peace recognizing that FMLNs terrorist violence disrupts the tranquility and normalcy of rural activities We understand the need to end this violence to enable everyone to return to work and drive national recovery Peasants have borne the brunt of the conflict instigated by terrorist MarxistLeninist groups and we believe the time has come to seek the peace we all desire to restore social harmony mutual respect and fraternal love among all Salvadorans without exception On behalf of the government of the republic we are particularly pleased to present these permanent land title deeds to the beneficiaries of Decree 207 We extend our congratulations and invite you to continue working together to help our nation recover from the crisis and build a future of peace justice liberty and progress for our children and all Salvadorans","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0312","doctext":"lima television peruana network in spanish 1733 gmt on 28 july continuing its live coverage of festivities on the occasion of peruvian national day broadcasts a speech to the nation by peruvian president alan garcia live from the national congress chamber in lima president garcia notes that his presidency has been a testimony of faith to democracy based on the peruvian constitution which provides the framework for governing a free peru noting that this speech is his last message to the country from congress garcia begins to comment on the achievements and events of his last year in office after stressing the importance of democracy and education to overcome problems of the economy and of violence garcia declares i am hereby call for general elections to choose president and the members of congress on 8 april 1990 applause i would like to remark that i am a politician that i participate in debates and that my life is indebted to the apra american popular revolutionary alliance movement yet as president i have a major sacred mission that of guaranteeing that the elections will be absolutely fair and clean garcia notes that the electoral authorities will be replaced and that the national media are from this moment on placed at the disposal of the candidates he calls on the armed forces to defend democracy the president calls on peruvian youth to eschew violence in favor of education and working toward promoting democracy garcia then turns his attention to the question of regionalization noting that many governmental institutions are being reorganized to better serve the people when each region has its own elected officials he says the people will exert more control over officials activities and corruption will be reduced peru will not need to accept international solutions to its national problems after calling on the justice judicial branch to improve its administration of justice garcia announces i hereby call elections following a consultation with the national electoral court for regional government representatives of the grau region created on 1 march 1988 made up of the following provinces tumbes contralmirante villar zarumilla huancabamba morropon paita sullana talara ayabaca and piura on 12 november 1989 garcia also issues an official call for 12 november elections in the amazonas arequipa and moqueguatacnapuno regions at 1801 gmt garcia begins to speak on the subject of terrorism and violence he calls on the people as well as all poltiical parties to support the armed forces in putting an end to violence he proposes that terrorists be tried in military courts on the subject of the economic crisis in peru president garcia reiterates that his government is promoting an increase in foreign reserves as well as reactivating the production sector he notes the importance of further developing agriculture and petroleum he reviews the public works projects including irrigation and rural electricification works that have been initiated or completed during his presidency garcia calls on the people not to be defeated by terrorism sensationalism or pessimism noting that the people are perus most important resource the president calls for improving the social welfare sector he denies the rumor that sector will be privatized garcia ends his speech at 1851 gmt","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0312","doctext":"At 1733 GMT on July 28 Lima Television Peruana network broadcasted live from the National Congress Chamber in Lima continuing its coverage of Peruvian National Day festivities Peruvian President Alan Garcia delivered a speech to the nation emphasizing his commitment to democracy under the Peruvian constitution which he said has guided his governance of a free Peru Garcia remarked that this address was his final one to the country from Congress and reflected on the accomplishments and events of his last year in office He highlighted the crucial roles of democracy and education in resolving economic and violence issues and announced general elections for president and congress members on April 8 1990 Garcia asserted his dedication to ensuring fair and clean elections despite his political affiliations with the APRA American Popular Revolutionary Alliance movement He mentioned that the electoral authorities would be replaced and national media would be made available to candidates He urged the armed forces to defend democracy and encouraged Peruvian youth to choose education over violence to foster democracy Addressing regionalization Garcia noted ongoing reorganization of governmental institutions to better serve the public asserting that regional elections would empower people and reduce corruption making international solutions unnecessary He called on the judicial branch to enhance justice administration and announced elections on November 12 1989 for regional government representatives in the Grau region and other regions including Amazonas Arequipa and MoqueguaTacnaPuno At 1801 GMT Garcia addressed terrorism and violence urging public and political party support for the armed forces to end violence and proposed trying terrorists in military courts Discussing Perus economic crisis he reiterated efforts to boost foreign reserves and revive the production sector emphasizing the development of agriculture and petroleum He reviewed public works projects such as irrigation and rural electrification initiated during his presidency Garcia called on the people to resist terrorism sensationalism and pessimism stressing that the countrys greatest asset is its people and advocated for improvements in social welfare without privatization Garcia concluded his speech at 1851 GMT","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0313","doctext":"good evening ladies and gentlemen today we will discuss the foreign debt problem this subject could perhaps seem a bit out place at a time when more troublesome matters affect all argentine families such as high public utility rates prices controls difficulties etc however we must attend to the foreign debt problem because most our difficulties come from it of what does this problem consist we currently owe 64 billion this represents a burden of 6 billion yearly in interest payments since argentina is currently exporting 9 billion annually and if we paid 6 billion in interest we would only have 3 billion left annually to attend to all our national needs that is the needs of industry commerce etc obviously this is not enough money and we cannot pay 6 billion in interest each year with 9 billion worth of annual exports this is not new this is a heavy inheritance which originated not in the recent past but more than 10 years ago when martinez de hoz became economy minister march 1976 the foreign debt amounted to 9 billion when he concluded his term the debt amounted to 29 billion the military governments that came after him dragged the debt along and increased it to 44 billion which they passed to president alfonsin alfonsins administration increased the debt by an additional 20 billion so today our debt amounts to 64 billion this is not all we ceased honoring our commitments abroad we have not even paid interest since april last year we have only made token payments this refutes the ideas of those who say let us stop paying our debt and use the resources to make the country grow we are not paying anything for more than a year we have not been paying anything and not only has the economy not grown but it shrank argentina has an extremely low credit rating countries are internationally classified by their credit and we are in one of the lowest categories our commercial credit is also being curtailed commercial credits are the ones that allow us to import export and meet our daily needs when the new administration assumed power on 8 april 1989 the central banks foreign reserves were exhausted this situation can turn into a crisis at any moment we cannot continue like this the coming of this new government which has brought about positive expectations and hope and which is undertaking remarkable changes mainly changes of mentality has stopped the crisis from exploding but we cannot rest on our achievements we must face this problem immediately our starting point in certainly very uncomfortable our country has no prestige abroad we have lost our credibility no one even wants to hear about argentina or at least about its debt in the past few years we have not honored any of our commietments every time we signed a letter of intent with the imf we knew that we could not comply with it there have been several letters of intent we did not comply with what policy will we follow in the future the president defined it in his message to congress on 8 july he said we have a heavy burden a debt that was unwisely contracted but it is a commitment of honor he used words that were common in argentina in the past it was once said we will comply with our commitments even at the cost of hunger and thirst for the argentine people the president has made his own commitment on this subject we will pay according to the capability of the nation and the only thing we require is a bit of time and of course flexibility on the part of our creditors if we did not honor our commitments if we had said we are not going to pay the situation in our country would be dramatically worse we would be isolated we would not be able to obtain credits we would not be able to obtain foreign capital investments in a word we would not be able to integrate the rest of the world which is quickly expanding and progressing we would be much more backward than we are today therefore there is really no question of paying or not paying the honor of the country is at stake what is the role of the foreign debt in our economic recovery you know that we have everything necessary we have natural resources food energy fishing mining etc we have human resources you know that when argentines work abroad they are efficient and they are recognized as such we have no internal religious racial or indian problems not even problems with our neighbors what are we missing why are we where we are and why cant we survive we need two things first we need an appropriate economic order we live in a deep economic and social disorder second we need capital capital is absolutely necessary i said that i was going to discuss the savings in argentina that can be tapped for years argentinas savings have been constantly punished by government actions such as abusive taxes mandatory savings and above all the great erosion caused by inflation that destroys the currency just remember how many times we have changed our currency to protect themselves from these losses what did savers do they either took their money abroad or hid it under their mattresses we will focus today on the money under the mattresses although what i will say now will also be relevant for those who have their savings abroad according to calculations there are small medium and large savings adding up to nearly 5 billion in the country a person was assaulted in cordoba the other day and 250000 was found in his mattress money under the mattress is at risk does not accrue interest does not work for the country and does not give any benefit to the owners nor the country some of our hope lies in these savings inside and outside of the country because they represent a reserve that we have on hand we are not bankrupt we have those reserves although they are not working the secret is to use them for the countrys benefit argentinas problems can be resolved if these savings are used now to tap into these savings the government has made a decision and the central bank has already translated it into a resolution into banks here in the country in dollars yen deutsche marks or any other currency they will be able to make withdrawals whenever they want in the same currency in which their savings were deposited nobody will be allowed to touch them this will be reinforced by a law granting savers the maximum guarantee that no public power can intervene in those savings that is there will be a financial system into which those savings in any currency can be placed for the benefit of the country and of course the depositor anybody who has 10000 under his mattress can take it out go to the bank and under the guarantee of the bank not the central bank or the nation which have been discredited the money will be at his disposal at any time the bank will lend the money for export operations and for moving the countrys wealth new blood will thus have been injected into the argentine financial system i point out that the law will give maximum guarantees no public power will have the right to seize the savings nor freeze them nor postpone their withdrawal these are the maximum guarantees that can be given more is impossible each argentine must now think about what this means it has a crucial importance because it injects blood into the social body it moves the country moreover from the moral standpoint if we do not do this how can we go abroad and ask foreigners to invest in argentina to bring their money to argentina if at the same time i do not invest here because i do not have confidence in my country this is an immoral position if we make the initial effort and deposit 2 3 or 4 billion in the country our negotiations abroad take a new twist because we can say that the argentines have made the first effort all this naturally depends on confidence and confidence in turn depends on taking this first step this is a reciprocal effect to create confidence measures such as those adopted by the government and the central bank have to be adopted these measures create confidence and with confidence the country will quickly recover we have many other things to say about this but within the limitation of time we can stop here","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0313","doctext":"Good evening everyone Tonight we will delve into the issue of foreign debt This topic might seem somewhat misplaced amidst the more pressing concerns affecting Argentine families today such as high utility rates prices and various difficulties Nonetheless addressing the foreign debt problem is crucial since many of our struggles stem from it What exactly is this problem We currently owe 64 billion which requires 6 billion annually for interest payments Considering Argentina exports 9 billion per year paying 6 billion in interest leaves us with only 3 billion for all our national needs including industry and commerce Clearly this amount is insufficient and we cannot sustain paying 6 billion in interest with only 9 billion in exports annually This problem is not new it is a significant burden inherited from over a decade ago When Martinez de Hoz took office as economy minister in March 1976 the foreign debt was 9 billion By the end of his term it had ballooned to 29 billion Subsequent military governments increased the debt to 44 billion passing it on to President Alfonsin whose administration further raised it by 20 billion bringing the total to 64 billion today Moreover we have stopped fulfilling our international commitments having not paid interest since April last year only making token payments This disproves the notion that halting debt payments and using resources for national growth is viable we have not been paying yet the economy has still contracted Argentinas credit rating is alarmingly low affecting our commercial credit needed for importing exporting and daily necessities When the new administration took office on April 8 1989 the central banks foreign reserves were depleted posing a potential crisis The arrival of this new government has generated positive expectations and hope preventing the crisis from erupting but we cannot be complacent We must address this issue urgently Our starting point is challenging with no prestige abroad and lost credibility No one is interested in Argentina or its debt due to our failure to honor past commitments Each time we signed a letter of intent with the IMF we knew we could not comply yet we proceeded regardless The president outlined our future policy in his July 8 address to Congress acknowledging the heavy debt burden but emphasizing it as a matter of honor He echoed sentiments from Argentinas past we will honor our commitments even at great personal sacrifice The president has vowed to pay based on the nations capacity requesting time and flexibility from creditors Failing to honor commitments would isolate us prevent access to credits foreign investments and integration into the rapidly expanding global economy leaving us far more backward Thus there is no question of whether to pay the countrys honor is at stake Regarding economic recovery Argentina possesses the necessary natural resources including food energy fishing and mining and efficient human resources recognized abroad We lack internal religious racial or indigenous conflicts nor issues with neighbors What we need are two things an appropriate economic order and capital For years Argentinas savings have been eroded by government actions like excessive taxes mandatory savings and inflation To protect their money savers either moved it abroad or hid it under mattresses We will focus on the money under mattresses today although this also applies to savings abroad Calculations suggest there are nearly 5 billion in savings within the country Recently a person in Cordoba was found with 250000 in his mattress Such money is at risk earns no interest and does not benefit the country or its owners These savings both domestic and foreign represent a reserve we can utilize Argentina is not bankrupt we have these reserves although they are dormant The key is to harness them for the nations benefit To tap into these savings the government has decided and the central bank has formalized a resolution allowing deposits in any currency in local banks Savers can withdraw their money in the same currency whenever they wish with no government interference A law will ensure maximum guarantee preventing any public authority from seizing or freezing these savings This financial system will allow savings in any currency to benefit both the country and depositors Anyone with 10000 under their mattress can deposit it in a bank safeguarded by the banks guarantee not the discredited central bank or nation The bank will then lend this money for export operations and economic activities revitalizing the Argentine financial system This law will provide maximum guarantees preventing any public power from seizing freezing or delaying withdrawals Argentines must recognize the significance of this It injects life into the social body and moves the country forward From a moral perspective if we do not invest in our own country how can we expect foreigners to do so Making this initial effort by depositing 2 3 or 4 billion domestically will strengthen our international negotiations demonstrating that Argentines are taking the first step Confidence is crucial and it starts with taking this step This creates a reciprocal effect where confidence breeds recovery The governments and central banks measures aim to build this confidence leading to swift national recovery Although there is much more to discuss we will conclude here due to time constraints","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0314","doctext":"mr president of congress gentlemen members of the national congress ten years ago the members of the constituent assembly presided over by haya de la torre calling up on lord god for strength and in keeping with the powers vested in us by the sovereign will of the people approved the national constitution we believe that the human being comes first and that all honorable people have universally valid rights thus we decided to work for a free and just society and for the development of a democratic state based on popular will and on the free periodic consultation of this will we bet on civilized coexistence as a way of launching a process based on stable and legitimate institutions the most important conditions however were set forth in chapter 1 which recognized the individuals basic rights and duties for the free development of his personality our constitution was a result of the balance achieved among various and sometimes antagonistic political forces thus some of its economic articles may seem vague however under this constitution any ideology can govern the country and make changes in any direction whatsoever as long as those first conditions agreed upon by consensus are respected passage omitted this is the last message i will deliver to congress as president before i turn the presidency over to a citizen elected by the people i cannot fail to expand on the achievements made this year which honestly speaking are much fewer than in previous years i am delivering a summary of these achievements in writing as establish by the constitution for the use of the legislators it is a summary of material achievements it is now more important to me to say that the main objective of the government in the next 12 months will be to reaffirm the system of democratic freedom which is the most important system peru has with this freedom even the most extreme positions can exist the reactionary positions of the ultraright and radical ideologies can also live in freedom violence has less chance of developing in freedom the nation has more legitimate means to eradicate violence under freedom like any other citizen i also believe that sometimes disagreements political parties laws and skillful legal procedures can obstruct many things and stop decisions but this is the price for a civilized lifestyle democracy does not have the forthrightness of a dictatorship democracy is slower but demands more firmness more conviction more patience democracy demands the gradual education of the people this takes a long time i am saying this because the country has been suffering a dramatic economic crisis since september 1988 and it has been necessary to make harsh changes at a time when violence has seemed to increase we heard some people who had lost their cool demanding an interruption of our democracy they called for a shorter government term they also said that the country could defeat the terrorist violence and the economic crisis by restricting freedom and establishing an authoritarian regime i believe that those were immature voices deceitful temptations many of those voices unfortunately came from people who have more wealth by doing this they have shown that they are not yet ready to coexist democratically and to accept that social and economic tensions even at the worse times should be handled with serenity and patience a dictatorship that violates legal procedures will only help to increase violence and legitimate insurgency and would stimulate the creation of new subversive groups a dictatorship cannot solve the economic crisis it would only have limited power and would impose a traumatic experience that would lead nowhere i am referring to this issue because the next 12 months will be a crucial period i call on the peruvian people to look at the future of our democracy by realizing that in a democracy the problems are solved with more democracy with more freedom and with more participation to have democracy one must have a great deal of patience this is my last message to congress i am committed to more freedom and more freedom of expression which sometimes we doubt because of excesses but freedom of expression will always be positive because without freedom of expression abuse will prevail continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0314","doctext":"Mr President of Congress esteemed members of the National Congress A decade ago the members of the Constituent Assembly led by Haya de la Torre invoking divine strength and guided by the peoples sovereign will ratified our national constitution We uphold the belief that human beings are paramount and that all honorable individuals possess universally valid rights Hence we committed ourselves to fostering a free and just society and establishing a democratic state grounded in popular will and regular consultations We advocated for civilized coexistence as a basis for developing stable and legitimate institutions The key principles were outlined in Chapter 1 which acknowledged the fundamental rights and duties essential for an individuals free development Our constitution emerged from a balance among various sometimes conflicting political forces resulting in some economic provisions appearing vague Nevertheless any ideology can govern and enact changes under this constitution provided the initial consensusdriven conditions are respected passage omitted This is my final address to Congress as President before transferring the presidency to a democratically elected citizen I must reflect on this years accomplishments which frankly are fewer than in past years I am submitting a written summary of these achievements for legislative review as required by the constitution This summary focuses on material gains More crucially the governments primary goal for the next year is to reinforce our system of democratic freedom the cornerstone of Perus governance Within this freedom even extreme viewpoints can coexist Reactionary ultraright positions and radical ideologies can also thrive freely Violence is less likely to thrive in a free society and the nation can more effectively combat violence within this framework Like every citizen I recognize that disagreements political parties laws and legal maneuvers can sometimes hinder progress and decisionmaking However this is the cost of a civilized society Democracy lacks the decisiveness of a dictatorship It is slower but requires greater determination conviction and patience Democracy entails a gradual education process for the populace which is timeconsuming I emphasize this because since September 1988 the nation has faced a severe economic crisis necessitating tough reforms amidst rising violence Voices of discontent have called for halting our democratic process advocating for shorter government terms and suggesting that curtailing freedoms and adopting authoritarian rule could address terrorism and economic woes I believe these were immature and deceptive temptations often from wealthier individuals revealing their lack of readiness for democratic coexistence and handling social and economic tensions with calmness and patience A dictatorship that disregards legal norms would only exacerbate violence legitimize insurgency and spur new subversive groups Such a regime cannot resolve the economic crisis and would impose a traumatic and fruitless experience I address this issue because the coming year is critical I urge the Peruvian people to envision our democratic future understanding that democracy resolves issues with more democracy freedom and participation Achieving democracy requires immense patience This is my final message to Congress I am dedicated to increasing freedom and freedom of expression which we sometimes question due to excesses However freedom of expression is always beneficial as its absence leads to abuse","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0315","doctext":"the farabundo marti national liberation marti front fmln today claimed it downed two helicopters and also charged some houses were destroyed by military aircraft in northern morazan department radio venceremos reported military planes and helicopter gunships bombed towns and villages near the city of perquin although there were no victims venceremos added the building of the foundation for the development of morazan communities and houses around a local school were destroyed the armed forces press comittee coprefa however denied the fmln reports coprefa said it did not know of any military units carrying out counterinsurgency operations in that region in addition coprefa reported the guerrillas burned half a manzana of coffee fields at the transitora farm san vicente department endall","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0315","doctext":"The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Marti Front FMLN announced today that it downed two helicopters and accused military aircraft of destroying homes in northern Morazan department Radio Venceremos reported that military planes and helicopter gunships bombed towns and villages near Perquin While there were no casualties Venceremos reported that the building of the foundation for the development of Morazan communities and houses around a local school were destroyed The militarys press committee COPREFA however refuted the FMLNs claims stating it was unaware of any military units conducting counterinsurgency operations in that area Additionally COPREFA reported that guerrillas committed arson burning half a manzana of coffee fields at the Transitora farm in San Vicente department","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0316","doctext":"the authorities have reported that in the past few hours the camilist union of the army of national liberation uceln blew up a section of the pereiracartago pipeline causing major structural damage but leaving no casualties the colombian petroleum enterprise ecopetrol reported that the explosion took place at the 20 km marker of the pipeline only 7 km from cartago in pereira jurisdiction the subversives perpetrated this action on the sotara ranch owned by hernando rojas uceln members detonated a powerful dynamite charge causing heavy damage to the pipeline the authorities who reported a considerable fuel spill and extensive damage to the ranch immediately ordered the implementation of a plan to counter the subversives action the ucelns martha elena baron unit claimed responsibility for the attack hours after it was carried out this outlawed group reported that this terrorist attack was part of the wake up sovereign colombia campaign in response to what it describes as the stealing of petroleum by multinational companies","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0316","doctext":"Authorities have announced that the Camilist Union of the Army of National Liberation UCELN recently bombed a segment of the PereiraCartago pipeline causing significant structural damage but no casualties Ecopetrol Colombias petroleum company confirmed that the explosion occurred at the 20 km point of the pipeline approximately 7 km from Cartago within Pereiras jurisdiction The insurgents carried out the attack on Sotara Ranch owned by Hernando Rojas UCELN members used a powerful dynamite charge resulting in extensive damage to the pipeline Officials reported a substantial fuel spill and serious damage to the ranch and they promptly initiated a counteraction plan against the subversive activity The Martha Elena Baron unit of the UCELN claimed responsibility for the bombing shortly after it took place stating that the terrorist act was part of their Wake Up Sovereign Colombia campaign which they say is a response to the alleged theft of petroleum by multinational corporations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0317","doctext":"guatemalan president vinicio cerezo said today that danilo barillas former ambassador and leader of the ruling christian democratic party pdc was the victim of the political intolerance of groups who do not want to live in democracy in statements to newsmen cerezo said that those responsible for killing barillas are extreme rightist groups seeking to destabilize the democratic process begun on 14 january 1986 after 2 decades of military regimes police sources reported that barillas ambassador to spain during the first 2 years of cerezos administration which began in 1986 was gunned down by unidentified persons as he was returning to his home in the southern part of the capital after taking one of his daughters to a nearby bus stop official reports indicate that the attackers who were traveling in two vehicles with tinted windows had been waiting for barillas since very early in the morning de political leader managed to avoid the first shots that were fired at him and took refuge under a parked car where the assailants pumped 6 rounds into him barillas 50 was secretary general of the pdc from 1970 to 1974 president cerezo and alfonso cabrera pdc secretary and presidential hopeful for that party went to barillas home where they vehemently condemned the crime cabrera termed those responsible for the killing cowards and said that the crime is part of a terrorist wave that has gripped guatemala for over 15 days barillas was a member of the guatemalan delegation that participated in a meeting with leaders of the guatemalan national revolutionary unity urng held in madrid spain in october 1987 when he was ambassador to that european country after leaving that post last year he was appointed by president cerezo as director of the socalled metropolitan development councils which provide refuge for peasants affected by the counterinsurgency struggle","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0317","doctext":"Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo announced today that Danilo Barillas the former ambassador and a prominent figure in the ruling Christian Democratic Party PDC fell victim to the political intolerance of groups opposed to democracy Cerezo addressing reporters asserted that those behind Barillas killing are extreme rightist groups aiming to disrupt the democratic process initiated on January 14 1986 following two decades of military rule According to police Barillas who served as ambassador to Spain during the initial two years of Cerezos term starting in 1986 was shot dead by unknown assailants as he returned home in the southern part of the capital after dropping his daughter at a bus stop Official sources mentioned that the attackers traveling in two vehicles with tinted windows had been lying in wait for Barillas early in the morning Barillas initially dodged the first shots and sought shelter under a parked car where he was subsequently shot six times Aged 50 Barillas was the PDCs secretary general from 1970 to 1974 Both President Cerezo and Alfonso Cabrera the PDCs secretary and a presidential candidate visited Barillas home strongly condemning the murder Cabrera labeled those responsible as cowards and indicated that the killing is part of a broader terrorist campaign affecting Guatemala for over two weeks Barillas had been part of the Guatemalan delegation in talks with the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity URNG in Madrid Spain in October 1987 while serving as ambassador After stepping down from that role last year President Cerezo appointed him as the director of the Metropolitan Development Councils which aid peasants impacted by the counterinsurgency conflict","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0318","doctext":"vina del mar through telephone calls to the media in the fifth region the manuel rodriguez patriotic front fpmr has claimed responsibility for a bomb attack that left four children injured on 26 july in the las achupallas sector on the road betwenn vina del mar and quilpue carabineros yesterday continued their operation to locate the perpetrators of the attack against a police patrol car the office of the vina del mar prefect reported that no arrests have yet been made regarding this case many people have been arrested and later released upon confirmation that they were not involved in the attack it has been reported that the resurreccion del senor chapel of the asuncion de maria parish was searched by the police with the authorization of father alfredo jackson the search was prompted by several reports by neighbors who claimed that there were many suspicious people in the chapel passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0318","doctext":"vina del mar via telephone calls to the media in the fifth region the manuel rodriguez patriotic front fpmr has taken responsibility for a bombing that injured four children on 26 july in the las achupallas area on the road between vina del mar and quilpue yesterday carabineros continued their efforts to find those responsible for the attack on a police patrol car the vina del mar prefects office stated that no arrests have been made so far in this case numerous individuals have been detained and subsequently released after it was verified that they were not involved in the bombing it has been disclosed that the resurreccion del senor chapel of the asuncion de maria parish was searched by police with the consent of father alfredo jackson following several reports from locals about suspicious individuals in the chapel passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0319","doctext":"urban guerrillas clandestine militias and guerrillas according to the reports we have received thus far the operation has been carried out as follows 1 guerrilla columns attacked san ramon specifically the paramilitary forces headquarters and the national guard posts and carried out sabotage actions ambushes of enemy reinforcements and combat with army patrols as well as distributing propaganda 2 attacks on the civil defense garrison in mejicanos and combat actions in el piso as well as the distribution of propaganda 3 sabotage actions against the electricity system in the escalon and san benito neighborhoods and other points in the capital city which has been left without electricity and words indistinct 4 distribution of propaganda in the downtown area of the capital city and army boulevard 5 ambushes of military detachments 6 combat actions against army units in the miralvalle satelite monte bello zacamil aduc and other neighborhoods during this operation we have taken a qualitative leap in coordinating our urban forces in simultaneous attacks this is our response to the death squads economic policy words indistinct humanitarian organizations raids tortures and murders of labor union movement members as we have demonstrated through our urban operation the word indistinct plan is not against the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front but against all national sectors with the aim of stifling all opposition to the arenas nationalist republican alliance plans of permanently placing in power the oligarchic minority it represents the fmln calls on all national sectors to join efforts to defeat arenas total war plans so that all salvadorans united against fascism will find a national solution to the conflict signed fmln general command 1 august 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0319","doctext":"Urban guerrillas underground militias and guerrilla factions have been involved in recent operations Reports indicate that these operations unfolded as follows 1 Guerrilla units attacked San Ramon targeting the paramilitary headquarters and National Guard posts engaging in sabotage ambushing reinforcements battling army patrols and distributing propaganda 2 Assaults on the civil defense garrison in Mejicanos and combat in El Piso along with spreading propaganda 3 Sabotage actions against the electricity system in the Escalon and San Benito neighborhoods and other parts of the capital resulting in widespread power outages 4 Propaganda distribution in the downtown area and Army Boulevard of the capital city 5 Ambushes on military detachments 6 Combat actions against army units in the Miralvalle Satelite Monte Bello Zacamil Aduc and other neighborhoods This operation marks a significant advancement in the coordination of urban forces for simultaneous attacks This is a response to the economic policies of the death squads as well as their raids tortures and murders of labor union members As demonstrated by this urban operation the real target of the plan is not just the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front but all national sectors aiming to suppress opposition to the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENAs agenda of maintaining oligarchic control The FMLN urges all national sectors to unite against ARENAs total war strategy so that Salvadorans can collectively find a national solution to the conflict Signed FMLN General Command 1 August 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0320","doctext":"the socalled los extraditables today claimed responsibility for the reprehensible attack on judge maria elena diaz third judge of public order who was murdered on friday 28 july in medellin the group stated this in a letter sent today to the judicial zone president the selfstyled los extraditables claimed responsibility for what they termed the execution of the public official on 28 july the letter sent to judicial zone president antonio suarez said that the action was carried out because the government refuses to accept a dialogue with the group and emphasized that the group members prefer a tomb in colombia to a prison cell in the united states the group added that their actions in the country are aimed at defending their families and their legal rights to be free and have a nationality","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0320","doctext":"The group known as los extraditables has taken responsibility for the attack on Judge Maria Elena Diaz the third judge of public order who was assassinated on Friday July 28 in Medellin In a letter sent today to the president of the judicial zone the group claimed responsibility for what they described as the execution of the public official on July 28 Addressed to judicial zone president Antonio Suarez the letter stated that the action was a result of the governments refusal to engage in dialogue with the group They stressed that they would rather face death in Colombia than imprisonment in the United States and asserted that their actions are intended to defend their families and their legal rights to freedom and nationality","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0321","doctext":"two people were killed and three wounded in an attack on the local military command post in san ramon by fmln farabundo marti national liberation front units the guerrillas attacked the command post in san ramon with mortars and rifle fire the fighting lasted nearly 2 hours one civilian and one soldier were killed and several paramilitary squad members and civilians were wounded after the fighting our cameramen took these clips which show the harshness and cruelty of this war which has affected many civilians as can be seen the civilians were waiting to be rescued by humanitarian organizations but for some people it was already too late because they were killed in the crossfire the command post in soyapango was also attacked on 30 july and one person was killed during todays attack on san ramon the civil defense units were supported by the ramon belloso battalion which was able to gain control of the situation by nightfall passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0321","doctext":"Two individuals lost their lives and three others were injured during an attack on the local military command post in San Ramon by units of the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front The guerrillas launched the assault using mortars and rifle fire leading to a battle that lasted almost two hours One civilian and one soldier were among the fatalities while several paramilitary squad members and civilians sustained injuries Following the conflict our cameramen captured footage highlighting the brutality of this war which has greatly impacted civilians The images depict civilians awaiting rescue by humanitarian groups though for some it was already too late as they had perished in the crossfire Another command post in Soyapango was similarly attacked on July 30 resulting in one fatality During todays attack on San Ramon the civil defense units received support from the Ramon Belloso battalion which managed to regain control of the situation by nightfall","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0322","doctext":"the salvadoran army is on a state of alert and has increased its surveillance in san salvador to counter a new guerrilla offensive which has caused at least 48 military casualties over the past 24 hours in several actions throughout the country treasury police director colonel heriberto hernandez reported that the state of alert is designed to prevent sabotage and the delivery of weapons for the guerrillas it includes an increase in land and air patrols and searches of buses and private vehicles the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln offensive has been launched to protest the governments latest economic measures including the deregulation of staple prices the privatization of coffee exports and banking activities and an increase in bus fares and electricity bills col hernandez said the government wants what is best for the people so land transportation users will logically be affected by the increase but businessmen are also trying to solve their problems a clandestine rebel station asserted that the attacks were carried out in morazan usulutan metapan san miguel cabanas san vicente la paz san salvador and the conflictridden chalatenango department the armed forces claimed they had no information on the number of casualties or the clashes announced by the fmln and asserted that contrary to the fmln report three guerrilla fighters had died and five had been killed in various clashes that occurred in northern and eastern towns and in the salvadoran capital nevertheless the army recognized that two soldiers and two civilians had died and four were wounded in attacks on army positions and in ambushes against army and government vehicles the rebels also increased their sabotage activities against the electrical power system and blew up a still undetermined number of structures and telephone exchange boxes in san salvador they also announced that they have placed explosive devices on some of the countrys main highways","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0322","doctext":"The Salvadoran army has heightened its alert status and bolstered surveillance efforts in San Salvador in response to a fresh offensive by guerrillas resulting in at least 48 military casualties over the past day across various regions of the country Colonel Heriberto Hernandez the director of the Treasury Police stated that the alert aims to thwart sabotage and the delivery of weapons to the guerrillas involving increased land and air patrols along with the inspection of buses and private cars The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN initiated the offensive to oppose the governments new economic policies which include deregulating staple prices privatizing coffee exports and banking and raising bus fares and electricity rates Colonel Hernandez commented The government aims for the peoples welfare so the hike will impact land transportation users but businessmen are also seeking solutions for their issues An underground rebel station reported the attacks occurred in Morazan Usulutan Metapan San Miguel Cabanas San Vicente La Paz San Salvador and the conflictheavy Chalatenango department The armed forces stated they had no data on casualties or clashes mentioned by the FMLN but countered that three guerrilla fighters and five others were killed in various skirmishes in northern and eastern towns and the Salvadoran capital The army however acknowledged the deaths of two soldiers and two civilians and injuries to four others in attacks on military positions and ambushes on army and government vehicles The rebels also escalated their sabotage of the electrical power system destroying an unspecified number of structures and telephone exchange boxes in San Salvador Additionally they claimed to have placed explosive devices on several major highways in the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0323","doctext":"in an unprecedented move in colombias recent history the patriotic union up took over this evening the main offices of the interior ministry in bogota and told the government that they will not leave until a government meeting is convened to analyze the upsurge in violence against up members the up the countrys thirdranking political force lost about 950 of its members and leaders over the past 4 years this morning up legal advisor abelardo daza was shot the takeover is by up president bernardo jaramillo vice president diego montana secretary carlos romero and treasurer oscar duenas who ask that president virgilio barcos government disclose the results of the fight to combat the rightwing squads and the true behavior of some military and police leaders in some areas of the country jaramillo who recently denounced before european and american entities colombias dirty war said that the up and public opinion need to know why gonzalo rodriguez gacha one of the medellin cartel leaders accused of financing and masterminding the murders of political leaders and other well known criminals have not been caught jaramillo added we do not want more bodyguards but the political resolve to dismantle the gang of hired gunmen and arrest their leaders","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0323","doctext":"In a historic move in Colombias recent times the Patriotic Union UP seized the main offices of the Interior Ministry in Bogota this evening demanding a government meeting to address the surge in violence against its members As Colombias thirdlargest political party the UP has lost around 950 members and leaders over the last four years Earlier today UP legal advisor Abelardo Daza was shot The takeover was led by UP President Bernardo Jaramillo Vice President Diego Montana Secretary Carlos Romero and Treasurer Oscar Duenas who are urging President Virgilio Barcos government to reveal the results of efforts to combat rightwing squads and the true conduct of some military and police officers in certain regions Jaramillo who recently exposed Colombias dirty war to European and American organizations stated that the UP and the public need to know why Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha a leader of the Medellin cartel accused of orchestrating the murders of political figures and other notorious criminals remain at large Jaramillo emphasized We do not seek more bodyguards but rather the political will to dismantle the network of hired assassins and arrest their leaders","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0324","doctext":"gustavo guerra coordinator of the leftist patriotic unity up in cordoba department in the countrys northwest was gunned down today meanwhile the four topmost up leaders headed by president bernardo jaramillo still occupy the office of government minister orlando vasquez in bogota to protest the murders of the organizations members the up leader in cordoba was murdered at approximately 1500 2000 gmt today at the same time that the government designated in bogota general miguel alfredo maza marquez administrative department of security das director as the government delegate to meet with those who are occupying the government ministers office guerra is the third up member murdered within the past 36 hours his death raises to 384 the number of the organizations members and leaders murdered since it was founded in 1985 maza marquez is expected to meet within the next few hours with jaramillo and the three other up leaders who are in the ministers office","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0324","doctext":"Gustavo Guerra the coordinator of the leftist Patriotic Unity UP in Cordoba department in northwest Colombia was fatally shot today Concurrently four top UP leaders led by President Bernardo Jaramillo are occupying the office of Government Minister Orlando Vasquez in Bogota to protest the killings of their members Guerra was killed around 1500 2000 GMT coinciding with the governments appointment of General Miguel Alfredo Maza Marquez the Director of the Administrative Department of Security DAS as the delegate to negotiate with the protesters Guerra is the third UP member killed in the last 36 hours bringing the total number of murdered members and leaders to 384 since the organizations inception in 1985 Maza Marquez is anticipated to meet with Jaramillo and the other three UP leaders at the ministers office within the next few hours","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0325","doctext":"i do not want to interfere at all the judge will pronounce the verdict meanwhile i will wait and keep silent msgr gregorio rosa chavez auxiliary bishop of san salvador said yesterday regarding his brother shortly after ending sundays 30 july homily at the cathedral the prelate was referring to the arrest of salomon enrique rosa chavez who was turned over to the first criminal court by the national police and accused of belonging to the peoples revolutionary army erp the first criminal court judge ordered his temporary arrest following a 72 hour period as established by law for crimes of bearing counterfeit documents and for bribery these crimes do not require a prison sentence the auxiliary bishop said i have remained silent out of respect for the legal process which is still under way my brother is still in prison and that is why i prefer to wait for the process to end he said the prisoner was not released on saturday but he will be relased on monday 7 august asked by reporters if the charges made against his brother would hurt his msgr rosa chavezs image or that of the church he said that the churchs duty to the country is difficult to fulfill but that the churchs efforts must continue because the huge number of parishioners who come to the cathedral every sunday to ease their pains cannot be abandoned a shepherd should never leave his flock and when there are problems we will calmly deal with them because that is part of our mission he said the prelate expressed his concern over the series of controversies that arose during the week such as the charges and the countercharges he said that the most serious thing is the case of msgr romero whose memory continues to inspire many and is a nightmare for the masterminds and perpetrators of his abominable assassination these charges were made at the highest level by former president duarte current administration members and wellknown political figures rosa chavez referred to the charges filed by attorney general dr mauricio ernesto colorado who last week asked the first treasury court judge to draw up an indictment against jose napoleon duarte members of his family and a christian democratic party leader the auxiliary bishop said i greatly regret the fact that this atmosphere is one of i accuse you you accuse me and we accuse each other that is no way to make progress because people expect their leaders to be more responsible and serious otherwise what will those of us who are underlings learn that is why i have expressed the need for all of us to help clear the air so that we can achieve the peace for which we all yearn msgr rosa chavez congratulated all journalists in his homily and said i remind all journalists as pope john paul ii once said that news if one thinks about it is never impartial because it at least intentionally and implicitly responds to important matters journalism provides an intimate link between the news education and essential values almost all men and women working for the press radio and television media must try to accomplish this task however each day they need courage and must have much love for this people who have suffered greatly so that they will remain loyal to the values of their profession that is why our congratulation message becomes a prayer for the lord to protect them and help them not to give in during difficult times","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0325","doctext":"I do not wish to interfere at all The judge will deliver the verdict in the meantime I will wait and remain silent said Msgr Gregorio Rosa Chavez the auxiliary bishop of San Salvador yesterday regarding his brother shortly after concluding Sundays 30 July homily at the cathedral He was referring to the arrest of Salomon Enrique Rosa Chavez handed over to the first criminal court by the national police accused of being part of the Peoples Revolutionary Army ERP The first criminal court judge ordered his temporary detention following a 72hour period as stipulated by law for crimes involving counterfeit documents and bribery which do not necessitate a prison sentence The auxiliary bishop stated I have stayed silent out of respect for the ongoing legal process My brother remains in jail and that is why I prefer to wait for the process to conclude The prisoner was not released on Saturday but is expected to be released on Monday 7 August When asked by reporters if the charges against his brother would damage his Msgr Rosa Chavezs reputation or that of the church he replied that the churchs mission to the country is challenging but must continue because the large number of parishioners who come to the cathedral every Sunday seeking solace cannot be forsaken A shepherd must never abandon his flock and in times of trouble we will address them calmly because that is part of our mission he said The prelate expressed his concern over the series of controversies that emerged during the week including the charges and countercharges He mentioned that the most serious issue is the case of Msgr Romero whose legacy continues to inspire many and remains a nightmare for those behind his heinous assassination These accusations were made at the highest levels by former President Jose Napoleon Duarte current administration members and prominent political figures Rosa Chavez referred to the charges filed by Attorney General Dr Mauricio Ernesto Colorado who last week requested the first treasury court judge to indict Jose Napoleon Duarte members of his family and a Christian Democratic Party leader The auxiliary bishop lamented I deeply regret that this environment is one of I accuse you you accuse me and we accuse each other This approach does not lead to progress because people expect their leaders to be more responsible and serious Otherwise what will those of us who are followers learn That is why I have emphasized the need for all of us to help clear the air so we can achieve the peace we all long for Msgr Rosa Chavez congratulated all journalists in his homily stating I remind all journalists as Pope John Paul II once said that news if one reflects on it is never impartial because it at least intentionally and implicitly responds to significant issues Journalism creates an intimate connection between news education and essential values Almost everyone working in the press radio and television media must strive to fulfill this role However they need courage daily and must have deep love for these people who have endured much so they remain faithful to their professional values That is why our message of congratulations becomes a prayer for the Lord to protect them and help them remain steadfast in difficult times","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0326","doctext":"police reported today that rene lopez an immigration official and leader of the ruling christian democratic party pdc was shot to death after he was kidnapped by unidentified men the authorities disclosed today that lopez who worked at the international airports immigration department was kidnapped on 2 august and his body was found in southern guatemala city today lopez death is one more pdc leader murdered danilo barillas another pdc leader was killed on 1 august apparently by extreme rightist groups so far it is not known if the two killings are connected because the authorities have remained silent about this case which was not disclosed until today unofficial sources noted that it is believed that the two leaders knew too many details and possibly names of people involved in cocaine trafficking however lopez relatives rejected that his murder had any connection with the drug trafficking discovered at the airport this week security forces found 22 kg of cocaine in a suitcase owned by jose fernando minro navas an official of the presidencys administrative department on 1 august minro was captured and turned over to a court police sources stated that they have continued the investigations to get more details of the two killings but they neither denied nor confirmed any connection of suspected drug traffickers with the murder of the pdc leaders","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0326","doctext":"Police announced today that Rene Lopez an immigration official and leader of the ruling Christian Democratic Party PDC was fatally shot following his kidnapping by unidentified men Authorities revealed that Lopez who was employed at the international airports immigration department was abducted on August 2 and his body was discovered today in southern Guatemala City Lopezs death adds to the list of murdered PDC leaders including Danilo Barillas who was killed on August 1 presumably by extreme rightist groups It remains unclear if the two assassinations are linked as officials have not provided information on the case until now Unofficial sources suggest that both leaders may have been aware of significant details and possibly the identities of individuals involved in cocaine trafficking Nonetheless Lopezs family denied any connection between his murder and the drug trafficking uncovered at the airport this week On August 1 security forces found 22 kg of cocaine in a suitcase belonging to Jose Fernando Minro Navas an official in the presidencys administrative department Minro was apprehended and brought before a court Police sources indicated that investigations into the two killings are ongoing to uncover more information yet they neither confirmed nor denied any links between suspected drug traffickers and the murders of the PDC leaders","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0327","doctext":"a severe blow has been dealt to the shining path terrorist organization in lima in their tireless struggle against subversion the police today presented to the press 29 shining path members who were arrested in different operations the terrorists were presented at the dircote antiterrorist directorate facilities interior minister agustin mantilla has said that with these arrests the police have dismantled a major shining path network","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0327","doctext":"A significant setback has been inflicted on the Shining Path terrorist group in Lima In their relentless fight against subversion the police showcased 29 arrested Shining Path members to the media today captured in various operations The presentation took place at the DIRCOTE Antiterrorist Directorate headquarters Interior Minister Agustin Mantilla stated that these arrests have led to the dismantling of a crucial Shining Path network","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0328","doctext":"ramon custodio lopez president of the human rights defense committee codeh has predicted that the tela summit will be chaotic because in his opinion the honduran and salvadoran governments will interfere the codeh president also revealed that the battalion 316s new name is the counterinsurgency battalion and its commander is colonel alberto andino benitez custodio said this during the news conference he held 2 august begin recording custodio we have called this news conference because we want to warn the people the foreign journalists who are here and the other central american presidents about the atmosphere of insecurity which afflicts the honduran people first of all we will mention the assassinations which occurred in july at san pedro sula eduardo herrera salomon vallecillo and dr ramon roberto garay we believe that the assassinations were perpetrated by professionals so we would like a judge to call the new commander of battalion 316 now called counterinsurgency battalion colonel alberto andino benitez to testify there are reports that a member of the 316th battalion contacted salomon vallecillo prior to his death likewise i want to mention how the citizenry is exposed to police brutality there is the case of justo pastor escobar silva who was assassinated by a fusep public security forces agent who is now serving a prison sentence furthermore people feel insecure in the country and i will mention a case which occurred 3 weeks ago dr marco antonio bogran was taken with all his household employees to the dni department of national investigation and held from 0800 to 1500 he was not allowed to call his lawyer or his relatives and he was held in isolation he was naturally afraid the worst would happen no one explained anything until the end he was told that someone had reportedly made a subversive phone call from his house this means that his telephone is being illegally tapped because no one here has the right to control anyones calls the military men in charge of hondutel honduran telecommunications enterprise illegally abuse their power when they hear and control telephone calls because this should be handled by the civilian authorities passage omitted end recording colonel manuel enrique suarez benavides chief of the armed forces public relations office has reacted to custodio lopez statement begin recording col suarez i have heard part of ramon custodios news conference on codeh foreign policy and we observed his animosity toward the contras and his affection for the farabundo marti national liberation front in el salvador we thought he only handled human rights but we see he also delves in foreign policy however this is not the main issue i want to refer to the fact that years ago we publicly proved that battalion 316 which he mentioned so many times had been dismantled so the unit no longer exists nevertheless he seems to have forgotten this or he may be intentionally forgetting this the unit disappeared but the counterintelligence battalion he mentions does exist and its commander which he mentions is a member of the armed forces in other words he has absolutely nothing to do with the activities that battalion 316 reportedly carried out if custodio wants it we can send him a copy of the agreements to dismantle battalion 316 and to appoint the current commander of the counterintelligence battalion which has existed for many years that is all i wanted to clarify this and i hope dr custodio is more objective in his statements i sometimes believe that the problem of being on one side words indistinct the mind reporter colonel when will the armed forces be able to give the honduran people exact information on the latest people who have been reported missing in our country col suarez excuse me i can hardly hear you reporter i asked when can the honduran people have exact information on the people who have been reported missing in the country col suarez look we believe that we will shortly and i am talking about a short time have enough information for the honduran people on the persons you have mentioned because the investigations continue the police arrest people based on the suspicion or hard rational evidence that they are involved in criminal actions i believe you will soon have enough information on the persons who have been arrested by the police end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0328","doctext":"Ramon Custodio Lopez the president of the Human Rights Defense Committee CODEH has forecasted that the upcoming Tela summit will be disorderly due to anticipated interference from the Honduran and Salvadoran governments During a news conference on 2 August Custodio disclosed that Battalion 316 has been renamed the Counterinsurgency Battalion and is commanded by Colonel Alberto Andino Benitez He called the press briefing to alert the public foreign journalists and Central American presidents about the prevailing insecurity in Honduras Custodio highlighted the July assassinations in San Pedro Sula of Eduardo Herrera Salomon Vallecillo and Dr Ramon Roberto Garay suspected to be executed by professionals He urged a judge to summon Colonel Benitez the new commander of the renamed battalion for testimony citing reports of a Battalion 316 member contacting Vallecillo before his death Custodio also condemned police brutality exemplified by the assassination of Justo Pastor Escobar Silva by a FUSEP Public Security Forces agent who is now imprisoned He recounted an incident from three weeks prior where Dr Marco Antonio Bogran and his household staff were detained by the Department of National Investigation DNI from 0800 to 1500 without legal or familial contact based on an alleged subversive call from his house indicating illegal phone tapping by military personnel in charge of Hondutel Colonel Manuel Enrique Suarez Benavides head of the Armed Forces Public Relations office responded to Custodios statements acknowledging Custodios bias against the Contras and support for the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front Suarez clarified that Battalion 316 was dismantled years ago although the Counterintelligence Battalion which Custodio referenced does exist and is commanded by a member of the armed forces unrelated to the activities of the defunct Battalion 316 Suarez offered to provide documentation of these changes to Custodio and urged him to be more objective When questioned about missing persons Suarez assured that the Honduran people would soon receive comprehensive information as investigations are ongoing emphasizing that police detain individuals based on strong evidence of criminal involvement","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0329","doctext":"a letter to the great leader president kim ilsong was adopted at a meeting for solidarity with the korean people held in lima peru on july 19 in the name of the peruvian people it condemned the us imperialists who unleashed on june 25 1950 a war of aggression against the newlyfounded dprk which was pursuing a peace policy the us imperialists adopted in the war the scorched earth tactics by indiscriminate bombing but they could not bring to their knees the korean people guided by the respected marshal kim ilsong the founder of the great chuche idea and ironwilled brilliant commander the letter noted adding the us imperialists suffered the most serious defeat and ignonimity in their history of aggression while marshal kim ilsong the ironwilled brilliant commander defeated them and opened a road of liberation to the people it supported the proposals for the independent and peaceful reunification of korea advanced by president kim ilsong and demanded that the us imperialist withdraw armed forces and nuclear bases from south korea the letter wished president kim ilsong good health and long life","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0329","doctext":"A letter addressed to the esteemed leader President Kim IlSong was endorsed during a solidarity meeting with the Korean people in Lima Peru on July 19 Speaking on behalf of the Peruvian populace it denounced the US imperialists for initiating a war of aggression against the newlyformed DPRK on June 25 1950 which was committed to a peaceful policy The letter highlighted that the US imperialists employed scorched earth tactics through indiscriminate bombing yet they failed to subdue the Korean people who were led by the revered Marshal Kim IlSong the architect of the great Chuche idea and an ironwilled brilliant commander It pointed out that the US imperialists faced their most significant defeat and humiliation in their history of aggression whereas Marshal Kim IlSong with his unwavering resolve defeated them and paved the way for liberation for his people The letter supported President Kim IlSongs proposals for the independent and peaceful reunification of Korea and urged the withdrawal of US imperialist armed forces and nuclear bases from South Korea It also extended wishes for President Kim IlSongs good health and long life","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0330","doctext":"i believe that president bush will have to accept reality which is that the central american presidents the central american peoples are tired of war they want peace we central americans are the ones who are being killed not the us soldiers the united states has the duty to respect decisions made by the central american peoples and governments reporter what are the real bases of the agreement reached with the nicaraguan opposition ortega it is a document that was signed by all political parties obviously i signed it myself the main point in the document is that we propose the dismantling of the contras that was the first issue we discussed the document notes that once the contras are dismantled there will be an amnesty and prisoners remaining in nicaragua will be released we also stressed that foreign forces should not meddle in the nicaraguan election process the cia for example has been authorized to meddle in the nicaraguan election process this was discussed at the us congress therefore we are against this kind of activity which shows disrespect for nicaraguan sovereignty reporter words indistinct concerning words indistinct however is it not also necessary to hold talks with the contras ortega what did you say that we must talk to the contras reporter words indistinct it is also necessary to talk to the contras ortega well we will have to hold talks with the contras to find out how they can be dislodged from honduras and return to nicaragua or we must discuss whether they want to stay here in honduras because some may want to stay in honduras and others may want to go elsewhere such as to the united states i believe that the united states should take care of those who do not want to stay in central america because the united states promoted the contras the united states should not place this burden on honduras or on the other central american countries therefore we will have to hold talks with the contras to get them out of here to get them out of here in an orderly manner and not by shooting at them reporter mr president the contras are demanding guarantees ortega guarantees already exist in nicaragua reporter commander ortega do you help the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln ortega what reporter do you provide assistance to the fmln ortega we are in favor of a negotiated solution reporter words indistinct said it has evidence that nicaragua provides assistance to the fmln this was said yesterday by nicaraguan foreign minister miguel descoto announcer the statements by commander daniel ortega have been interrupted because the plane that brought him to the airport is about to take off from the tela airport at this time the honduran foreign minister is asking mr ortega to go to words indistinct the foreign minister is trying to convince ortega to stop making statements but mr ortega seems very willing to continue to make statements to the press at this moment president ortega cannot answer the questions being posed by local and foreign newsmen because the plane is taking off reporter mr ortega ortega interrupting concerning your question a few minutes ago regarding the fmln i just held a meeting i just held a meeting with the fmln general command they are touring the area and i have met them they gave me a letter addressed to the central american presidents expressing their willingness to begin a dialogue with the salvadoran government using as a basis the dialogue that the fmln has held with the political and social forces in el salvador the flmn recently met with the legally registered political parties in el salvador the fmln has met with social groups and after these talks they made a specific proposal to begin a dialogue to reach a negotiated solution to the conflict that the salvadoran people are enduring our desire is to support a negotiated solution as established in the esquipulas agreements to find a negotiated solution to this kind of central american conflict continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0330","doctext":"I think President Bush must acknowledge that Central American leaders and citizens are weary of war and desire peace Its us the Central Americans who are dying not American soldiers The United States has an obligation to respect the choices made by Central American nations and their governments reporter What are the fundamental aspects of the agreement with the Nicaraguan opposition ortega Its a document endorsed by all political parties including myself The key point is our proposal to disband the contras which was the primary topic The document states that once the contras are disbanded there will be an amnesty and prisoners in Nicaragua will be released We emphasized that foreign entities should not interfere in Nicaraguas electoral process for instance the CIAs involvement was approved by the US Congress We oppose such actions as they undermine Nicaraguan sovereignty reporter words indistinct regarding words indistinct Is it not also essential to negotiate with the contras ortega Did you suggest we must negotiate with the contras reporter words indistinct it is also essential to negotiate with the contras ortega Yes we need to discuss with the contras how they can be relocated from Honduras back to Nicaragua or discuss if they prefer to stay in Honduras or move elsewhere like the United States The US should take responsibility for those unwilling to remain in Central America since it supported the contras The burden should not fall on Honduras or other Central American nations Thus we must negotiate with the contras to facilitate their orderly removal without violence reporter Mr President the contras are asking for guarantees ortega Guarantees are already in place in Nicaragua reporter Commander Ortega do you assist the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN ortega What reporter Do you aid the FMLN ortega We support a negotiated resolution reporter words indistinct claimed Nicaragua assists the FMLN This was stated yesterday by Foreign Minister Miguel dEscoto announcer Commander Daniel Ortegas statements are being interrupted as the plane that brought him to the airport is about to depart Currently the Honduran Foreign Minister is asking Mr Ortega to words indistinct The Foreign Minister is trying to persuade Ortega to stop speaking but Ortega seems eager to continue addressing the press At this moment President Ortega cannot respond to local and international journalists questions as the plane is taking off reporter Mr Ortega ortega Regarding your earlier question about the FMLN I recently met with their general command They are touring the region and we met They handed me a letter to Central American presidents expressing their readiness to start a dialogue with the Salvadoran government based on previous discussions with political and social forces in El Salvador The FMLN has recently interacted with legally recognized political parties and social groups in El Salvador Following these discussions they proposed initiating a dialogue to find a negotiated solution to the Salvadoran conflict We aim to support a negotiated resolution as outlined in the Esquipulas Agreements to address such conflicts in Central America continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0331","doctext":"the honduran army reported today that it dismantled a salvadoran guerrilla cell that was in charge of providing logistical support and transportation of weapons from nicaragua to el salvador through honduran territory during military actions that began on 29 july one of the guerrillas was killed and six were arrested three of those who were arrested were salvadoran citizens and the other three were hondurans according to documents they were carrying the detainees were members of a cell that transported weapons to the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln in northern el salvador from northern nicaragua through eastern central and western honduras the guerrillas who also transported medical equipment literature and food ran small businesses in honduras that served as fronts a military source said according to honduran army spokesman colonel manuel enrique suarez the detainees are in court custody and 71 ak47 rifles ramrods bayonets and other equipment have been presented as proof against them col suarez confirmed the existence of several other groups that we are investigating with a view to dismantling them the officer said that it had not been proven if the weapons are supplied to the salvadoran guerrillas by the cuban government through the nicaraguan government because so far we only know that the weapons are transported from nicaragua to el salvador through honduras","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0331","doctext":"The Honduran army announced today that it has taken down a Salvadoran guerrilla cell responsible for providing logistical support and transporting weapons from Nicaragua to El Salvador via Honduras The military operations which started on July 29 resulted in the death of one guerrilla and the arrest of six others According to the documents found on them three of the detainees are Salvadoran and the other three are Honduran These individuals were part of a cell that moved weapons to the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN in northern El Salvador traveling from northern Nicaragua through various regions of Honduras In addition to weapons the guerrillas also transported medical supplies literature and food operating small businesses in Honduras as cover according to a military source Colonel Manuel Enrique Suarez a spokesman for the Honduran army stated that the detainees are currently in court custody and 71 AK47 rifles ramrods bayonets and other materials have been submitted as evidence against them Colonel Suarez also noted that there are several other groups being investigated for potential dismantling He added that it has not yet been confirmed whether the Cuban government through Nicaragua is supplying the weapons to the Salvadoran guerrillas as the only known information is that the weapons are being moved from Nicaragua to El Salvador via Honduras","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0332","doctext":"president manuel solis palma has said in la paz bolivia that panama is like a country being invaded without a shot being fired that is how the panamanian president described the permanent us invasion on panamanian territory he said that us soldiers permanently violate the panama canal treaties and frequently occupy unauthorized zones with tanks and soldiers solis palma also said panama has avoided provocations so that the invaders cannot justify their actions but in case of a confrontation the people and the panama defense forces are prepared to defend the national sovereignty as for panamas internal situation solis palma said his government is determined to achieve an understanding with the opposition and other social and political groups so that a national unity government can be created based on the principle that the canal belongs to panama and national sovereignty cannot be violated","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0332","doctext":"President Manuel Solis Palma stated in La Paz Bolivia that Panama feels like a nation under invasion without a single shot being fired He likened this to a continuous US occupation of Panamanian land Solis Palma noted that US troops regularly breach the Panama Canal treaties and often occupy unauthorized areas with tanks and soldiers He emphasized that Panama has refrained from provocations to prevent the invaders from justifying their actions but in the event of a conflict both the citizens and the Panama Defense Forces are ready to protect national sovereignty Regarding the internal situation in Panama Solis Palma mentioned that his administration is committed to reaching an agreement with the opposition and other social and political groups to form a national unity government rooted in the belief that the canal belongs to Panama and its national sovereignty must not be infringed upon","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0333","doctext":"what is the prevailing atmosphere now ortega i think that all of the presidents are hoping that an agreement will be reached we have been seriously working on that agreement so that a final agreement can be issued we have prepared documents on which i would say there is a certain consensussuch as on the document on the word indistinct of the contras the document on the hondurannicaraguan agreement concerning the suit nicaragua has filed before the international court of justice the salvadoran issue and other points i think there is a political resolve on the part of the central american presidents to make sure that something positive emerges from this summit i am sure that the us government is hoping that nothing will result from this summit i would not be surprised if the us government is currently exerting strong pressures so that nothing will come from this summit reporter mr president what are the procedures for nicaraguas withdrawal of its suit against honduras ortega this has to be linked to complete compliance with the plan for the contra withdrawal reporter in other words the contras must first leave ortega of course that is our insurance reporter mr president has honduras agreed to this ortega we are exchanging viewpoints on this reporter the suit represents an insurance for you commander which groups has the united states been pressuring ortega the central american groups there have been direct and indirect contacts the united states has contacted the central american delegations in hopes that no agreement will be reached the americans continue to favor the presence of the contras the fact that president bush met with contra leaders on the eve of this central american presidents summit is a slap in the face to this meeting reporter when you mention these pressures mr president to which countries are you referring ortega all of them with the exception of nicaragua i have no doubts that right now the united states is exerting pressure because it wants to kill this summit just when we are about to reach an agreement if no agreement is reached at this summit the united states will be responsible for that words indistinct because we central american countries have sufficient authority and sufficient selfdetermination and independence to decide our own actions reporter at this stage how would you describe the presidents summit is this summit a failure or a success ortega i think it has to be a success even if the united states has not given up trying to make it fail this is the time and i am sure that it is trying words indistinct","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0333","doctext":"What is the current atmosphere Ortega believes that all presidents are hoping for a successful agreement and have been diligently working towards one They have prepared documents that have some consensus such as the document on the contras the HonduranNicaraguan agreement concerning the lawsuit Nicaragua filed at the International Court of Justice the Salvadoran issue and other points Theres a political determination among Central American presidents to ensure something positive comes out of this summit Ortega is certain the US government hopes for no results from this summit and might be applying strong pressures to prevent any outcome When asked about the procedures for Nicaraguas withdrawal of its suit against Honduras Ortega states it must be linked to the full compliance with the plan for the contras withdrawal He clarifies that the contras must leave first as an insurance measure On whether Honduras has agreed Ortega notes they are still exchanging viewpoints He also mentions that the lawsuit serves as insurance for Nicaragua Regarding US pressures he indicates they are directed at the Central American groups with both direct and indirect contacts made in hopes no agreement is reached The US continues to support the contras presence and President Bushs meeting with contra leaders just before the summit is seen as a direct affront When asked which countries are being pressured Ortega mentions all except Nicaragua He has no doubt the US is exerting pressure to thwart the summit just as an agreement is within reach arguing that if no agreement is achieved the US will be responsible Central American countries have enough authority selfdetermination and independence to make their own decisions On whether the summit is a failure or success Ortega insists it must be a success despite US efforts to make it fail affirming his belief that the time is right and they are trying hard","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0334","doctext":"a us citizen died at the diagnosis hospital early this morning according to reports we received the us citizen was shot last night when unidentified individuals tried to enter his residence at san salvadors venezuela neighborhood near las corolas avenue he received two bullet wounds and was taken to the diagnosis hospital where he died early this morning the us citizen was identified as billy murphy his occupation is still unknown","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0334","doctext":"A US citizen named Billy Murphy died early this morning at the Diagnosis Hospital Reports indicate that Murphy was shot last night when unidentified individuals attempted to break into his home in San Salvadors Venezuela neighborhood near Las Corolas Avenue He suffered two bullet wounds and was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries Murphys occupation remains unknown","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0335","doctext":"interior ministry sources today reported in lima that three alleged members of the tupac amaru revolutionary movement mrta have died in a clash with the national police pn the guerrillas were traveling in a stolen vehicle on 6 august when they were detected by a pn patrol in chiclayo province the patrol ordered them to stop but the guerrillas fled the police patrol gave chase and caught the guerrillas 15 km from chiclayo on the road to chongoyape a clash ensued and juan zurita cesar orbegozo and ernesto benavides were killed the interior ministry bulletin reports that the policemen seized two submachine guns a revolver and an mrta flag from the guerrillas the proguevara mrta started its armed fight in 1984 when it riddled the us embassy with bullets the mrta has also attacked the chinese soviet spanish and argentine embassies in january the police arrested mrtas main leader victor polay campos at least 100 mrta members have been killed by the police this year political violence in peru which was unleashed by the maoist shining path in 1980 has killed more than 15000 people and caused losses totalling some 12 billion some 60 percent of the total peruvian foreign debt","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0335","doctext":"Sources from the Interior Ministry announced today in Lima that three suspected members of the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA were killed in a confrontation with the National Police PN The guerrillas were driving a stolen vehicle on August 6 when a PN patrol spotted them in Chiclayo province The patrol signaled them to stop but the guerrillas attempted to escape After a pursuit the police intercepted them 15 km from Chiclayo on the road to Chongoyape resulting in an exchange of fire where Juan Zurita Cesar Orbegozo and Ernesto Benavides were killed The Interior Ministry report states that the police confiscated two submachine guns a revolver and an MRTA flag from the guerrillas The proGuevara MRTA began its armed struggle in 1984 launching an attack on the US embassy The group has also targeted the Chinese Soviet Spanish and Argentine embassies In January police apprehended MRTAs top leader Victor Polay Campos This year alone police have killed at least 100 MRTA members Political violence in Peru which started with the Maoist Shining Path in 1980 has resulted in over 15000 deaths and economic losses amounting to about 12 billion which is roughly 60 percent of Perus total foreign debt","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0336","doctext":"i do not seek nor will i seek the laurels of victory i do not seek humiliating defeats for anyone what i seek is peace i seek representative democracy in our homeland i seek to solve the social problems of our people by developing an economy that will benefit all salvadorans to the leaders of the political parties a vital component of representative democracy and our nations ideological pluralism we wish to invite you to join us so that together we can work for peace in el salvador let us set the party banners aside and pick up our national flag to the fmln leaders i reiterate my determination and political resolve to work for peace i am truly interested in putting an end to the bloody fratricidal struggle i hope the fmln will hear the call made by the central american presidents and contribute to strengthen the national reconciliation and democratization processes as established in the esquipulas ii agreements i also hope that the fmln will set aside its intransigent attitude and voluntarily agree to cease all hostilities and that it will demonstrate its peaceful intentions by stopping all terrorist actions against the people i hope the fmln will meet with us to begin this process of permanent and firm dialogue which we are willing to begin in accordance with the agreements adopted within the context of esquipulas ii at the recent presidential summit this dialogue should be held without conditions and without any propaganda to the salvadoran people who for years have been suffering the hard and sad consequences of a war and who are anxiously awaiting the achievement of peace i assure you that my government is determined to work for peace by setting aside all political personal or partisan interests i want all salvadorans to contribute to achieving a civilized end to the conflict and i would like to see all attitudes that hinder the achievement of peace set aside peace must not be an instrument for an ideological or partisan struggle let us switch the roles let us be the instruments for achieving peace the selfish attitude that has hurt the homeland deeply must be set aside and we must place the sacred interests of our beloved el salvador above all else peace can only be achieved with the help of everyone we must understand that achieving peace will be the biggest victory of the people and this does not mean ideological surrender we all have opportunities within the framework of our constitution the constitution guarantees us ideological pluralism and representative democracy salvadoran brothers let us pray that god will oversee this effort for peace may the savior of the world guide and enlighten us thank you and may god bless you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0336","doctext":"I am not aiming for accolades of victory nor do I wish to see anyone suffer humiliating defeats My goal is peace a truly representative democracy in our land and addressing our social issues through an economy that benefits all Salvadorans To the political party leaders who are crucial to our democratic structure and ideological diversity I extend an invitation to join forces for peace in El Salvador Lets set aside our party symbols and unite under our national flag To the leaders of the FMLN I reaffirm my commitment to peace and ending the bloody internal conflict I hope the FMLN heeds the appeal of the Central American presidents and contributes to national reconciliation and democratization as outlined in the Esquipulas II agreements I urge the FMLN to abandon its rigid stance agree to a ceasefire and show its peaceful intentions by halting terrorist activities against our people Let us engage in a sincere and ongoing dialogue without conditions or propaganda as agreed in the recent presidential summit within the Esquipulas II framework To the Salvadoran people who have endured the harsh consequences of war and long for peace I assure you that my government is dedicated to achieving peace free from political personal or partisan biases I call on all Salvadorans to help end the conflict civilly and set aside any attitudes obstructing peace Peace should not be a tool for ideological or partisan battles instead we should be the agents of peace We must abandon selfish attitudes that have deeply harmed our homeland and prioritize the sacred interests of our beloved El Salvador True peace can only be realized with everyones support and achieving it will be our greatest victory not an ideological defeat Our constitution guarantees us ideological diversity and representative democracy Fellow Salvadorans let us pray for Gods guidance in this peace effort May the Savior of the World lead and enlighten us Thank you and may God bless you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0337","doctext":"today the peruvian government declared a 30day state of emergency in huarochiri province lima department due to the terrorist activities in this province according to the pertinent decree published in the official gazette individuals trying to disrupt public order are carrying out acts of violence in mining centers causing substantial economic losses both to private enterprises and to the state on 1 july 1989 the peruvian government declared a 60day state of emergency in andahuaylas province apurimac department in southern peru and also extended for 60 days the state of emergency in seven peruvian departments the state of emergency involving at least half of the 22million peruvian population and onethird of the national territory involves the suspension of individual rights and the military control of the territory affected by this measure","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0337","doctext":"The Peruvian government has announced a 30day state of emergency in Huarochiri Province Lima Department due to terrorist activities The official decree as published in the government gazette states that individuals disrupting public order are committing violent acts in mining centers resulting in significant economic damage to both private companies and the state On July 1 1989 the government also declared a 60day state of emergency in Andahuaylas Province Apurimac Department in southern Peru and extended the state of emergency for 60 days in seven other departments This measure affects at least half of Perus 22 million population and onethird of the national territory leading to the suspension of individual rights and the imposition of military control over the affected areas","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0338","doctext":"national assembly deputy major roberto daubuisson said today that the position adopted by el salvador through president alfredo cristiani at the summit in tela honduras is positive because efforts are being made to achieve peace in central america however he said that the position of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front will actually be very critical now the fmln will not look good internationally if it rejects the dialogue here is an excerpt of daubuissons statements in which he also revealed that costa rican president oscar arias has offered to mediate the dialogue begin recording daubuisson in progress fallacies this is not the first time they have claimed to want something and ended up doing something different they are going to try to improve their international image and do not want to look like word indistinct before the little mangydogs who go about planting bombs here they want to demonstrate perhaps that they always hold a hegemonic position here and will try to obtain a better negotiating position for their illegal forces which are still going around word indistinct and killing people words indistinct castillo nevertheless major do you view this meeting as positive word indistinct with the fmln that is the dialogue now that something tangible has come out of the summit do you think peace can be achieved daubuisson the objective of all salvadorans and in this regard we speak from the heart is to achieve peace if the fmln cooperates we welcome its cooperation however if it does not cooperate there will be fmln members who will demobilize the same way so many people from the word indistinct are deserting these people had to be given guarantees we will see later if as they say they are truly working or struggling for the salvadoran people words indistinct more positive actions however we see everything as being well on the way to achieving peace in a short time end recording daubuisson said that if the fmln does not agree to the demobilization the fmln members will be solely responsible if peace is not achieved regarding the commission he said it is already being organized and will begin a dialogue soon begin recording daubuisson in progress a continuous dialogue to find solutions that is why president cristiani has instructed that it have no prior agenda but that it just begin their first step should be to sit down at a table to talk to negotiate to engage in dialogue and this is to go on continuously until solutions are found and they achieve something tangible which is the final solution reporter words indistinct daubuisson well for example costa rican president arias has offered to act as mediator or intermediary he said that if the commission goes to san jose he will take it upon himself to invite these gentlemen too and to give them whatever they need for this meeting to begin after that they themselves will develop the mechanisms end recording maj daubuisson said the commission will be sworn in and will maintain an ongoing dialogue with the fmln representatives commenting on legislative work he said that today the political committee will meet to elect the president of the commission on corruption which had been substantially neglected by dr jaime ventura the only candidate for the presidency of the commission on corruption is deputy roberto angulo vice president and acting president of the legislative assembly","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0338","doctext":"Major Roberto DAubuisson a deputy of the national assembly commented today that El Salvadors stance as represented by President Alfredo Cristiani at the Tela summit in Honduras is promising due to ongoing peace efforts in Central America However he noted that the FMLNs Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front position will now be extremely critical The FMLN could face international disapproval if it refuses to engage in dialogue DAubuisson revealed that Costa Rican President Oscar Arias has offered to mediate the discussions He expressed skepticism suggesting the FMLN has a history of saying one thing and doing another aiming to enhance their international standing while avoiding looking weak compared to those planting bombs locally They may want to assert their dominance and secure better negotiation terms for their illegal forces still active and causing deaths DAubuisson emphasized that the ultimate goal of all Salvadorans is peace and they welcome the FMLNs cooperation If the FMLN does not cooperate he predicted demobilization among its members similar to the desertions seen in other groups Guarantees would need to be provided to these individuals DAubuisson stressed the importance of continuous dialogue without a preset agenda as instructed by President Cristiani to find solutions and achieve tangible outcomes President Arias has offered his support promising to facilitate the initial meetings in San José and provide necessary resources The commission once sworn in will maintain ongoing discussions with FMLN representatives On legislative matters DAubuisson mentioned that the political committee would meet today to elect the president of the commission on corruption previously neglected by Dr Jaime Ventura Deputy Roberto Angulo is the sole candidate for the position currently serving as vice president and acting president of the legislative assembly","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0339","doctext":"simon bolivar and francisco de paula santander gave our armed forces the mission of defending freedom independence and democracy throughout history the national army has complied with that mandate it has not been an easy task even less so during the times we are living very few nations have had to confront simultaneously so many difficult challenges confronted by a combination of sources of disruption the armed forces have not lost their determiantion and optimism nor have they stopped for 1 minute to struggle for the reestablishment of tranquillity for the citizens and for the protection of life honor and property of colombians as the violence increases our commitment to democracy and colombia is strengthened the price of courage and firmness has been high many soldiers officers and noncommissioned officers have been killed but they are the heroes of democracy on the occasion of army day i speak on behalf of the vast national majority and convey to their families friends and fellow soldiers our message of encouragement appreciation and hope their efforts have not been in vain the battle to preserve democracy and defeat violence continues the determination of colombians does not weaken our enemies are alone as never before and this we owe to permanent actions by our armed forces in the electoral campaign i offered the colombians a policy of reconciliation based on defined guidelines and clear principles this was the democratic mandate that we received from the people now when we are harvesting the results of that strategy we will not give up the peace initiative has showed that it can operate and it will continue to be the framework within which we will conduct political action for national reconciliation some believe that to preserve democracy it is necessary to leave it idle at the mercy of violence others argue that peace can only be achieved if we dismantle our capability to defend democracy we do not agree the government has confirmed that strengthening democracy and the quest for peace are not only compatible with improving and strengthening the armed forces but that this is indispensable for advancing the political handling of violence efficient professional armed forces that serve the country are a definite guarantee of the rights of citizens and of peaceful coexistence that is why this government has made a great administrative and financial effort to return to the military institutions complete freedom of action this commemoration of the 170th anniversary of our independence is a suitable time to ponder our duty to the homeland i am not referring to daily civic duties which are proper to all of us colombians but to something much deeper loyalty to democracy and our institutions democracys boundaries are broad but precise when violence to a certain extent is tolerated more violence is created there is a conspiracy against peace and conflicts are aggravated the entire society has suffered because of the activities of the enemies of colombia passage omitted i congratulate the officers civilian personalities sergeant amaya alvarez and private malambo tique whose merits were acknowledged today in the name of their fellow countrymen and the government applause this ceremony in which we honor the heroes of independence and the army is a suitable occasion to make known to officers noncommissioned officers and soldiers alike the nations recognition of their courageous and professional fulfillment of their duties when the armed forces academies parade before us so will the young men and women who have devoted their lives to serving the homeland and their fellow countrymen every honest colombian supports them soldiers you who wield the nations arms represent the basic guarantee that preserves sovereignty liberty and our democratic institutions thank you applause","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0339","doctext":"Simon Bolivar and Francisco de Paula Santander entrusted our military with the mission of safeguarding freedom independence and democracy Throughout history our national army has upheld this directive This task has been arduous particularly in contemporary times Few nations have had to face such a multitude of challenges simultaneously Despite facing numerous sources of disruption our armed forces have remained determined and optimistic tirelessly striving to restore peace for citizens and to protect the lives honor and property of Colombians As violence escalates our dedication to democracy and Colombia only grows stronger The cost of bravery and resilience has been steep with many soldiers officers and noncommissioned officers sacrificing their lives They stand as the heroes of democracy On Army Day speaking for the vast national majority I extend a message of encouragement appreciation and hope to their families friends and fellow soldiers Their sacrifices have not been in vain The fight to uphold democracy and overcome violence persists The resolve of Colombians remains unshaken Our enemies are more isolated than ever thanks to the relentless efforts of our armed forces During the electoral campaign I promised Colombians a policy of reconciliation founded on clear principles and guidelines This was the democratic mandate given to us by the people Now as we begin to see the fruits of this strategy we will not relent The peace initiative has proven its viability and will continue to guide our political actions for national reconciliation Some argue that preserving democracy requires leaving it vulnerable to violence while others believe peace can only be achieved by dismantling our defense capabilities We disagree The government has demonstrated that bolstering democracy and pursuing peace are not only compatible with strengthening the armed forces but are essential for effectively managing violence Efficient professional armed forces that serve the nation are a fundamental guarantee of citizens rights and peaceful coexistence This is why the government has made significant administrative and financial efforts to grant military institutions complete operational freedom This 170thanniversary commemoration of our independence is an apt moment to reflect on our duty to the homeland This duty goes beyond daily civic responsibilities to a deeper loyalty to democracy and our institutions Democracys scope is wide but precise Tolerating violence to any extent breeds more violence conspiring against peace and exacerbating conflicts Our society has suffered greatly due to the actions of Colombias enemies I extend my congratulations to the officers civilians Sergeant Amaya Alvarez and Private Malambo Tique whose merits were recognized today on behalf of their fellow citizens and the government This ceremony honoring the heroes of independence and the army is an appropriate occasion to express the nations gratitude for the courageous and professional fulfillment of duties by officers noncommissioned officers and soldiers As the military academies parade we will see the young men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving their country and compatriots Every honest Colombian supports them Soldiers you who bear the nations arms are the fundamental guarantee of our sovereignty freedom and democratic institutions Thank you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0340","doctext":"three explosions rocked guatemala city today leaving at least one dead five wounded and vehicles and stores damaged the most serious incident was caused by unidentified persons who threw a grenade at a privately owned passenger bus on kilometer 6 of the road linking guatemala city with puerto barrios on the atlantic coast one person was killed and at least five were wounded in the attack the fatality was an unidentified woman another explosion took place simultaneously in zone 5 of guatemala city in front of the church of the holy priest of ars whose parish priest jose maria ruiz father chemita was preparing to say mass three vehicles were damaged by this explosion this week father chemita former candidate for mayor of guatemala city accused alfonso cabrera former foreign minister and current secretary general of the ruling christian democratic party pdc of having ordered the killing of pdc leader danilo barillas a third explosion occurred on the first floor of a building in guatemala citys zone 9 several stores were damaged by the blast","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0340","doctext":"Three explosions shook Guatemala City today resulting in one death five injuries and damage to vehicles and stores The most severe incident involved unidentified persons hurling a grenade at a privately owned passenger bus on kilometer 6 of the road connecting Guatemala City with Puerto Barrios on the Atlantic coast This attack killed one woman and injured at least five others Meanwhile another explosion occurred simultaneously in zone 5 of Guatemala City in front of the Church of the Holy Priest of Ars where Father Jose Maria Ruiz Father Chemita was preparing for mass This blast damaged three vehicles Earlier this week Father Chemita a former mayoral candidate accused Alfonso Cabrera the exforeign minister and current secretarygeneral of the ruling Christian Democratic Party PDC of ordering the murder of PDC leader Danilo Barillas The third explosion took place on the first floor of a building in Guatemala Citys zone 9 causing damage to several stores","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0341","doctext":"president augusto pinochet has requested all his ministers of state to resign these resignations were tendered in a document signed by each minister and delivered to cabinet chief carlos caceres this information was disclosed by minister secretary general of government oscar vargas who has also resigned at the end of a council of ministers vargas noted that the new cabinet will be sworn in on wednesday 16 august at 1800 the following ministers have resigned in order to run as senatorial candidates during the upcoming elections labor minister guillermo arthur who plans to represent the eighth region and public works minister bruno siebert who intends to represent the tench region economy minister pablo baraona will probably also run for a congressional seat minister vargas also said that during the meeting they had discussed the public order he asserted that the country is calm with the exception of terrorist actions by the lautaro movement","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0341","doctext":"President Augusto Pinochet has asked all his state ministers to step down Each minister submitted their resignation in a document to Cabinet Chief Carlos Caceres This was announced by Oscar Vargas the Minister Secretary General of Government who also resigned following a council of ministers meeting Vargas mentioned that the new cabinet will take office on Wednesday August 16 at 6 PM Ministers resigning to run for Senate include Labor Minister Guillermo Arthur aiming to represent the Eighth Region and Public Works Minister Bruno Siebert targeting the Tench Region Economy Minister Pablo Baraona is likely to seek a congressional seat as well Vargas also stated that public order was discussed during the meeting affirming that the country remains calm except for terrorist activities by the Lautaro Movement","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0342","doctext":"a spokesman for the miners today reported in lima that peruvian soldiers have arrested at least 22 miners including 4 regional leaders on the eve of the miners national strike which is scheduled to begin on 14 august there are approximately 100000 miners in peru the spokesman told efe that the soldiers arrested miners at the la oroya morococha casa palca and austriaduvalz mining camps in the central part of the mountain range in lima the police are looking for the main leaders of the miners the federation of miners and metalworkers has called a national strike for 14 august to pressure the courts into ruling in favor of a single national list of demands which will allow the federation to represent all peruvian miners at the discussions of labor and salary issues on friday 11 august the peruvian government ordered army soldiers and navy marines to guard mining camps in order to prevent possible attacks and sabotage during the strike the first this year terrorists have attacked several mines lately and have killed approximately 12 miners including saul cantoral secretary general of the federation the miners went on strike for almost 100 days last year that strike caused losses estimated at 500 million onethird of perus overall mining exports the strike will affect central peruvian mining enterprise the largest stateowned corporation the us company southern peru copper corporation which exploits 75 percent of the peruvian copper and the ilo refinery the second largest in peru","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0342","doctext":"A representative for the miners announced today in Lima that Peruvian soldiers have detained at least 22 miners including 4 regional leaders just before the national strike by miners set to start on 14 August Peru has around 100000 miners The representative informed EFE that soldiers apprehended miners at the La Oroya Morococha Casa Palca and AustriaDuvalz mining camps located in the central mountain range Meanwhile in Lima police are searching for the primary leaders of the miners The Federation of Miners and Metalworkers has organized a national strike on 14 August to urge the courts to support a single national list of demands enabling the federation to represent all Peruvian miners in discussions about labor and salary issues On Friday 11 August the Peruvian government deployed army soldiers and navy marines to protect mining camps to prevent potential attacks and sabotage during the strike which is the first of the year Terrorists have recently attacked several mines resulting in the deaths of around 12 miners including Saul Cantoral the federations secretary general Last year the miners went on strike for nearly 100 days causing losses estimated at 500 million accounting for onethird of Perus total mining exports The upcoming strike will impact Central Peruvian Mining Enterprise the largest stateowned firm the US company Southern Peru Copper Corporation which controls 75 percent of Perus copper production and the Ilo refinery the secondlargest in Peru","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0343","doctext":"article 5 adds all men from 18 to 50 years of age and women from 18 to 45 years of age are obliged to comply with this law thus this period of life is called military age this means that all 18 to 50yearold peruvians are of military age and we are obliged to comply with the compulsory military service law in the reserve therefore one not only complies with the military service law when one is assigned on active duty to a military garrison for 1 or 2 years but one continues complying with this law by remaining in the reserve until 50 years of age article 272 of the military service law states men from 18 to 50 years of age and women between 18 and 45 years of age who are not on active military service all belong to the reserve and they must comply with the obligations established by clause 4 of this law if the law states this i then ask all peruvians are not terrorists who are part of the armed forces reserves and who take arms to attack the national police and armed forces violating the obligatory military service law is not he who by violent means tries to destroy the constitutional system of which the armed forces are part violating the military service law therefore since article 282 of the constitution states that those who violate the compulsory military service law can be tried by the military code of justice then terrorists can be tried by military courts thus the idea is that one law one article should establish that the crime of terrorism violates the military service law therefore enabling a quick and drastic punishment for terrorists it will therefore not be necessary to ammend the constitution a correct interpretation of the constitution is all that will be needed we must also remember that when the current constitution was approved there was no serious terrorist problem besides you must know that to ammend the constitution we must wait nearly 2 years and we have no time to waste many peruvians think that if military courts try terrorists they will be sentenced to death this is false it is not correct the military courts will only rule sentences in keeping with the law but these sentences will be applied firmly this means that criminals will not go unpunished i ask all peruvians and all institutions to support this proposal terrorists must not remain unpunished this does not mean that we do not trust the civilian courts this means that we must simply interpret the constitution appropriately terrorists really do violate their condition as armed forces reserves when they take up arms against the government and the armed forces it is therefore our purpose to do things correctly the constitution must be interpreted in favor of peru since it cannot be interpreted in favor of the terrorists i am surprised that on the one side people criticize the little action taken against terrorists while on the other they do not accept a concrete initiative like this one to punish them this is the moment to resume the discussion on this subject before the election campaigns make us forget that we are at war against terrorism on the contrary in order to safeguard the elections we must quickly make all the important decisions and approve strict punishments that will allow us to live in democracy freedom peace and safety thank you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0343","doctext":"Article 5 stipulates that all men aged 18 to 50 and women aged 18 to 45 must adhere to this law designating this age range as military age This implies that all Peruvians within this age group are subject to mandatory military service and must comply with the law even while in the reserve Hence compliance with the military service law extends beyond active duty continuing in the reserve until the age of 50 According to Article 272 of the military service law men aged 18 to 50 and women aged 18 to 45 who are not on active duty are part of the reserve and must fulfill the obligations outlined in clause 4 Given this one must question whether terrorists who are technically part of the reserves and take up arms against the national police and armed forces are in violation of the mandatory military service law Furthermore those attempting to dismantle the constitutional system through violence are also breaching this law Therefore under Article 282 of the constitution individuals violating the compulsory military service law can be prosecuted under the military code of justice meaning terrorists can face military courts The objective is to establish that terrorism breaches the military service law enabling swift and stringent punishment for terrorists without needing to amend the constitutiononly a correct interpretation is necessary It is crucial to note that when the current constitution was enacted there was no significant terrorist threat Amending the constitution would take nearly two years a delay we cannot afford Contrary to popular belief military courts will not sentence terrorists to death but will deliver firm judgments in accordance with the law ensuring criminals are not left unpunished I urge all Peruvians and institutions to back this proposal ensuring terrorists are held accountable This stance does not reflect a lack of trust in civilian courts but calls for an accurate constitutional interpretation Terrorists violate their status as armed forces reserves by opposing the government and armed forces with violence It is imperative to interpret the constitution to benefit Peru not terrorists It is surprising that while some criticize the lack of action against terrorists they do not support concrete measures like this one Now is the time to revive the discussion on this topic before election campaigns distract us from the ongoing war against terrorism To secure the elections we must make decisive decisions and implement strict punishments to ensure democracy freedom peace and security Thank you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0344","doctext":"defense minister hector hormachea has revealed that the armed forces have asked to be withdrawn from the struggle against drug trafficking because that mission has the direct participation of the police ormachea explained that the armed forces role in drug control will be evaluated by the government and military chiefs before a final decision is made ormachea made these comments during his first news conference to talk about the various issues related to his ministry he added that the navy and the air force currently carry out a support mission in the struggle against drug trafficking as the entire task is carried out by the mobil units for rural areas umopar which are under the police in his first week as the new minister ormachea held preliminary talks with several military chiefs to get familiar with the armed forces role in controlling drug trafficking he said we must carefully study and evaluate the situation to determine the armed forces degree of participation in the struggle against drug trafficking he said that the armed forces wanted to withdraw from the struggle against drug trafficking when it initially began but they then decided to carry out a support mission he added we are going to study this at the government level with the president making the final decision on the role of the armed forces ormachea also said that internal security is closely linked to how the armed forces are equipped but also to the development of the country especially in the poorest zones and border areas he said that there has been talk lately about terrorist activities although the reports have not been very clear there were apparently incursions by unidentified armed groups murder and other activities that may jeopardize the countrys internal security ormachea said that internal security and national sovereignty will continue to be the armed forces main concern regarding the presence of foreign military advisors involved in the struggle against drug trafficking ormaechea noted that that work will be useful as long as it does not interfere with the work of bolivian organizations he concluded by saying that changing the previous defense ministrys policy of administrative centralization of economic resources is a positive step passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0344","doctext":"Defense Minister Hector Hormachea has announced that the armed forces have requested to be relieved from their antidrug trafficking duties citing the primary involvement of the police in this mission Hormachea clarified that the governments and military chiefs evaluation will precede any final decision regarding the armed forces involvement in drug control During his inaugural press conference addressing various ministryrelated issues he mentioned that the navy and air force currently play a supportive role in the antidrug efforts with the primary operations being conducted by the Rural Patrol Mobile Units UMOPAR which fall under police jurisdiction In his initial week as minister Hormachea engaged in preliminary discussions with several military leaders to better understand the armed forces role in combatting drug trafficking He emphasized the need for a thorough analysis to determine the extent of the armed forces participation in this struggle He noted that the armed forces initially sought to withdraw from the antidrug mission but later opted to provide support He added that this matter would be reviewed at the governmental level with the president making the ultimate decision on the armed forces role Hormachea also highlighted that internal security is closely tied to the armed forces equipment and the countrys development particularly in impoverished and border regions He acknowledged recent discussions about terrorist activities though the reports lack clarity Allegedly unidentified armed groups have made incursions committed murders and engaged in other actions that could threaten national security Hormachea reaffirmed that internal security and national sovereignty remain the armed forces primary focus On the topic of foreign military advisors aiding in the antidrug efforts he remarked that their assistance would be beneficial as long as it does not hinder Bolivian organizations work He concluded by praising the shift away from the previous defense ministrys policy of centralizing economic resources viewing it as a positive change","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0345","doctext":"a few minutes ago there was an attempt on the life of carlos ernesto valencia garcia superior criminal court judge of bogota he is in charge of the investigations of the deaths of guillermo cano director of the newspaper el espectador and jaime pardo leal the president of the patriotic union at this time he and one of his bodyguards are receiving medical attention at the san pedro claver clinic we have received a report from diana montoya from the scene of the attack in downtown bogota montoya judge valencia garcia was shot a few minutes ago here on 13th street and 16th avenue judge valencia garcia was apparently traveling home when he was intercepted by four individuals on two motorcycles they fled after the attack toward western bogota the doctors treating judge valencia garcia have said that he is in critical condition after being shot three times in the head","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0345","doctext":"Moments ago an assassination attempt was made on Carlos Ernesto Valencia Garcia a superior criminal court judge in Bogota He is overseeing the cases of Guillermo Cano the director of El Espectador and Jaime Pardo Leal president of the Patriotic Union Currently he and one of his bodyguards are being treated at the San Pedro Claver Clinic We have received a report from Diana Montoya who is at the attack scene in downtown Bogota According to Montoya Judge Valencia Garcia was shot on 13th Street and 16th Avenue He was apparently on his way home when four individuals on two motorcycles intercepted him The attackers fled towards western Bogota Medical professionals have reported that Judge Valencia Garcia is in critical condition after sustaining three gunshot wounds to the head","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0346","doctext":"superior criminal court judge carlos valencia garcia died after he was shot today near downtown bogota by two men traveling on two motorcycles police sources reported two members of the judges escort members of the secret police were wounded during the attack the sources added the attack took place at approximately 1845 local time 2345 gmt at the intersection of two very crowded avenues the judge 45 years old married and the father of three children was investigating the assassinations of el espectador director guillermo cano perpetrated in december 1986 and of jaime pardo leal former president and founder of the leftwing patriotic union killed on 11 october 1987 kingpins from the drug trafficking medellin cartel and from far rightwing armed organizations were involved in these two crimes","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0346","doctext":"Superior criminal court judge Carlos Valencia Garcia was fatally shot today close to downtown Bogota by two men traveling on two motorcycles according to police sources Two members of the judges escort who were secret police agents were injured in the attack the sources noted The incident occurred around 1845 local time 2345 GMT at the junction of two heavily trafficked avenues The 45yearold judge who was married and had three children was probing the murders of Guillermo Cano the El Espectador director killed in December 1986 and Jaime Pardo Leal the former leader and founder of the leftwing Patriotic Union assassinated on October 11 1987 Key figures from the Medellin drug cartel and farright armed groups were implicated in these murders","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0347","doctext":"colombia is in utter chaos today the countrys magistrates resigned today to protest the murder of colombian justice carlos valencia and a few minutes ago the asonal national association for the judicial branch judges also tendered their resignations meanwhile the government is desperately attempting to convince them to go back to their jobs today the 54 magistrates who compose the civil labor and penal courts of the bogota superior tribunal tendered their resignations until the government guarantees them safety and protection for their lives so that they can dispense justice in colombia the murder of justice carlos valencia garcia led the colombian magistrates to suspend all legal proceedings the magistrates of the bogota superior tribunal said they do not want to leave the country but added that they do not want to be the next victims either begin recording unidentified judge we feel we are waging a useless struggle we are fighting for ideals that nobody shares what we want is for the country to begin to share those ideals when that happens we the colombian judges will be willing to give up our lives for those ideals as carlos valencia garcia did end recording the 22000 judicial branch employees joined the magistrates protest the judicial branch public employees association called for an indefinite strike beginning today begin recording unidentified speaker the governments promises have been only that promises the truth is that the plan to provide protection escorts and armored vehicles has not been implemented in addition we believe that to end this wave of murders the government must show the political resolve to eradicate it the government must confront this problem by using our armed forces with due respect for human rights as long as that is not done not only judges but the best children of colombia will continue to die end recording the wife of the murdered magistrate arrived from guatemala today for the funeral","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0347","doctext":"Colombia is in a state of complete disarray today The nations magistrates resigned in protest against the murder of Justice Carlos Valencia Garcia and shortly thereafter judges from the ASONAL National Association for the Judicial Branch also submitted their resignations In the meantime the government is frantically trying to persuade them to return to their duties The 54 magistrates from the civil labor and penal courts of the Bogota Superior Tribunal have resigned until the government can ensure their safety and protection enabling them to administer justice in Colombia The assassination of Carlos Valencia Garcia has prompted the Colombian magistrates to halt all legal activities The magistrates of the Bogota Superior Tribunal expressed their reluctance to leave the country but also their unwillingness to become the next victims begin recording unidentified judge We feel like we are fighting a futile battle We are striving for ideals that no one else seems to support We want the country to start embracing these ideals When that happens we the Colombian judges will be ready to sacrifice our lives for these ideals just like Carlos Valencia Garcia did end recording The 22000 employees of the judicial branch have joined the magistrates protest The Judicial Branch Public Employees Association has called for an indefinite strike starting today begin recording unidentified speaker The governments assurances have been nothing but empty promises The planned measures for protection such as escorts and armored vehicles have not been implemented Moreover we believe that to end this spate of murders the government must demonstrate the political will to eradicate it The government needs to address this issue with our armed forces while respecting human rights Until that is done not only judges but the best citizens of Colombia will continue to perish end recording The wife of the slain magistrate arrived from Guatemala today for the funeral","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0348","doctext":"medellin antioquia police department chief waldemar franklin quintero was murdered this morning on this citys west side the gunmen fired on the police commander when his vehicle stopped for a red light at road 80 and 48th street near martin rodriguez velodrome a few blocks away from where the governor of antioquia was murdered on 4 july the automatic weapons fire which lasted over 3 minutes also seriously wounded one of the agents accompanying col quintero according to police sources the police chiefs white nissan pickup with license plates me7847 was intercepted by assassins gray mazda license plates mi1630 a criminal court justice identified the body of the police commander murdered this morning in salasan on this citys west side the police chief was shot in the head several times police units and security corps agents have reinforced strategic points in medellin and police checkpoints have been established in the search for the criminals a metropolitan police officer has reported that for the past week police chief quintero had been without a personal escort the police chief had explained that he did not want to risk other policemens lives he dismissed his personal escorts appointing them to other duties the police commanders assassination has created a lot of commotion in colombian society antioquia governor elena montoya has stated her concern over this new episode of selective violence and pointed out the efforts that the police commander had been making to provide security to the citizens of this region metropolitan police chief antonio sanchez has rejected this new act of violence against the police as an institution the medellin security council will initiate a special meeting in the next few minutes to analyze the situation commander quintero fought drugtrafficking and subversion in antioquia department from the moment he became antioquia police commander quintero became known for his exercise of authority and for designing strategies designed to provide public order on several occasions he participated in regional security council meetings where ways to fight crime in antioquia were discussed last wednesday he accompanied governor montoya to tolima for a security meeting to discuss the situation in the regions at that meeting measures were established to fight subversion and common criminals","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0348","doctext":"medellin antioquia police department chief waldemar franklin quintero was killed this morning on the west side of the city The gunmen opened fire on the police commander when his vehicle paused at a red light at the intersection of road 80 and 48th street near the martin rodriguez velodrome just a few blocks from where the antioquia governor was killed on 4 july The automatic weapons fire which persisted for over 3 minutes also left one of the agents accompanying col quintero seriously injured According to police sources the police chiefs white nissan pickup with license plates me7847 was blocked by the assassins gray mazda bearing license plates mi1630 A criminal court justice confirmed the identity of the police commander killed this morning in salasan on the citys west side The police chief was shot multiple times in the head Police units and security agents have bolstered strategic locations in medellin and police checkpoints have been set up to hunt for the criminals A metropolitan police officer disclosed that for the past week police chief quintero had been without a personal escort The police chief had stated that he did not want to endanger other policemens lives and had reassigned his personal escorts to other tasks The assassination of the police commander has caused significant unrest in colombian society Antioquia governor elena montoya has expressed her concern over this latest episode of selective violence highlighting the efforts that the police commander had been making to ensure the security of the regions citizens Metropolitan police chief antonio sanchez has condemned this latest act of violence against the police institution The medellin security council is set to convene a special meeting shortly to analyze the situation Commander quintero was known for his fight against drugtrafficking and subversion in the antioquia department Since his appointment as antioquia police commander quintero was recognized for his authoritative leadership and for crafting strategies aimed at maintaining public order He frequently participated in regional security council meetings to discuss crimefighting measures in antioquia Last wednesday he accompanied governor montoya to tolima for a security meeting to address regional issues At that meeting strategies were devised to combat subversion and common criminals","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0349","doctext":"it was officially reported today that 800 colombian army and police members were taken from bogota on board four planes today and deployed in the city of medellin to reinforce the medellin authorities a national police source told efe that the 800 men are part of a group chosen by the police and army to counterattack crime in medellin the deployment was ordered by the police and army high command as a result of the murder of antioquia police chief colonel waldemar franklin quintero today in medellin colombias second largest city according to eye witnesses quintero was fired at incessantly in a downtown medellin street at 0600 local time 1100 gmt after his car was intercepted by another vehicle from which various unidentified men got out to commit the crime col franklin quintero considered by his superiors as an implacable enemy of drug traffickers and organized crime was killed in the action the colombian deputy police director general carlos arturo casadiego said it is no secret that the medellin mafia is responsible for all the crimes taking place in the country quinteros murder joins that of magistrate carlos valencia garcia who was murdered in bogota on 16 august at the time of his murder valencia was investigating the medellin cartels chiefs links","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0349","doctext":"An official report today stated that 800 members of the Colombian army and police were flown from Bogota to Medellin aboard four planes to bolster local authorities A national police source informed EFE that these 800 officers were specifically selected by police and military leaders to combat crime in Medellin This deployment was ordered following the murder of Antioquia police chief Colonel Waldemar Franklin Quintero in Medellin the secondlargest city in Colombia Witnesses reported that Quintero was repeatedly shot on a downtown street at 0600 local time 1100 GMT after his vehicle was stopped by another car from which multiple unidentified assailants emerged to carry out the attack Colonel Franklin Quintero known to his superiors as a relentless adversary of drug traffickers and organized crime was killed in the incident General Carlos Arturo Casadiego the Colombian deputy police director stated that it is well known that the Medellin mafia is behind many of the crimes occurring in the country Quinteros killing follows the murder of Magistrate Carlos Valencia Garcia in Bogota on August 16 who at the time of his death was investigating the Medellin cartels leaders","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0350","doctext":"fellow countrymen i am addressing you to explain the measures under the provisions of the state of siege medidas de estado de sitio which have been adopted at a time when the nation has justified reasons to feel angry and moved by the serious actions of violence that have taken place in recent days unfortunately luis carlos galan the liberal party presidential hopeful was the victim of another attack tonight senator galan has been taken to a hospital let us pray to god that he will recover from his wounds the criminal organizations and the narcotics traffickers have unleashed a wave of assassinations and deaths there have been attacks against representatives and leaders from all sectors of the country and from all institutions highranking government officials several judges political leaders soldiers citizens and public officials have been the victims of this barbarism violence affects all it is not an offensive against the government or against justice it is a war against the country therefore the entire country must respond i can understand how the murder of magistrate carlos valencia led the judges of the republic to protest and to request more protection but for the magistrates and judges to resign only contributes to worsening the situation which we must all solve by working together this is also equivalent to yielding to the terrorists who are trying to paralyze the administration of justice true heroes such as carlos valencia waldemar franklin quintero and other judges policemen soldiers and bodyguards have prevented this by fulfilling their duties without yielding to intimidation or bribery i invite all judges of the republic to resume their work the government has adopted more measures to protect them and it will continue to render all the cooperation they require and which is available all good colombians must join the efforts no more lamentations without true action of cooperation with the authorities it is necessary that all forces of the state and of society political parties unions media civic organizations all serve justice and the struggle against crime we must be prepared to endure more sorrow and sufferings only if all colombia perseveres in a truly strong and solid manner but not just with words in the difficult battle against crime will we be able to banish violence continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0350","doctext":"Fellow countrymen I speak to you today to clarify the actions taken under the state of siege provisions measures adopted during a period when our nation feels justifiably outraged and troubled by recent severe acts of violence Regrettably tonight Luis Carlos Galan the Liberal Partys presidential candidate suffered another attack Senator Galan has been hospitalized and we must pray for his recovery Criminal organizations and narcotics traffickers have initiated a wave of murders and deaths There have been assaults on representatives and leaders from various sectors and institutions across the nation Highranking government officials numerous judges political figures soldiers citizens and public servants have fallen victim to this savagery This violence impacts everyone It is not merely an offensive against the government or justice it is a war against the entire country Hence the entire nation must respond I comprehend how the assassination of Magistrate Carlos Valencia prompted the judges of the Republic to protest and demand greater protection but their resignation would only exacerbate the situation we must all resolve collectively Such actions would also mean capitulating to the terrorists aiming to halt the administration of justice True heroes like Carlos Valencia Waldemar Franklin Quintero alongside other judges policemen soldiers and bodyguards have thwarted this by dutifully performing their responsibilities without succumbing to intimidation or bribes I urge all judges of the Republic to return to their duties The government has implemented additional measures to protect them and will continue providing all necessary assistance All good Colombians must unite in these efforts No more lamentations without genuine cooperative action with the authorities It is imperative that all state and societal forcespolitical parties unions media and civic organizationssupport justice and the fight against crime We must brace ourselves for more sorrow and suffering Only through steadfast and genuine perseverance from all Colombians in this challenging struggle against crime will we succeed in eradicating violence","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0351","doctext":"senator luis carlos galan liberal party presidential hopeful was shot this evening when he was about to give a speech at main square of soacha 15 km south of bogota it was confirmed by police and health authorities according to the first reports at least one man fired on the senator from among those gathered the senator is currently at the emergency room of a hospital in bosa close to soacha two other persons were wounded during the attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0351","doctext":"Senator Luis Carlos Galan a Liberal Party presidential candidate was shot tonight as he was about to deliver a speech at the main square of Soacha located 15 km south of Bogota Police and health officials have confirmed the incident Initial reports indicate that at least one man opened fire on the senator from within the crowd Galan is currently receiving treatment in the emergency room of a hospital in Bosa near Soacha The attack also left two other individuals injured","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0352","doctext":"the medical authorities have reported that luis carlos carlos galan senator and presidential hopeful died tonight 2 hours after having been shot in an attack galan 46 was machinegunned together with five other persons who were wounded when he was about to deliver a speech tonight in soacha near bogota","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0352","doctext":"Medical authorities have confirmed that Luis Carlos Carlos Galan a senator and presidential candidate succumbed to his injuries tonight two hours after being shot in an attack Galan aged 46 was machinegunned along with five others who were injured as he was preparing to give a speech in Soacha near Bogota","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0353","doctext":"that measure will be complemented with a decree which falls under the provision of the state of siege according to which those who with the excuse of carrying out political campaigns or other election activities use weapons or threaten people by other means to obtain support or votes for a specific candidate or list of candidates and according to which those who using those same means prevent a citizen from exercising his right to vote will be imprisoned for 3 to 6 years and will have to pay a fine equivalent to 10 to 50 times the legal monthly minimum wage as for the media whose role is essential in the maintenance of public order in the country i would only state that the constitution guarantees them full freedom in times of peace but they will be held responsible before the law when they attack peoples honor social order or public tranquillity the government will then enforce those laws in accordance with the constitution based on special powers today the government issued other decrees that the national congress approved on a government request i will mention only one of those decrees this decree amends our penal code the public naming of jurors will be eliminated organized crime took advantage of that jury appointment system and avoided the action of justice by intimidating jurors the new decree reduces formalities and creates roving judges who will have authority throughout the country thus increasing the flexibility of the judicial system those judges will judge any crime that will be given special importance for reasons of public order these measures have been carefully studied that however does not mean they cannot be supplemented in the future if necessary when drafting these decrees we as usual paid due attention to the honorable supreme court of justices decisions so that the current decrees follow along with the guidelines of the constitution the threat that drug traffickers and organized crime represent justifies the severity of the measures we have adopted colombians can be sure we will continue making all the necessary efforts to regain tranquillity in colombia i am sure we will overcome these difficulties a handful of criminals will not defeat a unified nation that is willing to struggle against crime we are certainly experiencing a difficult time however we have experienced even more difficult situations and colombia overcame them we must not stray from our path because that is what the criminals want by falling into despair we will be playing the terrorists game if we continue ahead firmly and decisively we will have much better results instead of wasting our time in disputes and reciprocal reproaches let us unite our actions against our common enemy we must win this war i am sure we will succeed good evening and see you soon","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0353","doctext":"This measure will be complemented by a decree under the state of siege provision which stipulates that individuals who under the guise of political campaigning or other electoral activities use weapons or threats to garner support or votes for specific candidates or those who prevent citizens from exercising their right to vote through such means will face imprisonment ranging from 3 to 6 years and will incur fines equivalent to 10 to 50 times the legal monthly minimum wage Regarding the media their role in maintaining public order is crucial While the constitution guarantees their full freedom during peacetime they will be held accountable before the law if they attack individuals honor social order or public tranquility The government will enforce these laws in alignment with the constitution Utilizing special powers the government today issued additional decrees approved by the national congress upon government request One notable decree amends our penal code by eliminating the public naming of jurors a system exploited by organized crime to evade justice by intimidating jurors The new decree reduces formalities and establishes roving judges with nationwide authority thereby enhancing the judicial systems flexibility These judges will handle crimes deemed of special importance for public order reasons These measures have been meticulously studied though they may be supplemented in the future if necessary In drafting these decrees we adhered to the honorable supreme court of justices decisions ensuring they align with constitutional guidelines The threat posed by drug traffickers and organized crime justifies the stringent measures we have adopted Colombians can be assured that we will persist in our efforts to restore tranquility in Colombia We will overcome these challenges A small group of criminals will not defeat a united nation determined to combat crime Despite the current difficulties we have faced and overcome more challenging situations in the past We must stay on course and not succumb to despair as that would play into the hands of the terrorists By proceeding firmly and resolutely we will achieve better results Instead of engaging in disputes and mutual reproaches let us unite against our common enemy We must win this war and I am confident we will succeed Good evening and see you soon","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0354","doctext":"colombian presidential candidates have announced the suspension of their political campaigns all the political parties have unanimously rejected the murder of luis carlos galan the wave of political murders has left the country in a state of shock following are some reactions voiced today at the wake for the murdered liberal candidate begin recording conservative party leader alvaro gomez hurtado the country has been attacked for the past 3 years and it has not accepted this fact i have repeatedly asked for a state of siege to be implemented at last the state of siege was declared yesterday i have been asking for this for the past 3 years galan would not be dead today if the proposal we made 3 years ago would had been accepted former liberal colombian president alfonso lopez michelsen it was right to call for a reaction from the country we have to learn to react and it is necessary to do so end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0354","doctext":"Colombian presidential candidates have declared a halt to their political campaigns The political parties united in condemning the assassination of Luis Carlos Galan A series of political killings has left the nation in shock Here are some responses given at the wake for the slain liberal candidate begin recording Conservative Party leader Alvaro Gomez Hurtado The country has been under attack for the past three years and has not acknowledged it I have consistently called for a state of siege Finally it was declared yesterday something Ive advocated for three years Galan might still be alive today if our suggestion from three years ago had been heeded Former Liberal Colombian President Alfonso Lopez Michelsen It was correct to call for a national reaction we need to learn to respond and it is essential to do so end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0355","doctext":"general miguel maza chief of the colombian secret police warned the country today that the drug traffickers will continue to shoot and announced an allout declaration of war against them maza who 1 month ago escaped miraculously from a car bomb attack staged by the drug mafia warned about the war that the drug lords have unleashed against the country noting that they will continue to fire their weapons the police chief declared that the state organizations fighting criminality will struggle against those who seek by their criminal actions to impose their own laws also maza directly accused the drug cartels of being responsible for the chain of assassinations that have shaken the country over the past few days we all know who they are and we are going to fight them he warned the severe measures adopted last night by the government of liberal president virgilio barco after the killings during the past 72 hours of a judge a police commander and presidential hopeful luis carlos galan will permit the security corps to forcefully confront the wave of violence that has gripped colombia he declared","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0355","doctext":"General Miguel Maza head of Colombias secret police alerted the nation today that drug traffickers will continue to shoot and declared an outright war against them Maza who narrowly survived a car bomb attack by the drug mafia a month ago emphasized the ongoing war initiated by the drug lords against the country and stated that they will persist in their violent actions The police chief asserted that state agencies combating crime will resist those who try to enforce their own laws through criminal acts Maza also accused the drug cartels of being behind the recent spate of assassinations that have rocked the country in recent days We all know who they are and we are going to fight them he asserted The stringent measures taken last night by the government of Liberal President Virgilio Barco following the murders in the past 72 hours of a judge a police commander and presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan will enable the security forces to aggressively tackle the wave of violence that has engulfed Colombia he stated","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0356","doctext":"argentina has requested the arrest of two well known leaders of the montoneros terrorist group who are thought to be living in montevideo their names are roberto perdia and fernando vaca narvaja who together with the imprisoned leader mario firmenich were the top chiefs of the montoneros group in argentina","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0356","doctext":"Argentina has called for the detention of two prominent Montoneros terrorist group leaders believed to reside in Montevideo These individuals are Roberto Perdía and Fernando Vaca Narvaja who along with the incarcerated Mario Firmenich were the principal leaders of the Montoneros group in Argentina","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0357","doctext":"the colombianvenezuelan border has been declared an emergency area by the colombian security organizations while the entry of venezuelans to the neighboring territory has been restricted as a result of the security crisis affecting colombia a caracas newspaper has reported while the venezuelan newspapers reported the indignation of all the political parties and people in general caused by the assassination of colombian political leader luis carlos galan newsmen waited to be allowed to enter colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0357","doctext":"A Caracas newspaper has reported that Colombian security agencies have declared the ColombianVenezuelan border an emergency area restricting the entry of Venezuelans due to Colombias security crisis Venezuelan newspapers highlighted the public outrage including from political parties over the assassination of Colombian political leader Luis Carlos Galan while journalists awaited permission to enter Colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0358","doctext":"after the assassination of liberal leader luis carlos galan the 4015 judges of the country decided to lift the strike they had called on 17 august following the assassination of a magistrate and withdrew their resignations it is not the moment to go on strike or to resign jose gabriel salom president of the supreme tribunal of bogota stated he and 47 colleagues had presented their resignation last friday to protest the assassination of magistrate carlos valencia garcia presumably by paid assassins of drug traffickers valencia garcia had rejected the appeals to exonerate pablo escobar gaviria and gonzalo rodriguez gacha kingpins of the cocaine trafficking group of the medellin cartel from the charge that they had masterminded the assassination of journalist guillermo cano director of the newspaper el espectador and jaime pardo leal president of the opposition party patriotic union antonio suarez president of the judicial branch public employees association announced that the strike has been called off and that nine judges are investigating the assassination of senator galan the judicial branch will resume activities on tuesday the strike of the judges compounded by the resignation of some of them interrupted the consideration of three cases the strike was also called to force the government of president virgilio barco to adopt measures to protect the magistrates whose lives have been threatened by organized crime among the emergency measures adopted by the government are some that will contribute to helping the judicial branch to confront the threat posed by the death squads of drug traffickers","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0358","doctext":"After the assassination of liberal leader Luis Carlos Galan the countrys 4015 judges decided to end their strike which had been initiated on 17 August following the murder of a magistrate and they also retracted their resignations This is not the time for strikes or resignations declared Jose Gabriel Salom president of the Supreme Tribunal of Bogota Salom and 47 other judges had resigned in protest against the killing of magistrate Carlos Valencia Garcia allegedly by paid assassins of drug traffickers Valencia Garcia had denied appeals to clear Pablo Escobar Gaviria and Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha key figures in the Medellin cartels cocaine ring of masterminding the murders of journalist Guillermo Cano the director of El Espectador newspaper and Jaime Pardo Leal the president of the opposition party Patriotic Union Antonio Suarez president of the Judicial Branch Public Employees Association announced the strikes end and stated that nine judges are investigating Senator Galans assassination Judicial activities will resume on Tuesday The judges strike coupled with some resignations had halted the consideration of three cases The strike was also a means to pressure the government of President Virgilio Barco into implementing measures to protect magistrates threatened by organized crime The government has adopted emergency measures to assist the judicial branch in facing the dangers posed by drug traffickers death squads","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0359","doctext":"this official told you that does this official whose name you do not disclose have credibility with the government daubuisson allow me to reserve the identity of the source but he does have much credibility he is someone who is very familiar with that movement and he does have credibility the interesting aspect of this is the way this big mangy dog this mr villalobos thinks if he wants to come here and participate well take his word and let us see if he will really have a landslide victory reporter would there be any guarantees for his participation daubuisson didnt i just tell you that the first mangy dogs ungo and zamora are already here we do have the best of intentions there is a willingness to do this now if they actually want to do it that is a different story i am just telling you about the first indications we have had in addition to some notes on the elections that have been sent by some who claim to be commanders the overall picture has changed somewhat in the last few years reporter what is that change major daubuisson in practically all of the notes they the fmln commanders have sent including the ones sent prior to the elections they said that if the elections were postponed they would participate that is an indication that they do have plans to join the process reporter what does this mean major daubuisson it means two basic things one they are lost the option to seize power through violent means no longer exists reporter in other words they are lost in the military field daubuisson they are lost both in the military field and in the option to seize power through violent means second they no longer have the support and we have been analyzing that for some time now there is no longer any support for this type of rebel movement for this type of armed rebel movement to seize power reporter you mean support from the ussr daubuisson there is no support from the communist world in general naturally this is based very much on the socalled perestroyka therefore they will have to join the democratic process because otherwise they are going to be left out if they want to continue shooting bullets just for the sake of shooting they are going to be left out of everything and everyone reporter there is much talk here about forming an internal opposition front i believe this is part of the everyone against arena campaign do you have any knowledge about this and the line this internal front might follow daubuisson well not exactly however it is logical that an internal political front could be formed that would be a political process within a democratic process it is all right to do that they have all the right in the world to do that now there are subversive thoughts we are referring to those big mangy dogs who want to take the first steps in joining the democratic process on the other hand they are subversive individuals who are disrupting public order if what they want is to cause harm and hinder the programs prepared by president cristiani and his cabinet they are going to go ahead and do it anyhow remember that very simple phrase i told you at the beginning they claim that if arena fails they are the alternative that is what the group of ungo zamora and all those really thinks there is another great possibility and that is what is really going to happen here arena will not fail the salvadoran people will not fail however they are going to try all the illegal subversive actions they can to make us fail continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0359","doctext":"Did this official tell you that Does this unnamed official have credibility with the government DAubuisson I cannot reveal my source but he is credible and wellversed in this movement The intriguing part is the mindset of this big mangy dog Mr Villalobos If he wants to come here and participate we will take his word and see if he can achieve a landslide victory Reporter Would his participation be guaranteed DAubuisson Didnt I mention that the first mangy dogs Ungo and Zamora are already here We have the best intentions and are willing to proceed Whether they want to join is another matter I am sharing initial signs and election notes from selfproclaimed commanders The overall scenario has shifted in the past few years Reporter What has changed Major DAubuisson In nearly all notes from FMLN commanders including those before the elections they indicated they would participate if elections were postponed This shows they plan to join the process Reporter What does this signify Major DAubuisson It means two key things one they are lost The violent route to power is no longer an option Reporter So they are lost militarily DAubuisson They are lost both militarily and in seizing power through violence Secondly they lack support a fact weve been analyzing There is no longer support for this type of armed rebellion Reporter Support from the USSR DAubuisson No support from the communist world largely due to perestroika They must join the democratic process or be left out If they continue shooting aimlessly they will be isolated Reporter Theres much talk about forming an internal opposition front akin to an everyone against ARENA campaign Do you know about this and its potential direction DAubuisson Not exactly but its logical that an internal political front could form within a democratic process which is fine They have every right to do that However there are subversive elements those big mangy dogs taking initial steps into democracy but still disrupting public order If their goal is to harm and obstruct President Cristianis programs they will proceed regardless Remember the simple phrase I mentioned earlier if ARENA fails they see themselves as the alternative Thats what Ungo Zamora and their group believe Another likely scenario which is what will happen ARENA will not fail The Salvadoran people will not fail But they will attempt every illegal subversive act to make us fail continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0360","doctext":"once they found out about the situation in the rural areas harassments and assassinations began so as to get our attention this was because the communists know that the rural areas have reacted favorably they have already reached the conclusion that we are going to be successful in the implementation of the agrarian reform which should be permanent the agrarian reform process can be made in compliance with the laws and the constitution without resorting to violence the agrarian reform can be productive and that is our goal the agrarian reform in our country will be made productive reporter there were reports that peasants were concerned because six cases had been decided in favor of the landowners and the lands were legally turned over to the owners daubuisson i do not know if there were six or more cases if we look at it from the legal point of view serious mistakes were made when the lands were violently occupied many lands were improperly occupied we have to look at the political aspects of this we are looking for solutions for these people if they cannot stay on those lands they can take other lands because there are about 33 land tracts that have been completely abandoned refugees and army families may be brought to those regions even those who disagree with our agrarian reform plan can go there no one will be abandoned reporter where are those 33 land tracts daubuisson in different parts of the country reporter in general terms and to end this interview do you believe this 5year period will be one of peace and development in el salvador daubuisson yes and we are sure that we will win the elections in the first round in 1994 in this 5year period we will enjoy the benefits of having an honest government and of being able to express ourselves democratically there will be productivity and the people of el salvador will once again feel proud of being salvadorans we will no longer need others to donate things to us because we can produce them here we will continue working to rescue this ship so that it can sail efficiently reporter major we want to thank you for visiting us today and for discussing all of the issues we covered it has been interesting to listen to your points of view and those of your party regarding the various issues daubuisson thank you this has been an interesting interview i will always be willing to come back here and talk to you again reporter thank you major and we thank all our viewers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0360","doctext":"Once the situation in rural areas became known harassment and assassinations began to draw attention This was because the communists were aware that the rural population had responded positively They had already concluded that our agrarian reform would be successfully implemented and should be permanent The agrarian reform process can be carried out in accordance with the laws and the constitution without resorting to violence Our goal is to make the agrarian reform productive and it will be reporter There were reports of peasant concerns because six cases favored landowners with lands legally returned to them daubuisson I am not certain if there were six or more cases From a legal standpoint serious errors occurred when lands were forcibly occupied Many lands were improperly taken We must consider the political dimensions of this We are seeking solutions for these individuals If they cannot remain on those lands they can relocate to other lands as there are around 33 completely abandoned tracts Refugees and army families could be moved to those regions Even those opposing our agrarian reform plan can go there No one will be left behind reporter Where are these 33 land tracts located daubuisson They are in various parts of the country reporter In general terms and to conclude this interview do you believe this 5year period will bring peace and development to El Salvador daubuisson Yes we are confident that we will win the elections in the first round in 1994 During this 5year period we will benefit from having an honest government and the ability to express ourselves democratically There will be productivity and Salvadorans will once again feel proud of their country We will no longer need external donations because we can produce what we need here We will continue working to steer this ship efficiently reporter Major we appreciate your visit today and for discussing all the topics we covered It has been interesting to hear your perspectives and those of your party on various issues daubuisson Thank you This has been an engaging interview I am always willing to return and speak with you again reporter Thank you Major and we thank all our viewers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0361","doctext":"eduardo martinez romero the alleged comptroller of the medellin cartel was captured by colombian authorities today during the raid on a farm in the northern part of the country it was reported in bogota it was learned that the arrest of martinez romero the most important one since the army and police launched an offensive against the drug trafficking mafia last saturday occurred on a farm near tolu municipality in sucre department about 24 people were also arrested along with the medellin cartel member the cartel is the largest world cocaine trafficking organization which staged a series of violent actions last week in fact mercenaries of that criminal organization assassinated in less than 48 hours magistrate carlos valencia garcia antioquia police commander colonel waldemar franklin quintero and senator and presidential hopeful luis carlos galan who according to the polls was the favorite to succeed virgilio barco vargas as president martinez romero one of the drug traffickers most wanted by the us drug enforcement administration dea had managed to evade a plan to capture him in panama city last 29 march unofficial reports in bogota indicate that the wellknown mafia member could be the first to be extradited to the united states in keeping with the colombian governments new provisions adopted in view of the wave of violence these provisions authorize the extradition of drug traffickers to other countries without having to go through the justice tribunals according to official reports more than 11000 people related to the mafia have been arrested in the intense operations carried out by the colombian army and police in the largest offensive ever launched by colombian authorities against the drug trafficking bands the actions are being carried out especially in the departments of antioquia cundinamarca and valle del cauca where socalled elite patrols have taken over extensive and swank properties owned by pablo escobar gaviria and gonzalo rodriguez gacha the drug lords of the medellin cartel reports today indicate that one of the private homes belonging to rodriguez gacha alias the mexican was raided in bogota","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0361","doctext":"Eduardo Martinez Romero suspected to be the comptroller of the Medellin Cartel was apprehended by Colombian forces during a raid on a northern farm as reported in Bogota This arrest deemed the most significant since the military and police began their crackdown on drug traffickers last Saturday took place near Tolu in the Sucre department Alongside Martinez Romero approximately 24 individuals were arrested The Medellin Cartel known as the largest global cocaine trafficking entity had recently executed a series of violent acts In less than 48 hours mercenaries of that criminal organization murdered Magistrate Carlos Valencia Garcia Antioquia Police Commander Colonel Waldemar Franklin Quintero and Senator and presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan who was the frontrunner to succeed President Virgilio Barco Vargas according to polls Martinez Romero a top target of the US Drug Enforcement Administration DEA had previously evaded capture in Panama City on March 29 Unofficial sources in Bogota suggest that Martinez Romero might be the first to be extradited to the United States under new Colombian policies allowing extradition without judicial proceedings in response to escalating violence Official records show that over 11000 individuals connected to the mafia have been detained in extensive operations by the Colombian army and police marking the largest offensive against drug trafficking groups in the nations history These operations particularly active in Antioquia Cundinamarca and Valle del Cauca have seen elite patrols seizing lavish properties owned by Medellin Cartel drug lords Pablo Escobar Gaviria and Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha Recent reports also mention a raid on one of Rodriguez Gachas private residences in Bogota","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0362","doctext":"argentina has expressed its solidarity with the colombian government and people during todays oas session the oas also expressed its consternation over and repudiation of the recent terrorist actions in that country and stressed the indomitable colombian government decision to fight against drug trafficking and related illegal activities the oas held a special and urgent session today at the request of colombian ambassador leopoldo villar who wanted to directly inform his colleagues in that organization about the violent events in his country in his speech the argentine delegate repudiate the criminal attacks that are meant to threaten members of the colombias judicial branch especially the murders of carlos valencia garcia colonel valdemar franklin quintero and senator and presidential candidate luis carlos galan sarmiento according to the text of the speech released tonight by the foreign ministry in buenos aires the argentine representatives condemned those terrorist actions that in attacking democracy and the state of law violate the principles and objectives of the oas charter and all other instruments of the system organized to defend and strengthen those principles in expressing their solidarity with the people and government of colombia against what they called this tragic situation the argentine delegates stated that the problem affecting colombia is a problem for the whole continent because as it has been correctly stated the world of drug trafficking has no borders or frontiers the argentine delegation also stated that the solidarity of the oas members must be expressed through a condemnation of all types of violence and of all criminal terrorism it must also be expressed through the actions intended to vigorously defend representative democracy of which colombia is a clear example the essential rights of man and social justice in the continent the oas resolution also reiterates the member countries condemnation of all activities related to the consumption production and trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances it also reaffirms the commitment to struggle against drugs within the framework of the rio de janeiro program for interamerican action and the guatemala declaration alliance of the americas against drug trafficking the ambassadors to the oas also reaffirmed their intention to intensify the preparation for the meeting of ministers from all member countries with the goal of reevaluating the current state of the drug problem and adopting concrete measures to eradicate this problem once and for all","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0362","doctext":"During todays OAS session Argentina showed its support for the Colombian government and people The OAS voiced its consternation and repudiation of the recent terrorist actions in Colombia emphasizing the unwavering decision of the Colombian government to combat drug trafficking and associated illegal activities A special and urgent meeting was convened at the request of Colombian ambassador Leopoldo Villar who aimed to brief his colleagues on the violent incidents in his country The Argentine delegate denounced the criminal attacks targeting members of Colombias judiciary particularly the killings of Carlos Valencia Garcia Colonel Valdemar Franklin Quintero and Senator and presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento According to a speech released by the Foreign Ministry in Buenos Aires the Argentine representatives condemned those terrorist actions that undermine democracy and the rule of law violating the principles and objectives of the OAS charter and other related instruments Expressing solidarity with the Colombian people and government they remarked that the issue facing Colombia is a continental problem as drug trafficking knows no borders The Argentine delegation insisted that OAS solidarity should be manifested through condemnation of all forms of violence and criminal terrorism and actions aimed at defending representative democracy human rights and social justice across the continent The OAS resolution reiterated the member countries condemnation of all activities linked to the consumption production and trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances It also reaffirmed the commitment to fight drugs within the framework of the Rio de Janeiro program for interAmerican action and the Guatemala Declaration Alliance of the Americas against Drug Trafficking The ambassadors to the OAS also expressed their intent to intensify preparations for the meeting of ministers from all member countries aimed at reevaluating the current state of the drug problem and adopting concrete measures to eradicate it","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0363","doctext":"the staff reporters of the new magazine por que resigned their posts this weekend after receiving death threats the former reporters indicated this situation could mean the magazine may close this week the reporter indicated that the anonymous threats began on 18 august when they were ordered to leave the country in 72 hours these newsmen were forced to resign their jobs but other reporters who also received threatening telephone calls did not the former reporters indicated that this is yet another attack on freedom of information and thought since 1 august when christian democrat ideologue danilo barillas who wrote columns for the magazine was murdered a few days after barrillas murder rolando pineda lam por que magazine publisher and secretary general of the committee for the creation of the popular alliance party5 founded by danilo barillas under the name fcd5 civic democratic front had to go into exile we have learned that the magazine por que belongs to the talento empresarial company is edited by asociacion libro exito inc and appears every tuesday the editorial house decided to suspend publication because of the death threats so it is very likely that this news medium will die a few months after it began acts of intimidation against the production and administrative staff of the aforementioned magazine occur almost simultaneously with charges by the guatemalan chamber of journalism that the countrys independent press is being harassed","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0363","doctext":"Over the weekend staff reporters from the magazine Por Que quit their roles after receiving death threats The former reporters mentioned that this could lead to the magazines closure this week They reported that the anonymous threats started on August 18 demanding their departure from the country within 72 hours While these journalists had to resign other reporters who also received threatening calls did not leave their jobs The former reporters stated that this incident marks another attack on freedom of information and thought since August 1 when Christian Democrat ideologue Danilo Barillas a columnist for the magazine was killed Shortly after Barillas murder Rolando Pineda Lam the publisher of Por Que magazine and Secretary General of the Committee for the Creation of the Popular Alliance Party5 which Barillas founded under the name FCD5 Civic Democratic Front had to go into exile It has been revealed that Por Que magazine is owned by Talento Empresarial Company published by Asociacion Libro Exito Inc and is released every Tuesday Due to the death threats the editorial house has decided to halt publication making it highly probable that this news outlet will cease to exist just months after its inception These acts of intimidation against the magazines production and administrative staff coincided with accusations from the Guatemalan Chamber of Journalism that the countrys independent press is facing harassment","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0364","doctext":"the ecuadoran government has reinforced its border controls along the long area it shares with colombia to impede colombian drug traffickers trying to enter ecuador it also announced the extension of its binational agreements to fight the drug mafias ecuadoran government and justice minister andres vallejo was called by the opposition parties to appear before congress where he said we will take all the necessary steps to stop the violence from spreading into ecuador our public forces are on guard added vallejo he did not rule out the possibility that colombian drug traffickers whose operation centers are near the border could try to enter ecuador to escape from the colombian governments offensive after the medellin cartels recent murders vallejo who is considered to be the strongman of the ecuadorean regime stated that ecuador is forewarned of the danger but he did not however anticipate what measures would be taken by president rodrigo borjas administraton to improve its border controls in the past years colombian drug traffickers have purchased farms in ecuador to establish their operation centers and it has been noticed that ecuadoran ports are being used increasingly to ship drugs to the united states and western europe the minister added we are fighting drug trafficking very strongly","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0364","doctext":"The Ecuadorian government has bolstered its border controls along its extensive boundary with Colombia to thwart Colombian drug traffickers from entering Ecuador They also announced the expansion of binational agreements to combat drug cartels Ecuadors government and Justice Minister Andres Vallejo was summoned by opposition parties to appear before Congress where he declared We will take all necessary measures to prevent the violence from spilling into Ecuador Vallejo added that public forces remain vigilant He did not dismiss the possibility that Colombian drug traffickers whose operations are near the border might attempt to cross into Ecuador to evade Colombias crackdown following the Medellin cartels recent killings Vallejo regarded as the strongman of the Ecuadorian regime emphasized that Ecuador is aware of the threat yet he did not specify the measures President Rodrigo Borjas administration would implement to enhance border security In recent years Colombian drug traffickers have acquired farms in Ecuador to set up their operations and it has been observed that Ecuadorian ports are increasingly being used to ship drugs to the United States and Western Europe The minister concluded We are fighting drug trafficking with great determination","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0365","doctext":"attention here is a last minute report gloria congotti has just arrived at our studios from the dijin directorate of judicial police and investigations with video clips of five men suspected of killing liberal presidential candidate luis carlos galan sarmiento their names are armando bernal acosta norberto murillo chalata pedro zambrano delgado luis alfredo gonzalez chacon and luis hasbun the five suspects were arrested at 4a road no 1978 in mezzanine 1 bogota where an office supposedly operated they are currently being held at the dijin facilities according to authorities their features coincide with the composite sketch prepared by the judicial police based on the descriptions given by witnesses the individuals suspected of killing luis carlos galan sarmiento last friday will be turned over to the third public order court which will be in charge of investigating this crime that has shaken colombia and the entire world if anyone who was present at the soacha square friday night recognizes anyone of these suspects please call dijin of course the names of those who call will be kept secret","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0365","doctext":"Urgent update Gloria Congotti has just reached our studios from the DIJIN Directorate of Judicial Police and Investigations bringing video footage of five men accused of assassinating liberal presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento The suspects are identified as Armando Bernal Acosta Norberto Murillo Chalata Pedro Zambrano Delgado Luis Alfredo Gonzalez Chacon and Luis Hasbun They were apprehended at an office located at 4A Road No 1978 in Mezzanine 1 Bogota and are now detained at the DIJIN facilities Authorities have stated that their appearances match the composite sketch created by the judicial police based on witness descriptions These individuals believed to be responsible for killing Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento last Friday will be handed over to the Third Public Order Court which will lead the investigation into this crime that has deeply affected Colombia and the world If anyone who was at Soacha Square on Friday night recognizes any of these suspects they are urged to contact DIJIN The identities of those who provide information will remain confidential","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0366","doctext":"the colombian defense ministry gave the media its first report on the antidrug operations it has carried out in the country after a police colonel a judge and candidate senator luis carlos galan were murdered last week the report indicated that 817 properties in colombia have been raided 10777 persons have been arrested and 678 weapons and 4000 kg of cocaine paste have been confiscated since friday 18 august government officials also confiscated 110 kg of cocaine 1161 vehicles 30 boats 13 motorcycles 42 communication equipments and more than 3000 cartridges of different calibers it was also reported that 62 planes and 18 helicopters were grounded a total of 141 properties as well as 5222 farm animals supposedly belonging to drug traffickers were also seized the defense ministrys information director colonel eduardo arevalo stated that operations continue and that the government will continue to search for the big drug capos according to unofficial reports the capos have already fled from colombia because of the strong government offensive against them arevalo stated that the citizens support has been decisive in the success of the armed forces operations and that he was confident that the flow of information would allow new victories in the struggle against drugs meanwhile a hundred aircraft of all types were being inspected with dogs trained to detect drugs at the el dorado international airport in bogota tonight the civil aeronautics directorate has advised all the aircraft owners that they must prove that they do not have any links to drug trafficking within the next 7 days the same office has reported that the same measure will be applied to other airports in the country in the coming hours concluding the government issued a decree tonight that goes into immediate effect the decree authorizes military and police officials to suspend the operation of telecommunications equipment that operate without the authorization of the communications ministry the equipment is to be confiscated and sent to the said ministry","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0366","doctext":"The Colombian Defense Ministry presented its initial report on antidrug operations following the murders of a police colonel a judge and candidate senator Luis Carlos Galan last week The report detailed that since Friday August 18 authorities have raided 817 properties arrested 10777 individuals and confiscated 678 weapons along with 4000 kg of cocaine paste Additionally officials seized 110 kg of cocaine 1161 vehicles 30 boats 13 motorcycles 42 communication devices and over 3000 cartridges of various calibers The operations also grounded 62 planes and 18 helicopters and 141 properties and 5222 farm animals allegedly belonging to drug traffickers were seized Colonel Eduardo Arevalo the Defense Ministrys information director emphasized the continuation of these operations and the governments commitment to tracking down major drug capos Unofficial reports suggest these capos may have fled Colombia due to the intense government crackdown Arevalo credited citizen support as crucial to the success of the armed forces efforts and expressed confidence that ongoing information flow would lead to further victories in the antidrug fight Concurrently at Bogotas El Dorado International Airport a hundred aircraft were being inspected by drugsniffing dogs The Civil Aeronautics Directorate has informed aircraft owners they must prove no connections to drug trafficking within seven days and similar measures will soon be enforced at other airports nationwide Concluding the report the government issued an immediate decree authorizing military and police officials to shut down unauthorized telecommunications equipment which will be confiscated and handed over to the Communications Ministry","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0367","doctext":"stepping up surveillance along the border with colombia and president carlos andres perez warning that the struggle against drug trafficking must be strengthened are venezuelas visible reactions to the wave of violence in the neighboring country which resulted in the death of liberal party leader luis carlos galan meanwhile it was learned that eduardo martinez romero recently arrested in colombia and one of the leaders of the medellin cartel responsible for the organizations finances was trying to purchase land in venezuela to expand the activities of the organization according to perez the activities of the drug traffickers could be moved to venezuelan territory the venezuelan president stressed the need to adopt strong measures against such a possibility the venezuelan people must unite in this battle the head of state said he also announced that venezuela will support colombia by stepping up surveillance along the border in this sense venezuelan defense minister general filmo lopez uzcategui announced the creation of task forces that will be deployed along venezuelas western border these task forces will carry out intelligence activities and support the military units stationed in the area the minister rejected the possibility of paramilitary personnel being recruited to form the task forces and added that incidents like the one that occurred in el amparo on the border with colombia last year when a group of soldiers murdered 17 fishermen will not be repeated we are trying to keep drug traffickers from entering the country to continue their criminal activities the minister said according to statements made by sources stationed along the colombian venezuelan border and carried in todays edition of el nacional medellin cartel treasurer martinez romero wanted to buy land in zulia and tachira two venezuelan states to expand the organizations criminal activities according to zulia state governor ismael ordaz the security corps have been alerted in light of the possibility that the drug trafficking capos may have fled into venezuela as a result of the persecution unleashed in colombia following the murder of luis carlos galan on 18 august","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0367","doctext":"In response to the surge of violence in Colombia including the assassination of Liberal Party leader Luis Carlos Galan Venezuela has increased surveillance along its border with Colombia President Carlos Andres Perez emphasized the need to strengthen efforts against drug trafficking warning that the activities of traffickers could shift into Venezuelan territory Perez called for national unity in this fight and pledged support for Colombia by enhancing border patrols Venezuelan Defense Minister General Filmo Lopez Uzcategui announced the formation of task forces to be stationed along the western border to perform intelligence operations and assist military units He dismissed the option of employing paramilitary forces for these tasks and assured that incidents like last years El Amparo attack where soldiers killed 17 fishermen would not recur The goal he stated is to prevent drug traffickers from entering Venezuela and continuing their illegal activities Reports surfaced that Eduardo Martinez Romero a key financier for the Medellin cartel recently detained in Colombia aimed to acquire land in Venezuelas Zulia and Tachira states to expand the cartels operations Zulias governor Ismael Ordaz noted that security forces have been warned of the likelihood that drug lords may have escaped to Venezuela following the crackdown in Colombia after Galans murder on August 18","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0368","doctext":"the governments struggle against the drug cartels continues the operations carried out by the authorities in medellin have resulted in 70 raids houses farms discotheques and apartments reportedly owned by pablo escobar gaviria have been seized by the authorities 921 persons have been arrested 2 of whom face charges that merit their extradition the offensive launched by the military authorities against drug traffickers throughout the country has been particularly effective in antioquia department hours after learning about the measures adopted by the government to counter drug traffickers regional authorities launched a largescale plan to carry out raids and confiscations and to set up road blocks twentytwo properties including farms discotheques buildings and restaurants were seized under the charges that they were owned by members of the medellin cartel the most outstanding cases include the monaco building which was almost destroyed during a dynamite attack last year was being repaired and had practically been restored to its former splendor gama building international discotheque cama suelta discotheque fortaleza del lauro discotheque and don mateo discotheque undoubtedly the most luxurious in the city several farms were also seized including el bizcocho farm where several weapons caches were found and las aguilas farm because the value of its furniture and appliances surpass 3 billion pesos the main characteristic in all the confiscated properties is their luxury and eccentricism thus making their total value incalculable the authorities also seized weapons vehicles and communications equipment the first report indicates 921 persons were arrested but the figure could be higher given the operations carried out in recent hours the arrested persons include two who reportedly face enough charges to guarantee their extradition meanwhile another person has been arrested in connection with international drug trafficking operations she is ana elena beatriz rodriguez who is the third extraditable person sought by us authorities in connection with money laundering she was captured in cartagena the colombian armys raids on properties reportedly owned by drug traffickers still continue two new farms located within the mountain range in palmira municipality jurisdiction were recently seized by the armed forces la ruiza farm a synonym for ostentation and luxury is a recreation center owned according to the authorities by ramiro correa people visiting the farm could enjoy the pools surrounded by luxury rugs jacuzzis a tennis court bars exotically decorated bedrooms and a fountain in the middle of the living room the authorities seized a sizeable amount of weapons communication equipment bulletproof vests ammunition for rifles grenades brought from israel military uniforms and infrared sights which not even the army has at el rosal farm located in the area of potrerillos the authorities also seized motorcycles smuggled into the country most of the valley was visible from a lookout tower probably for security reasons or for entertainment purposes the main attraction at the farm were trained high stepping colombian horses the owners of these farms have yet to be arrested and there is still no information on their whereabouts the value of these properties is calculated in more than 100 billion pesos the authorities continue to deal blows to the drug traffickers in atlantico department bernardo londono quintero a native of pereira and accused of being a member of the medellin cartel was captured early this morning north of barranquilla the authorities are currently investigating londonos activities because he is apparently sought by the us authorities furthermore the barranquilla authorities have arrested alberto orlandes gamboa a 34yearold native of barranquilla who is considered another extraditable person the authorities confiscated his winecolored toyota land cuiser and a browning 9mm pistols everal raids are currently under way in northern barranquilla at residences presumably owned by drug traffickers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0368","doctext":"The governments battle against drug cartels is ongoing Operations in Medellin have led to 70 raids with authorities seizing houses farms discotheques and apartments allegedly owned by Pablo Escobar Gaviria and arresting 921 individuals two of whom are facing potential extradition The militarys actions against drug traffickers have been notably successful in Antioquia department Following the governments new antidrug measures regional authorities initiated a comprehensive plan involving raids confiscations and roadblocks Twentytwo properties including farms discotheques buildings and restaurants were confiscated under suspicion of being owned by Medellin cartel members Notable seizures include the Monaco building which had been nearly destroyed by a dynamite attack the previous year the Gama building and several luxurious discotheques Farms like El Bizcocho and Las Aguilas were also seized with the latters furniture and appliances valued at over 3 billion pesos All confiscated properties were characterized by their luxury and eccentricity making their total value incalculable Weapons vehicles and communication equipment were also seized Initial reports indicate 921 arrests potentially higher due to ongoing operations Among the arrested are two individuals facing charges sufficient for extradition Additionally Ana Elena Beatriz Rodriguez was arrested in Cartagena for international drug trafficking and is sought by US authorities for money laundering The Colombian armys raids continue recently seizing two more farms in Palmira municipality La Ruiza farm known for its opulence features pools jacuzzis a tennis court and exotically decorated rooms El Rosal farm yielded a cache of weapons communication gear bulletproof vests and other military equipment Motorcycles smuggled into the country were also confiscated The farms lookout tower provided a view of most of the valley likely for security or recreation and showcased highstepping Colombian horses The farm owners remain at large with their properties valued at over 100 billion pesos Efforts against drug traffickers continue in Atlantico department where Bernardo Londono Quintero allegedly a Medellin cartel member was captured near Barranquilla Authorities are investigating Londonos activities due to US interest Additionally Alberto Orlandes Gamboa another extraditable individual was arrested in Barranquilla and his Toyota Land Cruiser and Browning 9mm pistol were seized Multiple raids are ongoing in northern Barranquilla targeting suspected drug trafficker residences","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0369","doctext":"judges and judicial employees today lifted the strike they began on 17 august following magistrate carlos valencia garcias murder the decision was made in exchange for the governments acceptance of 10 points the most relevant being the establishment of security systems for judges and their families a special system of pensions and a commissions meeting with president virgilio barco meanwhile most of bogotas higher court members who resigned are still awaiting a reply from the supreme court of justice","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0369","doctext":"Judges and judicial employees ended their strike which began on 17 August after the murder of magistrate Carlos Valencia Garcia This decision followed the governments agreement to 10 demands including security measures for judges and their families a special pension system and a meeting with President Virgilio Barco However most members of Bogotas higher court who had resigned are still waiting for a response from the Supreme Court of Justice","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0370","doctext":"former government minister cesar gaviria trujillo was unanimously proclaimed today presidential candidate for the new liberalism movement within the liberal party gaviria who became one of the major contenders for the presidency overnight spoke today gaviria experienced one of the most important moments of his political career when he was nominated candidate of the new liberalism movement it is also perhaps one of the most difficult times in his personal life because he received the banners of luis carlos galan who was killed last friday he said the death of the leader cannot be used to eliminate the system of consulting with the people which was his greatest political achievement he said former president julio cesar turbay ayala is willing to issue special a resolution to allow the registration of the new candidacy begin recording gaviria if you all support me in this effort in the midst of this great responsibility in the midst of the crisis in our institution that is endangering our democracy i am sure just as you are that we are going to be successful i am not talking about the elections but i am talking about making colombia successful luis carlos galan will guide us from heaven so that we can make colombia better end recording he said that even though he is afraid he will still go out to public places to fight terrorism he said he is willing to respect the rules of the game of the new liberalism gaviria will now have full authority to appoint members of his campaign even though it was not easy for some of galans friends to accept the new leader of their movement they know that galan is no longer here and gaviria is the new leader","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0370","doctext":"Today former government minister Cesar Gaviria Trujillo was unanimously declared the presidential candidate for the New Liberalism faction within the Liberal Party Overnight Gaviria became a significant contender for the presidency and addressed the public Being nominated as the candidate for the New Liberalism movement marked a pivotal point in his political journey However this moment is also personally challenging for Gaviria as he takes on the legacy of Luis Carlos Galan who was tragically killed last Friday Gaviria emphasized that Galans death should not be used as a pretext to dismantle the system of public consultation which was a major political milestone achieved by Galan He acknowledged that former President Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala is prepared to issue a special resolution to facilitate the registration of his new candidacy begin recording Gaviria If you all back me in this endeavor amid this immense responsibility and the crisis our institution faces that threatens our democracy I am confident as you are that we will succeed I am not merely referring to the elections but to making Colombia a successful nation Luis Carlos Galan will guide us from above to improve Colombia end recording Despite his fears Gaviria vowed to continue appearing in public to combat terrorism He committed to adhering to the principles of New Liberalism Gaviria now has full authority to appoint his campaign team Although it was difficult for some of Galans supporters to accept a new leader they understand that Galan is no longer present and Gaviria has assumed leadership of the movement","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0371","doctext":"a violent offensive seems to have been launched by persons who are being sought throughout the country several explosive devices were placed at different sites in medellin words indistinct a message which radio caracol will read for its listeners 23 august 1989 the extraditables and the people whose properties have been confiscated state the following to the colombian people 1 we have been asking the government for peace since the talks in panama in 1984 a lot of violence could have been avoided 2 we accepted the peace plan proposed by president barco but we received no reply from the government 3 the only reply we have received from the government has been repression arbitrary words indistinct unjust arrest of our relatives looting of our houses 4 all kinds of juridical violations have been perpetrated against us 5 the government has bribed justice with words indistinct diplomatic sinecures and trips abroad 6 the actions of confiscation are nothing new they have always prevailed in our country words indistinct were unjustly arrested and imprisoned even though no arrest warrants had been issued against them and many of our properties and possessions were arbitrarily confiscated or usurped 7 colombian citizens charged with money laundering have been extradited and will be extradited although this represents a violation of colombian laws 8 we always were are and will be willing to engage in dialogue but we will not lower our guard and we will continue our struggle and widespread war against traitors and turncoats 9 we declare a widespread and total war on the government the industrial and political oligarchy the journalists who have attacked and mistreated us judges who have been bribed by the government the extraditing magistrates the business organization presidents and all those who have persecuted us in the past 10 we will not respect the families of those who have not respected our families we will kill them and we will burn and destroy the oligarchys industries properties and mansions signed the extraditables","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0371","doctext":"A violent offensive appears to have been initiated by persons who are being sought throughout the country Several explosive devices were planted at various locations in Medellin accompanied by a message which Radio Caracol will broadcast to its listeners On 23 August 1989 the extraditables and the people whose properties have been confiscated issued the following statement to the Colombian public 1 Since the discussions in Panama in 1984 we have been requesting peace from the government Much violence could have been prevented 2 We accepted President Barcos peace plan but received no response from the government 3 The only response from the government has been repression arbitrary and unjust detention of our relatives and looting of our homes 4 Numerous legal violations have been committed against us 5 The government has corrupted justice with bribes diplomatic positions and overseas trips 6 Confiscation actions are not new they have always been prevalent in our country Many of us were unjustly detained and imprisoned without arrest warrants and many of our properties and possessions were arbitrarily seized or taken 7 Colombian citizens accused of money laundering have been and will be extradited despite this being a violation of Colombian laws 8 We have always been are and will remain open to dialogue but we will not let our guard down and will continue our struggle and widespread war against traitors and turncoats 9 We declare an extensive and total war on the government the industrial and political oligarchy journalists who have attacked and mistreated us judges bribed by the government extraditing magistrates business organization leaders and all who have persecuted us in the past 10 We will not respect the families of those who have not respected ours We will kill them and will burn and destroy the oligarchys industries properties and mansions Signed The Extraditables","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0372","doctext":"police in this capital today reported that four bombs exploded in the city of medellin early this morning killing one man and causing damage estimated in the millions to two political party offices and to the country homes of two political leaders of antioquia department 500 km northwest of bogota jose oscar marin 32 was killed when 20 kg of dynamite exploded at the headquarters of the new liberalism party whose leader is the recently murdered senator and presidential hopeful luis carlos galan sarmiento a second bomb exploded at the headquarters of the opposition social conservative party also located in downtown medellin causing severe damage the police said that the country homes of leader ignacio velez escobar and former cabinet minister edgar gutierrez castro in sabaneta and el retiro municipalities respectively antioquia department were similarly attacked by the terrorists in its initial report the police admitted that the wave of bombings could be linked to the governments weeklong nationwide offensive against the drug trafficking mafia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0372","doctext":"Authorities in the capital reported that four bombs detonated in Medellin early this morning resulting in the death of one individual and causing damage worth millions to two political party offices and the country homes of two Antioquia department political figures located 500 km northwest of Bogota Jose Oscar Marin 32 lost his life when 20 kg of dynamite exploded at the headquarters of the New Liberalism Party led by the recently assassinated senator and presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento Another bomb went off at the headquarters of the opposition Social Conservative Party in downtown Medellin inflicting significant destruction The police indicated that the country homes of leader Ignacio Velez Escobar and former cabinet minister Edgar Gutierrez Castro in the Antioquia department municipalities of Sabaneta and El Retiro respectively were also targeted by the terrorists In their preliminary report police acknowledged that the bombing spree might be connected to the governments weeklong nationwide crackdown on the drug trafficking mafia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0373","doctext":"wellknown banker ramiro castillo love was murdered today by a group of unidentified persons who riddled him with machinegun fire as he was leaving his residence in an elegant suburb in the southern part of this city according to the police approximately six unidentified persons bearing arms went to his residence this morning with the intention of robbing or kidnapping castillo castillo resisted however and was shot to death the attackers also wounded castillos son after murdering castillo the attackers jumped into one of castillos vehicles and fled castillo was the president of the banco industrial the largest private bank in guatemala it was also reported today that unidentified persons kidnapped a young couple silvia azurdia and victor rodriguez as they were leaving their home in guatemala city both azurdia and rodriguez are university students azurdia is the daughter of freddy azurdia the director of a local radio news program called comando informativo","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0373","doctext":"Renowned banker Ramiro Castillo Love was assassinated today by a group of unidentified persons who sprayed him with machinegun fire as he exited his home in a posh southern suburb of this city Police reports indicate that around six unidentified persons armed with weapons arrived at his residence this morning possibly intending to rob or kidnap Castillo Castillo however resisted and was fatally shot The assailants also injured Castillos son After killing Castillo the attackers escaped in one of his vehicles Castillo was the president of Banco Industrial the largest private bank in Guatemala Additionally it was reported today that unidentified persons kidnapped a young couple Silvia Azurdia and Victor Rodriguez as they left their home in Guatemala City Both Azurdia and Rodriguez are university students and Azurdia is the daughter of Freddy Azurdia director of a local radio news program called Comando Informativo","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0374","doctext":"as a result of colombian presidential hopeful luis carlos galans murder presidential candidates security in public appearances has become a major issue following are the minimum security measures that presidential candidates must take into account to protect themselves and save their lives when endangered from now on supporters of any presidential candidate must understand that they will have to abide by the following security measures during their candidates public appearances measures for candidates 1 all candidates will have to place themselves in the hands of their guardian angels in other words to their chief escort the chief escort and the candidate will jointly plan each tour and will program all movements in detail and follow the program to the letter the candidate must inform the chief escort of his agenda and of any threat or indication of danger he receives the candidate must use his escorts exclusively for his protection and for no other use 2 a candidates escorts must know the candidates bloodtype his illnesses and which medicine he takes the escorts must also know the names of the candidates closest friends 3 the candidate must learn what to do in an emergency situation his escorts will teach him what to do 4 no one should be surprised if the candidates change their plans at the last minute the candidate must not fall into a routine he must change routes schedules and programs always in consultation with his chief escort 5 the candidate must always have a doctor in his group 6 each candidate will have to bear an extra burden he will have to wear a heavy and suffocating bulletproof vest supporters please take that into account 7 a public rally in an open place at night can be deadly for your candidate please exclude any such rallies from your plans 8 say no to the use of firecrackers and powder kegs during demonstrations such things confuse escorts and security corps 9 supporters please understand that crowds who want to shake candidates hands or touch them can be deadly escorts should not allow such things 10 candidates will have to limit their walks in public places and reduce their social activities to the minimum candidates will visit their friends at unusual hours this is how security will be handled from now on all these measures have turned candidates into men with limitations their supporters must understand their candidates situation candidates are men under the dictatorship of their guardian angels who look after their safety in times of rage","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0374","doctext":"In the wake of the assassination of Colombian presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan the security of presidential hopefuls during public engagements has become a critical concern Here are the essential security protocols that candidates must adhere to for their protection Firstly candidates must entrust their safety to their chief escort who will meticulously plan and execute all tours and movements Candidates need to inform their chief escort about their schedules and any threats they receive and use their escorts solely for protection Secondly escorts should be aware of the candidates blood type medical conditions and medications as well as the names of their closest associates Thirdly candidates must be trained by their escorts on emergency procedures Fourthly it should not be surprising if candidates alter their plans at the last moment they must avoid routines and constantly change routes and schedules in consultation with their chief escort Fifthly candidates should always have a doctor in their entourage Sixthly candidates must wear a cumbersome and stifling bulletproof vest at all times and supporters should be mindful of this Seventhly nighttime rallies in open spaces should be avoided as they pose significant risks Eighthly the use of firecrackers and powder kegs during demonstrations should be prohibited as they can confuse security personnel Ninthly supporters must understand that large crowds wanting to shake hands or touch the candidates can be dangerous and such interactions should be prevented by the escorts Lastly candidates must minimize their public appearances and social activities visiting friends at unusual hours These measures although restrictive are necessary for ensuring the candidates safety Supporters must recognize the constrained circumstances under which candidates operate dictated by their chief escorts who safeguard them in volatile situations","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0375","doctext":"you must know better than i that the israeli government itself and not only individual israeli nationals are accused of making securityrelated deals with various regimes which to the civilized western world at least appear to be of questionable repute what are the criteria that guide israels actions as a state and when issuing permits to private companies to make deals with such countries netanyahu i will not go into the details of the various criteria determined by the defense ministry which are often related to our own defense issues one criterion however is clear we do not allow cooperation with elements which are not stateaffiliated such as cartels groups or gangs all these are off limits there is no question about that and no grey areas therefore if the reports from colombia are true the people acted counter to our policy and in violation of the law friedman what about working with opposition movements to certain regimes netanyahu i repeat state movements only or let us say state regimes this is our policy any other action runs counter to our policy dan when israeli involvement in drug trafficking in colombia is mentioned do you know the number of israelis referred to perhaps the statement is exaggerated and there are no more than one or two perhaps three israelis netanyahu that is a good point reports are so often blown out of proportion we seem to have some kind of reputation which often leads to exaggerated and fantastic i do not wish to use the term romantic reports in this context in any event there are many reports and we would like to get to the core of truth behind them after that we will decide what action we can take we may take legal steps take away peoples passports and resort to other methods friedman in the past mr netanyahu you belonged to an army unit in which our finest young people served have you found former army friends in any of the mentioned names netanyahu no and i hope never to find any dan do you understand the phenomenon netanyahu if it exists friedman yes if it exists our entire conversation is subject to this proviso because we have no solid grounds for discussion netanyahu if it exists i think it reflects the moral corruption of a few individuals the state cannot be responsible for what each of its nationals does outside the country these people may have succumbed to mercenary or other temptations the expression of selling ones soul to the devil is appropriate in their case friedman deputy foreign minister binyamin netanyahu thank you very much netanyahu thank you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0375","doctext":"You are likely aware that not only individual Israeli citizens but also the Israeli government itself is charged with making securityrelated agreements with various regimes that at least to the civilized Western world appear to be questionable What criteria does Israel use as a state and when granting permits to private companies to engage with such countries Netanyahu I wont delve into the specific criteria set by the defense ministry which often pertain to our own defense needs However one criterion is explicit we do not permit cooperation with nonstate entities such as cartels groups or gangs These are strictly prohibited There is no ambiguity about this So if the reports from Colombia are accurate those individuals acted against our policy and broke the law Friedman What about working with opposition movements against certain regimes Netanyahu I reiterate only state movements or state regimes This is our policy Any other actions contravene our policy Dan When Israeli involvement in drug trafficking in Colombia is mentioned do you know the number of Israelis involved Could the statement be exaggerated possibly involving only one two or three Israelis Netanyahu Thats a valid point reports are often exaggerated We seem to have a certain reputation that leads to sensational and exaggeratedor even romanticizedreports Nonetheless there are many reports and we aim to uncover the truth behind them After that we will determine the appropriate actions which may include legal steps revoking passports and other measures Friedman In the past Mr Netanyahu you were part of an army unit composed of our best young people Have you found any former army friends among the names mentioned Netanyahu No and I hope I never do Dan Do you comprehend this phenomenon Netanyahu If it exists Friedman Yes if it exists Our entire discussion hinges on this condition because we lack solid evidence for this conversation Netanyahu If it exists I believe it reflects the moral degradation of a few individuals The state cannot be held accountable for the actions of each of its citizens abroad These individuals may have fallen prey to mercenary or other temptations The phrase selling ones soul to the devil is fitting in their case Friedman Deputy Foreign Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thank you very much Netanyahu Thank you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0376","doctext":"the sinister extraditables group today threatened to kill 10 judges for every colombian who is extradited to the united states this is a warning to the government of president virgilio barco who has announced that individuals linked to drug trafficking can be extradited the clandestine group which early this morning set fire to the llano grande country club in rionegro municipality 40 km north of medellin sent a letter today to omar garces first superior court judge of cali informing him of the threat to kill 10 judges for every person extradited garces who is also president of the association of judicial officials in valle del cauca department said that the extraditables sent several messages with the threat to various judicial offices in that area of the country located 500 km from bogota as a result of the extraditables threat the judges are holding a meeting to weigh the situation and determine the veracity of the warning however they decided they will not stop working the time has come to unite around the countrys flag to recover colombias dignity and to prevent its bad sons from continuing to shame it before the world judge garces said he also asked for protection for himself and the other judges in that area of the country","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0376","doctext":"Today the sinister extraditables group issued a dire warning threatening to kill ten judges for each Colombian extradited to the United States This message is directed at President Virgilio Barcos government which has declared that individuals involved in drug trafficking may be extradited The clandestine group responsible for an arson attack early this morning at the Llano Grande Country Club in Rionegro municipality 40 km north of Medellin communicated this threat in a letter to Omar Garces the first superior court judge of Cali Garces who also leads the association of judicial officials in Valle del Cauca department revealed that the extraditables group sent similar threats to various judicial offices in the region which is about 500 km from Bogota In response to this threat judges are convening to assess the situation and verify the legitimacy of the warning Despite the gravity of the threat they have resolved not to cease their duties Judge Garces emphasized the need for national unity to restore Colombias dignity and prevent further disgrace on the international stage He also called for increased protection for himself and other judges in the affected regions","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0377","doctext":"la serena investigative police have dealt a hard blow to drug trafficking by arresting four peruvian citizens who entered chile across the northern border with 2 kg of cocaine hydrochloride valued at 160000 the drug traffickers were identified as rosa del carmen zabala 35 residing in miraflores neighborhood in lima peru rosenda lucrecia ribane 34 also residing in miraflores lima chauffer oscar augusto portocarrero 25 residing in punta negra lima and ruben uriel garcia 36 residing in lima peru those people were placed at the disposal of the la serena judge on duty and the cocaine was incinarated at the la serena regional hospital the four traffickers carried the cocaine in sealed packages ready for sale in la serena and other parts of the country the packages were held in elastic corsets under their cloths the corsets had been impregnated with pepper to disguise the cocaines characteristic smell","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0377","doctext":"La Serenas investigative police have struck a significant blow to drug trafficking by apprehending four Peruvian nationals who had crossed into Chile from the north carrying 2 kg of cocaine hydrochloride worth 160000 The traffickers were identified as Rosa del Carmen Zabala 35 from the Miraflores neighborhood in Lima Peru Rosenda Lucrecia Ribane 34 also from Miraflores Lima chauffeur Oscar Augusto Portocarrero 25 from Punta Negra Lima and Ruben Uriel Garcia 36 from Lima Peru They were brought before the La Serena judge on duty and the cocaine was incinerated at the La Serena regional hospital The traffickers had the cocaine in sealed packages ready for distribution in La Serena and other areas of the country These packages were hidden in elastic corsets under their clothes which had been soaked in pepper to mask the cocaines distinctive odor","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0378","doctext":"when much terrorist violence is created and when much street violence is created everyone is adversely affected we believe the armed forces have an obligation to prevent this from happening we believe that when it prevents violence it is doing a more professional job than if it allowed it to take place because once the violence gets started the consequences of their actions may be a lot more unfortunate we believe that the policy of trying to prevent violent plans before they are carried out is something that has produced good results of course the people suspected by the armed forces of supporting the fmln plans are arrested and turned over to the judge once the evidence is gathered i can tell you that this is very difficult unfortunately many of those who are arrested are later released many of them turn out to be innocent because suspicions may turn out to be false and the judge is there to prevent mistakes from being committed however the armed forces are acting within a legal framework there are cases such as mr masariego when he was released it was confirmed that there was absolutely nothing wrong with him and we have here documents proving that however he toured the united states to show off his burnt knee and to say that he had been tortured here in el salvador it had been proven that there was absolutely nothing wrong with him when he was released the left wants to discredit the government and the armed forces abroad however i do no believe the left has been successful koberg mr president an analyst who met with us a short time ago gave his opinion on the possibility of a dialogue and its results he was not very optimistic and he said that there were several points that could become obstacles to the dialogue one of them was the economic measures he said that the fmln could not hold negotiations with the government as long as the government maintained the economic measures it was implementing we have learned from the fmln communiques which always talk about the need to keep implementing the agrarian reform process and other series of points concerning the economic measures i would like to ask you within this framework what can the government negotiate or what does the government understand by negotiation could there be possible negotiation on the economic policy cristiani i believe the word negotiation here in our country no longer has that generic meaning given by the dictionary this word has been manipulated by leftist forces in the sense that to negotiate is to accept what the fmln wants according to the left that is what negotiating means i believe the word negotiation has a generic meaning a negotiation is to try to find joint agreements to solve a problem and that is what we have been proposing we have sought agreements on the largest number of points possible logically not all points will be accepted by the other side and we believe the fmln is making a mistake when it thinks it will negotiate its economic political or social platform with the government the fmln must understand that they have to negotiate their plans for the country with the people that is done by political campaigns and by showing their proposals to the public if the people are convinced that their proposals are best they will get the votes and they will have the right to implement their programs and their political economic and social programs in this case unfortunately they did not participate it was our party platform that was chosen by the people this gives the government the right to implement what the majority of the people ask of them we do not think the fmln should oppose this offering the fmln refuses to talk with the government and keeps looking for excuses and setting conditions such as demanding that the government declare itself temporary before any talks are considered they know they are asking the impossible their true purpose is to refuse to talk seriously which the salvadoran people wants them to do lorena i do not think we should confuse the various factors involved holding a dialogue is not easy as pointed out by this analyst whose name i do not know the situation is not easy to resolve this process could well last many months or even years it is necessry to start now with a dialogue in which both sides begin to discuss not what they cannot agree on but what we can agree on we should begin by trying to eliminate the violence that prevails in the country if they find they cannot agree on some of the government proposals the government should also consider an alternative stance the fmln keeps saying that there are no proper conditions for talking continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0378","doctext":"When extensive terrorist violence and street violence occur everyone suffers negative consequences We believe the armed forces must prevent such violence as it is more professional to stop it before it begins than to deal with its aftermath Stopping violent plans before they are executed has shown positive results Suspected supporters of the FMLN are arrested and handed over to the judge once evidence is collected It is a challenging process and many suspects are released when proven innocent as suspicions can be false and the judge ensures mistakes are avoided The armed forces operate within a legal framework For example Mr Masariego was released with no wrongdoing proven despite claims he was tortured The left aims to discredit the government and armed forces internationally but I do not believe they have succeeded An analyst recently expressed doubts about the potential for dialogue citing economic measures as a significant obstacle The FMLN has stated they cannot negotiate while the government maintains its economic policies They emphasize continuing agrarian reform and other economic measures The term negotiation has been twisted by leftist forces to mean accepting FMLN demands True negotiation seeks joint solutions to problems and we have proposed agreements on many points The FMLN errs in thinking they can negotiate their political economic and social platforms with the government instead of presenting them to the people through campaigns If the public supports their proposals they will win votes and the right to implement their programs In this case our party was chosen giving us the mandate to fulfill the majoritys wishes The FMLN should not resist this They refuse to engage in dialogue setting impossible conditions like demanding the government declare itself temporary first Their goal is to avoid serious discussions which the Salvadoran people desire Dialogue is complex as noted by the unnamed analyst and the situation is difficult The process could take months or years but starting with agreements on feasible points is essential Eliminating the prevailing violence should be the priority If the FMLN disagrees with the governments proposals the government should consider alternative positions The FMLN claims there are no suitable conditions for dialogue","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0379","doctext":"last minute report in confusing events police lieutenant alfredo correa and one private were killed in valle department no further information on this incident has been made available other than that authorities are investigating the event it has also been reported that 10th army brigade members found and confiscated 2 metric tons of highgrade cocaine at la moneda farm in lechi caucasia at the border between antioquia and cordoba departments the drug was found in sealed waterproof packages in underground tunnels this makes authorities believe the drug was ready to be air dropped over the sea to be picked up by drug traffickers in addition a large number of arms a sizable amount of ammunition as well as automobiles and radio sets were confiscated the drug was set on fire in the presence of judges and military authorities a clandestine landing strip was also destroyed arson seems to be the new criminal style used in antioquia in less than 24 hours four farms have been set on fire three of these farms located near medellin are owned by political and industrial leaders edgar gutierrez castro ignacio velez escobar and augusto lopez the most recent of these incidents occurred at the llano grande country club early this morning several armed men showed up at the site and set the club on fire after threatening and beating up the watchmen the amount of the losses has not yet been determined the manager did not allow reporters into the place it was reported however that the attackers identified themselves as extraditables who said the action was being taken in reprisal for the government actions against them the armed men left the place shouting that their reaction has just begun and that their struggle will continue further damage to the club and the loss of human life were prevented by workers who reacted promptly the colombian government has taken measures to counteract these actions the army this afternoon will receive the initial us tactical support as part of the new antiterrorist offensive government sources have reported us military cargo planes will fly to colombia armed twinturbine bell212 helicopters in addition the pentagon will ship radio communications equipment the helicopters will be flown by colombian military crews us state department sources said in washington for the time being both george bushs administration and virgilio barcos government are not considering the presence of us military men in colombia over the past 72 hours the army raided five farms one home and a barrestaurant owned by gonzalo rodriguez gacha camilo zapata and pablo escobar gaviria the raids were conducted by 13th brigade troops in chia pacho and bogota this farm known as el castillo de marroquin owned by zapata and estimated to be worth more than 100 billion pesos was raided on wednesday afternoon according to the army this veritable fortress located on the el comun bridge was managed by retired police major alvaro tovar tovar luxurious cars a goldornamented chapel a swimming pool fitted with a heating system 15 stables with fine horses a tennis court and the impressive castle all make up a farm worth millions extensive gardens long trails and an attractive lake complement the wonderful natural landscape of the real estate right by the bogota northern freeway there are exotic adornments on the walls for instance there is a botero painting worth 4 million pesos in one room there were many electric appliances and a full radio communications set the exorbitant wealth is indicated by even a witchcraft room continued","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0379","doctext":"Breaking news Amid chaotic circumstances Police Lieutenant Alfredo Correa and a private were killed in Valle Department Details about the incident are scarce as authorities continue their investigation Additionally members of the 10th Army Brigade discovered and seized 2 metric tons of highgrade cocaine at La Moneda Farm in Lechi Caucasia situated at the border of Antioquia and Cordoba Departments The cocaine was stored in sealed waterproof packages within underground tunnels leading authorities to suspect it was prepared for an airdrop over the sea for drug traffickers A substantial cache of arms ammunition vehicles and radio equipment was also confiscated The cocaine was incinerated in front of judges and military officials and a clandestine landing strip was demolished Arson appears to be a rising criminal tactic in Antioquia with four farms set afire in less than 24 hours Three of these farms near Medellin belong to political and industrial leaders Edgar Gutierrez Castro Ignacio Velez Escobar and Augusto Lopez The latest incident occurred early this morning at the Llano Grande Country Club where several armed men arrived threatened and assaulted the watchmen and set the club on fire The extent of the damages is undetermined and the manager barred reporters from entering the premises The attackers who identified themselves as extraditables claimed their actions were in retaliation against government measures declaring that their fight was just beginning and would persist Quick action by workers averted further destruction and loss of life The Colombian government has enacted measures to counter these threats with the army receiving initial US tactical support this afternoon as part of a new antiterrorist campaign US military cargo planes will deliver armed twinturbine Bell212 helicopters to Colombia and the Pentagon will supply radio communications equipment According to US State Department sources in Washington these helicopters will be operated by Colombian military crews Both George Bushs administration and Virgilio Barcos government currently do not contemplate deploying US military personnel in Colombia Over the past 72 hours the army has raided five farms one residence and a barrestaurant owned by Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha Camilo Zapata and Pablo Escobar Gaviria The 13th Brigade troops conducted these raids in Chia Pacho and Bogota On Wednesday afternoon they raided El Castillo de Marroquin a farm owned by Zapata and valued at over 100 billion pesos This fortresslike property located at El Comun Bridge was managed by retired Police Major Alvaro Tovar Tovar The farm features luxurious cars a goldadorned chapel a heated swimming pool 15 stables with fine horses a tennis court and an impressive castle making it a multimillionpeso estate The property also includes extensive gardens long trails and a picturesque lake enhancing its natural beauty near the Bogota northern freeway Exotic decorations adorn its walls such as a Botero painting worth 4 million pesos One room contained numerous electric appliances and a complete radio communications system and the lavish wealth extends to even a room dedicated to witchcraft","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0380","doctext":"military and rebel sources have reported that clashes between soldiers and guerrillas in the past few hours have resulted in 27 casualties the armed forces press committee coprefa reported that nine guerrillas were killed in a confrontation with army troops in a village near metapan santa ana department in the countrys west radio venceremos official voice of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln reported that the rebels inflicted 18 casualties on the army in three ambushes according to the clandestine radio station the ambushes took place on the san salvador santa ana highway chalatenango department and in los masariegos near san jose guayabal the army reported that in the past few hours the fmln continued its sabotaging actions against the countrys economic structure with explosive charges on posts of the electric system and telephone junction boxes in addition the army admitted that a uh1h helicopter was damaged by guerrillas at cinquera cabanas department but that no casualties resulted according to the military report the aircraft was hit by fire while supplying troops of military detachment 2 in the north of cabanas department","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0380","doctext":"Military and rebel sources indicated that recent clashes between soldiers and guerrillas have led to 27 casualties The armed forces press committee COPREFA announced that nine guerrillas were killed during a skirmish with army troops in a village near Metapan Santa Ana department in the western part of the country Radio Venceremos the official voice of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN claimed that the rebels caused 18 casualties to the army through three ambushes According to the clandestine radio these ambushes occurred on the San Salvador Santa Ana highway in Chalatenango department and in Los Masariegos near San Jose Guayabal The army reported that the FMLN continued their sabotage operations against the nations economic infrastructure by placing explosive charges on posts of the electric system and telephone junction boxes Additionally the army confirmed that a UH1H helicopter was damaged by guerrilla fire in Cinquera Cabanas department but there were no casualties The military noted that the aircraft was struck while delivering supplies to troops of military detachment 2 in northern Cabanas department","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0381","doctext":"salvadoran people this is radio farabundo marti reporting a new honduran army raid into salvadoran territory we also alert the honduran people and the central american community to this incursion honduran president jose azcona hoyo has violated the tela agreements at 1400 on 24 august a honduran army patrol entered 3 km inside salvadoran territory at el mono hamlet in nahuaterique jurisdiction morazan department a few days ago other salvadoran army patrols entered las aradas hamlet in nahuaterique we remind you that in the past few days we have been reporting these raids by honduran troops in las filas border area in western chalatenango department there have also been raids in arcatao where honduran troops have ransacked schools threatened teachers repressed area residents set fires stole villagers property and kidnapped some citizens we repeat our warning to the honduran troops especially to the honduran army high command and government we will not permit more raids and outrages against civilians in our territory words indistinct our units will attack the honduran troops azcona hoyo you have been warned we urge the honduran people to take action and demand respect for salvadoran sovereignty because this meddling by the honduran army and words indistinct in our conflict is our concern words indistinct honduran troops in complicity with the salvadoran army carry out all sorts of outrages","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0381","doctext":"Salvadoran citizens Radio Farabundo Marti is reporting a fresh incursion by the Honduran army into Salvadoran land We also alert the Honduran populace and the Central American community about this breach Honduran President Jose Azcona Hoyo has disregarded the Tela agreements At 1400 hours on 24 August a Honduran army patrol ventured 3 km into Salvadoran territory at El Mono hamlet in Nahuaterique jurisdiction Morazan department Recently other Salvadoran army patrols entered Las Aradas hamlet in Nahuaterique We remind you that in recent days weve been reporting these incursions by Honduran troops in the Las Filas border area in western Chalatenango department Similar raids have occurred in Arcatao where Honduran troops have looted schools intimidated teachers oppressed local residents committed arson stolen villagers property and engaged in kidnapping We reiterate our warning to the Honduran troops particularly the Honduran army high command and government We will not tolerate further raids and abuses against civilians in our territory Our units will attack the Honduran troops Azcona Hoyo consider yourself warned We call on the Honduran people to act and insist on respect for Salvadoran sovereignty because this interference by the Honduran army in our conflict is unacceptable Honduran troops in collusion with the Salvadoran army perpetrate all kinds of outrages","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0382","doctext":"federal chancellor helmut kohl has promised the people of colombia the comprehensive solidarity of the federal government in the struggle against the drugs trade and terrorism kohl wrote this to colombian president virgilio barco vargas in a telegram published in bonn today in the telegram the chancellor expressed his deep shock at the recent terrorist murders of judges officials and politicians of the latin american country including the death of the liberal party presidential candidate luis carlos galan the scourge of drugs constitutes a challenge to the whole community of nations the federal republic attributes the greatest political significance to fighting this evil at national and international level kohl wrote","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0382","doctext":"Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl has assured the Colombian people of the federal governments full support in combating the drugs trade and terrorism In a telegram to Colombian President Virgilio Barco Vargas published in Bonn today Kohl conveyed his deep shock at the recent terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of judges officials and politicians including the Liberal Partys presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan He emphasized that the drug scourge poses a significant challenge to the global community Kohl stated that the Federal Republic places immense political importance on fighting this menace at both national and international levels","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0383","doctext":"the national intelligence center cni reported this afternoon that roberto nordenflyght farias who killed army lieutenant roberto zegers reed in an armed clash in santiago last sunday was at the time of his death deputy chief of the manuel rodriguez patriotic front fpmr and the stepson of communist leader volodia teitelboim in official communique the cni public relations office says that a review of the documents seized from nordenflyghts home made it possible for the cni to conclude that he was the deputy chief of the fpmr the armed branch of the chilean communist party pcch nordenflyght who was killed by a sentry in the armed clash at the tobalaba air field after killing lt zegers assumed the leadership position within the extremist organization in september 1988 the cni said in this capacity nordeflyght supervised a 21 october attack on a police detachment and residents of the mountain township of los quenes in the seventh region the cni adds that nordenflyght was the son of eliana del carmen farias assif who has been married to pcch general secretary volodia teitelboim since january 1986 this was part of a communique released by the cni the governments security organization","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0383","doctext":"This afternoon the national intelligence center CNI reported that Roberto Nordenflyght Farias who fatally shot Army Lieutenant Roberto Zegers Reed in Santiago last Sunday was the deputy chief of the Manuel Rodriguez Patriotic Front FPMR and the stepson of communist leader Volodia Teitelboim According to an official communique from the CNIs public relations office documents found at Nordenflyghts residence confirmed his role as the deputy chief of the FPMR the militant wing of the Chilean Communist Party PCCh Nordenflyght who was killed by a sentry during the armed confrontation at Tobalaba Air Field after he killed Lt Zegers assumed this leadership role within the extremist group in September 1988 In this position he oversaw an attack on a police unit and residents in the mountain township of Los Quenes in the Seventh Region on October 21 The CNI further revealed that Nordenflyght was the son of Eliana del Carmen Farias Assif who has been married to PCCh General Secretary Volodia Teitelboim since January 1986 This information was included in a communique released by the CNI the governments security agency","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0384","doctext":"washington dcthe bahamas government is supporting colombias fight on illegal drug trafficking there are lessons to be learned from the recent events in colombia we applaud the colombian president for the bold steps he is taking but we must show the cartels that he is not alone bahamas foreign minister charles carter said the colombian government has stepped up the fight against the traffickers following the killing of a presidential candidate carter said that all of us in this hemisphere must show the drug dealers they are part of the war the bahamas wants to host a meeting this year of leaders of the hemisphere to define a comprehensive strategy for waging an all out war on the production processing shipment distribution and use of illegal drugs carter told cana that recent events in colombia demonstrated the need for a well planned coordinated and implemented program which would tackle all aspects of the drug problem he said his country hoped such a summit could be held before the end of this year the foreign minister told cana that his country had indicated to the united states in january a willingness to host the summit but to date there was no response from the united states administration we discussed the idea of the summit at the caricom caribbean community foreign ministers meeting the heads of government meeting at the organization of american states oas and we informed the united states by diplomatic note in january of our desire to host the meeting but so far the united states has not responded whether we would ultimately go ahead with it im not sure carter explained carter was against using united states troops in latin america and the caribbean in the fight against drugs point out that the democratic traditions in some of our countries would be threatened if we were to resort to the use of force he said arrangements such as one between his country and the united states for joint policing could extended to involve other countries in the hemisphere the foreign minister said that three quarters of the drugs produced are consumed in north america we are not the markets countries like the bahamas jamaica trinidad cuba and barbados are only used by the drug lords to reach the 3 billion dollar united states market he remarked we arent really the target and therefore we must focus on the question of demand and we in caricom and specifically in the bahamas are ready to be part of the solution to the united states drug problem carter said among the benefits of such a summit would be a judicial atmosphere that would let the drug barons dealers and users know that they are criminals wherever they are or wherever they go","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0384","doctext":"Washington DCThe Bahamian government is backing Colombias efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking There are valuable lessons to be drawn from the recent occurrences in Colombia We commend the Colombian president for his courageous actions but we must demonstrate to the cartels that he is not isolated said Bahamas Foreign Minister Charles Carter Following the assassination of a presidential candidate the Colombian government has intensified its battle against the traffickers Carter emphasized that all of us in this hemisphere must show drug dealers they are part of the conflict The Bahamas aims to host a summit this year for hemisphere leaders to outline a comprehensive strategy against the production processing shipment distribution and consumption of illegal drugs Carter conveyed to CANA that the recent events in Colombia underscore the necessity for a wellthoughtout coordinated and executed program addressing all facets of the drug issue He expressed hope that such a summit could occur before the years end The foreign minister noted that his country had signaled to the United States in January its readiness to host the summit but there has been no response yet from the US administration We discussed the summit idea at the CARICOM Foreign Ministers meeting the Heads of Government meeting and the Organization of American States OAS and we informed the United States via diplomatic note in January of our intention to host the meeting but so far there has been no reply from the US Whether we will proceed with it is uncertain Carter stated He opposed using US troops in Latin America and the Caribbean to fight drugs arguing that the democratic traditions in some of our countries would be jeopardized if we resort to force Instead he suggested that arrangements like the joint policing agreement between his country and the US could be expanded to include other hemisphere nations Carter highlighted that threequarters of the drugs produced are consumed in North America We are not the markets Countries like the Bahamas Jamaica Trinidad Cuba and Barbados are merely transit points for drug lords to reach the 3 billion US market he noted We are not the primary targets and thus we must address the issue of demand CARICOM and specifically the Bahamas are prepared to be part of the solution to the US drug problem Carter said a summits benefits would include creating a judicial atmosphere making it clear to drug barons dealers and users that they are criminals wherever they are or wherever they go","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0385","doctext":"the full scope of the wave of violence and death that has swamped colombia over the past several years is now beginning to be assessed latin america and other parts of the world have remained on the sidelines of that south american countrys domestic strife where human life is almost worthless venezuelan president carlos andres perez hit the nail on the head when he told colombian radio caracol that we may not be doing what we must concerning current developments in colombia carlos andres perez is concerned that some nations may be getting used to livng in a climate of collective intimidation daily events occur in colombia amid a climate of national uncertainty bands of drug traffickers have built an empire of dirty money and bloodthirsty mafias in deathly complicity with the military deployment of 140 paramilitary groups years ago when these groups announced their guns were aimed at progressive and leftist personalities they operated with the unspoken complicity of many sectors including the government however for some time now the murder victims have been leftists liberals conservatives and even politically independent persons who oppose the chaos created by drug traffickers landowners some officers and paramilitary groups luis carlos galan 46 presidential hopeful liberal senator lawyer and newsmen is the latest victim of this deathly spirial his remains 29second break in reception luis carlos galan drug traffickers have shown their hit list is neverending they also bring to the fore the power and scope of the dirty war these people began in the country amid the governments inaction many wonder how the paramilitary top command can go unpunished considering that its chief leaders have been identified because more often than not the killers do very little to cover their tracks looking ahead the colombian electoral process that will conclude in next years elections has been dealt a heavy blow with galans murder the remaining presidential candidates will have to conduct their political campaign surrounded by armies of bodyguards an arrangement widely used in colombia by politicians labor leaders judges artists and minor officials perplexity over what happened in colombia is one of the initial reactions in latin america luis carlos galans murder also calls for condemnation perhaps in the future it may help make the continent meditate on whether or not it is advisable to be indifferent to the collective intimidation that prevails in colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0385","doctext":"The full extent of the violence and fatalities that have engulfed Colombia in recent years is now coming under scrutiny Latin America and other regions of the globe have largely stayed out of the internal conflict of this South American nation where human life holds little value Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez accurately pointed out on Colombian radio Caracol that nations may not be addressing the developments in Colombia adequately Perez is worried that some countries might be growing accustomed to a climate of collective intimidation In Colombia daily occurrences happen amid national instability Bands of drug traffickers have established a dominion of illicit wealth and ruthless mafias collaborating lethally with the deployment of 140 paramilitary groups In the past when these groups declared their targets to be progressive and leftist figures they operated with tacit approval from many sectors including the government Nowadays however the victims span leftists liberals conservatives and even politically independent individuals who oppose the disorder caused by drug traffickers landowners certain officers and paramilitary factions Luis Carlos Galan a 46yearold presidential candidate liberal senator lawyer and journalist is the latest casualty in this deadly cycle His remains 29second break in reception Luis Carlos Galan The lists of drug traffickers targets seem endless highlighting the reach and power of the dirty war they initiated amid government inaction Many question how the top paramilitary leaders remain unpunished when their identities are known given that the perpetrators often do little to hide their tracks Looking forward the Colombian electoral process culminating in the next years elections has suffered a significant setback with Galans assassination The remaining presidential contenders will need to campaign surrounded by large security details a common practice in Colombia among politicians labor leaders judges artists and minor officials Latin Americas initial response to the events in Colombia is one of bewilderment The murder of Luis Carlos Galan also demands condemnation and may prompt the continent to reconsider its indifference to the rampant collective intimidation in Colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0386","doctext":"the kidnapping of five university students and the murder of a prominent businessman in guatemala city this week shook the country and unleashed a wave of criticism against the vinicio cerezo administration because of what critics called its inability to provide security to citizens some of the newspaper headlines today were ramiro castillos murder condemned crime against businessman causes general indignation deputies ask for end to violence the bloodbath must stop and call for government ministers resignation the five university students who disappeared this week are victor hugo rodriguez jaramillo his wife silvia maria azurdia utrera ivan ernesto gonzalez fuentes carlos conde and hugo gramajo the human rights commission of the national dialogue which emerged from the esquipulas peace agreement expressed its concern today over the latest violence which it said is evidence of the violation of human rights in the country the committee asked that the lives of the kidnap victims be respected and it added that some of them were arrested by the security forces in the capital and the countrys interior ramiro castillo the president of the banco industrial and one of the most prominent guatemalan businessmen was shot to death on 24 august by a group of armed men who entered his house in santa catarian pinula 30 km southwest of the capital the authorities said he was killed when he tried to prevent a theft from occurring in his house but sources close to the family ruled out that possibility one of castillos children 23yearold ramiro was also wounded in the incident castillos murder caused anger especially in the private enterprise sector the coordinating committee of farming commercial industrial and financial associations cacif which houses the private sector organizations blamed the cerezo administration and especially the security forces for their inability to provide security to citizens and it asked for government minister roberto valle baldizans resignation because he has obviously been incompetent in doing his job","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0386","doctext":"The abduction of five university students and the assassination of a wellknown businessman in Guatemala City this week has left the nation in shock and triggered a flood of criticism against the Vinicio Cerezo administration with critics highlighting its failure to ensure citizens safety Headlines in todays newspapers read Ramiro Castillos murder condemned Businessmans murder sparks widespread outrage Lawmakers demand an end to violence The bloodshed must cease and Calls for the resignation of the government minister The five students who vanished this week are Victor Hugo Rodriguez Jaramillo his wife Silvia Maria Azurdia Utrera Ivan Ernesto Gonzalez Fuentes Carlos Conde and Hugo Gramajo The Human Rights Commission of the National Dialogue established from the Esquipulas Peace Agreement voiced its concern today about the recent violence stating it reflects the ongoing human rights violations in the country The committee urged that the lives of the kidnapped individuals be safeguarded and mentioned that some were detained by the security forces in the capital and rural areas Ramiro Castillo president of the Banco Industrial and a notable Guatemalan businessman was fatally shot on August 24 by armed men who broke into his house in Santa Catarina Pinula 30 km southwest of the capital According to authorities he was killed while trying to stop a robbery at his house but family sources dismissed this claim One of Castillos sons 23yearold Ramiro was also injured during the incident Castillos murder incited outrage particularly within the private business sector The Coordinating Committee of Farming Commercial Industrial and Financial Associations CACIF which represents private sector organizations condemned the Cerezo administration and the security forces for their failure to protect citizens and called for the resignation of Government Minister Roberto Valle Baldizan citing his apparent incompetence in fulfilling his duties","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0387","doctext":"international news we open this section with the crisis in colombia and with news which has just reached our newsroom the spanish foreign ministrys diplomatic information office has released the following communique endorsed by the 12 member states of the european community within the framework of european political cooperation declaration of the 12 on colombia the 12 member states of the european economic community condemn the murders which have occurred in colombia and especially that of senator luis carlos galan sarmiento they express sorrow at the disappearance of this man who had stood out in his fight for freedom peace and development in colombia further on the communique adds the twelve support the firm will of the colombian authorities to step up the fight against drug trafficking they are convinced that the consolidation of its democratic institutions will enable colombia to overcome the obstacles it is facing the eec communique concludes passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0387","doctext":"International news kicks off with the ongoing crisis in Colombia and breaking news just in The Spanish Foreign Ministrys diplomatic information office has issued a statement backed by the 12 member states of the European Community as part of European political cooperation The declaration from the 12 on Colombia The European Economic Communitys 12 member states decry the murders in Colombia particularly that of Senator Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento They mourn the loss of a man prominent in his fight for freedom peace and development in Colombia The statement further states that the twelve countries support the Colombian authorities strong commitment to intensifying the fight against drug trafficking They believe that strengthening democratic institutions will help Colombia overcome its current challenges concludes the EEC communique","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0388","doctext":"1 on sunday 20 august eight fmln farabundo marti national liberation front disabled war comrades occupied the san salvador metropolitan cathedral where they remain still to protest the violations by the arena nationalist republican alliance government of international law as well as noncompliance to the commitments made when the release and exchange of colonel omar napoleon avalos was negotiated in panama in 1987 2 the fmln general command greets the disabled comrades and congratulates them on demanding that they be allowed to leave the country and obtain adequate medical attention the fmln general command also calls on the salvadoran people and the international community to offer solidarity and support for the just demands of the war disabled we recognize and encourage the humanitarian assistance that msgr arturo rivera y damas is giving in finding a just solution to this problem despite the government hindering his work as a mediator in solving the conflict 3 on several occasions the armed forces has assaulted fmln hospitals captured tortured and murdered medical staff and patients also they have captured tortured and murdered disabled persons in various circumstances this behavior is in sharp contrast with the fmlns strict respect for the hospitals medical staff as well as the armed forces disabled and wounded personnel although they are vulnerable targets of our actions the fmln general command reiterates this policy of principles and demands the same behavior from the armed forces 4 following the occupation of the cathedral by the disabled president alfredo cristiani is trying to make the case an object of negotiation demanding certain actions of the fmln this attitude by the arena government might make the problem more complex and make us revert to circumstances we had already surpassed the departure from the country of the disabled is a right that the government should respect and this cannot be considered an issue that can be used for negotiations or blackmail we are sure that this just demand which has led the disabled comrades to stay at the cathedral until they and their comrades can leave the country will be supported by all of our people while international solidarity will leave it clearly established that cristiani arena and the armed forces are acting in an unjust and incorrect manner signed fmln general command 26 august 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0388","doctext":"On Sunday August 20 eight disabled war veterans from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN took over the San Salvador Metropolitan Cathedral where they continue to protest the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA governments breaches of international law and failure to honor the commitments made during the negotiation for Colonel Omar Napoleon Avaloss release and exchange in Panama in 1987 The FMLN general command applauds these wardisabled comrades for demanding the right to leave the country and access proper medical care They also urge the Salvadoran populace and the global community to show solidarity and support for the just demands of these disabled veterans They commend Monsignor Arturo Rivera y Damas for his humanitarian efforts to find a fair resolution to this issue despite government interference in his mediation work The FMLN highlights the stark contrast between the armed forces assaults on FMLN hospitals the capture torture and murder of medical personnel and patients and the FMLNs strict adherence to respecting medical facilities staff and even the armed forces disabled and wounded personnel The FMLN general command reaffirms their commitment to these principles and demands the same standards from the armed forces President Alfredo Cristiani following the cathedral occupation is attempting to use this situation as a bargaining chip complicating the issue and potentially reverting to previously resolved conditions The FMLN insists that the disabled veterans right to leave the country must be respected by the government and should not be subject to negotiations or coercion The FMLN believes that this rightful demand compelling the disabled veterans to remain in the cathedral until they and their comrades can depart the country will garner support from the Salvadoran people and international solidarity highlighting the unjust actions of Cristiani ARENA and the armed forces Signed by the FMLN general command on August 26 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0389","doctext":"terrorism continues in medellin the metropolitan police this morning defused five bombs and arrested five suspects during the operation the police recovered sewing machines maquinas de corsar worth 25 million pesos a vehicle and a motorcycle were confiscated four police agents from the words indistinct boyaca command kidnapped by the socalled army of national liberation eln were released on 27 august at 1800 in grenada eastern antioquia department the police agents were kidnapped on 14 august police agents jesus bernardo bustos miguel angel garcia jairo vargas and esteban galviz were returning to tama after participating in the national police anniversary celebrations when they were kidnapped on the medellinbogota highway the released policemen have not spoken to their superiors yet and therefore could not talk to the media the eln reported that it treated the policemen well and that this release is an action in favor of a more humanized war which is a slogan these guerrillas have proclaimed in the past 5 years shortly before the release of these policemen the eln kidnapped eliecer de jesus acevedo olarte the mayor of zaragoza municipality in antoquia department","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0389","doctext":"Terrorism persists in Medellin Early today the metropolitan police defused five bombs and apprehended five suspects During this operation police also retrieved sewing machines valued at 25 million pesos They seized a vehicle and a motorcycle as well Four police officers from the Boyaca command were released on 27 August at 1800 in Grenada eastern Antioquia department after being kidnapped by the socalled Army of National Liberation ELN on 14 August Officers Jesus Bernardo Bustos Miguel Angel Garcia Jairo Vargas and Esteban Galviz were abducted on the MedellinBogota highway while returning to Tama following the national police anniversary celebrations The freed officers have not yet communicated with their superiors and thus have not given statements to the media The ELN claimed they treated the officers well and stated that the release was an effort towards a more humane conflict a principle they have promoted over the last five years Shortly before the officers release the ELN kidnapped Eliecer de Jesus Acevedo Olarte the mayor of Zaragoza municipality in Antioquia department","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0390","doctext":"interior minister agustin mantilla today said that border checkpoints have been placed in a state of alert to close the border to colombian drug traffickers who may seek shelter in an effort to escape the colombian police the minister added that antisubversive operations have forced terrorist groups to retreat and to escape into the jungle","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0390","doctext":"Today Interior Minister Agustin Mantilla announced that border checkpoints are on high alert to prevent Colombian drug traffickers from seeking refuge to evade Colombian authorities He also mentioned that antisubversive actions have compelled terrorist groups to withdraw and seek hiding in the jungle","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0391","doctext":"combined army and police forces have raided an office in downtown bogota that apparently served as the financial headquarters of the drug trafficking group headed by gonzalo rodriguez gacha the second most important medellin cartel boss this announcement was made today by the colombian defense ministry it has been reported that the authorities discovered the numbers of the bank accounts the drug trafficker has in colombia and abroad the authorities confiscated 30 sophisticated computers telefax and other electronic equipment this has been another severe setback for rodriguez gacha one of the mafia bosses most wanted by the us government rodriguez gacha alias the mexican is considered to be the righthand man of pablo escobar gaviria the medellin cartels top boss gachas group has suffered many losses due to the offensive launched by the government against cocaine trafficking organizations operating in colombia over the past few days elite army troops have seized several large farms owned by rodriguez gacha in the town of pacho as well as luxurious residences in bogota a son of rodriguez gacha freddy rodriguez celades and the groups chief of finances fernando galeano berriowho is wanted by the us authoritiesare being held by colombian authorities however despite the war the government has declared on the drug trafficking gangs a superior court has revoked a warrant for the arrest of escobar gaviria rodriguez gacha and other persons linked to massacres carried out by rightist military groups being trained by israeli british us and west german mercenaries according to the investigations the ruling was made known yesterday today the country is still amazed considering that there is enough evidence to prove that the mafia leaders masterminded the massacres as reported by justice maria elena diaz who was shot to death last month evidently as a reprisal for having stated this opinion the arrest warrant also included luis rubio rojas a former mayor of the town of puerto boyaca an operations center of rightist paramilitary elements and several army detachment elements who reportedly promote terrorist squadrons it has been fully established that armed ultrarightist groups have been trained by foreign mercenaries including jair klein a former israeli army colonel who commanded his countrys antiterrorist corps several years ago","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0391","doctext":"Combined forces of the army and police have conducted a raid on an office in downtown Bogota identified as the financial headquarters for the drug trafficking network led by Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha the second most significant leader of the Medellin cartel This information was disclosed today by the Colombian Defense Ministry Reports indicate that the authorities found the bank account details of the drug trafficker both within Colombia and internationally The raid resulted in the seizure of 30 advanced computers telefax machines and other electronic devices This operation marks another significant blow to Rodriguez Gacha who is one of the mafia leaders most sought after by the US government Known as the Mexican Rodriguez Gacha is considered the righthand man of Pablo Escobar Gaviria the top boss of the Medellin cartel Gachas organization has faced numerous setbacks due to the governments aggressive actions against cocaine trafficking entities in Colombia Recently elite army units have confiscated several large estates belonging to Rodriguez Gacha in Pacho and opulent homes in Bogota Rodriguez Gachas son Freddy Rodriguez Celades and the groups chief of finances Fernando Galeano Berriowanted by US authoritiesare currently detained by Colombian officials Despite the governments declared war on drug trafficking organizations a higher court has overturned an arrest warrant for Escobar Gaviria Rodriguez Gacha and others associated with massacres executed by rightwing military groups trained by mercenaries from Israel the UK the US and West Germany according to investigations This decision was revealed yesterday The nation remains in shock given the substantial evidence implicating the mafia leaders in orchestrating the massacres as stated by Justice Maria Elena Diaz who was assassinated last month apparently as retribution for her statements The arrest warrant also involved Luis Rubio Rojas a former mayor of Puerto Boyaca a hub for rightwing paramilitary factions and several army detachment members who are allegedly promoting terrorist units It has been conclusively established that armed ultrarightist groups have received training from foreign mercenaries including Jair Klein a former Israeli army colonel who once led his nations antiterrorist unit","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0392","doctext":"colombian president virgilio barco said in a message to the international community which was issued this evening by the presidency of the republic that the survival of colombia one of the most stable and oldest democracies in latin america is in danger the colombian president categorically stated we cannot rest until we have destroyed the drug trafficking organizations we have captured thousands of people and confiscated millions of dollars in properties and aircraft and we will steadfastly pursue the drug traffickers despite their resources and more sophisticated weapons the presidency said that barcos message was also broadcast by the most important television networks in the united states drug traffickers must understand that they are international fugitives running from a civilized society barco said in his message the president added that there must be no respite or home for them and that there must be no market for their drugs barcos dramatic message to the international community was broadcast shortly after it was learned that fabio ochoa restrepo father of jorge luis fabio and david ochoa vasquez whose extradition has been requested by the us authorities sent a public letter to barco proposing that they start with a clean slate barco added that drug trafficking cartels have to know that they are not just struggling against colombia because the whole world is united in its indignation and in its solidarity with the actions we are currently carrying out virgilio barco said drug trafficking is a criminal enterprise that is being nurtured by the habits of millions of cocaine consumers some of whom are probably listening those who depend on cocaine have permitted the appearance of the most violent criminal organization that the world has known the president stated what initially seemed a matter of personal habits has had explosive consequences for society he added barco warned the international community naturally it is more important for you to reduce the demand than for us to reduce the offer we cannot fully destroy drug trafficking while it is capable of achieving extraordinary profits and while there are thousands of persons who consume illegal drugs somewhere in some country the colombian government began an allout war against the drug cartels 10 days ago following the assassination of senator and liberal party presidential candidate luis carlos galan on 18 august","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0392","doctext":"Colombian President Virgilio Barco declared in a message to the international community this evening that the survival of Colombia one of Latin Americas most stable and longstanding democracies is at risk Barco emphasized the relentless pursuit and destruction of drug trafficking organizations highlighting the arrest of thousands and the seizure of millions of dollars worth of properties and aircraft His message was also aired by major US television networks Barco insisted that drug traffickers are international fugitives fleeing from civilized societies and that they should find no respite or market for their drugs This urgent message followed the public letter from Fabio Ochoa Restrepo father of Jorge Luis Fabio and David Ochoa Vasquez whose extradition has been requested by US authorities proposing a fresh start Barco underscored that the fight against drug trafficking cartels is a global effort with the entire world standing in solidarity with Colombias actions He described drug trafficking as a criminal enterprise fueled by millions of cocaine users contributing to the emergence of one of the most violent criminal organizations ever known Barco warned that reducing demand is crucial for the international community as Colombia alone cannot eradicate drug trafficking while its enormous profits attract thousands of users worldwide The Colombian government launched an allout war against the drug cartels 10 days ago following the assassination of Senator and Liberal Party presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan on August 18","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0393","doctext":"in view of the recent incidents at tobalaba airport the communist party of chile pcch has issued the following communique the dictatorship intends to use still unclear incidents that took place a few days ago at tobalaba airport to create a climate of provocation and alarm with the purpose of disrupting the development of the political process that should lead to a democratic victory on 14 december pinochets open intervention in the development of the electoral process remained clear in his 23 august speech and was recently denounced by opposition leader patricio aylwin and by all opposition political forces the declaration issued by the national intelligence center cni an organization that for many years has shamefully violated the most basic rights of the chilean people by using the most cruel and inhuman forms of terror and violence against chilean democrats and whose dissolution has been proposed even by the governments candidate hernan buchi intends to misguide the people by once again trying to implicate the pcch in an incident in which it had no participation whatsoever the cni declaration expressly ordered by authorities of the regime goes to the extreme of infamously manipulating family ties to attack our general secretary comrade volodia teitelboim the regime seeks to create a climate of terror and intimidation in order to impose the antidemocratic demands recently made by pinochet to this end and as pinochet himself has stated the regime is willing even to resort to force once again part of this plan is the murder of luis vargas who was arrested and tortured by the cni and later thrown out of a fifth floor window of the military court building after being falsely charged with having an arsenal in his home the scandalous court decision that leaves unpunished those responsible for the inhuman death of rodrigo rojas denegri and the serious injury of carmen gloria quintana the shameful supreme court decision clearing those responsible for the horrible crimes against 10 chileans in late 1976 the regimes intention to impose a new amnesty law to leave thousands of cases of violation of human rights in the past 16 years unpunished the arrest and incommunicado detention of 13 people among them a pregnant woman allegedly involved in the incidents at the tobalaba airport and for whose physical and psychological integrity we fear this is the consequence of pinochet the cni and the circles close to the dictatorships despair in view of the progress made by the democratic struggle and the growing unity of all oposition forces around a single presidential candidate and a common platform designed to democratize the country as always when it feels threatened the dictatorship has decided to divide and confuse the opposition forces we appeal to all democrats to come together even more firmly so the level of unity achieved by the opposition sector will not allow such maneuvers to jeopardize the resolute progress toward the much desired democracy and freedom for our people we also urge that this provocation be denounced by doubling efforts to overwhelmingly defeat the dictatorship on 14 december thus taking a decisive step in the struggle to definitively oust this regime of hatred death and pain signed americo zorrilla jaime insunza and carlos molinas for the communist party of chile","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0393","doctext":"In response to the recent occurrences at Tobalaba Airport the Communist Party of Chile PCCh released a statement the dictatorship seeks to exploit the unclear events at Tobalaba Airport to foster provocation and panic aiming to derail the political process leading to the democratic victory anticipated on December 14 Pinochets overt interference in the electoral process was evident in his August 23 speech and has been condemned by opposition leader Patricio Aylwin and all opposition forces The National Intelligence Center CNIan agency notorious for egregious human rights abuses against Chilean democrats and whose dissolution has even been suggested by the governments candidate Hernán Büchiaims to mislead the public by falsely associating the PCCh with an incident it had no involvement in The CNIs statement mandated by regime authorities goes so far as to dishonorably manipulate family connections to target our general secretary Comrade Volodia Teitelboim The regime is attempting to instill fear and coercion to enforce Pinochets recent antidemocratic demands and is prepared to resort to violence if necessary as Pinochet himself has indicated This strategy includes the murder of Luis Vargas who was detained tortured and then thrown from a fifthfloor window of the military court building after being falsely accused of possessing an arsenal the outrageous court decision absolving those responsible for the brutal death of Rodrigo Rojas Denegri and the severe injury of Carmen Gloria Quintana the disgraceful Supreme Court ruling that exonerates those guilty of heinous crimes against ten Chileans in late 1976 the regimes plan to enact a new amnesty law to ensure impunity for thousands of human rights violations over the past 16 years and the arrest and incommunicado detention of 13 individuals including a pregnant woman allegedly linked to the Tobalaba Airport incidents whose physical and psychological wellbeing is of great concern These actions reflect the desperation of Pinochet the CNI and their supporters in the face of the democratic movements progress and the unified opposition backing a single presidential candidate and platform aimed at democratizing the nation As always when threatened the dictatorship seeks to divide and confuse opposition forces We call on all democrats to unite more steadfastly so that the oppositions unity will prevent such tactics from hindering the determined march toward the democracy and freedom our people desire We also urge everyone to denounce this provocation by redoubling efforts to decisively defeat the dictatorship on December 14 taking a crucial step in the fight to permanently remove this regime of hatred death and suffering Signed Americo Zorrilla Jaime Insunza and Carlos Molinas for the Communist Party of Chile","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0394","doctext":"seven powerful bombs were set off in bogota and medellin early this morning in what seems to be the continuation of the war declared by the drug traffickers in reprisal for the major blows they have been dealt by the authorities in various areas of colombia according to the initial police reports six bombs exploded in medellin the countrys secondlargest city where the response from the drug dealers has been more strongly felt in recent days the bombs were placed in liquor stores where according to official estimates the damage is extensive medellin was the first city hit by the drug cartels counterattack after the socalled extraditables issued a communique in which they vowed to wage a war on the government judges businessmen and journalists nationwide the extraditables are drug traffickers sought by us courts on sunday nine bombs exploded and completely destroyed several stateowned banks meanwhile another bomb exploded in bogota in front of a travel agency but the extent of the damage has yet to be reported the intense offensive by president virgilio barcos administration began 2 weeks ago in the wake of a number of criminal attacks that claimed the lives of presidential hopeful luis carlos galan a highranking police officer and a judge the police reported today that for the first time combined army and police forces raided several properties owned by hernando suarez burgos words indistinct the ruling liberal party in southwestern narino department units of the elite forces the main ones involved in the operations also raided the private residence of businessman edgardo barros president of the sporting soccer club of cali police spokesmen also reported today that more than 7000 people who had been arrested since the beginning of the offensive were released when it was fully proven they had no links with the drug mafias meanwhile approximately 4000 people remain in custody awaiting judicial rulings","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0394","doctext":"Early this morning seven powerful bombs detonated in Bogota and Medellin seemingly as part of the ongoing war declared by drug traffickers in retaliation for recent significant blows from authorities across Colombia Initial police reports indicate that six bombs exploded in Medellin the countrys secondlargest city where drug dealers responses have been especially intense in recent days The bombs were planted in liquor stores causing extensive damage according to official estimates Medellin was the first target of the drug cartels counterattack following a communiqué from the socalled extraditables in which they pledged to wage a war on the government judges businessmen and journalists nationwide The extraditables are drug traffickers wanted by US courts On Sunday nine bombs completely destroyed several stateowned banks Additionally another bomb exploded in front of a travel agency in Bogota though the damage assessment is yet to be reported President Virgilio Barcos administration initiated an intense offensive two weeks ago after a series of criminal attacks that resulted in the deaths of presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan a highranking police officer and a judge Police announced today that for the first time combined army and police forces raided several properties owned by Hernando Suarez Burgos a member of the ruling Liberal Party in the southwestern Narino department Units of the elite forces primarily involved in these operations also raided the private residence of businessman Edgardo Barros president of the Sporting Soccer Club of Cali Police spokesmen further reported that over 7000 individuals arrested since the offensive began were released once it was conclusively proven they had no connections to the drug mafias Meanwhile approximately 4000 people remain in custody awaiting judicial decisions","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0395","doctext":"foreign criminals including a person of arab origin participated in the assassination of senator luis carlos galan the liberal party presidential candidate who was gunned down in bogota on 18 august according to general miguel maza marquez chief of the administrative department of security das there is a person of arab origin who apparently has been linked closely to the crime maza marquez told the media today after meeting with colombian president virgilio barco vargas with whom he discussed the drafting of new security measures to protect the presidential candidates the suspect jubis hazvumb spelling as received who was arrested along with four other colombians in bogota 2 days after galans assassination is very much involved said maza who in late may was the target of a dynamite attack carried out in bogota in which he was not wounded we have received enough evidence to confirm that foreigners participated in senator galans assassination the das chief said he added that the investigations that have been carried out to locate the perpetrators have so far been successful we have reached the conclusion that many people were involved in galans murder and that it was wellplanned maza said he also announced that the presidential candidates will receive starting today additional personal security provided by the government","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0395","doctext":"Foreign criminals including an individual of Arab descent were involved in the murder of Senator Luis Carlos Galan the Liberal Partys presidential candidate who was shot dead in Bogota on August 18 stated General Miguel Maza Marquez head of the Administrative Department of Security DAS A person of Arab origin who appears to be closely connected to the crime Maza Marquez informed the press today after a discussion with Colombian President Virgilio Barco Vargas regarding the implementation of new security measures for presidential candidates The suspect Jubis Hazvumb spelling as received was detained with four other Colombians in Bogota two days after Galans murder He is heavily involved Maza mentioned who himself was targeted in a dynamite attack in Bogota in late May but emerged unscathed We have gathered sufficient evidence to confirm that foreigners were part of Senator Galans assassination the DAS chief declared He further noted that the ongoing investigations to identify the perpetrators have been fruitful We have determined that numerous individuals were involved in Galans killing and that it was meticulously planned Maza added He also revealed that starting today presidential candidates will be provided with additional personal security by the government","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0396","doctext":"before addressing the issue of colombia minister shahal pointed out i do not know about any cartels in colombia nor did i meet any cattle breeders reference to the profession claimed begin recording shahal we have an excellent relationship with colombia in several very concrete spheres these include the purchase of coal for which we signed a 4year contract during my visit there about a year ago that contract has been fulfilled to the satisfaction of both sides the colombian coal is excellent as is the price we pay for it we are a very good customer and the relations between us are very close end recording by the way the trade agreement between the two countries was formulated by the lady in the news monica de greiff who was the energy ministry director general during minister shahals visit to columbia at present she is bogotas justice minister and is hiding in the united states from the drug cartels assassination threats minister shahal stressed that in his meetings with the administration heads in colombia the latter had lavished praise on the assistance extended by our defense sector to colombia begin recording shahal it is absolutely true israel trained colombian defense establishment elements this was done in the customary way and with the approval of the defense minister colombia bought security products from israel such as the kfir planes which were the other side of the coal purchase on the day i met with the colombian president he signed an order approving the purchase of the kfir planes by the colombian air force a day later we signed the coal agreement the total value of the deal was about 200 to 250 million for each side passage omitted end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0396","doctext":"Before discussing Colombia Minister Shahal mentioned he was unaware of any cartels in Colombia and had not met any cattle breeders He emphasized the strong relationship between the two countries highlighting a 4year coal purchase contract signed during his visit a year ago which has been successfully fulfilled Shahal praised the quality and cost of Colombian coal noting the close trade relations The trade agreement was orchestrated by Monica de Greiff who was the Energy Ministry Director General during Shahals visit and is now Bogotas Justice Minister currently hiding in the United States due to assassination threats from the drug cartel Shahal highlighted the Colombian administrations appreciation for the support from Israels defense sector He confirmed that Israel trained Colombian defense personnel with approval from their Defense Minister and sold security products including Kfir planes to Colombia A significant deal was finalized the day after Shahal met the Colombian President who authorized the purchase of Kfir planes coinciding with the coal agreement The total value of the deal was approximately 200 to 250 million for each side","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0397","doctext":"five hundred colombian judges have announced their joint resignation in protest of the abolition of the jury which makes the judges fully responsible for a sentence the judges have also complained that they do not have enough official protection the judicial branch national association asociacion nacional del poder judicial asonal reported today that the government decision which became effective on 28 august represents a grave danger for the judges because they are fully responsible for declaring a person guilty and condemning the culprits a group of litigant lawyers also announced today that they will not participate in public hearings until the reinstatement of the jury whose abolition they consider unconstitutional asonal secretary general orlando morales told efe that the joint resignation involves 550 judges in bogota and cundinamarca the department in which the countrys capital is located the resignation could be announced during the weekend as a continuation of the 16 august strike when 4600 judges demanded more protection to do their work morales added more than 200 officials have been murdered since the colombian justice system began its struggle against the drug lords in 1981 three judges have been murdered so far this year they were in charge of lawsuits against the most sought after drug trafficking leaders in the country the lawsuits were later suspended colombian justice minister monica de greiff traveled to the united states on 25 august to request 25 million in aid to guarantee the protection of colombian judges and their relatives the minister and her 3yearold son have been threatened by the drug trafficking mafias","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0397","doctext":"In Colombia 500 judges have collectively decided to resign in opposition to the removal of the jury system which places full sentencing responsibility on judges They have also voiced concerns over insufficient official protection The Judicial Branch National Association Asonal stated that the governments decision effective since August 28 poses a significant threat to judges as it makes them solely accountable for convicting individuals Additionally a group of litigant lawyers has declared they will boycott public hearings until the jury system is reinstated deeming its abolition unconstitutional Orlando Morales Asonals Secretary General mentioned that the joint resignation encompasses 550 judges from Bogotá and Cundinamarca the region housing the nations capital This resignation could be announced over the weekend as a followup to the August 16 strike where 4600 judges demanded better protection Since 1981 more than 200 officials have been killed amid the judiciarys battle against drug lords with three judges murdered this year alone while handling highprofile drug trafficking cases Colombian Justice Minister Monica de Greiff went to the United States on August 25 to seek 25 million in aid to ensure the safety of judges and their families Both she and her threeyearold son have been threatened by drug trafficking mafias","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0398","doctext":"the colombian defense ministry in bogota confirmed today that at least threefourths of the 10797 people arrested after senator luis carlos galans murder on 18 august have been released the releases took place as the preventive arrest deadlines established in the state of siege decrees issued on 25 august by president virgilio barcos liberal government began to expire colonel eduardo arevalo press director for the defense ministry told afp that the authorities could only detain suspects for 7 working days it is quite different when arrests are made on specific drug trafficking charges he explained there are no exact figures regarding the persons released but i can assure you that at least threefourths of the detainees are involved col arevalo said that proportion of the almost 10797 detentions made during the operations carried out throughout the country against common criminals and presumed accomplices of the drug trafficking mafias leads to the assumption that approximately 3500 people remain in custody at the jails police inspection offices and other branches the legal situation of these individuals will be established as their terms expire in accordance with the law arevalo said arevalo explained to afp that there have been a few difficulties regarding those who have been detained and arrested adding that the difficulties stem from the work stoppage in the judicial branch in protest over the assassination of justice carlos valencia in bogota he said that among the detainees are three individuals who could be extradited to the united states one of the extraditables is eduardo martinez romero captured while he was vacationing on his farm in tolu a village in the northwestern province of sucre on the caribbean coast approximately 750 km from bogota and his transfer to the united states could come at any moment the procedures for martinez romeros extradition were carried out uneventfully after the us embassy made the request however it has been reported that his extradition may be postponed for a few days because the supreme court suspended the deadlines for the election of justices at 27 higher courts the supreme courts constitutional chamber and the attorney general have 10 working days to state their positions regarding the legality of the executive decrees without which the government would have to abstain from authorizing future extraditions we must not act hastily because we do not want to make errors some of the extraditables may be innocent communications minister carlos lemus told afp","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0398","doctext":"The Colombian Defense Ministry in Bogota has confirmed that over 75 of the 10797 individuals detained following the assassination of Senator Luis Carlos Galan on August 18 have been released These releases occurred as the preventive arrest periods set by the state of siege decrees issued by President Virgilio Barcos liberal government on August 25 started lapsing Colonel Eduardo Arevalo the Defense Ministrys press director informed AFP that suspects could only be held for seven working days However he noted that arrests related to specific drug trafficking charges are handled differently While exact figures are not available I can assure that at least threefourths of the detainees have been released Colonel Arevalo stated This percentage of the nearly 10797 arrests made during nationwide operations against common criminals and suspected drug trafficking accomplices suggests that around 3500 individuals remain in custody in various facilities Their legal statuses will be determined as their detention periods expire according to the law Arevalo added He also mentioned that there have been some difficulties with those detained partly due to a judicial branch work stoppage protesting the assassination of Justice Carlos Valencia in Bogota Among the detainees are three individuals who may be extradited to the United States One of them Eduardo Martinez Romero was arrested while vacationing on his farm in Tolu Sucre on the Caribbean coast about 750 km from Bogota and could be extradited at any moment The extradition process for Martinez Romero proceeded smoothly after a request from the US Embassy although his extradition might be delayed because the Supreme Court suspended deadlines for electing justices at 27 higher courts The Supreme Courts constitutional chamber and the attorney general have ten working days to opine on the legality of the executive decrees without which the government would have to refrain from approving future extraditions We must not rush to avoid mistakes Some of those facing extradition could be innocent Communications Minister Carlos Lemus told AFP","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0399","doctext":"the resignations of three of the judges in charge of investigating the murders of the governor of antioquia another judge and the antioquia police commander were announced today moreover two of the judges left colombia meanwhile almost 4000 members of the national police and the medellin security forces will patrol the metropolitan area throughout the night revenue guards carabineros goes special operations group agents members of the citizen order department departamento de orden ciudadano and traffic policemen will be on alert among the measures planned by the metropolitan police for the curfew that begins tonight in medellin are the installation of 18 checkpoints strategically located at the metropolitan areas leading entrances and exits three hundred and fifty policemen will guard the checkpoints and conduct searches they will work aroundthe clock searching vehicles and individuals traveling in those areas the nine permanent and nine mobile checkpoints will be useful in locating weapons explosives drugs criminals and stolen vehicles several of the checkpoints will be reinforced with armored antiriot vehicles in anticipation of clashes","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0399","doctext":"Today the resignations of three judges responsible for probing the murders of Antioquias governor another judge and the police commander of Antioquia were revealed Additionally two of these judges have left Colombia Meanwhile nearly 4000 officers from the national police and Medellins security forces will patrol the metropolitan area overnight Revenue guards carabineros agents from the Special Operations Group GOES members of the Citizen Order Department and traffic officers will remain vigilant To enforce the curfew starting tonight in Medellin the metropolitan police have planned 18 strategically placed checkpoints at key entry and exit points in the metropolitan area Three hundred fifty police officers will monitor these checkpoints conducting searches around the clock The nine permanent and nine mobile checkpoints will help detect weapons explosives drugs criminals and stolen vehicles Some checkpoints will be bolstered with armored antiriot vehicles in case of potential clashes","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0400","doctext":"president julio maria saguinetti yesterday sent a telegram to colombian president virgilio barco vargas expressing his solidarity over the death of senator luis carlos galan he said that the civic spirit of the people will triumph over organized crime its accomplices and its protectors sanguinetti added that it was with pain and with indignation that he received the news of the death of the colombian senator murdered by criminals at the service of spurious interests sanguinetti concluded by saying that he hopes that this tragic event will strengthen the civic spirit which will eventually triumph over organized crime its accomplices and its protectors","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0400","doctext":"President Julio Maria Saguinetti sent a telegram to Colombian President Virgilio Barco Vargas expressing his solidarity over the death of Senator Luis Carlos Galan He emphasized that the civic spirit of the people will prevail over organized crime its accomplices and its protectors Sanguinetti mentioned he received the news of the senators death with pain and with indignation noting that Galan was murdered by criminals at the service of spurious interests He concluded by expressing hope that this tragic event will reinforce the civic spirit which will eventually triumph over organized crime its accomplices and its protectors","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0401","doctext":"defense minister general filmo lopez uzcategui confirmed today that venezuelan soldiers are being deployed to the colombian border in an effort to detect the possible flight of guerrillas or drug traffickers following the offensive launched by the neighboring countrys security forces after the murder of liberal leader luis carlos galan although the defense minister described the situation on the border as normal he said that the military presence is being reinforced in apure state on the colombian border lopez uzcategui said i have issued very precise instructions to further reinforce surveillance and control with military personnel and he underscored that military commands from both countries are in constant contact the minister did not directly deny the possibility that drug traffickers may have entered venezuelan territory but he stressed that the measures that have been implemented are yielding results","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0401","doctext":"Defense Minister General Filmo Lopez Uzcategui announced today that Venezuelan soldiers are being sent to the Colombian border to monitor for guerrillas or drug traffickers who might flee following a security offensive in Colombia after the assassination of liberal leader Luis Carlos Galan Although the defense minister described the border situation as normal he noted an increased military presence in Apure state along the border Lopez Uzcategui stated I have given very specific orders to enhance surveillance and control with military forces emphasizing that military commands from both nations are in regular communication While not outright denying the possibility of drug traffickers entering Venezuela he highlighted that the measures taken are producing results","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0402","doctext":"the local press reported today that a former law student who had been kidnapped has been found murdered in a district in northern guatemala city the press notes this is but one more instance in the wave of violence that has gripped guatemala during the past few weeks the body of victor alfonso pomas 30 who was kidnapped on 28 august had knife wounds and his ears were stuffed with cotton in another development the rujunel junam council of ethnic communities has issued a communique demanding the return of seven kidnapped university students and condemning the death of nine peasants who were members of the civil selfdefense patrols in san cristobal verapaz in northern guatemala according to a report issued by the army at the time the nine peasant members of the civil selfdefense patrols were killed when a military patrol mistook them for guerrillas moreover the managerial sectors information office oficina de informacion del sector empresarial ofisem today released statistics showing that violence has increased 1000 percent in guatemala during the past few weeks according to ofisem compared to 1988 the number of missing persons has increased 600 percent subversion 550 percent drug trafficking 200 percent crime 140 percent thefts 83 percent and murders 67 percent","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0402","doctext":"Today local media reported that a former law student who had been kidnapped was found murdered in a northern district of Guatemala City This incident is part of a rising tide of violence in Guatemala over the past few weeks The body of Victor Alfonso Pomas 30 who was kidnapped on August 28 bore knife wounds and had cotton stuffed in his ears Additionally the Rujunel Junam Council of Ethnic Communities released a statement demanding the return of seven kidnapped university students and condemning the killing of nine peasants members of the civil selfdefense patrols in San Cristobal Verapaz northern Guatemala An army report indicated that the nine peasants were killed when a military patrol mistook them for guerrillas Furthermore the managerial sectors information office OFISEM published statistics today showing a 1000 percent increase in violence in Guatemala over the past few weeks According to OFISEM compared to 1988 there has been a 600 percent rise in missing persons 550 percent in subversion 200 percent in drug trafficking 140 percent in crime 83 percent in thefts and 67 percent in murders","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0403","doctext":"the police reported that cattleman liberto gutierrez marquez the alleged front man of the medellin cartel and brother of a former colombian attorney general was found murdered today approximately 500 km northwest of bogota the source said that liberto gutierrez had recently disappeared and apparently had been kidnapped by maoist peoples liberation army epl guerrillas but this was not confirmed gutierrez corpse was found today in ayapel municipality cordoba department approximately 500 km northwest of bogota but the date of his death is not known liberto gutierrez owned a farm next to the now confiscated napoles farm which belonged to pablo escobar gaviria considered the medellin cartel leader gutierrez farm located in puerto triunfo a zone in magdalena medio antioquia department had a landing strip in which a turbocommander 2000 stolen by drug traffickers from a colombian air force base fac in bogota had landed on 2 march 1988 fac fighter planes chased the thieves up to liberdo gutierrez farm and bombed both the aircraft and the landing strip as well as the napoles farm killing a cook who worked in escobars house as a result of the incident it was discovered that the owner of the farm and landing strip used by the drug traffickers was also the brother of alfredo gutierrez who was appointed attorney general of colombia following the murder of carlos mauro hoyos on 25 january 1988 because of the suspicion that his brother was a front man for pablo escobar attorney general alfredo gutierrez resigned on 28 march 1988 2 months after assuming his post the attorney generals resignation occurred during a general offensive in medellin against drug traffickers following hoyos murder during which farms were raided and arsenals and documents confiscated","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0403","doctext":"Authorities disclosed that Liberto Gutierrez Marquez suspected to be an associate of the Medellin cartel and sibling of a former Colombian attorney general was discovered dead today around 500 km northwest of Bogota Sources indicated that Gutierrez had recently vanished and was possibly kidnapped by the Maoist Peoples Liberation Army EPL guerrillas though this remains unconfirmed His body was found in Ayapel Cordoba department with the exact date of his death unknown Gutierrez owned a farm adjacent to the confiscated Napoles estate once owned by Pablo Escobar Gaviria identified as the Medellin cartel leader Gutierrezs farm situated in Puerto Triunfo within the Magdalena Medio region of Antioquia featured a landing strip where a Turbocommander 2000 stolen by drug traffickers from a Colombian Air Force base in Bogota landed on March 2 1988 FAC fighter jets pursued the thieves to Gutierrezs farm bombing the aircraft and the landing strip along with Napoles farm resulting in the death of a cook employed at Escobars residence This incident revealed that the farm and landing strip used by the drug traffickers belonged to Liberto Gutierrez brother of Alfredo Gutierrez who became attorney general after Carlos Mauro Hoyos was murdered on January 25 1988 Due to suspicions linking his brother to Pablo Escobar Alfredo Gutierrez resigned as attorney general on March 28 1988 just two months into his tenure His resignation coincided with a broad crackdown in Medellin against drug traffickers following Hoyos assassination during which numerous farms were searched and arsenals and documents seized","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0404","doctext":"we now have some statements made exclusively to madrid radio by a former member of the chilean secret police jose manuel martin medem reports martin medem the exiles from chile argentina and uruguay repeatedly stated that while there were military dictatorships in their countries the armed forces of the southern half of latin america acted jointlly without respecting borders in repression in this way they were able to kidnap an exile from where he had taken refuge and make him return to the country of origin where many were tortured and murdered our colleague javier gonzalez has now managed a witness report that confirms these accusations begin recording gonzalez a former member of dina national intellegence directorate the chilean secret service under pinochet has asked requested political asylum in spain he is juan jose soto vargas who worked in the dina citizens intelligence brigade he has turned away from the regime although he maintained his ideological stance soto vargas a doctor by profession and a pastor of an evangelical church has made exclusive statements to madrid radio in which he confirms police cooperation between the regions military governments during the period of state terrorism soto vargas we in the chilean embassy worked with the argentine federal police and with the argentine armed forces in the fight against subversion in 1976 and shortly before isabel martinez de peron left power we also worked jointly with the security forces of uraguay paraguay and brazil i worked in the chilean embassy in brazil with the agreement of the national information service of the brazilian central agency well relations were the best and this was simply because the south american armed forces at to install itself in south america or to impose itself through guerrilla tactics and violence gonzalez soto vargas has already requested political asylum in other european countries which he has had to leave for different reasons he says that he did not torture or kill anyone and that things like this did not happen in chile however he admits that general carlos prats the head of the army under president allende was assassinated in buenos aires under orders of the pinochet government soto vargas there is proof even judicial proof that there was participation by highranking members of the chilean army who were ordered to carry out assassinations for example when i worked in the military section of the chilean embassy in argentina gen victor hugo barriera barriera of the army intelligence service an there was talk in the chilean embassy that the chilean highranking officer had ordered the physical extermination of prats as heard end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0404","doctext":"Exclusive statements made to Madrid radio by a former Chilean secret police member have surfaced Jose Manuel Martin Medem reports that exiles from Chile Argentina and Uruguay have long claimed that their countries military dictatorships collaborated across borders to repress dissent These regimes often kidnapped exiles forcing them back to their home countries where they faced torture and death Our colleague Javier Gonzalez has obtained a witness report that supports these allegations A former member of DINA the Chilean secret service during Pinochets rule Juan Jose Soto Vargas is seeking political asylum in Spain Soto Vargas who served in the DINA citizens intelligence brigade has distanced himself from the regime while maintaining his ideological beliefs As a doctor and evangelical pastor he exclusively told Madrid radio about the cooperation among Southern Cone military governments during the era of state terrorism Soto Vargas confirmed that during 1976 while stationed at the Chilean embassy he collaborated with Argentinas federal police and armed forces against subversion Joint operations also involved security forces from Uruguay Paraguay and Brazil He worked in Brazil with the approval of the Brazilian National Information Service Soto Vargas has sought asylum in other European countries but had to leave due to various reasons He denies involvement in torture or killings asserting such actions did not occur in Chile However he acknowledges that General Carlos Prats who headed the army under President Allende was assassinated in Buenos Aires under orders from the Pinochet government Soto Vargas provided evidence including judicial proof of highranking Chilean army officers involvement in these assassinations He recounted that during his tenure at the Chilean embassy in Argentina General Victor Hugo Barriera of the army intelligence service was implicated in the discussions about the assassination of Prats","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0405","doctext":"colombian authorities have arrested two men suspected of being involved in the murder of colombian liberal party candidate luis carlos galan alvaro delgado and jorge andres canaveral the suspects were accompanied by two women whose names have not yet been released the authorities stated that jorge andres canaveral words indistinct appears wearing a hat and holding a sign during the soacha demonstration during which political leader galan was killed the authorities said that the other individual was carrying forged papers and was born in la victoria valle department he was carrying a forged passport under the name of juan carlos gonzalez mesa born in cali words indistinct names but born in word indistinct the second individual said he is a 26yearold bank employee he was arrested when leaving el conquistador building","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0405","doctext":"Colombian officials have detained two individuals suspected of involvement in the assassination of Colombian Liberal Party candidate Luis Carlos Galan Alvaro Delgado and Jorge Andres Canaveral The suspects were in the company of two women whose identities remain undisclosed Authorities noted that Jorge Andres Canaveral was seen wearing a hat and holding a sign during the Soacha demonstration where political figure Galan was assassinated Officials mentioned that the other suspect born in La Victoria in the Valle department was found with forged documents including a passport under the alias Juan Carlos Gonzalez Mesa born in Cali The second suspect who claims to be a 26yearold bank employee was apprehended while leaving the El Conquistador building","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0406","doctext":"the 12 european economic community eec member states thursday condemned the recent series of political assassinations in colombia and expressed support for bogotas efforts to combat the countrys drug lords in a statement released here by the french foreign ministry the eec spoke out against the killings in particular the murder of senator luis carlos galan sarmiento spelling as received the 12 states deeply deplore the loss of a man who fought for freedom peace and development in colombia the statement said senator galan was killed august 18 while attending an election rally in a bogota suburb the 12 also expressed the eecs backing for colombian moves to step up struggle against the countrys drug traffickers and said they were convinced that the strengthening of its democratic institutions will enable colombia to overcome the present difficulties","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0406","doctext":"On Thursday the 12 European Economic Community EEC member states denounced the recent political assassinations in Colombia showing solidarity with Bogotas fight against drug lords The French Foreign Ministry released a statement where the EEC condemned the killings especially the murder of Senator Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento The statement highlighted that the 12 states deeply regret the loss of a man who championed freedom peace and development in Colombia Senator Galan was assassinated on August 18 during an election rally in a Bogota suburb Additionally the 12 states reaffirmed their support for Colombian efforts to intensify the battle against drug traffickers and expressed their belief that strengthening democratic institutions would help Colombia overcome its current challenges","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0407","doctext":"there has been another attack in medellin the third in less than 24 hours according to authorities the target was the pintuco paint factory located in san diego southern medellin there are two differing reports on the attack the first one states that a rocket was launched from the mountains according to witnesses the rocket hit a car dealership billboard which diverted the rocket causing it to hit the factorys outer wall other reports say that the blast was caused by a bomb set in an ice cream cart left in front of the building four people were injured in the blast and have been taken to the hospital several buildings were damaged as were the windows roofs and facades of several car dealerships pintuco factory firemen are now clearing up the rubble and broken windows the police and the army are conducting investigations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0407","doctext":"Another attack has taken place in Medellin marking the third incident within a span of 24 hours Authorities have identified the pintuco paint factory in San Diego southern Medellin as the target Conflicting reports have emerged about the nature of the attack One account suggests a rocket was fired from the mountains hitting a car dealership billboard before striking the factorys exterior wall Alternatively other sources claim the explosion resulted from a bomb set in an ice cream cart positioned outside the building The bombing injured four individuals who have been transported to the hospital Several buildings including car dealerships suffered damage to windows roofs and facades Firemen from the pintuco paint factory are currently clearing debris and shattered glass Both the police and the army are investigating the incident","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0408","doctext":"interior minister agustin mantilla today categorically denied that members of the medellin cartel have entered peru he reiterated that the border with colombia was closed as a security measure he added that the national police are coordinating actions with colombian police and with the garrisons that guard the border towns to prevent drug traffickers of the medellin cartel from entering peru minister mantilla made these comments at the police headquarters where the 8th anniversary of the creation of the police bomb squad was celebrated","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0408","doctext":"Interior Minister Agustin Mantilla firmly denied today that members of the Medellin Cartel have infiltrated Peru He emphasized that the border with Colombia remains closed as a security measure Mantilla mentioned that the national police are working in coordination with Colombian police and border garrisons to prevent Medellin Cartel drug traffickers from entering Peru These remarks were made at the police headquarters during the celebration of the 8th anniversary of the police bomb squads creation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0409","doctext":"tabatinga amazonas state in tabatinga 1700 km from manaus police with the support of the brazilian army and the southern unified command east of colombia yesterday began an offensive against the drug traffickers of the medellin and cali cartels romeu tuma director general of the federal police department planned the police action in a meeting with general augusto rodrigues arango of the southern unified command and colonel luis fernando guzman vasquez of army headquarters in leticia colombia tuma said that the drug traffickers left medellin and cali in small airplanes probably with false documents to go to manaus where they would prepare to leave for europe and the united states all the hotels of manaus are under strict surveillance the first attempts by the drug traffickers to enter brazil were discovered when the police found three imported cars the cars which are luxury models made in the united states and japan are included in a list of 26 cars sent to the federal police by the colombian justice ministry the cars were left by an unidentified colombian at a car wash in tabatinga as the cars were not picked up by their owners for several days the owner of the car wash removed the carss tires and called the federal police who took the cars to police facilities yesterday tuma believes that the drug traffickers were planning to stay in brazil after the murder of several colombian officials but in the face of the offensive mounted by president virgilio barco they decided to move on tuma already has the warrant for the arrest of 12 members of the medellin and cali cartels from the colombian justice ministry general rodrigues arango said that the brazilian border with colombia is well guarded by brazilian army troops","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0409","doctext":"Tabatinga Amazonas State In Tabatinga which is 1700 km from Manaus the police supported by the Brazilian Army and the Southern Unified Command based east of Colombia commenced an operation yesterday against drug traffickers from the Medellin and Cali cartels Romeu Tuma the Federal Police Departments director general coordinated this action during a meeting with General Augusto Rodrigues Arango of the Southern Unified Command and Colonel Luis Fernando Guzman Vasquez from the army headquarters in Leticia Colombia Tuma explained that the traffickers departed Medellin and Cali using small airplanes likely with forged documents en route to Manaus intending to travel onward to Europe and the United States All hotels in Manaus are now under stringent watch The initial detection of the traffickers attempt to enter Brazil occurred when police discovered three luxury cars imported from the United States and Japan These vehicles were part of a batch of 26 cars reported to the Federal Police by the Colombian Justice Ministry An unidentified Colombian left these cars at a car wash in Tabatinga When the cars remained unclaimed for several days the car wash owner removed their tires and alerted the Federal Police who then seized the vehicles Tuma suspects the traffickers were originally planning to remain in Brazil following the assassination of several Colombian officials but due to the crackdown initiated by President Virgilio Barco they decided to leave Tuma has already obtained arrest warrants for 12 members of the Medellin and Cali cartels from the Colombian Justice Ministry General Rodrigues Arango confirmed that the Brazilian border with Colombia is being securely monitored by Brazilian army troops","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0410","doctext":"two unsuccessful attacks were perpetrated in medellin last evening shortly before the curfew was enforced one attack was aimed at the ecopetrol colombian petroleum enterprise fuel storage tanks and the other against the country club however the curfew resulted in a miracle last night not a single person was killed in medellin the decrease in public transportation including buses jitneys and even private vehicles began around 2100 people living in medellin and itagui rode clinging to the vehicles doors in clusters in order to get home on time and avoid arrest by the authorities","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0410","doctext":"Two failed attacks occurred in Medellin last night just before the curfew started One attack targeted the Ecopetrol fuel storage tanks while the other was directed at the country club Remarkably the curfew led to a night without any fatalities in Medellin Public transportation including buses jitneys and private cars decreased around 9 PM Residents of Medellin and Itagui clung to vehicle doors in groups to ensure they reached home in time and avoided being arrested by the authorities","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0411","doctext":"ricaldone institute director father giusseppe coro protested today the murder of a young mechanics student and later attempts to involve the institute in illegal activities in this country which is at war the ricaldone insitute is one of several important schools run by salesian priests in el salvador father coro stated during a news conference that student miguel ernesto miranda reina 18 who was the best mechanics student in the institute was despicably and cowardly shot in the back when he was about to approach his house in western san salvador on 22 august father coro accused the atlacatl battalion soldiers particularly an officer a lieutenant sergeant or whomever who later attempted to distort the event by stating that the young student was a rebel because he wore rebel boots and had a rebel book the salesian priest who has lived in this central american country for the past 16 years said that the student was returning home after working on his thesis as he was to graduate this year the student wore the schools uniform had his identification papers and carried a book on religion that showed jesus christ with a beard on its cover father coro stated that since it was not enough to kill an innocent young man who was an honor student the soldiers had started to keep a watch on the institute to stop students to harrass them mentally by asking them if they knew miranda reina to place a checkpoint in front of the murdered students home and other similar measures he added that if these measures are not stopped the salesian community in el salvador will protest to the military high command father coro stated that the salesian community feels affected by these actions as their schools have always educated the young so that they can earn a livilihood and that these measures possibly ordered by midlevel commanders hinder their activities and causes instability in the student body that does not promote educational advancement","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0411","doctext":"Father Giuseppe Coro director of Ricaldone Institute condemned the murder of a young mechanics student and the subsequent attempts to link the institute to illegal activities in wartorn El Salvador The Ricaldone Institute is among several key schools managed by Salesian priests in the country During a news conference Father Coro revealed that 18yearold student Miguel Ernesto Miranda Reina lauded as the best mechanics student at the institute was cowardly shot in the back near his home in western San Salvador on August 22 Father Coro accused soldiers from the Atlacatl battalion specifically implicating an officer a lieutenant sergeant or whomever who later tried to misrepresent the student as a rebel because he wore boots and carried a book associated with rebels The priest who has been in El Salvador for 16 years explained that Miranda Reina was headed home after working on his thesis which was crucial for his graduation this year The student was in his school uniform had identification papers and was carrying a religious book featuring Jesus Christ with a beard on the cover Father Coro stated that not only did the soldiers kill an innocent honor student but they also started monitoring the institute harassing students by questioning them about Miranda Reina setting up a checkpoint outside his home among other measures He warned that if these actions continue the Salesian community in El Salvador will lodge a protest with the military high command He emphasized that the Salesian community is deeply affected by these actions as their schools aim to educate young people for a better livelihood The measures potentially ordered by midlevel commanders disrupt their activities and create instability among students hindering educational progress","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0412","doctext":"two bodies new victims of the guatemalan violence were found today shot to death in the united nations park about 22 km south of guatemala city both bodies bore signs of having been tortured their hands tied behind their backs with a coup de grace shot through their foreheads despite numerous people having visited the morgue to try to locate missing relatives the bodies had not been identified by this afternoon at first it was thought they might be two of the seven kidnapped university students many messages have been addressed to the government demanding an immediate investigation this afternoon the association of university students aeu trade unions and members of the human rights group mutual support group gam marched to demand from the government the reappearence of the kidnapped words indistinct meanwhile the disappearance of another student has been reported he is hector salvatierra a national university student of journalism bringing to eight the number of students kidnapped during the past few weeks","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0412","doctext":"Two bodies recent victims of violence in Guatemala were discovered today with gunshot wounds in United Nations Park approximately 22 km south of Guatemala City The bodies showed signs of torture with their hands bound behind their backs and each had been executed with a shot to the forehead Despite many people visiting the morgue in search of missing relatives the identities of the bodies remained unknown by this afternoon Initially it was suspected that they could be among the seven kidnapped university students Numerous messages have been sent to the government urging for an immediate investigation This afternoon members of the Association of University Students AEU trade unions and the human rights group Mutual Support Group GAM held a march demanding the government ensure the reappearance of the kidnapped individuals Meanwhile another student Hector Salvatierra a journalism student at the national university has been reported missing increasing the total number of kidnapped students to eight in recent weeks","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0413","doctext":"there has been a terrorist attack against el espectador newspaper in western bogota yolanda gomez and jj pinilla report pinilla according to a report we received a few minutes ago from the fire station a truck bomb exploded inside a gas station next to the el espectador newspaper installations which is very close to the bogota customs office the blast caused great damage and one or two buses were totally destroyed it is estimated that the losses amount to several millions currency not specified gomez there is a large deployment of police firemen and ambulances here on 68th avenue near the el espectador installations according to the preliminary reports it seems some people were injured inside the el espectador building because some windows were broken due to the blast announcer that is correct yolanda we have learned there are at least three injured inside the el espectador installations due to the bomb explosion as you reported the police have confirmed a bomb exploded inside a vehicle parked at a gas station next to the el espectador newspaper installations please continue gomez the bomb exploded at the gas station on 68th avenue the gas station is totally destroyed nothing remains of the gas station not even the gas station billboard announcer we have called lucia de ojeda at the bogota red cross this is radio cadena nacional could you please tell us about the names and the condition of the injured taken to the red cross ojeda eight or nine people have arrived at the red crosswe do not have the exact numberincluding a woman there is one dead person who has not been identified since he has no identification papers announcer so one person has died ojeda among the injured here are heriberto lopez gonzalez 53 jaime orlando suarez 24 noralba beltran 23 gloria carranza 25 leon alvaro vitorino 32 daniel mantilla 26 maritza martinez 38 gladys paez pedro ortiz abel portillo and carmen rosa gutierrez announcer you said there is one dead person had he died before he arrived at the red cross or did he die at the red cross ojeda he is a young man who has no identification papers announcer do you have any reports on the injured ojeda they are badly injured some are slightly injured but there are others badly injured thank you mrs ojeda","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0413","doctext":"A terrorist bombing targeted the El Espectador newspaper in western Bogota as reported by Yolanda Gomez and JJ Pinilla Pinilla A report from the fire station stated that a truck bomb detonated within a gas station next to the El Espectador newspaper premises near the Bogota customs office The explosion caused extensive damage completely destroying one or two buses and resulting in losses estimated at several million currency unspecified Gomez There is a significant presence of police firefighters and ambulances on 68th Avenue near the El Espectador building Preliminary reports indicate injuries inside the El Espectador building due to broken windows caused by the blast Announcer Thats correct Yolanda We have confirmed that at least three people were injured inside the El Espectador premises because of the bomb explosion The police have verified that a bomb exploded in a vehicle parked at a gas station next to the El Espectador offices Please continue Gomez The bomb went off at the gas station on 68th Avenue leaving it completely destroyed including the billboard Announcer We contacted Lucia de Ojeda at the Bogota Red Cross This is Radio Cadena Nacional Can you provide the names and status of the injured taken to the Red Cross Ojeda Eight or nine people have arrived at the Red Crossthe exact number is unclearincluding a woman There is one deceased person who remains unidentified due to the absence of identification papers Announcer So one person has died Ojeda The injured include Heriberto Lopez Gonzalez 53 Jaime Orlando Suarez 24 Noralba Beltran 23 Gloria Carranza 25 Leon Alvaro Vitorino 32 Daniel Mantilla 26 Maritza Martinez 38 Gladys Paez Pedro Ortiz Abel Portillo and Carmen Rosa Gutierrez Announcer You mentioned one deceased person Did he die before arriving at the Red Cross or afterward Ojeda He is a young man without identification papers Announcer Any updates on the conditions of the injured Ojeda Some are critically injured while others have minor injuries Thank you Mrs Ojeda","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0414","doctext":"the socalled extraditables have claimed responsibility for the attack on the newspaper el espectador facilities in bogota this morning el espectador president luis gabriel cano said he received the phone call in which the group claimed responsibility for the attack meanwhile there is confirmation of an attack on a property owned by the cano family in islas del rosario begin recording cano they not further identified burned a few vacation cabins at a small islet i own on rosario island unidentified reporter have you calculated the losses caused by the attack on rosario island cano no i do not have specific data yet because i have been unable to communicate with the people there fortunately the watchman on the property was unharmed i was pleased to know that because i was afraid for him property can be replaced but human lives cannot end recording while the losses caused on el espectador were being estimated various phone calls were received at the newspaper regarding the dynamite attack on 3 september a reduced version of el espectador newspaper will circulate approximately 250000 copies of el espectador will circulate begin recording cano we are making huge efforts to circulate tomorrow even if tomorrows issue of our newspaper has only two or four pages el espectador will circulate on 3 september and will continue to circulate end recording","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0414","doctext":"The group known as the extraditables has taken responsibility for the bombing at the newspaper el espectador facilities in Bogota this morning Luis Gabriel Cano the president of El Espectador reported receiving a call where the group admitted to the bombing Additionally it has been confirmed that an arson attack occurred on a property owned by the Cano family in Islas del Rosario begin recording Cano They set fire to a few vacation cabins on a small islet I own on Rosario Island unidentified reporter Have you assessed the damage from the attack on Rosario Island Cano No I dont have specific figures yet because I havent been able to contact the people there Fortunately the watchman was unharmed I was relieved to hear that as lives are irreplaceable unlike property end recording While the damage at El Espectador is being evaluated numerous calls about the dynamite attack have come into the newspaper On 3 September a reduced version of El Espectador will be distributed Around 250000 copies will circulate begin recording Cano We are working tirelessly to ensure tomorrows issue is published Even if it only has two or four pages El Espectador will be available on 3 September and will continue to be published end recording","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0415","doctext":"bogota inravision television cadena 2 broadcasts a series of reports totaling about 10 minutes on the 2 september bomb attack carried out against the facilities of the bogota newspaper el espectador the first report begins by saying that the facilities of the newspaper el espectador were the target of a brutal terrorist attack in which many innocent people were injured the report adds that today a truck bomb carrying almost 200 kg of dynamite went off at a large gas station located next to the facilities of the newspaper el espectador the attack is one of the most serious terrorist attacks conducted in bogota in the last few months the next report says that todays explosion caused a true hospital emergency in bogota one person was killed and 86 others injured including 6 who were seriously injured as a result of the attack the report states that the newspaper el espectador was virtually paralyzed today although its directors said that it will circulate tomorrow no matter what hernando santos chief editor of the colombian newspaper el tiempo even offered workshops and rotary presses to assemble and print el espectador if that were necessary the report continues that losses of over 200 million pesos occurred as a result of the explosion in western bogota this morning the newspaper el espectador facilities were left as if they had been bombed the report adds that most of the interior was visibly destroyed and that there are cracks in the outer and inner walls of the building the report includes recorded statements by el espectador general manager alfonso cano who states that el espectador has followed a specific line for the last 102 years that line will not change because we were the targets of a bomb attack or because its reporters are killed we will circulate tomorrow even if we print a 2page newspaper finally the report concludes by saying that in a few minutes the newspaper el espectador directors will issue a communique on the attack in which they will express their rejection of these terrorist attacks","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0415","doctext":"Bogotas Inravision Television Cadena 2 aired a series of reports lasting around 10 minutes detailing the 2 September bomb attack on the newspaper El Espectadors facilities The initial report described the newspaper El Espectadors premises as the target of a brutal terrorist assault which injured numerous innocent individuals It further revealed that today a truck bomb containing nearly 200 kg of dynamite exploded at a large gas station adjacent to the newspaper El Espectador facilities This incident ranks among the most severe terrorist attacks in Bogota in recent months The following report highlighted that the explosion today triggered a significant hospital emergency in Bogota resulting in one fatality and injuring 86 others with six suffering serious injuries from the bombing It was noted that the newspaper El Espectador was almost entirely paralyzed today but its leadership vowed it would still be published tomorrow Hernando Santos the chief editor of the Colombian newspaper El Tiempo even offered their workshops and rotary presses to help print El Espectador if necessary Continuing the report mentioned that the explosion caused over 200 million pesos in damages in western Bogota this morning leaving the newspaper El Espectador facilities looking as if they had been bombed The report added that the interior was mostly visibly destroyed with cracks in both the internal and external walls of the structure Included were recorded remarks from El Espectadors general manager Alfonso Cano who asserted that El Espectador has adhered to a particular editorial line for the past 102 years and this direction will not change due to a bomb attack or the killing of its reporters We will publish tomorrow even if it is just a 2page newspaper The report concluded by stating that the directors of El Espectador will soon release a communique condemning these terrorist acts","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0416","doctext":"the narcotics trafficking capos those extraditable to the united states are in colombia they have not sought refuge abroad national police chief general miguel gomez padilla told the press today i am sure that they are in colombian territory we have evidence to that effect the general said adding that the police have an entire unit ready to be taken to any point of the country at a moments notice should any of the capos be found some of the 12 extraditables jorge luis juan david fabio ochoa pablo escobar gonzalo rodriguez gacha and gilberto rodriguez orejuela have been pointed out as being the kingpins of the cali and medellin narcotics trafficking groups they are responsible for exporting 80 percent of the cocaine used in the united states although he admitted that the police do not have exact information gen gomez padilla pointed out that many of the documents seized in the last 2 weeks from the narcotics trafficking organizations inventories accounts and property titlesallow us to progress in our campaign against the narcotics trafficking networks the police chief added that the police are carefully evaluating the documents seized no political or public figure has been found to be involved with narcotics trafficking as a result of these papers he said but he admitted that bribery is one of the most important elements of destabilization that the multimillionaire cocaine mafias use gen gomez padilla admitted that the police department has also been the victim of bribery cases thank god there are only a few cases just four or five but these have been detected in time and those found have been punished he also said that we have had some exemplary men who have given their lives for their professional work in the last 3 years 1300 policemen have been killed while working on cases related to narcotics trafficking gomez padilla reported he also admitted he himself has received death threats miguel gomez padilla stressed before the foreign press that colombia is a sovereign nation that has a very qualified and professional armed forces and that in order to fight narcotics terrorism we do not need foreign forces with this remark gen gomez again rejected the possibility that the united states might send troops to fight the narcotics trafficking groups in colombian territory the fact we need equipment and technological support is something else the police chief said adding that we welcome any amount of money gomez padilla pointed out that as never before the army the secret agents and the police are truly comitted to the struggle and have assigned 80000 units to fight directly or indirectly against narcotics trafficking as of 18 august when the government launched its most recent offensive against narcotics trafficking and adopted measures that included extraditon the production and marketing of cocaine has nearly stopped gomez padilla said the general stated that the narcotics traffickers are seeking new marketing routes and new border areas to install the cocaine refining laboratories he added the colombian topography mountainous and with very dense jungles conceals the narcotics traffickers and their installations but sooner or later we are going to find them they cannot hide forever","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0416","doctext":"The narcotics trafficking capos who are eligible for extradition to the United States are still in Colombia and have not fled abroad according to National Police Chief General Miguel Gomez Padilla He assured the press that there is solid evidence confirming their presence on Colombian soil The police have a unit ready to be deployed anywhere in the country at a moments notice if any of the capos are located Several of the 12 extraditables including Jorge Luis Juan David Fabio Ochoa Pablo Escobar Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha and Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela are identified as leaders of the Cali and Medellin drug trafficking groups responsible for exporting 80 percent of the cocaine consumed in the United States General Gomez Padilla acknowledged that the police do not have exact information but documents seized over the past two weeks from drug trafficking organizations such as inventories accounts and property titles have been instrumental in advancing their campaign against these networks The police chief emphasized that the documents are being meticulously analyzed and that no political or public figures have been implicated in narcotics trafficking However he admitted that bribery is a significant destabilizing factor used by wealthy cocaine mafias The police department has also fallen victim to bribery with only a few cases detected and punished in time He praised the dedication of police officers noting that 1300 policemen have lost their lives in the last three years while working on narcoticsrelated cases General Gomez Padilla himself has received death threats Addressing the foreign press he reaffirmed that Colombia is a sovereign nation with highly professional armed forces and does not require foreign troops to combat narcotics terrorism However he welcomed financial and technological support The police chief highlighted that the army secret agents and police are more committed than ever with 80000 units assigned to the fight against drug trafficking Since the government launched its latest offensive on August 18 which included extradition measures cocaine production and marketing have nearly ceased Nonetheless traffickers are seeking new routes and border areas for their operations Despite Colombias challenging terrain General Gomez Padilla is confident that the traffickers will eventually be found and brought to justice","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0417","doctext":"the presidents of the republic of china and the republic of guatemala jointly denounced terrorists and drugpushers as two major pollutions of the world monday in a joint communique they signed before guatemalan president marco vinicio cerezo arevalo concluded his sixday visit here the two heads of state reiterated their determination to promote world peace and international coprosperity president cerezo and president li tenghui signed on the communique in taipei monday morning the guatemalan presidential entourage left for home in the afternoon the communique said the world countries should respect each others national sovereignty respect their peoples freedom of choice and refrain from intefering with domestic affairs of other countries every countrys foreign policy should also be governed by the principles of peaceful solutions to disputes not invading others territories and respecting the sovereignty of natural resources of individual countries said the communique cerezo and li expressed concern over armaments and international disputes which might aggravate tension in the world they also strongly denounced all terrorist actions and planting and pushing of drugs saying the two are major pollutions of the world the two presidents pointed out that peace efforts reaffirmed by five central american presidents in three recent summits to promote mutual respect and peaceful coexistence are extremely important the roc and guatemalan presidents said they were satisfied with the successful development of bilateral ties reaffirming their resolute determination to continue and strengthen various cooperative programs between the two nations their joint review of implementation of various treaties and accords between the two countries concluded that these bilateral agreements have formed a broad base for them to consolidate their respective democratic development according to the communique president cerezo thanked president li for the rocs financial agricultural industrial and technological assistances to guatemala the two said these cooperative projects should continue the two heads of state also expressed satisfaction over increasing exchanges of visits by government officials which have successfully promoted economic cooperation between the two countries they agreed that such exchanges and economic cooperation should continue in order to boost mutual friendship and benefit their peoples recognizing cultural and sports exchanges contribution to consolidating bilateral friendship and promoting peace the two presidents agreed to strengthen the exchanges by increasing invitations and quota for scholarships cerezo in the meantime cordially invited president li to visit guatemala the latter accepted the invitation with great pleasure and asked their staffs to arrange the details during his stay here cerezo has been warmly and courteously welcomed and treated he has also been conferred an oder of the highest honor to a civilian leader before his departure he gave a press conference to talk about his visit","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0417","doctext":"On Monday the presidents of the Republic of China and the Republic of Guatemala jointly condemned terrorists and drug traffickers as two major pollutions of the world This denunciation was part of a joint communique signed before Guatemalan President Marco Vinicio Cerezo Arevalo concluded his sixday visit to Taiwan The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promoting global peace and international prosperity Presidents Cerezo and Li Tenghui signed the communique in Taipei on Monday morning and the Guatemalan delegation departed for home in the afternoon The communique emphasized that nations should respect each others sovereignty honor their peoples freedom of choice and avoid interfering in the domestic affairs of other countries It also stated that foreign policies should be based on peaceful dispute resolutions noninvasion of territories and respect for each nations natural resources Both presidents expressed concerns about armaments and international conflicts that might heighten global tensions They strongly condemned all acts of terrorism and drug trafficking labeling them as significant global pollutants The leaders highlighted the importance of peace initiatives reaffirmed by five Central American presidents in recent summits which aim to foster mutual respect and peaceful coexistence The presidents of the ROC and Guatemala expressed satisfaction with the development of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their determination to continue and enhance cooperative programs Their review of the implementation of various treaties and agreements concluded that these accords have established a solid foundation for democratic development in both countries President Cerezo thanked President Li for the ROCs financial agricultural industrial and technological assistance to Guatemala and both agreed that these cooperative projects should persist The two leaders also expressed satisfaction with the increased exchanges of visits by government officials which have successfully promoted economic cooperation They agreed that these exchanges and economic cooperation should continue to strengthen mutual friendship and benefit their peoples Recognizing the role of cultural and sports exchanges in fostering bilateral friendship and promoting peace the presidents agreed to enhance these exchanges by increasing invitations and scholarship quotas During his stay President Cerezo was warmly received and treated with courtesy He was also honored with an order of the highest civilian distinction Before departing he held a press conference to discuss his visit and extended a cordial invitation to President Li to visit Guatemala which Li accepted with pleasure instructing their staffs to arrange the details","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0418","doctext":"medellin an bombing attack attack on 3 august occurred at a branch of banco popular at the intersection of 49th avenue and 50th street itagui municipality to the south of aburra valley five individuals were injured and severe structural damage occurred the injured were 19yearold robinson ramirez 30yearold roberto arcesio pabon and 40yearold hugo morales and two other unidentified individuals who were treated at itaguis san rafael hospital and other hospitals in antioquia departments capital an official report states that the blast completely destroyed the bank facilities and caused severe damage to nearby businesses and several area residences it is worth noting that this new attack was carried out a few minutes before the 5th day of a curfew which was ordered on 30 august by the municipal government in ordering a curfew the municipal government followed the example of medellin mayor juan gomez martinez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0418","doctext":"Medellin On August 3 a bombing attack targeted a branch of Banco Popular at the intersection of 49th Avenue and 50th Street in Itagui municipality south of Aburra Valley The explosion injured five people including 19yearold Robinson Ramirez 30yearold Roberto Arcesio Pabon 40yearold Hugo Morales and two unidentified individuals These victims were treated at San Rafael Hospital in Itagui and other hospitals in the Antioquia departments capital The official report indicated that the explosion completely destroyed the bank and caused significant damage to nearby businesses and several area residences This incident occurred just minutes before the fifth day of a curfew initiated by the municipal government on August 30 following the example set by Medellin Mayor Juan Gomez Martinez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0419","doctext":"two people were killed and 12 were wounded today including 3 members of the antioquia police in an attack at the jose maria cordoba airport in rionegro several men traveling in two vehicles arrived at the airports main entrance at 0715 during the usual morning rush hour one of them wearing colombian army fatigues got out of a red renault and indiscriminately opened fire on the people who were undergoing routine searches at the airport entrance one person was killed and 12 were wounded the airport security police then killed the attacker there was general chaos at the airport a situation that could have caused a greater tragedy the motives and the identities of those responsible for the new violence are so far unknown in a last minute report we have learned that an explosive device was also defused in the jose maria cordoba aiport in rionegro","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0419","doctext":"An attack at the Jose Maria Cordoba Airport in Rionegro today resulted in two fatalities and 12 injuries including three Antioquia police officers Several men in two vehicles arrived at the airports main entrance at 0715 during the busy morning period One of them wearing Colombian army fatigues exited a red Renault and began firing indiscriminately at people undergoing routine searches One person was killed and 12 others were wounded Airport security police shot and killed the attacker preventing further chaos which could have led to a more significant tragedy The motives and identities of those behind this act of violence remain unknown In a latebreaking report it was revealed that an explosive device was also defused at the Jose Maria Cordoba Airport in Rionegro","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0420","doctext":"a c123 hercules plane has been dynamited in monteria according to the das administrative department of security the airplane belongs to the drug enforcement agency the plane had been flying to cali last week but it had to land at the los garzones airport located 10 minutes from monteria after developing mechanical difficulties the c123 hercules plane was dynamited by drug trafficking gangs as it sat in a dark section of the los garzones airport of monteria airport sources said the gray plane had been in route to cali last week but its crew had to leave it in monteria because of its mechanical defects the powerful dynamite charge was placed underneath the plane the explosion destroyed a large part of the cabin instrument panel and controls the explosion occurred during a heavy downpour the authorities reported that there were no casualties the airplane was under special protection but the guards were inside the airport when the explosion occurred only the airport personnel and civil aeronautics watchmen were at the terminal when the explosion occurred","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0420","doctext":"A c123 Hercules plane was bombed in Monteria According to the DAS Administrative Department of Security the aircraft was owned by the Drug Enforcement Agency It had been en route to Cali last week but had to land at Los Garzones Airport situated 10 minutes from Monteria due to mechanical issues Drug trafficking gangs dynamited the c123 Hercules plane while it was parked in a dimly lit area of the Los Garzones Airport Airport sources indicated that the gray plane had been traveling to Cali last week but its crew left it in Monteria because of the mechanical problems A powerful dynamite charge was placed beneath the aircraft causing an explosion that destroyed much of the cabin instrument panel and controls The blast occurred during a heavy rainstorm Authorities confirmed that there were no casualties The aircraft was under special security but the guards were inside the airport when the explosion took place Only airport personnel and civil aeronautics watchmen were present at the terminal when the explosion happened","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0421","doctext":"fully aware of our responsibility and the magnitude of the challenge the pcch and the leftist sector as part of the opposition will spare no sacrifice to secure an important victory by electing patricio aylwin president of the republic and establishing a decisive majority in congress for the opposition including the united left and the pais broad party of the socialist left in our opinion said volodia teitelboim this is not just an electoral campaign we do not see it as separate from the social mobilization carried out by people burdened by hundreds of daily problems a mobilization to recover their rights to food jobs health housing and education to a way of life worthy of human beings five or six million hungry and poor chileans is a scandal and they deserve a share of the wealth of those who took over the countrys government we need to demand and defend the respect for life that has not been guaranteed during these past 16 years in our fatherland a single day does not go by without a defender of freedom becoming a victim of the regimes repressive apparatus the communist representative added we want peace for chile we want the deadly violence and terrorism unleashed on 11 september 1973 to end once and for all the chilean dilemma continues to be democracy or dictatorship liberty or tyranny perpetuation in power or a new life volodia teitelboim has indeed made a call to get organized to unite and to convince the perpetuation of power is now called hernan buchi we must all unite to defeat pinochet buchi is his man teitelboim pointed out that the people did not make a mistake they just had to change a letter of buchis propagandistic slogans to restore the truth buchi is not the man rather he represents hunger in its 15th congress the pcch made a call to defeat the minister who has made millions of people poor the minister who has now become a demagogue and is promising the moon and an unrealistic world for the people that is the minister who is promising everything he failed to accomplish in his years as minister buchis insincere promises are surpassed only by another talkative presidential candidate of the regime mr errazuriz volodia teitelboim then added in order to guarantee the victory of democracy it is necessary to organize the united forces of all those who hope for liberty we hereby call for the creation of millions of commandos for democracy and broad committees across the country to display initiatives encourage imagination and form caravans of people who will give explanations from door to door and from person to person implementing a fervent and overwhelming dynamic capable of changing chile on 14 december 1989 our people have always played an outstanding role in the crucial crossroads of the 20th century they are playing it now fighting wholeheartedly convinced that the victory of democracy will represent a significant step toward respecting human rights an emphatic and righteous no to impunity and a substantive yes to liberty for all political prisoners and to the dissolution of the cni national intelligence center the outstanding communist leader and intellectual said that these are days for generosity and spiritual grandeur seeking democracy we are shaking hands with all those with whom we have had disagreements in the past we want to emphasize this although we are motivated by different political concepts this is a creative time for a common denominator joint actions and for everyone to lend a hand if the opposition marches united toward 14 december it will achieve a overwhelming victory that will be registered in chilean history as a golden date of extraordinary significance such a victory will finally restore a right that has repeatedly been requested and violated the right to rejoice and to trust in the future with the certainty that no one will slip unnoticed through the shadows of the night to kill a chilean with impunity the people added volodia teitelboim are beginning to paint the walls with a slogan the people win the dictatorship is over the dictatorship will end and the people will win if we win in 14 december and doubtlessly we will and if we always acting in unison immediately spoil pinochets plans we will word indistinct then the president of the president or the perpetual boss the top leader of chilean communists warned that the dangers and difficulties demand that we remain alert and work even harder we must bury all attempts by the general and his faithfuls to stop or reverse chiles progress toward new horizons volodia teitelboim pointed out that patricio aylwin during a meeting at the opening ceremony for the christian left party offices expressed his desire to be able to implement a truly democratic government that will make all chileans active again in democratic life this purpose reflects the sentiments of a vast majority of the people who want to turn the bloody page of the dictatorship and put an end to political and social neglect and to the divisions between humans between pariahs and privileged ones and between firstclass secondclass or thirdclass people where some enjoy every right while others are denied even the right to live in his speech over a partial radio network the pcch secretary general said we dream about and strive for a chile without missing people without executed people without burned youths without political prisoners without exiles a fatherland of equals among equals continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0421","doctext":"With full awareness of our duty and the scale of our challenge the PCCH and the leftist faction as part of the opposition are ready to make any sacrifice to ensure a significant victory by electing Patricio Aylwin as President and achieving a decisive majority in Congress for the opposition which includes the United Left and the PAIS Broad Party of the Socialist Left Volodia Teitelboim stated that this is not merely an electoral campaign it is intrinsically linked to the social mobilization of people overwhelmed by countless daily issues fighting to reclaim their rights to food employment health housing and education for a life worthy of human dignity The situation of five or six million starving and impoverished Chileans is a disgrace and they deserve a share of the wealth controlled by those who have taken over the government We must demand and defend the respect for life a right that has not been guaranteed in our country for the past 16 years Every day defenders of freedom fall victim to the regimes repressive forces The communist representative emphasized that they seek peace for Chile and an end to the deadly violence and terrorism that began on September 11 1973 The Chilean dilemma remains democracy versus dictatorship liberty versus tyranny perpetuation of power versus a new beginning Teitelboim has indeed called for organization unity and persuasion Hernan Buchi the symbol of power perpetuation must be defeated by uniting against Pinochet as Buchi is his ally Teitelboim noted that the peoples mistake was minor they only needed to change a letter in Buchis propaganda to reveal the truth Buchi represents hunger The PCCH in its 15th Congress called for the defeat of the minister responsible for impoverishing millions who now as a demagogue promises unrealistic prosperity for the people promises that he failed to fulfill during his tenure Buchis insincere pledges are outdone only by another verbose presidential candidate of the regime Mr Errazuriz Teitelboim declared that to ensure democracys victory it is essential to organize the united forces of all those who yearn for liberty He called for the creation of millions of commandos for democracy and broad committees nationwide to display initiatives encourage creativity and form caravans of people who will explain from door to door and person to person fostering a dynamic and overwhelming energy capable of transforming Chile on December 14 1989 The Chilean people have always played a pivotal role in the crucial moments of the 20th century and are doing so now fighting with full conviction that the triumph of democracy will signify a substantial step toward respecting human rights a resolute rejection of impunity and a firm endorsement of liberty for all political prisoners and the dissolution of the CNI National Intelligence Center The esteemed communist leader and intellectual emphasized that these are times for generosity and spiritual greatness In the pursuit of democracy they are reaching out to those with whom they have previously disagreed Despite different political concepts this is a time for a common cause joint actions and mutual support If the opposition marches united towards December 14 it will achieve a resounding victory that will be recorded in Chilean history as a golden date of immense significance Such a victory will finally restore a repeatedly requested and violated right the right to rejoice and trust in the future assured that no one will covertly kill a Chilean with impunity under the cover of night According to Teitelboim the people are beginning to paint the walls with a slogan the people win the dictatorship is over The dictatorship will end and the people will win If victory is achieved on December 14 and it undoubtedly will be and if they always acting in unison promptly thwart Pinochets plans they will word indistinct then the president of the President or the perpetual boss The top leader of Chilean communists warned that the dangers and challenges require vigilance and even greater efforts They must quash all attempts by the general and his loyalists to halt or reverse Chiles progress toward new horizons Teitelboim highlighted that Patricio Aylwin during a meeting at the opening ceremony for the Christian Left Party offices expressed his desire to implement a genuinely democratic government that will reengage all Chileans in democratic life This goal resonates with the majority of people who wish to turn the bloody page of the dictatorship and end political and social neglect and divisions among people between outcasts and the privileged and among firstclass secondclass or thirdclass citizens where some enjoy all rights while others are deprived of even the right to live In his speech broadcast over a partial radio network the PCCH SecretaryGeneral voiced their dream and effort for a Chile without missing persons without executions without youths burned without political prisoners without exiles a homeland of equals among equals","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0422","doctext":"officials from colombias avianca airline denied reports today that a bomb had been found and defused inside one of its airplanes in the city of medellin this report is related to the war that the drugtrafficking mafia has declared on the country a war that has been intensified in recent hours according to the report police antiexplosive experts defused a powerful charge of dynamite found in an avianca 727 plane that arrived in medellin from pereira with 180 passengers aboard the report broadcast by a television news program after having been confirmed by a civil aeronautics official stated that the bomb was found by the planes crew members after they detected a heavy smell of powder shortly after landing this situation which has been blamed on the nervousness the country is experiencing took place only a few hours after a man dressed in a camouflage military uniform killed 1 person and wounded 13 others with a machinegun at medellins jose maria cordoba international airport the killer whose possible ties with drugtrafficking organizations are being investigated by the authorities fired indiscriminately on people waiting in line for their tickets to bogota according to witnesses","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0422","doctext":"Today officials from Colombias Avianca airline refuted claims that a bomb had been discovered and neutralized within one of its aircraft in Medellin This incident is connected to the war declared by the drugtrafficking mafia against the nation which has escalated recently According to the report police bomb experts defused a powerful charge of dynamite found in an Avianca 727 plane that had arrived in Medellin from Pereira carrying 180 passengers The report aired by a TV news program and confirmed by a civil aeronautics official mentioned that the planes crew discovered the bomb after noting a strong smell of powder shortly after landing This occurrence attributed to the nervousness gripping the country happened just hours after a man dressed in a camouflage military uniform killed one person and injured 13 others with a machinegun at Medellins Jose Maria Cordoba International Airport The assailant whose potential links to drugtrafficking organizations are under investigation by authorities indiscriminately fired at people queuing for tickets to Bogota according to eyewitnesses","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0423","doctext":"a new terrorist action shook medellin in northwestern colombia this evening when two men riding on a motorcycle threw an explosive device at a police post located in the exclusive suburb of el poblado miraculously the three policemen and two civilians who were inside escaped injury the post known as an immediate attention center cai which plays the role of a police control post was destroyed by the explosion of the device three policemen and two civilians were inside the post which was not fully operational because it had not been completely built but managed to escape one of the policemen told afp that they saw two men on a motorcycle swiftly passing by the cai and then throwing a red plastic bag the three policemen and the two civilians managed to run a few meters down the street before the device exploded although the devices power has yet to be established by experts the detonation was strong enough to destroy the structure measuring approximately 11 square meters precisely 1 month ago the same cai had been destroyed when its walls were being constructed a woman who passed through the area at the time of the attack was not injured either even though her vehicle sustained considerable damage particularly the windows which were destroyed the new terrorist action occurred 12 hours after a man was involved in a spectacular shootout at the jose maria cordoba airport in medellin where the gunman and a young man died and 10 persons were wounded including three policemen the cais destruction occurred 4 hours after the beginning of the curfew imposed by mayor juan gomez martinez 6 days ago in an attempt to curtail the terrorist actions which have shaken the city birthplace of the medellin drug cartel","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0423","doctext":"A fresh terrorist incident rocked Medellin in northwestern Colombia tonight when two men riding on a motorcycle hurled an explosive device at a police post situated in the posh neighborhood of El Poblado Miraculously the three policemen and two civilians inside were unharmed The police post known as an Immediate Attention Center CAI serving as a control post was obliterated by the explosion Although not fully operational because it was still under construction the three policemen and two civilians inside managed to escape One officer recounted to AFP that they saw two men on a motorcycle passing by the CAI and tossing a red plastic bag The officers and civilians ran several meters away before the device detonated While experts have yet to determine the exact power of the explosive device the blast was forceful enough to destroy the 11squaremeter structure Coincidentally the same CAI was destroyed a month ago during its construction A nearby woman was not injured though her vehicle suffered significant damage especially to the windows This new attack occurred 12 hours after a man was involved in a dramatic shootout at the Jose Maria Cordoba Airport in Medellin resulting in the deaths of the gunman and a young man and injuring 10 people including three policemen The CAIs demolition happened four hours after the start of the curfew which was imposed by Mayor Juan Gomez Martinez six days ago to curb the terrorist activities that have been plaguing the city the birthplace of the Medellin drug cartel","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0424","doctext":"the defense ministry has reported that a group of unidentified individuals today killed angela de guerrero wife of colonel carlos guerrero of the administration and logistics department of the armed forces general command in northern bogota according to a military report angela de guerrero was waiting for a relative in front of a supermarket when she was shot from a moving vehicle a police operation is now being carried out in search of the criminals","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0424","doctext":"The defense ministry has announced that a group of unidentified individuals killed Angela de Guerrero wife of Colonel Carlos Guerrero from the Armed Forces General Commands administration and logistics department in northern Bogota today According to the military Angela de Guerrero was waiting for a relative outside a supermarket when she was attacked and shot from a passing vehicle A police operation is currently underway to locate the criminals","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0425","doctext":"police sources have confirmed that jecar antonio neghme cristi 28 political leader of the movement of the revolutionary left mir died instantly last night when he was hit by 12 bullets fired from 2 different weapons in an attack that occured while he was walking home from his party office some documents were found at the scene of the crime one of the leaflets found stated killed for betraying the revolutionary struggle and the people yellow and bourgeois as heard according to the investigators neghmes body received 18 bullet wounds caused by 12 direct hits the attack was carried out by a group of armed individuals in a moving car nothing is known about the attackers carabineros personnel went to the scene of the crime after receiving a telephone call homicide experts from the civilian police arrived a little later they immediately conducted the appropriate investigations where the mir spokesman was gunned down neghme was killed some 50 meters from the bernardo ohiggins promenade at 10 west bulnes street the street is poorly illuminated it is believed that there were no eyewitnesses of the crime according to police sources two automatic weapons were used one a 765mm and the other a 9mm the police added that neghme was not carrying a weapon a briefcase found near his body contained some speeches and a book on chilean history","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0425","doctext":"Police sources have verified that Jecar Antonio Neghme Cristi 28 a political leader of the Movement of the Revolutionary Left MIR was fatally shot last night He was struck by 12 bullets from two automatic weapons while heading home from his party office Documents discovered at the crime scene included a leaflet stating he was killed for betraying the revolutionary struggle and the people Investigators reported Neghmes body sustained 18 bullet wounds from 12 direct hits The attack was perpetrated by a group of armed individuals in a moving vehicle The identities of the attackers remain unknown Carabineros arrived at the scene following a phone call and homicide experts from the civilian police commenced investigations shortly after Neghme was murdered approximately 50 meters from Bernardo OHiggins Promenade at 10 West Bulnes Street a dimly lit area It is believed there were no eyewitnesses Police noted that two automatic weapons a 765mm and a 9mm were utilized in the attack They also confirmed that Neghme was unarmed A briefcase found near his body contained speeches and a book on Chilean history","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0426","doctext":"a salvadoran government commission will meet with leftist rebels before 15 september in a preliminary dialogue to end almost 10 years of civil war it was reported today by a highranking official president alfredo cristiani will announce on 7 september the creation of a commission and the date and place of the talks with the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln representatives it was stated by communications minister mauricio sandoval the meeting will be held before 15 september sandoval told reuter sandovals statements were given after fmln commander ana guadalupe martinez said today in mexico city that the rebels had accepted a government proposal to hold talks before 15 september the anniversary of el salvadors independence we think that the meeting could be held in mexico city and on 7 september we will announce a series of measures to facilitate the dialogue the first between cristianis rightwing government and the fmln martinez said in a news conference she did not rule out the declaration of an unilateral ceasefire perhaps yes perhaps no martinez answered when asked about it sandoval said that the talks could be held in costa rica or mexico it is almost sure that the talks will be held in mexico he said sandoval said that the progress achieved toward the talks was proof of the pledge assumed by the government which was sworn in on 1 june to solve a conflict which has cost el salvador more than 70000 lives specific steps are being taken in the search for peace he said government officials have emphasized that the first round of talks will probably prepare the groundwork for future more substantial talks sandoval did not say who would comprise the governments dialogue commission but officials had previously said that the armed forces and the church would not be represented a previous fmln demand we accept that the government commission that will attend the dialogue be composed as the government wants commander martinez said today we believe it is negative for the army not to participate in a dialogue where the war will be discussed it will be a mistake for the military not to attend the meeting vice president francisco merino told reporters on 4 september that the armed forces and the opposition political parties would be included in what he described as a support commission that would play an advisory role in the talks three rounds of talks between the fmln and president jose napoleon duartes christian democratic government which concluded its term on 1 june failed to achieve progress toward the solution of a civil war todays announcement of a peace dialogue occurred amid fierce clashes between government troops and rebels in several parts of el salvador a major clash occurred in eastern morazan department where the rebels killed 14 soldiers and 2 officers the armed forces also said they had caused numerous rebel casualties during a clash which occurred near chilanga but they failed to provide exact figures","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0426","doctext":"A Salvadoran government panel is set to engage in preliminary discussions with leftist rebels before September 15 aiming to end nearly a decade of civil war a senior official reported today President Alfredo Cristiani will announce the formation of this commission and reveal the time and location for talks with the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN representatives on September 7 according to Communications Minister Mauricio Sandoval The meeting will occur before September 15 Sandoval informed Reuters His comments followed FMLN commander Ana Guadalupe Martinezs statement in Mexico City that the rebels had agreed to the governments proposal for talks before El Salvadors independence anniversary on September 15 We believe the meeting could take place in Mexico City and on September 7 we will unveil measures to facilitate the dialogue the first between Cristianis rightwing administration and the FMLN said Martinez during a press conference She did not dismiss the possibility of a unilateral ceasefire ambiguously responding perhaps yes perhaps no when queried Sandoval mentioned that the talks might occur in Costa Rica or Mexico adding It is almost certain that the talks will be held in Mexico He emphasized that the progress towards these talks demonstrated the governments commitment which took office on June 1 to resolve a conflict that has claimed over 70000 lives in El Salvador Concrete steps are being taken in the pursuit of peace he stated Government officials noted that the initial round of discussions would likely set the stage for more indepth future talks While Sandoval did not specify the members of the governments dialogue commission prior statements indicated that the armed forces and the church would not be represented in line with an earlier FMLN demand We accept that the government can decide the composition of its commission Commander Martinez said today However we view the absence of the army in discussions about the war as a mistake Vice President Francisco Merino told reporters on September 4 that the armed forces and opposition political parties would be part of a support commission offering advisory roles in the talks Three prior rounds of discussions between the FMLN and former President Jose Napoleon Duartes Christian Democratic government which ended its term on June 1 failed to make headway in resolving the civil war The announcement of the peace dialogue comes amid intense battles between government forces and rebels across various regions of El Salvador A significant clash in eastern Morazan department resulted in the deaths of 14 soldiers and 2 officers at the hands of rebels The armed forces also claimed to have inflicted numerous casualties on the rebels in a confrontation near Chilanga though they did not provide specific numbers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0427","doctext":"colonel orlando montano deputy minister of defense and public security gave assurances today that the armed forces will establish a truce on 14 and 15 september as requested by the permanent dialogue committee and the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front has pledged to respect it begin recording montano the national dialogue committees proposal is a good one and the armed forces applauds it and is in a position to accept it as long as the fmln also complies with it end recording speaking at a news conference col montano said that the maimed fmln fighters presence at the metropolitan cathedral is an indication that fmln leaders abandon their fighters when they cease to be useful begin recording montano i believe that if the fmln wanted to send those people abroad as they have done in the past they could very well have done so they have the fighters at the cathedral for propaganda purposes and to give the impression that the government is inhumane i have even read and heard statements by fmln allies who say that the situation of the maimed cannot be negotiated for humanitarian reasons however did they display humaneness when they burned buses left the people without electricity or destroyed so many things that benefit the public end recording referring to the homily delivered yesterday by monsignor gregorio rosa chavez auxiliary bishop of san salvador who accused the air force of bombing the santa elena church in usulutan department col montano said that some leftist clergymen distort the facts for propaganda purposes begin recording montano with their humanitarian image they often oppose the search for peace they oppose the countrys democratization and in fact they often play up to the fmln in reality their attacks and disparaging remarks about the armed forces are unfair they blame the army for things it is not guilty of or responsible for end recording to conclude the military officer said the army is carrying out an operation to ensure safety during the independence festivities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0427","doctext":"Colonel Orlando Montano the Deputy Minister of Defense and Public Security declared today that the armed forces will observe a truce on September 14 and 15 as proposed by the Permanent Dialogue Committee and the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front has agreed to honor this truce Begin recording Montano The proposal from the National Dialogue Committee is commendable and the armed forces are ready to accept it provided the FMLN also adheres to it End recording During a press briefing Col Montano mentioned that the presence of disabled FMLN fighters at the Metropolitan Cathedral suggests that FMLN leaders neglect their fighters when they are no longer useful Begin recording Montano I believe that if the FMLN had intended to send those individuals abroad as they have previously they could have done so The fighters are kept at the cathedral for propaganda reasons to create an image that the government is inhumane I have seen and heard statements from FMLN allies claiming that the situation of the disabled cannot be negotiated for humanitarian reasons However where was their humaneness when they set buses on fire cut off electricity or destroyed public infrastructure End recording Referring to the homily delivered yesterday by Monsignor Gregorio Rosa Chavez Auxiliary Bishop of San Salvador who accused the air force of bombing the Santa Elena Church in Usulutan Department Col Montano stated that some leftleaning clergy distort facts for propaganda objectives Begin recording Montano With their humanitarian facade they frequently oppose efforts for peace and the democratization of the country often siding with the FMLN Their criticisms and unfair attacks on the armed forces are unwarranted They hold the army accountable for actions it did not commit or is not responsible for End recording In conclusion the military officer noted that the army is conducting an operation to ensure security during the independence celebrations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0428","doctext":"public order judges will begin working out of the das administrative department of security headquarters this is part of the protective measures the authorities are implementing to prevent colombian judges from being murdered furthermore security measures at court entrances can be noted even such implausible measures as this all people who bear weapons must turn them in at the entrance in exchange for a piece of cardboard all these weapons belong to people visiting the palo quemado courts on some days there can be as many as 100 different caliber weapons lying on the table they are identified by simple easily forged pieces of cardboard this is one of the security measures used to protect judges working here armed policemen carry out body searches on visitors and check out the surrounding areas but the judges are still nervous judges with the most responsibilities public order judges yearn for severe restrictions such as those that protect italian judges who convene in secure bunkers that protect them from danger both to them and their families lacking those facilities colombian judges have accepted the offer made by the das director begin recording orlando morales judicial branch national association secretary public order judges are going to work out of the das offices reporter do you know when morales beginning next week i believe end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0428","doctext":"Judges overseeing public order cases will start operating from the DAS Administrative Department of Security headquarters as a precautionary measure to protect them from being assassinated The authorities have also heightened security at court entrances implementing measures such as requiring all visitors with weapons to surrender them in exchange for a piece of cardboard This system although flawed and easily forged results in up to 100 weapons of various calibers being laid out on a table on busy days To further ensure safety armed police conduct body searches on visitors and monitor the premises yet the judges continue to feel uneasy The public order judges who handle the most critical cases desire stringent security measures akin to those protecting Italian judges who work in fortified bunkers safe from threats to themselves and their families Without such facilities Colombian judges have agreed to relocate to the DAS offices following an offer from the DAS director According to Orlando Morales secretary of the Judicial Branch National Association the transition will begin next week","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0429","doctext":"the salvadoran government affirmed today that many of the salvadoran refugees in honduras are linked to the guerrillas but that he will make a good will gesture to have approximately 3800 of them repatriated the government is making a good will gesture by accepting the repatriation of thousands of salvadorans while knowing that many of them are relatives of criminal terrorists guerrillas said salvadoran vice president and interior minister francisco merino the governments of el salvador and honduras and the un high commissioner for refugees are preparing the return of these salvadorans who fled to honduras at the beginning of this decade to escape from the armed conflict merino stated we want them to understand that if at any given moment there was a justification for resorting to violence now 10 years later there is no justification at all and the moment has come for beginning a normal life according to the vice president the fact that there are no males among these refugees is evidence that they have links with the guerrillas although we did not find men of over 13 years of age there were many pregnant women merino told the press the government selected settlement areas for the repatriated where it will give them medical and educational assistance and a functioning infrastructure for their part the refugees have asked to be allowed to return to their places of origin in wartorn areas in the northern part of chalatenango san miguel and morazan departments or in la union department to send them there merino said would be to condemn them to permanent underdevelopment they want to return to places that do not provide what is needed for development or for a normal life the christian committee for displaced salvadorans which claims to represent the refugees has accused the government of wanting to send the repatriated to concentration camps guarded by the armed forces","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0429","doctext":"The Salvadoran government announced today that many Salvadoran refugees in Honduras have connections to guerrillas but it will still make a good will gesture to repatriate approximately 3800 of them Salvadoran Vice President and Interior Minister Francisco Merino stated that despite knowing that many of the refugees are related to criminal terrorists the government is showing good will by accepting their return The governments of El Salvador and Honduras along with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees are organizing the repatriation of these Salvadorans who fled to Honduras to escape the armed conflict in the early 1980s Merino emphasized that any justification for violence that may have existed a decade ago is now obsolete and it is time for these individuals to start a normal life He also noted that the absence of males among the refugees indicates their ties with the guerrillas as only women and children including many pregnant women were found The government has designated settlement areas for the repatriated where they will receive medical and educational support as well as infrastructure However the refugees have requested to return to their original wartorn areas in the northern parts of Chalatenango San Miguel Morazan and La Union departments Merino argued that sending them back to these areas would doom them to ongoing underdevelopment as these locations lack the necessary resources for growth and a normal life The Christian Committee for Displaced Salvadorans which purports to represent the refugees has accused the government of intending to place the repatriated in concentration camps guarded by the armed forces","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0430","doctext":"the extensive border shared by venezuela and colombia is today more than ever the cause of concern for the caracas government the offensive against drug trafficking ordered by president barco is viewed by local commentators as a dangerous threat to venezuela due to its proximity to colombia with whom venezuela shares over 2000 km the border with colombia has always been a cause of concern for venezuelan governments on several ocassions venezuela had to face raids into its territory as well as the kidnapping of stockbreeders smuggling of goods and drug trafficking by colombian guerrillas and criminals the war declared by the colombian government on the medellin cartel opens up the possibility that many of the drug chieftains and perhaps some drug kingpins may seek refuge in venezuelan territory venezuelan president carlos andres perez warned that if drug traffickers attempt to transfer their industries to venezuela they will have to face venezuelan justice and certainly extradition trials the states of zulia tachira and apure in western venezuela border colombian territory and have been the scene of drug trafficking operations many times in the past few days venezuelan security forces have increased vigilance at the main border posts because of rumors that drug traffickers have begun moving to venezuela governor of zulia state ismael ordaz confirmed to newsmen that the government has intensified control and vigilance measures at the border with colombia he noted there is broad cooperation between the venezuelan and colombian authorities in the struggle against drug trafficking during a radio program on monday 4 september journalist jose vicente rangel former movement toward socialism presidential candidate maintained that it is not at this time that drug traffickers are attempting to enter venezuela because they entered a long time ago rangel maintained that venezuela annually serves as a bridge for drug trafficking worth some 20 billion furthermore he said the expensive venezuelan electoral campaigns have also received resources obtained from drug trafficking the figures given by rangel are equivalent to 66 percent of the venezuelan foreign debt which amounts to some 30 million that the government is currently trying to renegotiate moreover rangel said during the electoral campaign that concluded with the election of carlos andres perez in december 1988 political parties invested some 5 billion bolivares some 135 million in propaganda this figure is excessive if one takes into account that as established by the law the state only contributes 100 million bolivares 27 million for the electoral campaigns held every 5 years rangel added that the possible transfer of colombian drug trafficking operation centers to venezuela is very worrying if one takes into account that venezuelan government officials have openly admitted the lack of vigilance at the borders however while colombia is attempting perhaps belatedly not to yield to the economic power and violence of drugs there seems to be no awareness in venezuela about the grave danger posed by the alleged change of address which according to some reports is being planned by colombian drug traffickers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0430","doctext":"The extensive border between Venezuela and Colombia has become a significant concern for the Caracas government especially due to President Barcos antidrug trafficking measures Local commentators see this as a serious threat to Venezuela because of its proximity to Colombia sharing over 2000 km of border Historically this border has been a challenge for Venezuelan authorities due to frequent raids kidnappings of stockbreeders smuggling and drug trafficking by Colombian guerrillas and criminals The Colombian governments war on the Medellin cartel raises the possibility that drug lords might seek refuge in Venezuela Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez has warned that any drug traffickers attempting to move their operations to Venezuela will face justice and possible extradition The western Venezuelan states of Zulia Tachira and Apure which border Colombia have often been hotspots for drug trafficking Recently Venezuelan security forces have heightened border vigilance due to rumors of drug traffickers relocating Zulias Governor Ismael Ordaz confirmed increased border control efforts emphasizing the cooperation between Venezuelan and Colombian authorities in combating drug trafficking Journalist Jose Vicente Rangel during a radio program pointed out that drug traffickers have been operating in Venezuela for a long time using it as a transit point for drugs worth approximately 20 billion annually He also highlighted that Venezuelan political campaigns have benefited from drug money with campaign expenses far exceeding state contributions Rangel mentioned that during the 1988 election of Carlos Andres Perez political parties spent about 5 billion bolivares 135 million on propaganda a staggering amount compared to the states contribution of 100 million bolivares 27 million He expressed concern about the potential relocation of Colombian drug operations to Venezuela especially given the admitted lack of border vigilance by Venezuelan officials While Colombia is making efforts albeit delayed to combat the economic power and violence of the drug trade there seems to be little awareness in Venezuela of the severe threat posed by this potential shift in drug trafficking activities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0431","doctext":"it is clear that neoliberalism is the ideology of the north if in the past liberalism was a factor that promoted progress and independence in latin america neo liberalism is now the state ideology of the more powerful nations it is an authoritarian ideology that does not question all types of states but only the states of the south under the guise of eliminating bureaucracy and promoting efficiency neoliberalism wants to destroy the state to eliminate any resistance to the hegemony of the world market we should not play that game ideological nonalignment should therefore redefine the state and defend its strength in our countries when i say state i am not referring merely to the individual states that every one of us represents i am referring to an accord that our states should reach in each region we must recognize that we are united in continental blocs we must promote our regional economy only through regional initiatives will we have power in the current process of restructuring the market it is therefore imperative to call in each continent more frequent and regular meetings of our movement we must organize the nonaligned movement on a continental basis to strengthen it in all places many have come to this meeting to propose an administrative structure for our movement to insure its continuity this can be viewed as a suggestion it is a lot more important though to recognize the existence of regional differences and to create intermediate nonaligned movement organizations wherever possible these intermediate organizations should strengthen the principles of the movement in each region thus expanding its power although its taken sometime i believe that we have already adopted this approach in latin america through the creation of the political consultation mechanism of the group of eight which gives common answers to the economic crisis and to political intervention mr president in honoring our founders tito nehru and nasser i should stress the ethical significance of nonalignment without the power of nuclear bombs or money we have upheld the moral values of mankind to help it to continue to struggle in all fields therefore our movement cannot remain indifferent to the very serious problem of drug trafficking and drug addiction which has spread around the world it is true that this is essentially a problem that affects rich countries because drug addiction reflects the most refined stage of consumption the consumption of insatisfaction yet it is also true that we as drug producers or dealers are involuntary partners like neo liberalism drug trafficking has perversely tried to take over drug trafficking is also a form of hegemony by the large rich markets which are thereby distorting and corrupting our society drug trafficking also seeks to destroy states as it is now doing in colombia i believe we should raise the banner of mankinds moral values we should tell the rich that even if they ignore our claims for justice we will not ignore their youth and their children who must be defended from drug addiction the us president will formulate a proposal on the subject tomorrow and we hope it will be an allencompassing proposal the problem is not just over helicopters an ammunition it involves an accord between the united states and europe on one side and the countries that are directly involved on the other the production of drugs in particular calls for structural treatment without which any military aid will be insufficient our movement must adopt a strong stand against drug trafficking and undertake joint measures to eradicate it the nonaligned movement must also adopt a strong stand against terrorism particularly when it is linked to drug trafficking as in peru faithful to its moral principles the nonaligned movement should strongly reject drug addiction and death this will show that our nations respect for human dignity is as strong as that of the most developed countries mr president we came to this summit from peru to reiterate our faith in nonalignment our antiimperialist position against colonialism and interventionism and our decision to side with the nations struggling for freedom and justice we came to defend ideological nonalignment we came to demand financial disarmament and the recognition of the market value of the debt we are here to reiterate our allegiance to the immortal principles that we united behind 28 years ago i salute the nations of the nonaligned movement thank you very much applause","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0431","doctext":"Its evident that neoliberalism represents the ideology of the northern nations Historically liberalism fostered progress and independence within Latin America but currently neoliberalism serves as the state ideology of the more dominant countries This ideology is authoritarian targeting only the southern states while claiming to cut bureaucracy and boost efficiency aiming to dismantle states to eliminate any resistance to global market dominance We must avoid falling into this trap Ideological nonalignment should redefine and reinforce the states role in our nations advocating for regional agreements among states Recognizing our unity within continental blocs we should bolster our regional economies Only through regional collaboration can we gain influence during the markets restructuring Hence its crucial to convene more frequent and regular continental meetings for our movement Organizing the nonaligned movement on a continental level will fortify it globally Proposals have been made to establish an administrative framework to ensure the movements continuity but recognizing regional disparities and fostering intermediate nonaligned organizations is more crucial These organizations should solidify the movements principles regionally thereby enhancing its influence Although it has taken time Latin America has adopted this approach through the group of eights political consultation mechanism providing unified responses to economic crises and political interventions Mr President honoring our foundersTito Nehru and Nasserits essential to emphasize the ethical importance of nonalignment Without nuclear power or financial might we have upheld humanitys moral values to aid its struggle across all fields Consequently our movement cannot ignore the severe issue of drug trafficking and addiction which has proliferated globally This problem predominantly affects wealthy nations reflecting an advanced stage of consumption driven by dissatisfaction However as producers or dealers of drugs we are involuntary participants Similar to neoliberalism drug trafficking seeks to dominate representing another form of hegemony by affluent markets corrupting our society It aims to dismantle states as seen in Colombia We must champion humanitys moral values informing the rich that even if our calls for justice are ignored we will protect their youth from drug addiction The US president will present a proposal on this issue tomorrow and we anticipate it will be comprehensive The problem extends beyond helicopters and ammunition it requires an agreement between the United States Europe and the directly involved countries focusing on structural solutions for drug production Without such measures military aid alone will be inadequate Our movement must take a firm stance against drug trafficking and implement collective actions to eliminate it Additionally the nonaligned movement must adopt a strong position against terrorism especially when linked to drug trafficking as in Peru Adhering to its moral principles the movement should vehemently oppose drug addiction and death demonstrating our nations respect for human dignity on par with the most developed countries Mr President we came to this summit from Peru to reaffirm our belief in nonalignment oppose imperialism colonialism and interventionism and align with nations fighting for freedom and justice We came to defend ideological nonalignment demand financial disarmament and recognize the market value of debt We are here to renew our commitment to the enduring principles we united under 28 years ago I salute the nations of the nonaligned movement Thank you very much applause","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0432","doctext":"a radio station newsman has reported that an alleged spokesman for the extraditables a group that claims to be linked to the medellin cartel has claimed responsibility for the burning of a restaurant today and a 5 september sharpshooter attack at the local airport a newsman from radio caracol of medellin reported receiving a telephone call from a member of the extraditables claiming responsibility for the burning of a countryside restraurant the caller justified this action by saying that the restarants owners paid homage to a military leader medellin which is the drug traffickers trading headquarters in colombia was hit by a wave of threats that turned out to be nothing but false alarms that nevertheless prompted the police to constantly patrol the city and evacuate shopping centers in search of nonexistent bombs workers said that the restaurant whose owner was a follower of recently assassinated presidential candidate luis carlos galan was torched by rifletoting youths they locked four workers in an office until the fire started the restaurant suffered 20 million pesos 50000 in loses he also said that the extraditables are responsible for an attack on 5 september in which a man dressed in combat gear fired an automatic rifle at industrialists and businessmen at the medellin airport the sharpshooter who was shot by policemen managed to kill 1 person and wound 12 others the anonymous caller gave no explanation for the attack a caracol newsman told reuter two weeks ago the extraditables declared total war against the government of president virgilio barco after he launched a campaign to repress the drug barons in which 11000 individuals were arrested and millions of dollars in property owned by drug traffickers were confiscated","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0432","doctext":"A radio station newsman announced that a purported spokesman for the Extraditables a group allegedly connected to the Medellin cartel has claimed responsibility for todays arson of a restaurant and a sharpshooter attack at the local airport on September 5 A journalist from Radio Caracol in Medellin reported receiving a phone call from an Extraditables member who took credit for the restaurants arson The caller argued that the restaurants owners honored a military leader Medellin known as the hub for drug traffickers in Colombia experienced a spate of threats that proved to be false alarms yet led to police constantly patrolling the city and evacuating shopping centers for nonexistent bombs Workers described how rifletoting youths set the restaurant ablaze locking four workers in an office before the fire began The restaurant owned by a follower of the recently murdered presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan incurred losses of 20 million pesos 50000 Additionally the Extraditables were cited for a September 5 attack where a man dressed in combat gear fired an automatic rifle at industrialists and businessmen at the Medellin airport Despite being shot by police the sharpshooter killed one person and injured 12 others The anonymous caller did not provide a reason for the attack as stated by the Caracol newsman to Reuters Two weeks prior the Extraditables had declared total war against President Virgilio Barcos government following a crackdown on drug lords that resulted in 11000 arrests and the seizure of millions of dollars worth of drug traffickers properties","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0433","doctext":"the police reported today that us journalist bernardette pardo who was sent to colombia by the spanishspeaking univision television network to cover the colombian governments war against drug traffickers was injured last night during an attack in medelliln it was learned that pardo was in a restaurant in medellin accompanied by cameraman carlos corrales and colombian movie actor jorge saenz when a mediumintensity bomb exploded in the establishment pardo of cuban origin suffered fractures in her clavicle and right shoulder blade and wounds in her neck she is currently at a hospital in medellin corrales was injured by splinters in various parts of his body the police reported that the attack was apparently carried out by a couple that was sitting at a table close to the journalists according to reports a woman went to the restroom then left in a hurry followed by the man who was accompanying her shortly before the explosion on the night of 3 september unidentified individuals placed two bombs in a parking lot and garden of a medellin hotel where several foreign journalists were staying the journalists arrived in colombia a few days ago to cover the intensification of the governments struggle against narcoticstrafficking organizations although no one was injured in that incident it was clear that the medellin cartel the largest drugtrafficking ring in the world had declared an allout war against foreign journalists who remain colombia likewise colombian journalists were threatened a few days after the governments offensive began in reprisal for the hard blows dealt to the drug cartel in the past 3 weeks in a statement for a french newspaper pablo escobar gaviria the medellin cartels main capo said that journalists and judges will pay the consequences of the governments struggle which has resulted in hundreds of drug traffickers arrested and numerous properties owned by drug traffickers confiscated the attack against the univision journalists occurred simultaneously with an announcement by the police in antioquia department the capital of which is medellin of the arrest of four drug traffickers whose extradition may have been requested by the united states the names of the drug traffickers were not disclosed to the press however it was learned that their arrest took place during intensive operations which took place in this city during the past few hours as a result of which 21 mercenaries of the medellin cartel have fallen members of the same narcoticstrafficking organization detonated two bombs in financial institutions and set a restaurant on fire in medellin police spokesmen reported","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0433","doctext":"Police announced today that Bernardette Pardo a US journalist dispatched to Colombia by Univision to report on the governments campaign against drug traffickers was injured in an attack last night in Medellin Pardo was dining in a restaurant with cameraman Carlos Corrales and Colombian actor Jorge Saenz when a mediumintensity bomb detonated Pardo who is of Cuban descent sustained fractures to her clavicle and right shoulder blade and sustained neck wounds She is currently hospitalized in Medellin Corrales suffered splinter injuries in multiple body parts The police indicated that the attack appeared to have been executed by a couple seated near the journalists Reportedly a woman went to the restroom and hurriedly exited followed by her male companion just before the bomb exploded On the night of September 3 unidentified individuals planted two bombs in a parking lot and garden of a Medellin hotel where several foreign journalists were staying These journalists had recently arrived to cover the governments intensified efforts against narcoticstrafficking organizations Although no injuries occurred in that incident it was evident that the Medellin cartel had declared an outright war on foreign journalists in Colombia Colombian journalists also received threats in retaliation for significant blows to the cartel over the past three weeks In a statement to a French newspaper Pablo Escobar Gaviria the main capo of the Medellin cartel warned that journalists and judges would pay the consequences of the governments crackdown which had led to hundreds of drug traffickers being arrested and numerous properties seized The attack on the Univision journalists coincided with an announcement by Antioquia department police in Medellins capital regarding the arrest of four drug traffickers potentially facing US extradition The identities of the traffickers were not released but their capture was part of intensive operations in the city over the past hours resulting in the downfall of 21 Medellin cartel mercenaries Members of the same narcoticstrafficking organization also detonated two bombs in financial institutions and committed arson by setting a restaurant ablaze police spokesmen reported","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0434","doctext":"spokesmen of the bogota mayors office and the police have reported that city authorities today reinforced security measures to prevent terrorist actions security personnel were increased at key public and private buildings the eldorado international airport and bus terminals after a meeting with the citys security council mayor andres pastrana issued a decree prohibiting any meetings gatherings rallies or demonstrations in the bogota district the decree which was issued within the framework of the current state of siege sets sentences of up to 60 days in jail and fines of 60000 pesos 150 for the organizers of such demonstrations shortly after the decree was issued a telephone booth in southern bogota was destroyed by a bomb police reported there were no casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0434","doctext":"Representatives from the Bogota mayors office and police have announced that city officials have bolstered security measures to deter terrorist activities Security forces have been increased at essential public and private sites including the Eldorado International Airport and bus stations Following a security council meeting Mayor Andres Pastrana issued a decree banning meetings gatherings rallies and demonstrations in Bogota The decree aligned with the current state of siege imposes penalties of up to 60 days in jail and fines of 60000 pesos 150 on organizers of such events Shortly after the decrees issuance a bomb destroyed a telephone booth in southern Bogota although there were no injuries reported according to the police","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0435","doctext":"three strong explosions occurred last night in medellin a drug trafficking center in colombia at least five people including journalists and a television camera crew were wounded two bank buildings and a restaurant were seriously damaged the explosions occurred following the televised speech by us president bush on his new antinarcotics plan","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0435","doctext":"Three powerful explosions rocked Medellin a known drug trafficking hub in Colombia last night The blasts injured at least five individuals including journalists and a TV camera crew Significant damage was inflicted on two bank buildings and a restaurant These bombings occurred shortly after US President Bushs televised address about his new antinarcotics strategy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0436","doctext":"colombia and the world received with optimism the bush antidrug plan the us president announced controls and punishments for those who use drugs he also announced that 8 billion has been alloted for this plan which includes rehabilitation and prevention programs the measures have been criticized however the bush plan brings hope in the struggle against drug usage begin recording bush this is a cocaine byproduct called crack which was confiscated a few days ago by policemen at a park in front of the white house it could have been heroin or pcp it looks like candy but this is turning our cities into battlefields and is killing our children end recording this is how president bush began his speech in which he delivered his plan to us citizens on fighting drug traffickers the huge number of drug users made the government increase the 2 billion budget last year begin recording bush as you can see on this chart in 1985 the government estimated that 23 million us citizens were using drugs on a casual basis that is at least once during the past month last year this figure dropped by over 13 which means that 9 million us citizens have ceased being occasional drug users although the overall cocaine usage has dropped the frequent use of cocaine has almost doubled in the past few years these are the casual cocaine users those who consume crack and who represent the most serious and urgent problem end recording president bushs advisers said the president is aware of the difficulties of the plan however he believes this is the first step in the struggle against drugs begin recording bush today i sent this document our first national strategy on drug control i sent it to the congress end recording bush believes that with this formula he will defeat drug usage in his country despite criticism from some us congressmen","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0436","doctext":"Colombia and the rest of the globe welcomed President Bushs antidrug initiative with optimism The US president outlined new regulations and penalties for drug users alongside an allocation of 8 billion for the plan which encompasses rehabilitation and preventive measures Despite facing criticism the Bush plan instills hope in the battle against drug abuse begin recording bush This is a cocaine derivative known as crack seized by officers recently in a park near the White House It could have been heroin or PCP It resembles candy yet it is transforming our cities into war zones and claiming the lives of our children end recording President Bush commenced his speech with this imagery as he introduced his strategy to the American public for combating drug traffickers Due to the significant number of drug users the government increased last years budget from 2 billion begin recording bush This chart shows that in 1985 the government estimated that 23 million Americans used drugs occasionally at least once in the past month Last year this number decreased by over onethird meaning 9 million Americans stopped being casual users Although overall cocaine use has decreased frequent cocaine use has nearly doubled in recent years These casual cocaine users who consume crack represent the most severe and urgent issue end recording President Bushs advisers indicated that he is aware of the plans challenges but believes it is a crucial first step in the fight against drugs begin recording bush Today I submitted this document our inaugural national drug control strategy to Congress end recording Bush is confident that this approach will eradicate drug use in the US despite some congressional criticism","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0437","doctext":"the medellin cartel reacted with a campaign of attacks to us president george bushs antidrug program as of this morning the speech had not elicited any official comment on the part of the colombian presidency only communications minister carlos elmos stated in very general terms that the problem continues to be fundamentally that of the consumption in the united states which he added must punish the consumers shortly after president bushs speech a wave of attacks shook medellin the general headquarters of the countrys principal drug traffickers according to a police report issued today 11 persons including 2 newsmen were wounded in the attacks the bogota newspapers dedicated their main headlines this morning to the us presidents speech in general they compared his speech to a declaration of war bush wages war el espectador bush declares war el siglo 8 billion against drugs el tiempo the newspapers did not dedicate any editorial to bushs speech but limited themselves to publishing excerpts of his speech taking special note of the 5year 2 billion aid plan for colombia peru and bolivia the colombian television stations which had announced that they would carry a live broadcast of the overall antidrug plan finally ended up only transmitting excerpts of the speech on a delayed basis without explaining the reason for the change of plans only caracol radio rebroadcast the text of president bushs speech on a delayed basis with a simultaneous spanish translation despite the curfew implemented 1 week ago in medellin and the major military presence in the countrys second largest city two bank branches and a restaurant were blown up while a restaurant was burned","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0437","doctext":"The Medellin cartel responded to US President George Bushs antidrug initiative with a series of attacks As of this morning there had been no official response from the Colombian presidency Communications Minister Carlos Elmos commented broadly stating the issue remains largely the responsibility of US consumption and suggested that consumers should face punishment Following President Bushs address Medellin the main hub of the nations top drug traffickers was rocked by a spate of attacks A police report released today indicated that 11 people including 2 journalists were injured Bogota newspapers highlighted President Bushs speech with dramatic headlines such as Bush Wages War El Espectador Bush Declares War El Siglo and 8 Billion Against Drugs El Tiempo The newspapers did not offer editorial opinions but published excerpts from the speech emphasizing the 2 billion 5year aid plan for Colombia Peru and Bolivia Colombian television channels initially planned to broadcast the entire antidrug plan live but ultimately aired only portions of the speech with delays without explaining the change Caracol Radio however replayed the full speech with a simultaneous Spanish translation Despite the curfew and a significant military presence in Medellin the countrys secondlargest city two bank branches and a restaurant were bombed while another restaurant was set on fire","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0438","doctext":"this station has just confirmed that eduardo martinez romero reported to be the financial wizard of the medellin cartel was extradited to the united states today in a few hours an atlanta georgia court will receive martinez who has been extradited by the colombian government after he was indicted by the us government on charges that he laundered 11 billion including martinez 15 colombians have been extradited to the united states 14 of them during the previous governments tenure while the extradition treaty with the united states was in force the first extradition was effected on the same grounds as that serving to justify this measure toward martinez money laundering after botero not further identified the most famous cases were those of carlos lehder whose extradition was arranged for in less than 24 hours when the supreme court declared the treaty unenforceable extraditions were suspended until today when a new instrument was utilized this instrument was announced by president virgilio barco the same night presidential hopeful luis carlos galan was murdered this is an administrative recourse that empowers the president to make all decisions","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0438","doctext":"This station has confirmed the extradition of Eduardo Martinez Romero known as the Medellin cartels financial expert to the United States Martinez who is accused of laundering 11 billion will appear in an Atlanta Georgia court within hours Including Martinez 15 Colombians have been extradited to the US with 14 during the previous governments term when the extradition treaty was valid The initial extradition was also for money laundering similar to Martinezs case Notable extraditions included Carlos Lehder which occurred in under 24 hours Extraditions were halted when the Supreme Court invalidated the treaty but resumed today using a new mechanism This mechanism introduced by President Virgilio Barco following the assassination of presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan allows the president to make all decisions related to extraditions","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0439","doctext":"luz amparo gomez serna a 29yearold woman from cali was murdered at 1620 this afternoon the la gran colombia university lawyer had just left a fruit stand in the polo club neighborhood in northern bogota and was getting into a renault station wagon driven by her brother william when a young man approached her and shot her three times in the head with a 9mm gun the killer a young man escaped in a green samurai camper that was waiting for him a few blocks from the site of the murder according to luz amparo gomez sernas family she had never been threatened until a few months ago she worked at the district attorneys office for the national and judicial police and she had specialized abroad in criminal procedures she was currently the lawyer for emerald dealer angel gaitain maecha and was defense attorney in the case of the el portal apartments in northern bogota she was married and had no children her husband jaime castro is currently in spain a criminal court judge has ordered a coroners report","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0439","doctext":"Luz Amparo Gomez Serna a 29yearold woman from Cali was killed at 420 PM today The lawyer from La Gran Colombia University had just left a fruit stand in the Polo Club neighborhood in northern Bogota and was about to enter a Renault station wagon driven by her brother William when a young man approached her and shot her three times in the head with a 9mm gun The attacker a young man fled in a green Samurai camper waiting a few blocks away According to her family Luz Amparo Gomez Serna had never received any threats She had recently worked at the District Attorneys Office for the National and Judicial Police and had specialized in criminal procedures abroad She was currently representing emerald dealer Angel Gaitain Maecha and was the defense attorney in the El Portal apartments case in northern Bogota Luz was married but had no children Her husband Jaime Castro is presently in Spain A criminal court judge has ordered a coroners report","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0440","doctext":"last night a bomb destroyed a branch of the stateowned central mortgage bank in this city meanwhile another explosive device thrown at the stateowned agrarian fund near itagui municipality failed to go off the police reported that the first terrorist action nearly destroyed the credit institution located in guayabal on the outskirts of medellin in northwestern colombia the explosion which caused no casualties occured at 0130 gmt on 7 september meanwhile a device made up of 10 kg of dynamite which was thrown from a motorcycle at a branch of the agrarian fund failed to explode because its detonation mechanism malfunctioned the failed action took place in nearby itagui municipality which has been enforcing a curfew for the past 8 days along with medellin in an attempt to control the deteriorated public order situation beginning tonight the police and army will redouble security measures in these two cities because terrorist attacks which have been attributed to drug traffickers who are waging a war against colombian authorities over the past week have always taken place late in the evening","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0440","doctext":"Last night a bombing incident resulted in the destruction of a branch of the stateowned central mortgage bank in this city At the same time another bomb was thrown at the stateowned agrarian fund near Itagui municipality but failed to detonate Police reported that the first explosion nearly demolished the credit institution located in Guayabal on the outskirts of Medellin northwestern Colombia with the blast occurring at 0130 GMT on September 7 and causing no casualties Meanwhile a device made up of 10 kg of dynamite thrown from a motorcycle at the agrarian fund branch failed to explode due to a malfunction in its detonation mechanism This unsuccessful attempt took place in nearby Itagui where a curfew has been in effect for the past eight days along with Medellin to manage the worsening public order Starting tonight police and army forces will intensify security measures in these two cities as terrorist attacks attributed to drug traffickers battling Colombian authorities have consistently occurred late in the evening over the past week","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0441","doctext":"thirty men with hoods over their faces are at santander square at the national university protesting the measures adopted by us president george bush the protesters are setting a us flag on fire and reportedly are wearing eln army of national liberation insignias we have a report from liliana vigolla begin recording vigolla students protesting at the national university threw rocks during the confrontation with police today national university students are protesting the measures adopted by the us government concerning aid to colombia to fight drug trafficking the us flag was set on fire at the main square policemen are guarding the main entrance on 30th street riot police trucks have surrounded the university campus police are trying to quell the protest by using teargas against the students shootings and bomb explosions have been heard inside the campus at this time the situation remains unchanged end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0441","doctext":"Thirty men with hoods over their faces gathered at Santander Square at the National University to protest US President George Bushs policies The demonstrators reportedly wearing ELN Army of National Liberation insignias set a US flag ablaze Liliana Vigolla reports that during todays protest at the National University students hurled rocks at police The protest centers on the US governments measures concerning aid to Colombia for combating drug trafficking A US flag was burned in the main square Police are stationed at the main entrance on 30th Street and riot police trucks have encircled the university Authorities are attempting to disperse the protesters with teargas Gunfire and explosions have been reported within the campus and the situation remains unresolved","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0442","doctext":"a 20kg bomb went off at a branch of the central mortage bank located in the belen neighborhood of the city of medellin last night only 2 hours before the curfew went into effect on this occasion the terrorists target was a branch of the central mortgage bank located in the belen neighborhood according to bomb experts who work for the medellin metropolitan police the dynamite charge which partially destroyed the bank facilities weighed 20 kg fortunately no one was killed or wounded in this attack while this was happening another dynamite charge was defused at the social savings bank in itahui according to the authorities report the terrorist attacks carried out in medellin over the past 12 days have killed 2 people and wounded at least 20 others including journalist bernardett pardo of univision network who along with her cameraman witnessed the explosion of a bomb as they were having dinner at a restaurant the property damage caused by all the bomb attacks in medellin add up to approximately 300 million pesos eight people have been arrested and charged with terrorist activities during the wave of violence in medellin the authorities have defused 14 bombs and confiscated 5 rockets","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0442","doctext":"Last night a 20kg dynamite charge detonated at a branch of the central mortgage bank in Medellins Belen neighborhood merely two hours before the curfew began The bombing caused partial destruction of the banks facilities Bomb experts from the Medellin metropolitan police confirmed the weight of the dynamite charge Fortunately there were no fatalities or injuries from this attack Simultaneously another dynamite charge was successfully defused at the social savings bank in Itahui According to the authorities recent terrorist incidents in Medellin over the last 12 days have resulted in two deaths and at least 20 injuries among them Univision journalist Bernardett Pardo who along with her cameraman witnessed a bomb explosion while dining at a restaurant The total property damage from these bombings is estimated at around 300 million pesos So far eight individuals have been arrested and charged with terrorist activities During this surge of violence authorities have defused 14 bombs and seized 5 rockets","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0443","doctext":"the government decided to temporarily suspend classes at the stateowned national university of colombia the largest university in the country after two devices exploded on campus according to preliminary reports several hooded men occupied a square on campus and began shouting slogans against the united states these individuals apparently exploded the devices that wounded two students","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0443","doctext":"The government has temporarily closed the National University of Colombia the countrys largest following a bombing where two devices detonated on campus Preliminary reports suggest that several hooded men took over a campus square shouting antiUnited States slogans These individuals are believed to have set off the devices injuring two students","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0444","doctext":"the pacification process on which the colombian government and the 19 april movement m19 have been working since early this year went into a crisis mode today because two members of the rebel organization which was observing a truce were murdered yesterday the announcement was made by m19 general commander carlos pizarro leongomez himself who said the government of president virgilio barco vargas must inform the country of its intentions if it is indeed willing to complete the peace process in an incident now being investigated m19 guerrillas jairo arturo motta and luz mery garcia were gunned down on 6 september by unidentified persons while riding a bus headed for cali in the countrys southwest the two rebels killed lived at the peace village where several m19 columns were housed to facilitate a direct dialogue with the government","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0444","doctext":"The Colombian governments pacification process with the 19 April Movement M19 ongoing since the beginning of the year entered a crisis today following the murder of two truceobserving M19 members M19s general commander Carlos Pizarro Leongomez announced that President Virgilio Barco Vargass administration must clarify its commitment to completing the peace process The incident under investigation involved the fatal shooting of M19 guerrillas Jairo Arturo Motta and Luz Mery Garcia on 6 September by unidentified assailants while they were on a bus to Cali in the southwest The rebels resided in the peace village a settlement set up to facilitate direct dialogue between M19 and the government","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0445","doctext":"the colombian government has revoked a controversial decree issued 24 hours before that empowered the military to take over the mayors offices in areas scourged by the violence unleashed by drug traffickers in the continuation of its offensive against the drug barons and to ensure the safety of the judges the government intends to transfer the judges handling drug trafficking cases to military bases attorney general alfonso gomez mendez told reuter gomez said that the plan to transfer magistrates includes 20 or 30 judges handling drug trafficking and key political murder cases regarding the decree annulled today government minister orlando vasquez velasquez said the government thought it advisable to revoke what was obviously an unpopular measure asked when the judges would be taken to military bases attorney general gomez replied i cannot mention a specific time we cannot tell the terrorists just how long the judges will be at their present offices","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0445","doctext":"The Colombian government has rescinded a contentious decree issued just a day earlier that allowed the military to assume control of mayors offices in regions plagued by violence from drug traffickers As part of its ongoing campaign against drug lords and to safeguard judges the government plans to relocate judges handling drug trafficking cases to military bases according to Attorney General Alfonso Gomez Mendez in a statement to Reuters Gomez mentioned that the relocation plan would involve 20 to 30 judges dealing with drug trafficking and significant political murder cases Commenting on the annulled decree Government Minister Orlando Vasquez Velasquez noted that the government deemed it wise to revoke what was clearly an unpopular measure When asked about the timing for moving the judges to military bases Attorney General Gomez stated I cannot specify an exact time We cannot disclose to the terrorists how long the judges will remain at their current offices","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0446","doctext":"the police are continuing to score against drug traffickers and alleged assassins in the past few hours antioquia authorities detained nicolas gonzalez cardona who is linked to the medellin cartel as a pilot for pablo escobar gaviria gonzalez is also suspected of having participated in the murder of colonel valdemar franklin quintero on 18 august this is the second person arrested in connection with this murder the first was german gonzalez ramirez in addition government sources have confirmed that a judge has issued an arrest warrant for jaime valencia martinez the person who allegedly masterminded the attack on senator luis carlos galan sarmiento","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0446","doctext":"Police continue their efforts against drug traffickers and suspected assassins Recently authorities in Antioquia apprehended Nicolas Gonzalez Cardona connected to the Medellin cartel as a pilot for Pablo Escobar Gaviria Gonzalez is also suspected of involvement in the murder of Colonel Valdemar Franklin Quintero on August 18 German Gonzalez Ramirez was the first person arrested for this murder Additionally government sources confirmed that a judge has issued an arrest warrant for Jaime Valencia Martinez who allegedly masterminded the attack on Senator Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0447","doctext":"with the death of guerrilla said hurtado motta and luz mery garcia a resident of santo domingo who owned a grocery store the number of m19 19 april movement members murdered has risen to 10 since the peace process began in march the m19s numberone man carlos pizarro leongomez said that peace cannot be accomplished if the organizations members are murdered by government institutions begin recording pizarro i am concerned that the m19 members are being murdered by government officials luz amparo guerra why are you sure of this pizarro we have to be sure of who is behind this i know that it is not criminal groups but government groups and this is worrisome to me end recording the peace process will face many difficulties and stumbling blocks if the murder of m19 members continues","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0447","doctext":"With the deaths of guerrilla members Hurtado Motta and Luz Mery Garcia a grocery store owner from Santo Domingo the tally of M19 19 April Movement members killed has reached 10 since the peace process started in March Carlos Pizarro Leongomez the leader of M19 stated that achieving peace is impossible if government entities continue to murder organization members begin recording Pizarro I am troubled by the fact that M19 members are being killed by government officials Luz Amparo Guerra Why are you certain of this Pizarro We need to identify who is responsible I am convinced it is not criminal groups but government factions which greatly concerns me end recording The peace process will encounter numerous challenges and obstacles if the killing of M19 members persists","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0448","doctext":"on his way home peruvian president alan garcia today stopped over in bogota where he met with president virgilio barco and visited el espectador newspaper offices which were dynamited by drug traffickers last weekend apparently the peruvian government agrees that cartagena can host a hemisphere presidents antidrug summit proposed by us president george bush after meeting with barco garcia told reporters that a commission made up of representatives of drugaffected countriesbolivia colombia peru and the united states should be formed but that europe should also participate begin recording garcia if a european representative is absent from the talks on drug trafficking and drug addiction it will be as if one leg of the table is missing end recording garcia also visited luis carlos galans grave and el espectadors debris and expressed to the papers owners his sympathy for them because of the terrorist attacks over a cup of colombian coffee he talked with the journalists about drug trafficking saying my country is not as badly threatened as colombia because we do not have drug cartels in peru","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0448","doctext":"On his journey home Peruvian President Alan Garcia made a stop in Bogota today where he met with President Virgilio Barco and toured the El Espectador newspaper offices recently bombed by drug traffickers last weekend The Peruvian government appears to support Cartagena as the venue for a hemispheric antidrug summit an idea proposed by US President George Bush After his meeting with Barco Garcia informed reporters that a commission with representatives from drugaffected nations like Bolivia Colombia Peru and the United States should be established also emphasizing the importance of Europes involvement Garcia stated If a European representative is absent from the talks on drug trafficking and drug addiction it will be as if one leg of the table is missing Garcia also paid his respects at Luis Carlos Galans grave and surveyed the remnants of El Espectador expressing his condolences to the papers owners for the terrorist attacks Over Colombian coffee he conversed with journalists about drug trafficking noting that Peru is not as severely threatened as Colombia as it lacks drug cartels","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0449","doctext":"peruvian president alan garcia said in bogota today that it has been confirmed that in panama there are puppet governments which are crudely designated and then removed garcia who made a 6hour technical stopover in bogota on his flight from belgrade where he attended the nonaligned movement summit visited colombian president virgilio barco with whom he had lunch and to whom he expressed solidarity in the antidrug struggle being waged in colombia asked by reporters garcia said his ambassador to panama has been recalled this does not mean however that relations between the two countries have been broken he advocated latin american governments that represent their peoples wills through elections we have confirmed that there are puppet governments in panama and that they are crudely designated and removed we latin americans cannot accept this procedure he added he also said that the peruvian government has not recognized the new panamanian government and pointed out that the antidrug plan launched by us president george bush although late should support the affected countries more strongly garcia also urged a presidental summit including european countries for true international coordination against drug trafficking while in bogota and shortly before boarding his flight for peru garcia visited el espectadors offices which were damaged by a bomb on 2 september and expressed his sympathy to the papers directors","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0449","doctext":"Today in Bogota Peruvian President Alan Garcia confirmed the existence of puppet governments in Panama that are clumsily appointed and dismissed Garcia who was on a 6hour technical layover in Bogota en route from Belgrade after attending the NonAligned Movement summit met with Colombian President Virgilio Barco Over lunch he expressed solidarity with Colombias antidrug efforts Garcia informed reporters that Perus ambassador to Panama has been recalled but clarified that diplomatic relations remain intact He championed Latin American governments that genuinely represent their citizens through elections and criticized the manipulative political processes in Panama which he stated are unacceptable Moreover Garcia mentioned that Peru has not acknowledged Panamas new government and emphasized the importance of US President George Bushs antidrug plan urging for stronger support to the affected nations He called for a presidential summit inclusive of European countries for effective international coordination against drug trafficking Before departing for Peru Garcia visited El Espectadors offices in Bogota which were damaged by a bomb on September 2 and conveyed his condolences to the newspapers directors","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0450","doctext":"salvadoran vice president francisco merino escaped unharmed from an attack tonight when the motorcade he was travelling in was ambushed by a guerrilla column near metapan 105 km to the west of san salvador according to afp merino was returning from a meeting with his guatemalan and honduran colleagues at the guatemalan town of esquipulas when he was attacked a soldier was killed in the attack that took place at 0015 gmt according to what the afp reporter accompanying the vice presidents motorcade witnessed when the official motorcade approached the guajoyo hydroelectric plant guerrilla groups opened fire when the shots started merino jumped from his armored vehicle with an automatic rifle and took up a position along the roadside until the attack ended after the guerrillas ended the attack merino returned to metapan where he was taken to the capital in an air force helicopter according to the press last april merinos home in san salvador was the target of a dynamite attack which caused property damage","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0450","doctext":"Salvadoran Vice President Francisco Merino narrowly avoided harm tonight after his motorcade was ambushed by a guerrilla column near Metapan 105 km west of San Salvador as reported by AFP Merino was on his way back from a meeting with Guatemalan and Honduran officials in Esquipulas Guatemala when the attack occurred A soldier was fatally wounded in the incident which took place at 0015 GMT according to an AFP reporter who was with the vice president As the motorcade neared the Guajoyo hydroelectric plant guerrilla forces opened fire Merino leaped from his armored vehicle armed with an automatic rifle and took cover by the roadside until the confrontation ceased After the attack Merino returned to Metapan and was then flown to the capital by an air force helicopter according to press reports In a previous incident last April Merinos San Salvador residence was struck by a dynamite attack resulting in property damage","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0451","doctext":"a powerful bomb exploded tonight friday in the colombian city of medellin opposite a telephone exchange causing severe property damage afp was able to verify according to unofficial sources four people including one child were injured by the explosion the bomb was apparently hidden inside a car the telephone exchange watchman jaime gaviria told afp that the bomb had not affected telephone connections however the front of the public building where the car was parked was partially destroyed parts from the pulverized vehicle were hurled hundreds of yards from the site of the explosion and shattered the windows of numerous mansions at the laureles residential neighborhood located west of the city","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0451","doctext":"A powerful bomb detonated on Friday night in Medellin Colombia across from a telephone exchange leading to extensive property damage AFP confirmed Unofficial reports stated that four individuals including a child were injured in the bombing The bomb was reportedly concealed inside a car Jaime Gaviria the telephone exchange watchman informed AFP that telephone connections remained intact However the front of the public building where the car was parked was partially ruined Debris from the obliterated vehicle was flung hundreds of yards breaking the windows of numerous mansions in the Laureles residential neighborhood situated to the west of the city","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0452","doctext":"it was learned here today that a judicial order has freed luis fernando galeano berrio alias el negro who is accused of being one of the financial officials of the medellin cartel and who is subject to extradition to the united states galeano berrio was arrested on 25 august in antioquia department during the offensive the military forces have launched against the drug trafficking barons he was released on 7 september but this was not learned until today medellin criminal investigation judge 40 juez 40 issued the release order because no specific charge was filed against him the judge said his office did not receive a request from the us government for the extradition of galeano berrio who apparently was in charge of accounting for drug kingping gonzalo rodriguez gacha alias the mexican in addition galeano berrio is also said to be the mastermind of the murder of a councilman in cordoba department and of being involved in a frustrated plan to kill an individual linked to the cali drug cartel which competes against the medellin cartel for the us drug market","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0452","doctext":"It was revealed today that luis fernando galeano berrio alias El Negro accused of being a financial officer for the Medellin cartel and facing extradition to the United States has been released by judicial order Galeano Berrio was apprehended on August 25 in Antioquia department amid military operations targeting drug trafficking leaders However he was released on September 7 though this information has only now come to light Medellin Criminal Investigation Judge 40 issued the release due to a lack of specific charges against him The judge noted that his office had not received an extradition request from the US government for Galeano Berrio who was allegedly responsible for the accounting of drug lord Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha alias The Mexican Additionally Galeano Berrio is accused of orchestrating the murder of a councilman in Cordoba department and being involved in a failed plan to assassinate a person associated with the Cali drug cartel a rival to the Medellin cartel in the US drug market","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0453","doctext":"colombian defense ministry spokesmen reported today that army troops dealt a harsh blow to the medellin drug cartel over the past few hours the army troops seized five farms owned by gonzalo rodriguez gacha the second most important medellin drug cartel chief according to official reports the troops arrived at a rural area in central boyaca port municipality and raided five farms which according to preliminary evidence were used by the mafia to train rightist paramilitary groups according to secret police investigations the paramilitary squads were formed by the medellin cartel to protect its interests the members of those squads were trained by israeli mercenaries headed by former lt col jair klein it was reported that since the beginning of the colombian offensive against the narcocriminal groups 3 weeks ago joint army and police troops have seized 15 farms and several urban houses owned by gonzalez gacha freddy rodriguez celades 17 son of rodriguez gacha is still under arrest after having been captured by the authorities along with other drug traffickers during an operation against one of the farms owned by the mafia leader meanwhile it was learned today that fernando galeano berrio suspected to be rodriguez gachas finance chief who was arrested a few days ago was released by a criminal judge galeano berrio left his cell on thursday 7 september although he is one of the drug traffickers whose extradition has been requested by the united states and despite being charged with the murder of several leftist political leaders according to investigations galeano was in charge of handling rodriguez gachas finances thus the possibility that galeano worked closely with eduardo martinez romero medellin drug cartel finance chief is not ruled out martinez romero was extradited to the united states on wednesday 6 september reports published by the bogota morning newspaper el tiempo indicate that the authorities have confiscated 50 vehicles owned by drug baron rodriguez gacha according to the documents found at the medellin cartel accounting office which operated in the middle of downtown bogota rodriguez gacha could own approximately 400 vehicles many of them armored vehicles or vehicles with powerful radio communications equipment similarly the army seized a farm owned by pablo escobar gaviria in boyaca port municipality escobar is considered the worlds biggest drug trafficker military spokesmen said that one of the many mafia schools for gunmen operated at that farm those gunmen are responsible for the massacres of peasants who worked in the northwestern banana region of uraba the operations against escobar gaviria continued yesterday when the group of mercenaries who served as escorts for escobar gavirias wife maria victoria henao was broken up according to reports close aids of the capo were members of a criminal group called love for medellin this group is responsible for the murders of several prostitutes homosexuals and beggars it was also known that the members of the aforementioned group placed a car bomb across from the medellin telephone company injuring five pedestrians and causing millions of pesos in property damage the dynamite attacks which have become the mafia response to the governments heavy offensive continued today when an explosive device went off at a private factory located in northwestern itagui municipality","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0453","doctext":"Colombian defense ministry representatives announced today that army forces inflicted a significant blow on the Medellin drug cartel recently Troops confiscated five properties belonging to Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha the cartels secondincommand Official statements revealed that the troops reached a rural area in the central Boyaca Port municipality raiding five farms allegedly used by the mafia to train rightwing paramilitary units Intelligence suggests these squads were established by the Medellin cartel to safeguard its operations with Israeli mercenaries led by former Lt Col Jair Klein providing training Since the Colombian military began its crackdown on narcocriminal groups three weeks ago combined army and police forces have seized 15 farms and several urban properties owned by Gonzalez Gacha Freddy Rodriguez Celades 17 son of Rodriguez Gacha remains detained after being captured alongside other traffickers during a raid on one of his fathers farms Meanwhile Fernando Galeano Berrio suspected to be Rodriguez Gachas financial chief and arrested recently was released by a criminal judge Despite facing extradition requests from the United States and charges of murdering leftist political leaders Galeano Berrio was freed from custody on 7 September Investigations indicate Galeano managed Rodriguez Gachas finances and possibly collaborated with Eduardo Martinez Romero the Medellin drug cartels finance chief who was extradited to the US on 6 September Reports from Bogotas El Tiempo newspaper state that authorities have confiscated 50 vehicles belonging to Rodriguez Gacha Documents from the cartels accounting office in downtown Bogota suggest he owned around 400 vehicles many armored or equipped with advanced radio communication systems Additionally the army seized a farm owned by Pablo Escobar Gaviria in the Boyaca Port municipality believed to be the worlds largest drug trafficker Military officials noted that the farm was a training ground for mafia gunmen responsible for massacres in Urabas northwestern banana region Operations against Escobar Gaviria continued yesterday dismantling a mercenary group that served as bodyguards for his wife Maria Victoria Henao Reports indicate that close associates of the capo were members of the criminal organization Love for Medellin responsible for killing several prostitutes homosexuals and beggars This group also planted a car bomb near the Medellin Telephone Company injuring five pedestrians and causing extensive property damage The mafias dynamite attacks in retaliation to the governments aggressive measures persisted today with an explosive device detonating at a private factory in northwestern Itagui municipality","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0454","doctext":"an emergency meeting of attorney generals and other top officials from nine latin american nations took place in mexico city to establish a common front and protect one another against takeover efforts by displaced drug barons and their armed mafias named the seventh international conference for drug control it was held aug 2931 here and representatives praised colombian authorities for their immediate reprisal against drug lords and their mafias argentina chile colombia el salvador guatemala peru costa rica brazil and others all expressed the same apprehension invasion by displaced colombian drug dealers the united states attending unofficially reportedly did not say much but immediately dispatched 65 million dollars worth of sophisticated military hardware delivered friday to colombia by two enormous c130s here mafia warlords openly threatened to carry out their terrorist bombings and killings in broad daylight to show we cannot be stopped mexican attorney general enrique alvarez del castillo congratulated those in attendance and offered the experience mexico had acquired during 10 years of an aggressive drug war besides moral support mexico underlined the need for coordinated efforts in laws and action first that courts hand down stiff sentences second that no bail be granted in drug trials third that all property derived from drug profits be confiscated and legally used to defray costs of combatting drug traffic in the final resolution the nine nations accepted to exchange information coordinate all activities jointly but carry them out separately because of the delicate issue of national sovereignty complete cooperation in all areas and to regard the drug effort as an international problem where producer dealer and user must all be combatted on friday brazil and colombia agreed to jointly protecting their borders to keep drug dealers out and away from those that have become a serious problem in brazil this cooperation is being sought for all cases where there may be danger and secretly every nation is fearful of what a concentrated attack by the narcotic mafia and the terrorism political and de facto drug lords can buy with their enormous wealth","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0454","doctext":"An emergency summit of attorney generals and highranking officials from nine Latin American countries convened in Mexico City to form a united front against takeovers by displaced drug barons and their armed mafias This event known as the Seventh International Conference for Drug Control took place from August 2931 where representatives commended Colombian authorities for their swift retaliation against drug lords and their gangs Nations such as Argentina Chile Colombia El Salvador Guatemala Peru Costa Rica Brazil and others voiced shared concerns about invasions by displaced Colombian drug traffickers The United States attended unofficially contributing little verbally but promptly sending 65 million in advanced military equipment to Colombia delivered by two large C130 aircraft on Friday During the conference mafia leaders openly threatened to conduct terrorist bombings and killings in broad daylight to demonstrate our resilience Mexican Attorney General Enrique Alvarez del Castillo applauded attendees and shared Mexicos decadelong experience with an assertive drug war In addition to moral support Mexico emphasized the necessity for synchronized legal and operational strategies severe sentencing by courts denial of bail in drug trials and confiscation of property acquired through drug profits to offset antidrug efforts In the final resolution the nine nations agreed to exchange information and coordinate activities albeit executing them independently due to concerns over national sovereignty They pledged full cooperation across all sectors and recognized the drug issue as an international problem requiring action against producers dealers and users alike On Friday Brazil and Colombia agreed to jointly secure their borders to prevent drug traffickers from infiltrating Brazil This collaborative approach is sought in all potentially dangerous situations with each nation secretly fearing a concentrated assault by the narcotic mafia and the terrorism both political and informal that drug lords can finance with their vast wealth","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0455","doctext":"the prosecutor in charge of investigating the assassination of liberal presidential candidate luis carlos galan today issued an arrest warrant for jaime valencia martinez who has been charged with masterminding the crime the judges decision was based on the fact that valencia martinez owns the office where five individuals charged with carrying out the assassination were arrested a few days ago it was learned that after the five individuals were arrested valencia martinez telephoned the judicial police to offer 125000 for the release of the suspects who were identified as alberto jubis hazvumb armando bernal acosta norberto murillo chalarca pedro zambrano delgado and luis alfredo gonzalez chacon valencia martinez is apparently linked to farming activities and the emerald business according to reports when judicial police agents arrived at valencia martinez apartment to arrest him he had already left the building in a hurry","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0455","doctext":"The prosecutor investigating the murder of liberal presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan has issued an arrest warrant for Jaime Valencia Martinez who is accused of orchestrating the attack This decision was made because Valencia Martinez owns the office where five suspects in the assassination were captured recently It was revealed that after their arrest Valencia Martinez offered 125000 to the judicial police for their release The suspects are identified as Alberto Jubis Hazvumb Armando Bernal Acosta Norberto Murillo Chalarca Pedro Zambrano Delgado and Luis Alfredo Gonzalez Chacon Valencia Martinez is reported to be involved in agriculture and the emerald trade When judicial police arrived at his apartment to detain him he had already fled the premises","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0456","doctext":"the colombian government has authorized the extradition of alleged drug trafficker elena beatriz zuniga to the united states while soldiers and policemen continue staging intensive operations throughout the country to capture the lords of cocaine and confiscate their property according to the bogota morning paper el espectador president virgilio barco vargas and the ministers of the national drug council signed a resolution last night authorizing zunigas extradition so that she can face drug trafficking charges in us federal courts it was learned that zuniga will be sent to the united states soon amid strict security measures to prevent attacks by the mafia which has sworn to kill 10 colombian judges for every drug trafficker that is extradited","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0456","doctext":"The Colombian government has approved the extradition of alleged drug trafficker Elena Beatriz Zuniga to the United States Meanwhile soldiers and police are conducting extensive operations nationwide to apprehend the lords of cocaine and seize their assets According to the Bogota daily El Espectador President Virgilio Barco Vargas and the National Drug Council ministers signed a resolution last night to authorize Zunigas extradition to face drug trafficking charges in US federal courts It was reported that Zuniga will be sent to the US soon under tight security to prevent any attack by the mafia which has vowed to kill 10 Colombian judges for each extradited drug trafficker","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0457","doctext":"two policemen were injured and 13 business establishments were destroyed as the result of two terrorist attacks last night in the guatemalan capital guatemala city fire department spokesmen reported that the bombs went off at approximately 0400 gmt on 10 september in a residential area in the southern part of the city the sources added that the first bomb exploded in a public building injuring 2 policemen and destroying 13 business establishments however the amount of damage has not yet been determined the sources also said that undidentified men hurled a grenade at the camino real hotel to the south of the capital but when it exploded it only made a hole in the ground this week defense minister general hector alejandro gramajo accused army dissidents extreme rightwingers and private enterprises of being directly responsible for the guatemalan terrorist acts in less than 1 month 11 leaders of the association of university students have been kidnapped by unidentified men the police have said they have clues concerning the students whereabouts but have not disclosed them","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0457","doctext":"Two police officers were hurt and 13 business establishments were destroyed following two terrorist attacks last night in Guatemala City According to the citys fire department spokesmen the bombs detonated around 0400 GMT on 10 September in a residential neighborhood in the southern part of the city The initial explosion occurred in a public building injuring two policemen and wrecking 13 business establishments though the extent of the damage remains unclear Additionally unidentified men threw a grenade at the Camino Real hotel situated south of the capital but it only created a hole in the ground upon detonation This week Defense Minister General Hector Alejandro Gramajo attributed the Guatemalan terrorist activities to army dissidents extreme rightwingers and private enterprises In less than a month 11 leaders of the Association of University Students have been kidnapped by unidentified men The police claim to have leads on the students locations but have not released any details","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0458","doctext":"official guatemalan sources have reported that the bodies of four of the nine guatemalan university students who have been kidnapped over the past 2 weeks by death squads were found today near the university campus in the southern part of guatemala city the victims whose bodies showed signs of having been tortured and cut with knives were identified as silvia maria azurdia and victor hugo rodriguez a married couple both studying at the san carlos university political science school and carlos humberto cabrera rivera a teacher leader these three people disappeared on 23 august in addition the authorities identified the body of leonel chuta camey of the legal and social science school who was abducted on friday 8 september according to preliminary reports the bodies were taken to the guatemala city judicial morgue the discovery of the bodies increased the tension that prevails in the country and made guatemalans fear that the other five missing students may have faced the same fate meanwhile the police said yesterday 9 september that it does not have any clues on the kidnappers identity","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0458","doctext":"Official sources in Guatemala have announced the discovery of the bodies of four out of nine Guatemalan university students who were kidnapped by death squads over the past two weeks Found near the university campus in southern Guatemala City the victims had been tortured and cut with knives The deceased were identified as Silvia Maria Azurdia and Victor Hugo Rodriguez a married couple studying political science at San Carlos University along with Carlos Humberto Cabrera Rivera a teacher leader all of whom vanished on August 23 The fourth victim Leonel Chuta Camey from the legal and social science school was abducted on September 8 Preliminary reports indicate that the bodies have been taken to the judicial morgue in Guatemala City This grim discovery has heightened the already existing tension in the country and led to fears among Guatemalans that the other five missing students might have suffered the same fate Meanwhile as of September 9 the police have stated that they have no leads on the identity of the kidnappers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0459","doctext":"unidentified individuals today broke into a farm owned by carlos ossa manager of the colombian institute of agrarian reform incora killed a watchman and set fire to the farm authorities view this action as a continuation of terrorism by the drug traffickers in the country the incident occurred in sevilla municipality 370 km from bogota where approximately five individuals shot to death a watchman who tried to prevent them from entering the farm after the 18 august assassination of senator and presidential candidate luis carlos galan the colombian government ordered a relentless offensive against the drug mafias which have reacted by carrying out bomb attacks and threating to kill officials judges businessmen and journalists as incora manager ossa has launched an intense campaign to confiscate land owned by the drug traffickers and distribute it to peasants as part of the agrarian reform being carried out by the administration of president virgilio barco we are not ruling out that the criminals are taking reprisals against ossa and all the officials who reject the activities by those criminals a police spokesman told dpa in another action attributed to the mafias several men last night wounded a watchman at an apartment building where maria victoria galan the sister of galan lives according to the official report they were planning to attack her the resolute action of watchman javier velasco prevented the gunmen who were riding motorcycles from entering mrs galans apartment meanwhile members of the army police and security forces continued to patrol the colombian cities to prevent terrorist actions by the drug traffickers who have threatened to kill 10 colombian judges for every mafia chief who is extradited the colombian government last night authorized the extradition of elena beatriz zuniga rodriguez accused by the us authorities of smuggling cocaine this brings to two the number of colombians whose extradition is authorized in less than a week eduardo martinez romero suspected finance chief of the medellin cartel was sent to the united states on wednesday the bombings have mainly affected bogota and medellin where authorities have implemented unprecedented security measures to prevent terrorist actions a police spokesman said that security has been reinforced in terminals government buildings media offices and aqueducts of the main cities because of constant threats that the mafias will blow up those locations many residents of bogota have been commenting on rumors that the drug traffickers plan to place toxic substances in the aqueduct of this city of 6 million people the rumor has neither been denied nor confirmed by authorities","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0459","doctext":"Today unidentified individuals infiltrated a farm owned by Carlos Ossa the manager of the Colombian Institute of Agrarian Reform INCORA killed a watchman and committed arson by setting the farm on fire Authorities believe this incident to be an extension of terrorist activities by the drug traffickers in the region The attack took place in Sevilla municipality roughly 370 km from Bogota where approximately five individuals fatally shot a watchman who attempted to stop them from entering the farm Following the assassination of Senator and presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan on August 18 the Colombian government launched an unyielding campaign against the drug mafias who retaliated by executing bomb attacks and issuing threats to kill officials judges businessmen and journalists As the INCORA manager Carlos Ossa has been actively working to seize lands owned by drug traffickers and redistribute them to peasants as part of the agrarian reform under President Virgilio Barcos administration We are not dismissing the possibility that these criminals are taking revenge on Ossa and all officials who oppose their activities a police spokesman told DPA In another mafiarelated action several men last night injured a watchman at an apartment building where Maria Victoria Galan the sister of Galan resides According to official reports they were planning an attack on her The vigilant intervention of watchman Javier Velasco thwarted the gunmen who were on motorcycles from entering Mrs Galans apartment Meanwhile members of the army police and security forces continued to patrol Colombian cities to prevent terrorist actions by the drug traffickers who have threatened to kill ten Colombian judges for every mafia leader extradited Last night the Colombian government authorized the extradition of Elena Beatriz Zuniga Rodriguez accused by US authorities of cocaine smuggling This marks the second authorized extradition of a Colombian in less than a week Eduardo Martinez Romero the suspected finance chief of the Medellin cartel was sent to the United States on Wednesday The bombings have predominantly impacted Bogota and Medellin prompting authorities to implement unprecedented security measures to counter terrorist actions A police spokesman indicated that security has been bolstered in terminals government buildings media offices and aqueducts in the main cities due to ongoing threats from the mafias to blow up these locations Many Bogota residents have been speculating about rumors that the drug traffickers intend to introduce toxic substances into the citys aqueduct which serves 6 million people The authorities have neither confirmed nor denied this rumor","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0460","doctext":"cali the authorities as well as secret police organizations are astounded at the killing of a national policeman and his 2yearold son by paid assassins the two were killed as they were leaving a local church in narino corregimiento tulua in central valle del cauca department many people witnessed the shooting of 26yearold wilson rengifo who was attacked by unidentified persons as he was leaving the catholic church in chilling and coldblooded fashion the criminals also killed the agents 2yearold son the police have not reported the motives of the crime which has shocked the people of tulua","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0460","doctext":"Cali Both the authorities and secret police are stunned by the murder of a national policeman and his 2yearold son by hired killers The incident occurred as they were leaving a church in Narino Corregimiento Tulua in central Valle del Cauca Numerous witnesses saw the attack on 26yearold Wilson Rengifo by unidentified persons as he exited the Catholic church In a heinous and ruthless manner the assailants also killed the officers young son The police have not disclosed the reasons behind this crime which has left the Tulua community in shock","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0461","doctext":"medellin four men who were travelling in a privately owned blue renault with license plates le7570 have set fire to two government vehicles in the urban area of rio negro municipality in the eastern region of antioquia two of them were arrested following a shootout with policemen who also seized the vehicle in which the criminals had been travelling the arrested men have been identified as diego leon orozco 23 who claimed he is an electrician and ernesto gonzalez also 23 they were seen spreading gasoline on and setting fire to an antioquia department dumptruck with license plates ol1400 and to a national government isuzu dumptruck with license plates op4184 the electrical equipment of these two vehicles was severely damaged the authorities have said that a third terrorist was wounded and escaped on foot in the company of a fourth one a search is being carried out","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0461","doctext":"Medellin Four individuals traveling in a privately owned blue Renault with license plates LE7570 committed arson by setting fire to two government vehicles in the urban area of Rio Negro municipality located in the eastern region of Antioquia Following a shootout with policemen two suspects were apprehended and the vehicle they used was confiscated The captured men are identified as Diego Leon Orozco 23 who claimed to be an electrician and Ernesto Gonzalez also 23 Witnesses observed them pouring gasoline on and igniting an Antioquia department dumptruck with license plates OL1400 and a national government Isuzu dumptruck with license plates OP4184 causing severe damage to the electrical systems of both vehicles Authorities reported that a third terrorist was injured and fled on foot with a fourth one A search operation is currently underway","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0462","doctext":"former medellin mayor pablo pelaez gonzalez 45 was shot to death by unidentified individuals while traveling between his home and office today medellin the secondlargest city in colombian has been shaken by the drug trafficking mafia and has been under a night curfew since 30 august","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0462","doctext":"Former Medellin mayor Pablo Pelaez Gonzalez 45 was fatally shot by unidentified individuals while commuting from his residence to his office today Medellin Colombias secondlargest city has been plagued by drug trafficking gangs and has been under a night curfew since August 30","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0463","doctext":"pablo pelaez gonzales 45 a former mayor of medellin was murdered today by gunmen who fired seven shots at him said medical sources at general hospital where the victim was taken after the attack pelaez gonzalez was intercepted by several unidentified individuals while enroute to his office from his home in the el poblado neighborhood in southern medellin colombias second largest city where a curfew has been in effect since 30 august the attack took place at approximately 0845 1345 gmt when according to witnesses at least three unidentified individuals fired from various angles at pelaez vehicle the driver of the vehicle whom authorities have not yet identified was also killed in the attack pelaez gonzalez had presided over a session for peace on 18 august in medellin which is considered one of the most violent cities in the world on that very day colonel waldemar franklin quintero of the police force in antioquia department whose capital is medellin was murdered pelaez gonzalez was mayor of medellin between 3 may 1984 and the end of 1985 and was currently the president of the tin plate and laminating company holasa the authorities have attributed the murder to the drug mafias who on 24 august announced a counteroffensive to the government measures which are a declaration of total war against drug trafficking on 24 august after a number of attacks the extraditables the armed branch of the medellin cartel who with the cali cartel are considered the worlds leading cocaine producers and distributors said that they would respond to the war with attacks on politicians judges justices union and company presidents journalists and the oligarchy medellin 200 km to the northwest of bogota has been beset by a wave of violence unleashed by the drug cartels which over the past 3 weeks have carried out over 30 bomb attacks that have left many people injured and caused considerable damage","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0463","doctext":"Pablo Pelaez Gonzales aged 45 and a former mayor of Medellin was assassinated today by gunmen who fired seven rounds at him according to medical sources at General Hospital where he was taken following the attack Pelaez Gonzales was ambushed by several unidentified individuals while traveling from his home in the El Poblado neighborhood to his office in southern Medellin Colombias secondlargest city which has been under curfew since August 30 The assault occurred around 0845 1345 GMT and witnesses reported that at least three unidentified individuals fired from multiple directions at Pelaezs car The driver who remains unidentified by authorities was also killed Pelaez Gonzales had chaired a session for peace on August 18 in Medellin known as one of the worlds most violent cities On the same day Colonel Waldemar Franklin Quintero of the Antioquia police force based in Medellin was also murdered Pelaez Gonzales served as mayor of Medellin from May 3 1984 to the end of 1985 and was currently the president of the Tin Plate and Laminating Company Holasa Authorities suspect the drug mafias who declared a counteroffensive against government measures on August 24 declaring total war on drug trafficking are behind the murder The Extraditables the armed wing of the Medellin Cartel along with the Cali Cartel the worlds top cocaine producers and distributors issued a statement on August 24 threatening attacks on politicians judges justices union and company presidents journalists and the oligarchy in response to the war Medellin located 200 km northwest of Bogota has suffered a surge of violence from drug cartels who have conducted over 30 bomb attacks in the last three weeks resulting in numerous injuries and significant damage","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0464","doctext":"at the end of a security meeting medellin mayor juan gomez martinez announced today that the curfew in medellin has been extended for an indefinite period the local government made the decision after learning of the killing of pablo pelaez gonzalez president of the holasa company and mayor of medellin in 1984","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0464","doctext":"Following a security meeting Medellin Mayor Juan Gomez Martinez declared an indefinite extension of the citys curfew This decision was prompted by the recent killing of Pablo Pelaez Gonzalez who was the president of the Holasa company and served as Medellin mayor in 1984","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0465","doctext":"police sources have reported that a bomb exploded today near the stateowned chilean television facilities the explosion knocked down a light pole that carried a transformer but did not cause injuries or a power cut the explosion occurred shortly before the national television was due to broadcast the last speech delivered today by president pinochet to mark the 16th anniversary of his adevent to power the police and security services quickly began operations in the eastern sector of santiago where a witness had seen two people who fled after the explosion","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0465","doctext":"Police sources have revealed that a bomb exploded today near stateowned Chilean television facilities The blast toppled a light pole with a transformer but caused no injuries or power outage The incident happened just before President Pinochets final speech marking the 16th anniversary of his rise to power was to be broadcast on national television Police and security services swiftly launched operations in Santiagos eastern sector where a witness reported seeing two people fleeing the scene after the bombing","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0466","doctext":"none of us wanted the war now that we started it we have to win it with these words margaret j anstee director general of the un office in vienna opened the second interregional meeting of the heads of national drug law enforcement agencies honlea in vienna on monday 11 september the conference which is scheduled to last until friday focuses on international trends and strategies in the fight against the illegal narcotics trade as well as the drawing up of a first positive balance sheet since the vienna honlea meeting of 1986 and the 1987 international narcotics conference special emphasis will be put on the recent developments in colombia and all other parts of latin america with its fight against the illegal narcotics trade colombia has assured itself a place in the history of the world war against drugs anstee said this battle is not an isolated problem of an individual state but a concern of the whole world she said even the murder of a colombian judge police head or politician who was trying hard to bring drug dealers to court is not merely an attack against his person and his family not only one against the laws and the government but also an assault against us all the un official said she emphasized that it is now particularly important to ensure that the antidrug convention which was concluded in 1988 and up to now signed by 71 states translates into concrete steps as soon as possible even before the protracted ratification procedure is concluded javier cuello trejo the mexican who was elected chairman of the conference by acclamation said the struggle against drugs is not only of enormous importance for laws and governments but also for the survival of the entire mankind without any exception we and our peoples are victims of those people who live from suppressing other people the situation in the spheres of the narcotics trade and consumption has dramatically deteriorated everywhere in the world during the past 3 years christoph harsdorf head of the frg delegation noted at the periphery of the un conference","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0466","doctext":"None of us wanted the war Now that weve started it we have to win it said Margaret J Anstee Director General of the UN Office in Vienna as she inaugurated the second interregional meeting of the heads of national drug law enforcement agencies HONLEA in Vienna on Monday September 11 This conference which will run until Friday aims to discuss global trends and strategies in combating the illegal drug trade and to create a first positive balance sheet since the 1986 Vienna HONLEA meeting and the 1987 international narcotics conference Special attention will be given to recent developments in Colombia and other Latin American regions Through its fight against the illegal drug trade Colombia has secured a place in the history of the global war on drugs Anstee stated She stressed that this battle is not just a problem for one nation but a worldwide concern She remarked that the murder of a Colombian judge police chief or politician trying to prosecute drug dealers is not just an attack on them and their families but also an affront to the laws government and all of us Anstee emphasized the urgent need to implement the antidrug convention signed in 1988 by 71 states into practical actions as soon as possible even before the lengthy ratification process is completed Javier Cuello Trejo the Mexican elected as the conference chairman by acclamation stated The struggle against drugs is crucial not only for laws and governments but for the survival of humanity We are all victims of those who oppress others for their gain Christoph Harsdorf head of the FRG delegation observed at the UN conference that the drug trade and consumption situation has significantly worsened worldwide in the past three years","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0467","doctext":"cali the judges and court employees of the cali judicial district have been on strike since yesterday to protest the kidnapping of orlando cueller osorio a court process server of the 12th municipal penal court four heavily armed individuals who posed as secret agents kidnapped mr cuellar osorio from his home in the floralia neighborhood in eastern cali telephone calls made by terrorists say the official has been killed the authorities have been unable to determine his whereabouts","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0467","doctext":"Cali Judges and court staff in the Cali judicial district have initiated a strike to protest the kidnapping of Orlando Cueller Osorio a process server at the 12th Municipal Penal Court Four heavily armed individuals pretending to be secret agents abducted Mr Cueller Osorio from his home in the Floralia neighborhood in eastern Cali Terrorists phone calls claim the official has been killed but authorities have yet to locate him","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0468","doctext":"the human rights commission of guatemala cdh charged here today the shared responsibility of president vinicio cerezo and the secret service of the army g2 in the death of four university students whose brutally mutilated bodies were found on 10 september in a guatemala city suburb the finding comes in the middle of a wave of kidnappings killings and dynamite attacks which were unleashed starting in midjuly and which has shocked the guatemalans the whereabouts of seven other students kidnapped by alleged death squads remain unknown these squads have been on the rampage since 23 august in a communique to various political trade union and human rights organizations the chdg branch in san jose requested urgently the sending of messages to the guatemalan embassies government and army condemning the impunity of the death squads two of the murdered victims silvia azurdia and her husband victor hugo rodriguez were abducted by eight men in civilian clothes before witnesses who even provided the authorities with the license plate numbers of the two vehicles used by the kidnappers the cdhg expressed deep concern over these events which reflect a total lack of political willingness on the part of the government to end repression against the people according to humanitarian organizations guatemala holds a record in the hemisphere 40000 missing persons in the last 20 years on 11 september it was officially reported that the mutilated and bulletriddled bodies of three more unidentified guatemalans were found one of the university students killed last weekend was carlos humberto cabrera who had returned to guatemala after several years of exile to take advantage of the guarantees announced by the christian democratic government to repatriate home any guatemalan who wished to come the local press reported today on the other hand humberto chuta a brother of one of the victims stated that it seems that we are going to live all our lives as if we were dogs he requested cerezo do whatever is necessary to investigate the situation if he is not responsible for what happened","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0468","doctext":"The Human Rights Commission of Guatemala CDH today accused President Vinicio Cerezo and the Armys Secret Service G2 of shared responsibility in the deaths of four university students whose severely mutilated bodies were discovered on September 10 in a suburb of Guatemala City This discovery occurred amid a surge of kidnappings murders and dynamite attacks that began in midJuly leaving Guatemalans in shock The whereabouts of seven other students allegedly kidnapped by death squads remain unknown since the squads began their violent spree on August 23 In a communique to various political trade union and human rights groups the CDHG branch in San Jose urgently requested messages be sent to Guatemalan embassies the government and the army condemning the death squads impunity Two of the murdered victims Silvia Azurdia and her husband Victor Hugo Rodriguez were abducted by eight men in civilian clothes in front of witnesses who even provided authorities with the kidnappers vehicle license plate numbers The CDHG expressed deep concern over these events which reflect a total lack of political willingness from the government to end the repression against the people According to humanitarian organizations Guatemala has the highest number of missing persons in the hemisphere with 40000 people disappearing over the past 20 years On September 11 it was officially reported that the bulletriddled and mutilated bodies of three more unidentified Guatemalans were found One of the university students killed last weekend was Carlos Humberto Cabrera who had returned to Guatemala after years of exile to take advantage of the Christian Democratic governments announced guarantees for repatriation Local press reported this today Meanwhile Humberto Chuta a brother of one of the victims lamented it seems that we are going to live all our lives as if we were dogs He urged President Cerezo to do whatever is necessary to investigate the situation if he is not responsible for what happened","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0469","doctext":"since a mine is a weapon of a military nature and since its use has increased in the past few years throughout various unpopulated areas of the country where mine fields have been planted the sweeping of this type of weapon will necessarily have to be done gradually for technical and operational reasons therefore the measures to be adopted to suspend their use will be 1 end the manufacturing of booby traps 2 end to the planting of new mine fields 3 immediate removal of all mines planted in areas of high risk for the civilian population and marking of those areas that for technical reasons loss of map of the mined areas cannot be swept immediately 4 gradual sweeping of the mine fields located in areas of low risk for the civilian population and marking of sites where for technical reasons the mines cannot be removed 5 this order does not include the claymore mines used in the ambush of soldiers we will coordinate the implementation of these measures with humanitarian aid organizations and the people themselves likewise we expect the army to sweep the mine fields that surround the garrisons and fixed military posts located in heavily populated areas these mines are constantly harming the people or their domestic animals likewise the army must cease all bombing and shelling of civilian targets fmln general command el salvador 11 september 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0469","doctext":"Given that mines are military weapons and their usage has surged in recent years across various uninhabited regions where minefields have been established the demining process must proceed gradually due to technical and operational constraints Consequently the steps to halt their utilization will be 1 Stopping the production of booby traps 2 Ceasing the establishment of new minefields 3 Immediate clearance of mines in highrisk areas for civilians and marking of areas that cannot be demined immediately due to technical issues like lost maps 4 Gradual demining of minefields in lowrisk civilian areas and marking of sites where mines cannot be removed due to technical reasons 5 This directive excludes claymore mines used in military ambushes Coordination with humanitarian organizations and the public will be essential for implementing these measures Additionally we expect the army to clear minefields around garrisons and fixed military posts in densely populated areas as these mines frequently endanger civilians and their livestock Furthermore the army must stop all bombing and shelling of civilian targets FMLN General Command El Salvador 11 September 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0470","doctext":"early sunday morning terrorists attacked the studios of the channel 6 television station which is part of the atb expansion unkonwn national system this attack comes less than a week after a terrorist attack against the facilities of the regional development corporation sources from the local television station have told presencia that at approximately 1330 unidentified individuals hurled a molotov cocktail that exploded outside the building in the bancario neighborhood some windows were broken three days earlier two small dynamite sticks were thrown at the corporate offices near the ypfbs bolivian government oil deposits gualberto villaroel refinery passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0470","doctext":"Early Sunday morning terrorists bombed the studios of the Channel 6 television station part of the ATB national system This incident occurred less than a week after an attack on the facilities of the Regional Development Corporation Sources from the television station informed Presencia that around 1330 unidentified individuals threw a molotov cocktail which exploded outside the building in the Bancario neighborhood shattering some windows Three days prior two small dynamite sticks were hurled at the corporate offices near YPFBs Gualberto Villarroel refinery","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0471","doctext":"foreign minister guillermo larco cox today labeled the us aid to fight drug trafficking in south america as meager he said that the us government should reconsider the aid given to fight drug trafficking begin recording larco i understand the us government appropriated an amount without previous study and without consulting with the countries involved if that is true the us aid can justifiably be called ridiculous reporter what contacts have you had with the us government to explain that the resources appropriated to fight drug trafficking are not enough larco the contacts will be made during the meetings to be held by the presidents of bolivia colombia and peru with us president bush the talks there will be frank and the mistakes made can then be corrected reporter colombia is facing a serious problem in the struggle against drug trafficking what action is the foreign ministry taking to support colombia larco the president is the one who runs international relations and president garcias decision to visit president barco and to honor assassinated senator galan shows the presidents support for colombia and the direction of the foreign ministrys activities in addition to that we are working with the colombian and bolivian foreign ministries to prepare an agenda as a basis for a tripartite meeting as a first stage before the meeting with president bush end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0471","doctext":"Today Foreign Minister Guillermo Larco Cox criticized the US aid for combating drug trafficking in South America describing it as insufficient He urged the US government to reassess the assistance provided for this cause He stated that the aid was allocated without prior research or consultation with the affected countries which he finds unreasonable When asked about his interactions with the US government regarding the inadequacy of the resources Larco explained that discussions would occur during meetings between the presidents of Bolivia Colombia and Peru with US President Bush These meetings aim to address and rectify any errors Regarding Colombias significant challenges in fighting drug trafficking Larco emphasized that President Garcia oversees international relations Garcias decision to visit President Barco and honor the late Senator Galan demonstrates support for Colombia and guides the Foreign Ministrys efforts Additionally the Peruvian government is collaborating with Colombian and Bolivian foreign ministries to establish an agenda setting the stage for a tripartite meeting before the discussions with President Bush","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0472","doctext":"rebel commander shafik handal in the mexican capital today said that the salvadoran guerrillas have proposed nine points that reflect the aspirations of the entire nation to the representatives of the alfredo cristiani government handal pointed out that they will be studied today and tomorrow during meetings here between representatives of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln and a salvadoran government delegation the nine points revealed by the guerrilla commander are 1 beginning of a process to introduce amendments to the judicial system agreed upon by consensus between the government and opposition parties 2 joint accord on measures to ensure the end of all forms of repression and full respect for democratic liberties that would be verified by the united nations and oas 3 pact to continue honest judicial process guaranteeing the determination of responsibilities and punishment of those who are responsible for the assassination of monsignor oscar arnulfo romero and all those involved in death squads 4 accord to dissolve the economic structure that causes political and social confrontation through the maintenance of reforms promoted by the government of jose napoleon duarte who preceded cristiani 5 pact on measures for selfmonitoring and professionalization of the armed forces 6 commitment from the alfredo cristiani government that it will submit accords on constitutional amendments that could emerge from this dialogue that begins today for approval by the legislative assembly 7 accord to advance legislative and municipal elections to bring about constitutional amendments as soon as possible and accelerate an end to the war in el salvador 8 mutual guarantees for the operation and settlement of forces that will guarantee respect for a ceasefire without this implying a violation of the national territory 9 initial steps for the incorporation of the fmln into salvadoran political life as for this latter point handal said that the fmln must become a political party by registering its followers and establishing a rapport with the media he pointed out that this guerrilla group has established a no later than 15 november deadline to achieve a ceasefire accord","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0472","doctext":"In the Mexican capital today rebel leader Shafik Handal announced that Salvadoran guerrillas have presented nine proposals reflecting the nations aspirations to representatives of the Alfredo Cristiani government Handal mentioned these would be reviewed today and tomorrow during meetings between the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN and a Salvadoran government delegation The nine proposals outlined by Handal include 1 Initiating a process to amend the judicial system through consensus between the government and opposition parties 2 Reaching an agreement on measures to end all forms of repression and ensure full respect for democratic liberties to be verified by the United Nations and OAS 3 Continuing an honest judicial process to identify and punish those responsible for the assassination of Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero and others involved in death squads 4 Dissolving the economic structures causing political and social conflict by maintaining reforms initiated by the previous government of Jose Napoleon Duarte 5 Implementing measures for selfmonitoring and professionalizing the armed forces 6 The Cristiani government committing to submit any constitutional amendments from this dialogue to the legislative assembly for approval 7 Advancing legislative and municipal elections to hasten constitutional amendments and end the war in El Salvador 8 Providing mutual guarantees for the operations and settlements of forces to ensure respect for a ceasefire without violating national territory 9 Taking initial steps to integrate the FMLN into Salvadoran political life Regarding the last point Handal emphasized that the FMLN must become a political party by registering its supporters and building media relations He noted the guerrilla group has set a deadline of no later than 15 November to achieve a ceasefire agreement","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0473","doctext":"with moderate optimism the salvadoran government and the guerrillas opened a dialogue in mexico city today to establish peace in el salvador with a spectacular prior announcement by the insurgents that they are prepared to declare a definitive ceasefire and become a political party this proposal which entails a decision to lay down arms if certain prior conditions are met did not meet with a matching proposal from the government the discussions are taking place in a modern building belonging to the social security administration in a residential district in the southern section of mexico city commander miguel saenz of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln said during a recess that the governments commission did not bring any substantive proposal all the men were wearing coats and tie whereas the female fmln commanders were in very formal attire the meeting is taking place in a 10squaremeter room in which the government delegates and guerrillas sit facetoface with the moderators at the head of the table the room has an annex to which the negotiators withdraw during recesses to analyze the other sides positions msgr romeo tobar astorga who is the moderator of the meeting and president of the salvadoran episcopal conference had asserted before the start of the meeting that he could see a willingness on both sides to end a war that has caused many victims although i am not a marxist because that ideology is atheistic and materialistic i am convinced that it is urgent that this dialogue lead to the peace we long for he also said saenz who also sounded optimistic but cautious said during a brief talk with newsmen that procedures for this and subsequent meetings are under discussion and timetables stages and sites should result from them shortly before the meeting began oscar santamaria who is the justice minister and one of the official delegates asserted that there is utmost willingness to achieve peace on the part of the government in addition to santamaria the other members of the government delegation are presidency minister juan martinez poet david escobar and advisers hector contreras and abelardo torres tobar astorga is accompanied by msgr gregorio rosa chavez auxiliary bishop of san salvador besides saenz the fmln is represented by commanders shafik handal salvador samayoa ana guadalupe martinez mercedes letona mario rojas and daniel lopez at 1045 1645 gmt 1 hour before the meeting began the fmln released its proposal to the press which includes a ceasefire on 15 november a definitive end to the hostilities on 31 january and the incorporation of its leaders and activists into the countrys political life through a political party the conditions demanded by the fmln include reforms to the judicial systems an end to all manner of repression the purging and professionalization of the armed forces the full exercise of freedoms verified by the un and the oas the reorganization of the electoral system the holding of the 1991 legislative and municipal elections ahead of schedule and an investigation into the assassination of msgr oscar arnulfo romero the first step the fmln would take once the ceasefire is in place would be to legalize the status of its militants and its media this step involves risks but we are willing to take them the guerrilla delegates said the talks were continuing early in the afternoon without access to the press and amid a discreet security measure established by the mexican government just a couple of men with walkietalkies and disguised weapons save for an unforeseen obstacle the meeting is scheduled to continue tomorrow thursday","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0473","doctext":"With cautious optimism the Salvadoran government and guerrilla forces initiated peace talks in Mexico City today following an impressive announcement by the insurgents that they are ready to declare a permanent ceasefire and transition into a political party This proposal which involves disarming under certain conditions was not reciprocated by the government with a comparable offer The discussions are being held in a modern building of the social security administration in a residential area in southern Mexico City During a break Commander Miguel Saenz of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN stated that the governments commission did not bring any substantive proposal The male participants were dressed in coats and ties while the female FMLN commanders wore very formal attire The meeting is happening in a 10squaremeter room where government delegates and guerrillas sit across from each other with moderators at the tables head There is an adjoining room where negotiators retire during recesses to analyze positions Msgr Romeo Tovar Astorga the meetings moderator and president of the Salvadoran Episcopal Conference noted before the meeting that he sensed a mutual willingness to end a war that has caused many victims He added although I am not a Marxist because that ideology is atheistic and materialistic I am convinced that it is urgent that this dialogue lead to the peace we long for Saenz sounding hopeful yet cautious mentioned in a brief interaction with journalists that they are discussing procedures for this and future meetings including timetables stages and locations Just before the meeting began Oscar Santamaria the justice minister and an official delegate declared that there is utmost willingness to achieve peace from the government Alongside Santamaria the government delegation includes Presidency Minister Juan Martinez poet David Escobar and advisers Hector Contreras and Abelardo Torres Tovar Astorga is joined by Msgr Gregorio Rosa Chavez auxiliary bishop of San Salvador Representing the FMLN besides Saenz are commanders Shafik Handal Salvador Samayoa Ana Guadalupe Martinez Mercedes Letona Mario Rojas and Daniel Lopez At 1045 1645 GMT an hour before the meeting the FMLN released its proposal to the press which includes a ceasefire on 15 November a permanent end to hostilities on 31 January and the integration of its leaders and activists into the political life of the country through a political party The FMLNs conditions include judicial reforms ending all forms of repression purging and professionalizing the armed forces fully exercising freedoms verified by the UN and the OAS reorganizing the electoral system holding the 1991 legislative and municipal elections ahead of schedule and investigating the assassination of Oscar Arnulfo Romero The first step for the FMLN once the ceasefire commences would be to legalize the status of its militants and its media This step involves risks but we are willing to take them stated the guerrilla delegates Talks continued into the early afternoon without press access and under discreet security measures implemented by the Mexican governmentjust a few men with walkietalkies and concealed weapons Unless unforeseen obstacles arise the meeting is set to continue tomorrow Thursday","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0474","doctext":"a bomb exploded today before dawn in guayaquil at the residence of ecuadoran felipe costa canadas honorary consul in ecuador the bomb partially destroyed the residence the police confirmed no organization or individual has claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack which caused no injuries the bomb which went off today at 0300 local time 0800 gmt shattered the front windows and destroyed the front doors of the residence and damaged the honorary consuls automobile according to witnesses unidentified men in a luxury car circled the residential neighborhood several times and then threw a package containing several dynamite sticks which exploded almost immediately the personnel consulted at felipe costas residence and office would not comment on this incident and said the consul could not be reached because he was resting canada does not have an embassy in ecuador it has an embassy in bogota where it has a roving ambassador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0474","doctext":"Early this morning a bomb exploded at the residence of Ecuadoran Felipe Costa who serves as Canadas honorary consul in Ecuador in Guayaquil The explosion which occurred at 0300 local time 0800 GMT partially destroyed the residence damaged the front windows and doors and also affected the honorary consuls automobile as confirmed by police Fortunately there were no injuries reported from this terrorist bombing No group or individual has claimed responsibility Witnesses described unidentified men in a luxury car repeatedly driving around the area before throwing a package filled with several dynamite sticks which detonated almost immediately Personnel at Felipe Costas residence and office declined to comment noting that the consul was unavailable as he was resting Canada does not have an embassy in Ecuador its nearest embassy is located in Bogota Colombia with a roving ambassador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0475","doctext":"after we announced the implementation of a unilateral truce 3d brigade commander colonel mauricio vargas ordered the incursion of the arce battalion into our territory in northern morazan department since the afternoon of 12 september the air force using helicopter gunships and c47 aircraft as well as artillery has repeatedly bombed and strafed areas near perquin endangering the civilian population at noon today 13 september the arce battalion indiscriminately bombed areas near perkin where a c47 aircraft strafed this densely populated area as a result of this action an elderely man named julio rodriguez was killed and several houses were damaged the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front holds col vargas responsible for the victims and damage caused by the air attacks and the actions carried out by the arce battalion we must note that these actions against the civilian population are taking place at a time when the fmln has shown its goodwill in various ways in order to create the necessary conditions for a serious and responsible dialogue","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0475","doctext":"Following our declaration of a unilateral truce 3d brigade commander colonel mauricio vargas commanded the arce battalion to invade our region in northern Morazan department Starting the afternoon of 12 September the air force utilized helicopter gunships c47 aircraft and artillery to continuously bomb and strafe areas around Perquin putting civilians at risk Today 13 September at midday the arce battalion indiscriminately bombed areas near Perquin with a c47 aircraft strafing the densely populated area This attack resulted in the death of an elderly man named julio rodriguez and caused damage to several houses The FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front holds col vargas accountable for the casualties and property damage from the air forces attacks and the arce battalions operations It is important to highlight that these assaults on the civilian population are occurring while the FMLN has demonstrated goodwill in various ways to foster an environment conducive to serious and responsible dialogue","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0476","doctext":"nicaragua will hold general elections next year in february the us government through its intelligence agencies has been brazenly maneuvering so that the elections will be favorable to the empires interests in central america besides its intelligence services the state department has maintained a team dedicated to electoral terrorism to serve the opposition sectors in handling campaign propaganda distributing money and falsifying and stealing tally sheets these terrorist agents believe that their experience in panama where they claim they were highly successful can be applied to nicaragua as a first step toward proclaiming us intervention in the february elections in nicaragua president bush is considering making an initial donation of 3 million to the opposition the state department has allegedly said that president bush has been considering resorting to the cia to control the nicaraguan elections and to distribute money to opposition party leaders according to the same source president bush is not discarding the use of the socalled contras to harass the nicaraguan government from honduras to create chaos during the elections giving the united states an excuse to occupy nicaragua militarily according to continental observers president bush has decided that the nicarguan elections must be won by the united states violeta de chamorros candidacy is a simple coverup the same as the candidacy launched by the sectors that oppose our countrys constitutional government any analyst can clearly see that the united states is not going to take its hands off central america that is why washington is seeking formulas to send money to the opposition not only legally but also through illegal channels and phantom organizations which under the excuse of defending democracy operate in afghanistan angola and the middle east support apartheid in south africa and engage in other terrorist activities throughout the world president bush has said that the february elections in nicaragua are an opportunity to put an end to the marxist government in nicaragua headed by daniel ortega according to analysts the us government is ready to spend at least 200 million to win the elections in nicaragua it is also ready to expand sanctions against the nicaraguan government thereby increasing desperation because it believes that the peoples desperation misery hunger and deaths might produce a rebellion favorable to us interests","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0476","doctext":"Nicaragua is set to conduct general elections in February next year The US government leveraging its intelligence agencies has been actively working to ensure the elections favor American interests in Central America Alongside intelligence services the State Department has a specialized team involved in electoral interference assisting opposition factions with campaign materials financial support and tampering with vote counts These operatives believe their tactics which they claim were successful in Panama can be replicated in Nicaragua As an initial step toward US involvement in Nicaraguas February elections President Bush is reportedly considering a 3 million donation to the opposition The State Department has purportedly indicated that Bush is contemplating the use of the CIA to influence the Nicaraguan elections and to funnel money to opposition leaders Additionally Bush has not ruled out utilizing the contras to destabilize the Nicaraguan government from Honduras thereby creating chaos that could justify a US military occupation According to international observers Bush has decided that the US must win the Nicaraguan elections Violeta de Chamorros candidacy is perceived as a mere façade similar to other opposition candidates against Nicaraguas constitutional government Analysts suggest it is evident that the US will not withdraw from Central America Therefore Washington is exploring both legal and illicit means to fund the opposition using covert organizations that operate under the guise of defending democracy in regions like Afghanistan Angola and the Middle East while supporting apartheid in South Africa and engaging in global terrorism Bush has stated that the February elections in Nicaragua present a chance to topple the Marxist government led by Daniel Ortega Analysts estimate that the US government is prepared to invest at least 200 million to secure victory in the Nicaraguan elections Moreover they are willing to intensify sanctions against the Nicaraguan government to heighten desperation believing that such conditions of poverty hunger and death could incite a rebellion beneficial to US interests","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0477","doctext":"official sources announced today that the colombian authorities have discovered that members of the medellin cartel provide altered guatemalan passports to couriers who bring to guatemala cocaine that is later taken to the united states arturo chur del cid director of the guatemalan immigration department has reported that in bogota during a recent military operation against drug trafficking the police seized three guatemalan passports the seized documents were issued to german alberto marin ramos cesar augusto saldana and irma yolanda samayoa veliz chur del cid said the passports were issued by guatemalas immigration department they could have been stolen and taken to colombia where they were found with different photographs ready for use by drug traffickers the official said that the documents were carefully analyzed and that it has been established that data on the passports was altered and that the photographs were not those of the true owners of the documents as a result of this situation anyone with a colombian visa wanting to come to guatemala must first consult with authorities to see if this is possible this is a preventative measure to keep the country from serving as a springboard of drug traffickers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0477","doctext":"Today official sources revealed that Colombian authorities have uncovered a scheme where members of the Medellin cartel supply altered Guatemalan passports to couriers transporting cocaine to Guatemala which is then forwarded to the United States Arturo Chur del Cid head of the Guatemalan Immigration Department reported that during a recent antidrug operation in Bogota police confiscated three Guatemalan passports These passports were issued to German Alberto Marin Ramos Cesar Augusto Saldana and Irma Yolanda Samayoa Veliz Chur del Cid explained that the passports originally issued by Guatemalas immigration department might have been stolen and taken to Colombia where they were modified with different photographs for use by drug traffickers The documents were thoroughly examined confirming that the data had been altered and the photographs did not match the original owners Consequently individuals with a Colombian visa intending to enter Guatemala must now consult with authorities beforehand to determine eligibility This preventive measure aims to prevent the country from being used as a transit point for drug trafficking","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0478","doctext":"the colombian government and the 19 april movement m19 have postponed signing a peace agreement but have not broken off the negotiations an m19 spokesman announced today rafael pardo rueda presidential adviser for peace affairs announced that after the talks on 13 september in santo domingo 400 km southwest of bogota the agreement for the m19 to demobilize and return to political life was postponed in statements by telephone to reuter from santo domingo hipolito blanco a ranking m19 spokesman said we hope to hold another meeting soon the topics we must agree upon are complex and we must take time to analyze them blanco pointed out that yesterdays meeting was characterized by cordiality but the mechanisms to broaden democracy in the country and demobilization are issues that must still be studied indepth blanco admitted that one of the subjects being considered is a pardon for m19 members including those who participated in the violent occupation of the justice palace in november 1985 when approximately 100 people were killed the m19 is one of six active guerrilla groups in colombia and the one that has made the greatest progress in peace talks with the government the group is nationalist in ideology it has 1000 armed men is best known for its spectacular operations and may well become the first colombian guerrilla group to lay down their arms indefinitely the government and the m19 signed a peace agreement on 17 march and opened talks in may with political and social sectors called working tables the initial results of the working tables which ended the first week of july will be presented to congress and the presidency in order for them to be transformed into constitutional reforms laws or decrees some of the reforms deal with the representation of minority groups in congress and mechanisms for the demobilization of the guerrillas other guerrilla organizations will probably meet with the government this month to speed up the peacemaking process the only guerrilla group that has stayed away from the peace process is the castroite national liberation army which ceased bombing pipelines on 25 august but has continued its guerrilla operations according to military estimates the six insurgent groups in colombia have a total of approximately 7000 armed men","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0478","doctext":"The Colombian government and the 19 April Movement M19 have delayed signing a peace deal but have not halted negotiations an M19 representative announced today Rafael Pardo Rueda the presidential adviser for peace affairs stated that following discussions on September 13 in Santo Domingo 400 km southwest of Bogotá the agreement for M19 to demobilize and reintegrate into political life was postponed Speaking by phone to Reuters from Santo Domingo senior M19 spokesman Hipolito Blanco said We hope to convene another meeting soon the issues we need to resolve are complex and require thorough analysis Blanco emphasized that yesterdays meeting was cordial yet expanding democracy in the country and demobilization are matters that still need detailed examination Blanco acknowledged that one issue under consideration is granting a pardon to M19 members including those involved in the violent takeover of the Justice Palace in November 1985 which resulted in approximately 100 deaths The M19 one of six active guerrilla groups in Colombia has made significant strides in peace talks with the government The group which has a nationalist ideology consists of 1000 armed members and is known for its dramatic operations It may become the first Colombian guerrilla group to permanently lay down its arms The government and M19 signed a peace agreement on March 17 and began discussions in May with various political and social sectors referred to as working tables The initial outcomes of these working tables which concluded in the first week of July will be submitted to Congress and the presidency to be converted into constitutional reforms laws or decrees Some reforms focus on the representation of minority groups in Congress and mechanisms for guerrilla demobilization Other guerrilla groups are expected to meet with the government this month to expedite the peace process The only guerrilla group that has abstained from the peace process is the Castroite National Liberation Army which stopped bombing pipelines on August 25 but has continued its guerrilla activities According to military estimates Colombias six insurgent groups have a combined total of approximately 7000 armed members","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0479","doctext":"colombian secret police sources reported that the alledged drug traffickers bernardo pelaez roldan and guillermo bueno delgado were arrested today apparently the united states has requested that these men be extradited to respond to charges against them in that country it was reported that pelaez roldan was arrested in bogota and is charged by a court in detroit of conspiracy to distribute cocaine in the united states bueno delgado was arrested by the police on san andres island in the caribbean and was immediately transferred to bogota and handed over to judicial authorities administrative department of security das spokesmen said that requests for extradition of the suspected drug lord have been received from florida and california courts where he has been charged with smuggling at least 5000 kg of cocaine into the united states and laundering dollars obtained as a result of this illegal activity last week the colombian government extradited the alledged financial head of the medellin cartel to the united states he is eduardo martinez romero and has to answer charges in an atlanta court of laundering more than 12 billion through a panamanian bank the drugtrafficking mafias have threatened to murder 10 judges for each colombian extradited to another country and this threat has the whole country tense and anxious there are rumors circulating in several cities that narcocriminal organizations are preparing an operation called black september that will be implemented next weekend by poisoning water supplies and attacking commercial centers and night clubs","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0479","doctext":"Colombian secret police sources revealed that alleged drug traffickers Bernardo Pelaez Roldan and Guillermo Bueno Delgado were apprehended today The United States has reportedly requested their extradition to face charges there Pelaez Roldan was detained in Bogota and is accused by a Detroit court of conspiring to distribute cocaine in the US Bueno Delgado was captured by police on San Andres Island in the Caribbean then quickly moved to Bogota and handed over to judicial authorities Spokesmen from the Administrative Department of Security DAS confirmed that extradition requests for the suspected drug lord have been received from courts in Florida and California where he is accused of smuggling at least 5000 kg of cocaine into the US and laundering proceeds from this illegal activity Last week the Colombian government extradited Eduardo Martinez Romero the alleged financial head of the Medellin cartel to the US to face charges in an Atlanta court for laundering over 12 billion through a Panamanian bank The drugtrafficking mafias have threatened to kill 10 judges for each Colombian extradited abroad causing widespread tension and anxiety across the country Rumors are spreading in various cities that narcocriminal organizations are planning an operation called Black September which purportedly aims to poison water supplies and attack commercial centers and nightclubs next weekend","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0480","doctext":"today 14 september the chiefs of the salvadoran army arce battalion state that the fmln has broken the unilateral truce the arce battalion chiefs said that clashes took place in the area of perquin and admitted that two soldiers were killed in the clashes in regard to those statements we consider that 1 for 7 years and after having been expelled from that area the government forces do not have fixed positions north of morazan department since the beginning of our truce arce battalion troops have begun to enter our territories thus the casualties sustained by the arce battalion are a result of actions in which the fmln acted in defense of its forces 2 all enemy units that cross the torola river during an operation word indistinct become a military target and more so in this case because the armed forces bombed and straffed perquin civilians among whom there have been casualties 3 we reiterate our position of maintaining the truce during the established days just as we have been doing although up until now the regime has failed to express any goodwill has refused to allow the evacuation of the war disabled and has increased the number of bombings against the civilian population","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0480","doctext":"Today September 14 the leaders of the Salvadoran Armys Arce Battalion reported that the FMLN has violated the unilateral truce The Arce Battalion leaders mentioned that confrontations occurred in the Perquin area and acknowledged that two soldiers were killed in these clashes Regarding these claims it should be noted that 1 For the past seven years following their expulsion from the region government forces have not maintained permanent positions north of Morazan Department Since the truce began Arce Battalion troops have started entering our territories leading to their casualties as the FMLN defended its forces 2 Any enemy unit crossing the Torola River during operations becomes a military target particularly in this instance as the armed forces bombed and strafed Perquin civilians resulting in casualties among them 3 We reaffirm our commitment to uphold the truce on the agreed days as we have been despite the regimes lack of goodwill thus far its refusal to facilitate the evacuation of wardisabled individuals and its increased bombings against the civilian population","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0481","doctext":"the rebels decision to express their willingness to abandon the armed struggle and make of the farabundo marti national liberation front flmn of el salvador a legal party far from weakening the guerrilla strengthens its revolutionary position a commentary written by rita ceballos from prensa latina notes that in addition of being decisive in the achievement of a drastic internal change the proposal made by the guerrilla is a political blow to the salvadoran extreme right prensa latina adds that the disarmament and peace offer gives salvadoran president alfredo cristiani a situation he has to resolve in the international area no matter what the official response is during the consultation sessions being held in mexico between the extreme rights nationalist republican alliance and representatives of the flmn the salvadoran reactionaries will not benefit the flmn said in the meeting in mexico that either the regime accepts the conditions suggested by the guerrilla or president alfredo cristiani announces he favors a war he cannot win the guerrilla proposes the total cease of hostilities before 31 january end of the repression selfcleaning of the army and the restructuring of the municipal and electoral system among other proposals prensa latina comments that the swiftness with which the guerrilla chiefs presented their proposals and their contents left cristianis cabinet at the defensive as well as its maneuvers to disarm the revolutionaries the agreement of arena the ultraright ruling party to talk with the guerrilla opens a possibility for peace in el salvador we will have to wait and see","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0481","doctext":"The rebels choice to publicly declare their readiness to cease armed conflict and transform the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FLMN of El Salvador into a legitimate political party bolsters rather than undermines their revolutionary stance Rita Ceballos from Prensa Latina observes that this proposal is not only crucial for bringing about a significant internal change but also delivers a political blow to the extreme right in El Salvador Prensa Latina further explains that offering to disarm and pursue peace places Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani in a challenging position on the international stage Regardless of the official response during the negotiations in Mexico between the extreme rights Nationalist Republican Alliance and FLMN representatives the Salvadoran reactionaries stand to gain nothing During the Mexico meeting the FLMN made it clear that either the regime agrees to the guerrillas conditions or President Cristiani admits to supporting an unwinnable war The guerrillas demands include a complete cessation of hostilities by January 31 ending repression purging the army and restructuring the municipal and electoral systems among other proposals Prensa Latina comments that the guerrilla leaders rapid presentation of their proposals caught Cristianis cabinet off guard and defensive complicating their efforts to disarm the revolutionaries The ruling party ARENAs decision to engage in talks with the guerrilla offers a potential path to peace in El Salvador The outcome remains to be seen","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0482","doctext":"the procastroite army of national liberation eln of colombia destroyed a section of the teca vasconia oil pipeline in the central part of the country last night the colombian oil enterprise ecopetrol officially announced today the new terrorist action was staged in puerto boyaca where the oil pipeline was destroyed and much eln propaganda was strewn ecopetrol stated that the attack occurred despite the subversive groups announcement that it will suspend this type of action to facilitate the public debate of oil policy this oil pipeline connects vasconia in the northern part of the country with the line that goes to barrancabermeja in central colombia where ecopetrol has its main refinery the eln a guerrilla group that has been waging an armed struggle for 25 years and is led by former spanish priest manuel perez claims that the sabotage against the hydrocarbons and mining industries is a way of preventing international companies from sacking the countrys natural resources since january 1988 when it began its attacks on oil pipelines the eln has carried out more than 130 attacks against the teca vasconia pipeline the pacific pipeline and the countrys main oil artery the cano limon covenas pipeline","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0482","doctext":"The proCastroite Army of National Liberation ELN in Colombia destroyed a section of the Teca Vasconia oil pipeline in the central region last night as officially announced by the Colombian oil company Ecopetrol today The new terrorist incident took place in Puerto Boyaca where the oil pipeline was sabotaged and ELN propaganda was scattered Ecopetrol noted that the attack happened despite the insurgent groups statement that it would halt such actions to enable public discourse on oil policy This pipeline links Vasconia in the north with the line leading to Barrancabermeja in central Colombia where Ecopetrols main refinery is located The ELN a guerrilla faction engaged in armed conflict for 25 years and led by former Spanish priest Manuel Perez asserts that their sabotage of the hydrocarbons and mining sectors is intended to prevent foreign companies from exploiting the countrys natural resources Since January 1988 when it commenced its attacks on oil pipelines the ELN has executed over 130 assaults on the Teca Vasconia pipeline the Pacific pipeline and the nations primary oil conduit the Cano Limon Covenas pipeline","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0483","doctext":"the third public judge issued arrest warrants for norberto hernandez romero and rafael rivera alarcon and charged them with participating in the murder of liberal party leader luis carlos galan sarmiento the same judge issued an arrest warrant for jaime de jesus valencia martinez and charged him with being the mastermind of the crime these three persons have not been arrested and are being sought throughout the country luis alfredo gonzalez chacon pedro zambrano delgado norberto murrillo chalarca armando bernal acosta hector manuel zepeda quintero and alberto jubis haszvumb were arrested a few days ago in bogota and charged with being accomplices to the crime the third civil judge also decided to release luis felipe torres the man who carried a poster and a hat at the murder scene and who was initially accused of having participated in the crime it has been reported that jaime de jesus valencia martinez the alleged mastermind of the crime offered 50 million pesos to police officials in an attempt to obtain the release of six persons who had been arrested in a luxury apartment in bogota valencia is also charged with being the owner of the machinegun that was found in the apartment in which the six suspects were arrested the defense claims that there is a sworn statement by former minister carlos obando velasco that certifies that he was with jubis hazvumb on the day galan was killed the lawyers also claim that galan sarmiento was killed by an uzi submachinegun and that the one found at the apartment where the six suspects were arrested was an ingram ballistic test results have not yet been revealed the defense lawyers have appealed the court decision and now the court will have to decide if the decision issued by the third public judge is to stand","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0483","doctext":"The third public judge has issued arrest warrants for Norberto Hernandez Romero and Rafael Rivera Alarcon accusing them of involvement in the murder of Liberal Party leader Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento Jaime de Jesus Valencia Martinez has also been charged as the mastermind behind the crime though none of the three have been apprehended and are currently being sought nationwide Recently authorities arrested Luis Alfredo Gonzalez Chacon Pedro Zambrano Delgado Norberto Murrillo Chalarca Armando Bernal Acosta Hector Manuel Zepeda Quintero and Alberto Jubis Haszvumb in Bogota charging them as accomplices to the murder Additionally the third civil judge decided to release Luis Felipe Torres who was initially accused after being seen at the crime scene with a poster and hat Reports indicate that Jaime de Jesus Valencia Martinez allegedly offered a bribe of 50 million pesos to police officials to secure the release of six individuals arrested in a luxury apartment in Bogota Valencia is also accused of owning the machinegun found in the apartment where the six suspects were detained The defense argues that a sworn statement from former minister Carlos Obando Velasco verifies that Alberto Jubis Haszvumb was with him on the day of Galans murder They further contend that Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento was killed by an Uzi submachinegun whereas the weapon found at the apartment was an Ingram Ballistic test results are still pending The defense attorneys have appealed the ruling and the court must now determine whether to uphold the third public judges decision","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0484","doctext":"the frg embassy in bogota today rejected a report that some of its officials are linked to the powerful drug trafficking mafias that operate in colombia the report was published in the german weekly welt am sonntag which based its information on federal investigations office sources who stated that some officials in the diplomatic mission assigned to bogota are linked to drug trafficking and have participated in the operations of the medellin cartel the biggest drug trafficking organization in the world an frg embassy spokesman who was questioned by dpa said we know nothing about a mission member who has been linked to drug trafficking according to the german publication approximately 20 million obtained by the medellin cartel for their illegal activities have been transferred from banks in colombia to financial institutions in panama and luxembourg last week the colombian government which has declared war on the cocaine gangs extradited to the united states eduardo martinez romero the alleged financial head of the medellin cartel romero is accused of being the brain behind the cartels moneylaundering operations at present martinez romero is being charged at an atlanta court for allegedly laundering more than 12 billion in the banco de occidente de panama according to welt am sonntag this bank sent the drug trafficking funds to the deutschsuedamerikanische bank the drug traffickers extradition has caused tension and anxiety in colombia because the drug traffickers issued a communique wherein they threatened to kill 10 judges for each colombian sent to another country the frg embassy spokesman added that the alleged links of embassy officials with the mafia were invented by a news agency not dpa that wrote the information in bonn the information was later published by welt am sonntag which the spokesman said was a newspaper that was not very important so far the war being carried out by colombian officials has led to the capture of several people who are connected to the drug cartel and the confiscation of numerous properties belonging to the capos pablo escobar gaviria and gonzalo rodriguez gacha the biggest mafiosos in the world according to washington and bogota","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0484","doctext":"The FRG embassy in Bogota today refuted claims that some of its officials are involved with the prominent drug trafficking networks operating in Colombia The allegations were made in the German weekly Welt am Sonntag which cited sources from the federal investigations office stating that members of the Bogota diplomatic mission were connected to drug trafficking and had collaborated with the Medellin cartel the worlds largest drug trafficking organization An FRG embassy spokesperson when questioned by DPA responded We are unaware of any mission member being linked to drug trafficking The German publication reported that around 20 million generated by the Medellin cartels illicit activities were moved from Colombian banks to financial institutions in Panama and Luxembourg Last week the Colombian government having declared war on cocaine syndicates extradited Eduardo Martinez Romero allegedly the financial head of the Medellin cartel to the United States Romero is accused of masterminding the cartels moneylaundering operations and is currently facing charges in an Atlanta court for laundering over 12 billion through Banco de Occidente de Panama Welt am Sonntag claimed that this bank transferred drug trafficking funds to the DeutschSuedamerikanische Bank The extradition has stirred tension and fear in Colombia as drug traffickers have threatened to kill 10 judges for every Colombian extradited The FRG embassy spokesperson further stated that the supposed mafia connections of embassy officials were fabricated by a news agency in Bonn not DPA and later published by Welt am Sonntag which the spokesperson described as a not very significant newspaper So far the Colombian authorities war on drug cartels has resulted in the arrest of several individuals associated with the cartel and the seizure of numerous properties belonging to the notorious drug lords Pablo Escobar Gaviria and Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha who are deemed the worlds most powerful mafiosos by both Washington and Bogota","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0485","doctext":"the setting of explosive devices and the kidnappings are an attempt by some to give the government justification for using a strong hand president cerezo said the president stressed that the bombs and the words indistinct of candidates is the work of terrorists reporting that the results of the investigations will be presented in the next few days cerezo arevalo urged citizens to help in the efforts to control violence cerezo first we need the peoples willingness to help which implies having the courage to pass on information to the government because people fear reprisals from criminals however if we are not all united to fight crime and terrorism we guatemalans will certainly be affected seriously in the future by this kind of violence which seems to be spreading throughout the country as we have said in the past second i have noticed that some sectors have turned to the international community by requesting that human rights group representatives be sent here as if the government words indistinct people are aware the government is not responsible yet they hold the government responsible i believe that what we should do is turn to the international community the government will do this so the international community can help us control terrorism third i must recognize that one of the parties the union of the national center has adopted a positive attitude by making suggestions to the government on how to control crime we are going to study their proposals we believe that although the proposals come from an opposition party we should analyze them we urge all sectors in guatemalan society not to simply adopt the easy attitude of accusing the government we should instead adopt the attitude of rejecting crime regarding the proposals he will make during his upcoming visit to the un heardquarters and the recent attacks in guatemala which he said are aimed at destroying the accomplishments achieved during the democratic process cerezo arevalo added cerezo among the issues we are going to point out is that at this moment guatemala is the target of an attemp to undermine the consolidation of democracy we are going to need the help of democracies that are friends of guatemala but not in the capacity of judges we are going to need total support to control a domestic and international terrorist offensive that is taking place in the country and that seeks to destroy the republic there are people interested in having the large number of refugees who have returned to the country since cerezo was sworn in leave the country again to discredit guatemala president cerezo said cerezo during 3 and 12 years of democracy in which we implemented plans and guaranteed the rights of all citizens guatemala began to welcome all kinds of people refugees guatemalans who have been living in exile for years in mexico and other countries people who had been threatened and who were living in costa rica and who have returned we do not even know where these people work because for us they are guatemalans who have returned however we are beginning to receive reports from them they have told us they are being systematically threatened over the telephone who knows where these people are or how they got their telephone numbers how is this done there are people interested in having these former refugees leave the country to again report that we are violating human rights in guatemala to create a climate of international isolation i would say we are being affected by two trends that are fighting against guatemalan democracy continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0485","doctext":"President Cerezo stated that the planting of bombs and kidnappings are attempts by some to justify a heavyhanded government response He emphasized that these actions including attacks on candidates are acts of terrorism Cerezo mentioned that investigation findings will be disclosed soon and urged citizens to support efforts to curb violence He stressed the need for public cooperation which includes courageously providing information despite fears of criminal retaliation He warned that failure to unite against crime and terrorism would severely impact Guatemala Cerezo also noted that some groups have sought international human rights intervention implying government culpability but he insisted the government is not to blame He advocated for international assistance in combating terrorism Acknowledging the constructive suggestions from the opposition party the Union of the National Center Cerezo said the government would examine these proposals to tackle crime and urged all societal sectors to reject crime rather than blame the government Addressing his upcoming UN visit and recent attacks aimed at undermining democratic progress Cerezo stressed the need for support from friendly democracies to counter both domestic and international terrorism threatening the republic He highlighted that some individuals want to force returned refugees to leave again to discredit Guatemala Over the past 35 years of democracy Guatemala has welcomed back exiled citizens including those threatened abroad However these returnees are now reporting systematic threats raising concerns about efforts to portray Guatemala as a violator of human rights aiming to create international isolation Cerezo concluded by pointing out the dual trends opposing Guatemalan democracy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0486","doctext":"colombian air force fac commandos and pilots today received orders to stand ready to take off intercept capture or shoot down unidentified or hostile aircraft flying over the nations territory the government adopted these measures in connection with the struggle against drug trafficking here is a report by amparo monton begin recording monton the order was issued by the colombian air force commands which also decided to use groundtoair missiles and other weapons aboard fac aircraft according to the instructions manual sent to all air bases orders are given to capture destroy or shoot down planes in 11 instances which include the following when planes fly over forbidden or restricted areas in the event of unauthorized landings when the word indistinct do not establish radio contact with the interceptor plane flying over them when aircraft land in places not authorized by the civil aeronautics office when they land on clandestine airstrips instructions were also issued to all air commands to keep two armored aircraft on alert at all times either on the ground or in the air the only event in which the shooting down of a hostile aircraft must not be considered is when such an action would endanger innocent people or occupied buildings in addition the fac command divided the procedure into four phases namely detection identification interception and destruction these measures will apply to all suspiciouslooking aircraft including planes of colombian or foreign registry end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0486","doctext":"Colombian Air Force FAC commandos and pilots have been instructed to be prepared for immediate takeoff to intercept capture or shoot down any unidentified or hostile aircraft within national airspace This directive is part of the governments efforts to combat drug trafficking Amparo Monton reports begin recording Monton The order from the FAC commands includes the use of groundtoair missiles and other weapons on FAC aircraft The manual distributed to all air bases specifies 11 scenarios where planes should be captured destroyed or shot down such as flying over restricted areas unauthorized landings failure to establish radio contact with intercepting aircraft landing in locations not approved by the civil aeronautics office or using clandestine airstrips All air commands are also instructed to keep two armored aircraft ready at all times either on the ground or airborne Shooting down a hostile aircraft is only prohibited if it risks harming innocent people or occupied buildings Additionally the FAC command has outlined a fourphase procedure detection identification interception and destruction These measures apply to all suspicious aircraft whether Colombian or foreign end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0487","doctext":"banks were the targets this afternoon of new terrorist attacks in bogota until then it was a quiet afternoon on this day of friendship and love two dynamite charges were detonated near the das administrative department of security offices in the palo quemao neighborhood destroying the branch offices of the banco popular and the banco santander two persons were slightly injured and damage is estimated at over 100 million pesos the two bombs exploded at approximately 1700 in the branch offices of two banks in palo quemao just two blocks from the das offices the explosion of 17 kg of dynamite destroyed the bank branches and damaged 20 neighboring stores the authorities are carrying out a vast operation throughout bogota to find the individuals responsible for this attack","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0487","doctext":"This afternoon banks were struck by new terrorist attacks in Bogota Until then it had been a peaceful day of friendship and love Two dynamite charges were set off near the DAS Administrative Department of Security offices in the Palo Quemao neighborhood obliterating the branches of Banco Popular and Banco Santander Two people sustained minor injuries and damages are estimated to exceed 100 million pesos The two bombs exploded around 1700 at the bank branches only two blocks from the DAS offices The detonation of 17 kg of dynamite not only destroyed the bank branches but also damaged 20 nearby stores Authorities are conducting an extensive operation across Bogota to apprehend those responsible for the attack","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0488","doctext":"in cali nine persons were injured and there is considerable damage following last nights terrorist attacks against some bank branches several charges of dynamite were detonated in several banks located in downtown cali capital of valle del cauca department two military security officers are among the wounded these banks were the targets of terrorist explosive attacks last night in cali they are the banco de santander in northeastern cali and the la vivienda corporation near caicedo square in the banking and commercial sector of cali begin recording unidentified police officer the metropolitan police command has decided to restrict to quarters all cali policemen i request that the citizens cooperate with the metropolitan police and provide any information they may have which could help effectively control these terrorist actions end recording damage is estimated at 50 million pesos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0488","doctext":"In Cali nine individuals sustained injuries and significant damage occurred due to last nights terrorist bombings targeting multiple bank branches Several charges of dynamite were set off in various banks situated in downtown Cali the capital of Valle del Cauca department Among the injured are two military security officers The banks targeted in these explosive attacks were the Banco de Santander in northeastern Cali and the La Vivienda Corporation near Caicedo Square a key area for banking and commerce in Cali The metropolitan police command has enforced a restriction confining all Cali policemen to their quarters Authorities urge citizens to assist the metropolitan police by providing any information that might help manage these terrorist actions The damage is estimated to be around 50 million pesos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0489","doctext":"during the last 3 weeks in colombia you know a real war has been going on a war being waged by the government on the drugs mafia in bogota medellin cali and other towns shots are heard bombs explode blood is flowing and more and more often we hear the words the medellin cartel this is the heart of the colombian mafia what is it how did it form with this question i turn to you yuriy nikolayevich incidentally i know you have been in medellin isayev yes while working in latin america as a correspondent for ussr state television and radio i was able to visit medellin once there was a seminar there on the problems of central america outwardly it is a very attractive town very green situated on a plain and it is called eternally blossoming after several hours in medellin bursts of submachinegun fire rang out suddenly in the streets and i understood then that i was in the center of the cocaine mafia two clans of bandits were exchanging fire and passersby literally had to run away from the scene of events as fast as they could local colleagues showed me a huge district consisting of luxurious villas where the godfathers of the colombia drug mafia live it is difficult to even approach these houses they are surrounded by barbed wire and there are video cameras and watch towers if you decide to go fairly close the guards will open fire withour warning i was also able to see a nineteenthcentury castle a rare and extremely beautiful building a genuine architectural monument this castle belongs to one of the heads of the mafia carlos lehder vedenyapin yes yuriy nikolaevich but how was the medellin cartel formed some information on its history if you could isayev by rights the founder of the cartel is considered to be carlos enrique lehder who was able to unite the cocaine mafia of colombia around him at the beginning of the seventies a few words about lehder himself he is a desperate extremist who holds nothing sacred he has hundreds of human lives on his conscience it is not for nothing that his friends gave him at various times the nick names rum robin hood the drugs baron and so on carlos lehder is distinguished for his audacity and a restless disposition together with him other colombian families have been occupied in this advantageous business namely the ochoa and escobar families at the end of the eighties as heard a cocaine war began between these three clans later however they came to an agreement and the medellin cartel was formed vedenyapin in the press many reports have appeared stating that literally billions of dollars pass through the hands of the cartel is this true isayev the cartels annual income as the press claims is 8 billion to sketch the scale of cocaine operations i will remind you that in 1984 for example the cartel bigwigs proposed to the government to clear colombias entire foreign debt within a week and i will remind you that this is 9 billion if the government would release mafia members who had been arrested not very long ago a west german magazine published a list of the richest people in the world and one of the heads of the medellin cartel jorge ochoa is by no means last on that list i would like to mention another case that characterizes the dimensions of the drug mafias means four years ago it came to light that the cartel had taken part in negotiations on buying a whole consignment of surfacetoair missiles several military helicopters and other modern weapons vedenyapin how is this lethal arsenal used isayev it is completely natural that the cartel could not exist without a complete army of mercenary killers and informants who have penetrated into literally all spheres of the colombian economy parliament and the army the main target of the mafiosi are progressive politicians who in one way or another threaten the drugs business i will remind you that the same carlos lehder in 1984 organized the assassination of lara bonilla the colombian minister of justice in 1986 guillermo cano the director of the progressive newspaper el espectador was murdered and it was basically after this muder that the hunt for lehder began in the same year he was arrested and handed over to us justice which sentenced him to life imprisonment it should also be noted that there exists an agreement between the us and colombian governments on the extradition of especially dangerous criminals vedenyapin if we take the present war it cannot be called anything else what were its immediate causes continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0489","doctext":"Over the past three weeks in Colombia a fierce battle has been unfolding as the government wages war against the drug mafia In cities such as Bogota Medellin and Cali the sounds of gunfire and explosions are commonplace and bloodshed is rampant The term Medellin cartel is frequently mentioned referring to the core of the Colombian mafia How did this cartel come into existence Yuriy Nikolayevich can you shed some light on this I understand you have been to Medellin Isayev Yes while I was working as a correspondent for USSR state television and radio in Latin America I had the opportunity to visit Medellin for a seminar on Central American problems It is a picturesque city lush and situated on a plain often called the city of eternal spring However my peaceful experience was interrupted by bursts of submachine gun fire in the streets making it clear that I was in the heart of the cocaine mafia Two gangs were in a shootout forcing pedestrians to flee for their lives Local journalists showed me a sprawling area of luxurious villas where the drug lords reside heavily guarded with barbed wire surveillance cameras and watchtowers Approaching these houses is dangerous as guards will shoot without warning I also saw a beautiful 19thcentury castle owned by one of the cartel leaders Carlos Lehder Vedenyapin Yuriy Nikolaevich can you tell us how the Medellin cartel was formed Isayev Carlos Enrique Lehder is considered the founder of the cartel having unified Colombias cocaine mafia in the early 1970s Lehder is a notorious extremist with no regard for human life earning nicknames like rum Robin Hood and drugs baron He is known for his boldness and relentless nature The Ochoa and Escobar families also joined this lucrative business During the late 1980s a cocaine war erupted among these clans but they eventually reached an agreement leading to the formation of the Medellin cartel Vedenyapin Reports suggest that the cartel handles billions of dollars Is that accurate Isayev The cartels annual income is reported to be 8 billion To illustrate the scale of their operations in 1984 the cartel leaders offered to pay off Colombias entire foreign debt of 9 billion in exchange for the release of imprisoned mafia members A German magazine even listed Jorge Ochoa one of the cartel leaders among the worlds richest people Four years ago it was revealed that the cartel was negotiating to buy a large cache of surfacetoair missiles military helicopters and other advanced weapons Vedenyapin How is this arsenal used Isayev The cartel operates with a fullfledged army of mercenaries and informants who have infiltrated various sectors of the Colombian economy parliament and military Their main targets are progressive politicians who pose a threat to their drug operations In 1984 Carlos Lehder orchestrated the assassination of Lara Bonilla Colombias Minister of Justice Two years later Guillermo Cano the editor of the progressive newspaper El Espectador was murdered triggering a manhunt for Lehder He was eventually captured and extradited to the US where he was sentenced to life in prison There is also an extradition agreement between the US and Colombia for especially dangerous criminals If we look at the current conflict it is nothing short of a war What were its immediate causes continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0490","doctext":"two bombs exploded a few minutes ago in the chapinero neighborhood in bogota the explosion took place in a branch office of the colmena corporation on 59th street and 9th avenue this new terrorist action has left a toll of 1 person wounded and material damage to over 20 stores in the area unfortunately a new terrorist action has taken place in the capital city of the republic the first explosion occurred on 59th street between 13th and 7th avenues the second explosion took place at a bank branch on 60th street and 7th avenue the first explosion as you can now see went off at the conavi national savings and housing corporation branch close to the offices of the social savings fund this bank was completely destroyed we now see the work being done by the bogota fire department an operation is being conducted on 60th street and 7th avenue where the second bomb exploded according to the authorities no one was hurt in this new terrorist action","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0490","doctext":"A short while ago two bombs went off in the Chapinero neighborhood of Bogota The first explosion occurred at a branch office of the Colmena Corporation on 59th Street and 9th Avenue resulting in one person being injured and causing damage to over 20 stores nearby Yet another terrorist incident has struck the capital city The initial explosion happened on 59th Street between 13th and 7th Avenues while the second bomb exploded at a bank branch on 60th Street and 7th Avenue The first bomb detonated at the Conavi branch near the Social Savings Fund offices leaving the bank entirely destroyed Currently the Bogota Fire Department is actively responding to the scene at 60th Street and 7th Avenue where the second bomb went off Authorities have confirmed that no one was harmed in this latest terrorist attack","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0491","doctext":"the colombian police reported that a homemade rocket was launched at the headquarters of the us embassy in bogota this evening no injuries or damage were reported the rocket partially perforated one of the walls of the embassy but did not explode the already tight security surrounding the embassy since the war against drug traffic was declared was stepped up immediately and traffic and pedestrians were kept out of the area this attacked followed the two dynamite explosions that occurred early sunday evening in the northern area of bogota where one person was slightly injured and approximately 30 locals were damaged during the belisario betacur administration 1982 1986 when several colombian drug traffickers were extradited to the united states the us embassy was attacked in a similar manner no injuries were reported during that attack later however a bomb exploded in the embassys parking lot killing a colombian woman who was standing in line to get a visa like in other attacks of this kind reported over the past few weeks in bogota and in other cities no organization has claimed responsibility for this attack however the press and the authorities are blaming persons in the service of the drug lords","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0491","doctext":"The Colombian police disclosed that a homemade rocket was fired at the headquarters of the US embassy in Bogota this evening Fortunately there were no injuries or damage reported The rocket managed to partially puncture one of the embassys walls but failed to explode In response the already heightened security in place since the war on drug trafficking began was immediately tightened and both traffic and pedestrians were barred from the area This attack came after two dynamite explosions occurred early Sunday evening in the northern part of Bogota slightly injuring one person and causing damage to around 30 locals During Belisario Betancurs administration 1982 1986 several Colombian drug traffickers were extradited to the United States and the US embassy was similarly attacked No injuries resulted from that incident either but later a bomb detonated in the embassys parking lot killing a Colombian woman waiting in line for a visa As with other recent attacks in Bogota and other cities no group has claimed responsibility however both the press and authorities are attributing it to persons in the service of the drug lords","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0492","doctext":"president george bush has declared his countrys war against drug traffickers in a dramatic manner committing a massive fund of 786 billion for the programme providing increased powers to lawenforcement agencies and even offering substantial financial assistance to other countries especially in latin america fighting this menace to deal with what he called americas toughest domestic test in decades during his stern address on tuesday the us leader has given a new boost to the continuing international crusade against narcotics this new initiative will be warmly welcomed by the world community most of all by latin american countries especially colombia which is fighting a desperate battle against cocaine barons the news from bogota is simply frightening in the countrys long war against drug dealers nothing like what is happening now the merciless killing of security officers and their relatives has ever happened before should colombia lose this war against cocaine barons drug lords in other latin american countries will flex their muscles too to put it plainly colombia cannot afford to lose this war but whether she wins or losses this battle depends on what assistance the united states can provide to this latin american country here colombia faces difficult options while she has accepted some logistic support such as helicopters from washington she maintains here opposition to the use of us troops in tackling what she rightly regards as a domestic crisis the statement by mr bush on wednesday has so far made no difference to this opposition the problem facing bogota is while an increase in the logistic support from us would help the government cannot overnight raise the strength of its aninarcotic security forces with the financial assistance offered by the united states bogota can of course buy arms for use against drug barons but the battle will still be hard and long in fighting this relentless battle against cocaine dealers colombia has made one perfectly valid point more than once true it is the responsibility of the government of colombia to win its internal war with all the help that washington can provide but the real battle against drug dealers must be fought within the united states on the streets of new york washington chicago and all other cities this is the market for the cocaine barons of colombia or for the drugs produced in the infamous golden triangle in asia and it is also within the united states where all the channels of distribution some controlled by us citizens thrive under the eyes of the us law enforcement agencies the international community may ask if enough has been done to deal with this problem at the us end this statement by mr bush suggests that his administration has recognised this basic problem and wants to do something about it a major portion of the funding support for the antidrug war will be used in strengthening the lawenforcement agencies within the united states but questions have been raised by members of the us congress whether the president has gone far enough in that direction in fact there is some disappointment that the presidents plan has not been bold enough either while one must admit that the us congressmen are used to making such criticisms against the administration on problem on which they themselves rarely offer any new initiative one hopes that the us administration will keep its newlyunveiled antidrug plan under constant scrutiny and ensure that the battle that colombia is being urged to win at all costs is not lost within the united states","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0492","doctext":"President George Bush has dramatically announced his countrys war on drug traffickers pledging a substantial 786 billion for the program enhancing the powers of law enforcement agencies and offering significant financial aid to other nations particularly in Latin America combating this scourge Addressing what he termed Americas toughest domestic test in decades during his stern speech on Tuesday the US leader has reinvigorated the ongoing international fight against narcotics This new initiative is expected to be warmly received by the global community especially by Latin American countries like Colombia which is engaged in a fierce struggle against cocaine cartels The news from Bogotá is alarming In Colombias prolonged war against drug dealers the current situationmarked by the ruthless murder of security officers and their familiesis unprecedented Should Colombia fail in this war drug lords in other Latin American countries will likely gain strength Simply put Colombia cannot afford to lose this war However its victory hinges on the support the United States can provide Colombia faces challenging choices while it has accepted logistical support such as helicopters from Washington it remains opposed to the deployment of US troops viewing the crisis as a domestic issue Bushs statement on Wednesday has not altered this stance The dilemma for Bogotá is that while increased US logistical support would be beneficial the government cannot instantly boost its antinarcotic security forces With the financial aid from the United States Bogotá can purchase arms to combat drug lords but the battle will remain arduous and prolonged In its relentless fight against cocaine traffickers Colombia has repeatedly made a valid point while it is the Colombian governments duty to win its internal war with all possible help from Washington the real battle against drug dealers must be waged within the United States on the streets of New York Washington Chicago and other cities These are the markets for Colombian cocaine and drugs from the notorious Golden Triangle in Asia It is also within the United States where distribution channels some controlled by US citizens operate under the watchful eyes of law enforcement agencies The international community may question whether enough has been done to address this problem within the US Bushs statement indicates that his administration has acknowledged this fundamental issue and aims to tackle it A significant portion of the antidrug war funding will be allocated to strengthening US law enforcement agencies However US Congress members have questioned whether the presidents measures are sufficient with some expressing disappointment that his plan is not bold enough While US congressmen are known for criticizing the administration on issues where they seldom propose new initiatives it is hoped that the US administration will continuously review its newlyrevealed antidrug plan to ensure that the battle Colombia is urged to win is not lost within the United States","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0493","doctext":"yesterday morning 27 people were detained and more than 30 stolen cars were seized in various parts of vitoria espirito santo state during a huge operation conducted by the federal police department dpf the operation dismantled the espirito santobolivia connection which consisted of exchanging cars that had been stolen in vitoria for bolivian or colombian cocaine the marseille operation as the operation was called involved 70 policement the operation was coordinated by the rio de janeiro sao paulo and espirito santo dpf the operations main objective the arrest of stolen car dealer joao luiz de souza was not achieved however because although having been surrounded by six armed policemen souza managed to escape","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0493","doctext":"Yesterday morning a significant operation by the federal police in Vitoria Espirito Santo led to the arrest of 27 individuals and the seizure of over 30 stolen vehicles This operation named the Marseille Operation disrupted the Espirito SantoBolivia Connection a network trading stolen cars from Vitoria for Bolivian or Colombian cocaine Around 70 officers from Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo and Espirito Santo coordinated the effort However the primary target stolencar dealer Joao Luiz de Souza eluded capture despite being surrounded by six armed officers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0494","doctext":"this is a lastminute report two more explosions have taken place just a few minutes ago in bogota one bomb exploded in western bogota on boyaca avenue and eldorado avenue while the other occurred at the telephone company substation in the normandy neighborhood a watchman fired shots at the time of the attack and it is believed that the attackers who are riding in a green mazda are wounded","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0494","doctext":"This urgent report indicates that two more explosions occurred moments ago in Bogota One bomb detonated in the western part of the city at the intersection of Boyaca Avenue and Eldorado Avenue while the other bombing happened at a telephone company substation in the Normandy neighborhood During the attack a watchman fired shots and it is suspected that the attackers who were in a green Mazda sustained injuries","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0495","doctext":"i believe that many have been preparing themselves during the last years whatever course history may take in the future we know that hundreds upon hundreds have prepared themselves and we know that in their wisdom the chilean people will not allow such a sad history to be repeated be whenever it may applause we have not sown in the desert or plowed at sea these past 16 years represent an experience whose value is virtually impossible to assess it is clear that important steps forward have been taken it is clear that the plebiscite was unquestionably a step forward i remember the day we unveiled allendes bust at the hospital i expressed the certainty that the chilean people would vote against pinochet despite pinochets resources and the psychological warfare and terrorist methods that were used to intimidate the masses it would be impossible for a people to forget the many crimes and monstrosities that have been committed it is impossible in effect the plebiscite was a harsh blow for pinochet i think also that the elections will be an extremely harsh blow perhaps an irreversible blow to pinochet however it is a fact that nobody can assert here that pinochets defeat in the election will be the solution to the problem of the dictatorship in chile i am not talking about a revolution i think it would be unnecessary there would be no sense in talking here about a revolution word indistinct a stage above the democratic opening we are talking about a democratic opening but the electoral victory does not entail a solid democratic opening yet however in our opinion it will undoubtedly represent another very important step forward pinochet will try to stay on as head of the army and as head of the armed forces we could almost say that he will stay on as a sort of sentinel a power on which the countrys destiny would continue to hang for some time to come whether he can really fulfill the goals he has set for himself remains to be seen however i am certain he will not give up power without a struggle only the chilean people can make this an irreversible struggle to achieve a true and full democratic opening an opening without all of the limitations that the regime has written into its constitution which grants him all of these rights to be a senator for life and if my memory does not fail me to serve as chief of the army for an additional 8 years look at his harangues his harangues are still aggressive haughty and threatening we hear warnings we hear appeals to the army to remain united because he will undoubtedly try to perpetuate himself i think he will be more and more cornered by the chilean people because a new stage will begin after the elections it is inevitable that the people will participate to a much greater extent they will inevitably have a much greater possibility of expressing themselves of acting of mobilizing of thinking about what is essential at the moment and not about shares of power i think they have to bechanges thought that this is really an admirable test of patriotic and revolutionary feeling for those who are not rightists for those who are not conservatives for those who are not even in the center but on the left and well to the left to go to the polls and to vote forgetting which party it was that put forward the candidate for president or what the candidates political thinking is just thinking of chile only thinking of chile continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0495","doctext":"I believe that over the past several years many have been getting ready Regardless of the direction history might take in the future we understand that hundreds have prepared themselves and we trust in the wisdom of the Chilean people to prevent such a sorrowful history from repeating itself applause Our efforts have not been futile The past 16 years have provided us with invaluable experience Evidently significant advancements have been made The plebiscite was undoubtedly a major step forward I recall the day we unveiled Allendes bust at the hospital and I affirmed that the Chilean people would vote against Pinochet despite his resources and the psychological warfare and terrorist tactics used to intimidate the masses The multitude of crimes and atrocities committed cannot be forgotten The plebiscite dealt a severe blow to Pinochet Likewise the upcoming elections are expected to deliver an even harsher possibly irreversible blow to him Yet no one can claim that Pinochets electoral defeat will resolve the dictatorship issue in Chile Im not suggesting a revolution which I deem unnecessary Discussing a revolution at this stage instead of focusing on a democratic opening makes no sense While an electoral victory would signify a crucial step forward it does not yet guarantee a robust democratic opening Pinochet will strive to retain his position as head of the army and armed forces essentially acting as a sentinel whose power will influence the countrys fate for some time Whether he achieves his goals remains uncertain but he will undoubtedly resist relinquishing power without a struggle It is solely the Chilean people who can transform this into an irreversible struggle for a genuine and complete democratic opening one free from the constitutional constraints imposed by the regime which grants Pinochet rights like being a senator for life and possibly serving as army chief for another eight years His speeches remain aggressive arrogant and threatening filled with warnings and calls for the army to stay united as he attempts to prolong his reign However I believe the Chilean people will increasingly corner him as a new phase will commence postelections It is inevitable that the populace will become more engaged with greater opportunities to express themselves mobilize and focus on essential matters rather than powersharing This period is a remarkable testament to the patriotic and revolutionary spirit of those who are not rightists conservatives or centrists but firmly leftist They must go to the polls and vote setting aside the political affiliations of presidential candidates and think solely of Chile just Chile continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0496","doctext":"vice president eduardo duhalde said today that the problem created by drug traffickers in colombia cannot occur in argentina because in colombia the drug traffickers practically created a parallel government with the idea of taking power duhalde supports the idea of sending troops to that country if its leaders request them because in colombia the drug traffickers not only buy large enterprises companies banks and offices but also have their own politicians policemen teachers and officials in an exclusive interview with na duhalde called on society to the prevent drug addiction in argentina the colombian situation is a military issue because a real war is taking place duhalde said he added that colombia is divided into two countries the legal country and the one run by narcotics he said i have no doubt that the legal will win according to duhalde what is taking place in colombia cannot occur in argentina for several decades he said that he personally supports the idea of sending troops to colombia if its leaders request them however he explained that is an issue that has to be resolved by congress he pointed out that drug traffickers are undoubtedly operating in the country but their nationalities are not known he added that there is an organization that distributes the drug in argentina duhalde said what is taking place in colombia is a clear example of what is happening on the continent the production and trafficking of drugs he added drugs are not produced in argentina they are brought from colombia bolivia and peru he said in 1988 in my book politicians and drugs i warned about the criminal activities of drug traffickers closely linked to terrorist organizations such as shining path in peru and m19 in colombia duhalde indicated that the struggle is against the drug traffickers and their supporters ideologies are not involved here because for example in colombia the traffickers are of the extreme right nationalists he added that the drug addiction problem in argentina involves youths from 13 to 20 years of age and that that is why prevention measures should be taught in schools where we should tell the truth about the ills drugs cause duhalde who is going to tour the country to lecture on how to prevent drug addiction said that it is absolutely necessary to include that issue in the educational system because teachers can become the real force for ending drug addiction he revealed that cocaine consumption in the country is coming close to marijuana consumption which has always been higher he said that it is necessary to create very harsh regulations such as the death penalty for people who commit homicides as they are doing in colombia regarding the chaotic colombian situation duhalde said drug traffickers are a sort of parallel government that aims to take power i believe however that this will not be possible even if they have their own politicians policemen teachers and officials he said this is not only a colombian problem it is a continental problem that no one can solve alone not even the united states that is why joint action is necessary to eliminate those traffickers in death regarding his recent trip to the united states duhalde said that his talks did not include possible us military aid to the countries with drug trafficking problems because the colombian situation had not yet developed to its current stage he called the colombian cartels mafia gangs that are trying to set up a distribution network for their merchandise which gives them a profit of about 150 billion a year on sales of 500 billion duhalde said that the drug lords buy large enterprises companies banks and offices they also form relations with politicians and military men he added that they have a great ability to corrupt and they settle in one place when they are sure they will not be arrested","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0496","doctext":"Vice President Eduardo Duhalde stated today that the issue posed by drug traffickers in Colombia cannot arise in Argentina as in Colombia the traffickers have essentially established a parallel government with aspirations of seizing power Duhalde supports the notion of dispatching troops to Colombia if their leaders request assistance because the traffickers there not only purchase large enterprises companies banks and offices but also maintain their own politicians policemen teachers and officials In an exclusive interview with NA Duhalde urged society to prevent drug addiction in Argentina He described the Colombian situation as a military matter because a genuine war is underway and noted that Colombia is split into two nations the legal one and the one governed by narcotics He expressed confidence that the legal side will prevail According to Duhalde the situation in Colombia cannot transpire in Argentina for several decades He reiterated his personal support for sending troops to Colombia if their leaders request it though he clarified that this is an issue that needs Congressional resolution He acknowledged that drug traffickers are certainly active in the country though their nationalities are unknown He also mentioned that there is an organization distributing drugs in Argentina Duhalde asserted that Colombias scenario exemplifies the broader continental crisis of drug production and trafficking He emphasized that drugs are not manufactured in Argentina they are imported from Colombia Bolivia and Peru In his 1988 book Politicians and Drugs he had already warned about the criminal activities of drug traffickers closely tied to terrorist groups like Shining Path in Peru and M19 in Colombia Duhalde clarified that the fight is against drug traffickers and their supporters not ideologies pointing out that Colombian traffickers are extreme rightwing nationalists He noted that the drug addiction issue in Argentina involves youths aged 13 to 20 which is why preventive measures should be incorporated into school curriculums to educate about the dangers of drugs Duhalde who plans to tour the country to lecture on how to prevent drug addiction stressed the necessity of integrating this issue into the educational system believing that teachers can become a significant force in combating drug addiction He disclosed that cocaine use in the country is nearing marijuana consumption levels which have traditionally been higher He called for very stringent laws including the death penalty for those committing murders as seen in Colombia Regarding the dire situation in Colombia Duhalde remarked that drug traffickers act as a parallel government aiming for power but he believes they will not succeed even with their own politicians policemen teachers and officials He emphasized that this is not solely Colombias problem it is a continental issue that cannot be resolved by any single country including the United States necessitating a united effort to eradicate traffickers Reflecting on his recent visit to the US Duhalde noted that discussions did not cover potential US military aid for countries facing drug trafficking issues as the Colombian situation had not yet escalated to its current level He labeled the Colombian cartels as mafia gangs attempting to establish a distribution network earning them around 150 billion annually from sales of 500 billion Duhalde highlighted that the drug lords acquire large businesses companies banks and offices and forge relationships with politicians and military personnel He also pointed out their significant capacity to corrupt and their tendency to settle in locations where they are assured of not being apprehended","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0497","doctext":"for the first time in virtually 10 years of armed conflict which has claimed almost 70000 lives the salvadoran government and guerrillas signed an agreement recently in mexico city this could mark the beginning of an unprecedented path of peace for that central american country after 2 days of talks farabundo marti national liberation front fmln representatives and salvadoran government delegates agreed to establish a permanent dialogue to secure a definite ceasefire on 16 and 17 october the costa rican capital will host the meeting between the negotiating parties the event will be attended by two representatives of the catholic church as mediators for the salvadoran episcopal conference un and oas representatives will be invited to attend as witnesses aside from matters of procedure it is worthwhile to say that in addition to being decisive in achieving a solution to the salvadoran internal crisis the rebels recent peace initiative was a strong blow to the ruling ultrarightist sector the rebels willingness to end hostilities and turn the fmln into a political party placed before president alfredo cristiani the decision of continuing the war or opting for peace as of that moment and in view of the importance assigned to the talks by the international media and analysts international public opinion kept abreast of the dialogue which is so vital for el salvador and for central america for the nationalist republican alliance arena the proposals were clearly defined to agree on a total ceasefire before 31 january to end the repression to conduct a purge in the army and to reorganize the judicial and electoral system although details were not given on how the issues will be handled the fact remains that discussions between the two parties will begin in only a month it means that the veiled government intention to delay the talks and continue the war which it cannot win in any event has failed we might even add that the arena government has been on the defensive from the beginning especially following the tela summit which appealed to the salvadoran authorities to hold dialogue as soon as possible with the rebels president cristianis attempt to secure the forceful demobilization of the guerrillas and his attempt to compare these forces with the nicaraguan counterrevolutionaries also failed the seriousness of the salvadoran governments position and its willingness to secure a definitive peace agreement will be in evidence at the next meetings meanwhile the prospects for achieving peace in the country appear to be favorable","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0497","doctext":"For the first time in nearly a decade of armed conflict which has resulted in nearly 70000 fatalities the Salvadoran government and guerrilla forces have recently signed an agreement in Mexico City This historic agreement could pave the way for an unprecedented era of peace in this Central American nation Following two days of discussions representatives from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN and the Salvadoran government have agreed to maintain a continuous dialogue to achieve a definitive ceasefire Meetings between the negotiating parties are scheduled for October 16 and 17 in the Costa Rican capital attended by two Catholic Church representatives acting as mediators for the Salvadoran Episcopal Conference Additionally representatives from the UN and OAS will be present as witnesses Beyond procedural issues it is significant to note that the rebels recent peace initiative which aims to resolve the internal crisis in El Salvador has dealt a significant blow to the ruling ultrarightist faction The rebels readiness to cease hostilities and transform the FMLN into a political party has forced President Alfredo Cristiani to choose between continuing the war or pursuing peace Since then international public opinion and media have closely followed the dialogue recognizing its critical importance for El Salvador and Central America For the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA the proposals include agreeing to a total ceasefire by January 31 ending repression purging the army and reorganizing the judicial and electoral systems Although specifics on how these issues will be addressed were not provided the fact remains that discussions between the two parties will commence in a month This indicates that the governments covert intention to delay the talks and continue the unwinnable war has failed Moreover the ARENA government has been on the defensive since the Tela Summit which urged Salvadoran authorities to engage in dialogue with the rebels as soon as possible President Cristianis efforts to forcefully demobilize the guerrillas and equate them with the Nicaraguan counterrevolutionaries also did not succeed The Salvadoran governments seriousness and willingness to secure a definitive peace agreement will be evident in the upcoming meetings Meanwhile the prospects for achieving peace in the country appear promising","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0498","doctext":"the central american mass media has regarded the intention of salvadoran president alfredo cristiani to continue negotiations with the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln within the framework of the existing constitution as a deviation from recent agreements with the rebels the intention is outlined in a statement made by the president in repsonse to the rebel proposal to give up the armed struggle and join the political life if the army cleans up its ranks if repressions are stopped elections to municipal and legislative bodies are held earlier than 1991 and if the election system is reformed according to the salvadoran mass media this package of proposals will be dominate the fmln talks with the salvadoran government in costa rica in october at the same time the salvadoran police have staged another act of violence in san salvador special police units dispersed a demonstration organised by the federation of salvadoran trade unions in protest against the arrest of 12 activists of workers and peasant organisations about 100 demonstrators sheltered in a cathedral but the police smashed the cathedrals windows and shot tear gas into the building policemen also opened fire and army helicopters circled over the cathedral despite the fact that many people inside were wounded the police did not allow red cross representatives to approach the cathedral as demonstrators demanded about 60 demonstrators were first brutally beaten and then arrested the san salvadoran mass media said","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0498","doctext":"Central American media has interpreted Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristianis intent to continue talks with the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN under the current constitution as a departure from recent rebel agreements This intention was revealed in a statement responding to the rebels offer to abandon armed conflict and integrate into political life if the military purges its ranks ceases repressions holds elections for municipal and legislative bodies before 1991 and reforms the electoral system Salvadoran media reports that these proposals will dominate the FMLNs discussions with the government in Costa Rica in October Concurrently the Salvadoran police executed another violent act in San Salvador Special police units broke up a demonstration organized by the Federation of Salvadoran Trade Unions protesting the detention of 12 activists from workers and peasant organizations Around 100 demonstrators sought refuge in a cathedral but the police shattered its windows and launched tear gas inside Policemen also opened fire and army helicopters hovered over the structure Despite numerous injuries inside the police prevented Red Cross representatives from reaching the cathedral as demanded by the demonstrators Approximately 60 protestors were viciously beaten and then detained according to San Salvadoran media","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0499","doctext":"a us department of state spokesman has indicated that washington proposes to continue helping the salvadoran regime until the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln combatants surrender their arms the timing of this statement is remarkable let us recall that less than 1 week ago representatives of the rebel forces and the salvadoran government met in mexico thus launching a dialogue aimed at a national reconciliation the parties agreed to continue these talks in costa rica on 16 and 17 october however even the first round of talks in mexico showed that continuing the war was pointless because neither of the parties is capable of military defeating the other thus the only possible victory for all is the victory of common sense this can be achieved only through national dialogue the rebels have correctly made it clear that no preconditions can be set for continuing dialogue and less still can it be demanded that the fmln combatants should unilaterally surrender their arms it should be noted this demand is being made while the salvadoran government is getting considerable military aid from the united states and according to the department of state spokesman it has no plans to discontinue this aid the salvadoran military is using usmade weapons only against the rebels and not against any foreign enemy it is well known that throughout the 10 years of civil war in el salvador the united states has supplied almost 4 billion worth of military and nonmilitary aid to that country thanks to this assistance 70000 salvadorans have been killed and over 1 million people have had to leave the country to save their lives we can see that additional us military aid will inflict further untold suffering and misfortunes on the salvadoran people putting an end to this assistance and to any further interference in salvadoran domestic affairs would help dispel mutual distrust and would create in the country an atmosphere favorable to national dialogue washingtons demands that the rebels should surrender their arms as a precondition for washington to reconsider the issue of military aid to the salvadoran regime represents as far as i am concerned unacceptable interference in el salvadors domestic affairs undoubtedly the process of national reconciliation must take place free of any foreign interference whatsoever i would like to quote joaquin villalobos a rebel leader who told the new york times that the end of us military aid to the salvadoran regime would lead to an immediate end to the war","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0499","doctext":"A spokesperson for the US Department of State has announced that Washington will continue supporting the Salvadoran government until the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN fighters lay down their weapons This announcement is particularly noteworthy given that just a week ago representatives from both the rebel forces and the Salvadoran government convened in Mexico to initiate a dialogue aimed at national reconciliation The parties agreed to resume these discussions in Costa Rica on October 16 and 17 However the initial talks in Mexico revealed that continuing the conflict was futile as neither side could achieve a military victory over the other Therefore the only feasible triumph is one of common sense attainable solely through national dialogue The rebels have rightly emphasized that no preconditions should be imposed for continuing the dialogue especially the unilateral disarmament of FMLN fighters It is important to highlight that this demand is being made while the Salvadoran government continues to receive substantial military aid from the United States and according to the State Department spokesman there are no plans to halt this aid The Salvadoran military uses USsupplied weapons exclusively against the rebels not any foreign adversaries Over the past decade of civil war in El Salvador the United States has provided nearly 4 billion in military and nonmilitary aid resulting in the deaths of 70000 Salvadorans and the displacement of over one million people Further US military aid would only exacerbate the suffering and hardship for the Salvadoran populace Ceasing this assistance and any further interference in Salvadoran internal matters would help alleviate mutual distrust and foster a conducive atmosphere for national dialogue Washingtons insistence that the rebels disarm as a precondition for reconsidering military aid to the Salvadoran regime constitutes unacceptable interference in El Salvadors internal affairs The process of national reconciliation must proceed without any foreign interference As rebel leader Joaquin Villalobos told the New York Times an immediate end to the war would follow the cessation of US military aid to the Salvadoran regime","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0500","doctext":"a helicopter was damaged a rebel was killed and two others were wounded in heavy clashes in the northern sector of the country the salvadoran army reported today the official bulletin reports that a farabundo marti national liberation front fmln rebel was killed and two others were wounded today in clashes in dulce nombre de maria and nueva concepcion in the northern chalatenango department the press committee of the armed forces coprefa reported that the guerrillas antiaircraft fire on 19 september damaged a us made uh1h air force helicopter as it was evacuating a wounded soldier near san jose guayabal 30 km north of san salvador the armed clashes took place amid the fmln 10day unilateral truce decreed by the fmln on 13 september within the framework of the dialogue held last week in mexico city between the government and the insurgents meanwhile at least three villages in the guazapa hill area 25 km north of san salvador today remained without electricity due to the intense clashes which lasted until daybreak the armed forces have only admitted that a soldier has been killed in these clashes and that a helicopter has been damaged the army claims it has inflicted several casualties on the rebels but the number of casualties is still unknown according to civilian sources in the zone several helicopters and an airplane on 19 september and today at daybreak bombed alleged rebel positions in the foothills of guazapa hill","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0500","doctext":"A helicopter sustained damage one rebel was killed and two others were injured during intense clashes in the countrys northern region as reported by the Salvadoran army today According to an official bulletin a Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN rebel was killed while two others were wounded in confrontations at Dulce Nombre de Maria and Nueva Concepcion located in the northern Chalatenango department The Armed Forces Press Committee COPREFA revealed that on September 19 guerrilla antiaircraft fire damaged a USmade UH1H Air Force helicopter that was evacuating a wounded soldier near San Jose Guayabal about 30 km north of San Salvador These armed clashes occurred during the FMLNs 10day unilateral truce declared on September 13 in the context of recent dialogue in Mexico City between the government and insurgents Meanwhile heavy fighting has left at least three villages in the Guazapa Hill area 25 km north of San Salvador without electricity today The armed forces have only confirmed one soldiers death in these clashes and the helicopters damage The army claims to have caused several casualties among the rebels though the exact number remains unknown Civilian sources in the area reported that several helicopters and an airplane bombed presumed rebel positions in the foothills of Guazapa Hill on September 19 and again at daybreak today","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0501","doctext":"an escalation in terrorist acts affected the capital and resulted in one person wounded and undetermined large property losses nine powerful bombs exploded almost simultaneously at 0315 this morning at eight political parties offices and a branch of the social savings association according to authorities the bombs went off at the political office of social conservative councilman diego pardo copel at no 1810 on 34th street the political offices of bogota district councilman ricaurte lozana valderrama at no 2228 on 37th street and no 2163 on 34th avenue the political office of social conservative councilman francisco fanador cabrera located at no 1824 on 32d avenue a liberal party office located at no 1866 on 36th street a liberal party registration office located at no 1976 28th avenue an independent conservative party office at no 2326 37th street the political office of miguel santamaria davila at no 4136 28th avenue and at a branch of the social savings association at no 5119 on 86th street the detonations shook teusaquillo neighborhood and according to official reports the authorities felt compelled to increase security measures the wounded person was identified as irma de puentes who was quickly treated at a clinic and released because she had only a minor wound in the leg","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0501","doctext":"A surge in terrorist activities hit the capital injuring one person and causing significant property damage At 0315 this morning nine powerful bombs detonated almost at the same time at eight political parties offices and a branch of the social savings association Authorities reported explosions at the political office of social conservative councilman Diego Pardo Copel at No 1810 on 34th Street the political offices of Bogota district councilman Ricaurte Lozana Valderrama at No 2228 on 37th Street and No 2163 on 34th Avenue the political office of social conservative councilman Francisco Fanador Cabrera at No 1824 on 32nd Avenue a liberal party office at No 1866 on 36th Street a liberal party registration office at No 1976 28th Avenue an independent conservative party office at No 2326 37th Street the political office of Miguel Santamaria Davila at No 4136 28th Avenue and a branch of the social savings association at No 5119 on 86th Street The blasts rocked the Teusaquillo neighborhood prompting authorities to heighten security measures The injured identified as Irma de Puentes received prompt medical attention for a minor leg injury and was subsequently released from the clinic","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0502","doctext":"according to western diplomats colombian drug traffickers have moved to guatemala in search of new supply routes bringing instability to a country that is experiencing a wave of violence from various sectors the diplomats believe that up to 200 colombians linked to the medellin and cali cartels are now operating in guatemala and that about 500 kg of cocaine pass every week through the country essentially enroute to the us market the increasing drug trafficking activity coincides with a new wave of kidnappings bombings and murders in guatemala awakening fears that the country will return to the violence prevalent at the beginning of the decade when thousands were killed by death squads during military regimes since august a prominent politician a wellknown banker and at least five university students have been murdered several bombs have exploded in the capital in recent months and students and human rights activists are missing all of this violence cannot be blamed on a words indistinct but the increase of drug trafficking is clearly an additional concern in addition to the cocaine which the diplomats say is taken to the united states aboard light planes or in automobiles through mexico and texas us officials have reported an increase in opium production in guatemala according to estimates the number of hectares planted went from 225 in 1985 to 1500 this year there are insistent rumors that banker ramiro castillo love was murdered outside his house on 25 august because he refused to launder drug money there is open talk in the capital about important politicians being linked to drug trafficking nevertheless the diplomats say that there is no evidence to back such speculation and they add that it is very likely that several interests are working to destabilize the countrys fragile democracy it seems as if several strings are being pulled at the same time a diplomat said while christian democratic president vinicio cerezo has given guatemala a respite after decades of military regimes during which it is believed that more than 100000 people were killed as a result of political violence it is estimated that approximately 1200 leftist guerrillas are still fighting in the mountains furthermore the country has faced two coup attempts since democracy was restored in 1986 the ultrarightwing with its ties to the landowning oligarchy continues to be a powerful force in the country it has blocked a majority of reforms that cerezo has tried to introduce and according to the general consensus it has promoted discontent among the armed forces midlevel officers the ultrarightwing is undoubtedly behind part of the violence said a diplomat it could be trying to force the government to overreact or cause the army to get involved as if to confirm this a police arrest warrant has been issued against former presidential candidate lionel sisniega a noted politician who leans to the right and has been involved in coup attempts since 1954 on charges of heading a group responsible for much of the violence in the country diplomats have also pointed to the resurgence of activities by leftwing guerrillas who have been struggling to topple successive governments over the past 2 decades nowadays they are using much more obvious tactics erecting barricades on highways and occupying small towns near the capital one diplomat said fear that the violence of the seventies will return may also contribute toward a resurgence in the number of illegal immigrants that cross over to mexico mexican authorities say that the number of undocumented central americans deported to guatemala has doubled over the past few months the diplomats feel that cerezos government will weather the violence and pass it onto his successor after the presidential elections scheduled for november 1990 perhaps the situation is the result of the preparation for elections in guatemala a diplomat said things will probably worsen next year","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0502","doctext":"Western diplomats report that Colombian drug traffickers have relocated to Guatemala seeking new supply routes which has led to increased instability in a country already plagued by violence from various sectors It is estimated that around 200 Colombians associated with the Medellin and Cali cartels are now active in Guatemala and approximately 500 kg of cocaine pass through the country weekly primarily destined for the US market This surge in drug trafficking is concurrent with a spike in kidnappings bombings and murders raising concerns that Guatemala might revert to the violence seen at the start of the decade when death squads killed thousands during military regimes Since August a prominent politician a famed banker and at least five university students have been killed Several bombs have detonated in the capital recently and both students and human rights activists have disappeared The diplomats note that while not all violence can be attributed to a single source the rise in drug trafficking is a significant additional worry Besides cocaine US officials have also observed an increase in opium production in Guatemala with the area under cultivation rising from 225 hectares in 1985 to 1500 hectares this year There are persistent rumors that banker Ramiro Castillo Love was murdered on August 25 for refusing to launder drug money and there is widespread speculation in the capital about politicians involvement in drug trafficking However diplomats state there is no evidence to support these claims and suggest that various interests are likely working to destabilize the countrys fragile democracy It seems as if several strings are being pulled at the same time a diplomat remarked Though Christian Democratic President Vinicio Cerezo has given Guatemala a break from decades of military regimes during which over 100000 people were killed due to political violence an estimated 1200 leftist guerrillas continue to fight in the mountains The country has also faced two coup attempts since democracy was restored in 1986 The ultrarightwing closely tied to the landowning oligarchy remains a potent force blocking many reforms proposed by Cerezo and allegedly stirring discontent among midlevel military officers The ultrarightwing is undoubtedly behind part of the violence said a diplomat suggesting they might be trying to provoke an overreaction from the government or military intervention Supporting this a police arrest warrant has been issued for former presidential candidate Lionel Sisniega a prominent rightwing politician involved in numerous coup attempts since 1954 accusing him of leading a group responsible for much of the countrys violence Diplomats also highlight the resurgence of leftwing guerrilla activities with rebels using more blatant tactics such as erecting highway barricades and occupying small towns near the capital Fears of a return to the violence of the 1970s may also contribute to a rise in illegal immigration to Mexico with Mexican authorities reporting a doubling in the number of undocumented Central Americans deported to Guatemala in recent months Diplomats believe Cerezos government will endure the violence and transition it to his successor following the presidential elections scheduled for November 1990 Perhaps the situation is the result of the preparation for elections in Guatemala a diplomat suggested Things will probably worsen next year","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0503","doctext":"the 13th infantry brigade has reported that following a series of actions by special urban troops four persons who are apparently involved in the murder of dr luis carlos galan sarmiento have been arrested they are also connected to the car bomb attack on the newspaper el espectador to a series of bogota dynamite attacks to the freeing of a group of paid assassins and to the murder of dr teofilo forero castro his wife and two other people who were accompanying them general ramon eduardo niebles uzcategui commander of the 13th infantry brigade has said that at least two of those arrested have fully confessed to having taken part in the murder of luis carlos galan sarmiento in soacha cundinamarca","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0503","doctext":"The 13th Infantry Brigade has announced that special urban troops have apprehended four persons suspected of being involved in the murder of Dr Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento These individuals are also linked to the car bomb attack on the newspaper El Espectador multiple dynamite attacks in Bogota the release of hired assassins and the murder of Dr Teofilo Forero Castro his wife and two companions General Ramon Eduardo Niebles Uzcategui the commander of the 13th Infantry Brigade stated that at least two of the arrested individuals have confessed to participating in the murder of Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento in Soacha Cundinamarca","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0504","doctext":"in bogota orders have been issued to place banks under permament military protection last night two bombs exploded at branches of the popular and occidente banks in downtown bogota a minor was wounded to stop the wave of attacks on banks and financial companies the defense ministry this morning placed all banking areas in the city under military control the soldiers will remain in charge al frente of these installations around the clock","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0504","doctext":"In Bogota authorities have mandated permanent military protection for banks Last night two bombs detonated at branches of the Popular and Occidente Banks in downtown Bogota resulting in a minor injury In response to the surge of attacks on financial institutions the Defense Ministry has placed all banking zones in the city under military oversight Soldiers will be stationed at these locations around the clock to ensure security","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0505","doctext":"a few minutes ago defense and public security minister general rafael humberto larios announced that the armed forces are willing to study the possibility of a troop reduction if an agreement is reached with the leftist rebels of the farabundo marti national liberation front general larios made these statements to four domestic and international media reporters here are excerpts of general larios statements when he announced that the armed forces would consider a reduction in troops begin recording larios in progress when it involves damaging the institution in this case the armed forces we must understand that we were not born on a whim or by happenstance or accident we are a constitutional institution and the constitution has established clear tasks for us thus our institution is authentic and legal because of this the concept or criteria of a reduction in armed forces personnel can be managed if it is based on very particular and specific terms if for example we reach a political agreement with the terrorist forces for their peaceful return to the countrys democratic life then this would mean the end of the armed conflict it would also mean that we as the countrys armed forces would have to study and reconsider the need for the number of troops that we presently have available to confront an imposed situation an aggression of a marxistleninist nature if an agreement in this sense is reached we would be willing to analyze the institutions internal situation to determine the amount of human resources needed to comply with our constitutional responsibility end recording those were statements by the defense minister at noon he announced that the armed forces would be willing to study a reduction in forces if an agreement is reached between the government and rebel commissions at the meeting to be held in san jose costa rica on 16 and 17 october general larios said that peace will be attained before the established date if the rebels show their good will to end the armed conflict in our country this was last minute news this is the first time a defense minister has made such an announcement in the past 9 years","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0505","doctext":"Just moments ago Defense and Public Security Minister General Rafael Humberto Larios indicated that the armed forces are open to considering a reduction in troops if a deal is struck with the leftist rebels of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front General Larios shared this with four reporters from both local and international media Here are some key points from General Larios comments when he mentioned that the armed forces might contemplate a troop reduction begin recording Larios in progress when it comes to harming the institutionin this case the armed forceswe must recognize that we were not established arbitrarily or by accident We are a constitutional entity with clearly defined roles Hence our institution is legitimate and lawful Therefore the idea of reducing armed forces personnel can be entertained if it is under very specific conditions For instance if we achieve a political agreement with the terrorist forces for their peaceful reintegration into the countrys democratic process this would mark the end of the armed conflict Consequently we as the nations armed forces would need to review and reconsider the necessary number of troops currently positioned to counter a MarxistLeninist threat Should such an agreement be reached we would be prepared to evaluate the internal needs of the institution to determine the required human resources to fulfill our constitutional duties end recording These were the statements made by the Defense Minister at noon He announced that the armed forces would be willing to examine a reduction in forces if an accord is reached between the government and rebel representatives at the upcoming meeting in San Jose Costa Rica on October 16 and 17 General Larios added that peace could be achieved before the specified date if the rebels demonstrate their commitment to ending the armed conflict in our nation This was breaking news This is the first time in nine years that a defense minister has made such an announcement","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0506","doctext":"the main chiefs of the criminal investigations directorate dic of the guatemalan police were suddenly dismissed from their posts dic director colonel geovanni cardenas reported today we have made this decision in order to carry out a thorough investigation of the police force cardena said referring to the dismissal of the dic chief and deputy chief jorge mendez and noe pineda who will be replaced by rembert larios and manuel pinto the sudden dismissal of the main chiefs of the dic took place 3 days after president vinicio cerezo admitted that the security forces are involved in a wave of kidnapping and murder of students which has shaken the country meanwhile peter h kooijmans un special rapporteur on torture cases today continued his meetings with various groups in the country to familiarize himself with the situation prevailing in guatemala the official who will conclude his official visit on friday has met with president cerezo and representatives of the peoples and human rights organizations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0506","doctext":"The top officials of the Guatemalan polices criminal investigations directorate DIC were abruptly removed from their positions as announced by DIC Director Colonel Geovanni Cardenas today Cardenas stated that the decision was made to facilitate a comprehensive investigation into the police force referring to the dismissal of DIC Chief Jorge Mendez and Deputy Chief Noe Pineda who are set to be replaced by Rembert Larios and Manuel Pinto This sudden removal occurred three days after President Vinicio Cerezo acknowledged that security forces were implicated in a series of kidnappings and murders of students which has unsettled the nation Concurrently Peter H Kooijmans the UN Special Rapporteur on torture continued his discussions with various groups in Guatemala to understand the current situation Kooijmans who will wrap up his official visit on Friday has also met with President Cerezo and representatives from peoples and human rights organizations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0507","doctext":"army spokesman colonel luis arturo isaacs has said that possession of war materiel designated for the exclusive use of the military makes lionel sisniega otero a terrorist however col isaac did not confirm whether sisniega was involved in the terrorist attack that have taken place in the past few weeks investigations have confirmed that it was lionel sisniega otero wh supplied the grenades to those who are now under arrest once arrested sisniega will have to explain to the court why he had the weapons col isaacs added col isaacs confirmed that military intelligence is investigating how and from where sisniega otero obtained the war materiel the military spokesman said the possession of war materiel by civilians is prohibited and punishable by law in this respect civilian protection system authorities should deepen their investigations and the courts should be stricter asked about the surprising and sudden manner in which captain lionel sisniega cordero son of sisniega otero was sent out of the country col isaacs said that it had been done for his personal safety since any extremist faction could take advantage of the situation to try to harm him isaacs confirmed that capt sisniega otero was appointed military attache at the guatemalan embassy in venezuela and that filling this position is part of the soldiers duty when asked whether capt sisniega cordero could have supplied the weapons to his father col isaacs rejected the possibility adding that every officer knows perfectly well that keeping war materiel at home is forbidden and in violation of armed forces directives possession of weapons is a misdemeanor and not a felony col isaac said as an example he said he has a galil which he keeps at his office although he carries his handgun wherever he goes however he said the possibility is being investigated although h considers it farfetched as a rule the army protects its members an this is precisely why capt sisniega cordero was given diplomatic status and sent to venezuela on another subject col isaacs said he had no knowledge of a guerrilla attack on the acatenengo detachment pointing out that the guatemalan national revolutionary unity urng makes false claims that do not correspond with reality there have been persistent rumors of a recent subversive group attack on the acatenango detachment during which many casualties were inflicted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0507","doctext":"Colonel Luis Arturo Isaacs an army spokesperson stated that Lionel Sisniega Otero is classified as a terrorist due to his possession of militaryexclusive war materiel However Col Isaacs did not confirm Oteros involvement in recent terrorist attacks Investigations revealed that Sisniega Otero supplied grenades to individuals currently under arrest Upon his arrest Sisniega will need to justify his possession of these weapons in court added Col Isaacs Military intelligence is probing how and where Otero obtained the war materiel The spokesman emphasized that civilian possession of military materiel is illegal and punishable Authorities should intensify their investigations and the courts should enforce stricter measures When questioned about the sudden departure of Captain Lionel Sisniega Cordero Oteros son Col Isaacs explained it was for his safety to prevent extremist factions from exploiting the situation Capt Sisniega Cordero has been appointed as a military attaché at the Guatemalan embassy in Venezuela a position aligned with his military duties Col Isaacs rejected the notion that Capt Sisniega Cordero could have provided the weapons to his father reiterating that officers are aware of the prohibition against keeping war materiel at home Possession of such weapons is a misdemeanor not a felony said Col Isaacs citing his own example of keeping a Galil in his office while carrying a handgun Despite considering it unlikely the possibility is under investigation The armys protective stance towards its members was the reason for Capt Sisniega Corderos diplomatic status and assignment to Venezuela Separately Col Isaacs denied knowledge of a guerrilla attack on the Acatenango detachment dismissing claims by the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity URNG as false and not reflective of reality despite persistent rumors of a recent subversive group attack causing many casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0508","doctext":"another dynamite attack tonight against a branch office of the daily el espectador west of bogota has resulted in injuries to a policeman and heavy property damage it was officially reported according to the report several men riding in an automobile threw a powerful bomb at the morning dailys office injuring sigifredo arevalo who was guarding the site on 2 september the main offices of el espectador were partially destroyed by a powerful bomb that attack was attributed to the drug mafias against which the newspaper has courageously set itself since that date the narcoterrorists have carried out 30 dynamite attacks in bogota the new site of the war that began in medellin nine political party headquarters state and private bank offices business establishments and private homes have been destroyed by bomb explosions in bogota in the last 48 hours","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0508","doctext":"Another bombing occurred tonight at a branch office of the daily El Espectador in the west of Bogota leaving a policeman injured and causing significant property damage The report indicates that several men riding in an automobile hurled a powerful bomb at the morning dailys office injuring Sigifredo Arevalo who was on guard On September 2 the main offices of El Espectador were partly destroyed by a powerful bomb an act attributed to the drug mafias opposed by the newspaper Since then narcoterrorists have executed 30 dynamite attacks in Bogota turning the city into the new battleground initially centered in Medellin In the past 48 hours bomb explosions have demolished nine political party headquarters state and private bank offices business establishments and private homes in Bogota","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0509","doctext":"there was an explosion in southern bogota tonight at one of the bogota telephone company installations according to reports just received from the metropolitan police the building was partially destroyed a security guard who was inside the building was seriously injured the official report from the bogota police said the bomb explosion took place in olaya neighborhood on the corner of 14th avenue and south 22d street in southern bogota","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0509","doctext":"An explosion occurred tonight in southern Bogota at one of the Bogota telephone company installations partially demolishing the building According to the metropolitan police a security guard inside was severely injured The bomb detonated in the Olaya neighborhood at the intersection of 14th Avenue and South 22nd Street as per the official report from the Bogota police","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0510","doctext":"a distribution agency of the bogota newspaper el espectador and the office of the morning newspaper el siglo were the targets of terrorist attacks tonight which left one policeman slightly injured and caused considerable damage the authorities have reported in the first attack a 5kg dynamite charge exploded in a branch of el espectador in the suburb of normandia in the western part of bogota a security guard was injured by the shattered glass caused by the impact of the explosion although the newspaper office was not seriously damaged some 10 homes nearby were the principal office of el espectador a newspaper which has maintained a hardline position on drug trafficking and whose director was assassinated in december 1986 was the target of a violent car bomb attack 20 days ago in another terrorist action several men in a vehicle opened fire on the offices of the newspaper el siglo but nobody was injured this is the second attack of this kind against the newspaper in the past few days the director of the newspaper is former presidential candidate alvaro gomez in view of the increased dynamite attacks since 21 september when nine political offices and three bank branches were attacked the army and police have increased vigilance in bogota","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0510","doctext":"Authorities reported that terrorist attacks targeted a distribution agency of the Bogota newspaper El Espectador and the office of the morning newspaper El Siglo tonight resulting in minor injuries to a policeman and significant damage The first attack involved a 5kg dynamite charge that exploded at a branch of El Espectador in the western suburb of Normandia The blast injured a security guard with shattered glass and while the newspaper office itself sustained minimal damage about 10 nearby homes were affected The principal office of El Espectador known for its strong stance against drug trafficking and whose director was murdered in December 1986 suffered a violent car bomb attack 20 days ago In another incident men in a vehicle fired shots at the offices of the newspaper El Siglo but there were no injuries reported This marks the second such attack on El Siglo within a few days The newspapers director is former presidential candidate Alvaro Gomez Due to the rise in dynamite attacks since September 21 which included assaults on nine political offices and three bank branches the army and police have heightened their vigilance in Bogota","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0511","doctext":"security at the colombian embassy in kingston has been tightened following a bomb threat on monday 18 september the gleaner newspaper reported since monday there has been an increased presence of uniformed policemen on guard outside and inside the xerox building where the colombian embassy has its offices representatives of the colombian embassy were unwilling to talk to cana but the gleaner reported that minister of national security kd knight had confirmed that threats had been made against the embassy and that the necessary precautions had been put in place he said there was no need for alarm knight said that the embassy had received a threatening note and that the ministry had also received one through a channel but gave no details since taking office the manley government has expressed its firm commitment to stamp out drug abuse and drug trafficking jamaica is said to be a transshipment point for drugs shipped from some latin american countries to the united states the national security minister however said that from all indications the action was a totally internal one and there was no obvious connections with the drug war between the colombian government and the medellin drug cartel we are looking at the matter with all seriousness but present indications show that we do not need to be alarmed and additional security measures have already been put in place he said","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0511","doctext":"According to the Gleaner newspaper security measures at the Colombian Embassy in Kingston were intensified after a bomb threat on Monday 18 September Since then there has been a noticeable increase in the presence of uniformed police officers both inside and outside the Xerox building which houses the embassy Although representatives from the Colombian Embassy declined to comment the Gleaner reported that Minister of National Security KD Knight confirmed the threats and assured that all necessary precautions had been taken Knight emphasized that there was no cause for alarm He mentioned that the embassy received a threatening note and the ministry also received one through an undisclosed channel but did not provide further details Since taking office the Manley government has been committed to eradicating drug abuse and trafficking with Jamaica being a known transshipment point for drugs from some Latin American countries to the United States However the Minister of National Security stated that the current incident appeared to be entirely internal with no apparent links to the ongoing drug conflict between the Colombian government and the Medellin drug cartel We are treating the situation with utmost seriousness and all necessary security measures have been implemented but there is no reason for alarm Knight reassured","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0512","doctext":"in northern bogota military intelligence members today arrested two israelis who said they are colonel hegejam seter and major eskenasi nisim the israelis said they had been contracted by the colombian army but the military authorities denied any connection with the two men who had bombs priming tubes and maps for carrying out attacks military intelligence is trying to determine the connections and motives of these alleged israeli military officers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0512","doctext":"In northern Bogotá military intelligence detained two Israelis today who identified themselves as Colonel Hegejam Seter and Major Eskenasi Nisim They claimed to be hired by the Colombian army but military officials denied any links to the men who were found with bombs priming tubes and maps for planned attacks Military intelligence is now investigating the connections and motives of these purported Israeli military officers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0513","doctext":"a highranking military source close to vinicio cerezos government suggested today that the officers of the mountain odem a secret military organization that conducted two failed coups in the last year and a half may be involved in the wave of terrorist explosions abductions and political murders that has been scourging guatemala over the last 2 months the military source who made statements to afp on the condition that his identity was not revealed said that those gentlemen odem have become the number one enemy of cerezos government the source added that the country is again facing certain threats including that of those gentlemen thus far nobody knows for sure who the members of the organization are although some media soureces claim they are very powerful and well organized amid the terrorist activity that has been shaking guatemala over the last 2 months odem has been marking its increasing presence through frequent communiques released clandestinely in guatemala city in the communiques it launches harsh attacks on the current guatemalan government in one of their most recent communiques which they circulated in guatemala city last week the rebel military men say we will not stop until we change this system of anarchy corruption and drug trafficking according to an official army spokesman the seditious militarymen are officers who were removed from power in the last few years and lost all their leadership in the barracks their resentment is being manipulated by political conservative forces they are manipulated by people of the extreme right in other words by political criminals who want to return to power to regain their past privileges this was stated today by one of the militray officers who linked the the odem to the escalation of terrorism in the country the same source admitted that the suspected military terrorists could have supporters within the army but added that the unity of the guatemalan armed forces is not threatened by them in their frequent communiques odem identifies itself as patriots who oppose the communist and corrupt system they not further identified want to impose on us through the current policy implemented by the drug trafficking clique in power","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0513","doctext":"A senior military official associated with Vinicio Cerezos administration indicated today that the officers of the mountain ODEM a covert military faction responsible for two unsuccessful coup attempts in the past eighteen months might be linked to the surge of terrorist bombings kidnappings and assassinations that have plagued Guatemala over the last two months Speaking to AFP under the condition of anonymity the military source declared that those gentlemen ODEM have emerged as the primary adversaries of Cerezos government The source also mentioned that the nation is once again confronting particular threats including those posed by those gentlemen The identities of the organizations members remain uncertain though some media outlets suggest they are highly influential and wellorganized Amid the recent wave of terrorist incidents shaking Guatemala ODEM has been increasingly visible through numerous clandestine communiques distributed in Guatemala City These messages fiercely criticize the current Guatemalan government In one of their latest communiques circulated in Guatemala City last week the insurgent military group stated We will not cease until we overhaul this system of anarchy corruption and drug trafficking According to an official army spokesperson the rebellious officers are military personnel who were ousted from power in recent years and have since lost their authority in the barracks Their bitterness is being exploited by political conservative factions These factions are described as extreme rightwing political criminals who seek to reclaim their former privileges This assertion was made today by one of the military officers linking ODEM to the rise in terrorism within the country The same source conceded that the suspected military insurgents might have sympathizers within the army but emphasized that the unity of the Guatemalan armed forces remains intact In their repeated communiques ODEM identifies itself as patriots opposing the communist and corrupt system that the current drugtrafficking administration seeks to impose on us","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0514","doctext":"while colombians watched a soccer game between ecuador and paraguay this afternoon terrorists availed themselves of the opportunity to place four more bombs in various places throughout bogota the capital has been the target of six terrorist attacks during the last 24 hours the first bomb exploded at a building located on the corner of 7th street and 56th avenue the area where 50 kg of dynamite exploded 3 months ago in an attempt to kill general miguel alfredo maza repairs to the buildings damaged windows had not been completed and now the first floor where the avianca airlines offices are located has been totally destroyed a dynamite explosion that occurred 3 blocks away on 13th street and 56th avenue has completely destroyed the headquarters of las villas corporation the authorities were able to defuse another bomb a short distance away on 13th street and 57th avenue but terrorism also reached 1 may avenue and 65th street where the coldesarrollo expansion unknown offices were destroyed by a 2kg package of dynamite the public has denounced todays attacks which left no casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0514","doctext":"As Colombians tuned in to a soccer match between Ecuador and Paraguay this afternoon terrorists took advantage of the distraction to place four additional bombs around Bogota Over the past 24 hours the capital has suffered six terrorist attacks The first bomb detonated at a building on the corner of 7th Street and 56th Avenue the same area where 50 kg of dynamite exploded three months ago in an assassination attempt on General Miguel Alfredo Maza This blast totally destroyed the first floor where the Avianca airlines offices are situated even before repairs to the buildings windows were finished Nearby a dynamite explosion on 13th Street and 56th Avenue obliterated the headquarters of Las Villas Corporation Authorities managed to defuse another bomb close by on 13th Street and 57th Avenue However terrorism also struck 1 May Avenue and 65th Street where a 2kg package of dynamite destroyed the offices of Coldesarrollo The public has condemned todays bombings which fortunately did not result in any casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0515","doctext":"the ecuadoran police dealt a harsh blow to drug trafficking when it captured juan hernando gonzalez and german belandria two drug traffickers who worked for the colombian cartels acting government minister luis felix lopez said the two colombians were arrested in taisha in the central eastern region when their airplane violated ecuadors air space the airplane a luxury cessna 210 twinmotor aircraft with a colombian registration was forced to land by the ecuadoran armed forces according to ecuador radio the aircraft made an emergency landing in the area of buffo in pastaza province the radio added that the airplane named centurion is white and has the registration number hk2729 once the drug traffickers were arrested they were brought to quito and deported to colombia where they will be tried acting minister lopez said that the event occurred in taisha at 1000 on 14 september the aircraft which was flying over ecuadoran territory toward an unknown destination is now in custody of the ecuadoran armed forces at the taisha airport the two traffickers had 336000 in their possession lopez said that the ecuadoran government is willing to stop the infiltration of foreigners particularly those involved in drug trafficking activities the arrest of the drug traffickers was coordinated by the ministry of defense and the police gonzalez and belandria are presumably linked with drug trafficking activities given the large amount of money they carried and the fact that they were clandestinely flying over ecuadoran territory it is presumed that the aircraft was covering the calipuerto asisleticia colombia route","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0515","doctext":"Ecuadorian police struck a significant blow against drug trafficking by capturing Juan Hernando Gonzalez and German Belandria two traffickers linked to Colombian cartels Acting Government Minister Luis Felix Lopez announced their arrest in Taisha an area in the central eastern region after their plane violated Ecuadors airspace The luxury Cessna 210 twinengine aircraft registered in Colombia was compelled to land by the Ecuadorian armed forces According to Ecuador radio the plane made an emergency landing near Buffo in Pastaza province and was identified as Centurion white with registration number HK2729 The traffickers were subsequently taken to Quito and deported to Colombia for trial Minister Lopez stated the incident took place in Taisha at 1000 AM on September 14 The aircraft which was heading towards an unknown destination over Ecuadorian territory is now secured by the Ecuadorian armed forces at Taisha airport The two traffickers had 336000 in cash when arrested Lopez emphasized the Ecuadorian governments commitment to preventing the entry of foreign nationals especially those engaged in drug trafficking The arrest operation was a coordinated effort between the Ministry of Defense and the police Given the substantial amount of money they possessed and their secretive flight over Ecuadorian territory Gonzalez and Belandria are strongly suspected of drug trafficking activities It is believed that their aircraft was following the CaliPuerto AsisLeticia Colombia route","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0516","doctext":"the us senators have made a mistake they had a great debate to words indistinct a sign showing their willingness to help support the cristiani government however they voted in favor of continuing with the military aid words indistinct they approved aid that will be invested in war which we believe is not a sign of peace there were two positions at the senate those who advocated that the aid be divided in three packages to continue the delivery of the last portion of the aid to the government amid the dialogue process and those who wanted to give unconditional aid to cristiani a position basically defended by christopher dodd senator dodd himself said this aid is allegedly to encourage cristiani because he is accomplishing what the united states has been trying to accomplish in the past 10 years however the us senators made a mistake they voted for the unconditional aid which actually encourages the military men and the hardliners in arena nationalistic republican alliance who are blocking the political solution of the conflict and who unreasonably promote the continuation of the war this is not a sign for the moderates the voting for unconditional aid is interpreted by the fascists the warmongering the arena words indistinct as a blank check to continue with the adventure of war this was the time for us democrats and republicans to support with their voting the regional effort and the salvadoran peoples effort to attain peace in el salvador the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front has taken unmistakable steps that express its willingness to help attain peace however it seems the us senators are misinformed about events in el salvador the increase in human rights violations the arrests the bombings the war parades and the harassment of the press in sum these are war actions amid a national and international demand for negotiations to attain peace the us senators made a mistake war actions in el salvador are contrary to the expectations of the salvadoran people and clearly come from the words indistinct the arena hardliners they also also from the us senators who voted in favor of the unconditional aid therefore the us senators gave a sign words indistinct are encouraging the war with this blank check to the arena government","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0516","doctext":"The US senators have erred significantly Following an extensive debate intended to demonstrate their willingness to support the Cristiani government they ultimately voted to continue military aid This aid which is destined for war efforts is contrary to the notion of peace In the Senate there were two main viewpoints one group proposed dividing the aid into three parts to ensure the final installment reached the government amidst ongoing dialogue while another faction championed by Senator Christopher Dodd sought to provide unconditional support to Cristiani Dodd argued that this aid was meant to incentivize Cristiani who is purportedly achieving what the US has aimed to accomplish over the past decade However the senators ultimately chose unconditional aid inadvertently bolstering the military and hardliners within the Nationalistic Republican Alliance ARENA who obstruct political solutions and irrationally advocate for the wars continuation This decision does not signal moderation The unconditional aid is perceived by fascists and warmongers within ARENA as carte blanche to perpetuate the conflict This was a crucial moment for both US Democrats and Republicans to endorse regional and Salvadoran efforts toward peace through their votes The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN has clearly shown its commitment to peace Yet it appears US senators are unaware of the escalating human rights abuses arrests bombings military parades and press harassment in El Salvadorwar actions occurring despite national and international calls for peace negotiations The senators decision to support unconditional aid exacerbates the conflict aligning with the hardliners in ARENA and contradicting the Salvadoran peoples desire for peace This move essentially encourages war by providing ARENA with a blank check","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0517","doctext":"salvadoran vice president francisco merino stated today that the military aspects of the agreements that the government may reductions according to the vice president an effective ceasefire agreement with the fmln must also include the control of violent actions by mass organizations in el salvador merino made reference to the doubts that certain military command sectors have about the fmlns proposal he said that these doubts are present mainly because the rebels have not kept their public promises concerning military actions in the past however the official commented that in the long run a ceasefire agreement would lead to negotiations on important issues such as military troop reductions that must be accepted by the armed forces let us hear vice president merino begin recording merino we cannot ignore that the fmln and even the previous government have made promises that they never kept the armed forces are a permanent institution and they have previously suffered the noncompliance of agreements that had been made by the previous government with the fmln now the lack of trust must be overcome with specific actions in the future here we have something that must be clearly appreciated the government is responsible for the dialogue process the armed forces are part of the government they are an institution president cristiani is the general commander of the armed forces thus the armed forces position is also included in president cristianis statements end recording according to merino commentaries that have been made by several military commanders are to be understood as commentaries outside any agreement that the government may reach with the rebels on the same subject the vice president also commented that it is necessary for the guerrillas to change their military behavior as they have to show that they really want to start a progressive war deescalation process begin recording merino the effectiveness and totality with which the fmln stops hostilities ceases its acts of sabotage against electricity communications and public transportation facilities and stops the use of mines will determine the level of the salvadoran armys offensive actions this is logical as when there is no aggression there can be no action to counter it end recording merino said that the government proposal includes an agreement for the fmln to drastically decrease street violence in el salvador such as the violence promoted by mass organizations recently begin recording merino hostilities are not only those actions that include the use of miltary force such as mines bombs and so on they also include fmln mass organization actions that are carried out mainly in san salvador and are creating a certain degree of destabilization it is a kind of urban terrorism as these groups are distorting the right to protest or the right of expression these organizations are no longer only carrying a message but have started to destroy and damage private property and public transportation and threaten the citizens integrity thus you see here a direct relationship which demands that the fmln military actions and ceasefire must include urban actions as well a ceasefire must also include that the fmln will not carry out offensive actions or actions by facade groups in the cities that promote street disorder end recording during president cristianis 15dayabsence merino reported that he will work on the proposal that the government will present to the fmln in san jose costa rica on 16 october with an advisory commission formed by military officers private businessmen intellectuals and political party leaders","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0517","doctext":"Salvadoran Vice President Francisco Merino declared today that any potential agreements from the government will involve military reductions He emphasized that a successful ceasefire agreement with the FMLN must also curb violent actions by mass organizations in El Salvador Merino pointed out that there are doubts among certain military commanders about the FMLNs proposal primarily because the rebels have historically failed to honor their public commitments regarding military actions Nonetheless Merino noted that a ceasefire agreement could eventually pave the way for negotiations on crucial matters such as reducing military troops which the armed forces must endorse Merino stated We cannot overlook the fact that the FMLN and even the previous government have made unkept promises The armed forces are a permanent entity and have previously experienced the noncompliance of agreements made by the prior government with the FMLN Moving forward trust must be restored through concrete actions The government oversees the dialogue process and the armed forces being part of the government are represented by President Cristiani who is their general commander Therefore the armed forces stance is reflected in President Cristianis statements Merino also indicated that comments from various military commanders should be seen as separate from any agreement the government might reach with the rebels He stressed the need for the guerrillas to alter their military conduct to demonstrate a genuine commitment to a gradual deescalation of the conflict Merino elaborated The extent to which the FMLN ceases hostilities stops sabotaging electricity communications and public transport and refrains from using mines will dictate the Salvadoran armys level of offensive actions This is logical as no aggression means no need for counteraction He added that the government proposal calls for the FMLN to significantly reduce street violence particularly that incited by mass organizations recently Merino commented Hostilities arent limited to the use of military force such as mines and bombs They also encompass actions by FMLN mass organizations primarily in San Salvador which are causing instability This urban terrorism distorts the right to protest or free expression as these groups have moved from conveying messages to destroying private property damaging public transport and endangering citizens Thus a ceasefire must also cover urban actions ensuring the FMLN refrains from both military and urban offensive actions or those by façade groups inciting street disorder In President Cristianis 15day absence Merino mentioned that he would focus on the proposal the government will present to the FMLN in San Jose Costa Rica on October 16 with the support of an advisory commission comprising military officers private businessmen intellectuals and political party leaders","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0518","doctext":"guatemalan foreign minister mario palencia was asked today about the case of the guatemalans who travelled to spain begin recording palencia i have no information they did not word indistinct the foreign ministry i have received no official information concerning those people reporter do you have any official information concerning the three students who left for panama palencia no i have not been informed about them either reporter do you believe they left through the normal channels palencia the foreign ministry has not carried out any special procedure end recording the departure of two student leaders who said they had been subjected to persecution and threats came less than 2 weeks after the death of four university students who had been kidnapped and coincided with the presence in guatemala of un observer peter kooijmans a specialist in torture analysis who may remain in the country for 6 days foreign minister mario palencia admitted that the escalation of violence in guatemala over the past few weeks related situations such as the flight of guatemalans to other countries and the reestablishment of the us government travel advisory have affected guatemalas international image nevertheless the foreign minister said that the circumstances that led to the atmosphere of unrest in the country have normalized somewhat","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0518","doctext":"Guatemalan Foreign Minister Mario Palencia was questioned today regarding the Guatemalans who went to Spain begin recording Palencia I have no details they did not word indistinct to the foreign ministry I have received no formal information about those individuals reporter Do you have any official details about the three students who went to Panama Palencia No I havent been informed about them either reporter Do you think they left through standard procedures Palencia The foreign ministry has not undertaken any special procedures end recording The departure of two student leaders claiming persecution and threats occurred less than two weeks after four university students were kidnapped and killed This happened while UN observer Peter Kooijmans a torture analysis specialist was in Guatemala and may stay for six days Foreign Minister Mario Palencia acknowledged that the recent surge in violence in Guatemala which includes situations like the exodus of Guatemalans to other countries and the reissue of the US government travel advisory has tarnished Guatemalas international reputation However the foreign minister indicated that the factors contributing to the unrest in the country have somewhat stabilized","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0519","doctext":"just 10 days after a dialogue was held in mexico the situation has become more tense in view of the governments and armed forces attitude the general command of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front hereby announces the following 1 the fmln has shown its willingness and flexibility by carrying out unilateral actions and presenting a realitistic peace proposal that covers the aspirations of the entire nation in ending the conflict in a short period of time 2 on the contrary the government and the armed forces have not made any efforts but rather they have hardened their stands and carried out repressive actions in the last few days while we offered a unilateral truce the government and the armed forces have conducted provoking war actions launched military operations in the areas under guerrilla control bombed civilian populations in morazan chalatenango and guazapa maintained a military seige on the university and trade union buildings and evicted peasants and tenants from their lands the government and the armed forces have been unleashing a merciless repression against the organization of the people trade unions peasants religious groups and students the nation has been shocked to hear that over 400 people were captured in the last month dozens of people are missing or dead the fascist brutal government is not ashamed to exhibit undignified pictures of trade union leaders who show signs of having been tortured testifying before judges the government publicly shows the horror of women who have been raped in the prisons of the national police the outrages committed against the baptist church and the beatings and threats against newsmen the government exhibits terrifying photographs in the newspapers of workers tied by their thumbs and blindfolded in the most repulsive styles of the death squads we have reached such a state of provocation that vice president francisco merino is trying to humiliate publicly the peoples sectors by calling them trash the government has not even tried to solve the case of the war handicapped there are 45 of them occupying the metropolitan cathedral the only answer to their demands for medical attention abroad is the riot policemen that have been sent to threaten attacking words indistinct to achieve the freedom of 11 innocent youths who were captured at a local clinic to make matters worse the us congress has approved sending 90 million to the fascist government to continue financing the war and repression 3 this state of repression and this mockery to the legitimate aspirations of the people for peace is unacceptable the salvadoran people say no more captures torture murders bombings sieges evictions or humiliation to our friends and enemies we say that just like we remain flexible and open for negotiations we will likewise be willing able and ready to accompany the people in their struggle and strongly carry the flag of democracy and peace to advance until we have nailed that flag into the hearts of those who only want war this general command hereby orders all our groups fighters militia members and collaborators to defend with honor and strength and with their weapons the flag of democracy and peace that the entire nation demands we hereby notify that today 26 september 1989 our forces have begun a national maneuver that we call stop the repression everyone for the achievement of democracy and peace our maneuver calls for attacking several garrisons and strategic positions of the army in the four regions of the country we will continue reporting on the development of the actions in the four war fronts in a forthcoming communique against repression everyone for achieving democracy and peace","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0519","doctext":"Just ten days after discussions in Mexico tensions have escalated due to the governments and armed forces stance The FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front states the following 1 The FMLN has demonstrated willingness and adaptability by taking unilateral actions and presenting a realistic peace proposal aimed at ending the conflict swiftly reflecting the nations aspirations 2 Conversely the government and armed forces have shown no efforts towards peace instead they have intensified their positions and undertaken repressive measures Recently despite our offer of a unilateral truce the government and armed forces have engaged in provocative war actions launched military operations in guerrillacontrolled areas bombed civilian populations in Morazan Chalatenango and Guazapa maintained a military siege on university and trade union buildings and evicted peasants and tenants from their lands The government and armed forces have unleashed ruthless repression against various organizations including trade unions peasants religious groups and students The nation was stunned to learn that over 400 people were captured last month with many others missing or dead The brutal government shamelessly displays undignified images of tortured trade union leaders testifying before judges It publicly exhibits the horror experienced by women raped in national police prisons the atrocities against the Baptist church and the beatings and threats against journalists Terrifying images of workers tied by their thumbs and blindfolded in death squad styles appear in newspapers Vice President Francisco Merino has further provoked by publicly humiliating the peoples sectors calling them trash The government has ignored the plight of war handicapped individuals occupying the Metropolitan Cathedral responding to their demands for medical attention abroad with riot police threats To worsen the situation the US Congress has approved sending 90 million to the fascist government to continue financing the war and repression 3 This state of repression and mockery of the peoples legitimate aspirations for peace is unacceptable Salvadorans demand no more captures torture murders bombings sieges evictions or humiliation To our friends and foes we declare that while we remain open and flexible for negotiations we are equally prepared to support the peoples struggle firmly carrying the banner of democracy and peace until it is firmly planted in the hearts of those who desire war The general command orders all groups fighters militia members and collaborators to defend with honor strength and their weapons the flag of democracy and peace that the nation demands We announce that as of September 26 1989 our forces have initiated a national maneuver called Stop the Repression Everyone for Achieving Democracy and Peace This maneuver involves attacking several army garrisons and strategic positions across the countrys four regions We will continue to report on the progress of actions in the four war fronts in an upcoming communique Against repression everyone for achieving democracy and peace","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0520","doctext":"the salvadoran guerrillas accused the government of not wanting to negotiate the end of the war and increasing the repression against workers in a letter disclosed on monday 25 september and sent to the united nations the oas and the foreign ministries of europe and the americas the rebels say that salvadoran president alfredo cristiani and other government authorities are maintaining their inflexibility using the constitution as an excuse the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln is warning that there are two stances in the face of the dialogue one is of flexibility and goodwill and the other of inflexibility and provocation that uses the dialogue to escalate the war and repression in its letter the fmln gave a rundown of its bids to promote a dialogue negotiation with the government mentioning its unilateral truce and decision to stop sabotaging the electricity and telephone networks and using mines in addition the group noted it submitted a proposal that is very flexible in achieving peace and that considers the end of hostilities and the possibility that the rebels may become a political party however the rebels stated the government has increased human rights violations and is keeping a circle around the university campus and trade unions yet it wants dilatory talks without committments the fmln said the approval by the us senate of military aid to el salvador upping it from 85 to 90 million encourages the most hard line sector of the current salvadoran regime according to the guerrillas the military aid constitutes a hard blow against the possibility of finding a negotiated political solution to the conflict that in 9 years has claimed over 70000 lives government and fmln delegations met from 13 to 15 september in mexico and pledged to seek a political solution to that countrys strife the two delegations agreed to continue the talks on 16 and 17 october in san jose to analyze the possibility of a ceasefire and establish the steps to end the war diverse local sectors which are demanding a political solution to the war have received the agreements with a great deal of optimism however some leaders of rightist nationalist republican alliance arena and some military chiefs have questioned the fmlns offers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0520","doctext":"The Salvadoran guerrillas have accused the government of avoiding negotiations to end the war while intensifying repression against workers In a letter dated Monday September 25 and addressed to the United Nations the OAS and foreign ministries in Europe and the Americas the rebels claimed that Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani and other officials are using the constitution as a pretext to remain inflexible The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN highlighted that there are two approaches to dialogue one of flexibility and goodwill and the other of inflexibility and provocation which uses dialogue to escalate the war and repression The FMLN detailed its efforts to foster negotiation including a unilateral truce halting sabotage of electricity and telephone networks and ceasing the use of mines The group also submitted a highly flexible peace proposal considering the cessation of hostilities and the potential for the rebels to transition into a political party However the rebels accused the government of increasing human rights violations and encircling the university campus and trade unions while engaging in procrastinated talks without commitments The FMLN criticized the US Senates approval of increased military aid to El Salvador from 85 million to 90 million arguing that it emboldens the hardline faction of the current regime and undermines the chances of a negotiated political solution to the conflict which has claimed over 70000 lives in nine years Government and FMLN representatives met from September 13 to 15 in Mexico committing to seek a political resolution to the conflict They agreed to continue discussions on October 16 and 17 in San Jose to explore a ceasefire and outline steps to end the war Various local groups advocating for a political solution to the war have welcomed these agreements with optimism Nonetheless some leaders of the rightwing Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA and certain military officials have expressed skepticism about the FMLNs proposals","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0521","doctext":"the m19 guerrilla group 19 april movement which is about to sign a peace agreement with the government today proposed opening a dialogue with the narcotics traffickers according to the intelligence services one of the drug lords is surrounded meanwhile a powerful bomb exploded in a hotel in the cartagena de indias tourist center on the caribbean killing two persons it is believed the bomb was placed by groups linked to narcotics traffickers the m19 proposed pardoning those narcotics traffickers who dismantle their businesses and become lawabiding in radio statements made today m19 commander carlos pizarro leongomez said that the guerrilla organization has made contact with the narcotics traffickers who have reportedly said they are willing to join a general peace plan the proposal was signed by the hierarchy of the m19 founded in 1974 and one of the most notorious colombian guerrilla groups in their camp in santo domingo some 400 km southwest of bogota in exchange for dismantling the laboratories and the armed groups the m19 proposed not extraditing the alleged narcotics traffickers to the united states the m19 proposal has taken by surprise the government of virgilio barco inasmuch as it had voiced its determination not to hold any dialogue with the narcotics traffickers a judicial source has told reuter the issue of the dialogue is becoming very serious and i believe that the government will have to take it seriously a war always concludes with a peace agreement one of the advisers of former justice minister monica de greiff said the m19 proposal which includes a plan so the narcotics traffickers themselves will finance a campaign against drug consumption has not been accepted yet by the government in an official communique it was stressed that the issue of the dialogue with the narcotics traffickers will not form part of the peace agreement reached with the m19 relations between the colombian guerrilla groups and the narcotics traffickers have had their ups and downs throughout the years at first some armed groups gave protection to the narcotics traffickers in exchange for money for purchasing weapons however later when they tried to take over part of the business they were harshly fought by the paramilitary bands of the extreme right financed with drug money pizarro said today that the topic will not affect the signing of the agreement which has been postponed since 24 september for lastminute minor difficulties he also pointed out that the weapons of the organization which has over 600 militants will not be turned over to the army but to an international organization probably the red cross however while the m19 which according to the peace plan should be demobilized at the end of the year is asking for a dialogue with the narcotics traffickers the intelligence services announced that gonzalo rodriguez gacha also known as el mexicano is surrounded and will be imminently captured a spokesman for the administrative department of security das has told reuter we believe we will be capturing important people within the next few days although we do not know if rodriguez gacha will also be captured rodriguez gacha and pablo escobar are considered the capos of the fearful medellin cartel a narcotics organization which together with its twin organization in cali is charged with exporting 80 percent of the cocaine consumed in the united states the colombian government has offered a 100millionpesos reward 250000 to any citizen providing information on the whereabouts of the two mostwanted men in colombia on 25 september a judge ordered the arrested of freddy rodriguez celades son of el mexicano for illegal pssession of firearms national police chief general miguel gomez padilla recently announced that the two narcotics traffickers are in colombian territory thus denying rumors to the effect they were setting up bases in panama or brazil","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0521","doctext":"The M19 guerrilla group 19 April Movement on the verge of signing a peace deal with the government suggested opening talks with narcotics traffickers today Intelligence reports indicate a major drug lord is currently surrounded Simultaneously a powerful bomb detonated in a hotel in the Cartagena de Indias tourist center on the Caribbean killing two people It is suspected that groups linked to narcotics traffickers planted the bomb M19 proposed pardoning narcotics traffickers who dismantle their operations and adopt lawful lifestyles M19 commander Carlos Pizarro Leongomez announced via radio that the guerrilla group has contacted narcotics traffickers who have expressed willingness to join a comprehensive peace plan The proposal endorsed by M19s leadershipestablished in 1974 and one of Colombias notorious guerrilla factionswas signed in their Santo Domingo camp approximately 400 km southwest of Bogotá In return for disbanding labs and armed groups M19 suggested not extraditing the alleged traffickers to the United States This proposal has caught the government of Virgilio Barco off guard as it had previously resolved against negotiating with narcotics traffickers a judicial source revealed to Reuter An adviser to former Justice Minister Monica de Greiff commented The dialogue issue is serious and the government must consider it wars often end with peace agreements However the government has not accepted M19s proposal which includes the traffickers financing an antidrug campaign An official communique emphasized that dialogue with narcotics traffickers would not be part of the peace accord with M19 Over the years relationships between Colombian guerrilla groups and narcotics traffickers have fluctuated Initially some armed groups protected traffickers in exchange for funds to buy weapons Later when guerrillas attempted to take over parts of the drug trade they faced fierce opposition from rightwing paramilitary bands funded by drug money Pizarro assured that this topic would not hinder the agreements signing delayed since September 24 due to minor issues He also clarified that M19s weapons held by over 600 militants would be handed to an international organization likely the Red Cross rather than the army While M19 slated for demobilization by yearend per the peace plan is seeking dialogue with narcotics traffickers intelligence services reported that Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha known as El Mexicano is surrounded and close to capture A spokesperson for the Administrative Department of Security DAS told Reuter We expect to capture significant figures soon though Rodriguez Gachas capture is uncertain Rodriguez Gacha and Pablo Escobar seen as leaders of the feared Medellin cartel are accused of exporting 80 percent of the cocaine consumed in the United States alongside the Cali cartel The Colombian government has offered a 100millionpesos reward 250000 for information leading to the capture of these top fugitives On September 25 a judge ordered the arrest of Freddy Rodriguez Celades El Mexicanos son for illegal firearm possession National Police Chief General Miguel Gomez Padilla recently stated that the two traffickers remain in Colombia dispelling rumors of their relocation to Panama or Brazil","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0522","doctext":"it has been reported that the airstrip in chilanga 5 km north of the city of san francisco de la gotera was almost completely destroyed several other positions inside the city were also attacked until now no government or rebel casualties have been reported the highway leading from san francisco gotera to san miguel was mined by the rebels traffic along this highway has ceased until now in la union the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front rebels said that troops of the fonseca battalion of the 3rd detachment of la union were attacked in san sebastian near santa rosa de lima the rebels claim they captured 3 soldiers on the outskirts of san francisco gotera the rebels claim they captured 2 soldiers of the 4th detachment of san francisco gotera in other incidents it was reported that since 1600 local time on 25 september there have been fierce clashes in valle nuevo near el paraiso in chalatenango until now official sources have not reported any casualties in el papayal civilian sources report that there have been no incidents in this government telephone exchange and microwave station clashes continued this morning between troops of the 3rd and 6th infantry brigades in usulutan patrols are chasing the rebels it was also reported that in ciudad barrios in the department of san miguel the rebels placed some roadblocks and disturbed military positions no casualties have been reported in these incidents it was reported that in yolaiquin the rebels also attacked troops of the 4th detachment of gotera yolaiquin is in morazan department in moncagua also in san miguel roadblocks were placed on the highway to chapeltique no casualties were reported in these incidents the national guard post in sesori north of san miguel was also attacked no casualites were reported in this incident in another incident in cuscatlan it was reported that troops of the 5th detachment guarding the bridge at las guaras were attacked early this morning by the rebels no official bulletin has been issued by the 5th detachment the town of san bartolome perulapia was attacked no additional details are known until now the armed forces press committee coprefa has only reported four soldiers wounded in the san fracisco gotera area it admits that the airstrip in chilanga was damaged no casualties have been reported anywhere else in the country were fierce clashes took place this morning starting around 0200 and which are continuing now in certain areas coprefa reports the death of 14 guerillas near tejutla according to the official bulletin 14 guerrillas were killed in clashes with troops of the 4th infantry brigade in chalatenango the bulletin also reports that important military equipment was seized from the fmln guerrillas","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0522","doctext":"Reports indicate that the airstrip in Chilanga located 5 km north of San Francisco de la Gotera was nearly obliterated Several other locations within the city were also attacked So far there have been no reported casualties from either government forces or rebels The rebels mined the highway leading from San Francisco Gotera to San Miguel halting traffic In La Union FMLN rebels claimed they attacked the Fonseca Battalion troops of the 3rd detachment in San Sebastian near Santa Rosa de Lima and captured 3 soldiers Additionally rebels reported capturing 2 soldiers from the 4th detachment on the outskirts of San Francisco Gotera Fierce clashes have been ongoing in Valle Nuevo near El Paraiso in Chalatenango since 1600 local time on 25 September but no casualties have been reported by official sources Civilian sources in El Papayal stated there were no incidents at the government telephone exchange and microwave station In Usulutan fighting continued between troops of the 3rd and 6th Infantry Brigades as patrols pursued rebels In Ciudad Barrios San Miguel department rebels established roadblocks and disrupted military positions yet no casualties were reported In Yoloaiquin Morazan department rebels attacked troops of the 4th detachment from Gotera In Moncagua also in San Miguel roadblocks were set up on the highway to Chapeltique and again no casualties were reported The National Guard post in Sesori north of San Miguel was attacked without casualties In Cuscatlan troops of the 5th detachment guarding the Las Guaras bridge were attacked early this morning by rebels but no official bulletin has been released by the 5th detachment San Bartolome Perulapia was also attacked though no further details are available The armed forces press committee COPREFA has reported only four soldiers wounded in the San Francisco Gotera area and confirmed damage to the Chilanga airstrip There have been no other reported casualties despite intense clashes that began around 0200 and are still ongoing in some regions COPREFA reported the death of 14 guerrillas near Tejutla stating that these guerrillas were killed in confrontations with the 4th Infantry Brigade in Chalatenango and significant military equipment was seized from the FMLN guerrillas","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0523","doctext":"according to the pact signed today a bilateral commission that will be created soon will discuss the manner in which the guerrilla group will be demobilized m19 commander carlos pizarro said today that the organization which has a little more than 600 members will not turn in its weapons to the army but to an international organization possibly the red cross however while the m19 is calling for a dialogue with the drug traffickers intelligence services have announced that gonzalo rodriguez gacha alias el mejicano has been surrounded and will soon be captured a spokesman for the administrative security department the colombian intelligence organization told reuter we believe that important arrests will be made in the next few days although we do not know if we will catch rodriguez gacha rodriguez gacha and pablo escobar are considered to be the heads of the fearsome medellin cartel an organization of drug traffickers that along with its twin organization in cali is accused of supplying 80 percent of the cocaine that is consumed in the united states the colombian government has offered a reward of 100 million pesos 250000 to any citizen who provides information on the whereabouts of the two most wanted men in colombia yesterday a judge issued a warrant for the arrest of freddy rodriguez celades son of el mejicano for the illegal possession of weapons in recent statements to the press general miguel gomez padilla chief of the national police said that both drug traffickers are in colombian territory thus denying reports that they had reportedly moved their bases of operation to panama or brazil finally in cartagena de indias a tourist center on the caribbean coast a powerful bomb exploded in a hotel killing two people the attack was attributed to the drug traffickers within the framework of an escalation of violence in which over 70 bombs have exploded in a little over 1 month","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0523","doctext":"According to todays agreement a soontobeformed bilateral commission will deliberate on the guerrilla groups demobilization process M19 leader Carlos Pizarro stated that the group which consists of just over 600 members will not surrender its arms to the army but rather to an international organization likely the Red Cross Concurrently while M19 is advocating for negotiations with drug traffickers intelligence services have reported that Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha known as El Mejicano has been surrounded and is on the verge of being captured A representative from the Administrative Security Department Colombias intelligence agency told Reuters We anticipate significant arrests in the coming days though it is uncertain if Rodriguez Gacha will be among them Rodriguez Gacha and Pablo Escobar are deemed leaders of the notorious Medellin cartel a drug trafficking network accused along with its counterpart in Cali of supplying 80 percent of the cocaine consumed in the United States The Colombian government has announced a reward of 100 million pesos 250000 for any citizen who provides information leading to the capture of these top fugitives Yesterday a judge issued an arrest warrant for Freddy Rodriguez Celades son of El Mejicano on charges of illegal weapon possession General Miguel Gomez Padilla head of the national police recently affirmed to the press that both drug traffickers remain within Colombian borders refuting claims that they had relocated their operations to Panama or Brazil Lastly in Cartagena de Indias a tourist destination on the Caribbean coast a powerful bomb detonated in a hotel killing two individuals This bombing was linked to drug traffickers amidst a surge of violence that has seen over 70 bombs explode in just over a month","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0524","doctext":"in a new action attributed to the drug trafficking rings operating in bogota a mediumsized bomb partially destroyed a secondary school located in a populous southern bogota neighborhood tonight it was reported that the explosion severely damaged the san ignacio de loyola school located a short distance from a police station authorities said the explosion caused no casualties although it resulted in losses amounting to millions the dynamite attack the 41st in bogota during this month occurred only a few hours after another explosion destroyed one store of a supermarket chain numerous threats saying that bombs had been planted in schools have been reported in the war that the drug cartels have declared in reprisal for the governments intense offensive against them","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0524","doctext":"A recent action linked to the drug trafficking rings in Bogota saw a mediumsized bomb partially destroy a secondary school in a busy southern neighborhood tonight The blast heavily damaged the San Ignacio de Loyola School which is situated near a police station Authorities confirmed that while there were no casualties the explosion caused damages worth millions This dynamite bombing the 41st in Bogota this month happened just hours after another bomb destroyed a store of a supermarket chain Numerous threats about bombs in schools have surfaced amid the war declared by drug cartels in retaliation for the governments aggressive crackdown on their operations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0525","doctext":"some of the arrested persons are extraditable the people have risen up against terrorism and the terrorists cannot hide forever third much international support for colombia its democracy its people and its government has been mobilized colombia is no longer seen as a country of drug traffickers something it has never been and never will be now everyone understands that we are a country of brave people where the majority are honest and hardworking the world has acknowledged and praised democracy in colombia the victim of a problem it has not created fourth investigations into the crimes committed by narcoterrorists continue giving positive results more than 25 bands of assassins have been dismantled and their members have been dispersed two of the people who participated in the assassination of luis carlos galan have confessed to the crime the department of administrative security has identified 110 persons who form part of a narcoterrorist network the most important assassinations have been cleared up fifth the authorities have been able to check the terrorists counteroffensive although it cannot be denied that the criminals are still capable of causing much damage this has been made evident by the explosives they have placed the people who have died and who have been injured and the fires they have produced the authorities have been able to frustrate many attacks criminals who have carried out attacks have been captured for example in medellin 35 criminals who were coordinating with the terrorist national liberation army have been captured sixth drug trafficking capabilities have decreased now there is much less cocaine in the united states and in other world markets it is important to emphasize the fact that it is up to the united states and the european countries to increase their activities to diminish and control drug consumption if there were no addicts in those countries there would be no drug trafficking this is not the only responsibility of the other countries involved in the war against drug trafficking if drug traffickers were unable to use their money through international banks and investment opportunities that other countries offer the incentives for the business would vanish if the chemical products that are necessary to process cocaine did not arrive in our country from europe and the united states the drug could not be produced if the international arms market were under control the terrorists would not have been able to get the arms they have used to spill so much blood in colombia continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0525","doctext":"Some of the detained individuals are eligible for extradition The people have united against terrorism showing that terrorists cannot remain hidden indefinitely Thirdly there has been significant international support for Colombia its democracy its citizens and its government Colombia is no longer viewed merely as a nation of drug traffickers it has never been and will never be defined by that label Now it is recognized as a country of courageous and predominantly honest hardworking people The world has acknowledged and commended Colombias democracy which suffers from problems it did not create Fourthly the investigations into crimes committed by narcoterrorists continue to yield positive outcomes Over 25 assassin groups have been dismantled scattering their members Two of the people involved in the assassination of Luis Carlos Galan have admitted to the crime The Department of Administrative Security has identified 110 individuals linked to a narcoterrorist network Major assassinations have been resolved Fifthly the authorities have managed to counteract the terrorists offensives although its undeniable that the criminals still have the capacity to inflict significant damage This is evident from the explosives they have planted the lives lost and injured and the fires they have set Many attacks have been thwarted by the authorities Perpetrators of various attacks have been apprehended such as in Medellin where 35 criminals coordinating with the terrorist National Liberation Army have been arrested Sixthly drug trafficking capabilities have diminished There is now considerably less cocaine in the United States and other global markets It is crucial to highlight that it is the responsibility of the United States and European countries to intensify efforts to reduce and control drug consumption Without addicts in those countries drug trafficking would cease This responsibility also extends to other nations engaged in the war on drug trafficking If drug traffickers could not utilize their money through international banks and investment opportunities offered by other countries the business incentives would disappear If the chemical products necessary for processing cocaine did not arrive from Europe and the United States production would halt Additionally if the international arms market were controlled terrorists would not have access to the weapons they have used to shed so much blood in Colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0526","doctext":"national legislative assembly president commander carlos nunez has stated that the 39 former gn national guard members now in jail will not be released until the counterrevolutionary forces in honduras are demobilized commander nunez demanded that the contras release more than 1000 nicaraguans they have kidnapped and stop murdering civilians he said that the 39 former gn members will be released when the counterrevolution is demobilized in honduras as was agreed with the 21 nicaraguan political parties begin recording nunez the 39 former somozist army members who are so strongly defended by more than one representative who allege quote humanitarian unquote reasons are going to stay in prison and will not be included in the list pardon list that includes 457 prisoners approved by the nicaragua legislative assembly on 26 september likewise the rest of the contra prisoners who are not on this list will also remain in prison they will remain there until we have have clear definite indications from the us government and the mercenaries that they are going to comply with agreements they will stay in prison until we can clearly see the demobilization of the contras and their willingness to enter into the countrys political activity we are not going to allow the word reconciliation to be changed into demagoguery this word has real meaning we are willing to comply with agreements and have evidenced our willingness with gestures of generosity we are not asking the contras to be generous we are asking the contras to comply with the tela agreements signed in honduras we are also asking for compliance with the agreements signed with the political parties during the national dialogue that the persons who have been kidanapped by the contras be returned and that they stop their attacks and murders that even now although some politicians are blind to this continue end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0526","doctext":"The president of the national legislative assembly Commander Carlos Nunez has announced that the 39 former National Guard GN members currently imprisoned will remain so until the counterrevolutionary forces in Honduras are disbanded Commander Nunez has called for the contras to release over 1000 Nicaraguans they have kidnapped and to cease killing civilians He emphasized that the release of the 39 former GN members will only occur when the counterrevolutionaries in Honduras are demobilized as agreed upon by the 21 Nicaraguan political parties Nunez stated that these members of the former Somozist army defended by some representatives for socalled humanitarian reasons will remain incarcerated and are not included in the pardon list approved by the Nicaraguan legislative assembly on September 26 which covers 457 prisoners Additionally other contra prisoners not on this list will also stay in prison until clear and definitive signs from the US government and the mercenaries indicate adherence to the agreements They will remain in custody until there is visible evidence of the contras demobilization and their commitment to engaging in the countrys political processes Nunez stressed that the term reconciliation should not be distorted into demagoguery it holds significant meaning The government is prepared to honor agreements and has demonstrated willingness through acts of generosity They do not seek generosity from the contras but demand compliance with the Tela agreements signed in Honduras and the agreements made during the national dialogue with political parties This includes the return of individuals kidnapped by the contras and the cessation of their ongoing attacks and murders which some politicians fail to acknowledge","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0527","doctext":"in a first ruling criminal judge 62 of rionegro municipality northwestern antioquia department has acquitted drug traffickers pablo escobar gaviria and gonzalo rodriguez gacha of charges of masterminding the murder of attorney general carlos mauro hoyos and the kidnapping of bogota city mayor andres pastrana the ruling was issued on the night of 25 september and revealed on 26 september hoyos was kidnapped on 25 january 1988 and was found dead 8 hours later near the medellin airport pastrana was kidnapped on 22 january 1988 but was rescued by the army 3 days later the extraditables claimed credit at the time for these two actions in his first ruling judge francisco cardenas said there is not sufficient grounds or evidence for linking escobar gaviria and rodriguez gacha the main chieftains of the medellin drug cartel to the crimes the extradition of the drugpins has been requested by the us government the prosecutor in the case has appealed judge cardenas ruling before the superior tribunal of medellin which will soon issue a pronouncement on the validity of the court ruling","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0527","doctext":"In an initial decision Criminal Judge 62 of Rionegro Municipality in the northwestern Antioquia Department has exonerated drug traffickers Pablo Escobar Gaviria and Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha from accusations of orchestrating the murder of Attorney General Carlos Mauro Hoyos and the kidnapping of Bogota City Mayor Andres Pastrana Issued on the night of September 25 and disclosed on September 26 the ruling came after Hoyos was abducted on January 25 1988 and found dead eight hours later near the Medellin airport Pastrana was kidnapped on January 22 1988 but was rescued by the army three days later At the time the Extraditables took responsibility for both actions In his ruling Judge Francisco Cardenas stated that there is not sufficient grounds or evidence to connect Escobar Gaviria and Rodriguez Gacha prominent leaders of the Medellin drug cartel to these crimes The US government has sought the extradition of these drug lords The prosecutor has appealed Judge Cardenas decision to the Superior Tribunal of Medellin which is expected to make a determination on the legitimacy of the courts ruling soon","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0528","doctext":"it was reported in this capital today that heavily armed men kidnapped three europeans in tecun uman last night those who were kidnapped are jose maria martinez 55 from spain roberto lizardi 52 from france and luis rossi 35 from italy the report on the kidnappings was made by edgar and lesbia leal owners of the don jose hotel located on the border with mexico according to the reports the heavily armed and unidentified individuals broke into the hotel lobby where the three europeans were and took them away to an unknown destination the hotel owners said they know nothing of the reason for the triple kidnapping or the identities of the perpetrators","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0528","doctext":"Reports from the capital today indicated that three Europeans were kidnapped last night in Tecun Uman by heavily armed men The victims are identified as Jose Maria Martinez 55 from Spain Roberto Lizardi 52 from France and Luis Rossi 35 from Italy Edgar and Lesbia Leal who own the Don Jose Hotel near the Mexico border reported the incident According to them the heavily armed and unidentified individuals stormed the hotel lobby where the Europeans were present and abducted them to an unknown location The hotel owners stated they have no information regarding the motive behind the triple kidnapping or the identities of the kidnappers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0529","doctext":"during the past few hours colombian secret police have arrested 30 criminals who belong to a band of hired assassins operating in the conflictive middle magdalena area of the countrys central region an official report from the department of administrative security das the secret intelligence agency that advises colombian president virgilio barco says that 15 of those arrested are implicated in murders in addition the das managed to dismantle four groups of hired assassins known as the cockroaches the plateaus the smudged ones and death to kidnappers mas meanwhile the army has reported that nine privatelyowned light aircraft used in drug trafficking were confiscated during various operations conducted this week the aircraft have been delivered to the national drug council and their owners are under investigation the two operations are part of the official offensive against drug trafficking maintained by barcos government since 18 august","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0529","doctext":"In recent hours Colombian secret police have detained 30 individuals linked to a group of contract killers active in the troubled Middle Magdalena region of the countrys central area According to an official statement from the Department of Administrative Security DAS the intelligence agency advising President Virgilio Barco 15 of those arrested are accused of murder Additionally DAS successfully dismantled four hitman groups known as The Cockroaches The Plateaus The Smudged Ones and Death to Kidnappers MAS Meanwhile the army reported the seizure of nine privatelyowned light aircraft used for drug trafficking in various operations this week These planes have been handed over to the National Drug Council and their owners are under investigation These actions are part of the ongoing antidrug trafficking campaign launched by Barcos administration since August 18","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0530","doctext":"bolivian president jaime paz zamora has stated that bolivia needs adequate assistance to solve its problems he added that bolivia needs a leader like noriega to attract international attention in a news conference with us reporters president paz yesterday answered several questions about the struggle against drug trafficking and the eradication of coca crops the bolivian president stressed the efforts made by the bolivian people to overcome hyperinflation of more than 27000 percent he said that inflation is predicted to reach 12 percent during his administration paz zamora stated that the highly industrialized countries must pay attention to nations such as bolivia that face difficult economic situations and at the same time struggle against drug trafficking he criticized the behavior of world powers and he said that such behavior must be changed begin recording paz zamora we are sick and tired of the way industrialized countries and their people are behaving maintaining certain sadomasochistic relations with the underdeveloped nations end recording the bolivian president tried to make the us press understand the indifference that certain countries namely the economic powers show toward bolivia to explain his remarks he said that perhaps a general should assume power and military forces should besiege the us embassy and a few hundred people should be murdered to get the attention of the world paz zamora demanded greater understanding from the international organizations that impose extremely difficult conditions for achieving economic stability does a war kill more people than an economic adjustment program the bolivian president asked he invited the us reporters to review the statistics on the number of people killed in the salvadoran war and the number of people who died in bolivia because of the economicfinancial adjustments president paz has stated that the fact that bolivia is a coca producing country is directly related to the us treatment of the matter he said that the struggle against drug trafficking demands action to control consumption he added that bolivia is not receiving the necessary resources to deal with the social problems resulting from the reduction of coca production begin recording paz an antinarcotics program for bolivia similar to that implemented in colombia would be a great mistake end recording he demanded real alternatives for work and production for bolivian peasants he said that until this is achieved the mistakes of the past will be repeated","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0530","doctext":"Bolivian President Jaime Paz Zamora emphasized the necessity for adequate assistance to address Bolivias challenges suggesting that a leader like Noriega could draw international attention During a press conference with US reporters he discussed the fight against drug trafficking and coca crop eradication highlighting Bolivias efforts to combat hyperinflation which once exceeded 27000 percent with a projection of 12 percent inflation during his term Paz Zamora urged industrialized nations to focus on countries like Bolivia facing economic hardship while battling drug issues criticizing the indifferent behavior of global powers begin recording Paz Zamora He expressed frustration with the sadomasochistic relations maintained by developed countries towards underdeveloped nations end recording The Bolivian president sought to convey to the US press the neglect shown by economic powers towards Bolivia suggesting that perhaps only drastic measures such as a general taking power and a violent siege on the US embassy would attract global attention He called for greater understanding from international organizations imposing stringent conditions for economic stability questioning whether war or economic adjustment programs claim more lives Paz invited US reporters to compare the casualties of the Salvadoran war with those resulting from Bolivias economic adjustments He asserted that Bolivias status as a cocaproducing country is linked to US policies and that combating drug trafficking requires addressing consumption control He lamented the lack of resources to manage social issues arising from reduced coca production begin recording Paz He warned against implementing an antinarcotics program in Bolivia similar to Colombias deeming it a significant error end recording Paz Zamora called for real work and production alternatives for Bolivian peasants to avoid repeating past mistakes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0531","doctext":"we are contributing to the effort to stop fascism and bring about a genuine democracy the basis for a negotiation in el salvador should be that democracy precedes peace our communique states that we are searching for democracy and peace we mention them in that order because if we were to seek peace first as the government wants we would have the peace of death reporter you referred to combatants and the peoples movement however in the past few days other people have been in the forefront of the struggle against the fascist regime that is the fmln maimed what is your opinion about their plight and attitude villalobos the struggle of the peoples movement involving individuals who wage important battles without weapons is quite admirable i believe that the struggle of the war maimed is twice as admirable they are not only waging a battle without weapons but with their mutilated bodies the peoples movement is experiencing very trying moments it is facing repression this shows the regime as it really is the maimed have also dealt a very important blow they have exposed the brutality and stupidity of army leaders who set up antiriot cordons surrounded the cathedral and threatened people who are unable to walk or are missing a limb words indistinct it is really a heroic struggle much like the ones that many maimed comrades have waged from their jails they have opened the way for other comrades to leave the country i think this is to be added to the fact that all of the peoples forces who have taken up the banner of peace and democracy even the wardisabled have contributed to our effort with their sacrifice","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0531","doctext":"We are aiding the effort to halt fascism and establish genuine democracy Negotiations in El Salvador should be based on the principle that democracy comes before peace Our statement asserts that we are pursuing democracy and peace in that order because prioritizing peace first as the government desires would result in a peace of death reporter You mentioned combatants and the peoples movement Recently however others have led the struggle against the fascist regime notably the maimed members of the FMLN What are your thoughts on their struggle and attitude Villalobos The peoples movements struggle involving individuals fighting significant battles without weapons is truly commendable The war maimeds struggle is even more admirable They are not only fighting without weapons but also with their injured bodies The peoples movement is going through very difficult times facing repression which reveals the regimes true nature The maimed have dealt a significant blow by exposing the army leaders brutality and foolishness who set up antiriot barriers surrounded the cathedral and threatened people who are unable to walk or are missing limbs This is a truly heroic struggle similar to those many maimed comrades have fought from their prisons They have paved the way for other comrades to leave the country This adds to the fact that all forces of the people including the wardisabled who have taken up the cause of peace and democracy have contributed to our effort with their sacrifices","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0532","doctext":"it was reported today in bogota that the colombian government has rejected an appeal presented by beatriz rodriguez zunigas lawyer who wanted her arrest for extradition purposes cancelled rodriguez zuniga is said to be an important medellin cartel connection rodriguez zuniga was arrested several weeks ago in cartagena and with the executive branchs consent could be the second person extradited to the united states part of the governments offensive against the drug mafias that started a month and a half ago on 6 september the alleged financial head of the medellin cartel eduardo martinez romero was sent to the united states after washington presented documentation to have him tried in an atlanta court drug enforcement administartion investigations report that martinez romero was a key person in the washing of approximately 12 billion the mafia obtained from the cocaine business the drug barons have publicly threatened to murder 10 judges for each colombian exradited to another country since martinez romero was sent to atlanta there have been hundreds of dynamite attacks in different colombian cities these attacks are the cocaine cartels direct response to the governments offensive against them","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0532","doctext":"In Bogota today it was reported that the Colombian government has turned down an appeal from Beatriz Rodriguez Zunigas lawyer who sought to cancel her arrest meant for extradition Rodriguez Zuniga is believed to be a significant link to the Medellin cartel She was detained several weeks ago in Cartagena and with executive approval might become the second individual extradited to the United States in the governments recent crackdown on drug mafias initiated a month and a half ago On September 6 Eduardo Martinez Romero the alleged financial head of the Medellin cartel was extradited to the United States after Washington provided documents to have him tried in an Atlanta court Drug Enforcement Administration investigations indicate that Martinez Romero played a crucial role in laundering around 12 billion earned from cocaine trafficking The drug barons have openly threatened to kill 10 judges for every Colombian extradited Since Martinez Romeros extradition to Atlanta there have been numerous dynamite attacks in various Colombian cities These attacks are a direct reaction from the cocaine cartels to the governments aggressive measures against them","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0533","doctext":"what is the truth over the signing of the decrees were they signed only after the attack on luis carlos galan de greiff the decrees were being studied since noon on the day of his death it had been a very tough week the magistrate and the colonel had been murdered galan was murdered that evening there was much discussion over the drafts but i believe that the attack on galan hurried things up in the case of the extradition decree we were all aware that it was not a popular measure philosophically most ministers did not like the idea of colombians being tried abroad there was much legal discussion not only to do with this case but also over the new measures concerning raids seizures and arrests however finally there was a great determination to give the country answers reporter the countrys current problems have much to do with the extradition decree de greiff we must not forget that these measures are not against a group of people but against violence extradition has been a very tough measure for everyone the inconveniences and the legality of this decree as well as the possible reactions against it were discussed a great deal it can be that part of the violence generated has been due to the extradition decree reporter is it possible to begin a dialogue with the drug traffickers as a way of ending the countrys violence de greiff the government said no to the dialogue but we must wait and see how events develop i do not believe that a governments decision can be strict because situations do change the president has said that dialogue is impossible you never know things may change in the future anyway in colombia practically no wars have ended because in nearly all wars an agreement was reached reporter but if colombia holds a dialogue the worlds doors will probably close on colombia de greiff look in the united states i was asked about the extradition and i said it was not popular that it was not going to solve the drug trafficking problem it is not the governments stance but if it is decided to hold a dialogue then this would be a sovereign colombian decision obviously if the position changes a bad impression will be given the government has been very clear that it has not lost its sovereignty reporter the internatinal press feels a little disappointed with your resignation one must not forget that you became a symbol for the foreign journalists when you traveled to washington de greiff i held a news conference on 22 september and i told them that my resignation was not monica de greiffs position but the governments i told them i was staying in the country and i explained to them that the ministers here remain at their posts until the president decides otherwise however they did not understand why reporter what will monica de greiff do de greiff i am going to rest for a few days and then return i am going to help ernesto sampers campaign i also believe that working for private enterprise will be a good opportunity reporter what post has given you the greatest satisfaction de greiff when i was at the ministry of mines and energy it was fascinating i had two very good bosses guillermo perry and oscar mejia i worked in delightful harmony with a group of good people i believe that mining and hydrocarbons is the sector that has enjoyed the greatest progress under this government reporter what is your final feeling upon leaving the ministry de greiff every cloud has a silver lining i have been spared from many boring things i have not had to sign extradition orders or things like that without realizing it i have been spared of tiring things","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0533","doctext":"What is the real story behind the signing of the decrees Did they get signed only after the attack on Luis Carlos Galan De Greiff The decrees were being reviewed since noon on the day Galan was killed It had been an extremely difficult week first the magistrate and the colonel were murdered and then Galan was assassinated that evening There was extensive debate over the draft decrees but I think Galans attack expedited their approval Regarding the extradition decree we all knew it wasnt popular Philosophically most ministers opposed the idea of Colombians being tried abroad There were many legal discussions not only about this case but also about new measures regarding raids seizures and arrests Despite all this there was a firm resolve to provide answers to the country Reporter The countrys current issues are significantly linked to the extradition decree De Greiff We must remember that these measures are not targeted at a specific group but are against violence Extradition has been a challenging measure for everyone involved We deliberated extensively on the decrees inconveniences legality and potential backlash It is possible that some of the violence has been a result of the extradition decree Reporter Can a dialogue with drug traffickers help end the countrys violence De Greiff The government has refused to engage in dialogue but we must wait to see how situations evolve I dont believe any governments decision can be absolute because circumstances change The president has declared that dialogue is impossible but you never know things might change in the future Historically in Colombia almost no wars have ended without some form of agreement Reporter However if Colombia initiates a dialogue it might face international isolation De Greiff During my time in the United States I was questioned about extradition and I admitted it wasnt popular and wouldnt solve the drug trafficking problem This isnt the governments official stance but if a dialogue is initiated it would be a sovereign decision by Colombia Of course changing positions might create a negative impression The government has been clear about not losing its sovereignty Reporter The international press is somewhat disillusioned with your resignation One shouldnt forget that you became a symbol for foreign journalists during your visit to Washington De Greiff I held a press conference on September 22nd and clarified that my resignation wasnt Monica De Greiffs decision but the governments I told them I was staying in the country and explained that ministers remain in their positions until the president decides otherwise However they couldnt grasp the reason Reporter What are your plans Monica De Greiff De Greiff I plan to rest for a few days and then return I intend to assist Ernesto Sampers campaign and believe that working in the private sector will be a good opportunity Reporter Which position has given you the most satisfaction De Greiff My time at the Ministry of Mines and Energy was the most fulfilling It was fascinating and I had two excellent bosses Guillermo Perry and Oscar Mejia I worked harmoniously with a team of great people I believe the mining and hydrocarbons sector has seen the most progress under this government Reporter How do you feel about leaving the ministry De Greiff Every cloud has a silver lining Ive been spared many tedious tasks such as signing extradition orders Unknowingly Ive been saved from many exhausting responsibilities","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0534","doctext":"the salvadoran government will offer a total amnesty to the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln in exchange it will ask the insurgents to lay down their weapons and join civilian life justice minister oscar santamaria announced today in statements to a local television station santamaria said the proposal will be officially presented to the rebel leaders during the second round of the dialogue which will be held 16 17 october in san jose costa rica santamaria who is the alfredo cristiani government dialogue commission spokesman met for the first time with the fmln leaders on 13 14 and 15 september in mexico city on 21 september defense minister general humberto larios for the first time in the 9 years of war said that reducing the number of army troops as demanded by the rebels is feasible he said the government is drafting a document on the ceasefire that it will present at the costa rica meeting during the mexico meeting the parties in conflict agreed to hold meetings to try to reach an agreement on the war which has resulted in 70000 deaths over a 9year period despite the dialogue the guerrillas this week launched one of the most violent military campaigns yet which even affected san salvador this guerrilla campaign is in response to increasing repression and assassinations of labor leaders the only issue to be discussed at the costa rica meeting will be the ceasefire the two parties have expressed confidence that an agreement will be reached before the end of this year in addition to the reduction in the number of army troops the rebels proposed in mexico that the judicial branch be reorganized and that a prosecutor fiscal be appointed as a result of a consensus between the government and the political parties in response to a question about the intensification of the armed struggle by the rebels santamaria said we are at a stage where the tension level is declining we have found points of agreement and we and will honor them","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0534","doctext":"The Salvadoran government plans to grant a total amnesty to the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN asking the insurgents to disarm and integrate into civilian life Justice Minister Oscar Santamaría announced today Speaking to a local TV station Santamaría mentioned that this offer will be formally presented to the rebel leaders during the second round of talks scheduled for October 1617 in San José Costa Rica These negotiations follow initial meetings between the Alfredo Cristiani governments dialogue commission represented by Santamaría and FMLN leaders held on September 1315 in Mexico City On September 21 Defense Minister General Humberto Larios for the first time in the nineyear conflict acknowledged that reducing army troop numbers as the rebels demanded is a possibility He indicated that the government is preparing a ceasefire document to be presented at the upcoming Costa Rica talks During the Mexico City discussions both sides agreed to convene further meetings to seek a resolution to the war which has claimed 70000 lives over nine years Despite ongoing dialogues the guerrillas this week initiated one of their most intense military offensives impacting San Salvador in retaliation for what they describe as increasing repression and assassinations of labor leaders The Costa Rica meeting will solely focus on the ceasefire with both parties optimistic about reaching an agreement by yearend Besides reducing army numbers the rebels also suggested in Mexico that the judiciary be restructured and a prosecutor appointed through a consensus between the government and political parties Responding to questions about the rebels escalated armed struggle Santamaría remarked We are in a phase where tension is decreasing We have identified common grounds and will adhere to them","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0535","doctext":"we report to you the following considerations related to the present situation in the search for a just and lasting peace in el salvador 1 we note with deep concern that there has been an alarming increase in human rights and humanitarian war norms violations by the government and the armed forces these violations can be observed in the repression of demonstrations tortures murders arrests more than 400 in the past month disapearances and in the governments refusal to allow maimed farabundo marti national liberation front fmln members to leave the country to get medical attention this norm is stipulated in the geneva convention and this is an agreement that has been signed by the salvadoran government this situation has been clearly demonstrated by the resolution issued by the subcommission 30second break in reception period in august 1989 mr cristiani said this resolution was not truthful 2 government spokesmen and mr cristiani himself have repeatedly stated that the achievement of peace depends on the fmlns halting hostilities this presents a unilateral plan that has not been agreed upon politically militarily or operationally in contrast to these statements when the fmln unilaterally declared a truce recently mr cristiani officials in his administration and military commanders stated that these fmln measures were propagandistic and that the truce was not respected their arguments were attempts to justify the governments breaking of the truce these events give us additional grounds for stating that a definite and unconditional halt to hostilities is unrealistic and unfeasible continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0535","doctext":"We present the following points regarding the ongoing efforts to achieve a fair and lasting peace in El Salvador Firstly we are deeply troubled by the significant rise in violations of human rights and humanitarian war norms committed by the government and its armed forces These violations include the suppression of protests acts of torture murders numerous arrestsexceeding 400 in the past monthdisappearances and the governments refusal to permit injured members of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN to leave the country for medical treatment a right outlined in the Geneva Convention which the Salvadoran government has ratified This situation was highlighted in a resolution passed by the subcommission in August 1989 though Mr Cristiani claimed the resolution was inaccurate Secondly government representatives and Mr Cristiani himself have often asserted that peace can be achieved only if the FMLN ceases hostilities presenting a onesided plan lacking political military or operational consensus Contrary to these claims when the FMLN unilaterally declared a ceasefire recently Mr Cristiani along with officials in his administration and military leaders dismissed the FMLNs actions as propaganda arguing that the ceasefire was not observed These statements were used to justify the governments breach of the truce These developments lead us to conclude that an absolute and unconditional cessation of hostilities is unrealistic and impractical","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0536","doctext":"recent expressions of solidarity and support for colombia have greatly encouraged us in these trying times we are now living in different times but the situation is no less critical than the one that led to the emergence of the united nations a new world war has been declared by an aggressor that does not respect the traditional rules of war or national sovereignty the aggressor is a pernicious international criminal organization that has great power and resources and that is nourished by illegal revenues generated by drug trafficking as the un secretary general recently said and i quote the illegal use of and trafficking in drugs today is seen as a social plague that affects both industrialized and developing countries although efforts to fight this scourge have increased in recent years statistics show that the monetary value of drug trafficking is greater than that of the international oil trade and is only surpassed by arms trafficking it is certainly worrisome to see that mankind is so deeply involved in trafficking degradation and death end of the secretary generals statement the members of these criminal cartels were born in various countries and many of their leaders are believed to be colombians although it is true that some of them may have been born in my country i must clarify that they are colombians in name only they are really just international fugitives who have no home colombia is not their homeland applause i am also here at the united nations to present to you the crude reality of this war against drug trafficking colombia is on the frontline of this battle for us it is not a war of words many colombians have died because of their firm commitment against drug trafficking approximately 1 month ago luis carlos galan one of the most prestigious political leaders in my country was assassinated his death has consolidated even more the nations will and has drawn the worlds attention to the problem however many colombians have died over the years as he did as victim of drug trafficking that long list includes 12 magistrates of the supreme court an attorney general and a justice minister prominent congressmen judges mayors journalists thousands of soldiers policemen and colombian citizens have given their lives for democracy last month after announcing exceptional measures against drug trafficking which were decreed by the government in accordance with the state of siege drug traffickers have continued and intensified their terrorist actions continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0536","doctext":"The recent displays of solidarity and backing for Colombia have provided muchneeded encouragement during these challenging times Although we are in a different era the severity of the situation is similar to the period that led to the formation of the United Nations We are facing a new global conflict instigated by an aggressor that disregards conventional warfare rules and national sovereignty This aggressor is a dangerous international criminal syndicate empowered by substantial resources and illegal profits derived from drug trafficking As the UN SecretaryGeneral recently stated and I quote The illicit use and trafficking of drugs today is perceived as a social scourge impacting both developed and developing nations Despite increased efforts to combat this issue in recent years statistics indicate that the financial value of drug trafficking exceeds that of the international oil trade and is second only to arms trafficking It is indeed alarming that humanity is so deeply entrenched in the trade of degradation and death End of the SecretaryGenerals statement Members of these criminal cartels hail from various countries and many of their leaders are believed to be Colombians While it is true that some of them might have been born in my country I must emphasize that they are Colombians in name only they are essentially international outlaws without a homeland Colombia is not their home applause I am also here at the United Nations to present the stark reality of this war against drug trafficking Colombia is at the forefront of this battle For us it is not a war of words Numerous Colombians have lost their lives due to their unwavering stance against drug trafficking About a month ago Luis Carlos Galan one of the most esteemed political figures in my country was assassinated His death has further solidified the nations resolve and has drawn global attention to the issue However many Colombians have perished over the years as victims of drug trafficking This long list includes 12 Supreme Court justices an Attorney General and a Justice Minister Distinguished congressmen judges mayors journalists thousands of soldiers policemen and Colombian citizens have sacrificed their lives for democracy Last month following the announcement of extraordinary measures against drug trafficking decreed by the government under the state of siege drug traffickers have persisted and intensified their terrorist attacks continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0537","doctext":"police sources reported today that a spaniard a frenchman and an italian kidnapped in tecun uman on 27 september have been released within the past few hours spaniard jose maria martinez frenchman roberto lisandy and italian dino rossy who were staying at a tecun uman hotel were kidnapped by armed men who took them to an unknown place after they were released the three europeans went to the regional police station and gave a full account of their experience with the kidnappers martinez told the police that the kidnappers held them in a dark room and questioned them the three men were taken to a medical center after their release and according to the medical report suffered no wounds officials reported that martinez and lisandy do business in tecun uman and have been living there for the past 9 months rossy was enjoying his vacation here when he was kidnapped according to the police the persons who kidnapped the three men got them drunk before releasing them so that they would lose track of time and be unable to identify where they had been held captive","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0537","doctext":"Police sources announced today that three individualsa Spaniard a Frenchman and an Italianwho were kidnapped in Tecun Uman on September 27 have been freed in the last few hours Spaniard Jose Maria Martinez Frenchman Roberto Lisandy and Italian Dino Rossy who were residing at a hotel in Tecun Uman were abducted by armed men and taken to an undisclosed location Following their release the three European men reported to the local police station detailing their ordeal Martinez informed the authorities that they were kept in a dark room and interrogated by the kidnappers After being freed the men were taken to a medical facility where according to medical reports they were found to have no injuries Officials noted that Martinez and Lisandy are business partners in Tecun Uman and have been living there for the last nine months while Rossy was on vacation when the incident occurred Police stated that the kidnappers intoxicated the three men before releasing them to disorient them and prevent them from identifying the location of their captivity","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0538","doctext":"the selfdetermination of peoples means nations have the ability to settle their domestic problems by themselves based on this view several of the countrys most oustanding democrats and dupes denounced foreign military aid to fight drug trafficking a scourge that became an international problem a long time ago and is weakening colombian sovereignty i have no doubt that those who are now most opposed to the presence of us military advisers and experts are those who regard this presence as a serious obstacle to the armed organizations they promote and that are trained by libyan british cuban and israeli experts it is obvious that sovereignty is the most important element for the existence of a state however we lost our sovereignty long ago and to regain it we must accept all the aid the honest international community can offer us sovereignty among other things means adopting decisions based on the needs or preferences of the nation as a whole that stopped happening in colombia when the drug traffickers began to intimidate and destroy the legitimate institutions of the state how can we talk of sovereignty when we see that our people have fallen prey to terrorism that they are living and dying enslaved by daily bombings and lies that they are governing under the pressure of threats that they have sought refuge in a home imprisoned by fear it is absurd to talk of a truly sovereign state when it is known that several of the countrys top political and business leaders are involved in criminal activities an act of sovereignty one in the midst of so much subjugation would be to strip ourselves of so much vain pride and accept the fact that we are weak and need all the help offered by anyone whose intentions are based on the law moreover it is ironic that several of those who are clamoring for the defense of sovereignty are the same ones who are now asking the us government to explain the cancellation of visas is it not a matter of national sovereignty to decide who can and cannot enter that country i am reminded of those thousands of cases of food and medicine donated to colombia following the armero catastrophe that rotted in the countrys customs warehouses armero is the burial ground for 30000 colombians and the scene of the tragedy of thousands more despite the regrettable end that this aid met in so many warehouses nobody opposed international solidarity with that corner of tolima department the war on drug traffickers could bury us let us struggle for sovereingty and accept the advice offered by the united states or we will end up rotting in a warehouse filled with white powder","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0538","doctext":"The selfdetermination of peoples implies that nations can address their internal issues independently Reflecting this principle numerous prominent democrats and their followers have criticized foreign military assistance in combating drug trafficking an international problem that has long eroded Colombian sovereignty Those most opposed to the presence of US military advisors and experts are likely those who see it as a significant hindrance to the armed groups they support which are trained by Libyan British Cuban and Israeli experts Sovereignty is crucial for a states existence yet Colombia lost it long ago To reclaim it the country must accept all aid from the honest international community Sovereignty involves making decisions based on national needs and preferences which ceased in Colombia when drug traffickers began undermining and dismantling legitimate state institutions How can we speak of sovereignty when our citizens are victims of terrorism living under the constant threat of bombings and deceit governing under intimidation and seeking refuge in homes gripped by fear It is absurd to claim true sovereignty when many top political and business leaders are engaged in criminal activities An act of sovereignty amidst such subjugation would be to shed our pride and acknowledge our weakness accepting help from those guided by the law It is ironic that some advocates for defending sovereignty are the same individuals now demanding the US government explain visa cancellations Isnt it a national sovereignty issue to decide who can and cannot enter a country This mirrors the thousands of cases where food and medicine donated to Colombia after the Armero catastrophe rotted in customs warehouses Armero the final resting place for 30000 Colombians symbolizes the tragedy of thousands more Despite the unfortunate fate of that aid no one opposed international solidarity with Tolima The war against drug traffickers could devastate us We must strive for sovereignty and heed the United States advice or we risk ending up like those warehouses filled with decaying white powder","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0539","doctext":"the colombian national liberation army eln guerrilla movement which kidnapped spanish businessman pablo martin berrocal almost 2 months ago in quito is demanding 1 billion pesetas ransom for his release sources close to the rebel group the only one that has not joined the governments peace process in colombia told efe that negotiations for his release are being carried out in an unidentified border town colombian guerrillas disguised as policemen kidnapped the 55yearold businessman last 9 august at the hotel where berrocal was staying in the downtown section of the ecuadoran capital the same sources stated that berrocals wife blanca paradela and a partner are in colombia negotiating for the businessmans release directly with representatives of the eln a rebel group led by former spanish priest manuel perez the eln has not announced the motive for the kidnapping sources consulted with by efe considered the possibility that the colombian rebel group has only economic motives berrocal owns a bullfighting ring in quito and he participates with his brother bullfighting businessman luis martin berrocal in la sepulvedana transportation company neither the colombian national police nor the administrative department of security das charged with the countrys secret investigations have any information on martin berrocal or his alleged presence in the country efe has learned that representatives of martin berrocal who went to bogota in midseptember did not get in contact with the colombian authorities when they passed through this city the eln a marxistleninist oriented group that has been involved in armed struggle for 25 years has been characterized by its attacks on the colombian oil enterprise and frequent kidnappings of newsmen and politicians of the country the group has been active along the colombian border especially areas that border ecuador and venezuela","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0539","doctext":"The Colombian National Liberation Army ELN guerrilla faction which abducted Spanish businessman Pablo Martin Berrocal nearly two months ago in Quito is demanding a ransom of 1 billion pesetas for his release Sources close to the guerrilla group the only one that has not joined Colombias government peace process informed EFE that negotiations for Berrocals release are taking place in an undisclosed border town Disguised as policemen Colombian guerrillas kidnapped the 55yearold businessman on August 9 at the hotel where he was staying in downtown Quito The same sources indicated that Berrocals wife Blanca Paradela and a business associate are currently in Colombia negotiating his release directly with ELN representatives This rebel group led by former Spanish priest Manuel Perez has not disclosed the reason for the kidnapping EFE sources speculate that the ELNs motives might be purely financial Berrocal owns a bullfighting ring in Quito and is involved in the La Sepulvedana transportation company with his brother Luis Martin Berrocal Neither the Colombian National Police nor the Administrative Department of Security DAS responsible for secret investigations have any information on Berrocal or his supposed presence in the country EFE has also learned that Berrocals representatives who traveled to Bogota in midSeptember did not contact Colombian authorities during their visit The ELN a MarxistLeninist group engaged in armed struggle for 25 years is notorious for its attacks on the Colombian oil industry and frequent kidnappings of journalists and politicians The group remains active along the Colombian border particularly in areas adjacent to Ecuador and Venezuela","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0540","doctext":"israeli antiterror security instructors in peru have been declared persona non grata and are not being allowed to enter peru this was learned by our correspondent from sources close to israeli companies dealing with the sale of security knowhow the london observer quoting peruvian congress members reported that evidence concerning israeli involvement in the training of a rightwing terrorist organization in lima disappeared from the files of a congressional commission probing israeli involvement in peru our correspondent hanan azran has more details the reports in the london observer apparently stem from leftwing circles and peruvian guerrilla groups the most prominent group is the shining path a guerrilla group aiming to overthrow the regime these circles contend that israelis train what they term the rightwing death or terror squads they apparently refer to the rodrigo franco commando units to which the liquidation of guerrilla members and of opponents to the regime is attributed political circles in jerusalem have said that these claims of israeli involvement in the training of death squads are groundless israeli companies are involved in military training and in maneuvers in peru israeli experts have set up the peruvian armys antiterror squad one of the squads founders was gabi kohen a former israel police antiterror unit commander gabi kohen was a partner in the dat company which offered similar training and instruction services to additional countries in latin america and elsewhere in the world dat operated in peru with the permit of sibat the defense ministry defense sales department one member of the company was a senior border police officer former border police commander tzvi bar who retired from the company after a short period turning to other enterprises one company with diverse operations in peru was the isds owned by leo glaser also an idf israel defense forces elite unit graduate isds had permanent offices in lima headed by ran gazit who later opened a business of his own elsewhere the company had defense ministry approval for its work in peru according to its directors it trained security guards for civilian businesses only including the use of firearms and protection measures","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0540","doctext":"Israeli antiterror security instructors in Peru have been declared persona non grata and are currently barred from entering the country as reported by sources close to Israeli security firms The London Observer citing Peruvian congress members disclosed that evidence of Israeli participation in training a rightwing terrorist group in Lima vanished from a congressional commissions files investigating Israeli activities in Peru Hanan Azran our correspondent provides further insights the reports in the London Observer seem to originate from leftwing groups and Peruvian guerrilla factions notably the Shining Path which seeks to overthrow the government These groups allege that Israelis are training what they call rightwing death or terror squads specifically the Rodrigo Franco commando units accused of eliminating guerrilla members and regime opponents Political sources in Jerusalem have dismissed these allegations as baseless Israeli companies are involved in military training and exercises in Peru including the establishment of the Peruvian armys antiterror squad by Israeli experts One founder was Gabi Kohen a former commander of an Israeli police antiterror unit who cofounded the DAT company offering similar services in Latin America and globally DAT operated in Peru under the authorization of SIBAT the Defense Ministrys defense sales department One of its members former senior border police officer Tzvi Bar left the company shortly after joining to pursue other ventures Another company ISDS run by Leo Glaser an IDF elite unit graduate had diverse operations in Peru ISDS maintained permanent offices in Lima managed by Ran Gazit who later started his own business The company had Defense Ministry approval for its operations in Peru and according to its directors focused on training security guards for civilian enterprises including firearm use and protective measures","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0541","doctext":"the government today put its forces of order on maximum state of alert due to a series of attacks by shining path terrorists the government made this decision after a cruel terrorist attact in palpa 350 km south of lima the authorities added that everything seems to indicate that the maoist shining path movement will carry out further attacks on the eve of the group of eight presidential summit to be held on 11 and 12 october it was reported this afternoon that special troops have been sent to palpa and that armored helicopters are already overflying the area in search of the attackers police troops have also been urgently dispatched to other areas where there has been terrorist escalations the government also announced that it will guarantee the safety of the summit","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0541","doctext":"The government has heightened its security forces to the highest alert due to a string of attacks by Shining Path terrorists This decision follows a brutal terrorist assault in Palpa located 350 km south of Lima Officials noted that the Maoist Shining Path movement is likely to launch more attacks as the Group of Eight presidential summit approaches on October 11 and 12 Reports this afternoon confirmed that special troops have been deployed to Palpa and armored helicopters are patrolling the area to locate the attackers Additionally police units have been urgently sent to other regions experiencing increased terrorist activities The government also assured that it will ensure the summits security","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0542","doctext":"the authorities of the eastern department of arauca in the oil producing sector of the country have announced that msgr jesus emilio jaramillo was murdered and that his body was found today the authorities blamed the leftist army of national liberation eln guerrillas for the murder yesterday several armed men kidnapped jaramillo the bishop of arauca and his assistant elmer munoz but later released the latter general rafael padilla commander of the 2d army division confirmed that bishop jaramillo died from two gunshots to the head he blamed the elns domingo lain front for the crime gen padilla praised msgr jaramillos work over the past few years in favor of the poor in arauca department but did not explain what reasons the guerrillas could have had for murdering the prelate this is the first time that a church official of such high ranking has been murdered in colombia the eln the most active and violent guerrilla group in the country has repeatedly rejected the offers of peace from the liberal administration of president virgilio barco the elnwhich is led by manuel perez a spanish citizen and former priesthas made the countrys oil infrastructure the main target of its terrorist activities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0542","doctext":"Authorities in the eastern department of Arauca an oilproducing region reported the murder of Msgr Jesus Emilio Jaramillo whose body was discovered today They attributed the killing to the guerrillas of the leftist Army of National Liberation ELN Yesterday several armed men kidnapped Jaramillo the bishop of Arauca along with his assistant Elmer Munoz though Munoz was later released General Rafael Padilla commander of the 2nd Army Division confirmed that Bishop Jaramillo died from two gunshot wounds to the head blaming the ELNs Domingo Lain Front for the crime General Padilla commended Msgr Jaramillo for his years of work advocating for the poor in Arauca but did not clarify the guerrillas motives for the murder This marks the first assassination of such a highranking church official in Colombia The ELN known as the countrys most active and violent guerrilla group has consistently dismissed peace offers from President Virgilio Barcos liberal administration Led by Manuel Perez a Spanish national and former priest the ELN has primarily targeted the nations oil infrastructure in its terrorist campaigns","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0543","doctext":"groups holding the same policies that failed in chile at the end of the 1960s and the beginning of the 1970s were able to establish themselves in other places now we are witnessing the collapse of the illusions and of the possibilities of totalitarian and collectivist systems it seems that peace is being consolidated the world powers have agreed to work for a better understanding and more rational relations the world is becoming increasingly interdependent our modern knowledge science technology and resources have overcome borders and limitations the same is true of the international community these problems therefore are a challenge for world cooperation and this organization one of the greatest challenges facing the international community today is the drafting of effective programs to fight drug trafficking we support colombia for its courage to face the powerful criminal organizations that are using the nation for their own purposes chile has implemented a strict preventive program to control the most dangerous manifestations of the problem we are not a drug producing country we are victims of drug trafficking in one of its first decisions on the problem in september 1973 the government expelled a group of foreign drug traffickers who had established themselves in northern chile taking advantage of the prevailing political and social crisis we are convinced that countries cannot fight the problem alone the world has declared war on drugs we must be aware that transitory victories will not eradicate the problem only with proper education will we be able to nurture the strength of our youth alert them to the dangers of drug consumption and prevent them from becoming victims the international community must assign the necessary resources to implement efficient education programs we have expressed concern about terrorism for many years today we want to reiterate our rejection and repudiation of terrorism chileans are especially sensitive to terrorism because we continuously experience their cowardly and irresponsible attacks we have often seen how some nations receive confessed terrorists who ask for political asylum if modern societies want to defeat terrorism and narcoterrorism they will have to act decisively terrorists should not be given refuge or protection anywhere some international organizations have permitted the systematic manipulation of the issue of human rights for political reasons the parties involved in such manipulation have tried to include the legitimate right of a nation to defend itself from terrorism and subversion in the definition of human right violations it is not that we deny the inalienable rights of people we condemn the gross manipulation of the issue of human rights this manipulation shows that those parties do not respect human rights themselves human rights should be respected by all nations without exception it is not fair to pass judgment on countries like chile that had to struggle hard to overcome the difficulties created by terrorism and subversion terrorism set foot in chile as a consequence of disruption in the institutional order between 1970 and 1973 those passing judgment must consider the general situation that provoked the collapse of peaceful coexistence in chile we have built a society in which human rights are protected not only by democratic institutions and the law but also by the chilean peoples willingness to respect individual rights values and beliefs those rights are also protected by todays spirit of coexistence","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0543","doctext":"Groups adhering to policies that faltered in Chile by the late 1960s and early 1970s have managed to establish themselves elsewhere Currently we are witnessing the downfall of the dreams and potential of totalitarian and collectivist regimes It appears peace is being strengthened as global powers have agreed to strive for better understanding and more rational relationships Our world is increasingly interdependent and our modern knowledge science technology and resources have surpassed borders and limitations This also applies to the international community making these issues a challenge for global cooperation and this organization One of the major hurdles for the international community today is creating effective programs to combat drug trafficking We commend Colombia for its bravery in confronting powerful criminal organizations exploiting the nation Chile has enforced a stringent preventive program to control the most dangerous aspects of this problem Although we are not a drugproducing country we fall victim to drug trafficking In September 1973 one of the governments initial actions against this issue was expelling a group of foreign drug traffickers who had taken advantage of the political and social crisis in northern Chile We believe that countries cannot tackle this problem alone The world has declared war on drugs and we must recognize that shortterm victories will not eliminate the issue Only through proper education can we empower our youth alert them about the dangers of drug use and prevent them from becoming victims The international community must allocate the necessary resources to implement effective educational programs We have long expressed our concern about terrorism and today we want to reaffirm our rejection and condemnation of it Chileans are particularly sensitive to terrorism due to the continuous cowardly and irresponsible attacks we face We have often observed that some nations grant political asylum to confessed terrorists If modern societies aim to defeat terrorism and narcoterrorism they must act decisively refusing to offer refuge or protection to terrorists anywhere Certain international organizations have allowed the systematic manipulation of human rights issues for political gains Those involved in such manipulation have attempted to include a nations legitimate right to defend itself from terrorism and subversion as a human rights violation We do not deny the inalienable rights of individuals rather we condemn the gross manipulation of human rights issues This manipulation indicates that those parties do not genuinely respect human rights Human rights should be upheld by all nations without exception It is unjust to judge countries like Chile which have had to struggle significantly to overcome the challenges posed by terrorism and subversion Terrorism took root in Chile following the disruption of the institutional order between 1970 and 1973 Those passing judgment must consider the overall situation that led to the breakdown of peaceful coexistence In Chile we have established a society where human rights are protected not only by democratic institutions and the law but also by the Chilean peoples willingness to respect individual rights values and beliefs These rights are further safeguarded by todays spirit of coexistence","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0544","doctext":"guatemalan security forces today declared a general alert after a radio station in the capital received a phone call in which an unidentified person threatened a generalized attack on radio stations throughout the country odilio deleon 42 an announcer for radio cultural told the police that he received a phone call yesterday in which an attack on radio stations was threatened no reason for the threat was given police sources said that in view of this report security forces were alerted and investigations begun to identify those responsible for this plan over 20 months ago the operator of a tranmission tower for channel 7 television was killed by a highpowered bomb detonated by unidentified persons the home of rolando archila director general of guatemalas emisoras unidas the radio station with the largest audience in the country was damaged in a terrorist attack the christian democratic government attributed these actions to extreme rightist groups seeking to destabilize the democratic process initiated in january 1986 after 2 decades of military regimes so far it is not known if the threat to the radio stations was made by those groups or if it came from the extreme left the guerrillas","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0544","doctext":"Guatemalan security forces have announced a general alert after an unspecified individual called a radio station in the capital threatening a widespread attack on radio stations across Guatemala Odilio Deleon a 42yearold announcer for Radio Cultural informed the police about the call he received yesterday which contained threats against radio stations without providing any justification According to police sources security forces have been mobilized and investigations are underway to identify those accountable for this threat More than 20 months ago a highpowered bomb killed an operator of a transmission tower for Channel 7 television and unidentified individuals were responsible Additionally the home of Rolando Archila the director general of Emisoras Unidas the most popular radio station in the country suffered damage in a terrorist attack The Christian Democratic government has blamed these incidents on extreme rightist groups aiming to disrupt the democratic process initiated in January 1986 following two decades of military rule It remains uncertain whether the recent threat to radio stations originated from these groups or if it was from the extreme left including the guerrillas","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0545","doctext":"peruvian president alan garcia has asked some european nations to attend the presidential meeting of the coca producing countries and us authorities at which the drug trafficking issue will be discussed garcia said that the proposal was addressed to the french italian and spanish chiefs of state francois mitterrand giulio andreotti and felipe gonzalez respectively during a news conference to foreign correspondents alan garcia said that europe must attend this meeting because it is a strong drug market and because of the links between drug trafficking gangs and terrorists garcia criticized the plan proposed by william bennett the white houses main adviser for drug trafficking affairs on the grounds that it lacks seriousness and is inconceivable the plan provides for 250 million in aid for colombia bolivia and peru for fighting drug trafficking in 1990 the peruvian president said that this amount is ridiculous if compared with the 8 billion that the bennett plan assigns for fighting drug trafficking in the united states and with the us 300 billion military budget alan garcia criticized the fact that the united states gave colombia planes from the korean war era and old helicopters that were used here in peru he said that the united states should not form alliances with governments but with coca farmers and that it should implement comprehensive replacement programs including guaranteed sales peru does not have drug addiction problems but an agricultural system which has been distorted by the us demand alan garcia added noting that the most fertile peruvian land is dedicated to coca farming alan garcia said that if the 200000 hectares of coca farms in peru which account for 60 percent of world production are drastically eradicated more than 400000 peasants will be left in absolute misery adding that these peasants may join the subversive groups operating in the coca producing zone of alto huallaga in the amazonian region if the united states has lived with drug addiction for decades i dont see why it now wants to drop kind of atomic bomb on the huallaga zone he added the peruvian president declined to comment on a us charge that general guillermo arciniegas chief of the huallaga military zone has used drug traffickers money to fight terrorists just as we have never said that us officials or policemen are accomplices with drug addicts we cannot tolerate the charge that those who fight subversion in peru are accomplices with drug producers he noted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0545","doctext":"Peruvian President Alan Garcia has urged certain European countries to join a presidential meeting with cocaproducing nations and US officials to discuss the issue of drug trafficking Garcia mentioned that invitations were sent to the leaders of France Italy and Spain Francois Mitterrand Giulio Andreotti and Felipe Gonzalez respectively Speaking to foreign correspondents Garcia emphasized Europes attendance due to its significant drug market and the connections between drug trafficking networks and terrorists He criticized a plan by William Bennett the White Houses primary adviser on drug trafficking calling it unserious and impractical This plan allocates 250 million in aid to Colombia Bolivia and Peru for combating drug trafficking in 1990 Garcia argued that this amount is insignificant compared to the 8 billion allocated for the same purpose within the US and the 300 billion US military budget He also condemned the US for providing outdated planes and helicopters to Colombia suggesting that the US should form alliances with coca farmers instead of governments and implement comprehensive replacement programs with guaranteed sales He pointed out that Perus issue is not drug addiction but an agricultural system skewed by US demand with the countrys most fertile land dedicated to coca farming Garcia warned that if the 200000 hectares of coca farms in Peru which make up 60 of global production are eradicated abruptly over 400000 peasants would be left in dire poverty potentially joining subversive groups in the cocaproducing Alto Huallaga region of the Amazon He questioned why the US having dealt with drug addiction for decades now wants to devastate the Huallaga zone Garcia refused to comment on US accusations that General Guillermo Arciniegas head of the Huallaga military zone used drug traffickers money to combat terrorists He stressed that just as the US does not accuse its officials or police of collusion with drug addicts Peru cannot accept accusations that those fighting subversion are involved with drug producers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0546","doctext":"some 80 members and supporters of the federation of committees of mothers of political prisoners fecmafan today forcibly occupied the costa rican embassy in san salvador to denounce the repression of the fascist government of el salvador costa rican ambassador jesus fernandez who considers himself a hostage said that the embassy was taken over by force by armed individuals while all of its personnel and members of the public were inside the building a member of the fecmafan told newsmen that the purpose of this occupation is to denounce before the government of nobel peace prize winner oscar arias and before the other governments of the world the repression to which the peoples organizations in el salvador are being subjected the fecmafan member added that the occupation is also being used to reach these governments to ask them to apply pressure on salvadoran president alfredo cristiani to get him to ensure respect for human rights ambassador fernandez said there is no reason for this occupation because i have always met with all sectors this is hardly the treatment that should be given to a government that has shown extreme concern in seeking a negotiated solution to the salvadoran conflict in addition to ambassador fernandez consul humberto murillo counselor carlota de lopez and first secretary luis de anda are inside the 54squaremeter office as well as 10 persons who were seeking visas de anda told acanefe that he was hit on the left hand when the occupiers tried to open his desk drawer the doors to the embassy which is in a 10story building in western san salvador are closed and the offices are occupied by women with white scarves on their heads and youths whose faces are covered with scarves and glasses fecmafan members who claim that they are not carrying weapons are guarding the elevator and the doors leading to the embassy however consul murillo said that he saw several youths armed with 38caliber revolvers and explosive devices according to a fecmafan member over the past 3 months some 150 persons have been killed and more than 500 have been arrested or made to disappear one of the leaders of the group said we are protesting the limitation of freedoms in el salvador if we take to the streets to protest we are arrested the ambassador said that he has not been able to get in touch with his government because i am being prevented from making phone calls and from leaving the embassy the occupiers allowed five people including a pregnant woman to leave the premises and said that they planned to stay in the embassy indefinitely","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0546","doctext":"Around 80 individuals linked to the Federation of Committees of Mothers of Political Prisoners FECMAFAN forcibly took over the Costa Rican embassy in San Salvador today to protest against the repression by the fascist government of El Salvador Ambassador Jesus Fernandez of Costa Rica who sees himself as a hostage stated that the embassy was seized by armed individuals while staff and the public were inside A FECMAFAN member informed reporters that the occupation aimed to highlight the repression faced by organizations in El Salvador to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias government and other global administrations urging them to pressure Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani to uphold human rights Fernandez remarked there was no justification for the occupation given his openness to dialogue with all parties emphasizing that it was an inappropriate response to a government seeking a negotiated resolution to the Salvadoran conflict Inside the 54squaremeter embassy were Fernandez Consul Humberto Murillo Counselor Carlota de Lopez First Secretary Luis de Anda and 10 visa applicants De Anda mentioned he was struck on the left hand as occupiers attempted to open his desk drawer The embassy doors located in a 10story building in western San Salvador were shut with the offices occupied by women donning white scarves and youths with concealed faces FECMAFAN members claiming to be unarmed guarded the elevator and entryways though Murillo reported seeing several armed youths with 38caliber revolvers and explosives According to FECMAFAN over the last three months approximately 150 people have been killed and over 500 either arrested or disappeared One leader expressed their protest against the curtailment of freedoms in El Salvador noting that street protests lead to arrests The ambassador disclosed his inability to contact his government as he was prevented from making calls or leaving the embassy The occupiers permitted five individuals including a pregnant woman to exit and declared their intention to remain in the embassy indefinitely","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0547","doctext":"approximately 50 salvadoran leftist activists demanded the mediation of costa rican president oscar arias as a condition to leave the costa rican embassy which they forcefully occupied on the morning of 3 october date as received jamin de fernandez the wife of the costa rican ambassador reported this to afp over the telephone costa rican ambassador jesus fernandez and two other diplomatic officials are being held hostage by members of the msgr oscar arnulfo romero federation of committees of mothers and relatives fecmafam of political prisoners and missing people some of these fecmafam members are carrying guns and incendiary bombs initially the fecmafam members who include several women said that the embassy takeover was intended to report the repression by alfredo cristianis rightist government however mrs fernandez who remains in her home said that this afternoon her husband phoned her and stated that the fecmafam people demand to speak with president arias so that he will deliver a list of demands to cristiani the contents of this list is unknown president arias is currently in california","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0547","doctext":"Around 50 Salvadoran leftist activists demanded that Costa Rican President Oscar Arias mediate as a condition for leaving the Costa Rican embassy which they forcibly took over on the morning of October 3 Jamin de Fernandez the wife of Costa Rican ambassador Jesus Fernandez informed AFP about the situation over the phone Ambassador Jesus Fernandez and two other diplomats are being held hostage by members of the Msgr Oscar Arnulfo Romero Federation of Committees of Mothers and Relatives FECMAFAM of political prisoners and missing people Some FECMAFAM members are armed with guns and incendiary bombs Initially these FECMAFAM members which include several women stated that the embassy seizure was to denounce the repression by Alfredo Cristianis rightwing government However Mrs Fernandez who remains at home said that her husband called her this afternoon and mentioned that the FECMAFAM members want to speak with President Arias to have him convey a list of demands to Cristiani The specifics of these demands are currently unknown President Arias is presently in California","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0548","doctext":"ayacucho military sources today reported that 35 people died in attacks by about 150 shining path members against 4 towns on the border of ayacucho and huancavelica departments the attacks took place at dawn on 4 october in the towns of santo tomas de pata pulluhuaman anta and rosaspata there were 26 peasants killed and 9 rebels died at the hands of members of the civilian militia who resisted the attacks despite their primitive weapons the zone where the terrorist attacks took place and in which 15 peasants were also seriously wounded is located 60 km northwest of this city the other towns that suffered attacks are located in santo tomas de pata district huancavelica department and in san pedro de cachi district ayacucho department the military sources reported that in anta and pulluhuaman the terrorists set two schools and several houses on fire killed cattle and domestic animals and seized large amounts of basic goods they added that the injured were brought to this andean city 575 km southeast of lima and huanta the 4 october attacks on these towns were followed today by a series of eight bomb attacks these attacks were carried out in several parts of the city and one of them was against the national police headquarters which is located at 300 meters from the main square there were gunshots and explosions at the police headquarters but no victims were reported bomb attacks were also carried out against the state energy company located in downtown ayacucho causing blackouts in several areas explosions were heard in the carmen alto san juan bautista magdalena capillapata and conchopata neighborhoods and at the san cristobal de huamanga university these attacks launched by the shining path in ayacucho over the past 24 hours are part of the escalating violence that has affected several parts of the country only 5 days before the start of two presidential summits that will be held in ica department located in the southern region of peru the presidents of bolivia colombia and peru are scheduled to meet to discuss the drug trafficking issue on 10 october in paracas the group of eight summit comprising argentina brazil colombia mexico peru uruguay and venezuela is scheduled to be held 1112 october in ica the capital of the department","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0548","doctext":"Military sources in Ayacucho have reported that 35 individuals lost their lives during attacks carried out by approximately 150 Shining Path members on four villages situated at the border of Ayacucho and Huancavelica departments The assaults occurred at dawn on October 4th in Santo Tomas de Pata Pulluhuaman Anta and Rosaspata Among the deceased were 26 peasants and nine rebels who were killed by civilian militia members despite their rudimentary armaments The region where these terrorist attacks transpired which also saw 15 peasants seriously injured is located 60 kilometers northwest of this city The other affected villages lie within the Santo Tomas de Pata district of Huancavelica department and San Pedro de Cachi district of Ayacucho department According to the military in Anta and Pulluhuaman the terrorists committed arson by setting two schools and several houses ablaze killing livestock and seizing significant quantities of essential goods The injured were transported to this Andean city 575 kilometers southeast of Lima and Huanta Following the October 4th attacks today saw a succession of eight bombings in various parts of the city including one targeting the National Police headquarters located 300 meters from the main square Although gunfire and explosions were reported at the police headquarters there were no casualties Bomb attacks also targeted the state energy company in downtown Ayacucho resulting in power outages in multiple areas Explosions echoed through the Carmen Alto San Juan Bautista Magdalena Capillapata and Conchopata neighborhoods as well as at the San Cristobal de Huamanga University The Shining Paths recent violence in Ayacucho over the past 24 hours is part of a broader surge in unrest impacting several regions of the country just five days before two presidential summits in the Ica department in southern Peru Presidents from Bolivia Colombia and Peru are set to convene on October 10th in Paracas to address drug trafficking The Group of Eight summit which includes Argentina Brazil Colombia Mexico Peru Uruguay and Venezuela is scheduled for October 1112 in Ica the departments capital","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0549","doctext":"the mediation of archbishop arturo rivera y damas could end the occupation by 20 members of an opposition humanitarian group of the costa rican embassy in san salvador in the next few hours the group belonging to the federation of committees of mothers and relatives of political prisoners missing and murdered people fecmafan occupied the embassy on 5 october to demand an end to the governments repressive escalation on the evening of 5 october the salvadoran prelate visited the building where costa rican ambassador jesus fernandez consul humberto murillo and first secretary luis de anda are being held hostage to personally assess the situation inside in the diplomatic headquarters ambassador fernandez met with the archbishop on the first floor of the la centroamericana building which houses the costa rican embassy but military men did not allow him to reach the third floor where embassy offices actually are rivera y damas pointed out that i need to obtain an army permit to enter the embassy police deputy director colonel alejandro sanchez said that the conflict could end in the next few hours the armed forces have ruled out military intervention to evict the embassy occupants but are using dissuasive actions to prompt them to leave meanwhile the group maintains that it will not end its occupation until the costa rican president mediates to ensure that our countrys government will end the repression and the antiriot police leave the area nine young women and 11 young men are involved in the occupation some of them are carrying weapons consul humberto murillo said fecmafan called for a march this morning beginning at the las americas plaza about 200 meters from the costa rican embassy to demand that the salvadoran government respect human rights and end the embassy occupation meanwhile the armed forces today beefed up security in san salvador by posting additional troops on avenues and at buildings and searching vehicles as part of operation atlacatl ii which is being implemented throughout the country to prevent terrorist actions paris afp in spanish at 1617 gmt reports that costa rican ambassador jesus fernandez was picked up by an ambulance on 5 october to be treated for a heart ailment it adds that one of nine reporters still inside the embassy called local stations to report that the police did not allow them to receive food provided by the green cross","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0549","doctext":"Archbishop Arturo Rivera y Damas may soon resolve the occupation of the Costa Rican embassy in San Salvador by 20 members of an opposition humanitarian group This group part of the Federation of Committees of Mothers and Relatives of Political Prisoners Missing and Murdered People FECMAFAN took control of the embassy on October 5th demanding an end to the governments repressive measures On the evening of the occupation the archbishop visited the embassy where Costa Rican Ambassador Jesus Fernandez Consul Humberto Murillo and First Secretary Luis de Anda were held hostage to evaluate the situation Fernandez met with the archbishop on the buildings first floor but was prevented by military personnel from accessing the third floor where the embassy offices are located Rivera y Damas emphasized the need for an army permit to enter the embassy Colonel Alejandro Sanchez the police deputy director suggested the conflict could soon be resolved The armed forces have opted against military intervention instead using dissuasive tactics to encourage the occupants to leave Despite this the group insists they will not vacate the embassy until the Costa Rican president mediates to end governmental repression and antiriot police withdraw The occupation includes nine young women and 11 young men some of whom are armed according to Consul Murillo FECMAFAN organized a march this morning from Las Americas plaza near the embassy to urge the Salvadoran government to respect human rights and end the embassy occupation Concurrently the armed forces have increased security in San Salvador deploying additional troops and conducting vehicle searches as part of operation Atlacatl II to prevent terrorist activities According to a Paris AFP report Ambassador Fernandez was taken by ambulance on October 5th for treatment of a heart condition Additionally a reporter inside the embassy informed local stations that police blocked them from receiving food from the Green Cross","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0550","doctext":"two terrorist bombings in northern bogota have wounded six persons and caused considerable damage the commander of the metropolitan police reported that the first bomb was placed at a colpatria bank branch on 86th street and 15th avenue this bomb caused heavy damage to the bank and wounded six passersby the wounded were taken to the country club clinic where they were treated and released the second bomb was placed by a young man at the telephone company office on 91st street and 15th avenue causing considerable damage the young man then entered a nearby carulla supermarket where citizens captured him","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0550","doctext":"Two terrorist bombings in northern Bogota injured six people and caused significant damage The metropolitan police commander stated that the first bomb was placed at a Colpatria bank branch on 86th Street and 15th Avenue heavily damaging the bank and injuring six bystanders The injured were taken to Country Club Clinic treated and released The second bomb was placed by a young man at the telephone company office on 91st Street and 15th Avenue causing extensive damage The young man then entered a nearby Carulla supermarket where citizens apprehended him","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0551","doctext":"four men who had 250 kg of dynamite with them were arrested today by the bogota police who said they had dismantled a band of individuals who were sowing terror in this city in order not to hinder the investigations the police did not disclose the names of the individuals who were captured during the intelligence operation in southwestern bogota a police spokesman reported that the four men were arrested following the 5 october arrest of a man who was carrying 15 kg of dynamite in a taxi shortly before that another terrorist was nearly lynched by some people who captured him in northern bogota after he placed an explosive device in a printshop a police patrol went to the site and prevented the private citizens and businessmen affected by the bombs from seriously harming the man who was nonetheless severely beaten the bogota police said that the arrest of these six terrorists in the last 24 hours aided in uncovering a plan to destroy an electrical generating center a police spokesman reported that the individuals were arrested thanks to the cooperation of the people he emphasized that the quick reaction by a group of businessmen led to the arrest of one of the terrorists the second terrorist was arrested by the police after a taxi driver refused to provide service and reported him as a suspect when the suspect was interrogated he disclosed information that allowed the police to locate a house in southern bogota where four men were hiding 250 kg of dynamite the terrorism affecting several colombian cities is the response from drug traffickers to colombian president virgilio barco who declared war on them in august","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0551","doctext":"Today Bogotá police apprehended four men in possession of 250 kg of dynamite claiming they had dismantled a group spreading fear in the city To protect the ongoing investigation the police withheld the identities of those captured during the intelligence operation in southwestern Bogotá A police representative stated that these arrests followed the October 5 arrest of a man transporting 15 kg of dynamite in a taxi Prior to this another terrorist narrowly escaped lynching in northern Bogotá by citizens who caught him placing an explosive device in a printshop A police patrol intervened to stop the affected private citizens and businessmen from severely injuring the man though he was still badly beaten The Bogotá police indicated that the capture of these six terrorists within the past 24 hours helped expose a plot to demolish an electrical generating center A police spokesperson acknowledged that public cooperation led to the arrests He highlighted the swift action of a group of businessmen that resulted in the capture of one terrorist The second was detained after a taxi driver suspicious of him refused service and reported him Upon interrogation this suspect revealed details that directed police to a house in southern Bogotá where the four men and 250 kg of dynamite were found The terrorism plaguing several Colombian cities is seen as a counteraction by drug traffickers against President Virgilio Barcos declaration of war on them in August","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0552","doctext":"according to military sources today three members of the peasant defense patrols were murdered by a column of shining path members and another two were wounded during an attack on huanta town in ayacucho province on 3 october the terrorists invaded calluchaca village 7 km northeast of huanta and attacked the members of the local peasant defense patrols among them their 38year old president fidel quispe and set their houses on fire a a result of the attack quispe isidoro saune and dionisio aguirre were killed federico paquillauvi and cirilo quispe were wounded according to the sources members of the peasant defense patrols in addition to opposing the members of the shining path participate in the peruvian flag raising ceremony every sunday at the plaza de armas in huantas the ceremony is headed by the local military authorities","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0552","doctext":"Military sources reported today that three members of the peasant defense patrols were killed by a Shining Path column and two others were injured during an attack on Huanta town in Ayacucho province On 3 October terrorists invaded Calluchaca village 7 km northeast of Huanta and assaulted the local peasant defense patrols including their 38yearold president Fidel Quispe setting their houses on fire As a result of the attack Quispe Isidoro Saune and Dionisio Aguirre lost their lives while Federico Paquillauvi and Cirilo Quispe were injured according to sources The peasant defense patrols not only oppose the Shining Path members but also participate in the Peruvian flagraising ceremony every Sunday at the Plaza de Armas in Huanta led by local military authorities","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0553","doctext":"guillermo larco cox president of the council of ministers and foreign minister today reiterated that the government will not negotiate with the kidnappers of television manager hector delgado parker because the governments legitimacy itself would be at stake larco cox also said that the meeting of group of eight presidents will be held as previously scheduled and that the government is implementing extreme security measures to guarantee the safety of visiting dignitaries and officials begin recording reporter has the meeting between the presidents of bolivia peru and colombia been moved from paracas larco cox it is a matter of logistics the organization of the two meetings in paracas and las dunas over 2 consecutive days would have meant a duplication of efforts in guaranteeing proper communications this is the only reason we have moved the site of the first meeting i have just had a meeting with the ambassadors of the countries making up the group of eight we explained to them all the security measures we are implementing not only for the personal security of dignitaries but also for the security of the buildings in which the meetings will be held perus image is at stake we have to be very careful to protect this image reporter has the meeting in trujillo been canceled larco cox we should not forget that we live in a city where rumors thrive like mushrooms i would not say the country is like that but it is true that rumors in this city usually spread out of control the meeting in trujillo will be held i am personally proud of it reporter where will the meeting between the presidents of peru bolivia and colombia be held larco cox in ica in the same place where the group of eight will meet the next day reporter will the group of eight discuss the situation in panama larco cox it is one of the most important issues on our agenda let us not forget that panama is one of the cofounders of the group of eight the group of eight is now more appropriately called the mechanism for political consultation and agreement but it was originally made up of the contadora group of which panama was a member and the contadora support group which was founded in lima when alan garcia took over reporter the security of the presidents is of great concern is each one arriving with their own security are there exceptional measures being implemented larco cox the dignitaries might bring their own personal security forces however our country will guarantee the security of the area the buildings and their personal security reporter foreign sources have been speculating that some presidents might not come what can you say as a representative of the host country larco cox the first thing we did was to call the ambassadors of these countries to a meeting because they also have an obligation to observe and assess our guarantees the result of the meeting was very positive they supported us without exceptions the ambassadors have found our explanation on the security measures being implemented very satisfactory these measures went into effect today some of you might have already observed the operations we are not only stopping traffic to check cars luggage and people traveling on buses but we have also kept a close watch on newcomers all foreigners who have arrived in the country over the past few days are being watched police are checking to see if they are in the hotels where they said they would be these operations are aimed at preventing any external aggression we also have our own risks and many men from the national police and the armed forces are involved in the security operations that began at noon today passage omitted end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0553","doctext":"Guillermo Larco Cox who serves as both the president of the Council of Ministers and the Foreign Minister reaffirmed today that the government will not enter into negotiations with the abductors of television executive Hector Delgado Parker as doing so would compromise the governments legitimacy Larco Cox also confirmed that the Group of Eight presidents meeting will proceed as originally planned with heightened security measures in place to ensure the safety of attending dignitaries and officials Recording begins Reporter Has the meeting between the presidents of Bolivia Peru and Colombia been relocated from Paracas Larco Cox This decision was based on logistical considerations Holding two meetings consecutively in Paracas and Las Dunas would have required duplicating efforts to secure effective communications This logistical challenge is the sole reason for relocating the first meeting I recently met with the ambassadors from the Group of Eight countries and detailed the comprehensive security measures we are implementing not just for the personal safety of dignitaries but also for the venues where the meetings will take place Perus reputation is on the line and we must diligently safeguard it Reporter Has the meeting in Trujillo been canceled Larco Cox Its important to recognize that rumors spread rapidly in our city though this isnt representative of the entire country Nevertheless the meeting in Trujillo will proceed as planned and I am personally proud of this Reporter Where will the meeting between the presidents of Peru Bolivia and Colombia take place Larco Cox It will be held in Ica at the same location where the Group of Eight will convene the following day Reporter Will the Group of Eight address the situation in Panama Larco Cox Yes it is among the most critical topics on our agenda Panama is a founding member of the Group of Eight which is now more accurately described as the Mechanism for Political Consultation and Agreement Initially it consisted of the Contadora Group including Panama and the Contadora Support Group established in Lima during Alan Garcias tenure Reporter There is significant concern over the presidents security Will they each bring their own security forces Are exceptional measures being taken Larco Cox While the dignitaries may bring their personal security teams our country will ensure the overall security of the area the buildings and their personal safety Reporter There are foreign speculations that some presidents might not attend What is your response as the host countrys representative Larco Cox We promptly convened a meeting with the ambassadors of these nations who also bear responsibility for evaluating our security assurances The outcome was very favorable they unanimously supported us The ambassadors found our explanation of the security measures very satisfactory and these measures were implemented today Some of you might have already noticed the operations we are not only stopping traffic to inspect cars luggage and bus passengers but we are also closely monitoring new arrivals All foreign visitors who have entered the country in recent days are under surveillance Police are verifying their presence in the hotels they indicated These operations aim to prevent any external threats Additionally we face our own risks and numerous members of the national police and armed forces are involved in the security operations that commenced at noon today Passage omitted Recording ends","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0554","doctext":"today president carlos menem said that he is willing to accept all the political costs that may emerge from the presidential pardon to military men and civilians who violated human rights the pardon was ordered with the signing of several decrees today menem talked with reporters about the pardon he said i cannot estimate what the political costs will be i do not know whether they will be many or not but i will assume my responsibility for the costs what interests me is my country my people menem added acquittal means pardon and from now on all those who recently violated human rights have been pardoned menem said that it is basically important for all of us to be able to build an argentina where it will be worth living regarding those pardoned menem said that he wished them well and that they should work in peace here in argentina or anywhere else he indicated that he is willing without any problems to meet with them because if the president pardoned them in the name of what he represents and if in some way he represents the law and a large sector of the community then i am willing to talk with anyone who wants sentence as received he denied having been pressured to implement the pardon quickly either by the armed forces or civilians he pointed out that there is a man who did not get the benefit of the presidential pardon he is admiral armando lambruschini whose 15yearold daughter was murdered by a bomb these are the things that must be taken into consideration whem measures of this type are implemented menem concluded by saying that this measure which i take under my responsibility has the support of the justicialist party and other parties in addition to a very important sector of the catholic church and other religious organizations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0554","doctext":"Today President Carlos Menem declared his readiness to bear all the political repercussions that may arise from the presidential pardon granted to military personnel and civilians involved in human rights violations This pardon was enacted through the signing of several decrees today In his discussion with reporters Menem stated I cannot predict the political impact I do not know if it will be significant or not but I will take responsibility for it What matters to me is my country my people He added A pardon implies forgiveness and from now on all those who recently violated human rights are forgiven Menem emphasized the importance of building an Argentina where life is valuable for everyone Concerning those pardoned he expressed his well wishes and hoped they could live peacefully in Argentina or elsewhere He also mentioned his openness to meet with them reasoning that if the president pardoned them in the name of what he represents and if he represents the law and a significant part of the community then I am open to conversations with anyone interested Menem denied any pressure to expedite the pardon from either the armed forces or civilians He highlighted that one individual did not receive the presidential pardon Admiral Armando Lambruschini whose 15yearold daughter was killed by a bomb Such considerations are crucial when implementing measures of this kind Menem concluded by asserting that this decision which I take upon myself is supported by the Justicialist Party other political parties a significant sector of the Catholic Church and other religious organizations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0555","doctext":"the medellin cartel bosses have proposed to the colombian government a demobilization plan that would entail the end of drug trafficking activities the surrender of weapons and the repatriation of capital in exchange for a pardon the plan would be implemented within 3 months at the latest according to information published today on the already famous governmentmafia dialogue by la prensa the opposition newspaper la prensa of bogota yesterday published a report according to which secretary general of the presidency german montoya acting on behalf of the government held peace talks for a year with spokesmen for the drug traffickers the official has denied this report and described it as harmful and slanderous according to newspaper reports the cartel bosses presented the plan to the presidency in september 1988 and the presidency should have worked on it directly and secretly the proposal which had three phases was formulated after the mafia bosses had decided to accept president virgilio barcos peace plan which was proposed to the country on 1 september 1988 without hesitation according to the cartel plan in addition to granting the pardon the government had to lift the state of siege regulations to fight terrorism and drug trafficking and to secure from the united states a judicial pardon for colombians wanted by us federal courts this last aspect was the biggest obstacle in the negotiations process because the colombian officials did not find a way to discuss the matter with the us administration which has decided to fight the problem militarily according to former minister joaquin vallejo who acted as a spokesman for the drug traffickers in the talks with the government according to vallejo a tripartite dialogue between colombia and the united states and the european countries cocaine consumers on the nonextradition of colombians was an essential requirement for montoya to go ahead with the pacification contacts the former minister said the colombian government declared war on drug traffickers because the us government had taken this measure first he added after the numerous murders of the recent months the president thought it impossible to keep talking with the drug bosses in actions that observers described as inexplicable assassins paid by the cocaine cartels killed five colombian personalities including presidential hopeful luis carlos galan between 27 june and 18 august meanwhile the government of president virgilio barco today continued to be severely criticized and accused of handling the antidrug struggle with a double standard and concealing many truths related to drug trafficking alvaro leyva presidential hopeful of the opposition social conservative party who secured the documents that la prensa published pointed out i want the full truth to be disclosed because the fate of the colombian people is at stake leyva finally said i want to know all it is a sad thing dead men cannot speak particularly those who always thought the government meant business and who thought that in this country authorities do what they say they will","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0555","doctext":"The leaders of the Medellin cartel have suggested a demobilization plan to the Colombian government which would involve halting drug trafficking surrendering weapons and repatriating funds in return for a pardon According to a report in the opposition newspaper La Prensa this plan would be executed within three months La Prensa also claimed that German Montoya Secretary General of the Presidency had engaged in yearlong peace talks with representatives of the drug traffickers on behalf of the government a claim Montoya has strongly denied labeling it as harmful and slanderous The cartel leaders initially presented their proposal to the government in September 1988 urging direct and secret negotiations Their plan which had three stages was a response to President Virgilio Barcos peace initiative announced on 1 September 1988 The cartels conditions included lifting the state of siege laws aimed at combating terrorism and drug trafficking and securing a judicial pardon from the United States for Colombians wanted by US federal courts Former minister Joaquin Vallejo who acted as a spokesman for the drug bosses cited this US pardon as the main stumbling block as Colombian officials struggled to negotiate with the US which had opted for a military approach to the issue Vallejo suggested that a tripartite dialogue involving Colombia the US and European cocaineconsuming countries on the nonextradition of Colombians was vital for Montoya to proceed with pacification efforts He further stated that the Colombian government declared war on drug traffickers following the US governments lead The recent brutal murders of five Colombian figures including presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan by assassins hired by the cocaine cartels between 27 June and 18 August made further dialogue with the drug bosses untenable for the president Meanwhile President Barcos government faces severe criticism for allegedly handling the antidrug campaign with a double standard and hiding many truths about drug trafficking Alvaro Leyva an opposition presidential hopeful from the Social Conservative Party who obtained the documents published by La Prensa demanded full disclosure of the truth emphasizing the importance of transparency for the Colombian peoples future Leyva lamented the silence of the deceased particularly those who believed in the governments integrity and commitment to its promises","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0556","doctext":"the 19 april movement m19 which recently layed down its weapons to rejoin civilian life after accepting the peace process proposed by the government of president virgilio barco became a political party today in the hope of ruling the country at the end of the m19s annual conference held in the southwestern city of popayan cauca province the movement was formally constituted as a political organization with its leader carlos pizaro leongomez proclaimed as a presidential hopeful the m19 guerrilla group founded in the early 1970s and considered one of the countrys most active became renowned when it occupied the dominican embassy in bogota and held several ambassadors hostage and when it later occupied the palace of justice where several magistrates and subversives were killed the m19 announced the composition of its directorate which is headed by pizarro leongomez and includes some members of the m19s political leadership such as antonio navarro german rojas otti patino and libardo parra it also includes marco chalita who will run for the senate for the southern province of huila and vera greiff rosemberg pabon anyair artunduaga and heber bustamante the m19 considers it a priority task to create a foundation based in the caribbean port of santa marta which will manage funds to aid the relatives of slain guerrillas the foundation will be named after jaime bateman ideologist and founder of the guerrilla organization who was killed in an airplane accident in panama","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0556","doctext":"The 19 April Movement M19 which recently agreed to a peace process and disarmed to reintegrate into civilian life under President Virgilio Barcos administration has transformed into a political party with aspirations to govern the nation At the conclusion of their annual conference in Popayan Cauca province the M19 was officially established as a political entity naming its leader Carlos Pizarro Leongomez as a presidential candidate The M19 guerrilla group established in the early 1970s and known for its high activity gained notoriety by seizing the Dominican embassy in Bogota and taking several ambassadors hostage as well as occupying the Palace of Justice which resulted in the deaths of several magistrates and insurgents The M19 announced its leadership team led by Pizarro Leongomez and including political figures like Antonio Navarro German Rojas Otti Patino and Libardo Parra The team also features Marco Chalita who will campaign for the Senate representing Huila province along with Vera Greiff Rosemberg Pabon Anyair Artunduaga and Heber Bustamante A key objective for the M19 is to establish a foundation in Santa Marta a Caribbean port city to support the families of fallen guerrillas This foundation will be named after Jaime Bateman the groups ideologist and founder who perished in a plane crash in Panama","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0557","doctext":"the peruvian government has established unprecedented security measures to guarantee the safety of the group of eight presidents and foreign ministers who will begin meeting on 9 october in trujillo the countrys thirdlargest city 570 km north of lima according to media reports some 15000 officers including police army navy and air force personnel will be responsible for security at trujillo and ica 300 km south of lima argentine president carlos menem brazilian president jose sarney colombian president virgilio barco uruguayan president julio maria sanguinetti mexican president carlos salinas venezuelan president carlos andres perez and peruvian president alan garcia will meet at the las dunas hotel in ica 1112 october hotel workers and employees have been replaced as a preventive measure the presidents of peru colombia and bolivia will also be meeting in ica on 10 october to analyze the problem of drug trafficking which affects their countries especially this meeting was originally planned for paracas a town near ica but was moved to ica for security reasons the national police have been confined to barracks throughout the country since last night because according to sources it is expected that the shining path and the tupac amaru revolutionary movement mrta will try to stage violent acts during the meetings the guards around the embassies of the group of eight countries have been reinforced with police dogs trained to detect explosives police have also arrested thousands of people in lima to check on any possible connections to guerrilla movements or to see if they have accounts to settle with the courts the roundups are also being carried out to find local television magnate hector delgado parker who was apparently kidnapped by the mrta during an incident in which delgados driver was killed and his bodyguard wounded the kidnapping was carried out by a group of people two of whom were dressed in police uniforms in the streets of lima on 4 october newspaper sources today said that an alleged lieutenant to mrta chief victor polay who has been in prison since december 1988 has also been arrested","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0557","doctext":"The Peruvian government has implemented stringent security measures to ensure the safety of eight presidents and foreign ministers who will convene in Trujillo the countrys thirdlargest city located 570 km north of Lima on 9 October Media reports indicate that around 15000 security personnel including police army navy and air force will oversee security in Trujillo and Ica 300 km south of Lima Presidents Carlos Menem of Argentina Jose Sarney of Brazil Virgilio Barco of Colombia Julio Maria Sanguinetti of Uruguay Carlos Salinas of Mexico Carlos Andres Perez of Venezuela and Alan Garcia of Peru will assemble at the Las Dunas hotel in Ica on 1112 October As a precaution hotel staff have been replaced Presidents of Peru Colombia and Bolivia will also meet in Ica on 10 October to discuss drug trafficking issues affecting their nations This meeting initially scheduled for Paracas near Ica was relocated for security reasons Nationwide the national police have been confined to barracks since last night due to anticipated violent acts by the Shining Path and the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA during the meetings Security around the embassies of the eight countries has been heightened with police dogs trained to detect explosives Thousands have been detained in Lima to investigate potential guerrilla affiliations or unresolved legal matters These roundups aim to locate local television magnate Hector Delgado Parker reportedly kidnapped by the MRTA in an incident on 4 October where Delgados driver was killed and his bodyguard injured The kidnapping was executed by a group of people including two dressed in police uniforms Additionally a supposed lieutenant of MRTA leader Victor Polay imprisoned since December 1988 was arrested according to newspaper sources today","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0558","doctext":"according to a confidential peruvian military intelligence document published today by the lima daily la republica the peruvian shining path guerrilla organization is planning to provoke a food shortage in lima according to the report this alleged shining path strategy based on the theory by the leader of the chinese revolution mao zedong of laying siege to the city from the countryside is part of the terrorists efforts to boycott the municipal elections of 12 november 1989 and subsequently the general and congressional elections of april 1990 according to passages from the document published in la republica the shining path has reportedly gained control over an important sector of limas food supply and marketing network official sources have pointed out that farmer in the valleys of the peruvian coast area have been threatened by shining path people so that they neither harvest nor sell their products similar intimidating actions are also expected in the sierra valleys and the peruvian jungle area the same sources noted peruvian military intelligence officials also expect the terrorists to take direct action within the next few days by burning the trucks that supply lima with foodstuffs this sabotage the document points out would be accompanied by massive actions against the electric power supply system aimed at reducing the refrigerated storage capacity of limas main food suppliers the reports points out that the boycott of the municipal elections will be accompanied by a shining path call to hold a national armed stoppage for 12 november 1989 which will serve as a trial for similar actions in the april 1990 general elections elsewhere a car bomb exploded last night in the town of barranca lima department close to where former education minister grover pango is staying four people were injured and property was damaged terrorist groups also blew up several highvoltage towers a blackout was reported in barranca and neighboring towns according to a report published by la republica the terrorist escalation began last friday 6 october in lima and two policemen died in the town of cerro blanco in huancayo the capital of junin department in the peruvian central sierra the santa isabel high school has been the target of 10 bomb attacks over the past few days the attacks have apparently been perpetrated by terrorists who have infiltrated themselves into the 5000 santa isabel high school students only property damage has been reported as a result of the attacks","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":true,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0558","doctext":"According to a confidential Peruvian military intelligence document reported by Lima daily La Republica the Shining Path guerrilla organization is allegedly planning to incite a food shortage in Lima The document claims this strategy inspired by Mao Zedongs theory of laying siege to the city from the countryside aims to disrupt the municipal elections on 12 November 1989 and the general and congressional elections in April 1990 As per excerpts published in La Republica the Shining Path is said to have taken control of a significant portion of Limas food distribution network Official sources indicate that farmers in the coastal valleys of Peru have been threatened by Shining Path people to prevent them from harvesting or selling their products Similar threats are anticipated in the sierra valleys and the Peruvian jungle Military intelligence officials also foresee the terrorists taking direct action imminently such as burning trucks that deliver food to Lima This sabotage is expected to coincide with largescale attacks on the electric power supply aiming to diminish the refrigerated storage capacity of Limas primary food suppliers The document also notes that the boycott of the municipal elections will be paired with a Shining Path call for a national armed stoppage on 12 November 1989 serving as a precursor to similar actions during the April 1990 general elections Additionally a car bomb detonated last night in Barranca Lima department near where former education minister Grover Pango is residing injuring four people and causing property damage Terrorist groups also destroyed several highvoltage towers causing a blackout in Barranca and nearby towns La Republica reports that the terrorist escalation started on Friday 6 October in Lima resulting in the deaths of two policemen in Cerro Blanco In Huancayo the capital of Junin department in central Peru the Santa Isabel High School has suffered 10 bomb attacks recently attributed to terrorists who have infiltrated the schools 5000 students These attacks have so far only resulted in property damage","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":true,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0559","doctext":"today in the city of trujillo the foreign ministers of argentina brazil mexico and peru began discussing the possibility of ousting panama from the group of eight and eventually accepting ecuador in its place the possibility of expelling panama from the group was discussed even though argentine foreign minister domingo cavallo said the issue was not on the agenda asked about the possible ousting of panama from the group of eight and replacing it with ecuador argentine foreign minister domingo cavallo told efe we are going to listen to the proposal but we prefer not to comment for the time being we will see within the context of the meeting what the basis for that proposal is cavallo added we do not have proposals or initiatives any different from the issues to be discussed on panama mexican foreign minister fernando solana told efe that the preparatory foreign ministers meeting will discuss the panamanian issue and that mexico will decide its stance at the appropriate time brazilian foreign minister roberto de abreu said in this city yesterday that brazil has an individual position but will accept and support a joint agreement peruvian foreign minister guillermo larco cox also said yesterday that peru will propose the final separation of panama from the group of eight larco added that president alan garcia will propose the separation of panama from the group during the summit meeting that will be held with the presidents of argentina brazil colombia mexico uruguay and venezuela on 11 and 12 october the meeting will take place in ica 850 km south of trujillo today larco cox opened the group of eight foreign ministers meeting in trujillo the foreign ministers of colombia and venezuela were absent because they will go directly to ica with their respective presidents in a brief speech larco cox called on the other representatives to struggle for the unity integration and independence in the region cox added we must work for overall development we propose as an act of justice the integration of the continent which is necessary for the economic and social development of our people he added that the integration process cannot be an isolated process and that unity can only be effective if the countries rescue the historic values which consolidated the independence of the americas the ministers also discussed in addition to the panamanian and ecuadoran case the drug trafficking problem joint action to deal with the regions foreign debt estimated at 420 billion and terrorism the proposals made in trujillo will be discussed by the seven presidents in ica the foreign ministers meeting is being held under police and military control to prevent terrorist attacks on 4 october a car bomb exploded about 500 meters from the meeting site fortunately there was only property damage some of the security measures included the change of the foreign ministers arrival times and some changes in the official program there is strict police control near the cesar vallejo civic center where the ministers are meeting vehicle and pedestrian traffic was prohibited within about 200 meters of the center the first meeting of the group of eight was held in acapulco mexico in 1987 and the second meeting was held in punta del este uruguay in 1988","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0559","doctext":"In Trujillo today foreign ministers from Argentina Brazil Mexico and Peru initiated talks about potentially removing Panama from the Group of Eight and possibly admitting Ecuador as a new member Although the Argentine Foreign Minister Domingo Cavallo mentioned that the expulsion of Panama was not on the official agenda discussions on the matter took place When questioned about replacing Panama with Ecuador Cavallo stated to EFE that they would consider the proposal but preferred to withhold comments until the context of the meeting was clearer Cavallo emphasized that they had no new proposals or initiatives beyond the prediscussed issues related to Panama Mexican Foreign Minister Fernando Solana indicated that the preparatory meeting would address the Panamanian issue with Mexico determining its position at the appropriate time Brazilian Foreign Minister Roberto de Abreu expressed Brazils willingness to support a collective decision despite having an individual stance Peruvian Foreign Minister Guillermo Larco Cox announced that Peru intends to advocate for Panamas final removal from the group with President Alan Garcia expected to present this proposal during the summit with leaders from Argentina Brazil Colombia Mexico Uruguay and Venezuela on 11 and 12 October in Ica located 850 km south of Trujillo Today Larco Cox inaugurated the Group of Eight foreign ministers meeting in Trujillo with Colombian and Venezuelan ministers absent as they would join their presidents directly in Ica In his brief address Larco Cox urged the delegates to strive for regional unity integration and independence highlighting the necessity of continental integration for the economic and social development of their populations He stressed that integration must not occur in isolation and that unity would only be effective by preserving historical values that secured the Americas independence The ministers also deliberated on the issues of drug trafficking coordinated efforts regarding the regions 420 billion foreign debt and terrorism Proposals from Trujillo will be reviewed by the seven presidents in Ica The foreign ministers meeting is under stringent police and military surveillance to thwart terrorist attacks On October 4 a car bomb detonated about 500 meters from the meeting venue causing only property damage Security measures included adjusting the arrival timings of the ministers and modifying the official program with stringent police control around the Cesar Vallejo Civic Center where the meeting is taking place Both vehicle and pedestrian access within approximately 200 meters of the center is restricted The Group of Eight first convened in Acapulco Mexico in 1987 followed by a second meeting in Punta del Este Uruguay in 1988","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0560","doctext":"marta luz lopez manager of el espectador in medellin was killed by motorcycleriding gunmen at noon today her mother marta orozco lopez was wounded in the attack and is now being treated at the soma clinic in that city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0560","doctext":"At noon today motorcycleriding gunmen killed Marta Luz Lopez the manager of El Espectador in Medellin Her mother Marta Orozco Lopez was injured in the attack and is currently receiving treatment at Soma Clinic in the same city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0561","doctext":"guatemalan president vinicio cerezo today announced the appointment of ariel rivera irias as the new foreign minister to replace mario palencia cerezo also appointed new government and finance ministers general carlos augusto morales and francisco pinto casarola respectively to replace roberto valle and rodolfo paiz meanwhile gonzalo menendez de la riva guatemalas human rights attorney general today presented his irrevocable resignation to the post that he had held since 1987 menendez who is 82yearsold explained that he was resigning because i feel tired due to my advanced age and added that this was for absolutely personal reasons at the government palace the president explained that the changes are part of a project and organization of his 500day administration program vinicio cerezo also announced the appointment of humberto lau as president of the metropolitan urban and rural development council this position had been vacant since 1 august when danilo varillas christian democratic leader and former guatemalan ambassador to spain was shot to death roberto valle who will return to congress as a deputy was criticized by political leaders and social segments of the population for his inability to curb violence the president pointed out that paiz might become a vice presidential candidate in next years general elections","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0561","doctext":"Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo today named Ariel Rivera Irias as the new foreign minister replacing Mario Palencia Additionally Cerezo appointed General Carlos Augusto Morales as the new government minister and Francisco Pinto Casarola as the new finance minister taking over from Roberto Valle and Rodolfo Paiz respectively Simultaneously Gonzalo Menendez de la Riva who has served as Guatemalas human rights attorney general since 1987 submitted his irrevocable resignation citing his exhaustion due to old agehe is 82as the reason for stepping down for absolutely personal reasons At the government palace President Cerezo explained that these changes are part of a reorganization aligned with his 500day administration plan He also announced Humberto Lau as the new president of the Metropolitan Urban and Rural Development Council filling the position left vacant since August 1 when Danilo Varillas a Christian Democratic leader and former ambassador to Spain was fatally shot Roberto Valle returning to his role as a congressional deputy faced criticism from political leaders and various sectors of the population for failing to reduce violence The president also noted that Paiz might run as a vicepresidential candidate in the upcoming general elections","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0562","doctext":"greetings comrade guatemala always comes up in central american news we know little about guatemala international news agencies block reports from guatemala we have learned that in addition to the atmosphere of chaos and instability repression has increased in the last 7 months it was reported recently that 2000 people have been killed 2500 wounded many of them crippled and hundreds over 800 are missing we have taken the opportunity of a visit paid by mr rodrigo asturias who is member of the urng military directorate and is also known as commander gaspar not only in guatemala and central america but throughout the world to talk and clear some matters pertaining to guatemala commander gaspar some steps have been taken to find a negotiated solution that is steps have been taken to begin a dialogue between the guerrilla and the guatemalan government some journalists and specialists wonder if the search for a negotiated solution is compatible with the situation prevailing in guatemala what could you tell us about this asturias i believe this is an interesting question that needs to be clarified at the end of september the urng general command made a new proposal aimed at finding a political solution to the internal armed conflict our country is experiencing the proposal to find a political solution and to establish a dialogue as a first step to create the conditions is very important because it entails an increased effort in the struggle for democracy we do not think of dialogue and negotiation as a demobilization element but as an extremely active element as a clarifying element to find and put in place consensus with democratic solutions this is why although there has been in fact an increase of repression which by the way it was brutally intensified last month the proposal to find a political solution and the call all national sectors without exception to begin contacts talks and dialogue with the unrg despite the fact that the government continues to refuse them and continues maintaining a closed position it is an important step in the democratic struggle reporter commander gaspar insisting in the last part of your response what are the basis in which this type of talks and dialogue could be initiated asturias since october 1987 when its first dialogue initiative was established the general command has said preestablished conditions are not necessary but that the countrys fundamental problems should be included in the dialogue and the preparation of the agenda the main problem the country has and has had in the last few years is the lack of respect toward human rights the militarization of the guatemalan society and the generalized oppression experienced therefore we believe the main point that needs to be addressed in the agenda is the democratization reporter speaking of the internal situation from the military point of view news agency report every day of missing persons killings and tortures are the ones everyone knows as the death squadrons increasing their activities asturias indeed there has been an increase in repression we could say without being mistaken that there is a terrorist escalation headed by state security forces it is very important to denounce and to be clear on this because the ones that are carrying out this repression and the ones that are taking forward this terror campaign are not paramilitary groups as the people have been led to believe and they are not extremeright civilian groups they are army operative groups that act based on information charges suspicions or many times blindly to see what information they can find in what way they can hit or infiltrate the peoples and revolutionary movement we are faced with an escalation of the strongest state terrorism it cannot be confused with death squadrons or differences within the right wing the army is the one responsible of the repression continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0562","doctext":"Greetings comrade Guatemala frequently appears in Central American news Our knowledge about Guatemala is limited International news agencies often block reports from there Recently we learned that the repression has intensified over the past seven months amid chaos and instability Reports indicate 2000 people have been killed 2500 woundedmany now disabledand over 800 are missing We had the chance to speak with Mr Rodrigo Asturias a member of the URNG military directorate known as Commander Gaspar globally during his visit Commander Gaspar mentioned that efforts are underway to find a negotiated solution initiating dialogue between the guerrillas and the Guatemalan government Specialists question if such efforts align with the current situation in Guatemala Asturias clarified that in late September the URNG general command proposed a political solution to the internal armed conflict This proposal is crucial as it represents an intensified effort for democracy Dialogue and negotiation are not seen as demobilizing but as active clarifying elements to reach a democratic consensus Despite increased repression which escalated brutally last month the call for a political solution and dialogue with all national sectors persists even as the government remains unresponsive and maintains a rigid stance This is a significant step in the democratic struggle When asked about the basis for initiating these talks Asturias stated that since October 1987 the general command has emphasized that preconditions are unnecessary but the dialogue must address the countrys fundamental problems notably the lack of respect for human rights societal militarization and generalized oppression Therefore democratization should be a primary agenda point Regarding the military situation news agencies report daily on disappearances killings and torture There is an increase in activities by those known as death squads Asturias confirmed the rise in repression describing it as a stateled terrorist escalation It is crucial to denounce and clarify this as the repression is carried out by state security forces not paramilitary or extremeright civilian groups Army operative groups acting on information charges suspicions or sometimes blindly are responsible for this terror campaign targeting the peoples and revolutionary movements This escalation of state terrorism must not be confused with death squads or rightwing factions the army is accountable for the repression","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0563","doctext":"several armed clashes within national territory on 8 october resulted in at least 8 killed and more than 20 injured including guerillas and soldiers a government report said today the armed forces press committee coprefa said that at least four soldiers were killed and eight were wounded when the rebels ambushed a military truck near san vicente 60 km east of san salvador in addition two farabundo marti national liberation front rebels were killed in heavy fighting in ciudad barrios san miguel department the report added two more rebels were killed and an unspecified number of guerrillas and soldiers were wounded in armed actions in the countrys east the report also said finally a store was partially destroyed in san salvador on the night of 8 october when a powerful bomb allegedly planted by urban guerrillas exploded there were no casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0563","doctext":"A report released today disclosed that multiple armed confrontations on 8 October within the nation resulted in at least 8 fatalities and over 20 injuries encompassing both guerrillas and soldiers The armed forces press committee COPREFA indicated that rebels ambushed a military vehicle near San Vicente approximately 60 km east of San Salvador leading to the deaths of four soldiers and injuries to eight others Additionally two Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front rebels were killed during intense combat in Ciudad Barrios within the San Miguel department The report further mentioned that two more rebels died and an unspecified number of guerrillas and soldiers were wounded in skirmishes in the eastern part of the country Lastly a powerful bomb believed to have been placed by urban guerrillas detonated on the night of 8 October partially destroying a store in San Salvador fortunately there were no casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0564","doctext":"jose rafael abello silva chief of the drug trafficking cartel on the coast and fourth man in the medellin cartel was arrested by the administrative department of security das in northern bogota during the last few hours abello is wanted by a us federal court in oklahoma the united states for conspiracy to distribute drugs active in the marijuana business during the last decade and is now responsible for the transportation of a substantial part of the cocaine which the medellin cartel sends to the united states avello 34 native of santa marta had been arrested in early 1988 for illegal possession of weapons on the atlantic coast shortly after luis carlos galans assassination the us government asked for his extradition bearing in mind that the federal court in oklahoma is trying him for drug trafficking his extradition is taken for grantyed and it is believed that it will take place once all legal requirements are met which will not be before 1 week das sources said that mono avello offered 100 million pesos to the six detectives who arrested him last night at an exclusive restaurant in bogotas northern section the authorities had been trailing him in bogota for several days the army has occupied several of his properties on the atlantic coast and has seized vehicles and yachts belonging to him in another development it has been learned that peruvian justice yesterday insisted again on the extradition of evaristo porras ardila who escaped from a jail in peru while serving a sentence for drug trafficking end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0564","doctext":"Jose Rafael Abello Silva a highranking member of the Medellin cartel and leader of a coastal drug trafficking ring was apprehended by the Administrative Department of Security DAS in northern Bogota in recent hours Abello is wanted by a US federal court in Oklahoma on charges of drug distribution conspiracy Having been active in the marijuana trade over the past decade he now oversees a large portion of the cocaine shipments from the Medellin cartel to the US Abello 34 originally from Santa Marta was previously arrested in early 1988 for illegal weapons possession on the Atlantic coast Following the assassination of Luis Carlos Galan the US government requested his extradition considering the Oklahoma courts ongoing drug trafficking case against him His extradition is expected to proceed once all legal formalities are completed which will take at least a week DAS sources revealed that Abello also known as Mono attempted to bribe the six detectives who captured him last night at a highend restaurant in northern Bogota with 100 million pesos Authorities had been monitoring him in Bogota for several days The army has taken control of several of his properties on the Atlantic coast and confiscated vehicles and yachts owned by him Additionally it was reported that Peruvian authorities reiterated their demand for the extradition of Evaristo Porras Ardila who escaped from a Peruvian prison while serving a sentence for drug trafficking end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0565","doctext":"several salvadoran sectors have condemned the murder of the wife of the deputy editor of el diario de hoy she was riddled with bullets near the central american university this morning salvadoran president alfredo cristiani has described the action as terrorist he said this is a flagrant violation of human rights which will surely also be condemned by the un high commissioner for human rights pastor ribrejo who is in the country begin recording cristiani the last straw is that terrorists without any risk to themselves kill defenseless women this particular lady was accompanied by her children one of whom was wounded we think this is the limit we are not sure who did it but considering the nature of the action it appears to be a terrorist crime we already know who perpetrates such actions we think this is part of what the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front has been doing they have been silencing voices that uphold philosophies that run contrary to theirs end recording referring to the presence of pastor ribrejo in the country cristiani said the un official will be able to confirm that the policy of the salvadoran government and armed forces does not fit the violation of the human rights begin recording cristiani i will not refer to monsignor arturo rivera y damas alone but to all of the organizations linked to the fmln that have been trying to discredit the government i think dr ribrejo will be able to confirm that neither the government nor the armed forces are in the habit of violating human rights i think if one tries to be objective and realistic he will realize that the fmln has been trying to make the homeland fall into a state of total anarchy i think the armed forces have acted very professionally the governments policy has been to try to seek solutions through reason rather than violence these events must be seen in the light of what the fmln said it would do it said it would unleash even greater violence end recording as for the upcoming dialogue meeting to be held in san jose on 16 and 17 october cristiani said a commission is ready to resume talks with the fmln to which a ceasefire will be proposed among other things cristiani said that the costa rican government has reported working on the logistics of the meeting so the talks can be held in peace","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0565","doctext":"Various sectors in El Salvador have denounced the murder of the spouse of the deputy editor of El Diario de Hoy She was shot multiple times near the Central American University this morning President Alfredo Cristiani has labeled the incident as a terrorist attack calling it a blatant human rights violation which he believes will also be condemned by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Pastor Ribrejo who is currently in the country Cristiani stated that the ultimate outrage is that terrorists without endangering themselves are killing defenseless women The victim was with her children one of whom was injured He expressed uncertainty about the perpetrators but suggested the nature of the act points to terrorism specifically implicating the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN for such actions accusing them of silencing dissenting voices Cristiani emphasized that Pastor Ribrejos presence in the country will allow him to verify that the Salvadoran government and armed forces do not engage in human rights violations He criticized organizations linked to the FMLN for attempting to tarnish the governments reputation and noted that if viewed objectively it would be evident that the FMLN aims to plunge the country into chaos He praised the professionalism of the armed forces and reiterated the governments commitment to resolving issues through dialogue rather than violence Cristiani highlighted that these events must be understood in the context of the FMLNs threats of increased violence Concerning the upcoming dialogue in San Jose on October 16 and 17 he mentioned that a commission is prepared to resume discussions with the FMLN where a ceasefire will be among the proposals He also noted that the Costa Rican government is working on the logistics to ensure the talks proceed peacefully","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0566","doctext":"through decree no 1003 the executive branch has pardoned several terrorists from different armed organizations and some members of uruguays military and police who participated in the repression of terrorism in argentina the most wellknown individuals are fernando vaca narvaja roberto perdia oscar bidegain miguel bonasso norman briski gonzalo and rene chavez rodolfo galimberti jaime dri and raul and osvaldo lovey all of whom are linked to the montoneros subversive organization the list also includes maria antonia berger ruben jesus emperador and fermin angel nunez decree no 1003 for reasons identical to those of decree no 1002 which pardons military officers who participated in the antisubversive repression states that above any other consideration of reasons of doctrinary or ideological positions it is necessary to adopt measures that will create the appropriate conditions to arrive at a definite reconciliation of all the argentine people thanks to the spiritual greatness of the men and women of this country the decree states that this measure is only a political mechanism forseen by the constitution to create conditions for national pacification although it does not mean that this objective has been reached the decree also includes the names of the uruguayan officers who stood trial for participating in argentinas antisubversive repression inthe case entitled rodriguez larreta piera enrique on charges jose gavazzo jorge silveira manuel cordero and hugo campos hermida the names of those pardoned are national federal criminal court no 3 of the federal capital case no 42335 bis rodriguez larreta piera enrique on charges gavazzo jose nino silveira jorge cordero manuel campos hermida hugo national criminal court no 5 of the federal capital case no 1199 entitled firelli enrique horacio on violation of article 189 bis of the penal code law no 20840 on murder and unlawful association for criminal purposes attached to case no 1430 on alemann juan mino ventura y consigleri silvio victims of murder and torture vaca narvaja fernando hugo perdia roberto cirilo bidegain oscar raul case no 223086 entitled firmenich mario eduardo and others on murder violation of law no 20840 vaca narvaja fernando hugo national federal court no 6 of the federal capital case no 5148 entitled bavio gerardo and others on violation of article 210 of the penal code bavio gerardo berman silvia berrozpe eduardo bonasso miguel brisky naum chavez gonzalo leonidas chavez rene gelman juan massaferro lidia orgambide pedro rappari de lencinas nilda sanz de llorente susana diaz olimpia fernandez long pablo galimberti rodolfo pedreira manuel ramos pablo rodriguez anido julio dri jaime vaca narvaja daniel case no 4679 entitled firmenich mario eduardo and others on violation of article 210 of the penal code vaca narvaja fernando perdia roberto cirilo bidegain oscar raul case no 5048 entitled levey osvaldo raul and lewinger jorge omar on violation of article 210 of the penal code lovey osvaldo raul lewinger jorge omar case no 544887 entitled yacuzzi rafael on violation of article 210 of the penal code no closing quotation marks as published yacuzzi rafael san isidro criminal court case no 1768078 entitled klein guillermo walter on torture harm attack and disobedience of authorities public intimidation and murder vaca narvaja fernando hugo bidegain perdia roberto cirilo case no 95985 entitled metz heinrich franz on kidnapping and extortion magario raul jose melchor daleo graciela beatriz clasiregui marcelino eduardo quinteros jose daniel larralde amalia maria cubas lisandro raul mendez jorge weissen ana dora alberti de murphy graciela estela murphy santiago ulises lujan jesus maria soria ricardo ahumada roberto jose portomene alicia espinosa eduardo gomez norberto morcillo maria alicia creus carlos schmelin german islas jose luis khun guillermo adrian marcus adriana ruth grigena gustavo alberto berger maria antonia pastoriza lilia victoria larralde luz maria federal court no 1 of moron case no 8814 entitled rodriguez lazaro martin on violation of article 310 bis of the penal code rodriguez lazaro martin federal court no 1 of san martin case no 41811 on the investigation of the kidnapping and extortion of juan and jorge born no quotation marks as published magario raul jose melchor case no 191 entitled lopez juan domingo and others on illegal arrest and murders lopez juan domingo mao luis oscar ibanez sergio maria federal court no 1 of tucuman case no 47874 entitled figueroa rolando c and others on double murder and torture carrizo francisco antonio paz jose martini emperador ruben jesus nunez fermin angel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0566","doctext":"By decree number 1003 the executive branch has issued pardons for numerous terrorists from various armed groups along with several members of Uruguays military and police involved in antiterrorist operations in Argentina Notable figures include Fernando Vaca Narvaja Roberto Perdía Oscar Bidegain Miguel Bonasso Norman Briski Gonzalo and Rene Chavez Rodolfo Galimberti Jaime Dri and Raul and Osvaldo Lovey all associated with the Montoneros subversive group The decree also lists Maria Antonia Berger Ruben Jesus Emperador and Fermin Angel Nunez Similar to decree number 1002 which pardons military officers who fought against subversion decree 1003 emphasizes the need to create conditions for a definitive reconciliation among the Argentine people prioritizing spiritual magnanimity over doctrinal or ideological differences It clarifies that this pardon is a constitutional political mechanism aimed at national pacification without implying that the goal has been fully achieved The decree also names Uruguayan officers who were tried for their roles in Argentinas antisubversive actions including Jose Gavazzo Jorge Silveira Manuel Cordero and Hugo Campos Hermida Those pardoned by the National Federal Criminal Court No 3 include Jose Nino Gavazzo Jorge Silveira Manuel Cordero and Hugo Campos Hermida for case 42335 bis Rodriguez Larreta Piera Enrique on charges The National Criminal Court No 5 lists Fernando Hugo Vaca Narvaja Roberto Cirilo Perdía and Oscar Raul Bidegain for case 1199 Firelli Enrique Horacio on violation of article 189 bis of the penal code law no 20840 on murder and unlawful association for criminal purposes linked to case 1430 Alemann Juan Mino Ventura y Consigleri Silvio victims of murder and torture In case 223086 Firmenich Mario Eduardo and others on murder violation of law no 20840 Vaca Narvaja is mentioned again The National Federal Court No 6 lists individuals in case 5148 Bavio Gerardo and others on violation of article 210 of the penal code including Gerardo Bavio Silvia Berman Eduardo Berrozpe Miguel Bonasso Naum Brisky Gonzalo Leonidas Chavez Rene Chavez Juan Gelman Lidia Massaferro Pedro Orgambide Nilda Rappari de Lencinas Susana Sanz de Llorente Olimpia Diaz Pablo Fernandez Long Rodolfo Galimberti Manuel Pedreira Pablo Ramos Julio Rodriguez Anido Jaime Dri and Daniel Vaca Narvaja Additionally case 4679 Firmenich Mario Eduardo and others on violation of article 210 of the penal code includes Fernando Vaca Narvaja Roberto Cirilo Perdía and Oscar Raul Bidegain In case 5048 Lovey Osvaldo Raul and Lewinger Jorge Omar on violation of article 210 of the penal code the names Osvaldo Raul Lovey and Jorge Omar Lewinger appear Case 544887 Yacuzzi Rafael on violation of article 210 of the penal code lists Rafael Yacuzzi The San Isidro Criminal Court case 1768078 Klein Guillermo Walter on torture harm attack and disobedience of authorities public intimidation and murder includes Fernando Hugo Vaca Narvaja Roberto Cirilo Perdía and Oscar Raul Bidegain Case 95985 Metz Heinrich Franz on kidnapping and extortion includes Raúl José Melchor Magario Graciela Beatriz Daleo Marcelino Eduardo Clasiregui José Daniel Quinteros Amalia Maria Larralde Lisandro Raul Cubas Jorge Mendez Ana Dora Weissen Graciela Estela Alberti de Murphy Santiago Ulises Murphy Jesus Maria Lujan Ricardo Soria Roberto Jose Ahumada Alicia Portomene Eduardo Espinosa Norberto Gomez Maria Alicia Morcillo Carlos Creus German Schmelin Jose Luis Islas Guillermo Adrian Khun Adriana Ruth Marcus Gustavo Alberto Grigena Maria Antonia Berger Lilia Victoria Pastoriza and Luz Maria Larralde The Federal Court No 1 of Moron case 8814 Rodriguez Lazaro Martin on violation of article 310 bis of the penal code lists Lazaro Martin Rodriguez The Federal Court No 1 of San Martin case 41811 investigating the kidnapping and extortion of Juan and Jorge Born includes Raul Jose Melchor Magario Case 191 Lopez Juan Domingo and others on illegal arrest and murders lists Juan Domingo Lopez Luis Oscar Mao and Sergio Maria Ibanez The Federal Court No 1 of Tucuman case 47874 Figueroa Rolando C and others on double murder and torture includes Francisco Antonio Carrizo Jose Martini Paz and Ruben Jesus Emperador along with Fermin Angel Nunez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0567","doctext":"luis corvalan lepe the leader of the communist party of chile pcch who today returned to chile after 13 years of exile in the ussr has expressed his support for opposition presidential candidate patricio aylwin answering questions about the activities of the manuel rodriguez national liberation patriotic front frente patriotico manuel rodriguez de liberacion nacional fmln as received which is identified as the armed branch of the pcch corvalan said that for ethical and moral reasons i cannot say anything about those who have struggled against the dictatorship in 1986 the fmln tried to kill general augusto pinochet and illegally introduced a large arms cache into the country its leaders are currently undertaking a patriotic war they have announced that they will continue to promote an armed struggle if aylwin is elected addressing journalists at the santiago airport corvalan said violence is a social factor which unfortunately society has been unable to overcome asked whether his justification of violence may hinder aylwins candidacy the 73year old pcch leader said he does not beleive this will happen because aylwins candidacy represents the expression of all democratic trends corvalan added aylwin is a consensus candidate he is the candidate who should obtain the largest support under the current conditions in chile on the basis of respect for the individual position of each political trend about the continuation of pinochet as the chilean army commander after the assumption of the democratic government corvalan said it is not proper for one person to give orders to another who was elected by the people corvalan said that the old disagreements between the pcch and the christian democratic party pdc have been overcome because all of us have changed over the yars he added that the pcch members are not the same as they were in 1973 we are immersed in perestroika and there have been considerable changes he added the pdc has also experienced changes since 1973 passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0567","doctext":"Luis Corvalan Lepe the head of the Communist Party of Chile PCCh has returned to Chile after 13 years in exile in the USSR and has declared his support for opposition presidential candidate Patricio Aylwin When questioned about the actions of the Manuel Rodriguez National Liberation Patriotic Front Frente Patriotico Manuel Rodriguez de Liberacion Nacional FMLN believed to be the armed wing of the PCCh Corvalan stated that due to ethical and moral reasons he could not comment on those who fought against the dictatorship In 1986 the FMLN attempted to assassinate General Augusto Pinochet and smuggled a substantial arms cache into the country Its leaders are currently engaged in a patriotic war and have vowed to continue armed resistance if Aylwin wins Speaking to journalists at Santiago airport Corvalan remarked that violence is an unfortunate social issue that society has not been able to resolve When asked if his endorsement of violence might damage Aylwins campaign the 73yearold leader expressed confidence that it would not asserting that Aylwins candidacy embodies all democratic tendencies Corvalan described Aylwin as a consensus candidate who should receive broad support in Chile respecting each political trend On the topic of Pinochet remaining as the commander of the Chilean army after the establishment of a democratic government Corvalan argued that it is inappropriate for a person to command another who was elected by the people He also mentioned that past conflicts between the PCCh and the Christian Democratic Party PDC have been resolved noting that we have all changed over the years Corvalan emphasized that PCCh members are different from their 1973 counterparts being influenced by perestroika and undergoing significant transformations He also acknowledged that the PDC has experienced changes since 1973","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0568","doctext":"argentine foreign minister domingo cavallo and his peruvian counterpart guillermo larco cox signed three integration agreements today in trujillo libertad department cavallo said that the agreements clearly show the efforts being made toward common goal which means moving ahead to build a great latin american nation the agreements which were prepared by the foreign ministries of the two countries were signed today by the two foreign ministers in the old house that belonged to simon boliviar during the time he lived in trujillo the ceremony was held under strict security measures seeking to prevent subversive actions security measures were reinforced in the last few hours following an attack early this morning 12 blocs from the hotel where the delegations are staying the first agreement creates the political coordination and integration committee cavallo said that this is aimed at taking more orderly steps in the efforts which have been made throughout our history because the argentine and peruvian desire for integration has roots as old as the struggle for independence the second agreement refers to the coordination of efforts for the prevention and repression of drug trafficking cavallo said this problem is reaching terrifying dimensions because its economic power is mixed with terrorist and subversive groups as such it is becoming a growing threat to the latin american democracies in a brief speech cavallo also referred to the third agreement to prevent double taxation among air and maritime enterprises he said integration requires good transportation methods with which to bring people closer together thus making progress through concrete mechanisms in the integration process in which our countries are involved larco cox said that through these agreements argentine president carlos menem has confirmed through his representative his political will to agree to find solution to the problems affecting the region by seeking new roads for understanding and to strengthen our already rich bilateral relations a few hours before this ceremony which was also attended by under secretary jose luis fernandez valoni and ambassador julian licastro trujillo was shaken at 0400 by four powerful dynamite explotions a fifth bomb did not explode which destroyed about half dozen offices of the national housing enterprise this enterprise which operates with state and private capital is located in the monserrate district where there is a housing development for poor people it is located 1 km from the parade ground downtown trujillo across from which is located the turista hotel this is the hotel where the foreign ministers of argentina peru colombia uruguay brazil mexico and venezuela are staying the explosions did not cause any casualties and the police hold the tupac amary revolutionary movement responsible for the attack continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0568","doctext":"Argentine Foreign Minister Domingo Cavallo and his Peruvian counterpart Guillermo Larco Cox signed three integration agreements today in Trujillo located in the Libertad department Cavallo highlighted that these agreements clearly indicate the efforts being made towards a shared goal which involves moving forward to build a significant Latin American community Prepared by the foreign ministries of both nations the agreements were signed by the two ministers in the historical residence of Simon Bolivar during his stay in Trujillo The ceremony took place under stringent security measures to thwart any subversive activities Security was heightened after an early morning attack occurring 12 blocks away from the hotel housing the delegations The first agreement establishes the Political Coordination and Integration Committee Cavallo noted that this is intended to take more systematic steps in the efforts made throughout our history citing that the Argentine and Peruvian aspirations for integration have deep roots dating back to the independence struggle The second agreement focuses on coordinating efforts to prevent and combat drug trafficking Cavallo remarked that this issue is becoming increasingly alarming as its economic power merges with terrorist and subversive groups posing a growing threat to Latin American democracies In a brief address Cavallo also mentioned the third agreement aimed at preventing double taxation for air and maritime enterprises stating that integration necessitates efficient transportation methods to bring people closer together thereby facilitating progress through tangible mechanisms in our countries integration process Larco Cox added that through these agreements Argentine President Carlos Menem has demonstrated his political will to find solutions to regional issues by seeking new avenues for understanding and strengthening our already rich bilateral relations A few hours prior to the ceremony attended by Under Secretary Jose Luis Fernandez Valoni and Ambassador Julian Licastro Trujillo was rocked at 0400 by four powerful dynamite explosions a fifth bomb failed to detonate that destroyed about half a dozen offices of the National Housing Enterprise This enterprise operating with both state and private capital is situated in the Monserrate district which houses a development for underprivileged people It is located 1 km from the parade ground in downtown Trujillo opposite the Turista Hotel where the foreign ministers of Argentina Peru Colombia Uruguay Brazil Mexico and Venezuela are lodging The explosions caused no casualties and the police have attributed the bombing to the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0569","doctext":"second my administration has adopted measures to confront organized terrorism which is conducted by drug cartels or gangs of criminals trained by foreign mercenaries and financed by drug traffickers they have murdered judges a minister of justice a television broadcast interrupted for 4 minutes due to transmission problems in a letter dated october 9 to un secretary general javier perez de cuellar and the respective ambassadors this special assembly does not mean that the national security council should exclude world security issues it is important that television broadcasting interrupted for half a minute due to transmission problesm world development and political power to this we must also add the unification of the europe in 1992 besides the soviet policies of perestroyka and glasnost have substantially modified not only the communist ideas but also the future world political and economic scene these transformations are attractive for the industrialized european countries they promote the development of eastern europe and probably reduce european interest in latin america besides the united states and canada are permanently making progress toward their socioeconomic integration we stand before a different world which is offering opportunities which must be taken into account but which also creates difficulties for which we must be prepared latin america should reconsider its situation and policies in face of the rapid world changes we must analyze the way in which we will integrate and harmonize our economies in this new international economic and political scene in face of these events we must redefine our integration formulas and our development models i suggest that a work group be formed to study this subject and to adopt specific measures leading to the economic and social progress of latin america in this new world that is being born my dear presidents and friends this new meeting of the group of eight must make us strengthen our solidarity in face of the threats against democracy and our social progress we must strengthen the regional cooperation mechanism and our negotiated capacity through the implementation of an efficient strategy of consensus to make our proposals more solid we member countries of the group of eight are united by undeniable historic ties of friendship we are also united by strategic political and economic interests which must be coordinated to be able to successfully face the challenges of tomorrow as i recently told my venezuelan counterpart unity can be solidly built on feasible initiatives rather than on words integration thrives on achievement that in practice bring peoples together and allow them to enjoy the results of progress obtained through common effort years of struggle for regional development have shown us that development must be based on actions that will generate confidence and wellbeing contribute to naturally complementary actions and solve small and large problems colombia is determined to continue strengthening the mechanism of consensus by endorsing the suggestions i have made and those that will spring from this summit meeting thank you applause","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0569","doctext":"Secondly my administration has implemented strategies to tackle organized terrorism orchestrated by drug cartels and criminal gangs trained by foreign mercenaries and funded by drug traffickers They have assassinated judges a minister of justice and others television broadcast interrupted for 4 minutes due to transmission issues In a letter dated October 9 to UN Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar and the respective ambassadors it was highlighted This special assembly does not imply that the national security council should ignore global security matters It is crucial that television broadcasting interrupted for half a minute due to transmission issues world development and political power are considered Additionally the unification of Europe in 1992 and the Soviet policies of perestroika and glasnost have significantly altered not just communist ideologies but also the future global political and economic landscape These changes are appealing to industrialized European nations promoting the development of Eastern Europe and possibly diminishing European interest in Latin America Furthermore the United States and Canada are continually advancing towards their socioeconomic integration We are facing a transformed world offering opportunities that need to be seized but also presenting challenges for which we must be prepared Latin America should reassess its situation and strategies in light of these rapid global changes We need to evaluate how to integrate and align our economies with this new international economic and political environment Given these developments it is necessary to redefine our integration approaches and development models I propose forming a working group to study this topic and implement specific measures aimed at the economic and social advancement of Latin America in this emerging new world Dear presidents and friends this new meeting of the Group of Eight should reinforce our solidarity against threats to democracy and our social progress We must enhance regional cooperation mechanisms and our negotiating capacity by implementing an effective consensus strategy to solidify our proposals The member countries of the Group of Eight are united by undeniable historical ties of friendship as well as strategic political and economic interests that need to be coordinated to successfully confront future challenges As I recently mentioned to my Venezuelan counterpart unity is built on tangible initiatives rather than mere words Integration flourishes through achievements that practically bring people together and allow them to benefit from progress achieved through collective effort Years of striving for regional development have taught us that development should be based on actions that foster confidence and wellbeing support mutually beneficial actions and address both minor and major issues Colombia is committed to continuing to strengthen the consensus mechanism by supporting the suggestions I have presented and those that will emerge from this summit meeting Thank you applause","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0570","doctext":"approximately 1600 salvadorans have voiced their determination to return to el salvador on 17 october without the governments approval after having remained as refugees in a honduran camp since the early 80s we insist on returning to el salvador on 17 october here we are being imprisoned for no reason we are leaving because otherwise we will be killed we are salvadorans and that is why we want to return to our country said one of the refugees in a television interview interior minister francisco merino warned that his government will not allow the entry of refugees who do not have identification documents issued by the un high commissioner for refugees unhcr if they arrive abruptly at the salvadoran border without the documents that certify they are salvadorans they cannont enter the country merino pointed out according to merino who is also the salvadoran vice president the refugees determination to return without the governments approval is evidence of their relations with the salvadoran guerrillas however the refugees including women the elderly and children denied any links with the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas merino interpreted the refugees wishes to repatriate in a massive and immediate manner as plans to provoke problems that will affect the image of the government with regard to the issue of respecting human rights on 10 october an official commission headed by deputy interior minister colonel carlos figueroa visited the honduran camp at mesa grande to try to reach an agreement with the refugees so they could prepare for their repatriation in 1990 and agree on the places where they would be relocated the national commission was unable to reach any agreement for postponing the repatriation of the salvadorans to 1990 the military officer disclosed that there are logistical problems in preparing for the 17 october repatriation the unhcr is not prepared to give logistical support to the salvadorans who want to return next week and it needs for both parties the government and the refugees to reach an agreement in order to go ahead with the repatriation col figueroa added one of the refugees who preferred not to be identified charged that unhcr has been unable to give us transportation and the honduran army is not allowing food and medicine to reach us in addition we are the target of honduran military attacks in mesa grande there are 3718 salvadorans of which 900 are children these refugees left el salvador early in 1980 when the war which has left over 70000 dead broke out there are also an additional 13000 salvadorans in mesa grande who want to be repatriated says the national coordinating board on refugees that claims to represent them the refugees are demanding the salvadoran government comply with the central american peace agreements that were signed 2 years ago in guatemala which according to them would allow them to return to the country with guarantees","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0570","doctext":"Around 1600 Salvadorans have expressed their intent to return to El Salvador on October 17 despite lacking government approval after living as refugees in a Honduran camp since the early 1980s We are determined to go back to El Salvador on October 17 Here we are unjustly imprisoned We must leave to avoid being killed We are Salvadorans which is why we want to return to our homeland said one refugee in a TV interview Interior Minister Francisco Merino stated that the government would not permit the entry of refugees without identification documents from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR If they arrive abruptly at the Salvadoran border without documents verifying their nationality they cannot enter Merino emphasized As both the Interior Minister and Vice President Merino suggested that the refugees insistence on returning without government consent indicated ties to Salvadoran guerrillas However the refugeesincluding women the elderly and childrendenied any connection to the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN guerrillas Merino viewed their desire for immediate repatriation as a strategy to cause issues that could tarnish the governments human rights record On October 10 an official delegation led by Deputy Interior Minister Colonel Carlos Figueroa visited the Mesa Grande camp in Honduras to negotiate with the refugees about preparing for repatriation in 1990 and determining relocation sites The commission failed to reach an agreement to delay the repatriation to 1990 Figueroa mentioned logistical issues in organizing the October 17 repatriation The UNHCR is not ready to provide logistical support for the Salvadorans planning to return next week and both partiesthe government and the refugeesneed to agree to proceed with repatriation Figueroa stated An anonymous refugee accused the UNHCR of failing to provide transportation while the Honduran army blocked food and medicine and targeted them with military attacks The Mesa Grande camp houses 3718 Salvadorans including 900 children who fled El Salvador in 1980 at the start of a war that has killed over 70000 people Additionally the National Coordinating Board on Refugees claims to represent 13000 more Salvadorans at Mesa Grande who wish to be repatriated The refugees demand that the Salvadoran government adhere to the Central American peace agreements signed two years ago in Guatemala which they believe would allow them to return safely","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0571","doctext":"what is the position of the group of eight regarding the malvinas islands will the group of eight support argentina in the defense of its sovereignty menem the group of eight has supported argentina for a long time so has oas and the un their support is unquestionable question indistinct menem cuba may join the oas we have no objections to it as for panama it continues to belong to the oas but not to the group of eight panama has been suspended temporarily from this group until democracy returns to that country this will be stated in a document we are preparing during this meeting passage omitted reporter is the pardon for military officers and terrorists in argentina damaging the moral health of your country or argentina democracy menem no because this is not the first time a pardon has been granted in the world there have been pardons everywhere not long ago a pardon was granted in uruguay and it has been ratified by the uruguayan people a pardon was granted in spain after the word indistinct there were pardons granted after the second world war pardons and forgetting have allowed the integration of the european economic community it also allowed president bush to pay hommage to emperor hiroito one of those responsible for the second world war during his funeral therefore we can completely overcome this matter reporter passage omitted reported that argentina would ask to participate in the summit meeting of the presidents of colombia peru and bolivia and the united states is this true and what would be the argentine role in this summit menem no that is not correct we support this summit meeting and continue maintaining our same attitude toward the fight against drug trafficking we currently do not differentiate between coca producer and coca consumer countries they are both part of a same process so we must carry out an all out war against the three as heard phases of drug production and merchandising reporter passage indistinct a stronger action is required by word indistinct especially the united states to fight drug trafficking menem i think that we need the will of every one we would not gain anything by restricting the production of coca in peru colombia and bolivia if the united states does not help to substitute this crop we cannot divide this action the fight must be an all out war by all the countries of the world because drugs are currently present in all countries there is not a single country that can claim that there is no drug addiciton or trafficking in its territory not long ago i read that 14 drug traffickers were hanged in saudi arabia where they are very conservative and where there is strict control over any kind of vice reporter passage indistinct what position has argentina maintained throughout this meeting regarding the foreign debt issue do you think all the group of eight members will arrive to a joint position regarding this issue menem we are currently renegotiating our debts individually because each country is different the economic policies have so far not been integrated but they must be integrated as long as we do not attain integration the foreign debt negotiations will be carried out individually if we make progress towards integration things may change for the benefit of all for the time being the negotiations will be carried out separately reporter president alan garcia yesterday called for the establishment of concrete integration goals for 1992 has this been discussed by the presidents will concrete goals be fixed menem we are discussing this we have already set concrete goals based on experiences for example we have an economic integration with brazil which uruguay recently joined this must serve as an example for the rest of the latin american countries of course we must not forget some of the positive results like in the case of the andean pact which is reviving and reorganizing itself and other agreements not only in latin america but in the whole american continent we are heading toward a continental unity like that of canada and the united states after latin america achieves integration we want integration with central and northern america question indistinct menem president virgilio barco was surprised because he thought that the crew of the three planes we donated to colombia had already returned to argentina however they are still there waiting for the airplanes to be placed at the service of the struggle against drug trafficking passage omitted continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0571","doctext":"What stance does the Group of Eight take on the Falkland Islands and will they back Argentina in defending its sovereignty Menem The Group of Eight along with the OAS and the UN has long supported Argentina and their support is unequivocal question indistinct Menem Cubas potential entry into the OAS is not opposed by us Panama remains an OAS member but is temporarily suspended from the Group of Eight until democracy is restored there this will be documented in our current meeting passage omitted Reporter Is the pardon for Argentine military officers and terrorists harming the countrys moral integrity or democracy Menem No granting pardons is a global practice Uruguay recently pardoned individuals which was ratified by its people Spain and other countries issued pardons postWorld War II facilitating European Economic Community integration and allowing President Bush to honor Emperor Hirohito at his funeral Hence we can move past this issue Reporter passage omitted It was reported that Argentina might join the summit of presidents from Colombia Peru Bolivia and the US Is this true and what would Argentinas role be Menem No thats incorrect We support the summit and maintain our stance against drug trafficking recognizing that both cocaproducing and consuming countries are part of the same cycle We must wage an allout war against all stages of drug production and distribution Reporter passage indistinct Should the US take stronger measures against drug trafficking Menem We need collective willpower Limiting coca production in Peru Colombia and Bolivia is futile without US support in crop substitution This global fight against drugs requires unified efforts as no country is free from drug addiction or trafficking Recently 14 drug traffickers were executed in Saudi Arabia a nation with stringent vice controls Reporter passage indistinct What is Argentinas position on foreign debt at this meeting Will the Group of Eight reach a unified stance on this issue Menem We are renegotiating our debts independently as each countrys circumstances differ While economic policies are not yet integrated they must be for a unified approach to foreign debt Until then negotiations remain individual but integration could change this for everyones benefit Reporter President Alan Garcia called for concrete integration goals by 1992 Has this been discussed Will specific goals be set Menem Yes we are addressing this Weve set concrete goals based on experiences such as our economic integration with Brazil which Uruguay recently joined This serves as a model for Latin America Positive outcomes like the revitalizing Andean Pact and other agreements across the Americas must be noted We aim for continental unity akin to Canada and the US After Latin America integrates we seek further unification with Central and North America question indistinct Menem President Virgilio Barco was surprised thinking the crew of the three planes we donated to Colombia had returned to Argentina However they are still there awaiting deployment in the fight against drug trafficking passage omitted continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0572","doctext":"there are serious discrepancies among the preesidents attending to this meeting regarding the foreign debt issue is it because of the different situations prevailing in each country garcia we have a common stance no country can pay what it is being asked to pay we all know this people know it the labor unions know it therefore that is our stance a few years ago some countries made an effort to pay nowaday everybody knows they cannot pay and they are struggling to change the payment conditions this is the basic issue that we all share the fact that some countries resort to the brady plan that others seek other alternatives or that others choose not to pay a debt that they consider to be unfair at leat until conditions change or payments are reduced are simply different shades of a common stance the important point is that we are gradually verifying that no country is able to pay the debt in contracted a debt that has grown only because of interests i will reiterate some dramatic but realistic figures 10 years ago latin america owed 190 billion it paid 289 billion to december 1988 that is 10 years and it still owes 430 billion in the past 10 years latin america has reduced its per capita consumption dramatically by 2 to 3 percent a year in the past 10 years latin america reduced its imports seeking to spend less dollars it increased its exports and devalued its currencies to obtain dollars with which to pay the debt in the past 10 years latin america grew only 1 percent per year and it has used that 1 percent plus an additional 4percent of its gnp to pay the debt therefore under these conditions 10 years later we find that we owe more produce less and it is impossible to pay our debt we all know this it has cost us 10 years to understand it however it is an experience that constitutes the base for our common stance reporter has progress been made in this field since the punta del este summit garcia would there have been a brady plan if we had not met in acapulco or in punta del este one of james bradys advisers published an article in the new york times stating that the brady plan was announced in september 1985 to prevent the dissemination of the peruvian attitude of unilaterally reducing its debt payments who knows if the acapulco and punta del este meetings have not led the creditors to acknowledge that the debt is not worth its face value and that it must be reduced therefore there has been progress who knows if next year we will be speaking of reducing the debt by 50 percent and not just the 20 percent that we now seek you see the fact is that not only are we unable to pay and that we are negotiating to pay less but the creditors also know that they will not be able to collect their money if they insist on their claims therefore if the united states and the soviet union are heading to ward disarmament why cant there be a financial disarmament between the rich and poor i think that economic trends will follow this line reporter president why hasnt panama been definitively expelled from this group and will the group of eight expand garcia panama as a country independent of its past administrations was a founder member of the group of eight no country can be expelled this is a term that would offend the citizenry of a country we simply ratified the suspension of panama indefinitely until panama is governed by a democratically elected government that was our decision reporter passage indistinct the oas garcia we are preparing a proposal in which we state that the oas is an important forum or mechanism for hemispheric dialogue but which must include the presence of cuba and other countries which are yet not members reporter will the group of eight expand garcia i hope so this is the last year in which i will attend a meeting of the group of eight which i helped to create however i hope this group will lead annual and periodical meetings of all latin america presidents i have maintained this hope since 1985 i hope that latin america will annually coordinate some kind of collegial executive branch to make important decisions the group of eight is the beginning of this and i am sure that it will expand in the future however at a continental level the issues cannot run as fast as for a country a people or a political process a continent requires much longer terms and we must be patient let us go to another subject now reporter human rights two of the main issues in latin american life are democratization and human rights president menem has recently pardoned military officers and terrorists who were serving prison sentences there is also a conflictive situation in peru regarding some military officers who are being tried for murders committed in jails are you willing to pardon those military officers to pacify the situation this is my first question second the peruvian image through the international media is very bad because of a lack of information in contrast with acapulco and punta del este which are holiday resorts with multimillion dollar infrastructures the city of ica represents thousands of latin american cities therefore what is your administration doing to thruthfully report on peruvian reality tion doing to thruthfully report on peruvian reality continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0572","doctext":"There are significant differences among the presidents attending this meeting on the issue of foreign debt Is this due to the varying circumstances in each country Garcia We have a unified stance no nation can afford to pay what is being demanded of them Everyone is aware of this including the public and the labor unions This is our collective position Years back some countries attempted to make payments Nowadays it is evident that they cannot pay and are striving to renegotiate the payment terms This is a fundamental issue we all share The fact that some countries adopt the Brady Plan others pursue alternative solutions or some choose not to pay what they deem an unjust debtat least until conditions improve or payments are loweredare merely different interpretations of a shared stance The crucial point is that we are gradually realizing that no country can repay the debt as contracted a debt that has ballooned due to interest Let me reiterate some stark but realistic figures a decade ago Latin America owed 190 billion By December 1988 it had paid 289 billion over ten years and still owed 430 billion Over the past decade Latin America has drastically reduced its per capita consumption by 2 to 3 percent annually It has cut back on imports to save dollars boosted exports and devalued its currencies to gather dollars for debt payments Over the past ten years Latin America has grown by only 1 percent annually using that 1 percent growth plus an additional 4 percent of its GNP to service the debt Consequently a decade later we owe more produce less and find it impossible to repay our debt We all acknowledge this It has taken us ten years to grasp this reality but it forms the basis of our unified stance Reporter Has there been any progress in this area since the Punta del Este summit Garcia Would the Brady Plan have existed without our meetings in Acapulco or Punta del Este One of James Bradys advisers wrote an article in the New York Times stating that the Brady Plan was announced in September 1985 to counter Perus unilateral reduction of its debt payments Who knows if the Acapulco and Punta del Este meetings didnt prompt creditors to accept that the debt isnt worth its face value and must be decreased Thus there has been progress Who knows if next year well be discussing a 50 percent debt reduction instead of the 20 percent were currently aiming for You see not only are we unable to pay and are negotiating to pay less but creditors are also aware that they wont recover their money if they persist with their demands So if the United States and the Soviet Union are moving towards disarmament why cant there be financial disarmament between the rich and poor I believe economic trends will follow this path Reporter President why hasnt Panama been permanently expelled from this group and will the group of eight expand Garcia Panama regardless of its past administrations was a founding member of the group of eight No country can be expelled as it would offend its citizens We simply reaffirmed the indefinite suspension of Panama until it is governed by a democratically elected government That was our decision Reporter indistinct passage the OAS Garcia We are drafting a proposal stating that the OAS is a crucial forum for hemispheric dialogue but it must include Cuba and other nonmember countries Reporter Will the group of eight expand Garcia I hope so This is my last year attending a meeting of the group of eight which I helped establish However I hope this group will lead to annual and periodic meetings of all Latin American presidents I have held this hope since 1985 I envision Latin America annually coordinating a collegial executive branch to make significant decisions The group of eight is the starting point and I am confident it will expand in the future However on a continental level issues cannot progress as swiftly as they do for a country its people or a political process A continent requires much longer time frames and we must be patient Lets move on to another topic Reporter Human rights Two pivotal issues in Latin American life are democratization and human rights President Menem has recently pardoned military officers and terrorists serving prison sentences There is also a contentious situation in Peru regarding military officers on trial for murders committed in jails Are you prepared to pardon these military officers to ease the situation This is my first question Secondly the international media portrays Peru negatively due to a lack of information Unlike Acapulco and Punta del Este which are luxury resorts with multimilliondollar infrastructures the city of Ica represents thousands of Latin American cities So what is your administration doing to accurately report on the reality in Peru","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0573","doctext":"the family of norberto rodriguez rodriguez the brotherinlaw of venezuelan president carlos andres perez said today that the people who kidnapped 72yearold rodriguez rodriguez are asking for 10 million approximately 41 billion pesos for his release ines rodriguez colmenares daughter of the kidnapped man today read a statement on the privately owned rcn radio cadena nacional the main radio station along the colombian venezuelan border in which the family states that the sum requested is unimaginable rodriguez former venezuelan consul in cucuta was kidnapped on 14 july by four persons who had remained silent until a few hours ago in their statement the rodriguez family said that the 10 million ransom is not within their reach and added that the kidnappers must know what our real economic capacity is we are willing to negotiate our fathers release but within our means the document adds the kidnappers believed to be members of the procastro army of national liberation eln reportedly advised the rodriguez family yesterday of their decision to negotiate his release norberto rodriguez is the brother of blanca de perez wife of venezuelan president carlos andres perez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0573","doctext":"The family of 72yearold Norberto Rodriguez Rodriguez brotherinlaw of Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez revealed today that the people behind his kidnapping are demanding a ransom of 10 million equivalent to about 41 billion pesos for his safe return Ines Rodriguez Colmenares the daughter of the kidnapped man delivered a statement on the privately owned RCN radio station a prominent broadcaster on the ColombianVenezuelan border declaring the requested sum as unimaginable Rodriguez who previously served as the Venezuelan consul in Cucuta was abducted on July 14 by four persons who had remained silent until recently The familys statement emphasized that the 10 million ransom is beyond their financial means stressing that the kidnappers must know what our real economic capacity is The document also mentioned the familys willingness to negotiate for their fathers release but within their financial limitations The kidnappers suspected to be members of the proCastro Army of National Liberation ELN reportedly informed the Rodriguez family yesterday about their willingness to negotiate his release Norberto Rodriguez is the brother of Blanca de Perez wife of the Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0574","doctext":"this year france will grant ecuador a 310 millionfranc loan and a nonrepayable loan for 20 million france will also provide technical assistance and will support ecuadors struggle against drug traffickers and its efforts to solve ecuadors foreign debt problem presidents francois mitterrand and rodrigo borja announced today in quito thus the french aid to ecuador in 1989 will total 400 million francs since france previously agreed to grant loans for 180 million francs to ecuador the announcement was made on 12 october shortly before mitterrand concluded his official 2day visit to ecuador where he held a private meeting with borja a fellow member of socialist international after ecuadoran foreign minister diego cordovez and edwige avice delegate from the french ministry of foreign affairs signed an letter of intention from the total loans 165 million francs will be used for the first phase of a project to rehabilitate the central railroad the project includes the rehabilitation of 900 km of the railway line between the ecuadoran mountain range and the ecuadoran coast borja said he revealed that the loan is to be paid back in 25 years with a 5year grace period and low interest rates he also noted the social significance of the project in a country with difficult and rugged terrain the remaining funds will be used to supply potable water to the provinces of imbabura in the mountain range and manabi in the coastal region with regard to ecuadors foreign debt which exceeds 11 billion mitterrand said he is willing to personally assist in the study of bilateral agreements to reduce the debt burden and to intercede before the paris club to which ecuador owes 400 million mitterrand asked borja to give him time to study the bilateral agreements on the debt in this regard mitterrand clearly expressed that the debt will not be forgiven he believes this is an overall problem and is more dangerous than the atomic bomb because the countries facing this problem cannot control it at the same time miterrand asked who can control the misery and the disturbances this problem will generate mitterrand added that efforts will be made to improve the weak bilateral trade which in 1988 totalled 3213 million francs 506 million with a deficit of 565 million francs for ecuador 89 million mitterrand said french experts will study the possibility of boosting sales of ecuadoran products to france especially seafood products such as shrimp as well as bananas which france currently buys from african countries what we want to do is open new doors mitterrand added however he insisted on the need to wait for the studies the experts will carry out the chiefs of state announced the signing of a cooperation agreement to struggle against drug trafficking still at an early stage in ecuador through this agreement signed by ecuadoran government minister andres vallejo and french interior minister pierre joxe a plan will be drafted to struggle against this scourge france will provide electronic equipment and other supplies to the ecuadoran police mitterrand said he thoroughly discussed this problem with borja although this is not a specific problem of ecuador which is not a producing country but is used for the transshipment of drugs he made an appeal to organize a world front to eliminate this scourge borja confirmed mitterrands statements and added that although ecuador is not a drugproducing country we will not rest because i believe other countries began late in their struggle against this evil the two presidents agreed on the need to concerted efforts among countries producing and consuming drugs countries used for the transshipment of drugs and for money laundering to face this scourge the two presidents committed their efforts in this respect mitterrand who upon concluding his visit to ecuador will make a stopover in bogota said that his unscheduled visit to colombian president virgilio barco is to give open testimony on the solidarity that must be given to the president of such a courageous government finally mitterrand noted the benefits of his visit to ecuador which he expects to repeat and the enthusiastic welcoming he received borja thanked this great european and world leader who is offering his friendship to us for his visit","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0574","doctext":"This year France will provide Ecuador with a 310 millionfranc loan and a 20 millionfranc nonrepayable loan along with technical assistance to support Ecuador in its fight against drug traffickers and its foreign debt issues as announced today by Presidents Francois Mitterrand and Rodrigo Borja in Quito The total French aid to Ecuador in 1989 will amount to 400 million francs including previously agreed loans of 180 million francs The announcement came on October 12 just before Mitterrand concluded his twoday official visit to Ecuador during which he had a private meeting with Borja after Ecuadoran Foreign Minister Diego Cordovez and Edwige Avice from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed a letter of intention Out of the total loan 165 million francs will be allocated for the first phase of a project to rehabilitate the central railroad covering 900 km of railway between the Ecuadoran mountain range and the coast to be repaid over 25 years with a 5year grace period at low interest rates Borja emphasized the social significance of the project in Ecuadors challenging terrain The remaining funds will be used to supply potable water to the provinces of Imbabura and Manabi Regarding Ecuadors foreign debt which exceeds 11 billion Mitterrand expressed his willingness to personally assist in studying bilateral agreements to reduce the debt and to intercede with the Paris Club to whom Ecuador owes 400 million He emphasized that the debt would not be forgiven and described it as a global issue that is more dangerous than an atomic bomb Mitterrand also addressed the weak bilateral trade which in 1988 amounted to 3213 million francs with a deficit of 565 million francs for Ecuador He mentioned that French experts would explore ways to increase Ecuadoran exports to France particularly seafood and bananas Both presidents announced the signing of a cooperation agreement to combat drug trafficking in Ecuador with France providing electronic equipment and other supplies to the Ecuadoran police Mitterrand highlighted the need for a global effort to eliminate drug trafficking despite Ecuador not being a producer but a transshipment point Borja confirmed the commitment to the fight against drugs and emphasized the importance of early action The presidents agreed on the need for concerted efforts among drugproducing consuming and transshipment countries to tackle this issue Mitterrand also stated that he would stop in Bogota to show solidarity with Colombian President Virgilio Barco Finally Mitterrand acknowledged the positive outcomes of his visit to Ecuador and the warm reception he received while Borja expressed gratitude to Mitterrand for his friendship and support","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0575","doctext":"the wave of criminal attacks to which colombian journalists are currently being subjected continued last night when william bendeck olivella director of a radio newscast in the northern city of monteria was killed by unidentified persons according to reports received in bogota the newsman 57 was about to enter his home when he was gunned down by several armed men bendeck olivella had been press assistant to nicaraguan dictator anastasio somoza but went to colombia after the triumph of the sandinist revolution bendeck olivella is the second newsman to be murdered this week on tuesday several gunmen killed roberto sarasty botero who worked for the caracol radio network in medellin although the authorities do not yet have detailed information the possibility that bendeck olivella may have been murdered for political reasons has not been ruled out since he was a political specialist for more than a month newsmen in colombia have been facing a serious threat from the drug trafficking mafia which even partially destroyed the main offices of the bogota morning paper el espectador in reprisal for the papers harsh attacks on the cocaine trafficking organizations","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0575","doctext":"The series of criminal attacks targeting Colombian journalists persisted last night with the killing of William Bendeck Olivella director of a radio newscast in Monteria by unidentified persons Reports from Bogota indicate that the 57yearold newsman was shot by several armed men as he was about to enter his home Bendeck Olivella previously a press assistant to Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza had moved to Colombia following the Sandinist revolution This incident marks the second murder of a journalist this week following the killing of Roberto Sarasty Botero from Caracol Radio network in Medellin on Tuesday by gunmen Authorities have yet to gather detailed information but the possibility of Bendeck Olivella being murdered for political reasons remains given his expertise in political matters For over a month Colombian journalists have been under severe threat from the drug trafficking mafia who even partially destroyed the main offices of the Bogota morning paper El Espectador in retaliation for the papers critical stance against cocaine trafficking organizations","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0576","doctext":"we had been left completely alone and isolated from the world the popular government had been overthrown the dictatorship had scattered concentration camps and anonymous dead around the country congress was closed all leftist communication media were also closed and the image of the dictatorship monopolized the television screens pinochet needed to be left alone in order to consolidate his power by murdering his opponents at the same time he sent missions abroad to seek recognition and support in the first days immediately after the coup radio moscow began to beam programs to chile and i am now talking to you from its studios volodia teitelboim current secretary general of the chilean communist party was by chance in moscow in september 1973 and it fell to him to initiate the programs listen chile escucha chile and radio magallanes over the microphones of radio moscow the audience of these programs suddenly grew inside chile at first the programs denounced the arbitrary action of the military regime it was difficult to smuggle news out of chile so that it could be broadcast all over chile by radio moscow but news of the worlds solidarity was broadcast night after night to chile thus the wall of silence the dictator intended to raise around him to hide his crimes was cracked a tradition of listening radio moscow programs to latin america was developed in chile as attested by the mail that reached its studios the bulk of mail from chile confirms this so it was easy to see that the moscow transmissions were helping the cause of the persecuted the workers the students the prisoners the muzzled democrats and the grieving widows of chile through these transmissions those people received the message of support an encouragement sent by the peoples of the world the first broadcasts were made in those years and very few have not listened to them at some time although nobody admitted to knowledge of those programs the tyrant himself violently attacked the programs in several public speeches not long ago pinochets foreign minister again scathingly referred to radio moscows broadcasts that is to say that those programs have continued to affect the dictatorship in one way or another and that they have helped the resurgence of the democratic forces the resurgence and organization of the democratic forces through the impetus of the workers and broad sectors of the population have reshaped the chilean political situation to the point that we are now approaching the real possibility of an electoral triumph by a single opposition candidate to the presidency thus setting the process of transition in motion in fact the situation not only has changed in chile but also in the soviet union where the perestroyka a revolutionary process inside a revolution has opened immense possibilities for the economic social and political development of soviet society we frequently keep you abreast of these developments in the programs of radio moscow so all this has galvanized our disposition to continue cooperating in this proces that has reached new levels our programs continue to be open and at the disposal of all advance forces that march with the democrats a few weeks ago radio moscow completed 16 years of broadcast to chile now on 29 october radio moscow will celebrate its 60th anniversary all the peoples of the world know the programs of radio moscow in 81 languages the programs to chile have a privileged place among them for the occasion greetings have been sent to the programs of radio moscow and radio magallanes from chileans scattered in 40 countries by the fascist explosion radio moscow also receives mail and postcard with messages of appreciation and thanks this is a modest way of responding to the valuable assistance radio moscow has given is giving and will continue to give us we had been left alone isolated from the world and radio moscow proved to be our friend during shameful times good night","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0576","doctext":"We found ourselves completely abandoned and cut off from the rest of the world The popular government was toppled and the dictatorship spread concentration camps and unmarked graves across the nation Congress was shut down and all leftist media outlets were also closed The dictatorships image dominated the television screens Pinochet needed isolation to consolidate his power by eliminating his adversaries Simultaneously he dispatched missions abroad to seek recognition and support In the immediate aftermath of the coup Radio Moscow began broadcasting to Chile and I am currently speaking to you from its studios Volodia Teitelboim the current Secretary General of the Chilean Communist Party happened to be in Moscow in September 1973 and he initiated the programs Listen Chile and Radio Magallanes on Radio Moscows airwaves These programs quickly gained a large audience within Chile Initially they condemned the military regimes arbitrary actions It was challenging to smuggle news out of Chile to be broadcast back by Radio Moscow but news of global solidarity was relayed to Chile night after night This broke through the wall of silence the dictator tried to erect to conceal his crimes A tradition of listening to Radio Moscow programs in Latin America developed in Chile as evidenced by the mail that reached its studios The bulk of mail from Chile confirms this It was evident that Moscows broadcasts were aiding the persecuted workers students prisoners silenced democrats and grieving widows of Chile These transmissions conveyed messages of support and encouragement from people around the world The initial broadcasts occurred in those years and very few people had not listened to them at some point even though no one admitted to knowing about these programs The tyrant himself harshly criticized the programs in several public speeches Recently Pinochets foreign minister again disparaged Radio Moscows broadcasts This indicates that these programs have continued to impact the dictatorship in some way and have supported the resurgence of democratic forces The revival and organization of democratic forces driven by workers and broad sectors of the population have transformed the Chilean political landscape bringing us closer to the real possibility of an electoral victory by a unified opposition candidate for the presidency thus initiating the transition process In fact the situation has changed not only in Chile but also in the Soviet Union where perestroikaa revolutionary process within a revolutionhas opened vast opportunities for the economic social and political development of Soviet society We frequently update you on these developments in Radio Moscows programs All of this has strengthened our resolve to continue cooperating in this process that has reached new heights Our programs remain open and available to all progressive forces allied with the democrats A few weeks ago Radio Moscow marked 16 years of broadcasting to Chile On October 29 Radio Moscow will celebrate its 60th anniversary People worldwide know Radio Moscows programs in 81 languages The broadcasts to Chile hold a special place among them On this occasion greetings have been sent to Radio Moscow and Radio Magallanes programs From Chileans scattered across 40 countries due to the fascist upheaval Radio Moscow also receives mail and postcards with messages of gratitude and appreciation This is a modest way of acknowledging the invaluable assistance Radio Moscow has provided continues to provide and will keep providing We were left alone cut off from the world and Radio Moscow proved to be a friend during those shameful times Good night","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0577","doctext":"victor polay the leader of the peruvian terrorist tupac amaru revolutionary movement mrta group today admitted the possibility that the mrta will propose his release in exchange for the release of television impresario hector delgado parker polay is being held at a penitentiary in lima the remarks by polay who was captured by peruvian police in february 1989 in the city of huancayo 315 km east of lima were published today by the lima daily la republica which interviewed him at his cell in limas canto grande penitentiary last thurday 12 october the weekly cambio which is described by police sources as the mrtas unofficial mouthpiece reported that the mrta which upholds the beliefs of guerrilla ernesto che guevara kidnapped impresario delgado parker on 4 october 1989 in lima saying that he will be tried by a revolutionary court delgado parker was an adviser to peruvian president alan garcia and is the godfather of one of his daughters polay told la republica that the kidnapping of the important peruvian television impresario is of apolitical nature and is different from other kidnappings of other prominent tycoons carried out by the mrta people to obtain ransom money and that therefore the petition that will be made must be political polay told la republica that he is not responsible for delgado parkers kidnapping a bloody action in which the impresarios driver was killed and the impresarios bodyguard was injured polay said that he cannot predict the decision that the revolutionary court will make after the peoples judgment to which the impresario will be subjected polay however admitted the possibility of an exchange deal because the kidnapping is political and the petition that will be made must be political the publication of polays interview today coincides with reports by local newspapers on the capture of 12 regional mrta leaders this news was announced in the city of cajamarca 870 km north of lima the national police have announced that the operations leading to the capture of the mrta leaders have been carried out over the past few days and that activists who were operting in the departments of cajamarca la libertad and ancash in northern peru and who were responsible for at least 20 bomb attacks in different locations have been detained the national police added that firearms explosives and propaganda material were seized from the mrta leaders","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0577","doctext":"Victor Polay the head of the Peruvian terrorist group Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA acknowledged today that the MRTA might propose his release in exchange for the freedom of television executive Hector Delgado Parker Polay is currently imprisoned in Lima His comments made from his cell in Limas Canto Grande penitentiary were published by the Lima daily La Republica following an interview Polay was apprehended by Peruvian police in Huancayo 315 km east of Lima in February 1989 Last Thursday the weekly Cambio which police sources describe as MRTAs unofficial mouthpiece reported that the MRTAadherents of guerrilla Ernesto Che Guevarakidnapped Delgado Parker on October 4 1989 in Lima declaring that he would be tried by a revolutionary court Delgado Parker an advisor to President Alan Garcia and godfather to one of his daughters was kidnapped in a political act according to Polay He differentiated this kidnapping from others executed by MRTA which were aimed at securing ransom Polay stated that he is not accountable for the kidnapping an incident where Delgado Parkers driver was killed and his bodyguard injured He could not predict the revolutionary courts verdict following the peoples judgment of the impresario However Polay did not dismiss the possibility of an exchange emphasizing that the nature of the kidnapping and the forthcoming request are political The release of Polays interview coincided with reports of the capture of 12 regional MRTA leaders in Cajamarca 870 km north of Lima The national police announced that these operations carried out over the past few days led to the detention of activists responsible for at least 20 bomb attacks across various locations in the departments of Cajamarca La Libertad and Ancash in northern Peru Additionally firearms explosives and propaganda materials were seized from the MRTA leaders","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0578","doctext":"it is a pleasure for me to meet with president virgilio barco for the second time in my role as president of venezuela to to continue reviewing 6 months later issues which are of mutual interest to our two nations i also wish to prove with this action that we are willing to carry out our plans for cooperation and mutual understanding on this occasion we are proving that we want to permanently follow up the goals established during our first meeting however president barco on this occasion i wish to state like i personally told you on the telephone upon learning the unfortunate and tragic news about the assassination of luis carlos galan an admired friend and a great colombian that i wanted to hold this meeting because the venezuelan feelings which i represent and personify compelled me to personally express to you as president of colombia venezuelas and the venezuelan peoples solidarity with the extraordinary and admirable struggle that colombia is currently waging against an enemy of mankind drug trafficking i want to state here that this was enough reason for the venezuela government to request through its president a personal interview with president barco so that it may be known that venezuelas solidarity goes beyond words continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0578","doctext":"It is a pleasure for me to meet President Virgilio Barco for the second time in my capacity as President of Venezuela to continue discussing issues of mutual interest to our nations six months after our first meeting I also wish to demonstrate through this action our commitment to cooperation and mutual understanding This meeting serves to show our dedication to the goals we established previously However President Barco I must express as I did when I spoke to you on the phone after hearing the unfortunate and tragic news about the assassination of Luis Carlos Galan an esteemed friend and a great Colombian that I felt compelled to have this meeting to personally convey Venezuelas solidarity with Colombia I represent the Venezuelan peoples support for Colombias admirable and extraordinary struggle against the global threat of drug trafficking This sentiment alone was enough for the Venezuelan government to seek a personal meeting with President Barco to show that Venezuelas solidarity extends beyond mere words","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0579","doctext":"a dark cloud of skepticism loomed over the talks between the salvadoran government and the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln at the end of the first round of talks today because the participants in the dialogue were unable repeat unable to reach agreement on the basic points for a possible ceasefire the delegations met at the pastoral house of the clarist nuns congregation in moravia 4 km from san jose oscar arias the costa rican president and nobel peace prize winner visited the place and encouraged the participants at the meet because the salvadoran war is senseless and should not repeat should not continue arias added i know of nothing that is better than dialogue gregorio rosas chavez the auxiliary bishop of san salvador stated i foster hopes that an agreement will be reached when the meeting started and after the initial formalities the representatives began to discuss the key points the fmln proposed the following points at the meeting 1 the need to advance the date of the general elections 2 the people responsible for monsignior oscar arnulfo romeros murder to be sent to trial 3 reforms to the political constitution 4 purging and professionalizing the army 5 ending repression 6 full enforcement of democratic rights 7 reforms to the salvadoran judicial system 8 provisional economic measures to deactivate political and social confrontation in synthesis the salvadoran government proposed stopping hostilities as soon as possible under the supervision of the oas and un delegates juan antonio martinez head of the salvadoran government delegation also proposed that fmln members be given all the required facilities to return to salvadoran political social and economic life immediately after a ceasefire has been implemented after the first round of talks was over joaquin villalobos one of the leaders of the fmln delegation said we reached no specific accords another fmln leader shafick handal pointed out that the salvadoran governments proposals are unacceptable to us for the time being representing the government salvadoran justice minister oscar santamaria said we made little progress the government holds a specific position on how to achieve a ceasefire which is what the salvadoran people are expecting at the end of the first round of the dialogue the salvadoran government and the fmln are deadlocked on an essential issue the ceasefire the fmln maintains that a ceasefire should follow government compliance with a number of measures while the salvadoran government maintains that a ceasefire must come before any changes take place it was learned that the salvadoran government categorically rejected an fmln proposal to hold new elections soon the fmln also categorically rejected the governments ceasefire proposal because that would constitute surrender we want a ceasefire but they must comply with certain steps that we are proposing commander joaquin villalobos said we want a ceasefire first and then negotiations salvadoran presidency minister juan antonio martinez said the second round of the dialogue will take place on 17 october at 1400 gmt","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0579","doctext":"A cloud of doubt overshadowed the negotiations between the Salvadoran government and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN as the first round of talks concluded without reaching a consensus on the fundamental points for a potential ceasefire The discussions took place at the pastoral house of the Clarist nuns congregation in Moravia near San Jose Costa Rican President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oscar Arias visited the site urging the participants to persist since the Salvadoran conflict is senseless and must absolutely must come to an end Arias emphasized the importance of dialogue while Gregorio Rosas Chavez the auxiliary bishop of San Salvador remained hopeful for an agreement Once the formalities concluded the FMLN outlined their primary demands expediting general elections prosecuting those responsible for Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romeros assassination constitutional reforms purging and professionalizing the military ending repression ensuring democratic rights reforming the judicial system and implementing provisional economic measures to reduce political and social tensions In contrast the Salvadoran government prioritized ceasing hostilities promptly under the oversight of OAS and UN delegates Juan Antonio Martinez leading the government delegation suggested that FMLN members be reintegrated into Salvadoran political social and economic life postceasefire Despite extensive discussions FMLN leader Joaquin Villalobos acknowledged the lack of concrete agreements with Shafick Handal deeming the governments proposals unacceptable Salvadoran Justice Minister Oscar Santamaria admitted minimal progress emphasizing the governments firm stance on achieving a ceasefire first a sentiment echoed by the Salvadoran populace The primary impasse remains the ceasefire with the FMLN insisting on preconditions and the government demanding it precede any reforms The government firmly dismissed the FMLNs call for prompt elections while the FMLN rejected the ceasefire terms equating it to surrender Villalobos reiterated their desire for a ceasefire contingent on specific measures whereas Martinez insisted on a ceasefire before negotiations The second round of talks is scheduled for October 17 at 1400 GMT","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0580","doctext":"the government of the republic of el salvador strongly condemns the base and cowardly murder of ms dolores isabel casanova porras carried out this morning by fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorists in santa tecla as the innocent victim was on her way to her sports exercises this crime viciously and coldly carried out by the fmln clearly shows the world the fmln is an organization led and made up by individuals for whom human life means nothing this despicable crime perpetrated against ms casonova porras confirms the fmln is implementing a deathlike terrorist plan that includes the murder of public officials and their relatives as the president publicly charged on 14 october condemning this new crime by fmln urban cells the government asks how can fmln leaders in costa rica talk of peace and respect for human rights when defenseless persons are being ruthlessly and irrationally murdered on orders from the fmln the government hereby conveys its deep condolences and solidarity to ms casanova porras family over this irreparable loss moreover it asks the international community of nations and human rights rapporteur professor pastor ridrejo to take due notice of this despicable human rights violation carried out by the fmln at a time when the salvadoran government delegation is engaged in a dialogue in good faith and with the best political intentions to reach peace something the salvadoran people yearn for the government holds the fmln responsible for jeopardizing the dialogue process to reach peace and hopes that the fmln adopts a responsible stand and that its peaceful words are matched by deeds","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0580","doctext":"The government of the Republic of El Salvador vehemently denounces the heinous and cowardly murder of Ms Dolores Isabel Casanova Porras executed this morning by Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN terrorists in Santa Tecla as she was on her way to her sports activities This brutal and coldblooded act by the FMLN starkly demonstrates to the world that the FMLN is an organization composed of individuals who place no value on human life This revolting crime against Ms Casanova Porras underscores the FMLNs ongoing implementation of a deadly terrorist agenda that involves targeting public officials and their families as publicly stated by the president on October 14 In denouncing this latest crime by FMLN urban cells the government questions how FMLN leaders in Costa Rica can speak of peace and human rights while defenseless citizens are being mercilessly and senselessly murdered under FMLN orders The government extends its heartfelt condolences and solidarity to the family of Ms Casanova Porras in this irreplaceable loss Additionally it calls upon the international community and human rights rapporteur Professor Pastor Ridrejo to duly acknowledge this egregious human rights violation committed by the FMLN especially at a time when the Salvadoran government delegation is engaged in sincere dialogue with the best political intentions to achieve peace a goal fervently desired by the Salvadoran people The government holds the FMLN accountable for endangering the peace dialogue process and hopes that the FMLN will adopt a responsible position and ensure that their peaceful rhetoric is reflected in their actions","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0581","doctext":"no ceasefire agreement was reached at the end of the second day of the current round of negotiations between delegates of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln and the salvadoran government the delegations met in the pastoral house of the congregation of the nuns of st clare in moravia 4 km from san jose during the dialogue the delegates became involved in a discussion on implementation of a possible ceasefire and the fmln insisted that there must first be approval of a plan to amend the salvadoran constitution that the army be purged that the repression end that modifications to the judicial system be started and that measures be adopted to guarantee the countrys democratization for their part the salvadoran government delegates insisted that the fmln must declare an immediate halt to hostilities effective 18 october the government proposal indicated that it commits itself to halt all offensive operations and to offer guarantees to respect the rights of all guerrillas so that they can join the countrys political social and economic life fmln commander joaquin villalobos said we cannot accept the governments conditions for the ceasefire because that would mean a surrender on our part fmln spokesman miguel saenz said there are no agreements with the government because there are no concrete replies to our requests saenz said since there is no flexibility on the part of the government delegates there are no agreements for peace in our country justice minister oscar alfredo santamaria said first we need the fmln to cease hostilities then the government will guarantee that the guerrillas can return to the mainstream of society santamaria reiterated we want peace an end to the war and an end to the killing the pain and the bitterness of the salvadoran people un envoy alvaro soto and oas envoy ricardo gjivoje are attending the dialogue as observers as well as msgr gregorio rosa chavez auxiliary bishop of san salvador during the second day of talks there was friction between the fmln and the government when information secretary mauricio sandoval openly accused the fmln of murdering ana isabel casanova name as received daughter of colonel oscar edgardo casanova director of the armed forces studies center fmln commander luisa mercedes del carmen retana immediately denied sandovals charge and said the fmln had nothing to do with that murder perpetrated today in san salvador the murder also prompted accusations in the meeting by the salvadoran government representatives who said the fmln is in the habit of perpetrating this sort of actions when important meetings are being held the fmln delegates said the charge against the fmln is groundless this afternoon msgr gregorio rosa chavez seemed very skeptical about the results of the san jose talks because for the dialogue to succeed it is necessary and urgent that the two sides the government and the fmln yield a little it is possible that the dialogue may continue tomorrow when the salvadoran government and the fmln announced they will issue separate press releases","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0581","doctext":"No ceasefire agreement was reached at the conclusion of the second day of the latest negotiations between the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN and the Salvadoran government The discussions took place at the pastoral house of the Congregation of the Nuns of St Clare in Moravia 4 km from San Jose During these talks the FMLN delegates demanded the approval of a plan to amend the Salvadoran constitution the purge of the army an end to repression reforms to the judicial system and measures to ensure the countrys democratization before considering a ceasefire Conversely the Salvadoran government delegates insisted that the FMLN declare an immediate halt to hostilities effective October 18 The government promised to cease all offensive operations and guarantee the rights of all guerrillas to integrate into the countrys political social and economic spheres FMLN commander Joaquin Villalobos stated that accepting the governments conditions for a ceasefire would mean surrendering FMLN spokesman Miguel Saenz noted the absence of agreements due to the lack of concrete responses from the government and its inflexibility hindering peace in the country Justice Minister Oscar Alfredo Santamaria emphasized the need for the FMLN to cease hostilities first after which the government would ensure the guerrillas could rejoin society Santamaria reiterated the governments desire for peace an end to the war and the suffering of the Salvadoran people UN envoy Alvaro Soto and OAS envoy Ricardo Gjivoje attended the talks as observers along with Msgr Gregorio Rosa Chavez auxiliary bishop of San Salvador On the second day tensions rose when Information Secretary Mauricio Sandoval accused the FMLN of murdering Ana Isabel Casanova daughter of Colonel Oscar Edgardo Casanova director of the Armed Forces Studies Center FMLN commander Luisa Mercedes del Carmen Retana denied the accusation asserting that the FMLN was not involved in the murder that took place in San Salvador The murder triggered further accusations from the government representatives who claimed that the FMLN often carried out such actions during crucial meetings The FMLN delegates refuted these charges as baseless This afternoon Msgr Gregorio Rosa Chavez expressed skepticism about the outcome of the San Jose talks stressing that both the government and the FMLN must show some flexibility for the dialogue to succeed The negotiations are expected to continue tomorrow with both parties planning to issue separate press releases","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0582","doctext":"the authorities have reported that radio announcer diego vargas escobar was assassinated today in medellin in northwestern colombia this is the second such crime to shake medellin in less than 12 hours the police said vargas escobar 56 was shot to death by two men riding a motorcycle as he arrived at his house at 1950 0050 gmt 18 october the authorities reported that the assassins fled after committing the assassination they said they do not know the motive diego vargas escobar had worked at cadena radial colombiana caracol until 2 months ago and since then he has been working at the voice of america the announcers assassination came only 12 hours after the extraditables the armed wing of the medellin cartel gunned down judge hector jimenez rodriguez in medellin the countrys second most important city located 250 km northwest of bogota","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0582","doctext":"Authorities have announced that radio host Diego Vargas Escobar was murdered today in Medellin located in northwestern Colombia This marks the second such violent attack in Medellin within a span of less than 12 hours Police reported that Vargas Escobar aged 56 was fatally shot by two men riding a motorcycle as he reached his home at 1950 0050 GMT on 18 October The assassins escaped after carrying out the attack and the motive remains unknown Diego Vargas Escobar had been employed at Cadena Radial Colombiana Caracol until two months ago and had since been working at the Voice of America His assassination occurred just 12 hours after The Extraditables the armed faction of the Medellin cartel killed Judge Hector Jimenez Rodriguez in Medellin which is Colombias second most significant city and situated 250 km northwest of Bogota","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0583","doctext":"the salvadoran government and the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln today agreed to institutionalize the dialogue and to meet in other countries every month despite the disagreements between the two sides although the government could not convince the guerrillas to lay down their weapons and return to political life and the fmln could not succeed in securing from the authorities true guarantees for democratization and security prior to ending the armed struggle the protagonists of the dialogue seemed satisfied at the end of the meeting monsignor gregorio rosa chavez san salvador auxiliary bishop and mediator in the talks told acan efe that last nights meeting was difficult yet fruitful after costa rican president oscar arias visited the convent site of the meeting arias met for a while on 17 october with the delegation members and the mediators at the saint clare convent where the dialogue is taking place and succeeded in unblocking the meeting which had been bogged down in the morning according to rosa chavez arias who was awarded the 1987 nobel prize for his peace efforts in central america said while leaving the meeting with the negotiators and mediators on 17 october that he was moved to intervene because he wanted to encourage the sides to keep negotiating arias stressed the difficulty in finding a rapid solution for a problem of violence that has lasted 10 years and killed more than 70000 people he pointed out that there is still willingness to seek peaceful ways to end this bloody confrontation according to the information available both sides are willing to go over some ideas presented in this meeting and keep elaborating on them in the context of the salvadoran situation regarding the cessation of hostilities which was mentioned as the main point early in the meeting but has not yet been approved because of a disagreement between the sides an accord was finally reached to clarify the meaning of the phrase according to fmln spokesman jesus rojas the government delegation has continued to indicate that it has no decisionmaking ability and this has caused uncertainty in the negotiations cesar marti another fmln member said substantial accords have not been anticipated but the the dialogue has been saved rosa chavez said the meeting the second since direct contacts were resumed in mexico city in september ends today today it will be announced where and when the 3d meeting will be held perhaps in caracas although the rebels insist that the meeting site should be san salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0583","doctext":"The Salvadoran government and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN have agreed to formalize their dialogue and convene monthly in different countries despite existing disagreements While the government has not persuaded the guerrillas to disarm and return to political participation and the FMLN has yet to obtain genuine guarantees for democratization and security before ceasing armed conflict both sides appeared content at the conclusion of the talks Monsignor Gregorio Rosa Chavez the auxiliary bishop of San Salvador and mediator remarked to ACANEFE that the previous nights meeting though challenging was productive following a visit from Costa Rican President Oscar Arias Arias who interacted briefly with the delegations and mediators on October 17 at the Saint Clare convent managed to overcome the impasse that had stalled discussions earlier that day according to Rosa Chavez Arias the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his peace efforts in Central America stated that his involvement was driven by a desire to encourage continued negotiations He emphasized the complexity of swiftly resolving a decadelong violent conflict that has claimed over 70000 lives yet noted a persistent willingness to pursue peaceful resolutions Information indicates that both parties are open to revisiting and further developing ideas presented during the meeting within the Salvadoran context A key topic the cessation of hostilities initially faced approval hurdles due to disagreements but ultimately led to a consensus on clarifying the term According to FMLN spokesperson Jesus Rojas the governments delegations lack of decisionmaking authority has created uncertainty in the negotiations Another FMLN member Cesar Marti mentioned that while significant agreements were not expected the dialogue was preserved Rosa Chavez confirmed that this meeting the second since direct talks resumed in Mexico City in September concludes today The location and timing of the third meeting potentially in Caracas will be announced today although the rebels prefer San Salvador as the venue","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0584","doctext":"peru has given bolivia free zones in two peruvian ports to facilitate that countrys access to the sea bolivia lost its pacific coastline in a war against chile in 1879 this agreement was reached during a meeting between peruvian president alan garcia and bolivian president jaime paz zamora on board a ship anchored on the highest lake in the world laka titicaca it has been a fruitful meeting because we agreed on several issues that go beyond the rhetoric of international relations the peruvian chief of state said after the session we met to definitively implement an old peruvian offering garcia added according to the joint declaration that was released to the public after the presidential summit the free zones are located in the ports of matarani and ilo in southern peru in keeping with an offer made by the peruvian government in 1979 this is the first time that bolivia has gained access to free zones in peruvian ports the only free port bolivia previously had access to was the chilean port of iquique an official communique states that the bolivian free zone locations areas and operations systems in peruvian ports will be defined during a meeting of bolivian and peruvian experts who must prepare proposals within 60 days the two presidents decided to create a maritime transportation company with two companies from each country the presidents instructed their declaration the chiefs of state decided that peruvian lead and silver concentrate will be processed in bolivian metal plants they also decided to create a binational company to market minerals the two presidents the communique states expressed their will to promote the creation in the future of a binational ministry for the complete development and management of the high plateau region shared by the two countries garcia and paz zamora ratified their conviction to carry out bilateral trade within the andean integration program and the peruvian administration promised to grant bolivia facilities to encourage trade of bolivian agriculture and agroindustrial products on the subject of drug trafficking the two presidents reiterated their political will to coordinate actions against illegal drug trafficking according to the commitment assumed on 10 october by garcia paz zamora and colombian president virgilio barco in the peruvian city of ica bolivia and peru are two of the worlds main producers of coca leaves the raw material for making cocaine of which 80 percent is processed in colombian laboratories the two chiefs of state also decided to review and modernize public transit between their two countries in keeping with historical geographic and economic relations between bolivia and peru in a remarkable sidelight president alan garcia decided to rename the peruvian ship ollanata where the meeting took place the great marshal andres de santa cruz after the fifth bolivian president and sponsor of the peruvian bolivian confederation one of the agreements included in the 18point final declaration states that bolivia will be able to send navy officers with the next peruvian mission to antarctica the presidential summit was held on the waters of lake titicaca 3800 meters above sea level a bomb exploded today at dawn in the peruvian town of yunguyo near the lake very near where the presidential summit was to take place although the explosion did not cause any casualties the local police station did sustain some property damage","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0584","doctext":"Peru has granted Bolivia access to free trade zones in two Peruvian ports to enhance Bolivias sea access Bolivia lost its Pacific coastline to Chile in the 1879 war This pact was achieved during a meeting between Peruvian President Alan Garcia and Bolivian President Jaime Paz Zamora aboard a ship on Lake Titicaca the worlds highest lake It has been a productive meeting as we agreed on multiple issues beyond mere diplomatic rhetoric stated the Peruvian president postsession We met to finally implement an old Peruvian offer Garcia added The joint declaration revealed that the free zones are in the ports of Matarani and Ilo aligning with a 1979 Peruvian government proposal This marks Bolivias first access to free zones in Peruvian ports previously only having access to the Chilean port of Iquique An official statement noted that the specifics of the Bolivian free zone locations areas and operational systems in Peruvian ports would be defined in a meeting of Bolivian and Peruvian experts who are to draft proposals within 60 days The presidents also decided to establish a maritime transportation company involving two companies from each country They directed that Peruvian lead and silver concentrates be processed in Bolivian metal plants and agreed to form a binational company for mineral marketing The communique stated that both presidents expressed their intention to promote the establishment of a future binational ministry for the overall development and management of the high plateau region shared by both nations Garcia and Paz Zamora reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral trade within the Andean integration program with Peru pledging to support Bolivian agricultural and agroindustrial trade On drug trafficking the presidents reiterated their political will to coordinate efforts against illegal drug trade in line with an agreement made on October 10 by Garcia Paz Zamora and Colombian President Virgilio Barco in Ica Peru Bolivia and Peru are leading coca leaf producers the primary ingredient in cocaine with 80 processed in Colombian labs The leaders also decided to review and modernize public transit between their nations considering their historical geographical and economic ties In a noteworthy move President Garcia renamed the Peruvian ship Ollanata where the meeting occurred to Great Marshal Andres de Santa Cruz honoring the fifth Bolivian president and advocate of the PeruvianBolivian confederation An 18point final declaration included an agreement allowing Bolivian navy officers to join the next Peruvian mission to Antarctica The summit took place on Lake Titicaca 3800 meters above sea level Additionally a bomb exploded at dawn in Yunguyo a Peruvian town near the lake and the summit location Although there were no casualties the local police station suffered property damage","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0585","doctext":"peru has given bolivia free zones in two peruvian ports to facilitate that countrys access to the sea bolivia lost its pacific coastline in a war against chile in 1879 this agreement was reached during a meeting between peruvian president alan garcia and bolivian president jaime paz zamora on board a ship anchored on the highest lake in the world laka titicaca it has been a fruitful meeting because we agreed on several issues that go beyond the rhetoric of international relations the peruvian chief of state said after the session we met to definitively implement an old peruvian offering garcia added according to the joint declaration that was released to the public after the presidential summit the free zones are located in the ports of matarani and ilo in southern peru in keeping with an offer made by the peruvian government in 1979 this is the first time that bolivia has gained access to free zones in peruvian ports the only free port bolivia previously had access to was the chilean port of iquique an official communique states that the bolivian free zone locations areas and operations systems in peruvian ports will be defined during a meeting of bolivian and peruvian experts who must prepare proposals within 60 days the two presidents decided to create a maritime transportation company with two companies from each country the presidents instructed their declaration the chiefs of state decided that peruvian lead and silver concentrate will be processed in bolivian metal plants they also decided to create a binational company to market minerals the two presidents the communique states expressed their will to promote in the future the creation of a binational ministry for the complete development and management of the high plateau region shared by the two countries garcia and paz zamora ratified their conviction to carry out bilateral trade within the andean integration program and the peruvian administration promised to grant bolivia facilities to encourage trade of bolivian agriculture and agroindustrial products on the subject of drug trafficking the two presidents reiterated their political will to coordinate actions against illegal drug trafficking according to the commitment assumed on 10 october by garcia paz zamora and colombian president virgilio barco in the peruvian city of ica bolivia and peru are two of the worlds main producers of coca leaves the raw material for making cocaine of which 80 percent is processed in colombian laboratories the two chiefs of state also decided to review and modernize public transit between their two countries in keeping with historical geographic and economic relations between bolivia and peru in a remarkable sidelight president alan garcia decided to rename the peruvian ship ollanata where the meeting took place the great marshal andres de santa cruz after the fifth bolivian president and sponsor of the peruvian bolivian confederation one of the agreements included in the 18point final declaration states that bolivia will be able to send navy officers with the next peruvian mission to antarctica the presidential summit was held on the waters of lake titicaca 3800 meters above sea level a bomb exploded today at dawn in the peruvian town of yunguyo near the lake very near where the presidential summit was to take place although the explosion did not cause any casualties the local police station did sustain some property damage","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0585","doctext":"Peru has granted Bolivia free trade zones in two of its ports to improve Bolivias maritime access which it lost in a war with Chile in 1879 This arrangement was finalized during a meeting between Peruvian President Alan Garcia and Bolivian President Jaime Paz Zamora aboard a ship on Lake Titicaca the highest lake in the world It was a productive meeting as we agreed on several matters beyond typical international relations rhetoric Garcia stated postmeeting We aimed to finally implement Perus longstanding offer he added As per a joint declaration postsummit the zones are located in Matarani and Ilo ports in southern Peru based on a 1979 offer from the Peruvian government This marks Bolivias first access to free zones in Peruvian ports previously only having access to the Chilean port of Iquique An official communique mentioned that the specifics of the Bolivian free zones locations and operational systems in Peruvian ports will be outlined in a meeting of experts from both countries within 60 days Furthermore the presidents agreed to establish a maritime transportation company involving firms from both nations They also agreed that Peruvian lead and silver concentrates would be processed in Bolivian metal plants and decided to form a binational company to market minerals The presidents expressed their intention to possibly create a binational ministry for the comprehensive development and management of the high plateau region shared by both countries Garcia and Paz Zamora affirmed their commitment to bilateral trade within the Andean Integration Program with Peru promising to facilitate the trade of Bolivian agricultural and agroindustrial products On drug trafficking both presidents reiterated their political will to coordinate actions against illegal drug trade following a commitment made on October 10 with Colombian President Virgilio Barco in Ica Peru Bolivia and Peru are significant coca leaf producers the primary ingredient for cocaine most of which is processed in Colombian labs They also decided to modernize public transit between their countries in line with their historical geographic and economic ties In a noteworthy gesture President Garcia renamed the Peruvian ship Ollanata where the meeting occurred to Great Marshal Andres de Santa Cruz honoring the fifth Bolivian president and supporter of the PeruvianBolivian Confederation One agreement in the 18point declaration allows Bolivia to send navy officers with the next Peruvian mission to Antarctica The summit took place on Lake Titicaca 3800 meters above sea level On the same day a bomb exploded at dawn in the nearby Peruvian town of Yunguyo close to the summit location Although there were no casualties the explosion caused some property damage to the local police station","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0586","doctext":"special security measures were adopted at the congress today only parliamentarians journalists and employees are allowed to enter the building the general public has been banned these measures were implemented after a paid assassin was killed right in bolivar square by a grenade he was trying to throw at the congress building the aborted action by the terrorist on 18 october forced the authorities to reinforce security at the congress however bolivar square was poorly patrolled several onlookers arrived at the square early this morning to see where the terrorist was killed when the grenade exploded begin recording unidentified security officer those who cannot show proper identity cards will not be admitted reporter does this include representatives and senators officer yes anyone who has legitimate business here at the congress end recording the measures caused various reactions and angered some congressmen begin recording reporter why was this senator not admitted officer because he refused to be searched as everybody must be unidentified congressman searching congressmen is not very nice but it would be worse if one were killed end recording employees did not escape the check either the police even cordoned off the outside areas near where the commissions work","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0586","doctext":"Today special security protocols were put into effect at the congress Access to the building was restricted to only parliamentarians journalists and employees while the general public was prohibited from entering These measures followed an incident where a paid assassin was killed by a grenade he intended to throw at the congress building in Bolivar Square The terrorists failed bombing attempt on October 18 prompted authorities to tighten security around the congress Despite this Bolivar Square remained insufficiently patrolled Early this morning several spectators gathered at the square to see the site where the assassin had been killed by the grenade explosion begin recording unidentified security officer Entry is denied to those without valid identity cards reporter Does this apply to representatives and senators officer Yes it includes anyone with official business in the congress end recording These measures sparked various reactions and some congressmen were angered begin recording reporter Why was this senator denied entry officer Because he refused to undergo the mandatory search unidentified congressman Searching congressmen is unpleasant but it is preferable to the risk of being killed end recording Employees were also subject to the security checks and the police cordoned off the surrounding areas where the commissions conduct their work","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0587","doctext":"which is the overall result but also analyzed the manner in which this meeting was held because we believe and we have always believed that the people must be informed the people must know the truth initially this second meeting with the fmln is a followup to the mexico accord in september we want to begin by briefly explaining what the mexico accord was particularly what we agreed to discuss in the meeting in san jose costa rica we have here the text of the mexico accord and in the chapter concerning the next meeting it says the topic of discussion will be the end of hostilities based on proposals by the government and the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front in view of the mexico accord our delegation began to work on a proposal that would make every possible effort to outline what could be an end to hostilities why have we insisted on this topic because we want an end to violence in our country the end of weapons firing the end of bomb explosions the end of mines mutilating the little hands and feet of children in rural areas we want to see an end to the destruction of el salvador and an atmosphere of cordiality and tranquility with greater possibilities for the dialogue process that is the philosphy because we believe that the salvadoran people and each one of you as part of the salvadoran people do not deserve this violent situation this hostile situation generated by the armed groups of the fmln the proposal is also based on the central american peace plan esquipulas ii and the subsequent agreements signed by the five central american presidents i would like to recall the tela agreement the last agreement in part iii the agreement reads as follows the fmln is strongly urged to end hostilities in an immediate and effective manner to hold a dialogue that will lead to giving up the armed struggle the fmln members will return to democratic life continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0587","doctext":"While discussing the outcomes we also examined the manner in which this meeting was conducted as we strongly believe that the public deserves to be informed and aware of the truth This second meeting with the FMLN is a continuation of the Mexico accord from September We aim to start by briefly explaining the Mexico accord specifically the matters agreed upon for discussion in the San Jose Costa Rica meeting The text of the Mexico accord states that the discussion topic will be the cessation of hostilities based on proposals from both the government and the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front In light of the Mexico accord our delegation worked on a proposal to make every effort to define an end to hostilities Why have we focused on this issue Because we desire an end to violence in our nation the cessation of gunfire bomb explosions and landmines that maim children in rural areas We seek to halt the destruction of El Salvador and create an environment of harmony and peace to foster dialogue This is our philosophy as we believe the Salvadoran people including each one of you do not deserve the violent situation created by the FMLN armed groups The proposal is also grounded in the Central American peace plan Esquipulas II and subsequent agreements signed by the five Central American presidents I would like to recall the Tela agreement the latest agreement which states in part III the FMLN is strongly urged to cease hostilities immediately and effectively to engage in dialogue that will lead to abandoning the armed struggle FMLN members will reintegrate into democratic life","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0588","doctext":"ruben zamora leader of the popular social christian movement and the democratic convergence was unharmed following a terrorist attack zamora said the country is suffering from a wave of violence launched by groups that do not want the negotiations to succeed he also said there are ultrarightist groups that do not seek a negotiated settlement because they believe their interests will be harmed and added that there are groups within the armed forces and arena nationalist republican alliance that do not want the negotiations he said these groups tend to react with increased violence","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0588","doctext":"Ruben Zamora the head of the Popular Social Christian Movement and Democratic Convergence escaped unharmed from a terrorist attack Zamora indicated that the nation is facing a surge of violence initiated by factions opposed to successful negotiations He noted that ultrarightist groups resist a negotiated agreement due to fears of jeopardizing their interests Additionally Zamora mentioned that some factions within the armed forces and ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance are against the negotiations often responding with heightened violence","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0589","doctext":"the fmln has done nothing but insist on an immediate answer to all of this logically i cannot say that theirs is a serious position because when a number of documents are put forward a period of time is required to analyze them however the fmln immediately rejected the governments proposal saying that it would not accept it what does this mean that the fmln no longer wants to talk about the end of the hostilities but wants to introduce new topics at the san jose meeting however despite the fmlns position and although there has not been an indepth study of all the documents one can see at first glance that the proposals they have put forward are totally absurd i will cite an example you know very well that the fmln has admitted to being unable to maintain a position that if it attempts to occupy a town in less than 24 hours the armed forces drive it out it cannot maintain a position in the country nevertheless the fmln proposal attempts to establish territorial limits with the government while it is true that the fmln exists and is a reality i believe that reality has a dimension a size the results of the past elections the results of something over 3 percent won by the democratic convergence indicate that the fmln is a reality but a very small one and that it does not have the right to force a government and a people to violate their constitutional system meanwhile the fmln has come up with the totally absurd notion that the government must dismiss the entire military class of 66 the defense minister and the commander of the air force that is totally absurd it is a ridiculous position that does not truly show any intention to movement toward peace the fmln proposal also calls for the government to instruct the legislative assembly to change all of the supreme court justices these salvadoran friends are totally absurd positions although these are somewhat different their previous positions are ever present the government will not at any time violate the constitution it will never question the sacrifices that you and all the salvadoran people have made during these long years in order to gradually strengthen the democratic process which may not be perfect and we would like to discuss different ways of perfecting it but we will never sell it or sacrifice it especially under circumstances which by all means are absurd what is worse however is that along with the attitude the fmln has displayed in costa rica along with its rejection of everything the government says its attempts to modify the agenda we had agreed upon in mexico its efforts to introduce a series of documents and its demand for immediate answers it has initiated a strategy of murders here in el salvador everyone has noticed they murdered a reporters wife and son why because they had a relative in the armed forces they have murdered an innocent young girl at a safe distance in a cowardly manner only because she was a relative of an armed forces member yesterday they attempted to murder a former military man who also has a relative in the armed forces what does all of this mean that the fmln intends to talk over there costa rica and to make an entire case out of its defending human rights while murdering people and violating the human rights they claim to be defending on a daily basis all of these fmln attitudes force us to dialogue and as i said at the beginning i must be completely clear and open i must tell the salvadoran people the truth i believe that so far the fmln has not displayed the political resolve to achieve peace first of all the fmln does not want to talk about ending the conflict it does not want to give the entire country you and i my dear viewers the opportunity to stop living in this whirlpool of violence to live in peace and to allow the process to progress in the search for solutions that will gradually give us firm and lasting peace within an atmosphere of tranquility the fmlns attitude is one of provocation it wants to provoke the government into getting up from the dialogue table it has tried to anger the members of the commission by insulting them all in all the fmln is trying to force the government to desist why are they seeking this because all they want is a little more image the image that they have completely lost because their spaces have been closed no one in the world will continue to justify an armed struggle that is a thing of the past continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0589","doctext":"The FMLN has consistently demanded immediate responses to their concerns but it is unreasonable because analyzing numerous documents requires time However the FMLN swiftly dismissed the governments proposal indicating a refusal to discuss ending hostilities and instead introducing new topics at the San Jose meeting Even without thorough examination the FMLNs proposals seem evidently unreasonable For instance the FMLN has admitted its inability to hold positions in towns for more than 24 hours before being driven out by armed forces Despite this they propose establishing territorial boundaries with the government While the FMLNs existence is acknowledged its impact is minor as evidenced by the Democratic Convergences mere 3 percent in elections This marginal influence does not justify forcing governmental and constitutional changes Additionally the FMLNs demand for the dismissal of the entire military class of 66 the defense minister and the air force commander is irrational and does not reflect a genuine desire for peace Moreover their proposal for the government to direct the legislative assembly to replace all supreme court justices is equally absurd The government will not compromise the constitution or the sacrifices made over the years to strengthen democracy despite its imperfections The FMLNs conduct in Costa Rica including rejecting government proposals altering agreed agendas and demanding immediate answers mirrors their strategy of committing murders in El Salvador They have targeted individuals with military connections such as a reporters family members and a young girl revealing their contradictory stance on human rights These actions compel dialogue but it is evident that the FMLN lacks the political will for peace They avoid discussions on ending the conflict denying Salvadorans the chance to escape violence and achieve lasting peace The FMLNs provocative behavior aims to frustrate the government and derail negotiations seeking to regain lost credibility and justify their outdated armed struggle","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0590","doctext":"president arias was right when he said that perhaps fidel castro is the only one who insists on the situation and who seems to have not yet returned from the sierra maestra where he was in 1959 that seems to be the attitude of the fmln leaders what else do the armed forces i mean corrects himself does the fmln want with all these absurd proposals and attitudes it is seeking to divide the armed forces it is seeking to isolate the government of the republic it wants to discredit the government image which has been consolidated little by little at the international level because we are showing to the world that there is a democracy here that a democratic process is being consolidated and that the forces that already exist within the democratic system are forces that truly want and seek peace rather than forces that assassinate and cause destruction therefore we can no longer think at this moment that the fmln has only viewed the dialogue from a strategic point of view however we want to say something all this strategy should not confuse the salvadoran people we must be calm because the government of the republic will not give an inch and will continue through rational means to struggle and search for peace to which you and all salvadorans are entitled we are not going to fall into the traps the fmln is trying to put before us however at this moment what we should see is who wants peace and who does not want to search for peace up to this moment the fmln has given no evidence it wants to attain peace and tranquility for you the salvadoran people nevertheless we must not be pessimistic although it is true that one cannot say for propaganda purposes that outstanding results were obtained at the meeting in san jose costa rica some results were attained the dialogue process will continue and that should eliminate all traces of pessimism we must think that the dialogue process that began in mexico was not broken in san jose costa rica and that this process will continue next month in caracas venezuela the issue again will be ceasing hostilities we are becoming more and more aware of the various positions and there is less room to play strategic games with the dialogue process the salvadoran government is willing to discuss any subject in this dialogue process however we must do this in an orderly manner when we reach an agreement such agreements must be respected that is the attitude that should prevail if there is a true political desire to achieve peace therefore once again i want to conclude my message by making an appeal for unity we must be united for peace all sectors political labor religious and business must demand that the fmln show a true desire to achieve peace we must demand that the fmln stop trying to use peace in el salvador for strategic purposes if the fmln truly wants peace why does it continue to smuggle weapons probably from nicaragua into el salvador today a truck from nicaragua loaded with weapons and explosives for the fmln was confiscated at the border with honduras this shows that the fmln is not yet seriously searching for peace in el salvador however the unity of the salvadoran people should force the fmln to search for peace the unity of the salvadoran people should close political space so the fmln will stop its strategic games all of us united should demand that the fmln take the dialogue process seriously equally as seriously as the salvadoran government we firmly believe we must search through peaceful means to have peace and calm in el salvador salvadoran brothers let us not dismay we have always said that we should not have excessive enthusiasm this is not an easy problem there will be obstacles it is a difficult problem however we have always said you can be sure that your government is working for peace and will not cease to work for peace may god bless you good evening","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0590","doctext":"President Arias was correct in suggesting that perhaps Fidel Castro remains the only one adamant about the current situation seemingly stuck in the mindset of 1959s Sierra Maestra days This appears to be the stance of the FMLN leaders as well What more do they want with these impractical proposals and attitudes They aim to divide the armed forces isolate the republics government and tarnish its image which has gradually gained international respect showcasing democracy and a commitment to peace unlike forces that engage in assassination and destruction Its clear that the FMLN views dialogue strategically However we must reassure the Salvadoran people not to be misled The government will steadfastly pursue peace through rational means avoiding the traps set by the FMLN We must discern who genuinely seeks peace To date the FMLN hasnt shown a willingness to achieve peace and tranquility for Salvadorans Despite this we shouldnt lose hope While significant results werent publicized after the San Jose meeting progress was made and the dialogue will continue dispelling pessimism The dialogue initiated in Mexico remains unbroken and will proceed in Caracas focusing on ceasing hostilities Were increasingly aware of various stances reducing room for strategic manipulation in the dialogue The Salvadoran government is open to discussing any topic but agreements must be respected for genuine political will to achieve peace I urge unity for peace all sectorspolitical labor religious and businessmust demand the FMLNs genuine commitment to peace not just strategic gains If the FMLN truly seeks peace why does it continue smuggling weapons likely from Nicaragua into El Salvador Today a truck from Nicaragua carrying weapons for the FMLN was intercepted at the Honduras border indicating their lack of serious intent for peace However a united Salvadoran populace should compel the FMLN to genuinely pursue peace closing political avenues for their strategic maneuvers We must collectively insist the FMLN engage sincerely in the dialogue as seriously as the government We firmly believe in achieving peace and calm through peaceful means Fellow Salvadorans lets not lose heart While we shouldnt be overly optimistic recognizing the complexity and obstacles ahead rest assured your government is tirelessly working towards peace and will continue to do so God bless you Good evening","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0591","doctext":"this has really been an agreement that reflects the governments interests as well as the interests of the terrorist front in this respect we agree with the text of the san jose accord reporter at a news conference held yesterday at the und the nationalist democratic union it was said that the participation of two us advisers and one us military adviser prevented greater progress in the dialogue how do you feel about that larios we must never forget that terrorists try to confuse and try to foster an attitude and actions in the people solely to justify themselves at no time was the military delegation which participated as advisers in the dialogue able to influence the decisions of the dialogue commission their role as advisers enabled them to give advice to the dialogue commission but it is absurd to think that the presence of our two military advisers and other advisers prevented real and complex positions from being taken at that meeting reporter there is no us adviser larios interrupting moreover we cannot changes thought no us adviser accompanied our delegation if there was one he went strictly on his own your question therefore is important because it allows us to tell you that the salvadoran military delegation never hampered the work of the government delegation during the talks reporter the nongovernment human rights commission presented the relatives of tortured and captured persons it accused 1st infantry brigade commander francisco elena fuentes and other officers of having ties to the death squads larios i have been dealing with these kinds of reports over the past few days friends and here i am appealing to my friends let us not allow the terrorists desperate actions to confuse and convey a false message to the people the fact is that this is part of the strategy of deceit lies and disrespect for the people and the countrys democratic institutions implemented by the terrorists reporter words indistinct larios let me repeat that this is part of the abovementioned strategy we must not be deceived we know full well who the persons are who are trying to sow mistrust and confusion among civilians we are a responsible serious and formal institution it is up to us to investigate all these violent incidents and deaths we will do our duty by conducting an investigation continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0591","doctext":"This agreement mirrors the interests of both the government and the terrorist front In this context we concur with the San Jose Accord reporter During a press conference at the Nationalist Democratic Union UND yesterday it was mentioned that the participation of two US advisers and one US military adviser hindered further progress in the discussions What are your thoughts on this Larios Its crucial to remember that terrorists aim to create confusion and provoke actions among the people to justify their own actions The military delegation which participated as advisers in the dialogue did not influence the decisions of the dialogue commission Their advisory role allowed them to provide guidance but it is unreasonable to think that the presence of our military advisers prevented substantial decisions from being made at the meeting reporter There is no US adviser Larios interrupting Additionally no US adviser was part of our delegation If one was present it was strictly on his own accord Your question is significant because it clarifies that the Salvadoran military delegation did not obstruct the government delegations efforts during the talks reporter The nongovernmental human rights commission presented the relatives of tortured and captured individuals accusing 1st Infantry Brigade Commander Francisco Elena Fuentes and other officers of connections to death squads Larios Ive been addressing these reports recently Friends I urge you not to let the terrorists desperate actions mislead and spread false messages This is part of the terrorists strategy of deceit lies and disrespect for the people and the countrys democratic institutions reporter words indistinct Larios I reiterate that this is part of the previously mentioned strategy We must remain vigilant and not be misled We know precisely who is attempting to create mistrust and confusion among civilians As a responsible serious and formal institution it is our duty to investigate all these violent incidents and deaths thoroughly We will fulfill our responsibility by conducting a proper investigation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0592","doctext":"today we have information about a very painful event that occurred in barranquilla barranquilla residents are very concerned tonight following this afternoons car bomb explosion which wounded at least 10 persons and caused extensive damage the explosion occurred when a car filled with tourists was parked in front of the royal hotel fortunately there were no fatalities officials captured one of the terrorists his name is jose ramirez aged 24 and he is from armenia another terrorist who participated in the car bombing is still at large","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0592","doctext":"Today we received news of a tragic incident in Barranquilla The community is deeply troubled this evening after a car bomb explosion this afternoon injured at least 10 people and caused significant damage The explosion happened when a car filled with tourists was parked outside the Royal Hotel Thankfully there were no fatalities Authorities detained one of the terrorists identified as 24yearold Jose Ramirez from Armenia Another terrorist involved in the car bombing remains on the run","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0593","doctext":"authorities continue to deal successful blows against terrorism captured today were two as heard extraditables and one bomb planter which is what people here are calling these terrorists the terrorist who gives his name as gonzalo pinzon lagos 24 was captured by dijin directorate of judicial police and investigations he confessed to participating in bomb attacks early this month against the energy towers located at rojas avenue and 75th street and in cafan sarsamora a terrorist working for the john bolanos lopez gang was killed in this attack ricardo bolanos rodriguez the gang leaders father was also arrested he is accused of recruiting terrorists this morning he was going to put a bomb at the azulejos corona store along the medellin speedway an extraditable was captured by the police while he was in the cerrejon installations in the town of maicao guajira intendancy he comes from barranquilla and is identified as robert jamis socologuisqui sala the state of south carolina is requesting his extradition but meanwhile he will remain at dijin installations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0593","doctext":"Authorities are making significant strides in their fight against terrorism Today they captured two individuals wanted for extradition and one bomb planter a term locals use for these terrorists One of the captured Gonzalo Pinzon Lagos 24 was apprehended by the Directorate of Judicial Police and Investigations DIJIN He admitted to being involved in bombings earlier this month at the energy towers on Rojas Avenue and 75th Street as well as in Cafan Sarsamora During this incident a terrorist affiliated with the John Bolanos Lopez gang was killed Additionally Ricardo Bolanos Rodriguez the gang leaders father was arrested and is accused of recruiting terrorists He was planning to place a bomb at the Azulejos Corona store on the Medellin speedway this morning Another extraditable was caught by police at the Cerrejon installations in Maicao Guajira Intendancy Identified as Robert Jamis Socologuisqui Sala from Barranquilla he is wanted by the state of South Carolina for extradition but will remain in DIJIN custody for now","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0594","doctext":"britain and argentina today agreed to resume their consular relations and direct air and sea links severed during their war over sovereignty of the malvinas falklands islands seven years ago after three days of substantive talks in madrid the two countries agreed to lift all remaining restrictions on trade and financial exchanges said a joint communique issued here today they also expressed a wish to normalize their ties with a view to resuming diplomatic relations it said the discussions were held between british negotiator crispin tickell britains ambassador to the united nations and veteran argentine diplomat lucio garcia de solar the talks arranged after the two special envoys met in new york in august were extended a day beyond its twoday schedule they agreed to hold further negotiations to strive for the resumption of the two countries diplomatic relations broken during the 1982 malvinas war the next substantive meeting will be held on february 1415 1990 during the madrid talks the two countries put aside the controversial issue of sovereignty over the south atlantic islands which blocked their first reconciliation attempt in bern switzerland in 1984 the communique said that the talks allowed both sides to hold their respective positions on the issue of sovereignty over the islands and that nothing of their agreement could be interpreted as a change in their positions as regards fisheries the communique said both delegations had different positions but agreed to set up a working group with a view to making proposals to be submitted to further discussions argentina hopes for the lifting of the 150mile 240kilometer exclusive zone around the malvinas islands imposed by britain after the 10week war which killed more than 1000 people a british trade mission will visit argentina from november 27 to december 1 this year and a new cultural agreement could be expected as normalization advanced further according to the document links and contacts between the falklands and the continental mainland would be developed as beneficial britain also agreed to help argentina establish its cooperative links with the european community which has rejected commercial ties with the latin american country because of its unnormalized relations with britain britain is one of the 12 members of the european community describing the agreement as remarkable tickell the british chief negotiator said we have taken a very large step towards diplomatic relations we are not there yet argentine negotiator del solar expressed optimism for the resumption of full diplomatic ties and said my impression is that this will not be too long the angloargentine rapprochement was initiated by argentinas president carlos menem who took office in july menem said on the second day after his inauguration that talks could be resumed on restoration of the two countries diplomatic relations without discussing sovereignty over the malvinas islands he voiced the hope that the diplomatic relations could resume by christmas a timetable that britain said is extremely ambitious however observers here said the madrid agreement has paved the way for britain and argentina to talk to each other without touching the thorny issue of sovereignty over the islands by reaching the agreement britain and argentina have taken a stride toward reconciliation they said","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0594","doctext":"Britain and Argentina have decided to reestablish their consular relations and direct air and sea connections that were cut off during their conflict over the Malvinas Falklands Islands seven years ago After three days of indepth discussions in Madrid both nations agreed to lift all remaining barriers on trade and financial exchanges as stated in a joint communique released today They also expressed a desire to normalize relations with the aim of resuming diplomatic ties The talks involved British negotiator Crispin Tickell the UKs ambassador to the United Nations and experienced Argentine diplomat Lucio Garcia de Solar Initially scheduled for two days the discussions were extended by another day Both parties concurred on holding further talks to restore diplomatic relations severed during the 1982 Malvinas war The next significant meeting is set for February 1415 1990 During the Madrid talks the contentious issue of sovereignty over the South Atlantic islands was set aside a topic that had hindered their first reconciliation attempt in Bern Switzerland in 1984 The communique clarified that the discussions allowed both sides to maintain their respective stances on the sovereignty issue and nothing in the agreement should be seen as a shift in those positions Regarding fisheries both delegations held differing views but agreed to create a working group to develop proposals for future discussions Argentina seeks the removal of the 150mile exclusive zone around the Malvinas islands imposed by Britain after the 10week war which resulted in over 1000 fatalities A British trade mission is expected to visit Argentina from November 27 to December 1 and a new cultural agreement is anticipated as normalization progresses Enhanced links and contacts between the Falklands and the continental mainland are seen as beneficial Additionally Britain agreed to assist Argentina in establishing cooperative links with the European Community which has previously rejected commercial ties with Argentina due to its unnormalized relations with Britain Britain is one of the 12 members of the European Community Describing the agreement as significant Tickell the British chief negotiator stated that they have made substantial progress towards resuming diplomatic relations though they have not yet fully achieved that goal Argentine negotiator Del Solar expressed optimism for full diplomatic ties suggesting it might not take much longer The initiative for the AngloArgentine rapprochement came from Argentinas President Carlos Menem who assumed office in July Menem indicated shortly after his inauguration that talks on restoring diplomatic relations could proceed without addressing the sovereignty issue over the Malvinas Islands He expressed hope that diplomatic relations could resume by Christmas a timeline Britain deemed overly ambitious However observers believe the Madrid agreement has created a path for Britain and Argentina to engage in dialogue without broaching the sensitive topic of sovereignty By reaching this agreement both nations have moved a step closer to reconciliation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0595","doctext":"colonel rene emilio ponce chairman of the armed forces joint chiefs of staff today said that the weapons confiscated by honduran troops were sent from nicaragua and intended for the urban ponce referred to the recent seizure of weapons from a van with a salvadoran license plate which were sent by the nicaraguan government via costa rica to the fmln he said that the arsenal included a large quantity of explosives and high caliber weapons that were hidden in secret compartments of the van which was carrying furniture for a salvadoran family begin recording ponce this demonstrates once more that the nicaraguan government continues supporting the fmln struggle and is directly supporting the urban commandos which are the fmln death squads in this city these manuals have been prepared in nicaragua and bear the fmln letterhead they are intended for the urban commandos and include tactical instructions as well as directions on how to use arms end recording in addition col ponce showed a document that was seized at el tigre hill usulutan department on 30 july dealing with military theory and urban war which he said the fmln is carrying out in san salvador begin recording ponce the document says the following in one of its paragraphs the war against the authorities must be total and must reach their properties families homes work places and vacation retreats we must always give priority to executions but harassment psychological warfare etc are also part of this policy and may be carried out by the less experienced echelons to develop experience in using weapons this shows that the claim that was made by the terrorist ringleaders in costa rica is not valid it is not true that they disagree with this line end recording according to ponces statements the actions uncovered by military intelligence are totally at variance with the topics discussed at the negotiating tables in mexico and costa rica because they talk about reaching peace but their actions show the contrary","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0595","doctext":"Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce the chairman of the armed forces joint chiefs of staff announced today that the weapons seized by Honduran troops had originated from Nicaragua and were intended for urban use Ponce referred to the recent confiscation of an arms cache from a van with a Salvadoran license plate which he stated was sent by the Nicaraguan government through Costa Rica to the FMLN The arsenal which included a significant amount of explosives and highcaliber firearms was concealed in secret compartments within the van that was ostensibly transporting furniture for a Salvadoran family begin recording Ponce This incident once again demonstrates that the Nicaraguan government is continuing its support for the FMLNs struggle and is providing direct assistance to the urban commandos the FMLNs death squads in this city These manuals prepared in Nicaragua and bearing the FMLN letterhead are intended for the urban commandos and contain tactical instructions and guidelines on the use of weapons end recording Additionally Colonel Ponce presented a document seized at El Tigre Hill in the Usulutan department on July 30th which discussed military theory and urban warfare claiming that these strategies are being implemented by the FMLN in San Salvador begin recording Ponce The document includes a paragraph stating the war against the authorities must be total targeting their properties families homes workplaces and vacation spots Executions should be prioritized but harassment and psychological warfare are also integral to this policy and can be carried out by less experienced members to gain proficiency in weapon use This reveals that the claims made by terrorist leaders in Costa Rica are false they do not oppose this strategy end recording According to Ponce the actions exposed by military intelligence starkly contradict the discussions at the negotiation tables in Mexico and Costa Rica where peace is purportedly the goal but their actions suggest otherwise","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0596","doctext":"nicaraguan president daniel ortega decreed a 3day national mourning period in the wake of the sahsa boeing 727 plane crash in which 65 nicaraguans where among the passengers the crash killed 120 of the 137 passengers who were travelling to tegucigalpa and houston in the united states the nicaraguan immigration office has extended free entry permits to the relatives of the victims while the honduran embassy in this capital has granted relatives of the victims permission to enter the neighboring country the sandinist government has made a soviet aircraft available for bringing the remains of the nicaraguans back to nicaragua a total of 99 passengers boarded the honduran sahsa boeing 727 flight this morning the plane crashed at 0800 1400 gmt 40 km south of tegucigalpa a few minutes before landing at toncontin airport","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0596","doctext":"Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced a 3day mourning period following the Sahsa Boeing 727 plane crash which included 65 Nicaraguan passengers The crash resulted in the deaths of 120 out of 137 passengers en route to Tegucigalpa and Houston USA The Nicaraguan immigration office has offered free entry permits to the victims families while the Honduran embassy in the capital has allowed them to enter Honduras The Sandinista government has provided a Soviet aircraft to transport the remains of Nicaraguans back home A total of 99 passengers boarded the Honduran Sahsa Boeing 727 flight this morning which crashed at 0800 1400 GMT 40 km south of Tegucigalpa just minutes before landing at Toncontín Airport","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0597","doctext":"according to unofficial reports at least 80 percent of the approximately 130 passengers who were killed in todays crash of a honduran airline sasha boeing 727 which occurred in southern tegucigalpa were foreigners sixtyfive of these foreigners were nicaraguans who boarded the airplane in managua during a stopover on its way from costa rica included among the foreigners were four cubans three frenchmen three americans two swedes two spaniards one finn one argentine one bolivian one czechoslovak one soviet one englishman one belgian one chilean and one costa rican among the fiften survivors identified by the honduran authorities are spaniards carlos and vivian pellas australians ronald and hellen devorouth americans kurt schreffer james brandrick conny montealegre and tonny frech and paraguayan ramon sanchez the frenchmen who were on the airplane were jean georges cabinet maurice albert pierson and bernard georges levallois and his nicaraguan wife the spaniards killed in the accident were francisco javier iraneta and maria del valle lozano secretary of the spanish ambassador in managua the passengers named by the authorities included americans evans lockwood gregory vincent paglia and an unidentified woman paglia was apparently carrying a diplomatic passport they also identified swedes ander johansson and ake carlsson traveling on that airplane were the following european citizens finn hilkra helen serjamo briton huk kuet wong czechoslovak zdeenik kliapa belgian carl jean nellis and soviet mikhail starouchik also travelling were latin americans carlos alano egan argentine jesus herrera bolivian daniel rodriguez osorio chileno and mario rodriguez a senior officer of the costa rican presidential house the boeing 727 left costa rica at 0600 made a stopover in managua and crashed at approximately 0745 before landing in tegucigalpa from where it was going to fly to houston texas in nicaragua daniel ortega decreed 3days of mourning and announced that four airplanes were going to fly the relatives of the victims to honduras to bring back the remains","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0597","doctext":"Unofficial sources report that at least 80 percent of the approximately 130 passengers killed in todays crash of a Honduran airline Sasha Boeing 727 in southern Tegucigalpa were foreigners Out of these 65 were Nicaraguans who boarded the plane during a stopover in Managua on its journey from Costa Rica The foreign victims included four Cubans three Frenchmen three Americans two Swedes two Spaniards one Finn one Argentine one Bolivian one Czechoslovak one Soviet one Englishman one Belgian one Chilean and one Costa Rican The Honduran authorities have identified 15 survivors including Spaniards Carlos and Vivian Pellas Australians Ronald and Hellen Devorouth Americans Kurt Schreffer James Brandrick Conny Montealegre and Tonny Frech and Paraguayan Ramon Sanchez The Frenchmen who perished were Jean Georges Cabinet Maurice Albert Pierson and Bernard Georges Levallois accompanied by his Nicaraguan wife The Spaniards who died were Francisco Javier Iraneta and Maria del Valle Lozano the secretary of the Spanish ambassador in Managua The identified American victims were Evans Lockwood Gregory Vincent Paglia and an unidentified woman with Paglia reportedly holding a diplomatic passport Swedes Ander Johansson and Ake Carlsson were also named Among the European citizens on the flight were Finn Hilkra Helen Serjamo Briton Huk Kuet Wong Czechoslovak Zdeenik Kliapa Belgian Carl Jean Nellis and Soviet Mikhail Starouchik Latin American passengers included Argentine Carlos Alano Egan Bolivian Jesus Herrera Chilean Daniel Rodriguez Osorio and Mario Rodriguez a senior officer from the Costa Rican presidential house The Boeing 727 departed Costa Rica at 0600 made a stop in Managua and crashed around 0745 before it could land in Tegucigalpa its next stop before heading to Houston Texas In Nicaragua Daniel Ortega declared three days of mourning and announced that four airplanes would transport the victims relatives to Honduras to retrieve the remains","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0598","doctext":"the arsenal confiscated in honduras confirms the sandinist government violation of the tela agreements colonel rene emilio ponce chairman of the joint chiefs of staff said the communists are not to be trusted because they always take advantage of the seriousness and goodwill of others col ponce explained how the honduran armed forces discovered the coming from nicaragua he said the truck was first sent to costa rica in order to confuse the honduran authorities the cargo seemed to be furniture earmarked for a salvadoran businessmen ponce said the weapons were discovered by a honduran soldier at the border area known as el espino in choluteca the soldier said the weapons were discovered by accident when he loosened a welded section of the truck which revealed a secret compartment in the vehicle col ponce added that when the soldiers searched the truck they found several soviet made ak47 rifles uzi submachineguns rpg7 rocket launchers 60 mm mortars radio communications equipment plastic explosives fragmentation grenades cartridge clips wire and electric detonators delayedaction fuses and instruction manuals for the weapons in urban combat finally col ponce emphasized that this is how the nicaraguan communist government continues violating its own commitments by sending weapons to our country so rebels continue killing other salvadorans","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0598","doctext":"The arms cache seized in Honduras underscores the Sandinist governments breach of the Tela agreements Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff remarked that communists are unreliable as they often exploit others gravity and goodwill He detailed how the Honduran military intercepted the shipment from Nicaragua noting that the truck was initially routed through Costa Rica to mislead Honduran authorities The cargo appeared to be furniture destined for a Salvadoran businessman Ponce stated The weapons were uncovered by a Honduran soldier at the El Espino border in Choluteca who accidentally found them by loosening a welded part of the truck revealing a hidden compartment Ponce elaborated that the search yielded Sovietmade AK47 rifles Uzi submachine guns RPG7 rocket launchers 60 mm mortars radio communications gear plastic explosives fragmentation grenades cartridge clips wires electric detonators delayedaction fuses and urban combat weapon manuals Ponce stressed that this incident exemplifies how the Nicaraguan communist government persistently breaches its commitments by supplying arms to enable rebels to continue killing Salvadorans","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0599","doctext":"after meeting with president menem former montoneros chiefs fernando vaca narvaja and roberto cirilo perdia have stated that they will become leaders of the national reconciliation movement and entirely support the justicialist government economic program the members of the revolutionary faction of the peronist movement have asked president menem to pardon montoneros leader mario firmenich who is currently being held at the caseros prison vaca narvaja and perdia also announceds the they will ask for a meeting with army chief of staff general isidro caceres pj justicialist party leader antonio cafiero and top leaders of the catholic church with the goal of achieving national reconciliation vaca narvaja and perdia went to government house today at noon to thank president menem for their pardon and to express our commitment to do whatever possible to strengthen the process of reconciliation and national unity this remark was made by vaca narvaja to some 50 journalists gathered in the presidential press room he told the journalists that president menem received them and told them that they will enjoy all the rights granted to argentines he also asked them to join the productive revolution interior minister eduardo bauza was also present at the 40minute meeting during the news conference the recently pardoned montoneros leaders pointed out that they asked the president to pardon mario firmenich they implicity admitted that the military men who led the process of national reconstruction could be released vaca narvaja said in response to a question that the montoneros have made a commitment at the lujan basilica national sanctuary and that it is not possible nor it is correct or just to carry out armed or clandestine actions when democratic institutions are fully effective asked about the money collected in the kidnapping of impresario jorge born roberto perdia said that this matter was not discussed with president menem we maintain our decision that the funds will become available so that they can be used to solve the problems troubling our people perdia added perdia also noted that most of the people have shown obvious signs of understanding the presidential message and of working for the final pacification asked if the money obtained from the kidnapping of born would be returned perdia responded that it will be returned to people who can best use it we believe that no one can refuse or block this money from being returned to its legitimate owners the people who built the countrys wealth with their labor regarding the subject of missing persons and in response to a question on whether this was a closed case perdia emphasized that it is necessary to think in the future about the rights of those who are alive and to build the country without forgetting the past perdia also sadi that past events must be registered in the peoples conscience in the peoples memory so that future generations will learn our good and evil experiences when a cameramen from a foreign television station asked him when the montoneros would return their weapons perdia said that we have not used weapons since 1983 because we have been saying that there is no room for weapons whenever there are democratic ways but the cameramen loudly insisted where are the weapons perdia responded there are no weapons they were used in combat when there was a military dictatorship there is no reason for them in a democracy vaca narvaja pointed out that the guarantee of not taking up arms lies in the peoples conscience because argentina has said never again to military coups and guerrilla warfare the second guarantee is that the political steps that we take before the people must be credible enough therefore some time must pass for our actions to be confirmed vaca narvaja added concluding the two montoneros leaders performed a self criticism of the montoneros organization stating that it went undergroud in an untimely fashion because there were still sovereign ways left for the people to express themselves","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0599","doctext":"Following a meeting with President Menem former Montoneros leaders Fernando Vaca Narvaja and Roberto Cirilo Perdía declared their intention to become leaders of the national reconciliation movement and to fully support the economic program of the Justicialist government They appealed to President Menem to pardon Montoneros leader Mario Firmenich who is currently detained at Caseros Prison Vaca Narvaja and Perdía also revealed plans to seek meetings with Army Chief of Staff General Isidro Cáceres Justicialist Party leader Antonio Cafiero and senior figures of the Catholic Church to foster national reconciliation At a noon visit to Government House they thanked President Menem for their pardon and pledged to bolster the reconciliation and national unity process Addressing around 50 journalists in the presidential press room Vaca Narvaja conveyed that President Menem assured them of enjoying all rights granted to Argentines and invited them to join the productive revolution Interior Minister Eduardo Bauzá was also present during the 40minute meeting During the press conference the newly pardoned Montoneros leaders reiterated their request for Firmenichs pardon and subtly acknowledged the possibility of releasing the military personnel who led national reconstruction efforts Vaca Narvaja affirmed their commitment made at the Luján Basilica national sanctuary emphasizing that armed or clandestine actions are inappropriate and unjust under fully effective democratic institutions When questioned about the ransom money from the kidnapping of businessman Jorge Born Roberto Perdía stated that this issue was not discussed with President Menem but maintained that the funds would be made available to address the nations problems Perdía highlighted the publics evident understanding of the presidential message and their efforts toward final pacification On returning the ransom money Perdía asserted that it would go to those who could best utilize it insisting that the funds rightfully belong to the people who created the countrys wealth through their labor On the subject of missing persons Perdía stressed the importance of considering the rights of the living and building the country without neglecting past events which should remain in collective memory for future generations to learn from When a foreign TV cameraman questioned about the Montoneros weapons Perdía clarified that they had not used weapons since 1983 and reiterated that there is no place for arms in a democratic society Vaca Narvaja added that the assurance against taking up arms lies in the peoples resolve as Argentina has collectively vowed never again to military coups and guerrilla warfare He also mentioned that the credibility of their political actions would be confirmed over time Concluding the Montoneros leaders reflected critically on their organization admitting that going underground was premature as there were still legitimate ways for the people to express themselves","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0600","doctext":"a military spokesmen has said that two policemen and three guerrillas were killed today during clashes in different parts of colombia in a public establishment in a village near bugalagrande cauca department 500 km west of bogota seven men who had resisted a routine search attacked a police detachment and killed two policemen who had killed one of the group sources from the armys third brigade with headquarters in cali the capital of the department said that the attackers were apparently members of the 21st front of the communist revolutionary armed forces of colombia farc prosoviet meanwhile the armys fourth brigade with headquarters in medellin has declared that two alleged members of the army of national liberation eln procuban were killed in a clash with regular troops who seized weapons and war materiel near salgar antioquia department 550 km northwest of bogota","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0600","doctext":"A military spokesperson reported that today two police officers and three guerrillas were killed in various clashes across Colombia In a public venue in a village near Bugalagrande Cauca department 500 km west of Bogotá seven men resisted a routine search and attacked a police unit killing two officers who had earlier killed one of the attackers Sources from the armys third brigade based in Cali the departments capital indicated that the assailants were likely affiliated with the 21st front of the Communist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC proSoviet Simultaneously the fourth brigade headquartered in Medellin announced that two suspected members of the National Liberation Army ELN proCuban were killed in a confrontation with regular troops who then confiscated weapons and military supplies near Salgar Antioquia department 550 km northwest of Bogotá","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0601","doctext":"san salvador radio cadena yskl in spanish at 1212 gmt on 9 october reports that according to 3d infantry brigade commander colonel mauricio ernesto vargas belloso battalion troops seized five sovietmade ak47 rifles 2000 cartridges and a large amount of explosives following a clash with subversive elements in san cristobal canton sesori municipality san miguel department the report quotes col vargas as saying that there is evidence that the rebels suffered several casualties who were taken by their comrades to inaccessible areas in the region the announcer does not give a date for the report clandestine radio venceremos in spanish to el salvador at 0000 gmt on 19 october reports that farabundo marti national liberation front fmln units inflicted 10 casualties on the army on 17 october seizing one m72 rocket launcher and two cartridge belts with ammunition for m60 machineguns the announcer says that one fmln militant was killed in the action a second report notes that on 18 october guerrilla forces attacked national guard units and civil defense criminals in the town of chinameca for 1 hour during which time the guerrillas also sabotaged a transformer another report this time from santa ana notes that as a result of an fmln ambush on the san salvadorsanta ana highway near san juan buena vista the armys 2d infantry brigade suffered approximately 15 casualties clandestine radio venceremos in spanish to el salvador at 0000 gmt on 23 october broadcasts a 1minute military roundup report that opens with the announcement that the fmln inflicted 74 casualties on the army during the past week this report notes that the fmln carried out three ambush operations during the week one in chalatenango department one on the san salvadorsanta ana highway and the third on the pan american highway","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0601","doctext":"San Salvadors Radio Cadena YSKL broadcasting in Spanish at 1212 GMT on 9 October reported that Colonel Mauricio Ernesto Vargas commander of the 3rd Infantry Brigade announced that Belloso Battalion forces had captured five Sovietmade AK47 rifles 2000 rounds of ammunition and a substantial quantity of explosives after engaging with subversive groups in San Cristobal Canton Sesori Municipality San Miguel Department Colonel Vargas indicated there was proof that the rebels incurred several casualties which their comrades transported to difficulttoreach areas The reports date was not provided by the announcer Clandestine Radio Venceremos broadcasting in Spanish to El Salvador at 0000 GMT on 19 October conveyed that Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN units inflicted 10 casualties on the army on 17 October capturing an M72 rocket launcher and two cartridge belts with ammunition for M60 machine guns The announcer noted one FMLN militant was killed in the encounter Another update mentioned that on 18 October guerrilla forces attacked National Guard units and civil defense personnel in Chinameca for an hour during which the guerrillas also sabotaged a transformer A different report from Santa Ana stated that an FMLN ambush on the San SalvadorSanta Ana highway near San Juan Buena Vista resulted in approximately 15 casualties for the armys 2nd Infantry Brigade Clandestine Radio Venceremos in Spanish to El Salvador at 0000 GMT on 23 October aired a 1minute military roundup announcing that the FMLN caused 74 army casualties over the past week This report detailed three ambush operations conducted by the FMLN during the week one in Chalatenango Department another on the San SalvadorSanta Ana highway and the third on the PanAmerican highway","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0602","doctext":"the group of extraditables in colombia believed to be the armed branch of the medellin cartel said today that it is prepared to declare a truce if the congress of the republic forms a grand commission on a dialogue for peace the traffickers of the medellin cartel who along with the members of the cali cartel form the most important cocaine processing and distribution organizations in the world made their proposal in a letter addressed to luis guillermo giraldo president of the colombian congress the extraditables say that the dialogue commission must include among other people cardinals mario revollo y bravo and alfonso lopez trujillo medellin mayor juan gomez martinez former minister joaquin vallejo arbalaez former attorney general carlos jimenez gomez and former parliamentarian guido parra montoya the grand commission must also include representatives of leftist mass organizations and the selfdefense groups and should seek a truce between the right wing and the left wing according to the letter the drug kingpins said that they agree that the topic of extradition should not be included in the referendum because we do not have the capability of mobilizing the masses in the struggle concerning the turnover of citizens in the letter the armed branch of the medellin cartel lists four points that it believes could restore public order in colombia three of the points deal with nonextradition and the fourth calls for the lifting of the state of siege because it was under the powers granted in a state of emergency issued on 18 august that president virgilio barcos administration applied a number of measures to combat the drug trafficking on that occasion when presidential hopeful luis carlos galan was assassinated barco declared an allout war on the drug mafias reinstated extradition by administrative channels without prior judicial proceedings and announced the confiscation of the drug traffickers property in a declaration issued 6 days later the extraditables announced a counteroffensive against the government the judges the press and the representatives of the bourgeoisie in reprisal for the official actions at the end of the letter issued today the drug traffickers urged the public to reflect and added we all want to end the drug trafficking the government they said wants to end it through actions of war while we offer to end it through a dialogue for peace the letter ends with the question who is right","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0602","doctext":"The extraditables group in Colombia associated with the Medellin cartels armed faction declared their readiness for a truce if the Colombian Congress establishes a grand commission for a peace dialogue This proposal articulated in a letter to Luis Guillermo Giraldo the Congress president comes from the Medellin cartel traffickers who along with the Cali cartel dominate global cocaine processing and distribution The suggested commission should include figures like Cardinals Mario Revollo y Bravo and Alfonso Lopez Trujillo Medellin Mayor Juan Gomez Martinez former Minister Joaquin Vallejo Arbalaez former Attorney General Carlos Jimenez Gomez and exParliamentarian Guido Parra Montoya Additionally it should involve representatives of leftist mass organizations and selfdefense groups to broker a truce between right and leftwing factions The drug lords emphasized that the topic of extradition must not be part of the referendum acknowledging their limited capacity to mobilize public opposition to citizen extradition The Medellin cartels letter outlines four points to restore Colombian public order focusing mainly on nonextradition and lifting the state of siege This state of emergency declared on August 18 by President Virgilio Barco following the assassination of presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan empowered the government to take aggressive measures against drug trafficking including administrative extradition and property confiscation In response the extraditables announced a counteroffensive against government officials judges the media and the bourgeoisie Concluding their letter the traffickers called for public reflection asserting a shared desire to end drug trafficking They contrasted the governments warlike approach with their proposal for peaceful dialogue ending with the provocative question Who is right","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0603","doctext":"the possibilities for a dialogue with drug traffickers have increased in colombia during the past few hours after the extraditables announced they are willing to end the war three of the leaders mentioned in the extraditables letter that contained a proposal to take part in a commission that would reportedly begin making contacts for the dialogue today accepted the mission and said that they are ready to cooperate in the countrys peace efforts they are medellin mayor juan gomez martinez former liberal legislator guido parra and former conservative minister joaquin vallejo meanwhile cardinal mario revollo said that the matter must be studied the extraditables proposed creating a negotiating commission in a letter sent from clandestinity to liberal senator luis guillermo giraldo president of the national congress the possibility of a dialogue is under consideration by some political groups despite the position assumed by the government of liberal president virgilio barco who has repeatedly stated his opposition to any step leading to negotiations with drug traffickers and drug terrorists barco through government interior minister carlos lemos has publicly said that a dialogue with terrorism is impossible at least in the near future in view of the situation some political sectors have speculated on the possibility of negotiations between barcos successor who will be elected in free elections in may 1990 barco will leave power on 7 august 1990 the mafia has promised to end the wave of terrorism unleashed several weeks ago if barcos government suspends the extradition of drug traffickers to the united states they have also proposed accepting the decision of the supreme court of justice which recognized the legality of the measures adopted to face the mafias but did not recommend extradition by executive decree the court ruled that international law prevails over colombian law and noted that extradition through a state of siege decree is not compatible with the current colombianus treaty colombia and the united states signed an extradition treaty in 1979 which although it is still in effect cannot be applied because at the end of 1987 the supreme court itself invalidated the law that enforced it however several colombian jurists said today that only the colombian foreign ministry can determine whether to accept the courts decision or to continue acting by executive decree in their peace proposal the extraditables demanded that the government grant colombians their legitimate right to defense allowing them as deported foreigners are allowed to exhaust all legal means under administrative law before renouncing sovereignty and turning them over by extradition vallejo parra and gomez martinez the three members proposed by the mafia to participate in the negotiating commission said today that they are willing to work in favor of peace in the country they agreed that differences can only be eased through dialogue i am willing to talk said gomez martinez mayor of medellin where the medellin cartel operates over a year ago gomez martinez was the target of an attack by the the extraditables who tried to kidnap him i am waiting for the governments okey to begin the dialogue he added vallejo who disclosed that in mid1988 he presented to barcos government an initial dialogue proposal from the extraditables said that i am willing to talk in order to achieve peace parra a former parliamentarian and friend of pablo escobar the medellin cartels chief said that i am willing to contribute to the peace efforts other sectors particularly political groups agreed that negotiation is the only way to put an end to terrorist violence in colombia","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0603","doctext":"In Colombia the prospects for dialogue with drug traffickers have recently improved after the Extraditables expressed their readiness to cease hostilities Three leaders named in the Extraditables letter proposing the formation of a commission to initiate dialogue have accepted the task and are prepared to support the nations peace efforts These leaders are Medellin Mayor Juan Gomez Martinez former Liberal legislator Guido Parra and former Conservative Minister Joaquin Vallejo Cardinal Mario Revollo mentioned that the matter must be studied The Extraditables proposal was sent secretly to Liberal Senator Luis Guillermo Giraldo President of the National Congress While some political factions are considering the idea of dialogue the government of Liberal President Virgilio Barco remains staunchly opposed to negotiations with drug traffickers and terrorists Barco via Interior Minister Carlos Lemos has publicly declared that dialogue with terrorists is impossible at least for now Given the circumstances some political sectors are speculating about potential negotiations with Barcos successor who will be elected in May 1990 with Barco stepping down on August 7 1990 The mafia has pledged to halt the recent surge of terrorism if Barcos administration stops extraditing drug traffickers to the United States They also proposed adhering to a Supreme Court decision acknowledging the legality of measures against the mafias without recommending extradition by executive decree The court highlighted that international law supersedes Colombian law and noted that extradition via a state of siege decree is incompatible with the current ColombiaUS treaty Although Colombia and the United States signed an extradition treaty in 1979 its enforcement was nullified by the Supreme Court in late 1987 Nonetheless some Colombian legal experts assert that only the Foreign Ministry can decide whether to abide by the courts ruling or continue using executive decrees In their peace offer the Extraditables demanded that the government grant Colombians the legitimate right to defense allowing them to utilize all legal avenues under administrative law before surrendering them via extradition Vallejo Parra and Gomez Martinezthe three individuals proposed by the mafia for the negotiating commissionexpressed their willingness to work towards peace They concurred that differences could only be resolved through dialogue I am willing to talk stated Gomez Martinez the mayor of Medellin which is home to the Medellin cartel Over a year ago Gomez Martinez survived an attack by the Extraditables who attempted to kidnap him I am awaiting the governments approval to commence the dialogue he added Vallejo revealed that he had presented an initial dialogue proposal from the Extraditables to Barcos government in mid1988 and reiterated his readiness to negotiate for peace Parra a former parliamentarian and associate of Pablo Escobar the Medellin cartels leader also expressed his desire to contribute to peace efforts Various sectors particularly political groups agree that negotiation is the only solution to end the terrorist violence in Colombia","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0604","doctext":"the government said today that it will continue to extradite colombian citizens sought by the united states the government will use administrative channels because there is currently no extradition treaty with that country in a communique issued by the national security council the executive branch also denied any possibility of participating in a dialogue with drug traffickers the national security councils communique states that the government policy is to struggle against drugtrafficking groups and their criminal organizations the communique adds that the policy allows no room for transactions negotiations or dialogues therefore the government rejects any proposal to mediate with drug traffickers even if the proposal is directly issued by the extraditables or their spokesmen the communique states that the government has announced that it will continue to enforce legislative decree 1860 of 1989 which allows for extraditions through administrative channels this decree was unanimously approved by the supreme court of justice the national security council justifies its decision by recalling the many acts of terrorism perpetrated by drug traffickers 222 in 2 months and the names of the victims the communique says that the drug traffickers are now trying to disguise their criminal positions by claiming that they advocate peace the discussions about the enforcement or suspension of colombian citizens extradition was the main topic discussed today in juridical and political circles in our country and in the united states journalists and lawyers carefully read the supreme court of justices ruling on the decree allowing for extraditions through administrative channels everyone wanted to know why the extraditables said in a letter issued yesterday that they fully abided by the courts ruling the court ruled that although the extraditions via administrative channels are allowed by the constitution in cases where there is already an international treaty the extradition must be carried out according to the treaty the court believes that the ruling is quite clear begin recording government minister carlos lemos the government must decide if there is a treaty with the united states or not before it enforces the extradition through administrative channels end recording nevertheless the courts ruling does not end the extraditions to the united states because even though the court believes that an extradition treaty is still in effect with that country the one signed in 1888 and that it should be enforced instead of resorting to extraditions through administrative channels the government clearly says there is no extradition treaty with the united states begin recording government minister carlos lemos the 1979 treaty had been annulled by the supreme court of justice but according to the state council that treaty replaced so to speak the 1933 treaty signed in montevideo and the 1888 treaty therefore things are now the same as yesterday or the day before end recording meanwhile the bodyguard of el espectadors chief of distribution in medellin pedro luis osorio was assassinated this afternoon in a downtown area of antioquias capital","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0604","doctext":"The government declared today that it will persist in extraditing Colombian citizens wanted by the United States utilizing administrative channels due to the absence of an extradition treaty with the US In a statement issued by the National Security Council the executive branch dismissed any chance of engaging in discussions with drug traffickers The communique emphasized the governments commitment to combat drugtrafficking groups and their criminal networks stating there is no room for transactions negotiations or dialogues Consequently the government rejects any mediation proposals from drug traffickers even those proposed directly by the extraditables or their representatives The policy will continue to enforce Legislative Decree 1860 of 1989 which facilitates extraditions administratively a decree unanimously approved by the Supreme Court of Justice The National Security Council justified its stance by highlighting the numerous terrorist acts committed by drug traffickers222 incidents in two monthsand listing the victims The communique accused drug traffickers of attempting to mask their criminal activities by pretending to advocate for peace Today the primary focus in legal and political circles in both Colombia and the United States was the discussion on enforcing or suspending the extradition of Colombian citizens Journalists and lawyers scrutinized the Supreme Courts decision on the decree permitting administrative extraditions eager to understand why the extraditables claimed in a letter yesterday that they fully accepted the courts ruling The court clarified that although the constitution allows for administrative extraditions in cases with an existing international treaty the extradition must adhere to the treatys terms The court contends that its ruling is unambiguous begin recording Government Minister Carlos Lemos The government must determine whether a treaty with the United States exists before proceeding with administrative extraditions end recording Nonetheless the courts ruling does not halt extraditions to the United States as it maintains that the 1888 treaty is still in effect and should be enforced rather than using administrative channels while the government maintains there is no treaty with the US begin recording Government Minister Carlos Lemos The 1979 treaty was annulled by the Supreme Court but according to the State Council it replaced the 1933 Montevideo treaty and the 1888 treaty so the situation remains unchanged end recording Meanwhile the bodyguard of Pedro Luis Osorio the chief of distribution for El Espectador in Medellin was assassinated this afternoon in a downtown area of Antioquias capital","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0605","doctext":"the police have reported that a carbomb exploded tonight in a residential sector in this colombian port of cartagena slightly injuring only two people but causing much damage the bomb seriously damaged the telephone exchange of the bocagrande tourist and residential district a hotel a restaurant two medical clinics and a construction site according to one of the two women who were slightly injured the bomb was placed by two men in a car which they hurriedly abandoned 40 meters from the telephone office the area which was blacked out when the electric lines were destroyed and was littered with glass was cordoned off by police who launched a search throughout the city for the terrorists sergeant martinez of the fire department said that the bomb had caused much damage although he abstained from giving an estimate until the buildings are examined although no one has claimed credit for the bombing press sectors blamed it on the drug mafia against whom the government has declared war","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0605","doctext":"The police reported that a carbomb detonated tonight in a residential area of Cartagena Colombia slightly injuring two people but causing extensive damage The bomb significantly damaged the telephone exchange of the Bocagrande tourist and residential district a hotel a restaurant two medical clinics and a construction site One of the two women injured stated that the bomb was placed by two men in a car which they quickly abandoned 40 meters from the telephone office The area experienced a blackout due to the destruction of electric lines and was strewn with glass Police cordoned off the area and initiated a citywide search for the terrorists Sergeant Martinez from the fire department noted substantial damage but refrained from providing an estimate until the buildings are inspected While no group has claimed responsibility for the bombing the press attributed it to the drug mafia against whom the government has declared war","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0606","doctext":"bolivian officials have expressed their concern over the presence of peruvian shining path terrorists on the border between the two countries the also announced the deployment of military forces along the border in remarks published today by the local press general felipe carvajal commander general of the national police stated the shining path is operating along our borders and we have done nothing about it so far passage omitted defense minister hector ormachea yesterday announced that military troops will be deployed from bolivian cities to the border areas according to the defense minister the next deployment of military forces to reinforce the border areas follows reports on the unprecedented entry of foreigners who are plundering the countrys natural resources including wood and gold moreover the police commander has stated that terrorism is a permanent latent factor in bolivia as an example he mentioned the indianmarxist organization zarate willka armed forces of liberation this group began its activities in august 1988 when it attacked the official motorcade in which the thensecretary of state george shultz was traveling no injuries where caused by the attack on 24 may this year the same organization murdered two us mormon missionaries on a crowded street in la paz","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0606","doctext":"Bolivian authorities have raised alarms about the presence of Peruvian Shining Path terrorists along their shared border They also revealed plans to station military forces in the border region General Felipe Carvajal the national police commander was quoted in the local press today saying The Shining Path is active on our borders and we have yet to address this issue Defense Minister Hector Ormachea announced yesterday that troops would be dispatched from Bolivian cities to bolster the border areas This action is in response to reports of an unprecedented influx of foreigners exploiting the nations natural resources such as wood and gold according to the minister Additionally the police commander emphasized that terrorism remains a persistent latent threat in Bolivia He cited the IndianMarxist group Zarate Willka Armed Forces of Liberation as an example This organization began its activities in August 1988 by attacking the motorcade of thenSecretary of State George Shultz although no injuries occurred On May 24 of this year the same group killed two American Mormon missionaries on a busy street in La Paz","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0607","doctext":"a dispatch from lima terrorist acts were carried out on wednesday evening in the peruvian capital against the embassies of the ussr and the prc unknown people who drove up to the ussr embassy in a car placed a bomb under one of the soviet diplomats cars by a stroke of luck there are no deaths or casualties the criminals managed to escape within 15 minutes the terrorists detonated a car stuffed with explosives that had been left at the entrance to the premises of the diplomatic representation of the peoples republic of china fortunately here too there were no human casualties police are carrying out a search for the attackers to date none of the armed extremist organizations active in peru has claimed responsibility for these crimes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0607","doctext":"A report from Lima states that terrorist acts took place on Wednesday evening in the Peruvian capital targeting the embassies of the USSR and the PRC Unknown people arrived at the USSR embassy in a car and placed a bomb under a Soviet diplomats car Luckily there were no deaths or injuries and the criminals managed to flee Fifteen minutes later terrorists detonated a car stuffed with explosives at the entrance of the diplomatic representation of the Peoples Republic of China Fortunately there were no casualties in this incident either The police are searching for the attackers and so far no armed extremist organizations in Peru have claimed responsibility for the bombings at the embassies","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0608","doctext":"two policemen guarding the ecuadoran consulate in medellin were killed today by unidentified gunmen it was officially reported police spokesmen reported that the two policemen were guarding the diplomatic mission when three men walking nearby in downtown medellin began firing at them the authorities said they did not know who is responsible or the reasons for these killings","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0608","doctext":"Two policemen stationed at the Ecuadoran consulate in Medellin were fatally shot by unknown gunmen today according to official reports Police spokesmen stated that the officers were guarding the diplomatic mission when three men in downtown Medellin approached and opened fire Authorities have not identified the perpetrators or the motives behind the attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0609","doctext":"nicaraguan president daniel ortega announced tonight in the costa rican capital that he will suspend the unilateral ceasefire decreed on 21 march 1988 and will improve the organization of his countrys defense because we cannot go on with our hands tied ortega addressing students in the auditorium of the university of costa ricas law school confirmed that we have no other way out but to suspend the ceasefire in order to hit the contras hard because he assured they have failed to respect the truce on numerous occasions the ceasefire extensions are over ortega said stressing that we cannot go on with our hands tied and he promised to provide further details regarding this statement on 28 october at a news conference the straw that broke the camels back he said was an attack on 21 october when the contras murdered 19 peasants who were on the way to register to participate in the electoral process we must guarantee the elections ortega underscored pointing out that 2 days ago two activists from the fsln sandinist national liberation front were also murdered which constitutes an attempt against the electoral process in view of this situation he added on 22 october i met with the army commanders and we concluded that our hands were tied with the ceasefire decree the united states is not really willing to demobilize the contras and the contras avail themselves of the ceasefire to increase their actions he added emphasizing that we cannot maintain it under these conditions we must seek a way to guarantee the life of the nicaraguans so the ceasefire must end he stated adding that the topechelons also decided to organize the defense of our country even better referring to the central american peace plan ortega emphasized that we must fulfill our pledges concerning the contras demobilization and the honduran president advocates it even though the united states is not willing to do that the nicaraguan president wore a uniform and had a red and black handkerchief tied around his neck upon his arrival at the university located in eastern san jose he was cheered and applauded by an euphoric audience that had been waiting for him since 1800 ortega also spoke about other topics during the hour mainly those discussed at the hemispheric summit he is attending along with 15 heads of state from the continent including the foreign debt disarmament and development i have come to this meeting with the desire to talk to all of the heads of state participating he noted adding that i am pleased with the talks i have held on the economic problems the debt trade the drug trafficking fight the situation in central america and the need to a promote the northsouth dialogue in addition he said that he discussed the coffee problem with brazilian president jose sarney colombian president virgilio barco and the costa rican president in view of the need to seek a common latin american position to fix the coffee price regarding el salvador the nicaraguan president insisted that not even the slightest comparison can be made between the contras and the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln the contras camps are in honduran territory and the fmlns camps are in el salvador he said pointing out that this is verifiable and el salvadors problem is not nicaraguas problem quotation marks as received regarding panama ortega said that we defend selfdetermination and all of latin american should be concerned that the panamanians are the ones who find a solution to their problems at the conclusion of his chat with the students ortega went immediately to the national theatre in downtown san jose where the 16 heads of state of the continent were scheduled to dine tonight during the continuation of the events marking the centennial of costa rican democracy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0609","doctext":"Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega declared in the Costa Rican capital tonight that he will halt the unilateral ceasefire established on March 21 1988 and will bolster his countrys defense organization because we cannot continue with our hands tied Speaking to students at the University of Costa Ricas law school auditorium Ortega confirmed we have no other option but to suspend the ceasefire to strike the contras forcefully citing their repeated breaches of the truce The ceasefire extensions are finished Ortega emphasized adding we cannot proceed with our hands tied and promised to elaborate on this decision at a news conference on October 28 He noted that the decisive incident was an attack on October 21 where the contras killed 19 peasants en route to register for the electoral process We must ensure the elections Ortega stressed mentioning that two FSLN activists were murdered two days prior which he described as an attack against the electoral process Consequently on October 22 he met with military commanders concluding that their hands were tied by the ceasefire decree He criticized the United States for not genuinely committing to demobilizing the contras who exploited the ceasefire to escalate their activities We cannot uphold it under these conditions he stated asserting the need to protect Nicaraguans lives thus ending the ceasefire Ortega added that the leadership decided to better organize our national defense Regarding the Central American peace plan Ortega stressed the importance of honoring commitments related to the contras demobilization pointing out that the Honduran president supports this despite US reluctance Arriving at the university in eastern San Jose Ortega dressed in a uniform with a red and black handkerchief around his neck was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd that had awaited him since 6 PM During his hourlong speech Ortega also addressed various topics discussed at the hemispheric summit he attended with 15 other heads of state including foreign debt disarmament and development I came to this meeting eager to converse with all participating heads of state he said expressing satisfaction with discussions on economic issues debt trade drug trafficking Central Americas situation and promoting NorthSouth dialogue He mentioned discussing the coffee issue with Brazilian President Jose Sarney Colombian President Virgilio Barco and the Costa Rican president emphasizing the need for a unified Latin American stance on fixing coffee prices On El Salvador Ortega asserted that there is no comparison between the contras and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN noting that the contras camps are in Honduras while the FMLNs are in El Salvador which is verifiable El Salvadors problem is not Nicaraguas problem he stated Regarding Panama Ortega advocated for selfdetermination and emphasized that all of Latin America should care that Panamanians resolve their issues Concluding his chat with the students Ortega proceeded to the National Theatre in downtown San Jose where the 16 heads of state were set to dine as part of the centennial celebrations of Costa Rican democracy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0610","doctext":"on the morning of 26 october the editorial office received telegrams from reuters and afp from the peruvian capital which said that bombs had gone off the day before outside the soviet and prc embassies in lima our correspondent yevgeniy bay contacted vladimir kotov head of the tass department in peru by telephone and asked him for the details kotov according to the police unidentified persons drove up to the soviet embassy building and planted a bomb under a car belonging to one of our diplomatic personnel they hardly had time to drive off before an explosion rang out one car was totally destroyed and three neighboring vehicles were damaged this happened at 2015 local time and at 2030 hours a volkswagen parked near the entrance of the prc embassy exploded after being packed with dynamite fortunately there are no casualties and no members of the diplomatic missions are hurt the buildings are not really damaged bay so far according to the information agencies none of the terrorist groups operating in the country have taken responsibility for this action although the police suspect the extreme leftwing maoist organization sendero luminoso kotov judging by the hallmark it could quite well be as is well known sendero luminoso has carried out several attacks on soviet missions and our citizens in the last 3 years many remember the incident when four unidentified people telephoned the soviet embassy allegedly to deliver some sort of package in the end one of the terrorists got into the embassy grounds and at that moment the package exploded in his hands and several months ago izvestiya reported this terrorists planted a bomb under a bus in which soviet fishermen were traveling bay an extension of the state of emergency in the country has been announced in connection with the escalation in terrorist actions how does the situation in the country look from where you stand kotov the state of emergency was introduced here in february 1986 and has been extended virtually every 3060 days since then it is in effect in 35 percent of the countrys territory particularly in lima and the capitals of a number of departments however the wave of terrorism is showing no sign of abating either on the part of the far right or the far left in october alone their actions claimed 200 lives sendero luminoso is trying to intimidate the population and wreck the municipal elections planned for 12 november they have partially achieved their aim to the uninformed peruvian statistics are simply horrifying in the last 3 years 64 mayors of various small and mediumsized towns in the andes have been killed naturally there are few brave enough to take the risk of holding this post bay what kind of conditions are soviet representatives in peru living and working in kotov so far there have been no restrictions on our freedom of movement however the escalation of terrorism naturally affects our wellbeing people live in a state of tension you expect something awful to happen at any moment you have to show the maximum caution everywhere both at home and on the street","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0610","doctext":"On the morning of October 26 the editorial office received telegrams from Reuters and AFP from the Peruvian capital reporting that bombs had exploded the previous day outside the Soviet and PRC embassies in Lima Our correspondent Yevgeniy Bay reached out by telephone to Vladimir Kotov head of the TASS department in Peru for more details Kotov stated that according to the police unidentified persons drove up to the Soviet embassy building and planted a bomb under a car belonging to one of their diplomatic staff The explosion occurred shortly after they drove away destroying one car and damaging three others nearby This incident happened at 815 PM local time and at 830 PM a Volkswagen filled with dynamite parked near the PRC embassy entrance also exploded Fortunately there were no casualties and no members of the diplomatic missions were injured with minimal damage to the buildings So far no terrorist group in the country has claimed responsibility for the attack although the police suspect the extreme leftwing Maoist organization Sendero Luminoso Judging by the hallmark it is quite plausible as Sendero Luminoso has conducted several attacks on Soviet missions and citizens over the past three years One notable incident involved four unidentified people calling the Soviet embassy under the pretense of delivering a package which later exploded in one of the terrorists hands A few months ago terrorists planted a bomb under a bus carrying Soviet fishermen In response to the escalation of terrorist activities an extension of the state of emergency has been announced The state of emergency initially introduced in February 1986 has been extended almost every 3060 days and currently covers 35 percent of the countrys territory including Lima and several departmental capitals Despite these measures terrorism persists with actions from both farright and farleft groups claiming 200 lives in October alone Sendero Luminoso aims to intimidate the population and disrupt the municipal elections scheduled for November 12 partially succeeding in their efforts Over the last three years 64 mayors from various small and mediumsized towns in the Andes have been killed deterring many from taking up the position Regarding the conditions for Soviet representatives in Peru there have been no restrictions on their freedom of movement so far However the ongoing terrorism affects their wellbeing leading to a constant state of tension and the need for maximum caution both at home and on the streets","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0611","doctext":"five women were murdered and their bodies thrown from a moving vehicle early this morning in el poblado neighborhood of medellin three young men were gunned down by hired gunmen in a public establishment in bello norte municipality the body of deputy gabriel jaime santamaria montoya continues lying in state at the antioquia departmental assembly where the patriotic union leader was assassinated on 27 october","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0611","doctext":"Early this morning in El Poblado neighborhood of Medellin five women were murdered and their bodies discarded from a moving vehicle In Bello Norte municipality three young men were shot dead by hired gunmen at a public venue The body of Deputy Gabriel Jaime Santamaria Montoya remains at the Antioquia Departmental Assembly where the Patriotic Union leader was assassinated on October 27","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0612","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani said today that the decision to suspend the ceasefire in nicaragua as it has been announced by nicaraguan president daniel ortega would be very unfortunate and would pose problems for the central american peace plan during an interview granted in san jose to cnn a us television network cristiani also said that he has discarded the possibility of a military intervention in panama regarding his talks with the armed opposition in his country he said he is cautiously optimistic cristiani said he would be disappointed if the nicaraguan president were to suspend the unilateral ceasefire decreed on 21 march 1988 this would prove cristiani said that ortega is not willing to respect the promises made in the framework of the central american peace plan signed in 1987 by costa rica el salvador nicaragua guatemala and honduras according to cristiani ortega has already broken his commitment by continuing to send arms to the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln as honduras revealed this week cristiani admitted however that not much can be done if ortega upholds the decision he announced on 27 october in san jose where he and 15 other chiefs of state of the continent attended an inter american summit regarding panama the salvadoran president said that the oas countries will continue making efforts especially diplomatic efforts to establish democracy in that country in the near future he discarded the possibility of a military intervention in panama no one here in san jose where members of the panamanian opposition were also present is in favor of a military intervention in panama cristiani stated his support for us president george bush with regard to the recent coup attempt in panama cristiani said that bush did what he had to when he rejected a military intervention on the side of the coupists regarding the peace talks his government is holding with the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln cristiani declared himself cautiously optimistic and noted that contrary to the talks held between the fmln and former president jose napoleon duarte the current meetings are not isolated events now he said the process is completely different this process he added is the result of an agreement signed last september in mexico by the two sides regarding charges by a salvadoran soldier cesar vielman joya martinez who said this week that he participated in assassinations committed by a death squad on orders according to him from the salvadoran high military command and who also noted that us military advisers had to know what was going on cristiani said that these charges are part of fmln efforts to discredit his government martinez will be sentenced to jail for having done what he has said he has done cristiani said the salvadoran president admitted that this type of incident still occurs but noted that the salvadoran authorities punish crime cristiani concluded by stating martinez is a deserter and a warrant for his arrest has been issued joya martinez who fled his country in july and sought political asylum in the united states made his statements to a group of journalists in washington","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0612","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani remarked today that the decision by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to end the ceasefire in Nicaragua would be highly regrettable and could create issues for the Central American peace initiative In an interview with CNN in San Jose Cristiani also dismissed the idea of a military intervention in Panama He expressed cautious optimism about his discussions with the armed opposition in El Salvador Cristiani noted he would be disheartened if Ortega halted the unilateral ceasefire enacted on March 21 1988 as it would indicate Ortegas unwillingness to honor the commitments made under the 1987 Central American peace accord which included Costa Rica El Salvador Nicaragua Guatemala and Honduras Cristiani accused Ortega of already breaking his promises by continuing to supply arms to the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN as reported by Honduras this week Despite this Cristiani acknowledged that not much can be done if Ortega proceeds with his announced decision from October 27 during the InterAmerican summit in San Jose On the topic of Panama Cristiani stated that the Organization of American States OAS countries will keep striving particularly through diplomatic means to establish democracy there soon He ruled out the possibility of military intervention saying nobody here in San Jose including members of the Panamanian opposition supports a military intervention in Panama Cristiani backed US President George Bushs stance on the recent coup attempt in Panama agreeing that Bush acted appropriately by rejecting military intervention in support of the coup plotters Regarding the peace negotiations between his government and the FMLN Cristiani expressed cautious optimism contrasting the current continuous discussions with the isolated talks previously held with former President Jose Napoleon Duarte This new process he said stems from an agreement signed last September in Mexico by both parties Addressing allegations by Salvadoran soldier Cesar Vielman Joya Martinez who claimed involvement in death squad killings ordered by the Salvadoran high command and suggested US military advisers were aware Cristiani dismissed these accusations as FMLN efforts to undermine his government Cristiani stated that Martinez will be imprisoned for his confessed actions He acknowledged that such incidents still happen but assured that Salvadoran authorities punish criminal acts Cristiani concluded by labeling Martinez a deserter and revealing that a warrant for his arrest has been issued Joya Martinez having fled to the United States in July and sought political asylum made his claims to journalists in Washington","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0613","doctext":"the extraditables clandestine group today claimed responsibility for last nights dynamite attack against a police air base at guaimaral 25 km to the north of bogota killing a noncommissioned officer through anonymous phone calls to various media in the northeast of medellin antioquia province the extraditables claimed responsibility for placing a bomb inside one of the small airports bathrooms the extraditables are comprised of the main colombian drug trafficking capos who through violent acts attempt to make the government give up on its decision to extradite them to the united states the authorities are saying nothing about the attack and denied newsmen access to the terminal the airport houses aircraft used by antinarcotics police","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0613","doctext":"The clandestine group the extraditables has taken responsibility for last nights dynamite explosion at a police air base in Guaimaral located 25 km north of Bogota which resulted in the death of a noncommissioned officer Through anonymous calls to various media outlets in northeast Medellin Antioquia province the extraditables confessed to planting a bomb in one of the bathrooms at the small airport This group consists of major Colombian drug lords who use such violent acts to pressure the government into abandoning their extradition to the United States Authorities have remained silent about the attack and have restricted journalists from accessing the terminal which houses aircraft used by antinarcotics police","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0614","doctext":"peruvian drug trafficker emilio reynoso aguilar alias retaco i arrived in lima today under strict police security reynoso was extradited from colombia to be tried here on charges of murder kidnapping drug trafficking robbery and other crimes retaco i is linked to colombias medellin cartel he was handed over to peruvian police officers who had traveled to colombia to bring him to lima where he is under indictment by nine different courts reynoso is known in lima as the escape king because he has escaped from peruvian jails a number of times disguised as a woman or a police officer reynoso escaped from the justice palace after taking the police officer guarding him hostage retaco is brothers have similar aliases they are called retaco ii iii and iv all of them have accounts to settle with the courts but only one of them is currently in jail retaco i left peru on 1984 to continue his criminal career in other countries he finally ended up in colombia where he worked with drug traffickers until his arrest reynoso is considered very dangerous the problem for the peruvian police will now be to keep the escape king in jail","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0614","doctext":"Today Peruvian drug trafficker Emilio Reynoso Aguilar also known as Retaco I was brought to Lima under heavy police guard Extradited from Colombia Reynoso faces charges of murder kidnapping drug trafficking robbery and more He has connections with Colombias Medellin cartel Peruvian police officers traveled to Colombia to escort him back to Lima where he has nine court indictments Reynoso dubbed the escape king in Lima has repeatedly broken out of Peruvian prisons often disguised as either a woman or a police officer He once escaped the Justice Palace by taking his guard hostage Reynosos siblings known by similar aliases as Retaco II III and IV also have legal issues but only one is currently incarcerated Reynoso left Peru in 1984 to pursue his criminal activities abroad eventually landing in Colombia where he collaborated with drug traffickers until his capture The Peruvian authorities now face the challenge of keeping the escape king securely behind bars","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0615","doctext":"radio venceremos in spanish to el salvador at 0000 gmt on 30 october broadcasts a weekly military bulletin according to the report the fmln farabundo marti natiuonal liberation front inflicted a total of 52 casualties in various attacks on enemy positions and ambushes on moving military convoys during the week that has just ended these casualties include an artillery lieutenant the report goes on to say that antiaircraft actions have occurred in cinquera cabanas department also this week as the station reported earlier in the week a uh1h transport helicopter was damaged artillery troops were attacked between san pablo tacachico and san isidro la libertad department coprefa armed forces press committee has admitted that an artillery lieutenant was included in the casualties troops from the 5th infantry brigade who operated in cinquera out of their jurisdiction were worn out during the week the station also says that the atlacatl battalion was attacked on the slopes of the san salvador volcano nejapa jurisdiction fmln troops also attacked local troops in san agustin in usulutan department yamabal in morazan department and suchitoto in cuscatlan department various sabotaging actions occurred during the week san vicente department in the paracentral front suffered sabotage on the greatest number of pylons and posts by our sappers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0615","doctext":"Radio Venceremos broadcasting in Spanish to El Salvador at 0000 GMT on 30 October aired its weekly military bulletin According to the report the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front caused 52 casualties through various attacks on enemy positions and ambushes on military convoys over the past week including an artillery lieutenant The report further mentions antiaircraft actions in Cinquera Cabañas Department where a UH1H transport helicopter was damaged earlier in the week Artillery troops were also attacked between San Pablo Tacachico and San Isidro in La Libertad Department The Armed Forces Press Committee COPREFA confirmed the inclusion of an artillery lieutenant among the casualties Additionally troops from the 5th Infantry Brigade operating outside their jurisdiction in Cinquera were exhausted throughout the week The station also reported attacks on the Atlacatl Battalion on the slopes of the San Salvador volcano in Nejapa jurisdiction FMLN forces launched further attacks on local troops in San Agustín in Usulután Department Yamabal in Morazán Department and Suchitoto in Cuscatlán Department Various sabotage activities were noted during the week particularly in San Vicente Department within the Paracentral Front where numerous pylons and posts were sabotaged by FMLN sappers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0616","doctext":"colombias army of national liberation eln guerrillas has claimed responsibility for the attack in which five venezuelan soldiers were killed on the border area between the two countries the guerrillas have announced they will continue harassing the venezuelan military forces in an official communique delivered to the press in the city of san cristobal venezuela the eln domingo lain saenz front said that on 26 october it blew up with 20 kgs of dynamite a jeep in apure states border area five members of the venezuelan national guards border patrol which was covering the cutufi area were killed the guerrillas message states the national guard jeep was blow up by chance because the army was the target of the attack the eln said it will continue attacking venezuelan soldiers to wipe out the military presence in the border area adding that this attack was carried out in response to the death of a guerrilla commander near the town of el amparo on 29 october 1988 on that occasion 14 venezuelan fishermen were killed by venezuelan security forces in an incident that has not been clarified by the courts","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0616","doctext":"Colombias National Liberation Army ELN guerrillas have taken responsibility for a border attack that resulted in the deaths of five Venezuelan soldiers The guerrillas have vowed to persist in their harassment of Venezuelan military forces In an official statement issued to the media in San Cristobal Venezuela the ELNs Domingo Lain Saenz Front claimed that on October 26 they detonated a jeep with 20 kg of dynamite in the Apure states border region The explosion killed five members of the Venezuelan National Guards border patrol stationed in the Cutufi area The guerrillas clarified that the National Guard jeep was destroyed by chance as their intended target was the army The ELN declared their ongoing attacks aim to eliminate the military presence in the border zone justifying this particular attack as retaliation for the death of a guerilla commander near El Amparo on October 29 1988 In that incident 14 Venezuelan fishermen were killed by Venezuelan security forces in an event that remains unresolved by the judiciary","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0617","doctext":"argentine foreign minister domingo cavallo today announced that the nicaraguan government has asked the argentine government to intercede with the other central american countries and with anyone else that may have influence over the contras to make them disband the foreign minister who accompanied president carlos menem to costa rica and nicaragua said that in order to make the nicaraguan electoral process easier menem has answered that he will do everything he can to help bring peace to that region cavallo added that in view of that i will begin contacts with other foreign ministers to get an objective view of what we can do the foreign minister explained that during menems brief meeting with daniel ortega in managua the argentine chief executive received information about the continuing operations of the contras during which 18 peasants were killed recently he added that unfortunately the resurgence of hostilities could jeopardize the electoral process that is taking place in that central american nation on 28 october menem had expressed his disagreement with nicaraguas decision to terminate the unilateral ceasefire this decision had prompted an incident involving us president geroge bush who accused the nicaraguan president of behaving like a wild animal at a party during his meeting with menem the nicaraguan leader justified the decision by listing the violent actions that the contras have carried out and explained that for the ceasefire to be reinstated the contras must disband in keeping with the decision reached by the latin american presidents at the meeting in tela honduras cavallo said that according to the report of the argentine members of the oas observation team so far the electoral mechanisms set up for the 25 february 1990 elections are working well and that there is intense political activity in nicaragua asked whether the sandinists respect the opposition cavallo stated that violeta chamorro during her meeting with menem in costa rica had stated that the use of official news media is allocated discriminatorily but in general she expressed satisfaction with the current process as compared to the previous ones","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0617","doctext":"Argentine Foreign Minister Domingo Cavallo announced today that Nicaragua has requested Argentina to mediate with other Central American nations and any other influential parties over the Contras to ensure their disbandment Cavallo who traveled with President Carlos Menem to Costa Rica and Nicaragua noted that Menem pledged to do whatever he can to facilitate peace in the region to support the Nicaraguan electoral process Cavallo mentioned he would begin discussions with other foreign ministers to determine actionable steps During Menems brief meeting with Daniel Ortega in Managua the Argentine leader was informed about ongoing Contra operations that recently resulted in the deaths of 18 peasants He warned that renewed hostilities could threaten the ongoing electoral process in Nicaragua On October 28 Menem had expressed his disapproval of Nicaraguas decision to end the unilateral ceasefire a decision that led to a confrontation with US President George Bush who compared Ortegas behavior to that of a wild animal at a party Ortega defended the decision by citing the Contras violent actions and asserted that for the ceasefire to be reinstated the Contras must disband in line with the agreement reached by Latin American presidents in Tela Honduras Cavallo reported that the Argentine members of the OAS observation team indicated that the preparations for the February 25 1990 elections are progressing well with significant political activity in Nicaragua When asked about the Sandinistas treatment of the opposition Cavallo conveyed that Violeta Chamorro during her meeting with Menem in Costa Rica acknowledged some discriminatory use of official media but overall expressed satisfaction with the current electoral process compared to previous ones","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0618","doctext":"at 0920 today powerful explosions were felt in the southwestern part of san salvador we were covering a ceremony at the presidente hotel when we heard these powerful explosions from various locations near the facilities of the armed forces joint chiefs of staff on la reforma street we repeat approximately 30 minutes ago presumed urban commandoes stormed areas near the facilities of the armed forces joint chiefs of staff and started hurling explosive devices that fell on a gas station specifically the san benito gas station located on la reforma street 200 meters north of the facilities of the joint chiefs of staff according to preliminary reports from the scene jose ernesto vasquez 72 who was working at the san benito gas station on la reforma street at the time of the explosion was killed two other employees of the same gas station were seriously injured","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0618","doctext":"At 0920 today powerful explosions were detected in the southwestern region of San Salvador We were attending a ceremony at the Presidente Hotel when we heard these intense blasts from various points near the facilities of the Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff on La Reforma Street Approximately 30 minutes ago presumed urban commandoes invaded areas close to the Armed Forces facilities and began launching explosive devices These devices landed at the San Benito gas station situated 200 meters north of the Joint Chiefs of Staff facilities Preliminary reports indicate that Jose Ernesto Vasquez 72 who was working at the gas station during the explosion was killed Additionally two other employees at the same gas station sustained serious injuries","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0619","doctext":"there was a strong explosion early this morning a bomb went off at the building of the msgr oscar arnulfo romero committee of mothers relatives of political prisoners missing and murdered people in el salvador located on north second avenue between 15th and east 17th streets the explosion did extensive damage to this office and three persons were seriously injured including us citizen brenda hoovarit 41 also injured were lucio gutierrez and 4monthold elmer antonio alvarenga son of argentina alvarenga they were taken to a hospital by the red cross the explosive device which went off at 0230 0830 gmt damaged the committees building red cross workers rushsed to the scene to take the injured to the hospital the blast was heard all over san salvador i repeat us citizen branda hoovarit lucio gutierrez and elmer alvarenga were injured they were taken to different hospitals by the red cross because they sustained serious injuries due to the intensity of the explosion which destroyed the committees offices","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0619","doctext":"A powerful explosion occurred early this morning at the Msgr Oscar Arnulfo Romero Committee of Mothers Relatives of Political Prisoners Missing and Murdered People in El Salvador The bombing took place on North Second Avenue between 15th and East 17th Streets The blast caused significant damage to the building and seriously injured three individuals including US citizen Brenda Hoovarit 41 Lucio Gutierrez and 4monthold Elmer Antonio Alvarenga son of Argentina Alvarenga were also injured The Red Cross transported the injured to the hospital The explosive device detonated at 0230 0830 GMT causing extensive damage to the committees offices The explosion was heard throughout San Salvador Brenda Hoovarit Lucio Gutierrez and Elmer Alvarenga were all taken to different hospitals by the Red Cross due to the severity of their injuries caused by the intense explosion","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0620","doctext":"a bomb in a car parked outside the fensatras salvadoran workers national union federation building detonated and caused a strong explosion we can report that seven people were killed we repeat 7 people were killed and 12 were seriously injured studio reporter interrupting where did the bomb explode beltran at the fenastras building labor leader febe elizabeth velasquez and seven number as heard other people were killed twelve were seriously injured among the injured are two girls who were close to the main entrace of fenastras building when we say that the explosion was caused by a car bomb we mean that a pickup truck parked outside the buildings main gate totally destroyed this building meeting at that time were leaders of 2second break in reception in downtown san salvador this is our report from the site of the explosion studio reporter a few minutes ago a car bomb was detonated outside the fenastras building the bomb was in a pickup truck with license plate number 15242 approximately 7 people were killed and 12 injured including 2 minors it was also reported that the building was destroyed we have been informed that police units and salvadoran red cross officials are at the scene","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0620","doctext":"A car bomb exploded outside the FENASTRAS Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation building resulting in a powerful blast It has been confirmed that seven individuals lost their lives Repeating 7 fatalities and 12 others were seriously injured Studio reporter interrupts Where did the bomb go off Beltran It exploded at the FENASTRAS building Labor leader Febe Elizabeth Velasquez and seven other individuals were killed Twelve people sustained severe injuries including two girls who were near the main entrance of the FENASTRAS building The explosion caused by a car bomb involved a pickup truck that was parked outside the buildings main gate leading to the complete destruction of the building At the time leaders were meeting in downtown San Salvador This is the report from the explosion site Studio reporter A few minutes ago a car bomb was detonated outside the FENASTRAS building The bomb was in a pickup truck with license plate number 15242 Approximately 7 people were killed and 12 were injured including 2 minors Additionally the building was reported to be destroyed Police units and officials from the Salvadoran Red Cross are currently on the scene","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0621","doctext":"the attack with explosives that has been perpetrated by unidentified individuals against the office of the oscar arnulfo romero committee of mothers relatives of political prisoners missing and murdered people left four wounded and substantial property damage national union of salvadoran workers unts spokesmen said that one of the wounded is us citizen brenda fugart two comadres activists identified only as pablo and margarita and a 4monthold minor called nelson antonio the unts members said that persons living near the office located in the san miguelito district of this capital noticed that the attackers were soldiers in uniform the comadres members have scheduled a news conference at 0900 today at the site of the attack during which they will report on the condition of the people wounded in the explosion and the amount of the property damage which took place at 0215 today the armed forces press committee coprefa denied any responsibility for the attack and instead blamed the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front according to coprefa all the fmln has tried to do with this attack is to paper over yesterdays foiled attack against the armed forces general staff in another report the armed forces claimed in a report that they inflicted eight casualties on the fmln in fighting during the last few hours in several parts of the country the military report points out that troops engaged insurgents in the villages of chiapas tamulasco and tepeyac all of which are in the jurisdiction of chalatenango chalatenango department one guerrilla was killed and four guerrillas and one soldier were wounded in this action in addition in a battle at finca catorce jurisdiction of quezaltepeque la libertad a rebel was killed and two were wounded the military report adds that early today three harassment actions against civil defense posts were reported these took place in san jose aguacatitan jurisdiction of san marcos el carrizalillo canton in metapan santa ana and against members of the artillery brigade in ilobasco cabanas department no casualties were reported on either side during these actions finally according to a police report alleged urban guerrilla commandos this morning killed an employee of the 1st infantry brigade in san salvador this incident took place at 0430 today between san antonio abad street and antel national administration for telecommunications montebello in the western sector of the capital the victim was identified as juan carlos merios he was an administrative official of the 1st infantry brigade according to the coroners report merios body had four bullet wounds","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0621","doctext":"An explosive attack carried out by unidentified individuals targeted the office of the Oscar Arnulfo Romero Committee of Mothers Relatives of Political Prisoners Missing and Murdered People resulting in four injuries and significant property damage The National Union of Salvadoran Workers UNTS reported that the injured include US citizen Brenda Fugart two COMADRES activists named Pablo and Margarita and a 4monthold infant named Nelson Antonio Residents near the office in San Miguelito the capitals district claimed the attackers were soldiers in uniform COMADRES members have organized a press conference at 0900 today at the attack site to update on the woundeds conditions and the property damage from the explosion that occurred at 0215 today The Armed Forces Press Committee COPREFA denied any involvement in the attack instead accusing the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front of orchestrating it to cover up their failed assault on the Armed Forces General Staff yesterday Additionally the military reported inflicting eight casualties on the FMLN during recent combat across different regions Troops clashed with insurgents in Chiapas Tamulasco and Tepeyac villages in Chalatenango Department resulting in one guerrillas death four guerrillas and one soldier wounded Another engagement at Finca Catorce in Quezaltepeque La Libertad led to one rebel killed and two injured Early today three harassment incidents against civil defense posts were reported in San Jose Aguacatitan San Marcos jurisdiction El Carrizalillo Canton in Metapan Santa Ana and against the Artillery Brigade in Ilobasco Cabanas Department with no casualties on either side Lastly a police report noted that urban guerrilla commandos killed Juan Carlos Merios an employee of the 1st Infantry Brigade at 0430 today between San Antonio Abad Street and Antel National Administration for Telecommunications in San Salvadors western sector The coroner found four bullet wounds on Merios body","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0622","doctext":"medical sources have announced that opposition labor leader febe elizabeth velazquez died in a hospital this afternoon as a result of the dynamite attack against the headquarters of the salvadoran workers national union federation fenastras the labor leader died in the operating room of the hospital where she was taken after unidentified individuals this afternoon placed a powerful explosive device at fenastras headquarters which left 7 other people dead and 30 injured hospital sources confirmed at 1545 2145 gmt that febe velazquez age 27 and the mother of three died from severe skull injuries meanwhile a salvadoran radio station announced that unidentified individuals this afternoon levelled machinegun fire at a watchman whose identity was not disclosed in a neighborhood in northern san salvador this morning a civilian employee at the 1st infantry brigade was shot to death in the miralvalle neighborhood also in northern san salvador so far no organization has claimed responsibility for these two murders or for the placement of the explosive device that destroyed the fenastras headquarters an american identified as mike hammer who was injured in the attack perpetrated by unidentified individuals at fenastras headquarters was taken to the operating room this afternoon the leading opposition unions and nongovernment humanitarian organizations will hold a news conference this afternoon at the site of this mornings attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0622","doctext":"Medical sources have reported that opposition labor leader Febe Elizabeth Velazquez succumbed to her injuries in a hospital this afternoon following a dynamite attack on the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS headquarters Velazquez passed away in the operating room after unidentified individuals detonated a powerful explosive device at the FENASTRAS headquarters killing seven others and injuring 30 Hospital officials confirmed at 1545 2145 GMT that Velazquez 27 and mother of three died from severe head trauma In another incident a Salvadoran radio station reported that unidentified individuals opened machinegun fire on a watchman whose identity remains unknown in a northern San Salvador neighborhood Additionally a civilian employee of the 1st Infantry Brigade was shot dead this morning in the Miralvalle area also in northern San Salvador No group has claimed responsibility for either of these murders or the bombing at the FENASTRAS headquarters An American named Mike Hammer was injured in the attack by unidentified individuals and was taken to the operating room this afternoon This afternoon leading opposition unions and nongovernmental humanitarian organizations will hold a news conference at the site of this mornings shooting","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0623","doctext":"several salvadoran leftwing parties and labor unions have scheduled a general strike on 1 november to protest the attack perpetrated today against a labor union headquarters causing 9 deaths and injuring more than 30 people seven leftwing party leaders who called the strike humanitarian organizations and labor unions are accusing the army and the most radical sectors of the government of perpetrating the dynamite attack against the headquarters of the salvadoran workers national union federation fenastras humberto centeno one of the top leaders of the national union of salvadoran workers unts has asked the salvadoran workers to stage a strike on 1 november beginning at 0600 1200 gmt throughout the country the opposition political and labor leaders described the dynamite attack against the fenastras headquarters at noon today as a massacre the attack left 9 people dead and more than 30 injured the armed forces condemned the terrorist attack against fenastras and denied that the military perpetrated it centeno accused defense minister general humberto larios and ultrarightwing deputy roberto daubuisson linked by the opposition to the death squads of the massacre we must stop work tomorrow as a sign of grief and mourning and attend the burials of our massacred comrades centeno said the attack on fenastras is the second attack perpetrated against opposition organizations in the past 24 hours following a guerrilla attack on the salvadoran armed forces general staff on 30 october which caused the death of 1 civilian and injured 15 people","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0623","doctext":"Several leftwing parties and labor unions in El Salvador have announced a general strike on November 1st to protest todays attack on a labor union headquarters resulting in 9 deaths and over 30 injuries Leaders from seven leftwing parties humanitarian groups and labor unions are blaming the army and the most radical factions of the government for the dynamite attack on the headquarters of the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS Humberto Centeno a key leader of the National Union of Salvadoran Workers UNTS has urged Salvadoran workers to commence a strike on November 1st at 0600 1200 GMT across the country The oppositions political and labor leaders labeled the dynamite attack on the FENASTRAS headquarters at noon today as a massacre The incident resulted in 9 fatalities and over 30 injuries The armed forces denounced the terrorist attack on FENASTRAS and denied military involvement Centeno accused Defense Minister General Humberto Larios and ultrarightwing deputy Roberto DAubuisson who the opposition associates with the death squads of the massacre Centeno stated We must halt work tomorrow in mourning and attend the funerals of our massacred comrades This attack on FENASTRAS is the second assault on opposition groups in the past 24 hours following a guerrilla attack on the Salvadoran Armed Forces General Staff on October 30th which killed 1 civilian and injured 15 others","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0624","doctext":"peruvian interior ministry sources have reported that a member of the peruvian national police who is also and interpol commander was killed today in lima by presumed shining path terrorists during a offensive unleashed 12 days before the municipal elections passage omitted in lima another commando that apparently also belonging to the maoist shining path armed organization shot dead peruvian national police sergeant luis caceres tavara 24 two highvoltage power pylons were sabotaged on the night of 29 october causing a partial blackout in the peruvian capital during the blackout terrorists threw incendiary bombs at a police precinct injuring three policemen the police believe that these attacks was perpetrated by the shining path peruvian interior ministry sources have pointed out that 160000 national policemen are confined to barracks as of today their confinement will end after the holding of the municipal elections on 12 november according to provisional data during october more than 350 people were killed in peru as a result of the terrorist offensive against the elections the shining path has called has called a boycott against the elections and an armed stoppage that is a strike under the threat of attacks for 3 november in response the main political parties have asked the people to participate in a march for peace and the defense of democracy this march is also scheduled for 3 november in lima","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0624","doctext":"According to sources from the Peruvian Interior Ministry a member of the Peruvian National Police and an Interpol commander was killed today in Lima by suspected Shining Path terrorists amid an offensive that began 12 days before the municipal elections Additionally in Lima another commando seemingly from the Maoist Shining Path armed group fatally shot 24yearold Peruvian National Police Sergeant Luis Caceres Tavara On the night of October 29 two highvoltage power pylons were sabotaged causing a partial blackout in the Peruvian capital During this blackout terrorists hurled incendiary bombs at a police station injuring three officers The police suspect that these attacks were carried out by the Shining Path The Peruvian Interior Ministry has noted that 160000 national policemen are confined to barracks as of today and this confinement will continue until the municipal elections on November 12 are over Preliminary data indicates that more than 350 people were killed in October in Peru due to the terrorist attacks targeting the elections The Shining Path has called for a boycott of the elections and an armed stoppage a strike under threat of attacks scheduled for November 3 In response the main political parties have urged the public to join a march for peace and the defense of democracy also set for November 3 in Lima","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0625","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani tonight condemned the terrorist dynamite attacks against a union and a humanitarian organization which killed 9 people and injured 36 and expressed his condolences to the victims relatives i hereby express my heartfelt condolences to the mourning families these terrorist actions cannot be justified at all cristiani said through a national radio and television network he warned we will conduct the necessary investigations to identify those responsible so they can be severely punished he reiterated however that the official dialogue commission will go to caracas on 20 november with determination to make the talks with the guerrillas fruitful and find a political solution to the armed conflict opposition union leaders attributed the dynamite attacks to recalcitrant government and army sectors who oppose the dialogue cristiani who offered protection to those who feel threatened by these attacks said there are groups who want to raise obstacles in the way of peace these actions are useless violence and terrorism lead nowhere he finally said","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0625","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani denounced the terrorist dynamite bombing against a union and a humanitarian organization that resulted in 9 deaths and 36 injuries extending his sympathies to the victims families I extend my deepest condolences to the grieving families These terrorist actions are utterly indefensible Cristiani stated on a national broadcast He pledged We will launch thorough investigations to identify and severely punish the culprits Nonetheless he affirmed that the official dialogue commission would travel to Caracas on November 20 determined to make the talks with the guerrillas productive and find a political resolution to the armed conflict Opposition union leaders attributed the bombings to hardline government and army sectors who oppose dialogue Offering protection to those who feel threatened by these attacks Cristiani noted that certain groups aim to hinder the peace process These actions are futile Violence and terrorism achieve nothing he concluded","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0626","doctext":"concerning the massacre at the fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation headquarters the fmln reports the following 1 we blame this cowardly crime on the general staff and colonel rene emilio ponce who yesterday promised to react to our attacks on the general staff it has been confirmed that the high command is waging war against the people words indistinct established in san jose with regard to his view of the hostilities that he considers popular movements to be fmln support organizations 2 this terrorist action added to those committed at the university upon the homes of political leaders and at the headquarters of the oscar arnulfo romero committee of mothers relatives of political prisoners missing and murdered people comadres which have resulted in 9 deaths and 46 injuries create a new situation in the country that forces the peoples struggle to implement the use of selfdefense the fmln had relaxed some of its positions in an effort to open a true negotiation process but this inadmissible situation reaffirms that it is not possible to abandon the armed struggle 3 these events carried out by the high command and la tandona name given to 1966 graduates of the captain general gerardo barrios military school endanger the caracas meeting we join in the profound grief of the popular movement and the members of fenastras over their comrades death especially that of their beloved leader febe elizabeth velazquez all of these people are added to the growing list of crimes that these sinister forces have perpetrated over the past 10 years only a resolute combative struggle with weapons in hand will do justice for all of these crimes la tandona and arena nationalist republican alliance mean dictatorship and war everyone must go against arena and la tandona signed general command of the fmln commanders salvador santos sereng francisco bovell shafik jorge handal eduardo sancho joaquin villalobos dated 31 october 1989 el salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0626","doctext":"Regarding the massacre at the FENASTRAS Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation headquarters the FMLN reports the following 1 We hold the general staff and Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce accountable for this cowardly act who had vowed to retaliate against our strikes on the general staff It is evident that the high command is waging war against the populace as established in San Jose viewing popular movements as FMLN support groups 2 This terrorist act along with those at the university political leaders homes and the headquarters of the Oscar Arnulfo Romero Committee of Mothers and Relatives of Political Prisoners the Missing and the Murdered COMADRES which have resulted in 9 deaths and 46 injuries creates a new situation in the country compelling the peoples struggle to adopt selfdefense measures The FMLN had relaxed its stance to foster genuine negotiations but this intolerable situation confirms the necessity of armed struggle 3 These actions by the high command and La Tandon the 1966 graduates of the Captain General Gerardo Barrios Military School jeopardize the Caracas meeting We share in the profound sorrow of the popular movement and FENASTRAS members over the loss of their comrades especially their revered leader Febe Elizabeth Velazquez These individuals join the long list of victims of these sinister forces over the past decade Only a determined combative struggle with weapons in hand will bring justice for these crimes La Tandon and ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance signify dictatorship and war Everyone must oppose ARENA and La Tandon signed General Command of the FMLN Commanders Salvador Santos Sereng Francisco Bovell Shafik Jorge Handal Eduardo Sancho Joaquin Villalobos dated 31 October 1989 El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0627","doctext":"liberal party member fabio roa candidate for mayor of puerto lopez meta department in the countrys southeast and his brother in law norberto saavedra were shot to death in a busy street of this town in broad daylight it has been reported in bogota as a result of the double homicide mayor ricardo bravo established a curfew effective for an indefinite period between 1800 and 0600 and forbade the sale of alcoholic beverages roa and saavedra were gunned down by hitmen in a jeep the gunmen escaped after perpetrating the crime before numerous passersby who looked on in astonishment in the busy street authorities immediately initiated a comprehensive military operation to try to locate the assassins","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0627","doctext":"Fabio Roa a Liberal Party mayoral candidate for Puerto Lopez in Meta Department along with his brotherinlaw Norberto Saavedra were fatally shot by hitmen in a busy street during daylight according to reports from Bogota Following this attack Mayor Ricardo Bravo imposed an indefinite curfew from 1800 to 0600 and banned alcohol sales Roa and Saavedra were killed by gunmen in a jeep who fled the scene after the crime witnessed by many shocked passersby Authorities quickly launched a thorough military operation to apprehend the assassins","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0628","doctext":"farabundo marti national liberation front fmln forces today attacked the 4th infantry brigade installations in el refugio chalatenango department the report indicates that guerrilla forces attacked the 4th infantry brigades installations at 0300 with artillery pieces hitting the sleeping quarters and lookout positions five 4th infantry brigade casualties have been confirmed so far let us all be against arena nationalist republican alliance and la tandona name given to 1966 graduates of captain gerardo barrios military academy most of whom hold top positions in salvadoran armed forces to the end furthermore today at 1150 guerrilla forces in combination with militia forces ambushed a military truck convoy moving from east to west on the coastal highway near the place known as la finquita tecoluca jurisdiction san vicente department the strength of our attack resulted in one heavily damaged truck and seven casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0628","doctext":"Forces of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN launched an attack on the 4th Infantry Brigades facilities in El Refugio Chalatenango Department today According to reports the guerrilla forces initiated the assault at 300 AM using artillery targeting the brigades sleeping quarters and lookout positions resulting in five confirmed casualties among the brigade The message called for resistance against the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA and La Tandona referring to the 1966 graduates of the Captain Gerardo Barrios Military Academy who hold high positions in the Salvadoran armed forces Additionally at 1150 AM guerrilla and militia forces jointly ambushed a military truck convoy traveling east to west on the coastal highway near La Finquita Tecoluca jurisdiction San Vicente Department The attack left one truck heavily damaged and caused seven casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0629","doctext":"mr president regarding point no 6 in which you spoke about specific results concerning the demobilization of the contras to what specific amounts is the nicaraguan government referring to are you saying that 20 percent 10 percent or 50 percent of the contras have to be demobilized in order for the ceasefire to be implemented again ortega the important point is to begin implementing the plan then the number of contras that are demobilized would be established according to the decisions made at the united nations that is how many contras can be demobilized right away how many of them will be returning to nicaragua how many will go to third countries therefore to the extent the plan is being implemented we will be willing to reinstate the ceasefire reporter mr president up until last week the us congress discussed giving more aid to the contras no one even wanted to talk about the contras it was a stale issue however it has become a burning issue overnight and everybody is now talking about aid for the contras and even the possibility of giving military aid to them last night the us senate issued a resolution strongly condenming the nicaraguan government my questions are first why has there been such a sudden and unexpected change second what is your message to the us congress ortega us congressmen are only concerned about their reelection with the due respect that some of them deserve us congressmen are only worried about their reelection i have talked to many of them here and they are cynical they tell me i disagree with that but i have to think about those who elected me if those who elected me have a different opinion then i have to express support for their viewpoints and forget about my own opinion let us not mislead ourselves you know very well how us congressmen act therefore it was easier for them to simply approve funds for the contras as they had done because the congress had approved the socalled humanitarian aid for the contras words indistinct and let the war continue and leave the burden on the central american governments especially on the nicaraguan government and people who are suffering the effects of this war therefore we have been reporting the killings the assassinations the crimes the contras attacks and the yankee congress has remained silent therefore we see an easygoing attitude in the us congress obviously when we announce we are not going to extend the ceasefire the us congress reacts immediately they react because they are fully aware that they are meddling in nicaraguan politics they will have to resume discussions on the nicaraguan issue and they do not want to discuss the nicaraguan issue again it was easy to set aside the nicaraguan issue and to simply approve funds for the contras so the contras could continue killing nicaraguans while everything else remains calm let the peace plan continue as far as it can and as far as president bush allows it to develop the us congressmen can then forget about the nicaraguan issue and work on other domestic or international issues in which they are more interested however when nicaragua says we will not extend the ceasefire then they raise an outcry why do they raise an outcry because they know they will have to resume discussions on the nicaraguan issue moreover there might be a feverish congressman who will propose giving military aid to the contras well let them discuss military aid do they want to discuss military aid well that is their problem we simply believe that the way the yankee congress actions will ease or hinder the electoral process the development of elections on 25 february will depend now on the yankee congress and on the yankee president it will depend on them we have the desire to do it however whether or not the elections are held on 25 february will depend on them continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0629","doctext":"Mr President in regards to point number 6 where you mentioned specific results about the demobilization of the contras what exact figures is the Nicaraguan government referring to Are you implying that a certain percentage like 20 10 or 50 of the contras need to be demobilized before the ceasefire can be reinstated Ortega The critical point is to start enforcing the plan The number of contras to be demobilized will be determined by the United Nations decisions This includes how many contras can be demobilized immediately how many will return to Nicaragua and how many will relocate to third countries As the plan progresses we will be open to reinstating the ceasefire Reporter Mr President until last week the US Congress was discussing additional aid for the contras It was a dormant issue but suddenly it has become a hot topic with everyone now debating aid for the contras including potential military support Last night the US Senate passed a resolution condemning the Nicaraguan government My questions are first why this sudden and unexpected shift and second what is your message to the US Congress Ortega US congressmen are primarily focused on their reelection With all due respect to some of them their main concern is reelection Ive spoken to many of them and they are quite cynical They tell me I may disagree with this but I have to consider my voters opinions If my constituents think differently I must support their views and set aside my own Lets not deceive ourselves we know how US congressmen operate Therefore it was simpler for them to just approve funds for the contras as they had done before because Congress had approved socalled humanitarian aid for the contras and let the war persist placing the burden on Central American governments especially on Nicaragua and its people who are suffering from this conflict We have reported killings assassinations crimes and contra attacks but the US Congress has remained silent We observe a nonchalant attitude in Congress Naturally when we announce that we wont extend the ceasefire the US Congress reacts immediately They react because they are fully aware of their interference in Nicaraguan politics They will have to revisit discussions on the Nicaraguan issue which they are reluctant to do It was convenient for them to sideline the Nicaraguan issue and simply approve funds for the contras to continue their attacks on Nicaraguans while other matters remained calm allowing the peace plan to progress as far as President Bush permits US congressmen can then focus on other domestic or international issues of greater interest to them However when Nicaragua declares we wont extend the ceasefire they raise an outcry Why Because they know they must resume talks on the Nicaraguan issue Additionally there might be an overzealous congressman who proposes military aid for the contras Let them debate military aid if they wish to discuss it that is their problem We believe that the actions of the US Congress will either facilitate or obstruct the electoral process The upcoming elections on February 25 will depend on the US Congress and the US President It is up to them We are willing but whether the elections occur on February 25 will rely on their decisions","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0630","doctext":"the red cross has announced that one person was killed and another injured by the explosion of a car circulating this afternoon near the salvadoran armys 1st infantry brigade in san salvador according to the red cross the dead man who was not identified was driving the vehicle which to all appearances was to be placed near the military headquarters one of the most important in el salvador the explosion injured one civilian a female street peddler who was nearby and had to be taken to a hospital following the explosion military troops initiated a largescale security operation it has also been reported that a bus was burned today by unidentified individuals protesting the dymanite attack perpetrated yesterday by unidentified individuals against the headquarters of the salvadoran workers national union federation fenastras the attack against fenastras killed 10 including leader febe elizabeth velasquez and more than 30 people injured","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0630","doctext":"The Red Cross has reported that a car explosion near the Salvadoran Armys 1st Infantry Brigade in San Salvador resulted in one fatality and one injury The deceased who was not identified was driving the vehicle which seemed intended for placement near the military headquarters a key location in El Salvador The explosion injured a female street vendor nearby who was subsequently hospitalized Following the incident military troops launched an extensive security operation Additionally it was reported that unidentified individuals burned a bus in protest of yesterdays dynamite bombing at the headquarters of the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS This attack claimed the lives of 10 people including leader Febe Elizabeth Velasquez and left over 30 others injured","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0631","doctext":"mariela espinoza villegas a higher court magistrate in antioquia was assassinated this evening in medellin magistrate espinoza villegas was recently appointed to the post and was a native of abejorral municipality she was attacked when entering her home two policemen who were acting as her bodyguards and a private citizen were wounded in the attack meanwhile congressman manuel francisco madero a conservative party representative in congress was assassinated this evening in bogota when two men opened fired from a vehicle madero a 60year old politician represented rio negro province","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0631","doctext":"Mariela Espinoza Villegas a recently appointed higher court magistrate from Antioquia was assassinated this evening in Medellin She was attacked while entering her home resulting in injuries to two policemen serving as her bodyguards and a private citizen In a separate incident Congressman Manuel Francisco Madero a 60yearold Conservative Party representative for Rio Negro province was killed in Bogota when two men fired from a vehicle","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0632","doctext":"the peruvian government today turned responsibility for the internal order in lima over to the armed forces 2 days before an armed strike declared by the maoist shining path terrorist group goes into effect according to an official report the militarization of lima was declared at the same time a group of 100 hooded shining path activits staged a demonstration engaged in a shootout and hurled explosives at the police in la victoria district interior minister agustin matilla reported that 2 people died and 15 others were wounded in the the clash which place while a religious group was carrying out a peaceful march according to a decree the armed forces will take control of lima department and el callao province next to the capital where a state of emergency is in force on 23 october the peruvian government extended for 1 month the state of emergency in lima due to an outburst of the political violence that has resulted in more than 350 deaths nationwide last month despite the state of emergency which suspends important constitutional guarantees until today internal order was the responsibility of the national police president alan garcia today told the media that the police arrested 149 people of whom about 100 are alleged shining path members during todays riots the peruvian chief of state said that the riots were meant to hinder the municipal elections scheduled for 12 november he added that his administration will exert all the necessary energy to combat subversion the shining path members today demonstrated with shouts favoring the armed struggle and they handed out leaflets calling on the people to engage in an armed strike on 3 november the shining path which has been engaging in warfare for the past 10 years intends to paralyze lima with the armed strike a general strike under armed coercion only 9 days before the municipal elections the shining path has also announced it intends to boycott the elections passage indistinct leader of the organization abimael guzman the main peruvian political parties the church and labor and professional organizations have called for the same day a demonstration in favor of peace and in defense of democracy which is considered to be threatened by terrorism the shining path has intensified its armed activities nationwide due to the 12 november municipal elections as a result hundreds of candidates have withdrawn from the race in its proclamations the shining path threatened to annihilate sooner of later all candidates who run in the municipal elections the municipal elections are being held just 6 months before the presidential and congressional elections which are scheduled for 8 april 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0632","doctext":"The Peruvian government today handed over the responsibility for maintaining internal order in Lima to the armed forces two days before an armed strike declared by the Maoist Shining Path terrorist group is set to begin An official report indicated that the militarization of Lima coincided with a demonstration by 100 hooded Shining Path activists who engaged in a shootout and threw explosives at the police in the La Victoria district Interior Minister Agustin Matilla announced that two people were killed and 15 others injured in the clash that occurred while a religious group was conducting a peaceful march According to a decree the armed forces will take control of Lima department and El Callao province adjacent to the capital where a state of emergency is currently in effect On October 23 the Peruvian government extended the state of emergency in Lima for another month due to a surge in political violence which resulted in more than 350 deaths nationwide last month Despite the state of emergency which suspends significant constitutional protections internal order had been the responsibility of the national police until today President Alan Garcia informed the media that the police had arrested 149 people during todays riots around 100 of whom are suspected Shining Path members The Peruvian head of state stated that the riots aimed to disrupt the municipal elections scheduled for November 12 He affirmed that his administration would use all necessary force to combat subversion The Shining Path members demonstrated today shouting slogans supporting the armed struggle and distributed leaflets urging the public to participate in an armed strike on November 3 The Shining Path which has been engaged in warfare for the past decade plans to paralyze Lima with the armed strike a general strike enforced by armed coercionjust nine days before the municipal elections The Shining Path has also announced its intention to boycott the elections and has threatened to annihilate sooner or later all candidates running in the municipal elections This intensification of armed activities by the Shining Path in the leadup to the November 12 elections has led hundreds of candidates to withdraw from the race The municipal elections are being held just six months before the presidential and congressional elections scheduled for April 8 1990 In response major Peruvian political parties the church and labor and professional organizations have called for a demonstration on the same day in support of peace and the defense of democracy which is perceived to be under threat from terrorism","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0633","doctext":"for the third day in a row the bloodbath continues to rock this capital city and the end to this situation which is alarming the people does not seem to be near according to reports the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln urban commands failed once again this afternoon when they attacked the headquarters of the 1st infantry brigade located in laico neighborhood the fmln urban commands fired two rpg2 rocket launchers which hit a private vehicle with license plate 72246 that was passing the military garrison as a result of the rebel attack an agronomist identified as 57 year old jose hermogenes martinez was killed we did not take pictures of his body because it was totally mutilated as a result of the strong explosion also injured was a street vendor identified as maria del carmen perez begin recording unidentified speaker there were four men in a pickup two seated in front and two in the back the two who were in the back took out the bazookas and fired on the garrisons gate a man driving a suzuki drove at the same time the rockets were launched and he was hit reporter how many people were in the vehicle unidentified speaker four the car where the injured man was only one person the man who was injured reporter how many people were in the vehicle from where the rockets where fired unidentified speaker four persons reporter at what time did that happen unidentified speaker about 30 minutes ago at approximately 1530 reporter how many rockets were fired unidentified speaker two second unidentified speaker the man was in the car after the devices exploded we do not know what kind were fired there was smoke and gunpowder all over the place his clothes and body were totally destroyed when we took him to the rosales hospital we talked to a doctor and he said that they were going to do all they could to save his life end recording meanwhile colonel francisco elena fuentes commander of the military garrison regretted the attack and said that these attacks are within the framework of the violence unleashed in the past few days by groups that are out of control begin recording fuentes you have already seen the vehicle we believe the rockets were aimed at the gate at the guards standing at the entrance of the headquarters perhaps they were aimed at me because i had been in the area 5 minutes earlier those people are completely out of their minds they do not care if the kill innocent civilians these could be groups that the fmln can no longer control or perhaps they are only killers who only know how to murder people end recording the injured persons were taken to rosales hospital in san salvador where they were given emergency treatment the street vendor says that it was a miracle that she was not killed begin recording perez i do not know what happened i was just sitting there and i heard the noise words indistinct end recording meanwhile the fmln urban guerrillas set fire to a public bush in santa marta san jacinton neighborhood the rebels distributed leaflets stating that they burned the bus in reprisal for the killing of leftist leader fede elizabeth velasquez","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0633","doctext":"For the third consecutive day the ongoing violence continues to shake this capital city with no signs of resolution in sight raising alarm among residents Reports indicate the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN urban commands attempted another assault this afternoon on the headquarters of the 1st Infantry Brigade in the Laico neighborhood Using two RPG2 rocket launchers the FMLN urban commands targeted the military garrison striking a private vehicle with license plate 72246 that was passing by This rebel attack resulted in the death of 57yearold agronomist Jose Hermogenes Martinez Due to the severity of the explosion photos of his body were not taken A street vendor Maria del Carmen Perez was also injured in the incident According to an eyewitness begin recording unidentified speaker four men were in a pickup truck with two in the front and two in the back The two in the back fired the bazookas at the garrisons gate A Suzuki car driven by another man was hit simultaneously by the rockets reporter How many people were in the vehicle unidentified speaker Four The car with the injured man Just one person the injured man reporter How many people were in the vehicle from where the rockets were fired unidentified speaker Four persons reporter What time did this happen unidentified speaker About 30 minutes ago around 1530 reporter How many rockets were fired unidentified speaker Two second unidentified speaker The man was in the car After the devices explodedunspecified typesthere was smoke and gunpowder everywhere and his clothes and body were utterly destroyed We took him to Rosales Hospital where a doctor said they would do all they could to save his life end recording Meanwhile Colonel Francisco Elena Fuentes commander of the military garrison lamented the attack and noted that these actions are part of the recent surge of violence by uncontrollable groups begin recording Fuentes You have seen the vehicle We believe the rockets were aimed at the gate targeting the guards at the entrance Perhaps they were intended for me because I was in the area five minutes earlier These individuals are completely deranged and show no concern for killing innocent civilians These could be factions that the FMLN can no longer control or maybe they are just murderers who only know how to kill end recording The injured were taken to Rosales Hospital in San Salvador for emergency care The street vendor Maria del Carmen Perez remarked that it was a miracle she survived begin recording Perez I do not know what happened I was just sitting there when I heard the noise end recording Meanwhile FMLN urban guerrillas committed arson by setting fire to a public bus in the Santa Marta area of the San Jacinto neighborhood The rebels distributed leaflets claiming responsibility for the arson as retaliation for the killing of leftist leader Fede Elizabeth Velasquez","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0634","doctext":"the nicaraguan government today condemned the dynamite attack on the headquarters of the salvadoran workers national union federation fenastras a communique issued by the presidency accuses the death squads of perpetrating the 31 october attack in which a powerful bomb exploded at the fenastras headquarters killing nine people including the wellknown union leader elizabeth velazquez this terrorist attack against fenastras which revives recent history in the neighboring country proves the criminal nature of the ultrarightwing forces serving imperialist interests and reveals their true intentions despite their hypocritical statements about desiring peace freedom and democracy the document states the communique adds that this and other crimes oblige the salvadoran government to defend its peoples human rights and to find and punish those who are guilty shortly after the attack the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln said that it was carried out in response to the 30 october guerrilla attack on the armys general staff headquarters","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0634","doctext":"The Nicaraguan government today denounced the dynamite bombing on the headquarters of the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS A statement from the presidency blamed the death squads for the October 31st attack in which a powerful bomb detonated at the FENASTRAS headquarters killing nine individuals including the prominent union leader Elizabeth Velazquez This terrorist bombing at FENASTRAS echoing recent events in the neighboring nation underscores the criminal actions of the ultrarightwing factions serving imperialist agendas and exposes their true objectives despite their deceptive claims of seeking peace freedom and democracy the statement asserts The communique further emphasizes that such crimes compel the Salvadoran government to protect its citizens human rights and to identify and prosecute the perpetrators Shortly after the bombing the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN declared that the attack was a retaliation for the October 30th guerrilla assault on the armys General Staff headquarters","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0635","doctext":"the guerrillas announcement today that they decided to suspend their dialogue with the salvadoran government caused great surprise among various circles in the country that vowed to make new efforts to reestablish them the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln suspended its dialogue with the government of president alfredo cristiani to protest a dynamite attack on the headquarters of a labor union on 31 october that left 10 dead and 30 injured according to the guerrillas the government and the armed forces are responsible for the dynamite attack on the salvadoran workers national union federation fenastras the fmln in a communique signed by its top five leaders stated that we must not allow our presence in the dialogue to be used to cover up the governments responsibility for that massacre it also demanded that the oas united nations and the church offer guarantees to el salvadors opposition groups reverend edgar palacios coordinator of the permanent committee for the national dialogue cpdn which is made up of over 60 social organizations told acanefe that we regret this kind of decision very much but we will immediately contact the guerrillas to try to resume the dialogue palacios added that if the door of dialogue and negotiation is closed the door of war will open eduardo colindres leader of the christian democratic party the main opposition party said that the dialogue between the government and the guerrillas must continue the government of the rightist nationalist republican alliance arena must investigate and punish those responsible for the crime committed against fenastras however the dialogue must not be suspended colindres added juan jose martel leader of the social christian peoples movement mpsc which is a member of the leftist democratic convergence expressed surprise over the guerrillas decision martel said that rightwing salvadoran groups are trying to eliminate the dialogue process which seeks to end the war through negotiated political means so far no government spokesman has reacted to the fmlns decision to suspend the dialogue that began in midseptember and would have continued on 20 and 21 november in caracas venezuela palacios along with other religious political and labor leaders headed a march to accompany the bodies of 10 workers who were killed during the dynamite attack on the fenastras headquarters in downtown san salvador only 200 meters from a national police garrison the union members bodies including that of fenastras leader febe elizabeth velasquez were accompanied by several thousand workers who shouted antigovernment slogans and carried red flowers tension was high during the march mainly because of the heavy military presence in san salvadors main streets and because the union members detained at least 30 plainclothes policemen who according to the unionists infiltrated the demonstration the march ended at the general cemetery where the bodies of the union members were buried","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0635","doctext":"The guerrillas declaration to halt their discussions with the Salvadoran government today has taken many by surprise prompting fresh attempts to revive the talks The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN ceased negotiations with President Alfredo Cristianis administration in response to a dynamite bombing at the headquarters of a labor union on October 31 which resulted in 10 fatalities and 30 injuries The guerrillas hold the government and armed forces accountable for the attack on the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS The FMLN through a communique endorsed by its five leading figures asserted that their participation in the dialogue should not be used to obscure the governments culpability for the massacre They also called for the OAS United Nations and the Church to provide assurances for El Salvadors opposition factions Reverend Edgar Palacios head of the Permanent Committee for the National Dialogue CPDN which includes over 60 social organizations expressed deep regret over the decision but committed to promptly contacting the guerrillas to restart the dialogue Palacios warned that closing the door to dialogue and negotiation would open the door to war Eduardo Colindres leader of the main opposition Christian Democratic Party emphasized that discussions between the government and guerrillas must persist He urged the rightist Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA government to investigate and penalize those guilty of the crime against FENASTRAS but insisted the dialogue should not be halted Juan Jose Martel leader of the Social Christian Peoples Movement MPSC within the leftist Democratic Convergence was also taken aback by the guerrillas choice Martel accused rightwing Salvadoran factions of attempting to dismantle the dialogue process aimed at ending the war through political negotiations As of now no government representative has responded to the FMLNs decision to interrupt the talks that began in midSeptember and were scheduled to continue on November 20 and 21 in Caracas Venezuela Palacios along with other religious political and labor leaders led a march accompanying the bodies of the 10 workers killed in the dynamite bombing at FENASTRAS headquarters in downtown San Salvador just 200 meters from a national police station The procession which included the body of FENASTRAS leader Febe Elizabeth Velasquez saw thousands of workers chanting antigovernment slogans and holding red flowers The march was tense due to a strong military presence in San Salvadors main streets and the union members detaining at least 30 plainclothes policemen they accused of infiltrating the demonstration The march concluded at the general cemetery where the union members bodies were laid to rest","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0636","doctext":"venezuelan president carlos andres perez and costa rican president oscar arias are working hard so that the break in the talks between the guerillas and the salvadoran government will be only temporary arias today in san jose announced that on 6 november he will meet in san jose with representatives of the salvadoran rebels adding that he had talked with president perez regarding the need to call on the parties involved to maintain their willingness to talk the costa rican president who did not disclose the time and place of his meeting with the rebels said that his goal is to urge them to promise that the suspension of the dialogue will only be temporary arias 1987 nobel peace prize winner for his peacemaking efforts in central america admitted however that perhaps this is not the best time for the talks between the government and the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln to be resumed in the past 8 days in el salvador there have been several attacks on military installations and labor union headquarters during which 10 persons were killed and many injured the salvadoran guerrillas decided to suspend the talks with the government the first round of talks held in mexico city in september and the second round in san jose costa rica in october following the 31 october attack on a labor union headquarters in san salvador that resulted in the deaths of 10 labor leaders i view this interruption of the dialogue with great saddness and regret however i believe that this is only a stumbling block in a peace process that is not a very easy one the costa rican president said president arias said that he had asked his venezuelan colleague who was to have hosted the next round of talks between the salvadoran government and the fmln to join in his efforts to urge the parties involved to maintain their willingness to talk when the situation improves on the path for peace there will be times when steps backwards are taken like the one currently being taken in el salvador and previously in nicaragua president arias said in allusion to the decision made by nicaraguan president daniel ortegas government not to extend the ceasefire with the contras","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0636","doctext":"Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez and Costa Rican President Oscar Arias are diligently striving to ensure that the interruption in negotiations between the guerrillas and the Salvadoran government remains brief Arias announced in San Jose today that he will meet with representatives of the Salvadoran rebels on November 6 noting that he had discussed with President Perez the importance of encouraging the involved parties to continue their willingness to engage in dialogue The Costa Rican president who withheld the specific time and location of this meeting stated that his objective is to persuade them to commit to the idea that the dialogues suspension will be shortlived Arias a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 1987 for his efforts in Central America conceded that this might not be the optimal time for the talks between the government and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN to resume Over the past eight days in El Salvador multiple attacks on military installations and labor union headquarters have resulted in ten deaths and numerous injuries The Salvadoran guerrillas decided to halt the talks with the governmentfollowing the initial discussions in Mexico City in September and the subsequent round in San Jose Costa Rica in Octoberafter the October 31 attack on a labor union headquarters in San Salvador that led to the deaths of ten labor leaders I view this interruption of the dialogue with profound sadness and regret however I believe this is merely a hurdle in a challenging peace process the Costa Rican president remarked President Arias mentioned that he had requested his Venezuelan counterpartwho was supposed to host the next round of talks between the Salvadoran government and the FMLNto join his efforts in encouraging the parties to maintain their willingness to negotiate when the situation improves On the journey toward peace there will be moments of regression such as the current situation in El Salvador and previously in Nicaragua President Arias commented referring to the Nicaraguan governments decision led by President Daniel Ortega not to extend the ceasefire with the Contras","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0637","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani today announced that his government will attend the meeting with the salvadoran guerrillas scheduled for 20 november in caracas venezuela despite the farabundo marti national liberation fronts fmln decision to suspend the dialogue cristiani disclosed that the government will investigate the circumstances of the attack that killed 10 trade union members on 31 october which the fmln has blamed on army and government sectors on that date the fmln decided to suspend the dialogue that had began on 17 october in costa rica however the salvadoran president rejected the irresponsible and malicious accusations made by the fmln that the attack had been carried out by the armed forces with the authorization of the president of the republic after suspending the dialogue the salvadoran guerrillas asked the united nations the oas and the salvadoran catholic church for guarantees for opposition organizations the presidents of costa rica and venezuela oscar arias and carlos andres perez respectively today offered their mediation to get the dialogue under way","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0637","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani announced today that his administration will participate in the meeting with Salvadoran guerrillas planned for November 20 in Caracas Venezuela despite the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Fronts FMLN suspension of dialogue Cristiani stated that the government would investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack that resulted in the deaths of 10 trade union members on October 31 which the FMLN attributed to army and government sectors The FMLN had halted talks that began on October 17 in Costa Rica on the same date However Cristiani dismissed the FMLNs irresponsible and malicious accusations that the armed forces with presidential approval carried out the attack Following the suspension of dialogue the guerrillas requested guarantees for opposition organizations from the United Nations the OAS and the Salvadoran Catholic Church Today Costa Rican President Oscar Arias and Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez offered to mediate to restart the dialogue","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0638","doctext":"vice president francisco merino says that the guerrillas are hurting themselves by carrying out attacks such as the one perpetrated recently he said the rebels are acting like ostriches by hiding their heads under the sand begin recording merino logically that is no solution they must realize that the people have rejected them the people condemn all of these actions the latest attacks are hurting the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln itself they have been isolated internationally the people have rejected them and the government and the army are fulfulling their constitutional role therefore they must continue with the talks and participate in them seriously by reaching agreements that can bring peace to all the terrorist aggression makes no sense reporter what is the governments position will it continue with the talks will it go to the talks even if the guerrilla commanders do not attend merino the government definitely has a commitment to the people it is a commitment the government has made besides our willingness to achieve peace we are also committed to these talks we will continue on this road it is certainly a difficult road but we must continue on it i believe that the san jose meeting like the one in caracas and maybe others after that has been quite difficult however we have discussed all the problems and the guerrillas will logically reach the conclusion that they will have to sit down at the table reporter they ask for guarantees for labor organizations merino i believe we cannot give them more guarantees than the ones we have already given them there is a general feeling that these people only understand strong actions however the government has reviewed the situation quite well and we are not going to fall into that trap or make that mistake otherwise we would give them the opportunity to accuse the government we will logically be prudent end recording vice president merino said that despite the difficulties the government is determined to continue the dialogue the fmln guerrillas withdrew from the talks and demanded security for labor union organizations following the attack against fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation in which 10 labor union members were killed including opposition leader elizabeth velazquez next week guerrilla leaders will meet in san jose costa rica with president oscar arias to seek solutions to the complex situation in el salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0638","doctext":"Vice President Francisco Merino asserts that the guerrillas are sabotaging themselves by executing attacks like the recent one He likened the rebels to ostriches hiding their heads in the sand begin recording Merino Clearly this is no solution They must understand that the populace has rejected them and condemns such actions These latest attacks are damaging the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN itself They have been shunned on the international stage rejected domestically and the government along with the army are fulfilling their constitutional duties Consequently they need to persist with the negotiations and engage sincerely to forge agreements that can bring peace for everyone Terrorist aggression is senseless reporter What stance will the government take Will it proceed with talks Will it attend even if the guerrilla commanders are absent Merino The government is unequivocally committed to the people a pledge it has firmly made Beyond our desire for peace we are also devoted to these dialogues We will persist on this challenging path Meetings like the one in San José akin to those in Caracas and potentially others in the future have been quite arduous Nonetheless we have thoroughly addressed all issues and the guerrillas will logically conclude that they must come to the negotiating table reporter They request safeguards for labor organizations Merino I believe we cannot offer more guarantees than those already provided There is a widespread sentiment that these individuals only respond to strong measures However the government has thoroughly reviewed the situation and will not fall into that trap or make that mistake Otherwise it would give them a chance to accuse the government We will therefore proceed prudently end recording Vice President Merino reiterated that despite the challenges the government remains steadfast in continuing the dialogue The FMLN guerrillas withdrew from negotiations demanding protection for labor union organizations after the attack on FENASTRAS Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation where 10 union members including opposition leader Elizabeth Velazquez were killed Next week guerrilla leaders are set to meet in San José Costa Rica with President Oscar Arias to seek resolutions to the complex situation in El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0639","doctext":"concerning the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front communique the salvadoran government hereby announces the following 1 on the day of the terrorist attack against fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation the government strongly condemned the attack and announced its plans to carry out a thorough investigation however it is regrettable that fenastras leaders have been hindering the investigations that could clear up the attack nonetheless the government reiterates its determination to carry out a thorough investigation and will even bring to the country some experts in this field so that with the help of modern science and technology they will help the investigative committee clarify this bloody and criminal attack and establish who is responsible likewise the government has decided to appoint a commission that will guarantee the investigations and it will invite the following one representative from the united nations one representative from the oas one representative from the salvadoran bishops conference one representative from the political parties two labor union representatives one of them being from fenastras dr ignacio ellacuria jesuit priest and rector of the jose simeon canas central american university the attorney general of the republic and the minister of justice 2 the government of the republic has supplied evidence from the beginning that it is sincerely seeking peace the dialogue commission attended a first meeting with the fmln in mexico and accepted a commitment as follows and i quote both parties commit themselves not to withdraw unilaterally from the dialogue the fmlns withdrawal from the dialogue is not only a violation of the mexico agreement but also word indistinct the salvadoran peoples hopes for peace far from suspending the dialogue the fmln should understand that the search for peace is now more necessary than ever in order to halt the bloodshed 3 evidently in situations like this one the enemies of peace are trying to make the dialogue fail the recent terrorist actions are an insult to the civilized mechanisms that have come up at the negotiations table the government hereby notifies the salvadoran people and the international community that the dialogue commission will continue to do its work and it will not withdraw from the talks in spite of the sorrowful events that have brought more mourning to the salvadoran people in recent days 4 in these difficult moments that our country is experiencing the government reiterates its call for the people to remain calm so that in a prudent and understanding manner we will join efforts to help reach peace and not promote violence which only serves to hinder the dialogue issued in san salvador 3 november 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0639","doctext":"Regarding the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front communique the Salvadoran government makes the following announcement 1 On the day the terrorist attack occurred against FENASTRAS Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation the government condemned the attack and declared its intent to conduct a comprehensive investigation Unfortunately FENASTRAS leaders have obstructed the investigation efforts Nonetheless the government reaffirms its commitment to a thorough investigation and will even bring in experts to utilize modern science and technology to assist the investigative committee in clarifying this violent and criminal attack and identifying those responsible In addition the government will establish a commission to ensure the integrity of the investigations inviting representatives from the United Nations the OAS the Salvadoran Bishops Conference political parties two labor unions including one from FENASTRAS Dr Ignacio Ellacuria Jesuit priest and rector of the Jose Simeon Canas Central American University the Attorney General of the Republic and the Minister of Justice 2 From the outset the Salvadoran government has demonstrated its genuine pursuit of peace The dialogue commission attended an initial meeting with the FMLN in Mexico committing to mutual engagement as stated both parties agree not to unilaterally withdraw from the dialogue The FMLNs withdrawal breaches the Mexico agreement and undermines the Salvadoran peoples aspirations for peace Instead of halting the dialogue the FMLN should recognize the increased necessity for peace efforts to stop the bloodshed 3 Clearly in such situations adversaries of peace aim to sabotage the dialogue The recent terrorist actions are an affront to the civilized processes established at the negotiation table The government informs the Salvadoran people and the international community that the dialogue commission will persist in its work and remains committed to the talks despite the recent tragic events that have caused further sorrow among the Salvadoran people 4 During these challenging times the government calls on the populace to stay calm so that collectively with prudence and understanding efforts can be unified to achieve peace rather than incite violence which only obstructs the dialogue Issued in San Salvador 3 November 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0640","doctext":"commander leonel gonzalez on friday night mr alfredo cristiani announced some measures which the government will adopt in connection with fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation and the dialogue the fmln announced it had suspended its trip to caracas but cristiani said that the government commission will go to caracas regardless of our decision what is your opinion on the governments decision gonzalez in my opinion two positions on the dialogue and the negotiations process were made evident in san jose the government of alfredo cristiani and the armed forces high command view the dialogue as an opportunity for talking buying time and building a good image for themselves on the other hand the fmln is working for a real negotiations process the fmln has opened a broader debate a debate that includes discussions with and the participation of political parties the social forces the church all the sectors we have initiated a national dialogue as we see it the goal is part of a whole it is not everything the entire process of allowing the participation of the social forces is important also in recent days we have seen actions unprecedented in the history of el salvador there was the attack on workers in which 10 workers died and 31 were injured the fmln cannot ignore this fact this is part of the process we have said that we are going to establish contact with observers and mediators to analyze the situation and we will discuss this process with the political parties and the social forces what we want is to consolidate the negotiations process we are not trying to enhance our image our people know who is telling the truth in san jose we made a solution proposal that envisages democracy human rights and a process to find a way out of the salvadoran conflict on monday and wednesday of next week we are going to meet in washington with oas and un representatives also on monday in san jose costa rica we could be in contact with the costa rican government to analyze the situation we will analyze developments to determine the position of the cristiani government if actions by the cristiani government close the possibilities of caracas then we will adopt measures what we have done is to announce a suspension to create conditions for making progress toward real negotiations as the san jose agreements establish reporter then why is the government going to caracas commander gonzalez i believe that the announcement on the government delegation going to caracas is aimed at enhancing the governments image at creating a smoke screen around the massacre committed against the popular movement reporter now that you mention the fenastras massacre what do you think about the creation of a commission to investigate this case that cristiani has announced gonzalez one of the points of our san jose proposal calls for changing the salvadoran legal system because it is vitiated and is in the hands of one single party so in this framework conducting an investigation is like putting the case inside a forgotten drawer this is what happened to the monsignor romero case the case of the revolutionary democratic front leaders and the cases of thousands of workers who have been murdered and whose cases have been forgotten the purpose of this commission is to create a smoke screen around the grave human rights violations being committed by the cristiani government we believe that the persons who have been invited to form part of this commission should not lend themselves to playing a part in the effort to hide what is really behind all this what the cristiani government wants is to divert away from emilio ponce all the accusations and charges and ponce is the one who is directly involved in this kind of attack the state policy of the cristiani government is repression and this state policy is being implemented by the cristiani government cristiani and the high command and they are doing it through the repressive bodies regardless of whether they function as civilians as death squads or in uniform continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0640","doctext":"Commander Leonel Gonzalez during Friday night Mr Alfredo Cristiani announced the governments measures regarding FENASTRAS Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation and the dialogue process The FMLN declared it had postponed its trip to Caracas although Cristiani affirmed that the government delegation would proceed to Caracas regardless of this decision What is your perspective on the governments stance Gonzalez In my view the dialogue and negotiation processes revealed two distinct positions in San Jose The government led by Alfredo Cristiani and the armed forces high command see the dialogue as a means to engage in talks buy time and improve their public image Conversely the FMLN is committed to a genuine negotiation process encompassing a broader debate that involves political parties social forces the church and various sectors We have initiated a national dialogue viewing the goal as part of a comprehensive process not the entirety The inclusion of social forces in this process is also crucial Recently El Salvador witnessed unprecedented actions such as the attack on workers that resulted in 10 deaths and 31 injuries The FMLN cannot overlook this incident it is integral to the process We have stated our intention to engage with observers and mediators to assess the situation and discuss this process with political parties and social forces Our aim is to solidify the negotiation process not to boost our image our people are aware of who is truthful In San Jose we proposed a solution encompassing democracy human rights and a process to resolve the Salvadoran conflict Next Monday and Wednesday we will meet in Washington with OAS and UN representatives Additionally on Monday in San Jose Costa Rica we may also contact the Costa Rican government to analyze the situation We will evaluate developments to ascertain the Cristiani governments position If the Cristiani governments actions hinder the Caracas possibilities we will take appropriate measures Our announcement of suspension aims to create conditions for advancing real negotiations as outlined in the San Jose agreements Reporter Why is the government proceeding to Caracas Commander Gonzalez I believe the government delegations trip to Caracas is intended to enhance the governments image and create a diversion from the massacre against the popular movement Reporter Regarding the FENASTRAS massacre what is your opinion on Cristianis announcement of a commission to investigate this case Gonzalez One point in our San Jose proposal advocates for reforming the Salvadoran legal system which is compromised and controlled by a single party Within this context conducting an investigation is like burying the case in a forgotten drawer This is similar to what happened with the Monsignor Romero case the Revolutionary Democratic Front leaders cases and the cases of thousands of murdered workers that have been neglected The commissions purpose is to create a smokescreen around the severe human rights violations committed by the Cristiani government We believe that those invited to join this commission should not participate in efforts to conceal the truth The Cristiani government aims to divert accusations and charges away from Emilio Ponce who is directly involved in such attacks The states policy under Cristiani is repression executed through repressive bodies whether they operate as civilians death squads or in uniform","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0641","doctext":"colonel francisco elena fuentes commander of the 1st infantry brigade in analyzing recent acts of violence in san salvador has reported that groups out of the control of the farabundo marti national liberation front revolutionary democratic front fmln fdr alliance could be responsible for the most recent acts of violence the military commander was careful in making his statement he said that he has no evidence that those groups are responsible for the explosions in the salvadoran workers national union federation fenastras and comadres committee of mothers and relatives of the past the army has been blamed and later it has been discovered that fmln terrorists had carried them out elena fuentes recalled that a few days ago there was an explosion on the national university campus and he went there and it was established in front of student leaders that the explosion was caused by a grenade that went off in the hands of a young leftist who was handling it by then however statements had already been made accusing the military elena fuentes also referred to internal purges within communist groups purges like the case of melida anaya montes alias commander maria salvador cayetano carpio alias marcial and others he said it would not be strange to find that these actions have been the result of a purge or a diversionary tactic by the communists to attract political attention and gain the peoples support which everybody believes they are losing it was recalled with all due respect that the name of one of the victims of the fenastras attack febe elizabeth velasquez was mentioned in the investigations being carried out by international organizations over the embezzlement of aid from european countries that was to benefit the most needy people in our country but that ended up in the hands of terrorist groups to be used for terrorist purposes elena fuentes stated time and investigations will tell what really happened he said that the purpose of these attacks especially the one on the defense ministry for which the fmln fdr claimed credit as well as the attacks on comadres and fenastras was to give the fmln fdr leadership justification to withdraw from the dialogue elena fuentes said that the terrorist guadalupe martinez said in managua yesterday that the leftist leadership is considering not going to the dialogue meetings because of the attacks","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0641","doctext":"Colonel Francisco Elena Fuentes the commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade has analyzed the recent surge of violence in San Salvador and suggested that groups not under the control of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front Revolutionary Democratic Front FMLN FDR alliance might be behind the latest incidents Elena Fuentes was cautious in his remarks noting that he lacks concrete evidence linking these groups to the explosions at the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS and the Committee of Mothers and Relatives of the Past COMADRES Historically the army has been blamed for such incidents only for it to later emerge that FMLN terrorists were responsible He recalled a recent explosion at the National University campus where it was confirmed in front of student leaders that it was caused by a grenade mishandled by a young leftist However the military had already been accused by that point Elena Fuentes also touched on internal purges within communist groups such as the cases of Melida Anaya Montes alias Commander Maria and Salvador Cayetano Carpio alias Marcial suggesting that the recent actions might be a result of such purges or a tactic to divert political attention and garner public support which they seem to be losing Additionally he mentioned that Febe Elizabeth Velasquez one of the victims of the FENASTRAS attack had been implicated in international investigations concerning the embezzlement of aid from European countries intended for the needy but misappropriated by terrorist groups Elena Fuentes asserted that time and investigations would eventually reveal the truth He indicated that the objective of these attacks including the one on the Defense Ministry for which the FMLN FDR claimed responsibility and the assaults on COMADRES and FENASTRAS was to provide the FMLN FDR leadership with a reason to withdraw from ongoing dialogues He also mentioned that the terrorist Guadalupe Martinez stated in Managua that the leftist leadership is contemplating boycotting dialogue meetings due to these attacks","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0642","doctext":"it has been reported in this capital that a delegation of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln will meet this week in washington with un and oas representatives to analyze the countrys situation and the future of the talks between the rebels and alfredo cristianis administration commander leonel gonzalez one of the five fmln general command members issued a statement through radio venceremos the official voice of the guerrilla organizations and said that the meetings will start tomorrow 6 november other fmln delegates will meet tomorrow with costa rican president oscar arias who has stated his concern regarding the talks between the rebels and cristianis government after rightwing squads assassinated 10 labor leaders commander gonzalez said that the cristiani administrations doublefaced conduct is precluding the possibilities for achieving a peaceful solution to the salvadoran conflict the cristiani administration and the army oppose real negotiations and their concept of a dialogue is to talk and talk but only to gain time and project a good image at the national and international level the rebel leader said referring to this gonzalez asserted that the governments decision to send its delegation to the 2021 november meeting in caracas whether the guerrilla representatives attend it or not is aimed at creating a smoke screen to cover the massacres perpetrated this week against the peoples movement commander gonzalez also referred to cristianis announcement that a commission will be created with the participation of un and oas delegates to investigate the 10 labor leaders massacre it is impossible to carry out an investigation with a corrupt judicial system like the one in el salvador gonzalez said he recalled that the authorities have not been able to solve the murder of san salvador archbishop oscar arnulfo romero in 10 years the guerrilla blames major roberto daubuisson one of the government partys ideologists for romeros murder the fmln commander also warned that the army has launched a campaign to confuse national and world opinion by accusing the guerrillas of perpetrating terrorist actions the armed forces actually want to cover up their repressive policy because they have shifted from selective arrests to mass arrests and from genocide to indiscriminate attacks he added the guerrilla commander also announced that the guerrilla forces will maintain a high level of military actions throughout the country as long as there is no possibility of continuing a real dialogue negotiation process which leads the country to an everlasting peace","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0642","doctext":"Reports from this capital indicate that a delegation from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN will convene this week in Washington with representatives from the UN and OAS to discuss the countrys current situation and the future of negotiations between the rebels and President Alfredo Cristianis administration Commander Leonel Gonzalez a member of the FMLNs general command announced via Radio Venceremosthe guerrillas official broadcastthat the meetings will commence on November 6 Additional FMLN delegates are scheduled to meet with Costa Rican President Oscar Arias who has expressed concern over the talks following the assassination of 10 labor leaders by rightwing squads Gonzalez criticized Cristianis administration for its duplicitous behavior which he claims undermines the chances for a peaceful resolution to the Salvadoran conflict He accused the administration and the army of avoiding genuine negotiations using dialogue merely as a tactic to buy time and improve their image both nationally and internationally Gonzalez also commented on the governments plan to attend the November 2021 meeting in Caracas suggesting it is a ploy to distract from recent massacres against the peoples movement Furthermore Gonzalez dismissed Cristianis proposal to form a commission with UN and OAS delegates to investigate the labor leaders murders citing the corruption within El Salvadors judicial system He pointed out the unresolved murder of Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero for which the guerrilla holds Major Roberto DAubuisson a government party ideologist responsible Gonzalez warned of the armys campaign to mislead public and global opinion by attributing terrorist actions to the guerrillas a strategy to mask their own repressive policies which have escalated from selective to mass arrests and indiscriminate attacks He concluded by stating that the guerrillas will continue their military actions nationwide until a genuine dialogue leading to lasting peace is possible","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0643","doctext":"the us house of representatives has approved by a majority vote an antinicaraguan resolution which grants 4 million worth of socalled humanitarian aid for the contras analyst marina petrovskaya discusses the subject this resolution in essence allows the continuation of the dirty war against nicaragua the somosa forces have lately increased their terrorist actions in several parts of nicaragua by killing civilians and sandinist soldiers as witnessed by the word indistinct this has not happened by chance many contras turned themselves into the nicaraguan authorities when and amnesty was declared they admitted that they received orders from their leaders in honduras to cross the border and by means of terror and threat forced civilians to vote for the opposition candidates suprisingly the somosa forces have not aimed at more ambitious goals instead of being condemned by washington they are receiving complementary aid from it curiously this new word indistinct for the contras coincides with the granting of 9 million to finance the electoral campaign of the nicaraguan opposition just when mrs violeta de chamorro has received 3 million for herself such us government aid for the nicaraguan rightist sectors alarms the nicaraguan and the international communities elections will be held in nicaragua in a few months following the national democratization process which is being conducted in keeping with the commitments assumed by the nicaraguan government according to intelligence reports from guatemala and honduras this democratization process cannot be normal since confrontations between contras and word indistinct are increasing and these are the responsibility of the united states as is known the sandinist authorities have been forced to suspend the cessation of military operation against the somosa forces which had been in effect since may 1988 meanwhile washington has accused the sandinists of violating democracy and of hindering a word indistinct political solution words indistinct such an evaluation of the sandinist action is unjust in order to achieve peace and security in the region including nicaragua it is necessary that all the parties involved in the conflict make an effort not just one look at the situation in el salvador these days it looked like the conditions for a ceasefire had improved and this is why we applauded the negotiations between the government words indistinct but the progress made was rejected by the rightist groups which refused to hold constructive negotiations this is why the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front refuses to hold the third round of negotiations until the government officials change their old methods of solving internal problems without guaranteeing the security of the leftist forces it seems to me that the events taking place in nicaragua and el salvador are similar because the peace efforts in the two countries are being obstructed by military forces financed by the us government which continues to keep a heated environment in those countries and to look for solutions from a position of force","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0643","doctext":"The US House of Representatives has passed an antiNicaraguan resolution approving 4 million in socalled humanitarian aid for the Contras Analyst Marina Petrovskaya delves into the matter noting that this resolution effectively perpetuates the dirty war against Nicaragua Recently the Somoza forces have escalated their terrorist activities targeting civilians and Sandinista soldiers across various regions of Nicaragua This escalation is not coincidental numerous Contras surrendered to Nicaraguan authorities after an amnesty declaration confessing that their leaders in Honduras had instructed them to cross the border intimidate civilians and coerce them into voting for opposition candidates Surprisingly instead of being reprimanded by Washington these forces are receiving additional support This new aid for the Contras coincides with the allocation of 9 million to fund the Nicaraguan oppositions electoral campaign including 3 million for Violeta de Chamorro Such US government support for rightwing factions in Nicaragua has raised alarms both domestically and internationally Nicaragua is set to hold elections in a few months as part of a national democratization process in line with commitments made by the Nicaraguan government as reported by intelligence from Guatemala and Honduras However this democratization process is hampered by escalating confrontations between the Contras and the Sandinistas a situation for which the United States bears responsibility Sandinista authorities have been compelled to halt the cessation of military operations against the Somoza forces a truce that had been in place since May 1988 Meanwhile Washington has accused the Sandinistas of undermining democracy and obstructing a political solution Such criticism of Sandinista actions is unjust achieving peace and security in the region including Nicaragua requires collaborative efforts from all parties involved not just one Consider the situation in El Salvador conditions for a ceasefire seemed to have improved prompting applause for the negotiations between the government and opposition groups However rightwing factions rebuffed the progress made refusing to engage in constructive talks Consequently the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front has declined to participate in a third round of negotiations until the government changes its approach to resolving internal conflicts and ensures the security of leftist groups The situations in Nicaragua and El Salvador appear similar as peace efforts in both countries are being thwarted by military forces funded by the US government which continues to maintain a volatile environment and seeks solutions through force","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0644","doctext":"six people were killed and five wounded today in a bomb attack that destroyed a peasant home in the town of quinchia about 300 km west of bogota in the coffeegrowing department of risaralda quinchia mayor saul botero has reported a spokesman for the 8th army brigade said that the attack was apparently the work of guerrillas of the maoist popular liberation army who supposedly planted the bomb in the home of antonio zuluaga located at vereda la union a few kilometers from quinchia botero said that the motive for the bombing is unknown","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0644","doctext":"Six individuals lost their lives and five were injured in a bombing that obliterated a peasant home in Quinchia roughly 300 km west of Bogota within the coffeerich Risaralda department according to Mayor Saul Botero An 8th Army Brigade spokesman suggested that guerrillas from the Maoist Popular Liberation Army were responsible allegedly placing the bomb at the residence of Antonio Zuluaga situated in Vereda La Union a short distance from Quinchia Botero mentioned that the reason behind the bombing remains unclear","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0645","doctext":"police sources reported today that jorge castillo garcia nicaraguan consul in costa rica who came here to promote the demobilization of the contras was seriously injured he was shot on the evening of 5 november at a tegucigalpa restaurant arnaldo amador security guard at the domos restaurant told police that castillo visibly drunk tried to take a motorcycle from in front of the restaurant amador ordered castillo to surrender believing he was a thief according to amador the nicaraguan consul attacked him hitting him on the head amador says he then shot castillo with his submachinegun wounding him in the left side of the chest very near the heart castillo garcia was rushed to the hospital where he is now recovering while amador has been arrested by the police a few minutes after the incident which occurred at 2200 on 5 november donal oliva secretary of the nicaraguan embassy here came to the restaurant to get details of the incident oliva said that castillo garcia had left the embassy about 2 hours before he said that castillo had arrived in honduras last week to promote the demobilization of the contras established along the nicaraguan border","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0645","doctext":"Today police sources reported that Jorge Castillo Garcia the Nicaraguan consul in Costa Rica who traveled here to advocate for the demobilization of the Contras sustained serious injuries He was shot on the night of November 5th at a restaurant in Tegucigalpa Arnaldo Amador a security guard at the Domos restaurant informed police that Castillo appearing visibly intoxicated attempted to steal a motorcycle parked outside the establishment Mistaking him for a thief Amador commanded Castillo to surrender According to Amador the consul then assaulted him striking him on the head In response Amador shot Castillo with his submachine gun hitting him in the left side of the chest perilously close to his heart Castillo Garcia was immediately transported to the hospital where he is currently recovering while Amador has been taken into police custody Shortly after the incident which took place at 1000 PM on November 5th Donal Oliva the secretary of the Nicaraguan embassy arrived at the scene to gather information Oliva mentioned that Castillo Garcia had departed from the embassy approximately two hours earlier He also noted that Castillo had arrived in Honduras the previous week to work on demobilizing the Contras stationed along the Nicaraguan border","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0646","doctext":"the country is experiencing one of the worst anticommunist and terrorist campaigns in a long time this campaign is similar to the one unleashed between 1964 and 1970 the situation is further aggravated because it is taking place under a dictatorship that will stop at nothing to achieve its objectives during his speech in coihaique pinochet threatened to end the state of law this has been followed by other threats by deputy opponents and by equally threatening statements and systematic aggression against army members who criticize the dictatorial regime meanwhile el mercurio and the progovernment news media have orchestrated a campaign that is financed by buchis electoral managers this campaign uses editorials attributed articles and paid ads that are aimed at misinforming and manipulating public opinion the objective is to create a mood of aggression toward the left and toward the communist party a mood that would justify any kind of provocation the worst example was a recent paid ad published by buchis electoral managers on an alleged threat of communist strike squads that were going to gun down the progovernment candidate it is well known that this statement reportedly made by a young christian democratic party leader to la segunda on 31 october was later flatly denied by the christian democratic leader himself despite this denial buchis campaign managers are still harping on the subject trying to create an atmosphere of violence and unease the brutal murder of jecar neghme unsolved like so many others has been followed by other serious events including the kidnapping of the driver of volodia teitelboim the secretary general of the communist party this was a threat to comrade volodia teitelboims safety and physical integrity there has also been harassment of leaders and candidates of the communist party and other democratic parties an increase in the number of arbitrary arrests of opponents in general the establishment of a new joint command headed by the defense minister the alleged objective of this command is to fight crime but the people have rightly guessed that it is a cover for political repression similar to that conducted by a prior organization that bore the same name in this anticommunist and antidemocratic atmosphere meetings have been held with officers and relatives of military men during these meetings the audience is misinformed threatened and urged to oppose democratic changes they are also urged to hoard staples and to take special measures to provide for extreme contingencies there is yet another especially serious development about which we want to inform the people we have received information from various sources to the effect that the crowning point of this anticommunist campaign will be an attack on a highranking army officer who has been criticized for his involvement in humanrights violations the charges against this officer made by communist party candidates for senators and the demonstrations held against him by the relatives of the victims will be used to blame the communists for this attack we want to reiterate our absolute rejection of human rights violations and our demand for truth and justice however we also want to make it clear that we are struggling to have every crime and every violation investigated and the culprits tried the atmosphere of fear and psychological warfare is aimed at twisting the popular will of the chilean people and destabilizing in advance the next democratic administration we call upon the citizenry to be prepared to display unity and democratic organization so as to guarantee the normal development of the ongoing electoral process and to be on guard against any provocation aimed at creating a climate favorable to an interruption of the process we must deploy our forces if we are to ensure the victory of freedom and democracy in a landslide victory for patricio aylwin on 14 december and the election of a congress capable of guaranteeing progress toward the government system that most chileans want signed chilean communist party dated santiago 2 november 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0646","doctext":"The nation is undergoing one of the most severe anticommunist and terrorist drives seen in recent memory akin to the campaign from 1964 to 1970 This crisis is exacerbated by taking place under a dictatorship determined to meet its goals at any cost During a speech in Coihaique Pinochet threatened to abolish the rule of law a warning echoed by other opponents Additionally the regime systematically targets army members who criticize it Meanwhile El Mercurio and other progovernment media funded by Buchis campaign managers are conducting a disinformation campaign using editorials attributed articles and paid ads to manipulate public opinion The aim is to foster hostility toward the left and the Communist Party justifying any provocation The most egregious example was a recent ad by Buchis campaign citing a fabricated threat from communist strike squads to assassinate the progovernment candidate This claim initially made by a young Christian Democratic Party leader to La Segunda on 31 October was later denied by the leader himself Despite this Buchis team continues to push the narrative creating an atmosphere of violence and unease The unresolved brutal murder of Jecar Neghme and subsequent events including the kidnapping of the driver of Volodia Teitelboim the Communist Partys secretary general has threatened the safety of Teitelboim Harassment of communist and other democratic leaders and candidates increased arbitrary arrests of opponents and the formation of a new joint command led by the defense minister allegedly to combat crime are seen by the public as a cover for political repression In this anticommunist and antidemocratic climate meetings with military officers and their families spread misinformation threats and calls to resist democratic changes hoard essentials and prepare for extreme scenarios We have also learned of a particularly serious development plans to attack a highranking army officer criticized for human rights violations an incident that will be blamed on communists We reaffirm our rejection of human rights violations and our call for truth and justice insisting on the investigation and prosecution of every crime This atmosphere of fear and psychological warfare aims to distort the will of the Chilean people and destabilize the forthcoming democratic administration We urge citizens to unite and organize democratically to ensure the smooth progress of the electoral process and guard against provocations that could disrupt it We must mobilize to secure a decisive victory for freedom and democracy with Patricio Aylwins election on 14 December and a congress committed to the progress desired by most Chileans Signed Chilean Communist Party dated Santiago 2 November 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0647","doctext":"from this standpoint the proposal brought by the christiani government delegation to san jose sought to gain time while keeping the image that the government was engaged in a dialogue however the government was not really seeking the path toward a negotiation on the contrary it sought to conduct under the shadow of the dialogue actions that will give it an advantage over the fmln including terrorist attacks like this one the operation against the fenastras leadership is part of the cristiani government policy and so is the wave of repression against the mass movement from the onset of this government the proposal submitted in costa rica included mass groups as part of the enemy all these things are part of the government policy we cannot allow the government to hide this policy behind the dialogue as this policy allows actions like the one at fenastras to go unpunished and do not lead to a true solution of the conflict that is why the fmln suspended its participation in caracas but has not suspended its participation in the dialogue in fact the fmln has undertaken bids to conduct a mediation so that the adequate conditions for a dialogue are created and actions like the one in fenastras do not continue deep down we feel that in order for the dialogue to turn into a negotiation that will end the salvadoran conflictchanges thought the progress of the mass movement in el salvador with all the existing forms of struggle is what will compel the other side to really sit down at the negotiations table so long as the other side feels that it can defeat the people it will not be truly committed to negotiating an end to the conflict when it sees that the people will defeat it and that it is forced to negotiate then a negotiation will truly take place in the country reporter commander mario lopez the latest developments even following the fenastras attack indicate that government policy does not seem to change regarding the human rights violations and threats to the mass movement in fact the lutheran church or rather its pastor leardo gomez has received death threats do you think an internal purge in the armed forces is possible do you think that with that internal purge it can be possible to stop the extreme human rights violations in the country salvatierra the fmln has proposed an internal purge in the armed forces as an important factor in the process of dialogue or negotiations meaning that the armed forces themselves must get rid of the corrupt and criminal elements however the crux of the matter is the need to purge the armed forces the fmln has told them purge yourselves however that is practically impossible on one side the need to have a true purge in the armed forces becomes apparent because otherwise we cannot make progress and have true democracy in our country recent developments are proving the fmln is right on the other side it is clear that the criminal elements control the military power and have influence over the countrys political power the presence of la tandona reference to 1966 graduates of the captain gerardo barrios military school in front of the television cameras following the dialogue session in costa rica was meant to tell the people we rule and can do as we please then the attacks came i feel that the need to end that situation is evident to all as well as how right the fmln stand is i now want to reiterate that we cannot achieve that goal unless we force the armed forces and the government to carry out that purge by forcing them i mean that the peoples force must tell them to do that if they want to survive the demand that colonel rene emilio ponce chairman of the joint chiefs of staff leave as he is one of the chief culprits of the abovementioned policy will grow stronger the people must press and are pressing this demand","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0647","doctext":"Viewed from this angle the proposal put forth by the Christiani government delegation in San Jose was intended to buy time while maintaining the appearance of the government being engaged in dialogue However the government was not genuinely seeking a path toward negotiation Instead it aimed to carry out actions under the guise of dialogue that would give it an upper hand over the FMLN including terrorist acts like the recent one The operation targeting the FENASTRAS leadership is a component of the Christiani governments policy as is the wave of repression against the mass movement since this administration took power The proposal presented in Costa Rica categorized mass groups as enemies These actions are all part of the governments strategy We must not allow the government to obscure this policy behind the dialogue as it permits actions such as the FENASTRAS incident to go unpunished and does not lead to a genuine resolution of the conflict This is why the FMLN halted its participation in Caracas yet has not ceased its involvement in the dialogue In fact the FMLN has made efforts to mediate so that suitable conditions for dialogue are established and that incidents like the one at FENASTRAS cease Essentially we believe that for the dialogue to evolve into negotiations that will resolve the Salvadoran conflict the advancement of the mass movement in El Salvador with all its forms of struggle will compel the opposing side to genuinely come to the negotiation table As long as the other side believes it can defeat the people it will not be committed to negotiating an end to the conflict When it realizes that the people will overcome it and it is forced to negotiate true negotiations will occur in the country Reporter Commander Mario Lopez recent events even after the FENASTRAS attack suggest that government policy remains unchanged regarding human rights violations and threats to the mass movement In fact the Lutheran Church particularly its pastor Leardo Gomez has received death threats Do you think an internal purge in the armed forces is feasible Can such a purge stop the extreme human rights violations in the country Salvatierra The FMLN has proposed an internal purge in the armed forces as a crucial element in the dialogue or negotiation process indicating that the military must eliminate its corrupt and criminal elements However the essential issue is the need to cleanse the armed forces The FMLN has urged them purge yourselves Nonetheless this is almost impossible On one hand the necessity for a genuine purge in the armed forces is evident as without it we cannot progress and achieve true democracy in our country Recent events have proven the FMLNs stance correct On the other hand it is clear that criminal elements control the military power and influence the countrys political power The presence of La Tandona a reference to the 1966 graduates of the Captain Gerardo Barrios Military School before television cameras after the dialogue session in Costa Rica was meant to convey to the people we are in control and can act as we wish Then the attacks followed I believe the urgency to end this situation is apparent to all as well as the correctness of the FMLNs position I now want to reaffirm that we cannot achieve this goal unless we force the armed forces and the government to carry out this purge By forcing them I mean that the peoples force must demand this action for their survival The call for Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to step down as he is one of the main architects of the aforementioned policy will intensify The people must and are pressing this demand","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0648","doctext":"commander mario lopez following recent incidents and terrorist actions such as the attack on fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation the us official assistant secretary of state for interamerican affairs bernard aronson came to our country he said that us assistance will depend words indistinct what do you think about his visit to our country salvatierra it is basically aimed at saving cristianis prestige and image as this has been a matter of great concern for the us government from the beginning they need a potable image an image that portrays legitimacy and an image of moderation that will not isolate the government internationally the fenastras incident undoubtedly unmasked cristianis government therefore aronsons visit is aimed at saving cristianis image and supporting cristianis initiative of creating a commission to investigate those incidents in order to foster hopes and credibility among some groups regarding the governments interest in clarifying the incidents that was aronsons intention as a matter of fact cristianis image is important for the aid itself aspects related to human rights play a very important role in the debates at the us congress where the aid is approved therefore that aid would be endangered if the debates on violations of human rights in el salvador are intensified it could have an effect on that so what they are really trying to save is the aid to continue supporting the war in that regard we must also remember that within the doctrine of low intensity warfare the political aspects of the counterinsurgency plan play an important role words indistinct that will not appear to be in the extreme right a government that appears to be more in the center than in the extreme right in order to create expectations within some groups regarding the governments credibility and also at the international level while trying to defeat the rebels militarily and through repression it is necessary to maintain an acceptable image of the government reporter you are a member of the fmlns politicaldiplomatic commission as a result of the fenastras incidents our front cancelled its attendance at the caracas meeting what are the possibilities for restoring the talks and continuing the dialogue negotiation with the government salvatierra the fmln is interested in a real dialogue a dialogue that will lead to a negotiated solution of the conflict in other words a dialogue that will lead to negotiations we differ with cristianis government on this from the beginning arena nationalist republican alliance has expressed its willingness to participate in a dialogue but not to negotiate they have a totally different concept continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0648","doctext":"Commander Mario Lopez in light of recent incidents and terrorist actions including the attack on FENASTRAS Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation noted the visit of US Assistant Secretary of State for InterAmerican Affairs Bernard Aronson to our country Aronson mentioned that US assistance would depend on certain conditions words indistinct What are your thoughts on his visit Salvatierra Essentially his visit aims to salvage President Cristianis reputation and image which has been a significant concern for the US government from the start They require a presentable image that conveys legitimacy and moderation to avoid international isolation of the government The FENASTRAS incident clearly exposed Cristianis administration Therefore Aronsons visit is intended to rehabilitate Cristianis image and back his initiative to form a commission to investigate these incidents thus fostering hope and credibility among certain groups regarding the governments commitment to clarifying these events This was Aronsons objective Indeed Cristianis image is crucial for securing aid Human rights issues are pivotal in US congressional debates where such aid is sanctioned Hence if debates on human rights abuses in El Salvador intensify it could jeopardize the aid Essentially they aim to safeguard the aid to support the ongoing war In this context we must remember that within the doctrine of lowintensity warfare political aspects of the counterinsurgency plan are significant words indistinct to project a government that appears centrist rather than extreme right to generate credibility among some groups and on the international stage While attempting to defeat the rebels through military and repressive measures maintaining an acceptable government image is imperative Reporter You are a member of the FMLNs politicaldiplomatic commission As a result of the FENASTRAS incidents our front canceled its participation in the Caracas meeting What are the chances of resuming talks and continuing dialogue negotiations with the government Salvatierra The FMLN is committed to a genuine dialogue one that would lead to a negotiated resolution of the conflict essentially a dialogue that leads to negotiations We disagree with Cristianis government on this front From the outset ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance has shown a willingness to engage in dialogue but not to negotiate They hold a fundamentally different concept continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0649","doctext":"three militants of the salvadoran leftist social christian peoples movement mpsc have been killed by army soldiers in the city of sonsonate approximately 50 km west of san salvador according to members of that political organization among the victims are cecilio rivera who was responsible for mpsc organizational activities in eastern sonsonate department rivera was shot to death along with two other party militants whose identities were not revealed juan jose martel a top mpsc leader told afp that after leaving the organizations office on the night of 6 november three members were arrested by a group of armed soldiers in civilian clothes belonging to sonsonates military detachment no 6 we have learned of people who have been captured by these same individuals and have appeared in the garrison later on therefore we have no doubt that army soldiers killed them he added martel explained that the three bodies were found on tuesday near the citys cemetery where they were going to be buried by local authorities as unidentified persons he noted that by chance a neighbor identified rivera and this allowed him to spread the news those responsible for the triple crime left a piece of paper on the bodies which read because they betrayed the fatherland condemning this murder martel said that this new action shows once more that in el salvador there is no democracy and no respect for human rights and the death squads continue to operate on 19 october suspected death squad members staged a bomb attack on the home of mpsc secretary general ruben zamora wounding two people and causing considerable property damage","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0649","doctext":"According to members of the Salvadoran Leftist Social Christian Peoples Movement MPSC three militants including Cecilio Rivera were killed by army soldiers in Sonsonate around 50 km west of San Salvador Rivera responsible for MPSC organizational activities in eastern Sonsonate was shot along with two other militants whose identities were not disclosed Juan Jose Martel a senior MPSC leader informed AFP that on the night of November 6 after leaving the organizations office the three were apprehended by a group of armed soldiers in civilian attire from Sonsonates Military Detachment No 6 Martel remarked that people captured by these soldiers often reappear in the garrison leading to the conclusion that army soldiers were responsible for the killings The bodies were discovered on Tuesday near the citys cemetery where they were to be buried as unidentified persons until a neighbor recognized Rivera thus spreading the news A note left on the bodies accused them of betraying the fatherland Martel condemned the murders stating that this incident further proves the absence of democracy and respect for human rights in El Salvador with death squads still active Additionally on October 19 suspected death squad members executed a bomb attack on the home of MPSC Secretary General Ruben Zamora injuring two people and causing significant property damage","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0650","doctext":"subunits of the peruvian ground forces and police supported by armored personnel carriers have conducted a major operation to arrest groups of armed extremists on the student campus of the san marcos state university the operation took place after several terrorists broke into the building of the national industrialists society where they set off three bombs causing extensive damage to the building after the attack the extremists fled to the university campus as a result of the operation around 100 students were arrested on suspicion of terrorist activity weapons ammunition and subversive literature were confiscated from some of them political terrorism has become part of everyday life in peru recently a series of armed attacks has been carried out in various parts of the country by the extremist grouping sendero luminoso which is trying to disrupt the municipal elections planned for 12 november in tirapata village puno department a sendero luminoso detachment seized the local mayor and shot him in the central square in front of local residents who had been made to go there in the town of san clemente terrorists threw bombs at the homes of mayoral candidates from various political parties in the village of coris ancash department sendero luminoso fighters set fire to the telephone exchange and the municipal council and also took away the inhabitants voting cards the main identification document in an election they threatened to deal with anyone who takes part in the municipal elections as a result of the extremists threats around 90 mayoral candidates have withdrawn their nominations as have hundreds of contenders for municipal council seats","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0650","doctext":"Peruvian ground forces and police units backed by armored vehicles conducted a significant operation at San Marcos State University to apprehend armed extremists This action followed an attack where terrorists broke into the building of the national industrialists society and detonated three bombs causing severe damage The extremists then retreated to the university campus Consequently roughly 100 students were detained on suspicion of terrorist involvement with weapons ammunition and subversive literature seized from some of them Political terrorism has become a daily issue in Peru with the extremist group Sendero Luminoso carrying out a series of armed attacks across the country to disrupt the municipal elections scheduled for November 12 In Tirapata village a Sendero Luminoso detachment captured and executed the local mayor in front of assembled residents In San Clemente terrorists bombed the homes of mayoral candidates from various political parties In Coris village Sendero Luminoso fighters committed arson by burning down the telephone exchange and municipal council also confiscating the inhabitants voting cards which are crucial for elections They warned against participating in the municipal elections Due to these threats about 90 mayoral candidates and hundreds of municipal council seat contenders have withdrawn their nominations","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0651","doctext":"the lautaro popular rebel forces frpl and the lautaro youth movement mjl held their clandestine plenary session in santiago 5 months ago one of the decisions adopted during the session was to recruit minors shantytown youths and high school students to fight a guerrilla war in chile because they have plenty of motivation this policy is outlined in documents and reports that those terrorist groups have circulated in shantytowns and among their members some of those documents and reports have been seized from boys who were arrested on charges of being directly involved in looting of commercial premises and in the bloody murders of carabineros personnel some of those documents say that socialist countries are our strategic allies and that the movements identify themselves with the revolutionary form of struggle and with the struggle in the trenches that cuba nicaragua and el salvador have used to remain in the forefront of latin american socialism the two terrorist movements maintain that seizure of land lootings occupation of educational institutions and the recovery of firearms are the main tactics to be undertaken by the masses in order to gain elbow room in the documents the movements advocate the dissemination of violence within the masses the adoption of defensive measures in order to begin an offensive and a war by everyone as an inevitable step for taking over the country the movements maintain that the fact that the rebel elements have discovered their own geographical zone the power of the masses and the massive potential of youths is one of the major achievements of the peoples movement the documents emphasize the terrorist actions performed by the manuel rodriguez patriotic front fpmr and by the movement of the revolutionary left mir stressing that the mjl and the frpl are the two other chilean extremist organizations that implement the policy of the victory of the peoples revolution as for the socalled war by everyone the documents points out that in the chilean version there are irregular forces with training in subversive tactics and strategy the movements maintain that their members operate in the streets in education and labor centers in high schools and in shantytowns adding that the tactical sequence of action among the masses should begin and end with popular uprisings which lead to a higher stage of transition toward the people in flames or the people in arms the movements admit that the art of revolution consists of awakening the ambition for power by teaching the masses to dream of something else another paragraph of the lengthy documents states that we do not deny the need to reach political accords which we as a matter of principle comply with because the objective is to adopt a position of independence and of initiative in the offensive because the revolutions are fought in the streets and in the different regions of the country concerning the creation of the two movements beginning in 1983 the documents state that our politicalmilitary proposal takes root in the war by everyone a system which socialist countries and triumphant revolutions have used to defend themselves from imperialism the most intense expression of this policy has been reflected by the vietnamese revolution by the sustained struggle in el salvador and by the resistance to the spanish invasion by the mapuche people under the leadership of lautaro how to obtain weapons in a document dealing with the revoltionary program for chile the movements claim that our weapons are obtained through the peoples initiative through weapon seizures from the enemy this is a clear allusion to the murder of carabineros whose arms they seize and through international solidarity the documents emphasize the offensive war which we are now waging seeks to asphyxiate the enemy overwhelm it and impede its initiative and the concentration of its forces we should always try to cause as much destructive damage to the enemy as possible the terrorists call on youths to wage this revolutionary struggle on a nationwide basis adding that even though the heaviest burden rests on the cities the country and rural areas are conducive to the installation of strategic facilities the report on the first national plenum which is dated may 1989 has been especially dedicated to all high school and midlevel students who have been recruited by our groups among the slogans included in the documents which the lautaro movement members will use this year are phrases like we are a new revolutionary generation we are happy we are rebel we are armed and this is how we will carry out the revolution the fatherland for the people and free love and guerrilla after outlining the eight tactical operations which make up the revolutionary course for the masses who will face the political break during the rest of the year the two movements state that we total approximately 500000 all over the country and since 1983 we have fought in more than 30 territories and fronts finally as part of a series of clear terrorist instructions they claim that they work in coordination with the fpmr and with the mirso that with the youth the people the arms and the ideas we may take over chile","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0651","doctext":"The Lautaro Popular Rebel Forces FRPL and the Lautaro Youth Movement MJL conducted a secret plenary session in Santiago five months ago During this session they decided to recruit minors shantytown youth and high school students to fight a guerrilla war in Chile because they have plenty of motivation This decision is detailed in various documents and reports distributed among their members and in shantytowns Some of these documents seized from boys arrested for looting commercial premises and murdering Carabineros personnel state that socialist countries are our strategic allies and that the movements align with the revolutionary form of struggle seen in Cuba Nicaragua and El Salvador to lead Latin American socialism The terrorist groups advocate for tactics such as land seizures looting occupying educational institutions and recovering firearms to gain ground They promote the spread of violence among the masses taking defensive measures to launch an offensive and a war by everyone as necessary to take over the country They claim that discovering their geographical zone the power of the masses and the potential of youth is a significant achievement of the peoples movement The documents praise the terrorist actions of the Manuel Rodriguez Patriotic Front FPMR and the Movement of the Revolutionary Left MIR emphasizing that the MJL and FRPL are key Chilean extremist groups implementing the victory of the peoples revolution Regarding the war by everyone the documents note that in the Chilean version there are irregular forces trained in subversive tactics and strategy The movements assert that their members operate in streets educational and labor centers high schools and shantytowns with the tactical sequence of actions among the masses starting and ending with popular uprisings leading to a higher stage of transition towards the people in flames or the people in arms They acknowledge that the art of revolution involves awakening the ambition for power by teaching the masses to aspire to something else Another part of the documents states that they do not deny the need for political accords which they adhere to as a principle because the goal is to maintain independence and initiative in the offensive as revolutions are fought in the streets and various regions of the country Concerning the formation of the two movements in 1983 the documents indicate that their politicalmilitary proposal is rooted in the war by everyone a system used by socialist countries and successful revolutions to protect against imperialism The strongest expression of this policy is reflected in the Vietnamese revolution the ongoing struggle in El Salvador and the Mapuche resistance to the Spanish invasion under Lautaros leadership On obtaining weapons the revolutionary program for Chile states that our weapons are acquired through the peoples initiative seizing weapons from the enemy alluding to the murder of Carabineros and taking their arms and international solidarity The documents stress that the offensive war we are now waging aims to suffocate the enemy overwhelm it and prevent its initiative and force concentration We should always strive to inflict maximum destructive damage on the enemy The terrorists urge youths to engage in this revolutionary struggle nationwide adding that while the primary burden falls on the cities the countryside and rural areas are suitable for setting up strategic facilities The first national plenum report dated May 1989 is dedicated to all high school and midlevel students recruited by our groups The slogans for the year include we are a new revolutionary generation we are happy we are rebel we are armed and this is how we will carry out the revolution the fatherland for the people and free love and guerrilla Outlining the eight tactical operations for the revolutionary course for the masses who will face the political break during the year the movements state that we number approximately 500000 across the country and have fought in over 30 territories and fronts since 1983 Finally they assert that they work in coordination with the FPMR and the MIR so that with the youth the people the arms and the ideas we may take over Chile","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0652","doctext":"nicaragua says that the honduran army is moving the contras to olancho this week so they will escape inspection by word indistinct azcona no no no the honduran army has no relationship no contacts with the counterrevolutionaries words indistinct reporter mr president what is your opinion of carlos flores speech inchanges thought which has been severely criticized by some and praised by others words indistinct azcona i think it was a good speech it is directly in line with what i have said that is that the imfs prescriptions cannot be accepted and applied to this country for instance because the people will not put up with measures like those which have been proposed by the imf and endorsed by honduran private enterprise reporter what about flores statements saying that relations with the united states will be different in his government azcona i do not know the relations with my government have been relations of total unity i think he was not referring to this administration he must have been referring to a previous reporter question indistinct azcona no i am not being pressured what i said the other day has been misinterpreted when i said i needed oxygen it was not oxygen that newsmen or businessmen or intellectuals were going to give me i was going to give myself the oxygen by not vetoing an amendment to the law on elections that increases the political debt and words indistinct per vote pitting the parties against each othermy party and that of our adversary in other words i am not asking for favors from anyone or any such thing i have my chin held high now if anybody throws a blow at me i will return it if i can i will do so within the bounds of nobleness and propriety but i will return it so it is not a question of me asking for oxygen i am quite at ease not like a minieditorial writer said the other dayeditorial writers can be quite mean you know laughterwho said that i slept like a log the first 2 years i always sleep like a log laughter and do not word indistinct those who thought they would make me leave here a physical wreck or something of that sort will not succeed i think he is the one who cannot sleep like a log with the dirty conscience he must have because of the dreadful things that are written in those editorials reporter mr president it has been learned that aid has even cut the aid for small programs becausechanges thought and that honduras has to pay over 2 million currency not specified azcona interrupting that is not true not true all aid programs are ongoing a few days ago the press also made an improper interpretation when i said that military aid was being cut no what happens is that in the case of aid if there is a delay in payments of over 1 year on any program the disbursements of all programs are stopped there was a payment corresponding to military aid or military commitments that had not been made so we had to make it because otherwise the disbursements not only of the military sector but of all would be suspended in other words all that is covered and as i say all that is proceeding quite well continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0652","doctext":"Nicaragua alleges that the Honduran army is relocating the Contras to Olancho this week to evade inspection Azcona denies any relationship between the Honduran army and the counterrevolutionaries When asked about Carlos Flores speech which received mixed reactions Azcona states it was a good speech and aligns with his stance against the IMFs prescriptions which he believes cannot be applied to the country as the people will not tolerate such measures Regarding Flores statement about different relations with the United States Azcona claims his government has maintained a unified relationship with the US and suggests Flores was referring to a previous administration Azcona clarifies a misinterpretation about needing oxygen explaining he meant he would provide it for himself by not vetoing an amendment to the election law which increases political debt and pits parties against each other He asserts he is not seeking favors and will retaliate against any attacks nobly and properly He dismisses claims that he is under pressure and refutes a minieditorial suggesting he slept poorly in his first two years He insists he always sleeps well and those who expected him to leave office in poor condition will not succeed Azcona contends that those writing negative editorials likely have troubled consciences Addressing reports that aid has been cut Azcona denies this stating all aid programs are ongoing He explains that misunderstandings arose when he mentioned delays in military aid payments clarifying that disbursements are halted if payments are delayed over a year The necessary payment was made to prevent suspension of all disbursements and all programs are proceeding well","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0653","doctext":"the salvadoran army said today that two attackers had lost their lives when they confronted soldiers after having robbed and raped the owner of a business in a city of western el salvador opposition sources however rejected this account and described the incident as murder juan jose martell leader of the social christian peoples movement mpsc opposition rejected the military version and accused the army of murdering party leader cecilio rivera and two other party supporters the armed forces press committee said that rivera and apolinario alfaro the third person was not mentioned lost their lives when they confronted along with four other men troops of military detachment no 6 in sonsonate 65 km west of san salvador the military report added that the criminals had robbed a small shop whose owner maria teresa lopez had been raped by the attackers martell said that the bodies of the mpsc members were found last night at the sonsonate cemetery along with a sign that read because they betrayed the fatherland we have evidence that those responsible for riveras murder and the two other mpsc supporters are soldiers of military detachment no 6 martell stressed the mpsc is part of the leftist democratic convergence coalition which took part in the 19 march presidential elections in another turn of events the army has accused the guerrillas of kidnapping approximately 30 peasants in cuscatlan and santa ana departments located to the north and west of san salvador respectively meanwhile the rebels steppedup their sabotage against the electrical power grid by destroying two highvoltage pylons and seven power poles in guazapa chalatenango and ilobasco locatede north and east of san salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0653","doctext":"The Salvadoran army announced that two attackers were killed during an encounter with soldiers after robbing and raping a business owner in a western city of El Salvador Opposition sources disputed this version labeling the incident as murder Juan Jose Martell leader of the Social Christian Peoples Movement MPSC opposition rejected the armys account accusing the soldiers of murdering party leader Cecilio Rivera and two other party members The Armed Forces Press Committee reported that Rivera and Apolinario Alfaro along with an unnamed third person died in a confrontation with soldiers of Military Detachment No 6 in Sonsonate 65 km west of San Salvador The militarys statement claimed that the criminals had robbed a small shop and that its owner Maria Teresa Lopez had been raped by the attackers Martell asserted that the bodies of the MPSC members were found last night at the Sonsonate cemetery with a sign reading because they betrayed the fatherland He emphasized that evidence pointed to soldiers of Military Detachment No 6 as responsible for Riveras murder and the two other MPSC supporters The MPSC is affiliated with the leftist Democratic Convergence Coalition which participated in the March 19th presidential elections In a separate incident the army accused guerrillas of kidnapping around 30 peasants in the Cuscatlan and Santa Ana departments located north and west of San Salvador respectively Meanwhile rebels intensified their sabotage efforts against the electrical power grid destroying two highvoltage pylons and seven power poles in Guazapa Chalatenango and Ilobasco north and east of San Salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0654","doctext":"the colombian government ruled today that the strike by judicial branch employees including judges and magistrates is illegal the strike which began on 3 november is to demand the adoption of security measures government minister carlos lemos said today that the strike by the judicial branch is illegal because its employees provide a public service the government he added has tried to handle this situation very carefully understanding that the judicial branch is upset because of terrorist actions against its members the drug traffickers began their terrorist attacks against the colombian judicial system in 1984 with the assassination of justice minister rodrigo lara bonilla during the 2 months of the total war colombia has been waging against drug traffickers some 20 magistrates and judges have been killed by narcoterrorists the national association of judicial branch employees asonaljudicial today reiterated that the strike is indefinite and will continue until the government satisfies our needs justice minister roberto salazar manrique said today that the strike is totally illegal therefore he added it will be necessary to take disciplinary measures justice must work so that violence does not succeed in colombia he said the asonaljudicial strike involves some 5000 judges and 20000 judicial officials","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0654","doctext":"Today the Colombian government declared the strike by judicial branch workers including judges and magistrates as unlawful The strike which commenced on November 3 aims to push for the implementation of security measures Government Minister Carlos Lemos stated that the judicial strike is illegal because the workers offer a public service He emphasized that the government has approached this issue cautiously recognizing the judicial branchs distress due to terrorist attacks targeting its members Drug traffickers initiated their acts of terror against the Colombian judiciary in 1984 with the murder of Justice Minister Rodrigo Lara Bonilla Over the past two months of Colombias total war against drug traffickers approximately 20 judges and magistrates have been assassinated by narcoterrorists The National Association of Judicial Branch Employees ASONALJudicial reaffirmed today that the strike is indefinite and will persist until the government meets their demands Justice Minister Roberto Salazar Manrique also declared the strike entirely illegal and indicated that disciplinary actions would be necessary He stressed the importance of the judicial system functioning to ensure that violence does not prevail in Colombia The ASONALJudicial strike encompasses around 5000 judges and 20000 judicial officials","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0655","doctext":"the msgr oscar arnulfo romero federation of committees of mothers and relatives fecmafam has criticized the visit to our country by bernard aronson assistant secretary of state for inter american affairs the group said that by reiterating us government support for the salvadoran government the continuation of our countrys military struggle is encouraged however the group noted that aronsons presence also serves to reveal a deterioration in the image of the alfredo cristiani government because of the recent upsurge in violence beging recording unidentified person what does yesterdays visit by this us citizen mean it means that us president george bush is concerned that the image of the person to whom he has provided all his aid to continue murdering salvadorans is in danger cristiani has been condemned abroad for his repressive actions end recording fecmafam also rejected the creation of a commission to investigate the fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation as proposed by president cristiani the group feels investigations of crimes have never been fully conducted and the guilty have never been tried","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0655","doctext":"The Msgr Oscar Arnulfo Romero Federation of Committees of Mothers and Relatives known as FECMAFAM has criticized Bernard Aronson the Assistant Secretary of State for InterAmerican Affairs for his visit to their country They argue that his reaffirmation of US support for the Salvadoran government perpetuates the ongoing military conflict However they also believe Aronsons visit highlights the deteriorating image of Alfredo Cristianis government due to recent violence An unidentified individual commented that the visit signifies US President George Bushs concern over the tarnished reputation of Cristiani who has received US aid while being internationally condemned for his repressive measures Furthermore FECMAFAM opposed the establishment of a commission to investigate the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS as suggested by President Cristiani arguing that investigations into crimes have historically been inadequate and perpetrators unpunished","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0656","doctext":"the police has reported that alleged members of the army of national liberation eln kidnapped today two mexicans in the arauca oil zone near the colombianvenezuelan border engineers armando caycedo camargo and carlos mores who work for the mexican consortium ica were kidnapped when they were traveling toward the sarabena township in the northeastern part of the country oil exploitation and the association of colombia with foreign enterprises are eln war targets eln guerrilla fighters captured over 3 months ago another mexican engineer who was employed by an american oil company","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0656","doctext":"The police reported that alleged members of the Army of National Liberation ELN kidnapped two Mexicans today in the Arauca oil region close to the ColombianVenezuelan border Engineers Armando Caycedo Camargo and Carlos Mores who are employed by the Mexican consortium ICA were abducted while traveling to the Sarabena township in the northeast The ELN targets oil exploitation and Colombias partnerships with foreign firms Over three months ago ELN guerrillas also kidnapped another Mexican engineer working for an American oil company","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0657","doctext":"with just three days to go before the municipal elections scheduled for 12 november terrorists have stepped up their violence and security forces have intensified their antisubversive operations in several peruvian regions shining path members last night bombed an office of the ruling american popular revolutionary alliance apra party in lima injuring four people one of them seriously during the attack the office was set on fire an eyewitness said that some 150 electoral cards were burned the cards which are the only valid document for participation in the elections had been taken to the party office so that the voting station could be defined police sources have reported at least six bombings last night in the andean city of ayacucho 575 km southeast of the lima the sources however did not mention the buildings that were attacked on 7 november shining path terrorists blew up 4 pylons in the vicinity of ayacucho razing to 17 the number of pylons that have been blown up by this maoist organization in ayacucho and in zones of huancavelica department in the past few days a shining path elimination commando murdered a national police commander on 7 november in the residential lima district of miraflores the police have reported a power outage in towns of the huaylas valley in the mountainous region of the northern department of ancash following the destruction of two pylons in one of the towns ranrahirca the sources said that the shining path members set the city hall facility on fire destroying valuable documents in la oroya junin department in the central peruvian mountain range public buildings were bombed and a carbomb was detonated reports received from ayacucho and from other rural areas say that terrorists are stopping vehicles in highways and that they are stripping passengers of their electoral cards which they then destroy in view of this escalation of violence the government on 7 november decreed a state of emergency in the 10 provinces of the department of lima placing them under military control this is the peruvian department with the largest population and with the largest number of voters it has more than 6000000 people and includes the port of callao on 6 november the military authorities imposed a curfew between 1000 and 0500 in the departments of junin and pasco in the central mountain range the same measure has already been enforced in ayacucho apurimac and huancavelica the politicalmilitary command of the ayacucho emergency zone last night issued a communique enforcing strict measures that will be observed by the people during the elections the communique states that as of 13 november those electoral card that do not bear the seal that is stamped at the voting stations and which proves that the bearer has cast his vote will be arrested and placed at the disposal of the courts it adds that if someone wants to travelto make administrative arrangements to obtain documents or to perform commercial transactions they will have to show their electoral card with the corresponding seal under penalty of being forbidden to proceed during a press conference yesterday the technical police presented 27 alleged shining path members who were captured in southern lima provinces and in ica they are charged with being involved in at least 40 attacks and murders of authorities and with planning future attacks against electoral offices and candidates in the upcoming municipal elections combined military and police forces yesterday raided the san fernando school of medicine of the lima university of san marcos arresting 600 persons and seizing explosives and propaganda material on 6 november during a search of the san marcos university campus in lima the police seized firearms explosives and terrorist propaganda material","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0657","doctext":"With only three days left before the municipal elections set for 12 November terrorists have escalated their violence and security forces have increased their antisubversive operations across several regions in Peru Last night Shining Path members bombed an office of the ruling American Popular Revolutionary Alliance APRA party in Lima injuring four people one critically The attack also set the office on fire An eyewitness reported that approximately 150 electoral cards crucial for election participation were burned These cards had been brought to the office to define the voting station Police sources confirmed at least six bombings last night in Ayacucho 575 km southeast of Lima but did not specify the targeted buildings On 7 November Shining Path terrorists destroyed four pylons near Ayacucho bringing the total number of pylons destroyed by this Maoist group in Ayacucho and Huancavelica regions in recent days to 17 Additionally a Shining Path elimination commando killed a national police commander on 7 November in the Miraflores district of Lima Police reported a power outage in the Huaylas Valley in the northern Ancash department following the destruction of two pylons In Ranrahirca Shining Path members set the city hall facility ablaze destroying important documents In La Oroya Junin department public buildings were bombed and a carbomb was detonated Reports from Ayacucho and other rural areas indicate that terrorists are stopping vehicles on highways and destroying passengers electoral cards In response to this increase in violence the government declared a state of emergency on 7 November in ten provinces of Lima placing them under military control This department which includes the port of Callao has over 6000000 residents and the highest number of voters On 6 November the military imposed a curfew from 10 PM to 5 AM in Junin and Pasco departments in the central mountain range Similar measures were already in place in Ayacucho Apurimac and Huancavelica The Ayacucho emergency zones politicalmilitary command announced strict measures for the elections stating that from 13 November electoral cards without the voting stations seal proving the holder has voted will result in arrest and court action Additionally to travel conduct administrative tasks obtain documents or perform commercial transactions individuals must show their sealed electoral card or they will be prohibited from proceeding During a press conference yesterday the technical police presented 27 alleged Shining Path members captured in southern Lima provinces and Ica They are accused of involvement in at least 40 attacks and murders of authorities and planning future attacks on electoral offices and candidates in the upcoming elections Combined military and police forces raided the San Fernando School of Medicine at Lima University of San Marcos yesterday arresting 600 people and seizing explosives and propaganda material On 6 November during a search at San Marcos University campus in Lima police seized firearms explosives and terrorist propaganda material","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0658","doctext":"the motor transport workers union uta began an indefinite strike at midnight contradicting government orders which stated that the uta and the argentine federation of automotive passenger carriers fatap must solve the salary problem through negotiations the situation on the third day of the stoppage is slightly better although a large number of people are still waiting on the streets trying to get on the few buses being driven by their owners a few minutes ago deputy secretary for transportation nestor fernandez announced that at midday only 30 percent of the usual number of buses in the federal capital were working normally because of this measures will be adopted to ensure that at least 50 percent of the buses will run today representatives of the federal police the buenos aires provincial police and the national gendermerie are meeting at transportation secretariat offices to study ways of restoring normal bus service subway chairman jose barbero reports that his sectors services have also improved and five subway lines are functioning normally although the subway personnel are members of the uta they have decided to suspend their strike the railroad service is normal more coaches will be put into service and the number of trains in service will be increased but trains of the roca line connecting constitucion to la plata through the temperley stretch are delayed because of a derailment uta secretary general juan manuel palacios has confirmed that the indefinite strike will continue and that the uta will not accept compulsory negotiations because this is not a legal solution to the conflict he says that this would merely put off the problem for a month or so palacios added that it would only create more difficulties for the workers fatap director luis carral asserted that the business sector will double its efforts to put the buses back into service carral said that in view of compulsory negotiations fatap will urge workers to return to their jobs unless they want to be dismissed transportation sector businessmen have informed the transportation secretariat that a few drivers are returning to work businessmen believe that in a few more hours 4050 percent of the buses will be functioning normally president carlos menem commented this morning on the uta attitude begin recording menem this is an emergency situation we cannot pay more than we have i believe that the businessmen have offered a basic salary of around 75000 australes per month until yesterday this amount represented nearly 100 and this is a good increase evidently there is a political infiltration of ideas that are not shared by all argentine people i do not believe the infiltration comes from peronist or radical movements this is the work of the ultraleft end recording menem asserted that those who want to work and who are sacrificing themselves for the benefit of the people will be rewarded he urged them not to leave their posts menem added that yesterday many members of the public asked him not to give in the president said he has decided not give in not because he is stubborn but because people who need the public transport services cannot be defrauded asked if the railroads that join the strike will be closed down menem said begin recording menem the railroad lines that strike will be closed unidentified reporter but many people will be left without transportation menem we will find a way of getting these people to their jobs we cannot accept this type of attitude or would you prefer to see the country explode end recording at 1700 this afternoon the cabinet meeting that started last night will be reconvened the cabinet members attending the meeting will analyze the difficulties created by the uta decision to continue the strike the meeting will be held at the words indistinct room under the chairmanship of interior minister eduardo bauza justicialist leader antonio caffiero will attend the meeting pres menem will not attend it has been reported that 50 bus companies have been urged to return to normal work otherwise decree 429 which provides for the temporary confiscation of buses will be implemented this decree which has been mentioned by president menem establishes that buses will be confiscated and driven by national gendarmerie personnel in a justicialist party communique signed by antonio caffiero the party expresses its support for the decisions made by president menem commander adalino barberi the national gendarmerie director general has reported that the transportation secretariat officials are still studying the measures to be taken to confiscate the buses from the owners who fail to follow government instructions","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0658","doctext":"The Motor Transport Workers Union UTA commenced an indefinite strike at midnight defying government orders that stipulated the UTA and the Argentine Federation of Automotive Passenger Carriers FATAP should resolve the salary dispute through discussions On the third day of the strike conditions have slightly improved though many people are still stranded on the streets waiting for the few buses operated by their owners Recently Deputy Secretary for Transportation Nestor Fernandez disclosed that by midday only 30 percent of the usual bus fleet in the federal capital was operational consequently steps will be taken to ensure that at least 50 percent of the buses will be running today Representatives from the Federal Police Buenos Aires Provincial Police and the National Gendarmerie are convening at the Transportation Secretariat to explore ways to restore regular bus services Subway Chairman Jose Barbero announced that subway services have also seen improvements with five subway lines operating normally Despite their affiliation with the UTA subway workers have opted to halt their strike Rail services are running as usual with plans to add more coaches and increase the number of trains though the Roca line connecting Constitucion to La Plata via Temperley is delayed due to a derailment UTA Secretary General Juan Manuel Palacios confirmed that the indefinite strike will persist and that the UTA will not accept compulsory negotiations as they do not provide a legal resolution to the conflict Palacios argued that this would only delay the problem by a month and exacerbate difficulties for workers FATAP Director Luis Carral stated that the business sector is redoubling its efforts to get buses back in service Carral indicated that in light of compulsory negotiations FATAP will encourage workers to return to their jobs or face dismissal Transportation sector businessmen have informed the Transportation Secretariat that some drivers are returning to work and predict that within a few hours 4050 percent of the buses will be operational President Carlos Menem commented on the UTAs stance this morning emphasizing that this is an emergency and that they cannot offer more than what is available Menem noted that the businessmen have proposed a basic salary of approximately 75000 australes per month which until yesterday was nearly 100a significant increase He suggested that political infiltration by ultraleft groups not Peronist or Radical movements is influencing the situation Menem assured that those who continue working and sacrifice for the public good will be rewarded and urged them to stay at their posts He added that many people asked him not to yield and he has decided not to give in not out of stubbornness but because the public reliant on transport services cannot be let down When asked if railroads joining the strike would be shut down Menem confirmed that they would be An unidentified reporter pointed out that this would leave many without transportation to which Menem responded that alternative solutions would be found and that such attitudes could not be tolerated The cabinet meeting that began last night will resume at 1700 this afternoon to address the challenges posed by the UTAs decision to continue the strike Interior Minister Eduardo Bauza will chair the meeting which will also be attended by Justicialist leader Antonio Caffiero though President Menem will not be present It has been reported that 50 bus companies have been instructed to resume normal operations or else Decree 429 which allows for the temporary confiscation of buses will be enforced This decree mentioned by President Menem stipulates that buses will be seized and operated by National Gendarmerie personnel A Justicialist Party communique signed by Antonio Caffiero expressed support for President Menems decisions Commander Adalino Barberi the National Gendarmerie Director General reported that Transportation Secretariat officials are still determining the measures to confiscate buses from noncompliant owners","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0659","doctext":"the government of president alfredo cristiani yesterday reaffirmed its willingness to thoroughly investigate the attack against fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation it also made an appeal so that no accusations lacking scientific support are made in order not to generate speculations that politicize this case in an official communique the government made the preceding statement because of the biased propagandistic campaign being developed by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front and other political and labor union organizations seeking to create a distorted view of the recent terrorist attacks in the country the communique recalls that on the same day of the terrorist attack against fenastras the government condemned such criminal action the communique also expresses the governments intention to conduct a thorough investigation within a framework worthy of confidence the government has decided to create a commission that will be composed of representatives from the united nations the oas cedes salvadoran episcopal conference political parties labor union organizations including one from fenastras dr ignacio ellacuria the prosecuting attorneys office and the justice minister however fenastras leaders have continued hindering the investigation at the site of the incident the communique adds the government communique states that the fenastras refusal to participate in the commission could be interpreted as an intentional plan by fenastras leaders to prevent the investigation to determine who is responsible for this terrorist attack therefore the government communique requests the abandonment of such an attitude the government the communique adds believes that the investigation is legal and that fenastras has the moral duty to help in the investigation to clarify this case the government of president cristiani reiterated its appeal to citizens to abstain from making accusations lacking scientific evidence in order to prevent speculation that hampers the normal development of the judicial process that has already begun the government reiterated that its true objective is to clarify this barbaric action and to punish those responsible no matter who they are we request all citizens to abstain from issuing speculative opinions and should they have something to report that would help clarify this regrettable incident they should do it within the judicial process the official government communique states the government reaffirmed its determination to continue searching for peace through peaceful means and dialogue according to the mexico agreements the flmn is also obliged to continue with the dialogue process and cannot unilaterally withdraw because it would be violating not only those agreements but also the aspiration of our people which is to attain peace the communique says","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0659","doctext":"Yesterday President Alfredo Cristianis government reaffirmed its commitment to thoroughly investigate the attack on the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS The government urged against making baseless accusations to avoid politicizing the case In an official statement the government addressed a biased propaganda campaign by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN and other political and labor organizations which it claims aims to distort the perception of recent terrorist attacks The statement noted that the government had condemned the attack on FENASTRAS on the day it occurred and expressed its intention to conduct a reliable investigation A commission including representatives from the United Nations the OAS the Salvadoran Episcopal Conference CEDES political parties labor unions FENASTRAS Dr Ignacio Ellacuria the prosecutors office and the justice minister has been formed to oversee the investigation However FENASTRAS leaders have reportedly obstructed the investigation at the incident site The government suggested that FENASTRASs refusal to participate might be an intentional effort to hinder identifying those responsible for the terrorist attack The government urged FENASTRAS to cooperate emphasizing that the investigation is lawful and that they have a moral duty to aid in clarifying the case President Cristianis administration reiterated its appeal to the public to refrain from making unsubstantiated accusations to prevent speculation that could disrupt the judicial process The government emphasized its goal to uncover the truth behind this heinous act and hold those accountable regardless of their identity The statement called on citizens to avoid speculative comments and to report any information that could help resolve the incident through judicial channels The government also reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing peace through dialogue as stipulated by the Mexico Agreements and reminded that the FMLN is also required to continue the dialogue for peace aligning with the aspirations of the Salvadoran people","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0660","doctext":"luis corvalan former secretary general of the chilean communist party pcch has requested a nurembergstyle trial for members of the current administration if patricio aylwin wins the upcoming elections corvalans statements were published in the latest issue of cosas magazine he justified the existence of the manuel rodriguez patriotic front fpmr and the communists right to have military training the former pcch secretary general said that his party is working hard for aylwins triumph on the 14 december elections he said that if aylwin wins the elections the pcch is ready to paralyze the country if any sector threatens the new administration the pcch leader pointed out the need to modify the chilean judicial branch substantially he requested special courts like the ones that existed in nuremberg to try the members of the current administration corvalan requested the freedom of the socalled political prisoners including fpmr and lautaro movement terrorists he said he does not care whether leftist sympathizers are involved in any crime including in the murder of carabineros the pcch will help patricio aylwin face his enemies during the next administration corvalan said","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0660","doctext":"Luis Corvalan the former secretary general of the Chilean Communist Party PCCh has called for a trial similar to the Nuremberg trials for members of the current administration if Patricio Aylwin wins the forthcoming elections Corvalans remarks were featured in the latest edition of Cosas magazine He defended the existence of the Manuel Rodriguez Patriotic Front FPMR and the rights of communists to receive military training The exPCCh secretary general mentioned that his party is striving for Aylwins success in the December 14 elections Corvalan stated that if Aylwin is victorious the PCCh is prepared to halt the country if any group threatens the new government He emphasized the need for significant changes in the Chilean judicial system advocating for special courts akin to those in Nuremberg to prosecute members of the current regime Corvalan also demanded the release of socalled political prisoners including terrorists from the FPMR and the Lautaro Movement He expressed indifference to whether leftwing supporters are implicated in any crimes including the killing of police officers Corvalan assured that the PCCh will support Patricio Aylwin in confronting his adversaries during the subsequent administration","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0661","doctext":"judicial sources have reported that the body of an unidentified man was found on 9 november on a road 17 km from san salvador the victim was approximately 28 years old his face was disfigured by three shots and his hands were tied judge fredy arevalo examined the body which had three largecaliberweapon wounds on the face and lacerations on the chest the unidentified body was found yesterday by residents of the area who said that around midnight they heard six shots fired two bodies one headless and the other with bullet wounds were found on 8 november in soyapango east of san salvador judge larry oviedo identified the dead men as salvador bonilla 38 and jose antonio marquez 42","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0661","doctext":"Judicial sources have disclosed that on 9 November an unidentified mans body was discovered 17 km from San Salvador The victim about 28 years old had his face disfigured by three shots and his hands bound Judge Fredy Arevalo inspected the body noting three largecaliberweapon wounds to the face and chest lacerations Local residents who found the body reported hearing six shots around midnight On 8 November two bodies were found in Soyapango east of San Salvador one headless and the other with bullet wounds Judge Larry Oviedo identified these men as Salvador Bonilla 38 and Jose Antonio Marquez 42","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0662","doctext":"what does this tell us what message does this convey it tells us that these organizations the socalled support organizations the coprefa armed forces press committee calls them fronts are components of the enemy side in the war when they sit down to talk to the main representatives of the enemy the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front and when they negotiate issues like the end to hostilities the government immediately make demands and all these political ideological psychological etcetera etcetera actions stop the message this conveys is that as far as the government is concerned all those organizations are part of the enemy side in the war what happened later was the creation of many such fronts the repression has been going on for quite some time and had increased however the government had never presented an idea like this one once it did everything became very clear all the past actions are part of the governments and the armys war actions against all these expressions and demonstrations by the salvadoran people the fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation massacre was part of this plan the killing of 3 members of the mpsc social christian peoples movement in sonsonate carried out by the 6th military detachment in front of witnesses they left messages on the bodies stating that they were traitors to the homeland was carried out with the clear intention of sending another message the message is not only in theory do we consider you components of the enemy side you are the enemy and that is why we are killing you end recording regarding the visit to el salvador of bernard aronson assistant secretary of state for interamerican affairs commander jorge shafik handal said begin recording handal the heads of the armed forces and military units who carried out these crimes remain in office those who gave the orders remain in office then how can an investigation be carried out a chain of command must be followed in the military if a subordinate is going to be interrogated one must first ask permission from his superior and they are the superiors besides no one knows who the subordinates who participated are that information must come from the army that is why we have said that the least they can do before they begin investigating this incident is remove colonel rene emilio ponce that would be the right thing to do i would even add that there are a few others who should be removed if we were living in a country with a democratic political system and with labor unions that would be common practice it would not even be necessary to bring this up at a public debate the first thing the president should have done as commander in chief of the armed forces he is involved in these crimes because he is commander in chief of the armed forces is remove them and not say that he was not consulted on this matter he claims he knew nothing about this but we have our own sources of information and we know that he knew but if he wants us to believe him when he says that he did not know then the first thing he should do is what any man with any selfrespect would do ask for an investigation however he is hindering the investigation which is what is always done when something like this happens when things like this happen a few those who want to see matters clarified resign while others are removed continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0662","doctext":"What does this indicate What kind of message is being sent It signifies that these organizations which the coprefa armed forces press committee labels as fronts are considered parts of the enemy in this conflict When they engage in discussions with the main representatives of the enemy the fmln Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front and negotiate terms such as the cessation of hostilities the government swiftly demands that all political ideological psychological and other activities cease The message conveyed here is that from the governments perspective all these organizations are integral components of the enemy in the war Subsequently numerous such fronts emerged Repression has persisted and intensified over time but the government had never articulated an idea like this before Once it did everything became transparent All past actions are part of the governments and armys warfare against the Salvadoran peoples expressions and protests The fenastras Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation massacre was part of this strategy The murder of three members of the mpsc Social Christian Peoples Movement in Sonsonate by the 6th military detachment carried out in front of witnesses and accompanied by messages labeling them as traitors to the homeland was intended to send a clear message The message is that they are not only theoretically considered parts of the enemy but are treated as such which is why they are being killed End recording Concerning Bernard Aronsons visit to El Salvador Assistant Secretary of State for InterAmerican Affairs Commander Jorge Shafik Handal commented Begin recording Handal The leaders of the armed forces and military units responsible for these crimes remain in their positions Those who issued the orders are still in office So how can an investigation be conducted A military chain of command must be respected To interrogate a subordinate permission must be sought from his superior and these superiors are the ones in question Moreover the identities of the participating subordinates are unknown and must be provided by the army Therefore we have insisted that the minimum initial step before starting the investigation is to remove Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce That would be the appropriate action Furthermore a few others should also be removed In a country with a democratic political system and labor unions this would be standard procedure It would not require public debate The president as commander in chief of the armed forces should have immediately removed them and not claimed ignorance He asserts he was unaware but we have our sources and know he was informed If he wants to be believed the first step he should take as any selfrespecting individual would is to request an investigation Instead he is obstructing the investigation which is a typical response in such situations When incidents like this occur some resign in pursuit of clarity while others are removed Continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0663","doctext":"the mexican government has asked colombia to intervene in protecting and facilitating the release of the mexican citizen juan carlos mir kidnapped last tuesday by a colombian guerrilla group the mexican foreign relations secretariat sre stated that the request was made through the mexican embassy in colombia it added that it received confirmation yesterday of mirs kidnapping mir works for the mexican consortium associated construction engineers ica the sre noted that it gave instructions to the mexican diplomatic office in colombia to intercede in this case the guerrilla group called army of national liberation eln claimed responsibility for the kidnapping","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0663","doctext":"The Mexican government has requested Colombias assistance in securing the release of Juan Carlos Mir a Mexican citizen kidnapped last Tuesday by a Colombian guerrilla group According to the Mexican Foreign Relations Secretariat SRE this request was made through the Mexican Embassy in Colombia The SRE confirmed Mirs kidnapping yesterday Mir is employed by the Mexican consortium Associated Construction Engineers ICA The SRE instructed the Mexican diplomatic office in Colombia to intervene in the matter The Army of National Liberation ELN guerrilla group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0664","doctext":"there may be some links between the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front and some chilean guerrilla groups salvadoran foreign minister dr manuel pacas castro said in santiago de chile during his official visit to chile the salvadoran minister met with president augusto pinochet and other government officials pacas castro and his chilean counterpart hernan felipe errazuriz signed a joint declaration expressing their concern over terrorist actions in latin america and the foreign support to subversive groups the two ministers stated that the guerrilla actions hinder democracy and economic development and basically affect the most needy sectors in the document chilean foreign minister errazuriz expresses the support of the chilean goverment for the peace process promoted by president alfredo cristiani and for the peace efforts in central america following the signing of the declaration foreign minister pacas told newsmen that guerrilla movements in latin america are of castrocommunist inspiration he also criticized the presidents of cuba and nicaragua the main instigator is fidel castro he added all those groups have a common denominator and adopt their own methods in each country pacas did not rule out there may be some links between the fmln and chilean guerrillas i am not aware of a direct relationship he clarified however i have not ruled out that possibility because citizens from other countries have arrived in el salvador to fight in conclusion he added we have always said that the salvadoran guerrillas have had their training centers in nicaragua","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0664","doctext":"There might be connections between the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front and certain Chilean guerrilla groups stated Salvadoran Foreign Minister Dr Manuel Pacas Castro in Santiago Chile During his official visit he met with President Augusto Pinochet and other officials Pacas Castro along with his Chilean counterpart Hernan Felipe Errazuriz signed a joint declaration voicing their concern over terrorist activities in Latin America and foreign backing of subversive groups The ministers asserted that guerrilla actions obstruct democracy and economic growth primarily affecting the most vulnerable sectors In the declaration Chilean Foreign Minister Errazuriz expressed support for President Alfredo Cristianis peace initiatives and peace efforts in Central America After signing the declaration Pacas informed the press that guerrilla movements in Latin America are inspired by Castrocommunism criticizing the presidents of Cuba and Nicaragua particularly Fidel Castro as the principal instigator He mentioned that these groups share common ideologies but employ different methods in each country Although Pacas did not confirm a direct relationship between the FMLN and Chilean guerrillas he did not dismiss the possibility noting that foreign citizens have come to El Salvador to fight He concluded by reiterating that Salvadoran guerrillas have historically had their training bases in Nicaragua","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0665","doctext":"fmln farabundo marti national liberation front militiamen and urban guerrillas inflicted 261 casualties on the armed forces during october these casualties include seven noncommissioned officers and two officers in the same period of time the fmln damaged three uh 1h helicopters and a pushpull o2 lightplane in addition five vehicles all of which were part of military motorcades were destroyed in two largescale ambushes also to be noted are actions in the quezaltepeque area the wearing out of enemy troops on the san salvador volcano slopes in chalatenango and cabanas departments and other places in the country we also must mention the daring of our urban guerrillas who attacked the staff in san salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0665","doctext":"During October the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front militiamen and urban guerrillas caused 261 casualties among the armed forces which included seven noncommissioned officers and two officers The FMLN also managed to damage three UH1H helicopters and a pushpull O2 lightplane Furthermore five military vehicles were destroyed in two significant ambushes Noteworthy actions took place in the Quezaltepeque area with enemy troops being worn down on the slopes of the San Salvador volcano as well as in Chalatenango and Cabanas departments and other locations across the country Additionally the urban guerrillas demonstrated audacity by attacking the staff in San Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0666","doctext":"mexican narcotics police have arrested colombian citizen jorge humberto chalaria known as el negro the representative in mexico of colombian drug trafficker gonzalo rodriguez gacha otherwise known as el mexicano the top chief of the medellin cartel the attorney generals office pgr made known today chalaria 30 years old 5 other colombians 1 venezuelan and 12 mexicans have been arrested in the last 2 days and 550 kg of pure cocaine have been confiscated in operations conducted in this city and in the states of sonora and tamaulipas a pgr spokesman said the gang of drug traffickers led by chalaria were able to deliver over 50 tons of pure cocaine to the states of california and florida in the last 4 years the pgr spokesman added el negro confessed that he had been in mexico since 1988 under the orders of gonzalo rodriguez gacha according to the same source the international drug trafficking gang had the protection of arturo cuellar tijerina commander of the tamaulipas judicial police who was also arrested cuellar and a group of policemen under his orders supplied fuel to the drug traffickers who brought the drug into mexico by means of light aircraft which landed on clandestine runways near the border with the united states those arrested confessed that american julio chagy de la rosa a miami resident distributed the drug and laundered the money obtained in the drug trafficking business through a company called ital bagno which supposedly manufactured stoves they said that on 29 october they received a load of 550 kg of pure cocaine from colombia brought into the country from a ranch located in sonora the narcotics police detected the illegal operation at the ranch and arrested alfonso castillo armenta and his daughter who had modern radio communications equipment to make contact with the colombian planes and with el negro the investigations led the police to a residential neighborhood in this capital where el negro had rented a home in which he lived with a venezuelan woman by the name of criatina rosas rodriguez who covered up the activities conducted by her companion the arrest is the third heavy blow dealt on the international drug trafficking business by the mexican police in the last 3 weeks on 19 october the police arrested colombians rodrigo dizunza ochoa nephew of drug trafficker fabio ochoa and alfredo aguilar castro nephew of colombian drug trafficker rodriguez gacha who had 10 kg of pure cocaine in their possession early this month mexican rafael munoz talavera was arrested he allegedly owns the 20 tons of pure cocaine discovered in a warehouse in los angeles california in september since president carlos salinas de gortari took office last december the mexican narcotics police have confiscated 23 tons of pure cocaine and have arrested nearly 10000 drug traffickers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0666","doctext":"Mexican narcotics authorities have detained Jorge Humberto Chalaria a Colombian national known as El Negro who served as the Mexican representative for Colombian drug lord Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha alias El Mexicano the Medellin cartels top leader according to the attorney generals office PGR Chalaria 30 along with five other Colombians one Venezuelan and twelve Mexicans were apprehended over the past two days during which 550 kg of pure cocaine were seized in operations in this city and in the states of Sonora and Tamaulipas a PGR spokesperson reported The drug trafficking group led by Chalaria successfully smuggled over 50 tons of pure cocaine to California and Florida over the last four years the spokesperson added Chalaria admitted to being in Mexico since 1988 under orders from Rodriguez Gacha The international drug ring enjoyed protection from Arturo Cuellar Tijerina commander of the Tamaulipas judicial police who was also arrested Cuellar and his officers provided fuel to drug traffickers flying light aircraft into Mexico landing on secret runways near the US border The detainees revealed that Julio Chagy de la Rosa an American based in Miami distributed the drugs and laundered the proceeds through a company named Ital Bagno which purportedly manufactured stoves On October 29 the gang received a shipment of 550 kg of pure cocaine from Colombia smuggled into the country from a ranch in Sonora Narcotics police uncovered the operation at the ranch arresting Alfonso Castillo Armenta and his daughter who possessed modern radio equipment for communicating with Colombian planes and El Negro The investigation led police to a residential area in the capital where El Negro had rented a house with a Venezuelan woman named Criatina Rosas Rodriguez who shielded his activities This arrest marks the third major blow to international drug trafficking by Mexican police in the past three weeks On October 19 officers detained Colombians Rodrigo Dizunza Ochoa nephew of drug lord Fabio Ochoa and Alfredo Aguilar Castro nephew of Rodriguez Gacha who were caught with 10 kg of pure cocaine Earlier this month Mexican Rafael Munoz Talavera alleged owner of 20 tons of pure cocaine found in a Los Angeles warehouse in September was also arrested Since President Carlos Salinas de Gortaris inauguration last December Mexican narcotics police have seized 23 tons of pure cocaine and arrested nearly 10000 traffickers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0667","doctext":"pereira three persons were injured and heavy material damage was reported during a new terrorist wave that hit pereira last night three bombs exploded at the front doors of a political party headquarters and two banks the almost simultaneous blasts were heard at approximately midnight the residents in the downtown area were shaken by the explosions injured by the shock wave were an unidentified taxi driver elmer machado a young beggar who was sleeping on the sidewalk near one of the banks and raul castano gutierrez a baker who was passing by the injured persons were taken to the social securitys san jorge hospital and the pio xii clinic and it was reported that they are out of danger glass was broken and office furniture and equipment destroyed at the liberal unity headquarters a group that follows the guidelines of presidential hopeful cesar gaviria trujillo at the las villas savings and loans office and at the international bank of colombia branch the pereira security council presided over by municipal secretary bernardo gil jaramillo is currently holding an urgent meeting secretary gil jaramillo said that the most drastic and effective measures will be adopted to bring the situation under control to find those responsible for last nights attacks and to prevent further incidents the attack on the liberal unity headquarters occurred a few hours after the directorate called a meeting with civic union cultural sports and religious groups to choose their candidate for mayor the candidate will run on the alvarista conservative movement ticket headed by senator emiliano isaza enao this is the second attack in 2 months on 6 september three bombs exploded three others were defused resulting in 60 million pesos in damage and 17 persons injured one of the injured lost a leg","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0667","doctext":"Pereira A new wave of terrorism struck Pereira last night resulting in three injuries and significant material damage Three bombs detonated almost simultaneously at the entrances of a political party headquarters and two banks around midnight causing panic among downtown residents The injured include an unidentified taxi driver Elmer Machado a young beggar sleeping near one of the banks and Raul Castano Gutierrez a passing baker They were taken to San Jorge Hospital and Pio XII Clinic and are reported to be out of danger The explosions caused broken glass and destruction of office furniture and equipment at the Liberal Unity Headquarters Las Villas Savings and Loans Office and International Bank of Colombia Branch An urgent meeting of the Pereira Security Council led by municipal secretary Bernardo Gil Jaramillo is underway Secretary Jaramillo stated that the most stringent and effective measures will be implemented to control the situation identify those responsible for the attacks and prevent future incidents The attack on the Liberal Unity Headquarters occurred shortly after the directorate convened to select their mayoral candidate from various civic union cultural sports and religious groups The candidate will run under the Alvarista Conservative Movement led by Senator Emiliano Isaza Eñao This incident marks the second attack in two months on September 6 three bombs exploded and three others were defused causing 60 million pesos in damage and injuring 17 people one of whom lost a leg","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0668","doctext":"the patriotic resistance front 1827 ejercito de resistencia patriotica 1827 erp27 a heretofore unknown leftist guerrilla organization announced its presence today in honduras with a propaganda action two devices designed to distribute propaganda exploded in this capital issuing the first erp27 public communique in which the organization demands that the nicaraguan contras and the us troops leave the country the erp27 claimed the honduran peoples right to fight with weapons and every possible means until the us military occupation and all forms of foreign subjugation end the guerrilla organizations communique also demands respect for the presidential agreements which seek to achieve peace in central america and the end of the criminal war against the nicaraguan government and people there are no additional details on the erp27 in honduras but its public appearance coincides with a new anniversary of the la trinidad battle which occurred on 11 november 1827 the first military victory of national hero francisco morazan morazan a honduran by birth is the most important historical figure at the central american level he fought against conservative sectors to create a single republic under liberal ideas and he was executed by his adversaries in 1842 in san jose costa rica morazan is extolled by the popular and political movements in the country and there is even one guerrrilla organization called the morazanista front for the liberation of honduras the erp27 is the sixth leftist organization which has declared itself up in arms against the honduran government","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0668","doctext":"The previously unknown leftist guerrilla group the Patriotic Resistance Front 1827 ERP27 made its debut in Honduras today through a propaganda action Two devices intended to distribute propaganda detonated in the capital releasing the ERP27s inaugural public statement The communique demands the withdrawal of Nicaraguan Contras and US troops from Honduras asserting the Honduran peoples right to resist with arms and any means necessary until US military occupation and all foreign domination ends The ERP27 also calls for adherence to presidential accords aimed at achieving peace in Central America and ending the criminal war against the Nicaraguan government and people Although further details about the ERP27 in Honduras are not available their emergence coincides with the anniversary of the Battle of La Trinidad on November 11 1827 a significant military victory by national hero Francisco Morazan Morazan a native of Honduras and a central figure in Central American history fought against conservative factions to establish a liberal republic and was executed in 1842 in San Jose Costa Rica Morazan is celebrated by popular and political movements in Honduras inspiring even a guerrilla group named the Morazanista Front for the Liberation of Honduras The ERP27 is now the sixth leftist group to declare armed opposition against the Honduran government","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0669","doctext":"the salvadoran government has said that todays attack on the national guard headquarters in which two children were killed and eight people were injured shows that the guerrillas do not want peace and want to escalate violence in a press communique the alfredo cristiani government said that the attack is another terrorist action which directly affects the civilian population and tramples human rights legislative assembly president ricardo valdivieso told acan efe that these actions show the farabundo marti national liberation fronts fmln blindness and desperation national guard director coronel juan carlos carrillo said these are supposedly the big attacks by the terrorists however todays attack did not cause much damage to the garrison instead two children were killed the children were 1 and 12 and 4years old two soldiers were also wounded urban guerrillas today hurled bombs at the national guard headquarters one of the bombs exploded inside the military facilities and the rest landed in a ravine one of the explosives hit a modest home killing two children and injuring five civilians bomb experts dismantled a car bomb which presumably had been left by guerrillas near the garrison meanwhile official sources reported that the army and rebels have sustained at least 20 casualties during the past few hours as a result of clashes in san salvador and morazan departments according to the armed forces press committee coprefa 6 guerrillas were killed and 13 were wounded in those clashes the report notes the death of one soldier one of the clashes which lasted over 1 hour occurred on the slopes of the san salvador volcano north of san salvador along with the intensification of military actions the fmln has resumed its sabotaging of the electricity system leaving vast areas of el salvador without power the rationing of electricity has lasted between 4 to 6 hours in the metropolitan area affecting industrial production the lack of traffic lights has resulted in large traffic jams","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0669","doctext":"The Salvadoran government declared that todays bombing on the National Guard headquarters which resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to eight people demonstrates that the guerrillas do not desire peace and aim to escalate violence In an official statement the Alfredo Cristiani administration described the attack as another terrorist act that directly impacts the civilian population and violates human rights Legislative Assembly President Ricardo Valdivieso told ACANEFE that these incidents reveal the blindness and desperation of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN National Guard Director Colonel Juan Carlos Carrillo remarked These are supposedly major attacks by the terrorists however todays attack did not inflict significant damage on the garrison instead it resulted in the deaths of two children The children were aged 1 and 12 and 4 years old Two soldiers were also injured in the attack Urban guerrillas threw bombs at the National Guard headquarters today One of the bombs detonated within the military premises while the others fell into a ravine One explosive struck a modest home killing two children and wounding five civilians Bomb experts defused a car bomb likely planted by the guerrillas near the garrison Meanwhile official sources reported that at least 20 casualties were sustained by the army and rebels over the past few hours due to clashes in the San Salvador and Morazan departments According to the armed forces press committee COPREFA six guerrillas were killed and thirteen were wounded in these skirmishes The report also mentioned the death of one soldier One of the encounters lasting over an hour took place on the slopes of the San Salvador volcano north of San Salvador Alongside the escalation of military actions the FMLN has resumed sabotaging the electricity system leaving large regions of El Salvador without power Electricity rationing has persisted for 4 to 6 hours in the metropolitan area disrupting industrial production The absence of traffic lights has led to severe traffic congestion","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0670","doctext":"right now we are hearing heavy shooting near to the presidential residence strong bomb explosions and heavy gunfire is being heard near to the presidential residence as we arrived here we are told there are snipers on the houses located on el mirador street and that is why the shooting has increased we also contacted the chief of public security of the military academy located in santa tecla and he told us that right now the attack has been repelled by the armed forces there are no casualties on either side colonel soto martinez has told us we have also confirmed that the central electoral council was not attacked but there was an attack against the electoral program offices where some bombs were detonated there are no reports of casualties or other details however concerning the attack on the presidential residence that is located near el mirador street it is said that right now it is impossible to go by the area as there are snipers on top of the houses next to the presidential residence there are strong explosions and gunfire and the presidential residence is the target the security corps are not allowing anyone to go through el mirador street as they are not allowing anyone near the presidential residence there are also security corps members in the justice ministry which is close to the presidential residence we have observed that they are firing their weapons to repel the simultaneous attacks by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front we have also contacted people near the national university and they told us that gunfire exchanges have been heard at the national university and the san carlos garrison site of the 1st infantry brigade therefore the people going to the zacamil neighborhood should bear in the mind that the attacks are taking place at the national university and the surrounding area as well as at the san carlos garrison","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0670","doctext":"Currently we are experiencing intense gunfire near the presidential residence Loud bomb explosions and heavy shooting can be heard close to the presidential residence Upon our arrival we were informed that snipers are positioned on houses along El Mirador Street accounting for the escalated gunfire We also contacted the chief of public security at the military academy in Santa Tecla who informed us that the attack has been repelled by the armed forces According to Colonel Soto Martinez there have been no casualties on either side Additionally it has been confirmed that the Central Electoral Council was not targeted but the electoral program offices were attacked with bombs No casualties or further details have been reported Regarding the attack on the presidential residence near El Mirador Street it is currently impossible to access the area due to snipers atop the houses adjacent to the presidential residence Intense explosions and gunfire are ongoing with the presidential residence being the focal point Security forces are preventing anyone from passing through El Mirador Street or approaching the presidential residence Security personnel are also stationed at the Justice Ministry which is near the presidential residence actively firing their weapons to fend off simultaneous attacks by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front Additionally individuals near the National University have reported hearing exchanges of gunfire at the National University and the San Carlos garrison the site of the 1st Infantry Brigade Consequently those heading to the Zacamil neighborhood should be aware of the ongoing attacks at the National University the surrounding areas and the San Carlos garrison","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0671","doctext":"good evening salvadoran people we want to inform you that a car bomb has been defused in bernal avenue a bomb which had been placed by terrorists in the montebon neighborhood was also defused medicines were also found in the montebon area the mejicanos sector is already under control there are only small clashes in the zacamil area we would also like to stress our governments determination to achieve peace for the salvadoran people we know that this ridiculous action by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front has one objective which is intensifying terror pain and death among the salvadoran people however our government and our glorious armed forces will continue struggling to achieve the peace our people want","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0671","doctext":"Good evening Salvadoran citizens We wish to inform you that a car bomb on Bernal Avenue has been successfully defused Additionally a bomb planted by terrorists in the Montebon neighborhood was also neutralized and medicines were found in the same area The Mejicanos sector is now secure with only minor skirmishes occurring in the Zacamil region Our government remains dedicated to achieving peace for the Salvadoran people We recognize that the fmln Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front aims to spread terror pain and death among us Nevertheless our government and valiant armed forces will persist in striving for the peace our citizens deserve","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0672","doctext":"several attacks are taking place right now in several parts of the city of san salvador it has been confirmed that the civil defense sector in soyopango is under attack right now as well as a sector of the air force strong explosions and exchanges of gunfire have been heard for the time being we have no reports of any casualties on either side that is the extremists or the army however it has been confirmed that the attacks against the military garrisons began at approximately 2045 and these attacks continue now at 2125 these attacks are being carried out by members of the farabundo marti national liberation front against various military garrisons in san salvador we urge the people who live in those areas to refrain from going out it is very difficult to move in those areas for the time being please standby and when the situation is under control then you will be able to go home for the time being the situation is very difficult as the explosions are very strong the machinegun fire is very heavy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0672","doctext":"Multiple attacks are currently happening across various regions of San Salvador Confirmed reports indicate the civil defense area in Soyopango and an air force sector are under assault Loud explosions and gunfire have been observed As of now there are no reports of casualties from either the extremists or the military The assaults on military bases started around 845 PM and are still ongoing at 925 PM These attacks are being executed by the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front targeting different military installations in San Salvador Residents in these regions are advised to stay indoors as movement is extremely challenging Please remain on alert and once the situation is stabilized it will be safe to return home Currently the conditions are intense with heavy explosions and significant machine gun fire","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0673","doctext":"the joint staff of the armed forces informs the salvadoran people that the terrorists have tried to harm our people even more by using violent actions against the salvadoran people themselves concerned about its peoples security the joint staff of the armed forces recommends that the salvadoran people remain in their homes and those who are at their office their shops their factory or at the international fair remain where you are we will have an official report over this national radio network shortly please tune in to a radio and remain calm we repeat it is important to remain calm we will soon have statements by the joint staff of the armed forces we are preparing the official report on tonights events","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0673","doctext":"The joint staff of the armed forces announces to the Salvadoran citizens that terrorists have intensified their attempts to inflict harm through violent actions against the people To ensure public safety the joint staff advises Salvadorans to stay indoors and those at their workplaces shops factories or the international fair should remain where they are An official report will be broadcast on the national radio network shortly Please stay tuned to your radios and remain calm We emphasize the importance of staying calm Statements from the joint staff of the armed forces will follow soon We are currently preparing the official report on tonights incidents","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0674","doctext":"an attack against the national police at cuscatancingo began approximately 1520 minutes ago the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front urban commando groups attacked the military garrison in the area there are no reports of any casualties yet the bomb explosions and gunfire that are being heard throughout the city of san salvador continue to this moment we can hear them in the southern area fmln urban commando groups are engaged in heavy combat with the national police members at cuscatancingo the salvadoran red cross will issue an official communique shortly it has been confirmed what our fellow worker francisco rodriguez said there are no casualties however vehicle no 85 of the salvadoran red cross was set on fire when someone hurled a firebomb at it the unit burned down completely near the national university of el salvador in the area of zacamil someone shot at the tires of red cross unit no 93 and the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed against a tree no casualties reported there either a salvadoran red cross source also told us that a vehicle is in the vicinity of the astor movie where apparently four people have bullet wounds as a result of the clashes that are taking place in the northern sector of the city fmln urban command groups have deployed units that have been launching attacks since early this evening the attacks began with this mornings attack on the national guard we were also told there might be many people wounded or dead from these attacks by the fmln urban commando groups on various military positions the situation in the area of zacamil near the national university is very critical we advise our listeners to avoid the area and try to find other routes to enter libertad neighborhood and other sectors close to the zacamil neighborhood better yet please wait as the situation is very complicated we have also been told that the civil defense command in el plan del pito has not been attacked however there was a clash between the treasury police and fmln urban guerrillas who were wearing masks the fmln guerrillas simultaneously ambushed some members of the treasury police in the unicentro area","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0674","doctext":"An attack on the national police in Cuscatancingo commenced about 1520 minutes ago executed by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front urban commando groups targeting the local military garrison There are no reported casualties at this time Explosions and gunfire continue to resonate throughout San Salvador particularly audible in the southern regions The FMLN urban commandos are heavily engaged with national police forces in Cuscatancingo The Salvadoran Red Cross is expected to release an official statement soon Our colleague Francisco Rodriguez confirmed there are no casualties however a firebomb was thrown at vehicle no 85 of the Salvadoran Red Cross resulting in its complete incineration near the National University of El Salvador in the Zacamil area Additionally someone shot at the tires of red cross unit no 93 causing the driver to lose control and crash into a tree though no injuries were reported from this incident either A Salvadoran Red Cross source indicated that a vehicle near the Astor movie theater has four individuals with gunshot wounds due to the ongoing skirmishes in the northern part of the city Since early evening FMLN urban commando units have been executing multiple attacks starting with a morning assault on the national guard Reports suggest numerous individuals might be injured or deceased from these attacks on various military positions by the FMLN urban commandos The situation in the Zacamil area near the National University is extremely dire We urge listeners to avoid the area and seek alternative routes to enter the Libertad neighborhood and other nearby sectors It is advisable to wait due to the complexity of the situation Additionally the civil defense command in El Plan del Pito has not been attacked but there was a confrontation between the Treasury Police and masked FMLN urban guerrillas Concurrently the FMLN guerrillas ambushed some Treasury Police members in the Unicentro area","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0675","doctext":"two hours after the launching of a guerrilla offensive against military positions the sound of machineguns and explosive devices is still being heard in different parts of the salvadoran capital the offensive which began at 2000 0200 gmt also includes military positions in the departments of usulutan and san miguel in the eastern part of the country according to reports military sources have confirmed the simultaneous attacks in san salvador and eyewitnesses have reported clashes in residential neighborhoods and towns outside the capital such as ayutuxtepeque ciudad delgado san ramon mejicanos and soyapango likewise it was reported that the attacks were intensified in various neighborhoods such as ciudad merliot in western san salvador local radio stations announced a national radio network while army spokesmen which have yet to give a report on the offensive asked the people to remain home and those who are away from their homes to stay where they are right now according to the armed forces the situation is under control and people must remain calm radio stations have joined a national network and are only transmitting music which is interrupted to broadcast reports on the military situation two red cross ambulances were destroyed after being shot at helicopters were heard flying over the capital which in certain areas such as ciudad merliot are carrying out intense bombings against positions of the farabundo marti national liberation front guerrillas","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0675","doctext":"Two hours following the initiation of a guerrilla offensive targeting military sites the sounds of machine gun fire and explosions continue to reverberate throughout various areas of the Salvadoran capital The offensive which commenced at 2000 0200 GMT also targets military positions in the Usulutan and San Miguel departments in the eastern region of the country as per reports Military sources have verified the coordinated attacks in San Salvador and eyewitness accounts have noted confrontations in residential areas and towns surrounding the capital including Ayutuxtepeque Ciudad Delgado San Ramon Mejicanos and Soyapango Additionally it was reported that the assaults have intensified in several neighborhoods such as Ciudad Merliot in western San Salvador Local radio stations have formed a national network and army spokesmen who have yet to provide a detailed report on the offensive are advising people to remain indoors and those away from home to stay put The armed forces have stated that the situation is under control and that people must remain calm Radio stations are broadcasting music interspersed with updates on the military situation Two Red Cross ambulances were destroyed after being fired upon Helicopters have been heard flying over the capital conducting heavy bombings in areas like Ciudad Merliot against the positions held by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front guerrillas","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0676","doctext":"good evening salvadoran people right now we are in the streets of san salvador and we want to bring you an bextremely important message from a spokesman of the joints chiefs of staff of the armed forces he will provide us with important statements about the urgent situation prevailing in the city could you tell us where the most violent events have taken place in san salvador city spokesman we have toured some places where nonmilitary positions have been harassed these are the vanguard posts of the military positions that detected the terrorists when they tried to attack that is how these clashes began the main areas where this harassment has taken place are in the southern area of san salvador specifically in the areas of la guadalupe and mejicanos as well as in the area of santa tecla however we want to report that this is only harassment the people should remain calm as we are working for their benefit reporter as of now we have had reports that the 1st infantry brigade was attacked what can you tell us about that spokesman well as i was saying earlier the terrorist criminals harassed the vanguard posts of the 1st infantry brigade the installations of the 1st infantry brigade per se have not been damaged at all and the armed forces have everything under control reporter what is your message to the salvadoran people spokesman we tell our people remain calm your armed forces are working to solve this situation we remind you that if you see any suspicious movement near your homes you must report it to the nearest military unit have on hand the telephone numbers of the public security corps or telephone number 123 the cooperation that our people can provide us is of vital importance so that we can solve this situation immediately as it is evident the harassment being waged by the criminal terrorists is not against the military units we must consider this is just one more indiscriminate attack that seeks a bloodbath passage indistinct","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0676","doctext":"Good evening people of El Salvador We are currently on the streets of San Salvador to deliver a crucial message from a representative of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces He will share significant information about the pressing situation in the city Can you tell us where the most violent incidents have occurred in San Salvador Spokesman We have visited various locations where nonmilitary positions have been targeted These are the forefront posts of the military that detected the terrorists attempting to launch attacks leading to these confrontations The primary areas experiencing this harassment are in the southern part of San Salvador particularly in La Guadalupe and Mejicanos as well as in Santa Tecla However we want to emphasize that this is merely harassment The public should remain calm as we are working for their safety Reporter Currently we have reports that the 1st Infantry Brigade was attacked What can you say about that Spokesman As I mentioned earlier the terrorist criminals harassed the forefront posts of the 1st Infantry Brigade The facilities of the 1st Infantry Brigade themselves have not been damaged and the armed forces have the situation under control Reporter What is your message to the Salvadoran people Spokesman We urge our people to stay calm your armed forces are actively addressing the situation We remind you to report any suspicious activity near your homes to the nearest military unit and have the contact numbers of the public security corps or the telephone number 123 readily available The cooperation of our people is crucial for us to resolve this situation swiftly It is evident that the harassment by the criminal terrorists is not directed at military units We must recognize that this is yet another indiscriminate attack aimed at causing a bloodbath passage indistinct","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0677","doctext":"nine people were woundedseven civilians and two soldiersduring an offensive launched by the salvadoran guerrillas in the capital and other salvadoran cities humanitarian institutions have reported during the offensive guerrillas of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln attacked president cristianis residence and military garrisons in the capital and other cities the red cross sent dozens of ambulances to the areas most effected to evacuate the injured and citizens who were trapped in the crossfire between the army and the guerrillas early sunday morning sporadic bomb explosions and machinegun fire could still be heard in some parts of san salvador the army has implemented strict control on the deserted streets radio stations were asked to join a radio network from where the government has urged the population to remain calm the network is carrying instrumental music which is interrupted by news bulletins read by army spokesmen although according to reports nine people were hurt neither the army nor the guerrillas have issued an official report on the possible number of casualties according to political observers this has been the guerillas largest military offensive in the past few years and the one having the most serious effects in the capital","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0677","doctext":"Humanitarian organizations have reported that nine individuals including seven civilians and two soldiers were injured during an attack initiated by Salvadoran guerrillas in the capital and other cities The guerrillas belonging to the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN targeted President Cristianis residence and military bases in various locations The Red Cross dispatched numerous ambulances to the most affected areas to evacuate the wounded and civilians caught in the crossfire between the army and the guerrillas On early Sunday morning intermittent explosions and gunfire were still audible in parts of San Salvador The army has imposed tight control on the empty streets Radio stations have been requested to participate in a network broadcasting from which the government has urged the public to stay calm This network is playing instrumental music occasionally interrupted by news bulletins read by army representatives Although nine injuries have been reported neither the army nor the guerrillas have released an official statement on the potential number of casualties Political analysts believe this is the largest and most impactful military offensive by the guerrillas in recent years in the capital","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0678","doctext":"one of the daughters of the israeli ambassador to el salvador was seriously wounded and two ambulances of the salvadoran red cross were machinegunned in a crossfire during heavy clashes tonight in various parts of the capital diplomatic sources confirmed to afp that one of the israeli ambassadors daughters was shot twice in her chest during a shootout between urban guerrilla commandos and policemen at the maquiishuat neighborhood in western san salvador according to reports she was taken to a hospital in the capital meanwhile red cross spokesmen reported that two ambulances of that humanitarian organization were hit by rifle fire during a crossfire one of the vehicles was totally destroyed the red cross spokesman added the clashes began simultaneously in various parts of san salvador at 2000 local 0200 gmt by midnight rifle fire and strong explosions could still be heard several air force helicopters were overflying the metropolitan area thousands of persons who were at the international fair of el salvador will have to say overnight at the fair grounds in view of the situation prevailing tonight in this capital city the general staff of the armed forces urgs the people to refrain from going out in the streets according to official sources the following are among the targets that were attacked the headquarters of the 1st infantry brigade located in the northern part of san salvador the public security academy and at least 10 other military positions in several points of the capital city military sources confirmed that the army is clashing with farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas in san miguel and usulutan departments in the eastern part of the country large sectors of the capital city are without electricity as a result of the sabotage actions carried out tonight by the rebels against the electricity system residents of zacamil neighborhood one of the most densely populated ones in san salvador reported that close to midnight the guerrillas were continuing to occupy this northern area of san salvador the armed forces have placed all radio stations in a network and announced shortly before midnight that a report about what is happening in san salvador will be issued within the next few hours","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0678","doctext":"One of the daughters of the Israeli ambassador to El Salvador was gravely injured and two ambulances from the Salvadoran Red Cross were machinegunned during intense clashes tonight in various parts of the capital Diplomatic sources confirmed to AFP that the ambassadors daughter was shot twice in the chest during an exchange of fire between urban guerrilla commandos and police in the Maquiishuat neighborhood in western San Salvador Reports indicate she was transported to a hospital in the capital Meanwhile Red Cross representatives stated that two ambulances from the organization were struck by rifle fire amid the crossfire with one of the vehicles being completely destroyed The confrontations started simultaneously in different parts of San Salvador at 2000 local time 0200 GMT By midnight gunfire and loud explosions were still audible and several Air Force helicopters were flying over the metropolitan area Thousands of people attending the International Fair of El Salvador are expected to stay overnight at the fairgrounds due to the ongoing situation in the capital The armed forces general staff urged residents to avoid going out into the streets Official sources reported that the 1st Infantry Brigade headquarters in the northern part of San Salvador the Public Security Academy and at least 10 other military positions throughout the capital were among the targets attacked Military sources confirmed ongoing clashes between the army and Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN guerrillas in the San Miguel and Usulutan departments in the eastern part of the country Large areas of the capital are experiencing power outages due to sabotage actions carried out tonight by the rebels against the electricity system Residents of the Zacamil neighborhood one of the most densely populated areas in San Salvador reported that the guerrillas continued to occupy this northern area close to midnight The armed forces have integrated all radio stations into a network and announced just before midnight that a detailed report on the situation in San Salvador will be released within the next few hours","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0679","doctext":"the general arce neighborhood was also a target of a cowardly attack from the catholic university area no property damage or casualties have been reported as a result of this action there have also been clashes in ciudad delgado mejicanos the metropolis and maquiishuat neighborhoods and areas near el espino farm there are still no definite reports on the number of casualties sustained by the terrorists during the clashes however we can say that the fmln has treacherously attacked government officials politicians and the metropolitan community in general the armed forces expresses its recognition to the salvadoran people for the courage and serenity with which they faced the complex situation tonight the frank demonstration by the salvadoran people who expressed themselves through the media against the murderers of the people the selfstyled fmln their confidence in the armed forces and their clear support of our actions obliges us to respond to this terrorist provocation as the situation warrants in order to bring peace to the salvadoran people and maintain public order in complying with our constitutional duties this should also make the fmln terrorists realize that it is not through violence that they will achieve their political objectives we reiterate once again our gratitude to the salvadoran people for their support and trust in the armed forces we also thank the media particularly the radio and television for their cooperation salvadoran people let us have faith in god in order to achieve peace in our country i also want to express our recognition for the boldness courage and professionalism shown by the commanders officers and troops of all the military personnel and public security bodies in the metropolitan area and the defense activities carried out by our heroic soldiers in the 3d and 6th brigades salvadoran people we can assure you that you have an armed forces at your service ready to protect each one of you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0679","doctext":"The General Arce neighborhood faced a cowardly attack originating from the Catholic University area though it resulted in no property damage or casualties Clashes also erupted in Ciudad Delgado Mejicanos the Metropolis Maquiishuat neighborhoods and near El Espino Farm There are no confirmed reports of terrorist casualties from these confrontations However it is evident that the FMLN has treacherously targeted government officials politicians and the metropolitan community at large The armed forces commend the Salvadoran people for their bravery and calmness in dealing with the complicated situation tonight The clear stance of the Salvadoran people expressed through the media against the selfproclaimed FMLN murderers their confidence in the armed forces and their undeniable support for our actions compel us to respond appropriately to this terrorist provocation to restore peace and public order while fulfilling our constitutional duties This should serve as a reminder to the FMLN terrorists that violence will not help them achieve their political goals Once again we express our gratitude to the Salvadoran people for their unwavering support and trust in the armed forces Our appreciation also extends to the media especially radio and television for their cooperation Salvadoran people let us have faith in God to achieve peace in our nation I also want to acknowledge the boldness courage and professionalism of the commanders officers and troops of all military and public security personnel in the metropolitan area as well as the defense efforts of our heroic soldiers in the 3rd and 6th brigades Salvadoran people rest assured that you have armed forces dedicated to serving and protecting you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0680","doctext":"at least 30 civilians were wounded in the fierce clashes that took place in the capital city late last night and early this morning at different places in san salvador medical sources reported the shooting still continues nearly 6 hours after heavy shooting broke out at the four cardinal points of the capital according to reports at approximately 0130 on 12 november 0730 gmt the salvadoran guerrillas continued attacking military positions in mejicanos on the northern area of the capital and in ciudad merliot on the southern side of the san salvador media representatives saw at least 30 civilians being admitted to public hospitals in the city the army however has not yet provided an official report on the casualties among the various military units that were attacked in an news bulletin about the situation in the salvadoran capital the armys radio cuscatlan said that the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front guerrillas also attacked the 3d infantry brigade with headquarters in san miguel a city 140 km east of the capital the radio station claimed there were no casualties among the troops","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0680","doctext":"Medical sources reported that at least 30 civilians were injured during intense clashes that erupted in the capital city San Salvador late last night and continued into the early hours of the morning The gunfire persisted nearly six hours after heavy shooting began at various key points around the city Around 130 AM on November 12 730 GMT Salvadoran guerrillas continued their attacks on military positions in Mejicanos in the northern part of the capital and in Ciudad Merliot on the southern end of San Salvador Media personnel witnessed at least 30 civilians being taken to public hospitals The army has yet to release an official statement regarding casualties among its units In a news update the armys Radio Cuscatlan reported that the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front guerrillas also attacked the 3rd Infantry Brigade based in San Miguel approximately 140 kilometers east of the capital According to the radio station there were no reported casualties among the troops","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0681","doctext":"we want to ask for everyones cooperation regarding the various activities that are taking place we want to thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation with our glorious armed forces who words indistinct the victory we are achieving against the enemies of the people the criminal terrorists of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front we also want to advise the people that collective transportation from the interior of the country toward san salvador will be allowed as of 0600 please we request your understanding and please do not move prior to 0600 stay tuned to this great national network which will bring you information on what the people must do we request the peoples cooperation everything that our glorious armed forces are doing right now is to safeguard the security of all the people who love peace and democracy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0681","doctext":"We seek everyones cooperation with the ongoing activities and express our gratitude for your understanding and support of our esteemed armed forces who are securing victories against the peoples enemies the FMLN terrorists Additionally we notify that collective transportation to San Salvador from the countryside will be permitted starting at 0600 We ask for your patience and request that you do not travel before this time Stay tuned to this national network for updates on necessary actions We need the peoples collaboration Our esteemed armed forces are working diligently to ensure the safety of all peace and democracyloving citizens","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0682","doctext":"tel aviv idf radio in hebrew at 1030 gmt on 12 november carries the following bulletin another brief update on the events in san salvador the daughter of the egyptian ambassador to el salvador is the one who was injured","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0682","doctext":"At 1030 GMT on 12 November Tel Aviv IDF Radio in Hebrew broadcasted A quick update on the situation in San Salvador the individual injured is the daughter of the Egyptian ambassador to El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0683","doctext":"at 2340 on 11 november fmln units using rpg7 rocket launchers grenade launchers and rifle fire attacked a paratrooper battalion at the comalapa airport we repeat the comalapa international airport was attacked at midnight we attacked a paratrooper battalion that was guarding the comalapa airport we used rpg7 rocket launchers grenade launchers and rifle fire we attacked aircraft both inside and outside the hangar the attack against the bracamonte battalion using 81mm mortars provoked a fire inside bracamonte battalion installations attention the report from comalapa states that three helicopters were completely destroyed one or two small planes destroyed and two hangars and the aircraft inside them partially destroyed the report states there were numerous casualties at the comalapa airport including air force pilots in sum three helicopters and one or two small planes were destroyed at comalapa airport as of now a total of four helicopters and one small plane have been destroyed as reported earlier an helicopter was downed in san miguel and fell over the panamerican highway the report states that at 0630 1230 gmt today fmln units downed an helicopter at the 15 september neighborhood in san miguel it fell on the panamerican highway this confirms our earlier report attention here is a report from the capital san salvador our combatants in the capital report that they have besieged the area between the intersection of the northern highway and north 5th avenue and the 1st ifantry brigadeas heard our forces have occupied positions in that area and northern avenue near panama street they have attacked all positions in the northern area attention attention in the capital in the area adjacent to the 1st infantry brigade we recovered rifles machineguns grenades and other materiel attention attention there are also reports of very successful attacks in escalon neighborhood our comrades are reporting from the capital that a national police truck which was leaving the monserrat garrison was ambushed we are told that this ambushed truck was going to reinforce staff installations in arce neighborhood","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0683","doctext":"At 2340 on 11 November FMLN units launched an assault on a paratrooper battalion stationed at Comalapa Airport using RPG7 rocket launchers grenade launchers and rifle fire It was reported that the Comalapa International Airport was attacked at midnight The paratrooper battalion guarding the airport was the target and the attackers used RPG7 rocket launchers grenade launchers and rifle fire Aircraft both inside and outside a hangar were attacked An assault using 81mm mortars on the Bracamonte battalion caused a fire within its installations According to the report from Comalapa three helicopters were completely destroyed one or two small planes were destroyed and two hangars along with the aircraft inside were partially destroyed There were numerous casualties at the airport including air force pilots In summary a total of three helicopters and one or two small planes were destroyed at Comalapa Airport Overall four helicopters and one small plane have been destroyed up to this point Previously a helicopter was downed in San Miguel and crashed onto the PanAmerican Highway At 0630 1230 GMT today FMLN units shot down a helicopter in the 15 September neighborhood in San Miguel causing it to fall on the PanAmerican Highway which confirms an earlier report In the capital San Salvador combatants have besieged the area between the intersection of the Northern Highway and North 5th Avenue and the 1st Infantry Brigade Forces have taken positions in that area and Northern Avenue near Panama Street attacking all positions in the northern vicinity Additionally in the capital near the 1st Infantry Brigade rifles machine guns grenades and other materiel were recovered There are also reports of highly successful attacks in the Escalon neighborhood From the capital it was reported that a national police truck leaving the Monserrat garrison was ambushed This ambushed truck was en route to reinforce staff installations in the Arce neighborhood","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0684","doctext":"nine hours after a series of attacks were launched simultaneously by the salvadoran guerrillas in different parts of the capital one can still hear the explosions of powerful bombs the strafing of rebel positions by air force helicopters and heavy rifle fire a highpowered bomb shook the afp offices in san salvador a few minutes ago it is just before daybreak 0500 on sunday morning from the windows one can see that the helicopters are dropping flares before firing to better locate their targets urban cells of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln attacked at least 10 military positions in the capital at 2000 on saturday night and the attacks are apparently continuing this morning in addition to attacking military positions the rebels also launched simultaneous attacks on the presidential palace president alfredo cristianis private home the home of ricardo alvarenga president of the congress and the installations of the central electoral council air force helicopter gunships are still firing at alleged guerrilla positions primarily in the northern part of san salvador an exchange of rifle fire has also intensified the noise can be heard throughout the capital where citizens are experiencing the worst anxiety of the past few years of civil war in el salvador on a national radio network the armed forces urged the people not to leave their homes before 0600 1200 gmt despite the intensity of the fighting the army has not yet reported on casualties on either side a military spokesman said over the radio network that the military units have surrounded the last rebel strongholds in ayutuxtepeque in the northern part of san salvador in ciudad delgado also on the northern side heavy fighting is continuing but our units are bringing the situation under control the military spokesman said over the radio network important sectors of the city remain dark because the guerrillas sabotaged several electric pylons at the same time that they launched the attacks on the military positions colonel rene emilio ponce chairman of the armed forces joint staff last week noted what he described as a preinsurrectional stage on the part of the fmln primarily in urban areas violence broke out on saturday morning when guerrilla urban commands launched a mortar attack on the national guard headquarters in the capital two children and eight other people three soldiers and five civilians were wounded","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0684","doctext":"Nine hours following a series of coordinated attacks by Salvadoran guerrillas across various parts of the capital the sounds of powerful bomb explosions air force helicopters strafing rebel positions and heavy rifle fire can still be heard A highpowered bomb recently shook the AFP offices in San Salvador It is just before dawn 0500 on Sunday morning From the windows one can observe helicopters dropping flares to better target their attacks Urban cells of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN attacked at least 10 military positions in the capital at 2000 on Saturday night and these assaults appear to be ongoing this morning Besides targeting military positions the rebels also launched attacks on the presidential palace President Alfredo Cristianis private home the home of Ricardo Alvarenga president of the congress and the installations of the central electoral council Air force helicopter gunships continue to fire at presumed guerrilla positions mainly in the northern area of San Salvador The exchange of rifle fire has also escalated The noise reverberates throughout the capital heightening anxiety among citizens who are enduring the worst of several years of civil war in El Salvador The armed forces via a national radio network have urged people to stay indoors until 0600 1200 GMT Despite fierce combat the army has yet to report casualties on either side A military spokesman stated on the radio that military units have encircled the last rebel strongholds in Ayutuxtepeque in the northern part of San Salvador In Ciudad Delgado also in the north heavy fighting continues but our units are gaining control the military spokesman reported Significant areas of the city remain without power due to guerrillas sabotaging multiple electric pylons coinciding with their attacks on military positions Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce chairman of the armed forces joint staff noted last week what he termed a preinsurrectional stage by the FMLN particularly in urban areas Violence erupted on Saturday morning when guerrilla urban commands launched a mortar attack on the National Guard headquarters in the capital wounding two children and eight others including three soldiers and five civilians","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0685","doctext":"the armed forces joint command is asking salvadoran citizens to please be calm and remain at home if they see any suspiciouslooking people or suspicious activity they are asked to please advise the nearest military garrison or dial 123 they are also urged to refrain from traveling in the streets because the terrorist criminals are using pickup trucks to harass personnel at some roadblocks this could cause problems for people attempting to go home or anywhere else therefore please avoid travelling in the streets remain wherever you are whether in an office a restaurant a workshop or at home please remain wherever you are","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0685","doctext":"The joint command of the armed forces requests Salvadoran citizens to stay calm and remain indoors If they notice any suspicious individuals or activities they should inform the nearest military post or call 123 Citizens are also advised to avoid traveling on the streets as terrorists are using pickup trucks to harass people at roadblocks which could pose dangers for those trying to go home or elsewhere It is strongly recommended to stay put whether at an office restaurant workshop or home Please stay where you are","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0686","doctext":"we have a report which says that farabundo marti national liberation front fmln forces have seized control of the san salvador santa ana highway interrupting traffic along this important highway to santa ana the 2d infantry brigade which is located at the santa isabel neighborhood in santa ana has been attacked and the fighting continued throughout the city early this morning the information reveals that roadblocks have been built on the highway to san salvador and the road to tacachico it has also been confirmed that three rifles were seized from the 2d infantry brigade troops attention reports from the capital confirm that fierce fighting has taken place around the 1st infantry brigade and lots of rifles machineguns and other weapons were seized from death squad leader colonel francisco elena fuentes troops at the 1st infantry brigade our men have seized the 1st infantry brigade troops rifles and machineguns while ambushes in different points of the capital have multiplied the armys detachments have been immobilized so the air force helicopters are now being used to evacuate personnel landing in several points of the capital which the army cannot reach meanwhile fmln forces attacked a police patrol car in the capital annihilated all the passengers and seized the vehicle","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0686","doctext":"We have received a report indicating that Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN forces have taken control of the highway between San Salvador and Santa Ana disrupting traffic on this crucial route The 2nd Infantry Brigade stationed in Santa Isabel neighborhood of Santa Ana was attacked and clashes continued throughout the city early this morning The report indicates that roadblocks have been set up on the highway to San Salvador and the road to Tacachico It has also been confirmed that three rifles were taken from the 2nd Infantry Brigade troops Additionally reports from the capital confirm intense fighting around the 1st Infantry Brigade where numerous rifles machineguns and other weapons were seized from Colonel Francisco Elena Fuentes death squad troops Our forces have captured the rifles and machineguns from the 1st Infantry Brigade troops while ambushes in various parts of the capital have increased Army detachments have been immobilized necessitating the use of air force helicopters to evacuate personnel landing in several parts of the capital that the army cannot access Meanwhile FMLN forces attacked a police patrol car in the capital killed all the passengers and seized the vehicle","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0687","doctext":"address you on this occasion to explain the situation which has arisen a reprehensible situation caused by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front which once again is endangering the lives of the civilian population in el salvador we believe it is unjustifiable under any circumstances for the fmln to carry out this type of action which is not a military action knowing that a peace process is underway these are actions that gochanges thought the salvadoran people are always the ones who pay most dearly for the f m l ns irrational attitude this is proved by the deplorable incident which occurred yesterday morning when two small children 4 years old and 1 year old died as a result of the f m l ns irrational actions we believe salvadoran people that the peace process is irreversible and it should occur and it has been supported not only by you as people who demand peace and tranquility but also by the international community throughout these months you have been the best witnesses of the efforts exerted by your government at the international level and of the supportcorrects himself the undeniable support received from all the nations who are friends of el salvador actions like the ones which the fmln is trying to carry out are no longer justifiable we would like to thank you this morning for the way in which you who are part of the salvadoran people as heard have behaved we cannot but state our gratitude for the many statements we have been hearing through the national network which began last night particularly the support you have given to your armed forces the armed forces are bent on stopping the terrorists and protecting you meaning the civilian population the armed forces are a professional corps and the armed forces are prepared to counter any irrational fmln action even this one which is only being carried out for publicity purposes with the support of the sandinist government which is issuing false statements through a network that has been established between radio sandino and radio venceremos salvadoran people our armed forces control the situation the armed forces have been able to do this thanks to your support and cooperation and the terrorists will be forced to gather in increasingly smaller places we believe that the armed forces will definitely control the situation in a short time however it is necessary to continue receiving your support the armed forces do not want under any circumstances to endanger the life of even one single civilian but they will see to it that the terrorists receive what they deserve on this occasion when they have caused so much damage to the population itself we believe it is necessary for you to heed the call not to go out on to the streets to stay at home or at the residence in which you are right now even if it is not your own because it is now a matter of time i repeat we do not want any more casualties as a result of the f m l ns irrational attitude continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0687","doctext":"I address you today to elucidate the situation that has emerged a condemnable situation instigated by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front once again jeopardizing the lives of civilians in El Salvador We find it indefensible under any circumstances for the fmln to engage in such actions which are not military operations especially with the peace process underway These actions are detrimental to the Salvadoran people who always bear the brunt of the fmlns irrational behavior This is evidenced by the tragic incident yesterday morning where two young children aged four and one lost their lives due to the fmlns senseless actions We firmly believe Salvadoran people that the peace process is irreversible and must proceed supported not only by you who yearn for peace and tranquility but also by the international community over these past months You have been witnesses to the efforts made by your government internationally and the undeniable support received from friendly nations Actions like those attempted by the fmln are no longer justifiable We express our gratitude this morning for your commendable behavior as part of the Salvadoran populace We cannot overstate our appreciation for the numerous statements of support we have received through the national network since last night particularly the backing you have given to your armed forces The armed forces are committed to halting the terrorists and safeguarding you the civilian population They are a professional body ready to counter any irrational fmln action including this one which is merely a publicity stunt supported by the Sandinist government disseminating false information through a network between Radio Sandino and Radio Venceremos Salvadoran people our armed forces have the situation under control This has been achievable thanks to your support and cooperation and the terrorists will be confined to increasingly smaller areas We believe the armed forces will fully control the situation shortly However your continued support is essential The armed forces do not want under any circumstances to endanger even a single civilian life but they will ensure that the terrorists face justice for causing such harm to the population We urge you to heed the call to stay off the streets remain at home or wherever you currently are even if it is not your residence as it is now a matter of time I reiterate we do not want any more casualties due to the fmlns irrational behavior","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0688","doctext":"san salvador domestic service in spanish at 1628 gmt on 12 november begins carrying live an address to the nation by president alfredo cristiani over a national radio and television network cristiani comments on the situation resulting from the recent attacks by the farabundo marti national liberation front guerrillas on various targets in san salvador and promises that the armed forces will bring the situation under control he vows that the authorities will win over the terrorists and urges the people to continue cooperating cristiani ends his speech at 1636 gmt further as available","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0688","doctext":"At 1628 GMT on 12 November San Salvadors domestic service in Spanish broadcasts a live address by President Alfredo Cristiani on a national radio and television network Cristiani discusses the situation after recent Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front guerrilla attacks on various San Salvador targets assuring that the armed forces will control the situation He pledges that the authorities will defeat the terrorists and calls on the public to keep cooperating Cristiani concludes his speech at 1636 GMT Further information will be provided as it becomes available","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0689","doctext":"the armed forces exists to protect you and that is what it wants to do however the armed forces must also carry out its constitutional duty which is to counter the terrorists who are the ones causing so many problems for our country and for you salvadoran people we regret the fact that 7 innocent persons have died and 23 have been injured these are persons who yesterday were probably thinking about enjoying themselves with their families and who today are dead as a result of those irrational actions the armed forces wants to protect your lives as best it can please salvadoran people let us remain inside our homes do not go out on the streets especially in the areas where sporadic incidents are still being reported we feel that it is necessary that you remain calm and always trust the armed forces this situation is going to be controlled it is going to be controlled and we are going to find those responsible for all the harm caused i have also summoned and met with the cabinet i believe that it is always necessary to analyze the attitude of the government and armed forces within our countrys legal framework i believe that this is the time for the terrorists to know that there are laws to fight their irrational actions we are studying whether it will be necessary to implement a state of siege and a curfew later we will advise you of the decision that the ministers may reach so that you will be informed i believe that if a state of siege and a curfew are discussed it is precisely to protect you to protect the civilians from the irrational fmln terrorists that is the only reason for this these measures are the tools that our state of law offers for the government and armed forces to protect your lives so that we will no longer have to regret incidents such as the ones we have seen the past 2 days we believe that your attitude deserves our recognition and the recognition of all the peoples of the world everyone has seen that the salvadoran people love democracy and freedom and do not want more violence and under no circumstances do they support these irrational actions carried out by the fmln salvadoran people the armed forces and the people will again win they will triumph over the fmln terrorists we ask you to continue supporting us that you continue to give us the opportunity to act effectively without endangering more civilian lives throughout the day we will continue to report on the situation and we repeat the armed forces will control the situation shortly thank you for your attention and your effective cooperation rest assured that your armed forces and your government will respond as you have ordered thank you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0689","doctext":"The armed forces exist to protect you and that is their goal However they must also fulfill their constitutional duty to combat the terrorists causing numerous problems for our nation and for you the Salvadoran people We regret the deaths of 7 innocent individuals and the injuries of 23 others These were people who likely planned to spend time with their families but are now casualties of these irrational actions The armed forces aim to safeguard your lives as effectively as possible We urge you Salvadoran people to stay inside your homes Avoid going out especially in areas where sporadic incidents are still being reported It is crucial to remain calm and trust the armed forces This situation will be controlled and those responsible for the harm will be found I have also convened and met with the cabinet Its essential to evaluate the governments and armed forces actions within our countrys legal framework Now is the time for terrorists to understand that laws exist to counter their irrational actions We are considering whether to implement a state of siege and a curfew and will inform you of any decisions made by the ministers If a state of siege and curfew are discussed it is solely to protect you and civilians from the irrational FMLN terrorists These measures are tools provided by our legal system to help the government and armed forces safeguard your lives preventing incidents like those witnessed in the past two days Your attitude deserves recognition from us and from people worldwide The Salvadoran people have shown their love for democracy and freedom and their disdain for violence and the irrational acts of the FMLN The armed forces and the people will triumph over the FMLN terrorists We ask for your continued support and for the opportunity to act effectively without further endangering civilian lives We will keep you updated throughout the day and we reiterate that the armed forces will soon control the situation Thank you for your attention and cooperation Rest assured that your armed forces and government will respond as you have requested Thank you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0690","doctext":"the armed forces inform the salvadoran people that several areas of san salvador have been attacked most of these attacks have been contained by the salvadoran armed forces the people are reminded that these terrorist actions can be carried out easily by small groups creating the impression of largescale attacks the armed forces is acting quickly and is cleaning up the areas that were attacked the people are asked to remain inside their homes drivers who must drive through critical areas please take the necessary precautions","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0690","doctext":"The Salvadoran armed forces announce that multiple regions in San Salvador have come under attack However most of these assaults have been managed by the military Citizens are reminded that these terrorist activities can be easily executed by small groups which can make them seem like largescale attacks The armed forces are responding swiftly and clearing the targeted areas Residents are advised to stay indoors Drivers who must pass through critical zones are urged to exercise caution","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0691","doctext":"the daughter of the egyptian ambassador to el salvador who has been identified by the red cross as nedina elkaches as received was wounded in this capital the evening of 11 november during heavy clashes between army troops and farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas the information was confirmed by salvadoran red cross spokesman carlos lopez who said that nedina elkaches was wounded near the presidential residence it was first reported that the wounded woman was the israeli ambassadors daughter but this news was denied today lopez added that a foreigner named erika suleman presumably a german national was killed in the same incident both were traveling in a car that was apparently caught in the crossfire between guerrillas and soldiers the red cross spokesman reported that the egyptian diplomats daughter who received two shots in the chest underwent emergency surgery in a capital city hospital and this morning her status is delicate but she is out of danger","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0691","doctext":"Nedina Elkaches the daughter of the Egyptian ambassador to El Salvador was injured in the capital on the evening of November 11 during intense clashes between army forces and Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN guerrillas The Salvadoran Red Cross through spokesman Carlos Lopez confirmed her identity and stated she was injured near the presidential residence Initially reports mistakenly identified the wounded woman as the daughter of the Israeli ambassador but this was later corrected Lopez further revealed that Erika Suleman believed to be a German national was killed in the same incident Both women were in a vehicle that was apparently caught in the crossfire between the guerrillas and soldiers The Red Cross spokesman reported that Nedina Elkaches who was shot twice in the chest underwent emergency surgery in a hospital in the capital This morning her condition is delicate but she is no longer in danger","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0692","doctext":"the salvadoran word indistinct is doing the same thing somoza did with the cities of nicaragua and the nicaraguan government is concerned over this over a massacre a genocide gainst the salvadoran people what is required is a peaceful solution of that conflict not the bombing of salvadoran cities when those airplanes bomb cities they are really bombing the civilian population how can they know who the bombs rockets or shots will hit it is a truly dangerous situation i urge the international community just as it becomes concerned carries out campaigns and makes statements when the nicaraguan government adopts harsh measures when these events are taking place in el salvador to draw attention to the situation the international community must speak out and prevent the bombing of salvadoran people and cities this morning brothers of nagorote i have walked these streets with a great deal of enthusiasm warmth and happiness you know perfectly well that the battle we are waging in the electoral field is the same battle we have waged in the military field with the contras the only difference being that this battle is in the electoral field the elections will be between nicaragua and the united states between nicaraguas independence and the united states which does not want nicaragua to be independent who then will we vote for on 25 november crowd response unmonitorable we must vote for nicaragua and we must invite all nicaraguans to vote for nicaragua even if those nicaraguans are not members of the fsln sandinist national liberation front even if those nicaraguans were members of other parties even if those nicaraguans were involved with somozism in the past it is a matter of voting for nicaragua against the imperialist policy it is a matter of choosing between nicaragua and the imperialist power and nicaragua is represented by the fsln no one must be mistaken about this applause the fsln is the only force that can guarantee stability for all the social and economic sectors of this country large small and mediumscale producers merchants industrialists everyone only the fsln can guarantee this because the uno national opposition unity is simply a mess of people a badly made and wrapped tamale that is what uno is and no one can eat it applause shouts you like baseball right you like baseball when the batter is up the pitcher throws and the batter hits the ball but the ball veers left what is that crowd responds foul to the left if he bats again and the ball goes the other way what is that crowd responds foul to the right and he hits it through the center way up there crowd responds home run it is a homerun therefore one should bat neither to the left nor to the right but through the center 25 in the fifth as heard you must hit a home run 25 in the fifth that is where the fsln is in the fifth that is where the vote must be cast and that is where silvio mayorga and all the people of nagarote will cast their votes for the fsln on 25 february 1990","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0692","doctext":"The Salvadoran entity is mirroring Somozas actions in Nicaragua which worries the Nicaraguan government about potential massacres or genocide against Salvadoran citizens A peaceful solution is needed not the bombing of Salvadoran cities as these attacks harm civilians indiscriminately I call on the international community to address this situation with the same urgency as when Nicaragua implements strict measures The international community must prevent the bombing of Salvadoran cities and people Today I walked through the streets of Nagarote with enthusiasm warmth and joy Our electoral battle mirrors our military struggle against the contras differing only in the field of engagement The upcoming elections on November 25 are a choice between Nicaraguas independence and US influence We must vote for Nicaragua inviting all Nicaraguans regardless of past political affiliations or party membership to do the same This is about choosing Nicaragua over imperialist policies and the FSLN embodies Nicaraguas interests The FSLN is the sole force capable of ensuring stability for all social and economic sectors including producers merchants and industrialists In contrast the UNO is disorganized and ineffective Imagine baseball when a batter hits to the left or right its a foul but a hit through the center is a home run Similarly on February 25 the vote must go to the FSLN positioned at number five where Silvio Mayorga and the people of Nagarote will cast their votes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0693","doctext":"salvadoran central american latin american brothers you are listening to radio venceremos the voice of people who are struggling with determination to attain democracy we report to our fighters that have been able to tune in to all our people and the people of the world that the flmn farabundo marti national liberation front forces have conducted more than 18 hours of heroic combat in san salvador the countrys main cities and in the highways at this point our men have downed two helicopters and destroyed three more helicopters that were on land this brings the total number of helicopters taken out of combat to five we have also damaged two more army armed vehicles and this brings the total to half a dozen these numbers have been confirmed we have also destroyed 12 light tanks our personnel have taken control of the municipal mayors offices in several places throughtout the country including the capital city also in san salvador we have taken several prisoners of war they are part of the repressive forces of the national police and the belloso battalion we have also confiscated a large supply of war materiel from the fascists enemy forces these weapons are now in the hands of our people and are now going to be used to shoot the fascists these weapons are in the hands of people who are willing to use them to attain justice for the murders of febe elizabeth velasquez other cooperativists the ten union leaders and msgr arnulfo romero these weapons in the hands of the people are a guarantee for justice democracy and peace attention attention this is last minute information that has been received by radio venceremos attention salvadorans and press agencies that are monitoring our guerrilla radio station we have received reports that bombings continue in san salvador indiscrminate bombing continues in san salvador we have received reports of indiscriminate bombing in zacamil soyapango and san marcos neighborhoods thousands of people live in these areas these neighborhoods are densely populated we also received the report that a death squad headed by colonel francisco elena fuentes has again taken actions against a civilian population just because they are unable to combat our personnel this squad entered the salvadoran university from the area where the 1st infantry brigade is located we must note that the university is near the 1st infantry brigade headquarters they captured 13 civilians blindfolded tied and took them into that military headquarters elena fuentes that repudiable murderer that assassin gorrilla cowardly attacks the civilian population as he is unable to combat the peoples armed personnel fuentes is unable to strike back so he attacks mothers and union members this is what this twobit colonel is accustomed to doing he strikes out at the people let him come out and fight the rebels in san salvador our people are sick and tired of death squads poverty repression and fascist totalitarianism we are totally decided and firmly determined to overcome the fascist latandona officers name given to 1966 graduates of captain gerardo barrios military academy salvadoran people as one strong fist let us all join together and strike the fascists lets take it to the hilt","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0693","doctext":"Salvadoran Central American and Latin American brothers you are tuned into Radio Venceremos the voice of those resolutely fighting for democracy We inform our fighters who can hear us our people and the world that the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front forces have engaged in over 18 hours of valiant combat in San Salvador the main cities and on the highways Our fighters have brought down two helicopters and destroyed three more on the ground totaling five helicopters out of action Additionally we have damaged two more army vehicles bringing the total to six and these figures have been verified We have also destroyed 12 light tanks Our forces have taken control of municipal mayors offices in various locations across the country including the capital In San Salvador we have captured several prisoners of war part of the repressive National Police and Belloso Battalion forces We have seized a significant amount of war materiel from the fascist enemy forces now in our peoples hands to fight for justice for the murders of Febe Elizabeth Velasquez other cooperativists the ten union leaders and Msgr Arnulfo Romero These weapons now wielded by our people are a pledge for justice democracy and peace Attention attention this is the latest information received by Radio Venceremos Attention Salvadorans and press agencies monitoring our guerrilla radio station Reports indicate that bombings continue in San Salvador Indiscriminate bombings persist in San Salvador Zacamil Soyapango and San Marcos neighborhoods which are densely populated with thousands of residents Additionally a death squad led by Colonel Francisco Elena Fuentes has again targeted civilians because they cannot fight our forces This squad entered Salvadoran University near the 1st Infantry Brigade headquarters capturing 13 civilians blindfolding tying them up and taking them into the military headquarters Elena Fuentes that despicable murderer cowardly attacks civilians as he cannot fight the peoples armed forces targeting mothers and union members This is typical behavior for this twobit colonel he strikes at the people Let him come out and fight the rebels in San Salvador Our people are fed up with death squads poverty repression and fascist totalitarianism We are fully resolved and determined to defeat the fascist Latandona officers graduates of the 1966 Captain Gerardo Barrios Military Academy Salvadoran people united as one strong fist let us join together and strike the fascists Lets take it to the end","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0694","doctext":"san salvador domestic service in spanish at 2005 gmt on 12 november begins coverage of a live speech by salvadoran defense minister general rafael humberto larios on the ongoing rebel offensive in el salvador larios begins by assuring the salvadoran people that the armed forces will spare no effort or sacrifice in defending the salvadoran people he adds we are deeply thankful for the encouragement the people have given the armed forces we take it as a challenge and you can rest assured salvadoran people that just as i a soldier of this fatherland and of our armed forces have all of those behind me have the same resolve to struggle and the same spirit to face today tomorrow and always the terrorist challenge to which today and in the coming hours we will respond by giving them a lesson in professionalism my attitude is precisely one of defending and guaranteeing those rights that spirit and that resolve and of defending and guaranteeing the supreme postulates contained in the constitution regarding the ongoing fighting in san salvador larios says the main problems now are in the northern sector of the the capital city we believe that we will have full control of the situation within the next few hours meanwhile salvadoran people have faith hope and confidence in your armed forces in god and in the democratic institutions of our people thank you and good afternoon larios concludes his address at 2013 gmt further as available","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0694","doctext":"Salvadoran Defense Minister General Rafael Humberto Larios addressed the nation in a live speech broadcasted by San Salvador Domestic Service in Spanish at 2005 GMT on November 12 concerning the ongoing rebel offensive in El Salvador Larios reassured the Salvadoran citizens that the armed forces are committed to making every effort and sacrifice to protect them He expressed gratitude for the publics support viewing it as a challenge that the armed forces are prepared to meet with determination and spirit in confronting the terrorist threats both now and in the future He emphasized his dedication to upholding the rights spirit and resolve enshrined in the constitution Addressing the current battles in San Salvador Larios mentioned that the primary issues are located in the northern part of the capital but anticipated regaining full control within hours He urged the Salvadoran people to maintain faith hope and confidence in their armed forces in God and in the democratic institutions of their nation Larios concluded his speech at 2013 GMT expressing thanks and wishing everyone a good afternoon Further updates will be provided as available","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0695","doctext":"civilian authorities in the city of huancayo 415 km east of lima have reported that 35 explosions were reported today before the opening of the balloting stations for the municipal elections the explosions did not result in any casualties according to official reports in huaraz the capital of ancash department 409 km north of lima eight explosions were reported near the houses of the prefect governor a district mayor and an agriculture ministry official as well as near four shops and warehouses of a stateowned enterprise in huancayo the capital of junin department the house of a candidate several shops some government offices and schools have been bombed according to the local prefecture saturnino palomino tunqui 25 was injured while he was standing in a line in front of one of the five schools where votes are being cast in huancayo the bullet was the same caliber as those used by the army the terrorist shining path has called an armed strike from 11 november until 13 november in junin ayacucho pasco and huanuco departments the armed strike today caused serious delays in the bus service as peruvians go to elect about 13700 local provincial and district officials including mayors and council members in the cities of huancayo and huaraz the armed forces which along with the national police have been mobilized nationwide to protect the elections were in charge of bus service on 11 november the shining path dynamited a bus near the cities of huancayo and huaraz after the passengers were forced to disembark","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0695","doctext":"Civilian authorities in Huancayo located 415 km east of Lima reported 35 explosions today before the municipal election polling stations opened No casualties were reported In Huaraz the capital of Ancash department 409 km north of Lima eight explosions occurred near the houses of the prefect governor a district mayor and an agriculture ministry official as well as near four shops and warehouses of a stateowned enterprise In Huancayo the explosions targeted the house of a candidate several shops some government offices and schools according to the local prefecture Saturnino Palomino Tunqui 25 was injured while standing in line at one of the five schools where voting was taking place in Huancayo with the bullet matching the caliber used by the army The terrorist group Shining Path declared an armed strike from November 11 to November 13 in the Junin Ayacucho Pasco and Huanuco departments This armed strike caused significant delays in bus services as Peruvians went to elect approximately 13700 local provincial and district officials including mayors and council members In Huancayo and Huaraz the armed forces and national police mobilized nationwide to secure the elections managed the bus services On November 11 Shining Path dynamited a bus near Huancayo and Huaraz after forcing the passengers to disembark","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0696","doctext":"the people are punishing the fmln this violence this bloodshed caused by this terrorist aggression specifically that blood is precisely the inspiration we have for defeating and breaking the will to fight of this terrorist fmln we will prevail we will win first because we have the truth second because we believe that as christians god is with us and third because we have an indomitable esprit de corps as a professional army and we are determined today as before and as always to defend our territory our history our values our principles and to defend and protect the dignity of each and every salvadoran citizen we are deeply thankful to our people for their courageous and heroic attitude we are deeply thankful for the encouragement the people have given the armed forces we take it as a challenge and you can rest assured salvadoran people that just as i a soldier of this fatherland and of our armed forces have all of those behind me have the same resolve to struggle and the same spirit to face today tomorrow and always the terrorist challenge to which today and in the coming hours we will respond by giving them a lesson in professionalism our attitude is precisely one of defending and guaranteeing those rights that spirit and that resolve and of defending and guaranteeing the supreme postulates contained in the constitution salvadoran people we ask for your confidence faith and hope in god and in the armed forces rest assured that very shortly we will have victory on our side thank you for the support for the encouragement and salvadoran people receive from the armed forces respectful and cordial greetings and the assurances that your armed forces will very soon resolve this violence imposed by international terrorism as the president of the republic requested we recommend that you remain calm and stay at home i believe that for reasons of your own security it is not advisable to leave your homes the situation is being controlled slowly the main problems now are in the northern sector of the capital city we believe that we will have full control of the situation within the next few hours meanwhile salvadoran people have faith hope and confidence in your armed forces in god and in the democratic institutions of our people thank you and good afternoon","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0696","doctext":"The populace is retaliating against the FMLN This brutality this bloodshed instigated by terrorist actionsspecifically that bloodis precisely what drives us to defeat and demoralize the terrorist FMLN We will triumph we will succeed Firstly because we possess the truth secondly because we believe that as Christians God is with us and thirdly because we have an unyielding esprit de corps as a professional military and we are resolute todayas in the past and alwaysto defend our land our history our values our principles and to safeguard the dignity of every Salvadoran citizen We are profoundly grateful to our people for their brave and heroic stance We deeply appreciate the encouragement the populace has extended to the armed forces We perceive it as a challenge and you can be assured Salvadoran people that just as I a soldier of this nation and of our armed forces have all those behind me share the same resolve to fight and the same spirit to confronttoday tomorrow and alwaysthe terrorist threat to which today and in the coming hours we will respond with a demonstration of professionalism Our stance is precisely one of defending and ensuring those rights that spirit and that resolve and of upholding the supreme principles enshrined in the constitution Salvadoran people we request your trust faith and hope in God and in the armed forces Be assured that very soon we will achieve victory Thank you for your support for the encouragement andSalvadoran peoplereceive respectful and cordial greetings from the armed forces and the assurance that your armed forces will soon resolve this violence imposed by international terrorism As the President of the Republic has requested we advise you to remain calm and stay at home For your own safety it is wise not to leave your homes The situation is gradually being brought under control The primary issues are now in the northern sector of the capital city We believe that we will have full control of the situation within the next few hours Meanwhile Salvadoran people have faith hope and confidence in your armed forces in God and in the democratic institutions of our people Thank you and good afternoon","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0697","doctext":"here is report from the countrys central zone namely san salvador and the outskirts area play close attention the report says that fmln farabundo marti national liberation front fighters fighters of the great army of the red flag with the white star of the workers army which will honorably hoist our fatherlands white and blue flagchanges thought we report that guerrilla units attacked the cel lempa river hydroelectric executive commission ministation in agua caliente soyapango san miguel department the attack was carried out with grenades our personnel are maintaining barricades from the los alpes neighborhood to the heart of soyapango the enemy has sent the treasury polices libertador battalion to reinforce positions near the prados de venecia neighborhood during the fighting the enemy sustained several casualties a subsergeant was killed the guerrilla units are maintaining control of the bosques del rio neighborhood and in san jose los angeles unicentro los conacastes areas and el pepeto neighborhood in these areas our forces inflicted 50 casualties on the fascist army including a full section of the paratroopers battalion earlier we reported that a hughes500 helicopter was damaged another report from northern san salvador indicates that guerrilla units that entered apopa 12 kms from san salvador took control of the tical 1 and 2 nuevo apopa san andres la crucita madre tierra and sierra nuestra neighborhoods in this sector five casualties were inflicted on the 1st infantry brigades libertad battalion and three casaulties on the national guard fighting is raging at the center of apopa and five more casualties were inflicted on the paratroopers battalion in the san jose 2 neighbhorhood in soyapango one uh1h helicopter was severly damaged in this sector this is a last minute report that has reached radio venceremos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0697","doctext":"Here is a report from the central area of the country specifically San Salvador and its outskirts Please pay close attention According to the report FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front fighters members of the great army of the red flag with the white star of the workers army who will proudly raise our nations white and blue flag shifts focus We report that guerrilla units attacked the CEL Lempa River Hydroelectric Executive Commission ministation in Agua Caliente Soyapango in the San Miguel department The attack was executed using grenades Our forces have set up barricades from the Los Alpes neighborhood to the center of Soyapango The enemy has dispatched the Treasury Polices Libertador Battalion to bolster positions near the Prados de Venecia neighborhood In the skirmishes the enemy incurred multiple casualties including the death of a subsergeant Guerrilla units are holding control over the Bosques del Rio neighborhood and areas such as San Jose Los Angeles Unicentro Los Conacastes and El Pepeto neighborhood In these regions our forces caused 50 casualties to the fascist army including an entire section of the paratroopers battalion Previously we reported that a Hughes500 helicopter was damaged Another update from northern San Salvador indicates that guerrilla units that infiltrated Apopa 12 kms from San Salvador took over the Tical 1 and 2 Nuevo Apopa San Andres La Crucita Madre Tierra and Sierra Nuestra neighborhoods In this sector five casualties were inflicted on the 1st Infantry Brigades Libertad Battalion and three on the National Guard Intense fighting continues in the center of Apopa with five more casualties reported in the paratroopers battalion in the San Jose 2 neighborhood in Soyapango Additionally one UH1H helicopter was severely damaged in this area This is a lastminute report received by Radio Venceremos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0698","doctext":"in the city of usulutan usulutan department our units are holding positions in the north of that city they also hold positions in the west in the area around the usulutan hospital our fighters are holding positions in the north west and east of usulutan city meanwhile in zacatecoluca our units are holding positions in the santa lucia la esperanza and analco neighborhoods figthing took place close to the trenches of the armed forces engineers military detachment dmifa our salute to fighters who are holding positions in zacateluca the capital of la paz department and in usulutan city","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0698","doctext":"In Usulutan city within the Usulutan department our units are stationed in the northern part of the city They are also positioned in the western area near Usulutan hospital Our fighters maintain their positions in the north west and east of the city Concurrently in Zacatecoluca our units are entrenched in the Santa Lucia La Esperanza and Analco neighborhoods There was combat near the trenches of the armed forces engineers military detachment DMIFA We salute the fighters holding their ground in Zacatecoluca the capital of La Paz department and in Usulutan city","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0699","doctext":"radio venceremos now announces to our people as well as to the national and international press war report no 1 on our national military manuever at 2000 on 11 november 0200 gmt on 12 november the fmln farabundo marti national front launched the military political plan drafted by the general command consisting of a national military maneuver called out with the fascists febe elizabeth lives the plan began with an attack from at least 50 directions on the enemy positions in the city of san salvador since that time our units have been waging fierce combat with the enemy forces occupying positions in various parts of the city that we are still holding other groups later joined the maneuver and attacked in the cities of san miguel zacatecoluca usulutan santa ana chalatenango and the comalapa international airport there were also dozens of attacks against positions in towns and highways of the country after 18 hours of combat the following are the estimated results over 400 casualties on the armed forces including killed and wounded 12 armored vehicles have been destroyed 3 helicopters and 1 or 2 small small airplanes were destroyed on the ground and 2 helicopters were downed tens of thousands of cartridges over 50 rifles machineguns and other types of weapons have been recovered these results greatly exceed the expectations of this maneuver due to the impact and effectiveness of the fighting our fighters have fulfilled this part of the plan in a daring courageous and effective manner proving their high combat morale now they must hold the positions they have taken thus guaranteeing that the goals of the plan are achieved we denounce the indiscriminate bombing by the salvadoran air force we call on the people to protect themselves from the bombing to do this the people are counting on support and guidance from our fighters we also call on the countrys civilian population to join those who have already joined the combat or are helping our forces we call on the soldiers and officers forced to fight against their own people to suspend the bombing to refuse to carry out a genocidal action and to desert and join our forces we urge international humanitarian organizations and relief groups to help protect civilians who are being harassed by the army or who are in any other emergency situation out with the fascists febe elizabeth velasquez lives signed fmln general command el salvador 12 november 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0699","doctext":"Radio Venceremos now informs our people along with the national and international media of war report no 1 concerning our national military operation At 2000 on 11 November 0200 GMT on 12 November the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front initiated the militarypolitical plan formulated by the general command named Out with the fascists Febe Elizabeth lives The operation commenced with an assault from at least 50 different points on enemy positions within San Salvador Since then our units have been engaged in intense combat with enemy forces securing various positions in the city that remain under our control Additional groups later joined the operation launching attacks in San Miguel Zacatecoluca Usulutan Santa Ana Chalatenango and the Comalapa International Airport There have also been numerous attacks on positions in towns and highways throughout the country After 18 hours of fighting the estimated outcomes are over 400 casualties among the armed forces including dead and wounded 12 armored vehicles destroyed 3 helicopters and 1 or 2 small airplanes destroyed on the ground and 2 helicopters shot down tens of thousands of cartridges over 50 rifles machine guns and other types of weapons have been seized These results significantly surpass the expectations for this operation due to the impact and effectiveness of the combat Our fighters have executed this portion of the plan with bravery courage and efficiency demonstrating their high combat morale They must now maintain the positions they have captured thereby ensuring the objectives of the plan are met We condemn the indiscriminate bombing by the Salvadoran Air Force We urge the populace to protect themselves from the bombings with support and guidance from our fighters We also call on the countrys civilian population to join those already engaged in combat or assisting our forces We appeal to the soldiers and officers compelled to fight against their own people to cease the bombings refuse to conduct genocidal actions and to desert and join our forces We implore international humanitarian organizations and relief groups to help safeguard civilians being harassed by the army or facing other emergency situations Out with the fascists Febe Elizabeth Velasquez lives signed FMLN General Command El Salvador 12 November 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0700","doctext":"colonel francisco elena fuentes commander of the 1st infantry brigade today refuted the charges raised by the nongovernmental human rights commission that his brigade has death squads and clandestine jails the charge which was raised on 13 october by the nongovernmental human rights commission links the 1st infantry brigade with the death squads the commission presented the testimony of cesar vielman joya martinez a former soldier in the 1st infantry brigade who described in a video report filmed in mexico how the clandestine structures in that military garrison operate according to joya these clandestine structures are directed by highranking officers who kidnap murder and cause the disapperance of labor union members after denying all charges against him and his garrison col elena said that joya indeed served in the 1st infantry brigade that he deserted when he was placed under investigation for overriding his authority and that it was proved later that on 5 july at tres ceibas canton in apopa he murdered a peasant and tortured another one who died later at rosales hospital begin recording elena this man is a murderer deserter and thief immediately after we learned about the abuses of authority he committed at the 1st brigade we placed him under investigation he fled from the garrison when he realized that the high command had ordered the investigation i wish to state that there is no group of death squads as was stated in a certain newscast because we are professionals and do not have these kinds of forces which we might call obscure we act according to law this is what i can tell you i also wish to state that i have here in my hands a record that was built since the first day this individual committed the abuses of authority he was taken to an operation in the nejapa area where he captured eight people and murdered one he then took them to the 1st brigade and one of them was severly beaten end recording the national guard is in charge of investigating these murders and the case is at the 1st peace court according to col elena the deserter was recruited during february 1989 committed the murders on 5 july and deserted from the 1st brigade in august based on the video report he may be living in mexico from which it was hinted the former soldiers extradition may be requested finally col elena denied that any clandestine jails have ever existed in his military garrison he also denied that a fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation woman leader by the last name of chan chang is being held prisoner there","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0700","doctext":"Colonel Francisco Elena Fuentes leader of the 1st Infantry Brigade today dismissed allegations from the nongovernmental human rights commission that his brigade operates death squads and secret jails These accusations made on October 13 involve the brigade in extrajudicial killings The commissions claims were supported by Cesar Vielman Joya Martinez an exsoldier of the brigade who in a video filmed in Mexico detailed the clandestine operations reportedly run by senior officers involving kidnapping murder and the disappearance of labor unionists Colonel Elena refuting all allegations acknowledged Joyas service in the brigade but noted he deserted after being investigated for overstepping his authority Elena further claimed Joya killed a peasant and tortured another who later died at Tres Ceibas Canton Apopa on July 5 Elena labeled Joya a murderer deserter and thief asserting that upon discovering Joyas abuses an investigation was launched prompting Joya to flee Elena emphasized that no death squads exist within the brigade which operates lawfully He presented a record of Joyas misdeeds including capturing and murdering people during a mission in Nejapa The National Guard is investigating these murders with the case currently in the 1st Peace Court Joya recruited in February 1989 committed the murders in July and deserted in August The video suggests he might be in Mexico with possible extradition hinted Elena also denied the existence of secret jails in the brigade and refuted claims that a FENASTRAS woman leader named Chan Chang is imprisoned there","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0701","doctext":"we have received a last minute report from san miguel we have been informed that pay special attention during clashes with the enemy in la esmeralda neighborhood in san miguel our rebel army confiscated three 22mm rifles two 38cal pistols one 22mm pistol and one czech pistol on 6th east street of the city an enemy officer and a sergeant were killed and two soldiers were captured we repeat two soldiers were captured at 6th east street in san miguel one of the soldiers surrendered to the people because he was wounded there is a marked difference between the enemy and our guerrilla army when fascist troops capture wounded rebels in san salvador they question them first at the national guard and 1st infantry brigade headquarters and then murder them our army respects the geneva agreements we continue our san miguel reporting at 1030 today we destroyed a light tank on 6th north avenue thereby increasing the number of light tanks that we have destroyed all over the country other reports that have been received by radio venceremos indicate that the total number of casualties in zacatecoluca as of 1618 is 45 including two section chiefs heavy fighting continues in zacatecoluca neiborhoods in soyapango where we had received a report of 50 casualties we have now been informed that the number of casualties inflicted on the enemy has increased to 70 we have inflicted 70 casualties on air force commander general juan rafael bustillos criminal air force this number includes an officer we have inflicted 10 casualties on the treasury police forces we have received reports that 3 helicopters were damaged in soyapango where clashes have ensued and continue at 1619 reports from san salvador and san miguel indicate that at this time clashes are increasing in intensity in both places a few minutes ago we received a report from san miguel that our comrades were in good spirits and forcing the 3d infantry brigade troops to withdraw","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0701","doctext":"We have a latebreaking report from San Miguel Notably during confrontations with the enemy in La Esmeralda neighborhood in San Miguel our rebel forces seized three 22mm rifles two 38caliber pistols one 22mm pistol and one Czech pistol On 6th East Street an enemy officer and a sergeant were killed and two soldiers were captured We emphasize two soldiers were captured on 6th East Street in San Miguel with one soldier surrendering due to injuries There is a stark contrast between the enemy and our guerrilla forces When fascist troops capture wounded rebels in San Salvador they interrogate them at the National Guard and 1st Infantry Brigade headquarters before executing them Our forces adhere to the Geneva Conventions Continuing our San Miguel coverage at 1030 today we destroyed a light tank on 6th North Avenue adding to the total number of light tanks destroyed across the country Other reports from Radio Venceremos indicate that as of 1618 total casualties in Zacatecoluca have reached 45 including two section chiefs with heavy fighting ongoing in the neighborhoods In Soyapango where we initially reported 50 casualties the number has now risen to 70 enemy casualties including an officer inflicted on General Juan Rafael Bustillos air force Additionally we have inflicted 10 casualties on the treasury police forces Reports state that three helicopters were damaged in Soyapango where clashes continue as of 1619 Updates from San Salvador and San Miguel show that the intensity of clashes is escalating in both locations A recent report from San Miguel confirms that our comrades are in high spirits and successfully pushing back the 3rd Infantry Brigade troops","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0702","doctext":"a guerrilla member died on saturday 11 november while attacking the residence of legislative assembly vice president roberto angulo who escaped the attack unharmed according to witnesses urban guerrilla members entered the rightwing nationalist republican alliance arena leaders residence where several shots were fired but there are no official reports on the casualties the residence is located in campestre neighborhood which is located in northwestern san salvador close to salvadoran president alfredo cristianis residence and the presidential house which were also attacked last evening armed forces chief of staff colonel rene emilio ponce confirmed the attack on cristianis residence but the president escaped unharmed and is in a safe place angulos neighbors said that the deputy was not injured because he managed to escape to a neighbors house from where several people opened fire against the rebels one of the attacking guerrillas died in front of angulos residence and his body was found this morning congress president ricardo alvarenga valdiviesos house which is located in miramonte neighborhood in western san salvador was also attacked the rebels also attacked the general arce neighborhood a military housing complex as well as the 1st infantry brigade headquarters and the national police headquarters in zacamil one of the most denselypopulated neighborhoods in northern san salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0702","doctext":"On Saturday November 11 a guerrilla member was killed during an attack on Legislative Assembly Vice President Roberto Angulos residence Angulo escaped the incident unscathed Witnesses reported that urban guerrilla members infiltrated the home of the rightwing Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA leader and fired several shots though no official casualty reports have been released The residence situated in the Campestre neighborhood in northwestern San Salvador is near President Alfredo Cristianis home and the presidential house both of which were assaulted the previous evening Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce Armed Forces Chief of Staff confirmed the attack on Cristianis residence but the president was unharmed and taken to a secure location Neighbors of Angulo stated that the deputy evaded injury by fleeing to a nearby house where several individuals exchanged gunfire with the rebels One of the guerrillas was killed in front of Angulos home with the body being discovered the following morning The residence of Congress President Ricardo Alvarenga Valdivieso located in the Miramonte neighborhood in western San Salvador also came under attack Additionally the guerrillas targeted the General Arce military housing complex the 1st Infantry Brigade headquarters and the National Police headquarters in the denselypopulated Zacamil neighborhood in northern San Salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0703","doctext":"good afternoon salvadoran people on 19 march our government was elected by the salvadoran people who demanded political stability peaceful coexistence as well as judicial and social security in our country these irrational actions that the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front has unleashed in the last few days and particularly as of yesterday make it necessary for the government of the republic to take action to take firm action within the legal framework of our country we must accept the peoples mandate of 19 march and the government must now respond with firm action within the legal framework we must respond because the fmln is attacking the civilian population more than anyone else in a brutal and savage manner the armed forces of el salvador are controlling the situation and they have controlled the situation however these fmln terrorists who already feel they have been defeated by the armed forces are now beginning to carry out indiscriminate acts of terrorism they are even going as far as entering innocent homes to pressure families who are trying to live through these harsh times that all salvadorans have experienced that is why we must act firmly but within the law to this effect salvadoran people the council of ministers met at 1400 in the presidential house to try to solve something we are completely sure is what the salvadoran people want when we sat down to talk with the members of the cabinet we recalled article 2 of our constitution which says all persons have a right to life physical and moral integrity freedom security work property and the right to be protected and have their lives and possessions defended that is why the council of ministers this afternoon made a decision based on the legal mechanisms granted to it by the constitution first salvadoran people i will read article 29 of the constitution which reads as follows article 29 in cases of war invasion of the territory rebellion sedition catastrophe epidemic or other general calamity or in cases of grave disruption of the public order the guarantees estalished in articles 5 article 6 subparagraph 1 article 7 subparagraph 1 and article 24 can be suspended except when referring to meetings or groups for religious cultural economic and sports purposes the suspension can affect the entire country or part of it and will be done through a decree issued by the legislative branch or the executive branch as appropriate the guarantees contained in article 12 subparagraph 2 and in article 13 subparagraph 2 of the constitution can be suspended when the legislative branch so decides by a threefourths majority vote of the elected deputies but the administrative suspension detencion administrativa should not be longer than 15 days the suspension of the constitutional guarantees will not exceed 30 days once this period expires the suspension can be extended for a similar period of time through a new decree if the circumstances that led to it continue if that decree is not issued the suspended guarantees will be fully restored as you will see this article states that it is the legislative branch or the executive branch as appropriate changes thought for that purpose we act based on article 167 no 6 which reads it is up to the council of ministers to suspend and restore the constitutional guarantees mentioned in article 29 of this constitution if the legislative assembly is not in session continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0703","doctext":"Good afternoon Salvadoran citizens On March 19 our government was chosen by the people of El Salvador who sought political stability peaceful coexistence as well as judicial and social security in our nation The irrational actions that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN has unleashed recently especially starting yesterday have compelled the government to take decisive action within the legal boundaries of our country We must honor the peoples mandate from March 19 and respond firmly yet legally The FMLN is brutally attacking the civilian population more than anyone else The armed forces of El Salvador have controlled the situation yet these FMLN terrorists feeling defeated by the military are now resorting to indiscriminate acts of terrorism They are even invading innocent homes to pressure families enduring these difficult times Therefore we must act decisively but lawfully This afternoon at 1400 the Council of Ministers convened at the Presidential House to address what we are confident is the will of the Salvadoran people During our discussion with the cabinet members we recalled Article 2 of our constitution which guarantees the right to life physical and moral integrity freedom security work property and protection of lives and possessions Consequently the Council of Ministers made a decision this afternoon based on the legal mechanisms provided by the constitution First I will read Article 29 of the constitution which states that in cases of war invasion rebellion sedition catastrophe epidemic or other general calamity or serious public disorder the guarantees established in Articles 5 6 subparagraph 1 7 subparagraph 1 and 24 can be suspended except for meetings or groups for religious cultural economic and sports purposes The suspension can apply to the entire country or part of it and will be enacted through a decree issued by the legislative or executive branch as appropriate The guarantees in Article 12 subparagraph 2 and Article 13 subparagraph 2 can be suspended by a threefourths majority vote of the legislative branch but administrative detention should not exceed 15 days The suspension of constitutional guarantees will not exceed 30 days After this period the suspension can be extended for another similar period through a new decree if the initial circumstances persist Without such a decree the suspended guarantees will be fully restored As indicated this article specifies the legislative or executive branchs authority in these matters Acting based on Article 167 no 6 it is the Council of Ministers responsibility to suspend and restore the constitutional guarantees mentioned in Article 29 if the legislative assembly is not in session","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0704","doctext":"in the first case the council of ministers will immediately notify the legislative assemblys directorate board of the reasons for such a measure and the actions that were carried out in regard to the measure salvadoran people in accordance with the judicial norms stated in our constitution today the council of ministers has decided to declare a state of seige as a measure to protect the salvadoran people who are being unjustly attacked by the irrationality and savagery of the fmlns terrorism which the government of the republic cannot and must not allow tomorrow we will submit to the legislative assemblys directorate board the minutes of the meeting in which the council of ministers today decided to suspend the constitutional rights stated in article 29 of the constitution of the republic in this regard we wish to issue an appeal to the political parties this is not the time to remain doubtful now is the time for all those who intend to work within a democratic system to state in a categorical manner that they abide by and support the republics institutions and the democratic process that allows them to work and peacefully wage a struggle to attain power we can no longer allow political parties to question whether or not the fmln is or is not trying to do away with the rights that the salvadoran people have demanded time and again in a democratic way we also urge the diplomatic corps to tell their respective peoples and governments of the true nature of the fmln and how it wants to subjugate the salvadoran people they must also listen and condemn daniel ortega for what he has been saying these days he should be condemned because he has been trying to confuse the international community by saying that in el salvador the government has been carrying out indiscriminate bombings however everybody here knows that the fmln has been planting bombs and so far 8 civilians have been killed and more than 100 have been wounded as a result of that indiscriminate terrorism it is necessary to condemn ortega and make him responsible for sending the weapons used to kill and to bleed the salvadoran people to death he should no longer be allowed to continue these actions while trying to hide them and to deceive the international community it is also time to openly condemn the fmln for its irrational actions everybody knows that since the 1st day of this administration the government of the republic offered to begin a dialogue process it offered to solve this problem through rational and peaceful means since that is what the salvadoran people wanted and that is what they demanded on 19 march election day we can no longer allow the fmln leaders to travel freely throughout the world in an attempt to disinform the international community which instead of falling into the trap of disinformation should categorically condemn the fmlns irrational actions words indistinct we are not issuing this call to the diplomatic corps on behalf of the salvadoran government we are making this call on behalf of the salvadoran people who are subject to the savagery of indiscriminate terrorism we issue this call because we believe and we are convinced that the salvadoran people do not deserve this fate the salvadoran people do not deserve to be attacked with terrorist bombs they should not be facing the threats the fmln is trying to carry out the salvadoran people have shown the world during these long 10 years that they want peace democracy progress and do not want to live under systems that are already obsolete in history that are no longer justified or accepted at this time when the world is evolving toward peace and democracy on behalf of the people we are asking you to condemn the fmlns irrational attitude we also want to tell the fmln that the armed forces are supporting their people and will never permit terrorist actions to lead to anything else but the destruction of that movement that has tainted our history we want them to know that the way to solve problems in el salvador is through reasoning and peaceful means and that the government of the republic will continue trying to achieve peace as soon as possible and within that framework through reasoning and peaceful means salvadoran people again we urge you to remain calm the armed forces are controlling the situation we will soon live normal lives again however at this time we ask all of you to support the peace process to join forces in order to achieve peace the fmln should feel the peoples pressure against its irrational actions we are sure that with you the salvadoran people armed forces and government we will achieve peace in el salvador god bless you all","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0704","doctext":"In the initial instance the council of ministers will promptly inform the legislative assemblys directorate board about the rationale behind this measure and the actions taken In line with our constitutional judicial norms the council of ministers has decided to declare a state of siege to safeguard the Salvadoran people from the FMLNs irrational and savage terrorism which the government cannot and should not tolerate Tomorrow we will present the minutes of todays meeting to the legislative assemblys directorate board where the council decided to suspend the constitutional rights outlined in article 29 of the constitution We call on political parties to decisively affirm their support for the republics institutions and the democratic process that enables peaceful pursuit of power It is imperative for political parties to no longer question the FMLNs attempt to undermine the rights demanded by the Salvadoran people democratically We also urge the diplomatic corps to inform their governments and citizens about the true nature of the FMLN and its intent to dominate the Salvadoran people Additionally they must denounce Daniel Ortegas recent statements which falsely accuse the government of indiscriminate bombings in El Salvador In reality the FMLN has been responsible for planting bombs resulting in the deaths of 8 civilians and over 100 injuries due to its indiscriminate terrorism Ortega must be condemned for supplying the weapons used against the Salvadoran people and should not be allowed to continue deceiving the international community It is also crucial to openly condemn the FMLN for its irrational actions From the beginning the government has sought to address this issue through dialogue and peaceful means as desired by the Salvadoran people evidenced by the March 19 elections The FMLNs leaders should no longer be permitted to travel freely to spread misinformation internationally instead the global community should condemn their irrational actions Our call to the diplomatic corps is on behalf of the Salvadoran people who endure the brutality of indiscriminate terrorism We believe the Salvadoran people do not deserve this fate or the terrorist bombings and threats posed by the FMLN For a decade they have demonstrated their desire for peace democracy and progress rejecting outdated systems We ask the international community to condemn the FMLNs irrational behavior The armed forces support the people and will not allow terrorism to achieve anything but the destruction of this detrimental movement We emphasize that the resolution to El Salvadors problems lies in rational and peaceful means and the government remains committed to achieving peace through these methods Salvadoran people we urge you to stay calm The armed forces are managing the situation and normalcy will return soon Meanwhile we ask for your support in the peace process to exert pressure on the FMLNs irrational actions Together with the Salvadoran people armed forces and government we will attain peace in El Salvador God bless you all","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0705","doctext":"principles and explanations given by the president of the republic and commander general of the armed forces and in compliance with the council of ministers mandate the armed forces hereby announce the procedures for the curfew as a result of the suspension of the constitutional rights the curfew essentially seeks to prevent any abuse or disrespect of the salvadoran peoples dignity and physical welfare resulting from the marxistleninist terrorists aggression noting this and seeking to strictly enforce the curfew the following measures are established 1 the curfew will be in effect based on the following schedule from 2000 on 12 november until 0600 on 13 november and from 1800 to 0600 starting on 13 november until notified otherwise also the curfews schedule restricts all vehicle and pedestrian movement nationwide the following are exempt from the measure military vehicles vehicles belonging to national and international humanitarian organizations such as the salvadoran red cross green cross international red cross and hospital ambulances which will attend only emergency cases an authorization will be issued by the corresponding department commanders who will act as the garrison commanders jefe de plaza in the department capitals effective today thereby enabling these organizations to carry out their work in strict compliance with the measures the same procedures will be followed in the municipalities where the authorization will be granted by the corresponding military authority furthermore colonel juan carlos carrillo schlenker director general of the national guard is appointed garrison commander in san salvador effective today salvadoran people the salvadoran armed forces salute you with respect and admiration we urge you to call telephone number 123 if you have any questions and we will gladly answer them thank you for your attention","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0705","doctext":"Following directives from the president and the armed forces commander general and adhering to the council of ministers orders the armed forces announce curfew procedures due to the suspension of constitutional rights This curfew aims to protect the dignity and physical safety of the Salvadoran people from MarxistLeninist terrorist activities The curfew will be enforced as follows from 2000 hours on November 12 to 0600 hours on November 13 then from 1800 to 0600 hours starting November 13 until further notice It restricts all vehicle and pedestrian movement nationwide with exemptions for military vehicles and those of national and international humanitarian organizations like the Salvadoran Red Cross Green Cross International Red Cross and hospital ambulances for emergency cases only Authorization for these exemptions will be provided by department commanders acting as garrison commanders in department capitals and by corresponding military authorities in municipalities Additionally Colonel Juan Carlos Carrillo Schlenker director general of the National Guard is named garrison commander in San Salvador effective immediately The armed forces of El Salvador extend their respect and admiration to the Salvadoran people and urge you to call 123 for any inquiries Thank you for your attention","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0706","doctext":"the salvadoran army announced today that this weekends guerrilla offensive has resulted in 127 dead and 155 wounded while the rebels claim they have inflicted over 400 casualties on the government forces according to the armed forces press committee coprefa the rebels of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln have sustained 148 casualties 93 dead and 55 wounded according to coprefa there are 26 dead and 65 wounded among the army ranks and 8 dead and 35 wounded among the civilians the guerrillas clandestine radio venceremos reported 400 military casualties without specifying the figures on the dead and wounded and without mentioning casualties among the rebels","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0706","doctext":"Today the Salvadoran army reported that a guerrilla offensive over the weekend left 127 people dead and 155 injured The rebels claim to have caused over 400 casualties among government forces The armed forces press committee COPREFA stated that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN rebels suffered 148 casualties with 93 dead and 55 wounded COPREFA also reported 26 army deaths and 65 injuries along with 8 civilian deaths and 35 injuries Meanwhile the guerrillas clandestine Radio Venceremos reported 400 military casualties but did not specify the number of dead and wounded or mention rebel casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0707","doctext":"the salvadoran armed forces inform the people of el salvador that fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorists have been engaged in looting and acts of vandalism in areas around san salvador because they have been unable to face the army which dismantled its plan to create a state of rebellion according to reports groups of vandals have sacked some shopping centers specifically in soyapango san salvador department as part of their strategy to cover the withdrawal of the fmln terrorists in this respect the armed forces soldiers are committed to ridding the zone of these criminal terrorists who seek international publicity for their cause the salvadoran people must be assured that their armed forces are responding in a professional manner to the terrorists provocation since the soldiers defend the interests of the people and society for that reason people must remain calm the armed forces reiterate their call on people to stay in their homes so they will not fall prey to fmln terrorist groups and to heed the curfew order which will go into effect beginning today from 0800 tonight until 0600 tomorrow","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0707","doctext":"The Salvadoran armed forces notify the citizens of El Salvador that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN terrorists have resorted to looting and vandalism around San Salvador after failing to confront the army which dismantled their plans for inciting rebellion Reports indicate that groups of vandals have targeted shopping centers particularly in Soyapango within the San Salvador department as a tactic to facilitate the FMLN terrorists retreat In response the armed forces are determined to eliminate these criminal terrorists who aim to draw international attention to their cause The Salvadoran people can rest assured that their armed forces are managing the terrorists provocations professionally defending the interests of the populace and society Therefore citizens are urged to remain calm The armed forces stress the importance of staying indoors to avoid falling victim to FMLN terrorist groups and to observe the curfew which will be in effect from 800 PM tonight until 600 AM tomorrow","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0708","doctext":"the salvadoran workers national union federation fenastras today accused its countrys army of unleashing violence against the civilian population by dropping rockets and bombs from salvadoran air force airplanes and helicopters and leaving a very large number of victims in a communique delivered to mexican news agency notimex fenastras called on international organizations and humanitarian groups to declare the places attacked by the army zones under protection to avoid further bloodshed members of the army and the alfredo cristiani government have called fenastras a front organization of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln on 31 october terrorists attacked the fenastras building in san salvador killing several union leaders and destroying the building fenastras members in mexico have accused death squads run by the salvadoran armed forces through the national information department of the attack on the night of 11 november the salvadoran guerrillas launched an offensive against military and government objectives","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0708","doctext":"The Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS today accused the countrys military of inflicting violence on civilians by deploying rockets and bombs from Salvadoran Air Force planes and helicopters resulting in numerous casualties In a statement to the Mexican news agency Notimex FENASTRAS urged international organizations and humanitarian groups to declare the attacked areas as protected zones to prevent further bloodshed Army members and the Alfredo Cristiani government have labeled FENASTRAS as a front for the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN On October 31 terrorists attacked the FENASTRAS building in San Salvador killing several union leaders and destroying the structure FENASTRAS members in Mexico have blamed death squads run by the Salvadoran armed forces through the National Information Department for the attack On the night of November 11 Salvadoran guerrillas launched an offensive against military and government targets","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0709","doctext":"according to reports salvadoran president alfredo cristiani declared a state of siege in the country on sunday a curfew was introduced throughout el salvador and constitutional guarantees of civil rights were abrogated at 8 pm on sunday these measures are expected to stop the largescale rebel offensive which began on saturday throughout the country over the first eight hours of combat more than 400 soldiers and officers of the salvadoran army were killed or wounded and six helicopters one plane and tens of motorvehicles were destroyed the vanceremos radio station reported units of the farabundo marti national liberation front are maintaining positions in the northern area of san salvador usulutan sacatecoluque and other strategically important towns residents of san salvador support the rebels despite the salvadoran air force bombing residential areas","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0709","doctext":"Reports indicate that President Alfredo Cristiani of El Salvador declared a state of siege on Sunday The countrywide curfew starting at 8 pm on Sunday led to the suspension of constitutional civil rights protections These actions aim to counter the widespread rebel offensive that began on Saturday Within the first eight hours of fighting the Salvadoran army suffered over 400 casualties and the destruction of six helicopters one plane and numerous vehicles was reported by Vanceremos radio station The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front has secured positions in northern San Salvador Usulutan Sacatecoluque and other key towns Despite the Salvadoran air force bombing residential areas San Salvador residents continue to support the rebels","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0710","doctext":"fighting has continued in san miguel forces from the 3d infantry brigade have been dislodged from the urbina bridge and many casualties were inflicted on them there in addition as we have already reported a helicopter was hit at the 15 september housing development it was shot down by our antiaircraft fire at the 15 september housing development in san miguel and fell on the panamerican highway later another helicopter was damaged in san miguel where helicopter pilots do not want to land because they are afraid of our antiaircraft fire according to reports national police positions in nueva concepcion chalatenango department have been attacked at 0645 fighting continues the mess hall the ammunition warehouse and the training field have been affected the garrison of the national police has suffered considerable damage further fighting was reported at 0646 in zacatecoluca la paz department our comrades in zacatecoluca report that the fighting is heavy we urge the people to organize to obtain water and food we urge the people to organize and join the ranks of the revolutionary army reports are that there is fighting at this moment in the montserrat district near cuscatlan stadium in san salvador the capital has no power and water is becoming scarce with regard to electrical power the situation is the same throughout the nations territory in a nutshell the high command has completely lost control of the situation there is no electricity in most of el salvadors territory and there is no transportation because it is 100 percent paralyzed fighting is taking place in department capitals at this moment while the guerrillas have been fighting in the capital for 30 consecutive hours however there is one important factor now our comrades command echelons who are communicating with us from the capitals districts are telling us that youths are massively joining the fortification work digging ditches carrying food and ammunition and handling light artillery pieces and machineguns in other words all that is necessary to fight inside the cities and in the suburbs their incorporation in all cities is a very important factor for this reason we call on young people in all departmental capitals to look for our forces to look for our comrades to organize in each district and housing development the brigades that will be in charge of the food supply to dig more ditches to build antiaircraft shelters and to supply information which is absolutely important at this moment we must organize the information network we must have vigilance in every corner in every district and neighborhood we have been told that early today the armed forces carried out a number of searches and arrests in the capital well we call on the population to organize against the searches and arrests establish vigilance do not let them take away anybody arm yourselves take out your pistols make molotov cocktails with bottles and gasoline in other words defend yourselves at 0704 it was reported to us from san salvador that fighting is taking place in el carmen against the national police a new place has been added to those in which military activity is taking place meanwhile other reports indicate that fmln snipers are harassing the armys movements in various places in the capital the report says that our snipers posted in the tallest buildings are effectively keeping the army patrols and movements at bay the army is beginning to have trouble evacuating its wounded because in the capital episodes are now taking place which had been only seen in morazan before that is helicopters flying in to pick up the wounded as they did in the valleys and the plains this is happening now in the capital because the army troops cannot advance into certain areas to pick up their dead and wounded who are very very numerous the helicopters now have to land in soccer fields and in other places to evacuate the wounded such is the situation in san salvador as we have already reported fighting continues in various places in the capital where there are fmlncontrolled areas","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0710","doctext":"The clashes persist in San Miguel with the 3rd Infantry Brigade being forced out of the Urbina Bridge suffering significant casualties Additionally a helicopter was downed by antiaircraft fire at the 15 September housing development crashing onto the PanAmerican Highway Another helicopter was also damaged in San Miguel where pilots now fear landing due to the antiaircraft threat Reports indicate that national police positions in Nueva Concepcion Chalatenango Department were assaulted causing extensive damage to key facilities like the mess hall ammunition warehouse and training field At 0645 combat was still ongoing Further intense fighting was reported at 0646 in Zacatecoluca La Paz Department with locals urged to organize for water and food supply and to join the revolutionary army Skirmishes are also happening in the Montserrat district near Cuscatlan Stadium in San Salvador which is experiencing power outages and water shortages a situation mirrored throughout El Salvador The high command appears to have lost control with most of the nation facing blackouts and paralyzed transportation The capital has seen 30 hours of continuous guerrilla fighting Commanders report a surge of youth joining the fortification efforts assisting with tasks like digging ditches transporting supplies and operating light artillery and machine guns which is crucial for urban and suburban combat This youth involvement is significant prompting calls for more young people in departmental capitals to join forces organize supply brigades build antiaircraft shelters and gather crucial information Vigilance against searches and arrests is urged with residents encouraged to arm themselves and resist At 0704 fighting was reported in El Carmen San Salvador against the national police adding to the areas of military activity FMLN snipers are reportedly hindering army movements by occupying highrise buildings complicating the evacuation of the wounded The army now faces challenges reminiscent of those in Morazan with helicopters needed to retrieve the wounded from soccer fields and other locations The situation in San Salvador remains dire with ongoing clashes in various parts of the capital some controlled by the FMLN","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0711","doctext":"according to civilian eyewitnesses salvadoran army troops bombed the universitys school of medicine the same sources reported that soldiers of the 1st infantry brigade captured and blindfolded 10 university guards yesterday and then took them off the campus according to these eyewitnesses army troops entered the university of el salvador using an armored vehicle and a 105mm cannon they said that the school of medicine was bombed later on however official sources have neither confirmed nor denied this report the salvadoran government and armed forces have accused the university of el salvador of being a guerrilla sanctuary and have said that the 1st infantry brigade was attacked from the campus in addition these eyewitnesses said that 10 university guards were captured on campus which is located near the 1st infantry brigade one of the garrisons attacked by the guerrillas within the framework of the rebel offensive begun on the night of 11 november according to these sources the soldiers seized propaganda material the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln began an offensive on 11 november which has included an attack on the homes of important government officials including that of salvadoran president alfredo cristiani on the same night the rebels also attacked the national police headquarters in zacamil one of the most populated neighborhoods in northern san salvador as well as military positions in a dozen residential neighborhoods located in various sectors of this capital the fighting then spread to santa ana cabanas la paz san vicente san miguel and usulutan departments in the countrys north central and eastern parts of the country the rebel offensive has already resulted in hundreds of casualties approximately 300 according to the army and 400 according to the guerrillas this compelled the government to impose a state of siege and a curfew throughout the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0711","doctext":"Eyewitnesses from the civilian population reported that the Salvadoran army bombed the School of Medicine at the University of El Salvador The same sources indicated that soldiers from the 1st Infantry Brigade captured and blindfolded 10 university guards yesterday subsequently removing them from the campus According to these witnesses army troops equipped with an armored vehicle and a 105mm cannon entered the university They mentioned that the School of Medicine was bombed afterward However official sources have not confirmed or denied this incident The Salvadoran government and armed forces have accused the university of being a guerrilla sanctuary and claimed that the 1st Infantry Brigade was attacked from within the campus The eyewitnesses also reported that 10 university guards were apprehended on the campus which is situated near the 1st Infantry Brigade one of the targets attacked by the guerrillas during the offensive that began on the night of 11 November According to these sources the soldiers confiscated propaganda material The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN initiated an offensive on 11 November which included an attack on the homes of important government officials such as that of Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani On the same night the rebels also attacked the National Police headquarters in Zacamil a densely populated area in northern San Salvador along with military positions in numerous residential neighborhoods across various sectors of the capital The conflict then extended to the departments of Santa Ana Cabañas La Paz San Vicente San Miguel and Usulután in the northern central and eastern regions of the country The rebel offensive has already led to significant casualties with approximately 300 reported by the army and 400 by the guerrillas This situation forced the government to declare a state of siege and enforce a curfew nationwide","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0712","doctext":"this is a last minute report from the capital attention our people and also other fraternal peoples who are listening to us in several parts of the world especially in latin america attention air force helicopters are now bombing and firing rockets at various parts of the capital a helicopter is bombing a stretch of the northern trunk highway near ciudad delgado and there are civilian casualties as a result of this criminal action by the army and air force at 0933 today a helicopter bombed heavily populated areas in ciudad delgado at 0900 more than 30 minutes ago a c47 plane fitted with 50caliber machineguns strafed downtown mejicanos meanwhile an a37 plane which is a fighterbomber plane known as dragonfly fitted with rocket launchers and 762mm machineguns and capable of dropping bombs of 200 500 and even 750 pounds along with a push pull plane also fitted with rockets bombed the area near the mariona jail to the north of the capital we are denouncing these criminal actions of the fascist regime headed by alfredo cristiani and roberto daubuission in the capital these bombings are unprecedented in san salvador in previous years we have denounced bombings in rural areas the aerial death squad headed by the genocidal juan rafael bustillos since the war began has caused hundreds of deaths including mutilations and injuries now before the very eyes of the international press and diplomats accredited in san salvador and a million inhabitants in the capital the air force is bombing poor neighborhoods in the capital we are told that a helicopter has been bombing the northern trunk highway in ciudad delgado these helicopters fitted with rockets are known as uh1h they have been modified and are fitted with 762mm machineguns and surfacetoair missiles this usmade helicopter has been dropping rockets on the northern trunk highway in ciudad delgado in sum a c47 plane machinegunned downtown mejicanos and an a 37 plane and a pushandpull plane which is also known as 02 plane bombed the mariona area a last minute report from the capital at 1541 gmt our forces continue to advance in san salvador fmln units have taken control of a part of the escalon neighborhood the traditional neighborhood where the oligarchy with the most wellknown surnames lives a neighborhood with the most luxurious mansions and the latest model cars our men have taken up positions in the escalon neighborhood exactly atop the san salvador archbishopric our men reported that at 1530 they took control of a part of the escalon neighborhood in the western part of the capital they are also moving in to take up positions at the pablo arnoldo guzman national geographical institute in mejicanos positions have become consolidated in the northern part of the city and clashes continue around the national police garrisons in zacamil and cuscatancingo","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0712","doctext":"This is an urgent update from the capital Attention to our people and other fraternal nations listening worldwide particularly in Latin America Air force helicopters are currently bombing and launching rockets across various parts of the capital One helicopter is targeting the northern trunk highway near Ciudad Delgado resulting in civilian casualties due to this military action At 0933 today a helicopter bombed densely populated areas in Ciudad Delgado Earlier at 0900 a C47 plane equipped with 50caliber machineguns strafed downtown Mejicanos Simultaneously an A37 fighterbomber known as Dragonfly armed with rocket launchers and 762mm machineguns capable of dropping bombs weighing 200 500 and even 750 pounds along with a pushpull plane equipped with rockets bombed the area near Mariona Jail to the north of the capital We condemn these criminal acts by the fascist regime led by Alfredo Cristiani and Roberto DAubuisson in the capital Such bombings are unprecedented in San Salvador previously we reported bombings in rural areas Since the war began the aerial death squad led by the genocidal Juan Rafael Bustillos has caused numerous deaths mutilations and injuries Now before the international press diplomats in San Salvador and a million residents in the capital the air force is bombing impoverished neighborhoods Reports indicate a helicopter is bombing the northern trunk highway in Ciudad Delgado These helicopters known as UH1H are modified and armed with 762mm machineguns and surfacetoair missiles This USmade helicopter has been launching rockets on the northern trunk highway in Ciudad Delgado In summary a C47 plane machinegunned the center of Mejicanos and an A37 plane and a pushpull plane also known as an O2 plane bombed the Mariona area A recent update from the capital at 1541 GMT our forces are advancing in San Salvador FMLN units have seized part of the Escalon neighborhood traditionally home to the oligarchy with the most luxurious mansions and latest model cars Our troops have taken positions in the Escalon neighborhood particularly atop the San Salvador archbishopric At 1530 our forces reported control over part of the Escalon neighborhood in the western capital They are also moving to secure positions at the Pablo Arnoldo Guzman National Geographical Institute in Mejicanos Positions are solidified in the northern part of the city with ongoing clashes around the national police garrisons in Zacamil and Cuscatancingo","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0713","doctext":"we reaffirm our appeal to humanitarian organizations the oas and democratic governments and we make a special call to costa rican president oscar arias nobel peace prize laureate to contact the cristiani government and the high command of the fascist armed forces to pressure them to stop their bombings international journalists have already confirmed that these bombings are taking place in densely populated areas of the capital we learned that video reports are already going around the world showing images of the zacamil neighborhood the bombings destroyed some buildings there and some houses in other areas of the capital there are dozens of civilian casualties there were indiscriminate bombings this morning in san miguels esmeralda neighorhood and in other neighorhoods at about 0900 a plane dropped a bomb that hit a civilian home in san miguel a 12 yearold girl was injured in soyapango we call on democratic governments the united nations and the oas to pressure the fascist government to stop its bombings against the people to stop the indiscriminate bombings","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0713","doctext":"We renew our plea to humanitarian organizations the OAS and democratic governments particularly urging Costa Rican President Oscar Arias Nobel Peace Prize winner to reach out to the Cristiani government and the high command of the fascist armed forces to compel them to cease their bombings International journalists have verified that these bombings are occurring in densely populated regions of the capital We have learned that video reports are circulating globally showing scenes from the Zacamil neighborhood The bombings have destroyed some buildings and houses in other areas of the capital resulting in numerous civilian casualties Indiscriminate bombings also took place this morning in San Miguels Esmeralda neighborhood and other districts Around 0900 a plane dropped a bomb on a civilian home in San Miguel injuring a 12yearold girl in Soyapango We urge democratic governments the United Nations and the OAS to exert pressure on the fascist government to halt its bombings against civilians and stop the indiscriminate attacks","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0714","doctext":"carry out the pertinent and necessary actions and thus contribute to the stabilization of the situation so that we may again enjoy the safety and calm currently being affected by terrorist raids in some areas around san miguel we as an institution will guarantee that in the next 8 or 10 hours the peace you need will be regained this is a promise we are making and we will keep it so that you will really have that tranquility you need however i must ask the people who are out on the street to please refrain from doing this if you are out on the street please do not run if you see soldiers walk in the middle of the street you will not have trouble we do not use violence we use military control techniques we do not use irrational terror we use strictly military techniques and tactics we ask that you refrain from going out in the next 8 hours or at least stay off the streets if you must go out do it but walk in the middle of the street do not run and do not fear the authorities the authorities are there to protect your safety which is being affected the authorities wish to give you back your tranquility i want you to rest assured that we will not fail you before a marxistleninist plan takes over one of our cities or towns they will have to walk over the bodies of each and every soldier the soldiers are willing to defend each and every one of you that is what i wanted to tell you i just wanted to send you this message of faith hope and trust in your government and your institution that is essential we must not yield when confronted by marxist or communist plans our government and our armed forces need your support today more than ever support our struggle in defense of the democratic system rest assured that along this path there is no return we either achieve our final goal of consolidation or we fall along the path we must give our future generations a free and democratic homeland if you have any questions i will be more than glad to answer them however this was the message i wanted to leave with you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0714","doctext":"undertake the necessary and appropriate measures to help stabilize the situation allowing us to once again experience the security and peace currently disrupted by terrorist activities in certain parts of San Miguel As an institution we pledge that within the next 8 to 10 hours the peace you require will be restored This is a commitment we make and will honor ensuring you regain the tranquility you need However I urge everyone on the streets to avoid doing so If you are outside please do not run upon seeing soldiers Walk in the middle of the street you will not encounter any issues We do not employ violence but rather military control methods We do not instill irrational fear but use precise military strategies and tactics We ask you to stay indoors for the next 8 hours or at least stay off the streets If it is necessary to go outside do so but walk in the middle of the street do not run and do not fear the authorities The authorities are there to ensure your safety which is currently compromised Their aim is to restore your peace Be assured that we will not disappoint you Before a MarxistLeninist agenda can take control of any of our cities or towns they will have to overcome every soldier The soldiers are prepared to defend each one of you That is the message I wanted to convey I wanted to share this message of faith hope and trust in your government and institution This is crucial We must not surrender in the face of Marxist or Communist plans Today more than ever our government and armed forces need your support Support our fight in defense of the democratic system Rest assured that on this journey there is no turning back We will either achieve our ultimate goal of consolidation or fall along the way We must provide our future generations with a free and democratic homeland If you have any questions I am more than willing to answer them however this was the core message I wanted to leave with you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0715","doctext":"in front of us we have a map of san salvador where our comrades are building barricades throughout the city we have the map of san salvador showing the northern part of the city covered with little red flags these are points under the control of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln these are areas where our forces are attacking army positions and where ambushes have been set there are flags pointing to areas where ambushes have been set areas from which soldiers have been dislodged and areas under fmln control if we look at the northern part of the city map we can see little red flags in the area of zacamil el carmen neighborhood el carmen hill area universitaria neighborhood mejicanos el porvernir neighborhood ciudad delgado san sebastian neighborhood guadalcanal neighborhood cuscatlan and lomas de rio neighborhoods and all of soyapango fmln forces are all over the soyapango area red and white flags denote firing lines and these are found in ciudad credisa and downtown amatepeque the same red and white flags also show how our revolutionary forces are advancing we see these red and white flags in antiguo cuscatlan likewise in santa tecla our forces are mobilizing and strengthening their positions our latest report states that in downtown san salvador only 10 blocks from the presidential palace huge barricades have been built by the people and the fmln thus consolidating our position this latest report confirms this information and we are going to stick a little red flag one two three four five six seven eight nine 10 blocks from the presidential palace the little red flag can now be seen in san jacinto neighborhood","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0715","doctext":"In front of us lies a map of San Salvador detailing where our comrades have erected barricades across the city The map highlights the northern part of San Salvador dotted with small red flags which signify areas under the control of the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN These marked areas represent locations where our forces are engaging military positions and setting up ambushes The flags indicate regions where ambushes are planned where soldiers have been ousted and areas firmly held by the FMLN Examining the northern city map we notice red flags in Zacamil El Carmen neighborhood El Carmen Hill area Universitaria neighborhood Mejicanos El Porvenir neighborhood Ciudad Delgado San Sebastian neighborhood Guadalcanal neighborhood Cuscatlan Lomas de Río neighborhoods and all of Soyapango FMLN forces are prevalent throughout Soyapango Red and white flags mark the firing lines notably seen in Ciudad Credisa and downtown Amatepeque These flags also illustrate the advancement of our revolutionary forces extending to Antiguo Cuscatlan Similarly in Santa Tecla our troops are mobilizing and fortifying their positions The latest report indicates that in downtown San Salvador massive barricades have been constructed by the people and the FMLN just 10 blocks from the presidential palace solidifying our stance This report corroborates the information and we will place a small red flag one two three four five six seven eight nine ten blocks away from the presidential palace The red flag is now visible in the San Jacinto neighborhood","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0716","doctext":"the vehicle of mexican television newsman epigmenio ibarra was totally destroyed by a powerful bomb today but ibarra was not hurt it is not yet known who placed the bomb in the vehicle while ibarra was away the bomb in ibarras vehicle exploded today in an area of san salvador where heavy fighting between the army and the guerrillas is currently under way on saturday the guerrillas launched the most powerful offensive in the past 8 years the bloody fighting between the army and the guerrillas continues today for the third consecutive day and there have been approximately 400 casualties including soldiers rebels and civilians today monday san salvador is practically at a standstill due to the fighting and the transportation strike called by the farabundo marti national liberation front which on saturday launched its largest military offensive since 1981 according to the armed forces 127 persons have been killed and 240 wounded since the fighting began for their part the guerrillas claim that they have inflicted more than 400 casualties on the army but have provided no figures on losses or on the dead and injured among its ranks","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":true,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0716","doctext":"The vehicle of Mexican television newsman Epigmenio Ibarra was completely obliterated by a powerful bomb today but Ibarra escaped injury The identity of the person who placed the bomb in Ibarras vehicle while he was away remains unknown The explosion occurred in a San Salvador area currently witnessing intense clashes between the army and guerrillas On Saturday the guerrillas initiated their most forceful offensive in eight years Bloody conflict between the army and guerrillas persists into the third consecutive day resulting in around 400 casualties including soldiers rebels and civilians San Salvador is nearly immobilized today Monday due to the ongoing combat and the transportation strike instigated by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front which launched its most significant military offensive since 1981 on Saturday Armed forces report 127 deaths and 240 injuries since the fighting began while guerrillas claim to have caused over 400 army casualties though they have not disclosed their own losses or the number of dead and injured among their ranks","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":true,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0717","doctext":"a spokesman for the armed forces press committee coprefa has reported that in addition to 30 dead civilians more than 200 soldiers and guerrillas have been killed in fierce clashes that have taken place at night since 11 november in the capital and several key salvadoran cities the source added that there could be more than 300 wounded civilians and military men coprefa stated that 127 guerrillas and about 50 army troops were reported dead early this morning but the figures are growing because strong fighting continues throughout the entire northern area of the capital and the countrys eastern area the rosales hospital the main one in the capital was assisting more than 100 civilians wounded in the intense clashes that have taken place since 11 november while medical authorities are calling on doctors and nurses to help the wounded another 100 wounded were taken to the social security hospital and about 100 more were taken to other hospitals in the capital and countryside meanwhile the santa teresa hospital in zacatecoluca 56 km east of the capital was occupied by the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas this morning fighting intensified in the immediate area this morning there was fierce fighting in zacatecoluca today and according to press reports 13 bodies were seen on the streets eight guerrillas four soldiers and a civilian the guerrillas who carrying ak47 rifles and pistols have asked for water and food in some houses have occupied five neighborhoods in san miguel the third most important city in the country 140 km from the capital san miguel and zacatecoluca have no electricity or water today according to guerrilla sources san vicente and usulutan in the countrys eastcentral area were sites of fierce fighting this morning","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0717","doctext":"A spokesperson for the armed forces press committee COPREFA announced that over 30 civilians and more than 200 soldiers and guerrillas have been killed in intense nighttime clashes since November 11 in the capital and several major Salvadoran cities The source mentioned that there could be over 300 wounded including both civilians and military personnel COPREFA reported that early this morning 127 guerrillas and approximately 50 army troops were dead but these numbers are rising as heavy fighting persists in the northern capital and eastern regions of the country Rosales Hospital in the capital is treating over 100 civilians injured in the fierce clashes since November 11 with medical authorities urging doctors and nurses to assist Another 100 injured were taken to the Social Security Hospital and around 100 more were transported to various hospitals in the capital and rural areas Meanwhile the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN guerrillas occupied Santa Teresa Hospital in Zacatecoluca 56 km east of the capital this morning causing fighting to escalate in the vicinity Reports indicated fierce combat in Zacatecoluca today with 13 bodieseight guerrillas four soldiers and one civilianseen on the streets Guerrillas armed with AK47 rifles and pistols have taken over five neighborhoods in San Miguel the countrys thirdlargest city located 140 km from the capital and have requested water and food from residents San Miguel and Zacatecoluca are currently without electricity or water According to guerrilla sources fierce fighting also occurred this morning in San Vicente and Usulutan in the eastcentral region of the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0718","doctext":"this is a last minute report brought to you through the national revolutionary network radio farabundo marti and radio venceremos in network broadcasting to the whole country this last minute report states that the air force has bombed and strafed the area across from the inca factory and prados de venecia in soyapango as a result of this bombing and strafing action 3 persons have been killed and 12 injured in prados de venecia houses have been totally destroyed attention we call this information to the attention of the international community the diplomatic corps and international humanitarian organizations the number of victims as a result of the bombings in san salvador is increasing across from the inca factory and prados de venecia in soyapango the air force is indiscriminately bombing and strafing the civilian population attention the report we have received from san salvador advises us that 3 persons have been killed and 12 injured and houses destroyed in prados de venecia as a result of the indiscriminate bombing by the air force the genocidal and cowardly attitude of the air force bombing areas just like anastasio somoza did during the last days of his dictatorship is showing the world 1 the fascist nature of alfredo cristianis regime the fascist nature of la tandona reference to the 1966 graduates of captain gerardo barrios military academny has removed the civilian mask off the governments face and shown its real military and fascist face 2 these bombings prove that as the hours go by they become more desperate and have lost total control of the situation the promises made by cristiani and the defense minister that they would get the situation under control on saturday has failed on saturday night colonel rene ponce promised to bring the situation under control on saturday night however more than 32 hours have gone by and the armed forces and the high command have not been able to stop the revolutionary advance in san salvador san miguel and throughout the country the farabundo marti national liberation fronts fmln military positions in san salvador are being consolidated after more that 32 hours of uninterrupted fighting the plan for the defense of san salvador has failed the us advisers and the high command have been preparing this plan for months we hereby advise the people that the plan for the defense of san salvador has failed they were not able to prevent our forces from arming and getting supplies they were not able to stop our fmln forces from entering san salvador and they have not been able to stop our advance or recover a single inch of the city occupied by the fmln we can state that the armed forces have not been able to win back a single inch of territory under our control in mejicanos ayutuxtepeque cuscatancingo zacamil universitaria norte or soyapanga the armed forces have not been able to advance a single inch every single step in an attempt to win back the neighborhoods we occupy has cost them dearly in dead and wounded","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0718","doctext":"This is a breaking news report brought to you by the national revolutionary network including Radio Farabundo Marti and Radio Venceremos broadcasting nationwide The latest update indicates that the air force has bombed and strafed the area near the Inca factory and Prados de Venecia in Soyapango The bombing and strafing have resulted in 3 fatalities and 12 injuries In Prados de Venecia houses have been completely destroyed We urge the international community diplomatic corps and humanitarian organizations to take note of this situation The number of bombing victims in San Salvador is rising Near the Inca factory and Prados de Venecia the air force is carrying out indiscriminate bombings and strafing against civilians According to the report from San Salvador 3 people have died 12 are injured and houses have been destroyed in Prados de Venecia due to the air forces indiscriminate actions The air forces genocidal and cowardly behavior reminiscent of Anastasio Somozas final days of dictatorship exposes the fascist nature of Alfredo Cristianis regime and the military leaders from the 1966 graduates of Captain Gerardo Barrios Military Academy la tandona This fascist nature has stripped the governments civilian facade revealing its true military and fascist face These bombings demonstrate their increasing desperation and loss of control over the situation Promises by Cristiani and the defense minister to regain control by Saturday have failed Despite Colonel Rene Ponces assurance to control the situation by Saturday night over 32 hours have passed with the armed forces and high command unable to halt the revolutionary advance in San Salvador San Miguel and across the country The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Fronts FMLN military positions in San Salvador are strengthening after more than 32 hours of continuous combat The plan to defend San Salvador has collapsed despite months of preparation by US advisers and the high command The public is hereby informed that the defense plan for San Salvador has failed The armed forces have been unable to prevent FMLN forces from arming and resupplying or entering San Salvador They have also failed to halt our advance or reclaim any territory occupied by the FMLN We affirm that the armed forces have not recovered a single inch of territory under our control in Mejicanos Ayutuxtepeque Cuscatancingo Zacamil Universitaria Norte or Soyapango Every attempt to reclaim the neighborhoods we hold has resulted in significant casualties for them","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0719","doctext":"rebel guerrilla units have taken control of the coastal railroad lines near la casona jiquilisco jurisdiction the rebels have set up barricades and have completely paralyzed vehicle traffic a railroad bridge between tierra blanca and jiquilisco has been partially destroyed with dynamite the stretch between san marcos lempa and tierra blanca has been controlled in the vicinity of the 14 july neighborhood a report from la paz department says that at 1145 1745 gmt today a soldier from the armed forces engineers military detachment dmifa fired a rifle at a civilian woman wounding her in the head this happened in the 27 september neighborhood in zacatecoluca la paz department dmifa soldiers continue to inflict casualties among the civilians as a result of their desperation radio venceremos and radio farabundo marti in a national revolutionary network repeat the report that the air force is straffing the inca factory in soyapanga and prados de venecia where it has killed 3 and wounded 12 civilians homes have been totally destroyed in prados de venecia as a result of the indiscriminate straffing by the armed forces we have a report from the feliciano ama western front to the effect that the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln is holding positions in villa los naranjos and la union neighborhood in santa ana reports add that revolutionary fighting is taking place in santa ana where the fmln red and white flag is being hoisted greetings to the fighters in santa ana city and forward","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0719","doctext":"Rebel guerrilla units have seized control of the coastal railroad lines near La Casona in Jiquilisco jurisdiction The rebels have erected barricades completely halting vehicle traffic A railroad bridge between Tierra Blanca and Jiquilisco has been partially blown up with dynamite Control has been established in the area between San Marcos Lempa and Tierra Blanca near the 14 July neighborhood According to a report from La Paz department at 1145 1745 GMT today a soldier from the Armed Forces Engineers Military Detachment DMIFA shot a civilian woman in the head in the 27 September neighborhood in Zacatecoluca La Paz department DMIFA soldiers continue to cause civilian casualties due to their desperation Radio Venceremos and Radio Farabundo Marti part of a national revolutionary network have reported that the air force is strafing the Inca factory in Soyapanga and Prados de Venecia resulting in 3 deaths and 12 injuries among civilians Homes in Prados de Venecia have been completely destroyed by the indiscriminate strafing by the armed forces A report from the Feliciano Ama Western Front indicates that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN is maintaining positions in Villa Los Naranjos and La Union neighborhood in Santa Ana Additional reports suggest that revolutionary fighting is ongoing in Santa Ana where the FMLNs red and white flag is being raised Greetings to the fighters in Santa Ana city and forward","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0720","doctext":"urgent according to an fmln farabundo marti national liberation front fighter who turned himself in to the army his comrades the fmln terrorist criminals who attack the civilian population are without ammunition and food thus to win time and lift the spirits of commanders and warriors they resort to lies and say they control some areas of san salvador and the rest of the country this is totally false the armed forces calls on citizens to continue to repudiate these criminals who have only brought pain death and uncertainty with their vandalistic actions against the civilian population","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0720","doctext":"Urgent An FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front fighter who surrendered to the army revealed that his fellow FMLN terrorists attacking civilians are out of ammunition and food To buy time and boost morale they falsely claim control over parts of San Salvador and other regions which is untrue The armed forces urge citizens to continue rejecting these criminals who have caused only suffering death and insecurity with their violent acts against the civilian population","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0721","doctext":"approximately 100 salvadoran army soldiers began a counteroffensive at 1650 2250 gmt with armored vehicles and canons in an effort to oust approximately 150 guerrilla fighters who have entrenched themselves in the neighborhood of mejicanos in northern san salvador two army columns were deployed from the 1st infantry brigade to mejicanos a densely populated neighborhood with a population of approximately 125000 where the rebels have controlled strategic positions since the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln began a national offensive against alfredo cristianis rightwing government on 11 november loud explosions and heavy gunfire is currently heard in the downtown area of san salvador coming from the mejicanos area while the rebel station radio venceremos has urged its fighters to defend every centimeter of their positions and not to take a single step backward","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0721","doctext":"Around 100 Salvadoran army troops launched a counterattack at 1650 2250 GMT using armored vehicles and cannons to dislodge approximately 150 guerrilla fighters entrenched in the Mejicanos neighborhood in northern San Salvador Two columns from the 1st Infantry Brigade were sent to Mejicanos a densely populated area with around 125000 residents where rebels have held key positions since the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN initiated a national offensive against Alfredo Cristianis rightwing government on November 11 Loud explosions and heavy gunfire can be heard in the downtown San Salvador area originating from Mejicanos while the rebel radio station Radio Venceremos has called on its fighters to defend every inch of their positions and not to retreat","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0722","doctext":"the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front is using disinformation because it has been beaten by the armed forces the fmln today resorted to the strategy of disinformation since they have been defeated by our brave and professional armed forces in a desperate manner and through their clandestine radio station the fmln is broadcasting false reports such as the following they said they were fighting the armed forces with the peoples support this morning and that this occurred 10 blocks from the presidential palace the fmln insisted that civilians had helped them at the rebel barricades this is totally false the armed forces continue to protect the civilian residents of san jacinto neighborhood and the inventions broadcast by the fmln are a strategy to confuse people the armed forces call on all salvadorans not to be surprised by these strategies and to continue repudiating the terrorist criminals who have only brought aggression pain and grief to the salvadoran people the armed forces control the entire national territory including san salvador the shots that are heard or were heard a few hours ago are part of the armed forces defense against indiscriminate fmln attacks on the civilian population","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0722","doctext":"The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN is spreading disinformation after suffering defeats by the armed forces Earlier today the FMLN resorted to this tactic claiming through their secret radio station that they clashed with the armed forces near the presidential palace with civilian support They alleged that residents aided them at rebel barricades but this is completely untrue The armed forces are diligently safeguarding the civilians in the San Jacinto neighborhood and the FMLNs false broadcasts aim to mislead the public The military urges Salvadorans to recognize these tactics and continue rejecting the terrorist criminals who have only brought violence suffering and sorrow to the nation The armed forces maintain control over the entire country including San Salvador The recent gunfire heard was part of the militarys defense against random FMLN attacks on civilians","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0723","doctext":"1 given the state of siege that has prevailed in the country since 11 november and according to the national constitution the civilian population is required to cooperate with the armed forces and the various security corps when necessary making sure this cooperation involves army members or duly authorized judicial officials 2 upon learning that armed terrorists are operating near your areas of residence you must immediately call telephone number 123 or notify the nearest military post 3 the population must remain calm and go to work while at the same time making sure that you are in your respective residences when the curfew goes into effect at 1800 4 the salvadoran population must remain in their residences and stay off the streets even upon hearing that an antisubversive operation is taking place nearby this is particularly necessary for minors 5 the salvadoran population engaged in commercial activities particularly the sale of staples must remember that there is a decree that forbids marking up prices since this would be an antipatriotic action during these crucial times for the country 6 the salvadoran population must remain alert to the information being issued by the government and the armed forces because it will be provided on a regular basis and according to the truth the civilian population can also rest assured that the salvadoran armed forces are efficiently and professionally controlling the groups of fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist criminals therefore the population must remain calm and reject the disinformation being issued by the national and international subversion","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0723","doctext":"1 Due to the state of siege in effect since November 11 the national constitution mandates that civilians cooperate with the armed forces and various security agencies when required ensuring that this involves army personnel or authorized judicial officials 2 If you become aware of armed terrorists operating near your residence immediately call 123 or inform the nearest military post 3 Citizens should remain calm and continue working but must be at home by 1800 when the curfew begins 4 Salvadorans should stay in their homes and avoid the streets even if they hear of nearby antisubversive operations which is especially important for minors 5 Those involved in commercial activities especially selling essential goods must adhere to the decree against price gouging as it is deemed unpatriotic in these critical times 6 Remain attentive to information from the government and armed forces which will be regularly updated and truthful The civilian population can trust that the Salvadoran armed forces are effectively managing the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front terrorist groups Therefore stay calm and disregard misinformation from national and international subversive sources","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0724","doctext":"the salvadoran government denounces before the international community the meddling of the sandinist government in the act of aggression against the salvadoran people at the hands of fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist groups in a speech on 12 november nicaraguan president daniel ortega openly made irresponsible statements regarding developments in el salvador which are totally removed from reality president ortega said that the salvadoran government is attacking the people when the truth is that the fmln unleashed this terrorist escalation by using weapons and ammunitions supplied by the sandinist government the international community should investigate the sandinist governments meddling in this criminal attack on the salvadoran people more closely the public knows that major crimes have been planned on nicaraguan territory even against fmln leaders the late top fmln leader cayetano carpio ordered the murder of melida anaya montes whom the rebels called commander ana maria from nicaragua fmln commander joaquin villalbos who ordered the murder of marxist poet roque dalton garcia continues to live in nicaragua the marxist leninist conspiracy which wants to subject the salvadoran people to a totalitarian dictatorship is planned led and implemented on nicaraguan territory however the salvadoran people who have suffered for many years from the bloodthirsty fmln attacks know that fmln is the one who has cruelly murdered children women and the elderly and has not respected sex or age this is the fmln that is mercilessly attacking the salvadoran people at present the salvadoran armed forces are fulfilling their constitutional mandate to protect and defend lives and the properties of salvadoran society the fmln has failed in its terrorist offensive it entered the city the way all cowards enter to kill by surprise and in cold blood defenseless people however the peoples armed wing namely the salvadoran armed forces have repelled the aggressors who are being directed from nicaragua with professionalism so far not one of the cowardly fmln leaders has shown up in salvadoran territory these criminals have pushed their murderous hoardes to indiscriminately fire at the entire civilian population the salvadoran people have condemned rejected and repudidated the fmlns terrorist attack the murderous leaders believed that the people would rally behind and accompany them in their failed rebellious offensive they tried to hand out weapons in some towns just as the people turned their backs on the terrorists at the polls they reject them now once again because they know that the fmln is responsible for their hunger poverty and suffering to the free peoples of the world who respect the principle of nonintervention in the internal affairs of states the salvadoran people and government demand the condemnation of the meddling by the sandinist government with its logistical support to the fmln and that nicaragua stops lending its territory for the aggression against this nation that wants to live peacefully in democracy based on a respect for the law and full liberty","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0724","doctext":"The Salvadoran government has brought to the attention of the international community the interference by the Sandinist government in the aggressive actions carried out by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorist groups against the Salvadoran people In a speech on November 12 Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega made baseless comments about the situation in El Salvador which are far from the truth President Ortega claimed that the Salvadoran government is attacking its people whereas in reality it is the FMLN that has initiated this wave of terrorism using weapons and ammunition provided by the Sandinist government The international community should scrutinize the Sandinist governments involvement in this criminal assault on the Salvadoran populace more thoroughly It is wellknown that significant crimes have been orchestrated on Nicaraguan soil even targeting FMLN leaders The late top FMLN leader Cayetano Carpio ordered the assassination of Melida Anaya Montes known as Commander Ana Maria among the rebels from Nicaragua FMLN commander Joaquin Villalobos who commanded the murder of Marxist poet Roque Dalton Garcia still resides in Nicaragua The MarxistLeninist plot aiming to impose a totalitarian regime on the Salvadoran people is devised directed and executed from Nicaraguan territory However the Salvadoran people who have long endured the brutal attacks of the FMLN are aware that it is the FMLN who has mercilessly killed children women and the elderly without regard for age or gender It is this same FMLN that is relentlessly attacking the Salvadoran citizens Currently the Salvadoran armed forces are upholding their constitutional duty to protect and defend the lives and properties of Salvadoran society The FMLNs terrorist offensive has failed They infiltrated the city through cowardly means to kill unarmed civilians by surprise and in cold blood Nevertheless the Salvadoran armed forces acting as the peoples defense have professionally repelled these aggressors who are being directed from Nicaragua To date no cowardly FMLN leaders have appeared on Salvadoran soil These criminals have incited their murderous followers to indiscriminately fire upon the entire civilian population The Salvadoran people have condemned rejected and repudiated the FMLNs terrorist actions The murderous leaders had hoped that the people would support them in their failed rebellious offensive and attempted to distribute weapons in some towns Just as the people turned their backs on the terrorists at the polls they reject them again now knowing that the FMLN is responsible for their hunger poverty and suffering To the free nations of the world that respect the principle of nonintervention in the internal affairs of states the Salvadoran people and government call for the condemnation of the Sandinist governments interference and logistical support to the FMLN and demand that Nicaragua cease using its territory to facilitate aggression against this nation that seeks to live peacefully in a democracy based on respect for the law and full liberty","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0725","doctext":"colonel ponce what is the current military situation in san salvador and in the other departments ponce good evening salvadoran people the armed forces want to publicly recognize and thank the people for their cooperation during this time when the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist hordes are carrying out an armed aggression against all of our people the situation in san salvador can be summarized as follows fighting is ongoing in the northern part of san salvador in mejicanos cuscatancingo and the zacamil areas there are also some clashes in the northwestern area of soyapango in the residential areas of bosques del rio monte fresco el petete and san jose there is some sporadic fighting in ciudad credisa as well as in santa marta that is what we can tell you at this moment about the fighting in the area of san salvador in the other departments on saturday 11 november there was fighting in san miguel santa ana zacatecoluca usulutan and some sporadic fighting in chalatenango of all these places the terrorists increased their aggression today only in zacatecoluca the terrorists unfortunately took over the hospital in zacatecoluca killing one soldier who was receiving medical treatment the armed forces have regained control of the first and second floors of the hospital approximately 10 to 15 terrorists are on the third and fourth floors and the trouble is that there are sick people on those floors so we believe that the armed aggression the indiscriminate terrorism that the fmln has launched at this time in an irrational manner against the salvadoran people has been controlled the armed forces are fighting in a professional manner against these terrorists reporter to sum up we could then say that there are only a few guerrilla resistance pockets in the areas that you have mentioned this contradicts the reports from the clandestine radio stations to the effect that they control certain areas ponce i must also add that there is also some fighting in ciudad delgado i can categorically state that the fmln does not control any point in our national territory they are shouting abroad that they control certain points in san salvador the people themselves the media and the diplomatic corps are witnesses to the fact the fmln does not control any places in san salvador or in the other departments there are still some fmln redoubts which we are currently controlling in order to expel from the urban areas the terrorists who are attacking the civilian population naturally we have some combat limitations in the urban areas because the terrorists are shielding themselves behind the civilian population and are holding many families hostages in their own homes the terrorists have also placed snipers on some tall buildings that is why the armed forces are asking for the peoples understanding if we were to use our military power as we could do in a combat zone we would kill many innocent people continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0725","doctext":"Colonel Ponce could you update us on the current military situation in San Salvador and the other regions Ponce Good evening people of El Salvador The armed forces wish to publicly acknowledge and express gratitude to the citizens for their support during this period when the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorist groups are conducting armed attacks against our nation The situation in San Salvador can be summarized as follows Combat continues in the northern parts of San Salvador specifically in Mejicanos Cuscatancingo and Zacamil There are also skirmishes in the northwestern area of Soyapango including residential zones like Bosques del Rio Monte Fresco El Petete and San Jose Sporadic clashes are happening in Ciudad Credisa and Santa Marta That is the current status of the conflict in San Salvador In other departments on Saturday November 11 fighting occurred in San Miguel Santa Ana Zacatecoluca Usulutan and sporadically in Chalatenango Today the terrorists intensified their attacks only in Zacatecoluca where they unfortunately took over the hospital killing a soldier who was receiving medical treatment The armed forces have regained control of the first and second floors of the hospital Approximately 10 to 15 terrorists remain on the third and fourth floors where there are also patients We believe the FMLNs irrational and indiscriminate terrorism against the Salvadoran people has been contained The armed forces are professionally confronting these terrorists Reporter To summarize it appears there are only a few pockets of guerrilla resistance in the areas you mentioned which contradicts the reports from clandestine radio stations claiming they control certain zones Ponce I must also mention that fighting continues in Ciudad Delgado I can unequivocally state that the FMLN does not control any part of our national territory They are falsely proclaiming abroad that they control specific points in San Salvador The people the media and the diplomatic corps can attest that the FMLN does not control any areas in San Salvador or other regions There are still some FMLN strongholds which we are actively managing to expel the terrorists from urban areas where they are targeting civilians Naturally we face combat limitations in urban settings because the terrorists are using the civilian population as shields and holding many families hostage in their homes Additionally the terrorists have positioned snipers on some tall buildings Therefore the armed forces are asking for the publics understanding If we were to deploy our full military power as we could in a combat zone it would result in many innocent casualties continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0726","doctext":"and we not want to do that we want to resolve this situation in a cautious way always respecting and protecting our civilian population that is why we ask those persons who have been kidnapped or are being held hostage by terrorists to be patient the salvadoran armed forces are making an effort to reach all the areas where this situation prevails so that we can rescue all of our salvadoran brothers reporter these remarks are intended to reveal the professional nature of the armed forces and reaffirm something many salvadorans have in mind regarding this military offensive has the fmln received military and personnel aid from abroad ponce sure nicaragua has always supported the fmln president ortega is doing this 3second break in reception the nicaraguan foreign minister who is currently in mexico is giving his full support to the fmln he says that the revolutionary forces have already achieved their victory in el salvador the fmln are liars they follow the same communists slogans lie lie and lie here no one believes that a truck loaded with weapons in santa ana was driven by an east german some of the captured people are foreigners i cannot tell you where they come from reporter your remarks confirm the presence of mercenaries in the current armed struggle which would be ponce interrupting i can also add that we received information before 10 november that a group of terrorist fighters had come to the countrys eastern zone from nicaragua they may be participating in this terrorist action reporter as for the total number of casualties inflicted on the fmln now can you tell how many fmln rebels have died in this offensive ponce nationwide we counted 230 terrorists killed and 136 terrorist wounded 72 terrorist were captured one terrorist was presented to the press reporter can the number of civilians killed and wounded be totalled now ponce that is the most regrettable aspect of this irrational fmln action this action has imperiled the people who are not involved in the armed uprising we regret that 17 people have died and 86 have been wounded reporter this figure is really regrettable many people have been tuned into this national network we have heard many telephone calls reiterating support for the current government and the armed forces actions in case of an emergency in areas where the curfew was ordered what suggestions can you offer people in the capital city ponce to report an emergency they can dial 3 if they have a telephone available otherwise or if they do not have a telephone it is important that they leave their homes with their arms up carrying some white flag or cloth and go to a nearby unit to get aid people must keep in mind the armed forces are the friends of the people and will serve the people trust and go to your armed forces reporter these were the remarks of col rene emilio ponce he is now leaving this national radio network ponce i can tell you that a large number of weapons have been seized we can confirm the meddling of some communist bloc countries in this we seized russian and north korean weapons which probably entered through cuba and nicaragua i can also tell you that since the fmln fired mortars from the national university on saturday and sunday morning we had to remove the terrorists from several points we found weapons explosives and a large amount of medicine inside the national university some men were killed with their rifles in their hands we also captured others who were inside the national university i also want to ask the civilian population for its understanding and to trust their armed forces these armed forces belong to the people and serve them we are acting in a professional manner be patient remain calm and we will move ahead with gods blessing and help also i want to publicly recognize the military chiefs officers enlisted men security corps officials and all the armed forces active personnel for their heroic work in defending our people democracy liberty and peace your actions have been heroic and all of us recognize this may history do you justice tomorrow you must feel proud because you are doing what every patriot must do defend the fatherland","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0726","doctext":"We do not want to escalate this situation we aim to handle it with care always prioritizing the safety of our civilians Therefore we ask those who have been kidnapped or are held hostage by terrorists to remain patient The Salvadoran armed forces are working diligently to reach all affected areas to rescue our Salvadoran brothers reporter These statements aim to highlight the professionalism of the armed forces and reaffirm what many Salvadorans already believe Regarding this military offensive has the FMLN received any military or personnel support from abroad Ponce Yes Nicaragua has consistently supported the FMLN President Ortega is actively involved as is the Nicaraguan foreign minister currently in Mexico who fully supports the FMLN He claims that the revolutionary forces have already secured their victory in El Salvador However the FMLN are deceitful following the same communist tactics of constant lying No one here believes them A truck loaded with weapons in Santa Ana was driven by an East German and some captured individuals are foreigners I cannot disclose their origins reporter Your comments confirm the involvement of mercenaries in the conflict which brings us to Ponce interrupting Additionally we had intelligence before November 10th that a group of terrorist fighters had entered the eastern zone from Nicaragua They might be participating in this terrorist activity reporter Can you provide the current number of casualties among the FMLN rebels Ponce Nationwide we have counted 230 terrorists killed 136 wounded and 72 captured One terrorist has been presented to the press reporter Can you tally the number of civilian casualties Ponce The most tragic aspect of this irrational FMLN action is the harm to uninvolved civilians We regret that 17 people have died and 86 have been wounded reporter These numbers are indeed lamentable Many people have been listening to this national broadcast expressing support for the government and armed forces actions In case of emergencies in curfew areas what advice can you give to people in the capital Ponce In an emergency if they have a telephone they can dial 3 If not they should leave their homes with their hands up carrying a white flag or cloth and seek help at a nearby unit People must remember that the armed forces are their allies and will assist them Trust and turn to your armed forces reporter These were the words of Col Rene Emilio Ponce who is now leaving this national radio network Ponce I can confirm that a significant number of weapons have been seized indicating involvement from communist bloc countries We confiscated Russian and North Korean weapons likely smuggled through Cuba and Nicaragua Since the FMLN launched mortars from the national university over the weekend we had to clear terrorists from several locations We discovered weapons explosives and a large quantity of medicine inside the university Some men were killed with their rifles in hand and others were captured I urge the civilian population to be understanding and trust their armed forces These forces serve the people and act professionally Be patient stay calm and we will progress with Gods blessing I also want to publicly acknowledge the military leaders officers enlisted men security corps officials and all active armed forces personnel for their heroic efforts in defending our people democracy liberty and peace Your actions have been commendable and we all recognize this May history honor you Feel proud because you are fulfilling your patriotic duty by defending the fatherland","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0727","doctext":"the salvadoran armys counterattack against rebel positions in mejicanos on the northern side of the capital city was suspended at 1745 2345 gmt 1 hour after it began and so far there are no reports on the results of it two columns of some 100 salvadoran army troops armed with rifles and artillery weapons started to attack about 150 guerrillas who control ample positions in mejicanos where some 125000 people live during that hour strong explosions were heard near mejicanos they later stopped when a heavy rain fell for about 30 minutes there are no telephone communications with the area therefore it has been impossible to determine the balance of the governments counterattack meanwhile it was reported that in the conacaste neighborhood of soyapango also in northern san salvador five private homes were straffed by army helicopters the number of casualties has not been determined yet according to the us embassy in san salvador the national offensive launched on 12 november by the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln against alfredo cristianis rightist government has resulted in 305 dead and 373 wounded including guerrillas soldiers and civilians","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0727","doctext":"The Salvadoran army halted their counterattack against rebel positions in Mejicanos located on the northern side of the capital at 1745 2345 GMT one hour after it commenced with no immediate results reported Two units consisting of around 100 Salvadoran army troops equipped with rifles and artillery began their assault on approximately 150 guerrillas who held significant positions in Mejicanos home to about 125000 residents During the operation loud explosions echoed near Mejicanos which ceased when a heavy rain fell for about 30 minutes Communication with the area is down preventing an assessment of the counterattacks outcome Meanwhile in the Conacaste neighborhood of Soyapango also in northern San Salvador army helicopters fired upon five private homes though casualty numbers are still unknown According to the US embassy in San Salvador the national offensive initiated on November 12 by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN against President Alfredo Cristianis rightwing government has left 305 dead and 373 injured including guerrillas soldiers and civilians","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0728","doctext":"since 1981 the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln has been insisting on the need for a political solution to the war its efforts met with the stubborn opposition of the armed forces and the countrys ultrarightist sectors who are the ones who in reality have wielded total power we presented dozens of negotiating proposals in which we increasingly made our positions more flexible even though the military reality demonstrated that we were invincible we presented to the current nationalist republican alliance arena government a proposal that had real possibilities of bringing about peace however the response we received was an escalation of repression by means of torture and murder which culminated with the massacre of the workers of the salvadoran workers national union federation fenastras the government rejected our formulas for negotiation in word and in deed and instead deepened the causes behind the war by worsening the social crisis and reducing the range of activity of the popular sectors faced with a dangerous situation that threatened not only to shut off a peaceful solution to the war but instead to increase the killings and other flagrant violations of our peoples democratic rights the fmln decided to launch a forceful and strategic military offensive that would put a halt to the fascists and open up a possibility to bring an end to the war consequently at 2000 on 11 november our forces entered into combat against all the targets designated in our offensive plan despite all the preventive measures and arrangements set up by the army to try to halt us our experienced fighters in spite of the disadvantage in forces and arms have fulfilled our goals beyond our expectations carrying out one of the most glorious military battles in the history of the peoples war in under 15 hours we gained control over strategic territories wiped out dozens of enemy troops took prisoners recovered weapons and destroyed armored vehicles and airplanes after 4 continuous days of fighting our forces have rejected all counterattacks by the enemy and have gained new positions thousands of residents of the cities have staged popular uprisings to support our forces which have been augmented by new fighters faced with this situation the arena government and the clique of corrupt military officers known as la tandona who command the armed forces have ordered criminal bombings of the civilian population with the purpose of putting down the popular uprisings this has brought about more support for our forces and redoubled the peoples rage against the government led by cristiani and the army a situation has thus come about which demands that our forces carry out the decision to continue the offensive that our forces and the people have unleashed until its final consequences continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0728","doctext":"Since 1981 the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN has been advocating for a political resolution to the war Their efforts were met with staunch resistance from the armed forces and the countrys ultraright factions who effectively held absolute power We put forth numerous negotiation proposals continually making our positions more flexible even though military realities showed our strength We presented a viable peace proposal to the current Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA government However in return we faced an escalation of repression including torture and murder culminating in the massacre of workers from the Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation FENASTRAS The government rejected our negotiation formulas both in words and actions exacerbating the causes of the war by deepening the social crisis and curtailing the activities of popular sectors Confronted with a dire situation that not only threatened to close off peaceful solutions but also to increase killings and violations of democratic rights the FMLN decided to launch a decisive military offensive to halt the fascists and open a path to end the war Consequently at 2000 hours on November 11 our forces engaged all designated targets in our offensive plan despite the armys preventive measures Our seasoned fighters despite being outnumbered and outgunned exceeded our expectations achieving one of the most significant military victories in the history of the peoples war Within 15 hours we controlled strategic territories eliminated numerous enemy troops took prisoners recovered weapons and destroyed armored vehicles and aircraft After four continuous days of combat our forces repelled all enemy counterattacks and gained new positions Thousands of city residents staged uprisings to support our forces which were bolstered by new fighters In response the ARENA government and the corrupt military officers known as La Tandona who command the armed forces ordered criminal bombings of the civilian population to suppress the uprisings This only increased support for our forces and intensified the peoples anger against the government led by Cristiani and the army This situation has necessitated that our forces continue the offensive until its ultimate conclusion","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0729","doctext":"peace is possible only if we evict from power those who have profited from war consequently the fmln general command 1 orders that all our units must hold the positions conquered organize the general uprising of our people and carry out all the tasks dealing with the populations security and defense and the collection of food and its distribution to the needy 2 calls the people to a general uprising so they can join us in battle in every possible way with all types of weapons to defend themselves and strike the enemy 3 announces that effective as soon as this manifesto is announced we declare as territories liberated by the people all the areas under our control in morazan san miguel la union usulutan cuscatlan chalatenango san vicente and cabanas departments in accordance with this our forces and the people will organize popular governments in every municipality in these departments simultaneously our forces that control territories in the cities must intensify the struggle to ensure total control of the country 4 urges all the workers to stop working as part of the generalized struggle which will help weaken the january government and will enable all to join us in combat therefore we hereby announce that the current transportation stoppage the sabotaging of the energy supply and the closing of gasoline stations will continue for an indefinite time for this reason the people must prepare for this situation we sternly warn those employers who force their workers to go to work that our forces have been instructed to impose obedience to this measure 5 asks the international community and humanitarian organizations to send help to the civilian victims of bombings and contribute to the creation of refuges and centers to protect the population from the criminal actions unleashed by cristianis government and the armed forces high command 6 urgently calls all political and social forces popular organizations and private businessmen in our country to assume at this time the historic role of makers and builders of a national democratic solution that can bring lasting peace to our country 7 makes a patriotic exhortation to officers and the rank and file of the army not to let the big batch la tandona the graduating class of the majority of the current army staff members arena and the us interests lead them to confront the people thus staining their hands with blood the fmln does not regard them as enemies and is ready to make peace with the army sectors who desire justice sovereignty and true democracy for our people the enemy of the people and all of our countrys social and political forces is la tandona who have enriched themselves with war and the arena death squads they are the enemies of peace and democracy they are the ones who do not want a regime of justice we call all the nation to fight them so we can sing the national anthem which the tyranny has tried to bury and which says freedom is its dogma and guideline which it has sworn to defend a thousand times and just as many times has sworn to reject the hateful power of a bold tyranny signed fmln general commanders salvador sanchez seren eduardo sancho francisco jovel shafik jorge handal joaquin villalobos el salvador 13 november 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0729","doctext":"Peace can only be achieved by removing from power those who have benefited from war Therefore the FMLN General Command orders 1 All units must maintain their conquered positions organize a general uprising ensure the security and defense of the population and manage food collection and distribution to those in need 2 The population is called to rise up and join the fight using all available weapons to defend themselves and attack the enemy 3 Effective immediately all areas under our control in Morazan San Miguel La Union Usulutan Cuscatlan Chalatenango San Vicente and Cabanas are declared liberated territories Our forces and the people will establish popular governments in these municipalities In cities under our control the struggle must be intensified to achieve full national control 4 All workers are urged to cease work as part of the generalized struggle which will weaken the January government and bring together all in combat The current transport stoppage energy supply sabotage and gasoline station closures will continue indefinitely The people must prepare for this Employers forcing workers to work will face strict enforcement of this measure by our forces 5 The international community and humanitarian organizations are asked to aid civilian bombing victims and help create refuges and centers for population protection against the criminal actions of Cristianis government and the armed forces high command 6 Political and social forces popular organizations and private businessmen are urgently called to take on the historic role of creating a national democratic solution for lasting peace 7 A patriotic appeal is made to army officers and soldiers not to be led by the big batch ARENA and US interests into opposing the people and staining their hands with blood The FMLN does not consider them enemies and is ready to make peace with army sectors seeking justice sovereignty and true democracy The true enemies of the people and all social and political forces are la tandona and the ARENA death squads who have prospered through war and oppose justice and democracy The nation is called to fight them so we can proudly sing our national anthem which tyranny has attempted to suppress proclaiming freedom is our doctrine and guide vowed to defend and reject the oppressive power of tyranny Signed by FMLN General Commanders Salvador Sanchez Ceren Eduardo Sancho Francisco Jovel Shafik Jorge Handal Joaquin Villalobos El Salvador 13 November 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0730","doctext":"nicaragua presented a draft resolution to stop the salvadoran conflict and seek a diplomatic solution to the salvadoran situation at the 29th annual oas meeting held on 13 november 1989 the draft was introduced by nicaraguan foreign minister miguel descoto and read for radio sandino from the nicaraguan embassy in washington begin recording unidentified person whereas the situation of the salvadoran people is marked by the increasing armed struggle and flagrant violations of human rights and mans fundamental liberties the enormous human suffering caused by this situation has resulted in the loss of numerous civilian lives as an effect of the indiscriminate repression on the noncombatant population according to article 2 paragraph a of the oas charter amended by the cartagena protocol one of the organizations main purposes is to strengthen peace and security in the continent solidarity among american states words indistinct makes it an urgent matter that the organization devotes special and considerable efforts to help achieve a negotiated political solution of the salvadoran conflict and to end the bloodshed therefore 1 we urgently call on the salvadoran regime to immediately stop the bombings of the civilian population and the acts of repression like at san salvador university 2 we make an appeal so that the hostilities can be stopped immediately the wounded can be evacuated and the civilian population can be supplied with staples in full security 3 we appeal to the sides in conflict that negotiations be immediately initiated through the united nations and the oas leading to a cease fire under conditions that ensure full respect for all human rights 4 we urge making the necessary arrangements so the un observers for central america onuca created by the un security council on 7 november 1989 can go to el salvador immediately to a make sure there is no foreign interference in the salvadoran conflict which could prevent the implementation of the salvadoran peoples right to full and unrestricted selfdetermination b enforce the principles of international law regarding humanitarianism particularly article 3 of the geneva conventions signed in 1949 which deal with expenditures due to war protection of civilians and words indistinct 5 we ask the oas secretary general to utilize all available indirect and direct means according to article 115 of the amended charter to obtain current and objective information on the salvadoran situation and to keep all oas member states posted on this end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0730","doctext":"Nicaragua proposed a draft resolution aimed at ending the Salvadoran conflict and pursuing a diplomatic solution during the 29th annual OAS meeting on November 13 1989 Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Miguel dEscoto introduced the draft which was broadcast by Radio Sandino from the Nicaraguan embassy in Washington The document highlighted the severe human rights violations and increasing armed struggle endured by the Salvadoran people resulting in significant civilian casualties due to indiscriminate repression Referencing Article 2 paragraph a of the OAS Charter amended by the Cartagena Protocol the draft emphasized the organizations goal to bolster peace and security within the continent It called for solidarity among American states and urged the OAS to dedicate substantial efforts toward a political resolution to stop the bloodshed Specific points included 1 An urgent appeal to the Salvadoran government to halt bombings and repression against civilians such as those at San Salvador University 2 A call for an immediate cessation of hostilities safe evacuation of the wounded and secure provision of essential supplies to civilians 3 A plea for immediate negotiations mediated by the United Nations and the OAS to establish a ceasefire that upholds all human rights 4 A request for the UN observers for Central America ONUCA created by the UN Security Council on November 7 1989 to promptly visit El Salvador to ensure no foreign interference compromises the Salvadoran peoples right to selfdetermination and to enforce international humanitarian law principles particularly Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 regarding warrelated expenditures and civilian protection 5 A recommendation for the OAS SecretaryGeneral to use all possible means to gather and disseminate current objective information about the Salvadoran situation to all OAS member states","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0731","doctext":"attention attention we have just received a report from san miguel on indiscriminate shelling in san miguel the report adds that the indiscriminate shelling and bombings being carried out by a37 planes continued today in la esmeralda la coquera lopez el granillo and santa luisa neighborhoods it has also been reported that there are several dead and wounded civilians and many destroyed homes once again we denounce these criminal actions by the fascist government we denounce the shelling and bombing actions against the civilian population we repeat our call to the international red cross humanitarian organizations green cross and rescue commands to come to these places to help the civilian victims we have also received a report from ilobasco we have received a preliminary war bulletin from cinquera cabanas department today 14 november at 0000 0600 gmt rebel units entered ilobasco cabanas department and attacked the repressive national police and civil defense trenches located in downtown ilobasco with rifles and rpg7 rocket launchers today 14 november at 0630 1230 gmt heavy fighting was still being reported it has been confirmed that during the attack on ilobasco the national police 2nd military detachment and civil defense troops suffered 12 casualties at 0740 1340 gmt fighting continues in ilobasco","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0731","doctext":"Attention attention a report from San Miguel has just come in regarding indiscriminate shelling there The report states that A37 planes continued their bombardment today in the neighborhoods of La Esmeralda La Coquera Lopez El Granillo and Santa Luisa resulting in numerous civilian deaths injuries and destroyed homes We condemn these criminal actions by the fascist government and the targeted bombings and shelling of the civilian population We urge the International Red Cross humanitarian organizations Green Cross and rescue commands to assist the victims Additionally a report from Ilobasco has been received including a preliminary war bulletin from Cinquera Cabanas Department On 14 November at 0000 0600 GMT rebel units launched an attack on Ilobasco targeting the national police and civil defense trenches in the town center with rifles and RPG7 rocket launchers Heavy fighting was still ongoing at 0630 1230 GMT It has been confirmed that during the Ilobasco attack the national police the 2nd military detachment and civil defense troops suffered 12 casualties As of 0740 1340 GMT the fighting in Ilobasco continues","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0732","doctext":"here is an important report from san miguel the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front has inflicted 47 casualties on 3d infantry brigade troops and police forces in the northern section of san miguel the departmental capital in addition during fighting with the arce battalion in san miguel fmln forces have inflicted many casualties and seized ammunition and war materiel from its forces we have seized a large quantity of bombs and armament in the districts in the area of the military route and your attention please your close attention it is also reported that during fighting with the arce battalion yesterday 13 november at 1300 four soldiers including a sergeant were killed and many wounded in addition we seized 4 m16 rifles 4 knapsacks 1 law 1 m72 and 1 m79 with 36 grenades in la coquera neighborhood in san miguel at noon yesterday 13 november seven knapsacks ammunition for m16 rifles and other supplies were seized in the area chevron gas station in addition one soldier was killed in the fighting in this area of san miguel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0732","doctext":"A significant update has emerged from San Miguel The FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front has caused 47 casualties among the 3rd Infantry Brigade and police in the northern part of the departmental capital San Miguel Additionally during clashes with the Arce Battalion in San Miguel the FMLN inflicted numerous casualties and captured ammunition and military equipment A substantial amount of bombs and armament was seized in the districts along the military route Notably during a battle with the Arce Battalion on 13 November at 1300 four soldiers including a sergeant were killed and many others were injured The FMLN also confiscated 4 M16 rifles 4 knapsacks a LAW an M72 and an M79 with 36 grenades in the La Coquera neighborhood of San Miguel Furthermore at noon on 13 November seven knapsacks M16 ammunition and other supplies were seized near the Chevron gas station Additionally one soldier was killed in the fighting in this area of San Miguel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0733","doctext":"this morning our units toured several areas in san salvador and the outlying municipalities in reality salvadoran brothers our armed forces have completely wiped out the redoubts of the terrorists of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln in several places in san salvador there is heavy movement we have seen hundreds of salvadorans in the streets thousands in some areas going to their workplaces there is activity in the streets we congratulate the salvadoran people who are moving about with optimism for their courage and bravery they are defying the bullets of the fmln criminals and murderers who are sowing grief and mourning among the salvadoran people the fmln did not take into account however that el salvador has a professional and powerful armed forces that the people support this armed forces is destroying all the guerrilla redoubts salvadorans if you are still at home you can go out to work unless you are in one of the few remaining restricted areas where terrorist snipers are operating there is activity and movement in the large urban areas of the city and on the main streets of the capital the markets and commercial establishments are opening for business the supermarkets are opening their doors buses are operating we will keep you informed of what is taking place so that you can move about freely knowing that your armed forces is supporting you that each soldier is guarding your life you have to trust in your armed forces as you always have because it is the arm that is defendinamapolas san francisco neighborhood san salvador in the vicinity of the torre democracia building in san salvador and in el limon canton soyapango there were no casualties as a result of any of these encounters an attempt was made against the deputy foreign ministers life through an attack on a residence in the escalon neighborhood in san salvador no one was hurt however the armed forces also reported that a harrassment attack was made on the garrison of the 4th infantry brigade but there were no casualties three explosions have been heard in apastepeque but their origin has not yet been determined armed forces personnel were also harrassed north of the 6th infantry brigade and national police installations in berlin but again no casualties were reported","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0733","doctext":"This morning our units patrolled various areas in San Salvador and nearby municipalities In truth fellow Salvadorans our armed forces have successfully eradicated the strongholds of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN terrorists There is significant activity in several parts of San Salvador with hundreds even thousands of Salvadorans seen on the streets heading to their workplaces The streets are bustling with life We commend the Salvadoran populace for their bravery and optimism as they courageously face the bullets of the FMLN criminals and murderers who are spreading sorrow among our people The FMLN underestimated the strength and professionalism of El Salvadors armed forces which are fully supported by the people These forces are dismantling all guerrilla strongholds Salvadorans if you are still at home you may go to work unless you are in the few remaining restricted areas where terrorist snipers are active There is notable activity and movement in the large urban areas and main streets of the capital Markets and commercial establishments are opening for business supermarkets are welcoming customers and buses are running We will continue to provide updates to ensure you can move about freely confident that your armed forces are protecting you with each soldier guarding your life Trust in your armed forces as you always have for they are your defenders Incidents occurred in Amapolas San Francisco neighborhood San Salvador near the Torre Democracia building in San Salvador and in El Limon canton Soyapango Fortunately there were no casualties in these encounters An attack aimed at the deputy foreign ministers residence in the Escalon neighborhood in San Salvador also resulted in no injuries The armed forces reported a harassment attack on the 4th Infantry Brigade garrison but again there were no casualties Three explosions were heard in Apastepeque though their source remains unknown Additionally armed forces personnel faced harassment north of the 6th Infantry Brigade and national police installations in Berlin but no casualties were reported","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0734","doctext":"the salvadoran army reported today that 909 persons soldiers rebels and civilians have been killed or wounded in the past 3 days as a result of the fighting going on the report adds that 432 persons have died and 477 have been wounded army spokesman colonel raul arturo lopez also confirmed that a 24hour curfew has been ordered in the densely populated neighborhoods of ilopango santa lucia soyapango mejicanos zacamil ciudad delgado and ayutuxtepeque all located in the northern and eastern sectors of the city according to the army spokesman this measure was ordered to control the guerrilla redoubts that remain in these neighborhoods the armed forces have said that they are not aware of a truce offered this morning by the guerrillas to allow help to get to the civilian population trapped in the trouble spots","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0734","doctext":"Today the Salvadoran army disclosed that 909 individuals including soldiers rebels and civilians have either died or been injured over the past three days due to ongoing conflicts The report specifies that 432 people have lost their lives while 477 have sustained injuries Army spokesperson Colonel Raul Arturo Lopez announced a 24hour curfew in the densely populated areas of Ilopango Santa Lucia Soyapango Mejicanos Zacamil Ciudad Delgado and Ayutuxtepeque all situated in the northern and eastern parts of the city According to Colonel Lopez this action aims to manage guerrilla strongholds remaining in these neighborhoods The armed forces also mentioned they are unaware of a truce proposed by the guerrillas this morning to facilitate aid for civilians trapped in the conflict zones","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0735","doctext":"here is a report on armed forces military actions in the 1st military zone clashes were reported in the areas of san jose guayabal and san martin where the rebels were turned back by the soldiers assigned to the areas the rebels left supplies and ammunition behind in the maquilishuat neighborhood in southwestern san salvador soldiers from the belloso battalion forced terrorist troops who were roaming the area to flee clashes were reported in the vicinity of the san benito and san francisco neighborhoods where the troops repelled the terrorists who were trying to close in on these residential areas in the township of el tule aguilares clashes were reported between 4th brigade troops and terrorists from the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln the terrorists were repelled and fled in disarray encounters with fmln terrorists also occurred on san antonio avenue in the area of cuscatacingo the attackers fled carrying several wounded comrades with them in soyapango the fmln subversives coldbloodedly murdered two watchmen at the insa factory feeling hounded and hemmed in by the armed forces troops the fmln terrorists continue to resort to 3second break in reception to kidnap youths on this occasion from the amatepec neighborhood on the outskirts of san salvador in ciudad delgado members of the security corps arrested three persons and confiscated the following material they were carrying three m16 rifles a 45caliber pistol and ammunition for m16 and ak47 rifles in the town of san marcos the bracamonte battalion confiscated an ak47 rifle and a hand grenade the fmln terrorists who are making a desperate retreat from the suburbs of san salvador have abandoned 27 of their dead comrades in ciudad credisa these people shed their blood in vain for ideals that do not truly seek the welfare of salvadorans but instead the implementation of the opprobious and totalitarian dictatorship that the fmln terrorists would like to impose there is no place for the fmln here in el salvador it has always had a warlike violent position opposed to the interests of the civilian population the armed forces has control over the small redoubts in which the terrorists trying to save their lives are hiding in the homes of defenseless salvadorans","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0735","doctext":"Here is an account of military operations In the first military zone skirmishes occurred in San Jose Guayabal and San Martin where soldiers successfully repelled the rebels who left behind supplies and ammunition In Maquilishuat located in southwestern San Salvador troops from the Belloso Battalion forced the terrorist subversives to retreat Clashes also took place near the San Benito and San Francisco neighborhoods where troops thwarted terrorist advances into these residential areas In El Tule Aguilares the Fourth Brigade engaged with terrorists from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front fmln causing them to flee chaotically Additional confrontations with fmln terrorists occurred on San Antonio Avenue in Cuscatacingo resulting in the attackers retreating with several injured comrades In Soyapango fmln subversives brutally murdered two watchmen at the Insa factory Feeling besieged by the armed forces the fmln terrorists have resorted to kidnapping targeting youths from the Amatepec neighborhood on San Salvadors outskirts In Ciudad Delgado security forces arrested three individuals seizing three M16 rifles a 45caliber pistol and ammunition for M16 and AK47 rifles In San Marcos the Bracamonte Battalion confiscated an AK47 rifle and a hand grenade As they retreat desperately from San Salvadors suburbs fmln terrorists have abandoned 27 of their dead comrades in Ciudad Credisa having shed their blood in vain for ideals that do not truly benefit Salvadorans but aim to impose a harsh totalitarian dictatorship The fmln has no place in El Salvador consistently adopting an aggressive violent stance against civilian interests The armed forces maintain control over the small hideouts where terrorists in a bid to save their lives are taking refuge in the homes of defenseless Salvadorans","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0736","doctext":"while trying to guarantee the citizens security and defend democracy in el salvador armed forces troops have discovered a safe house of the terrorist groups in san marcos and seized 6 highcaliber rifles 12485 rounds of ammunition 330 pounds of explosives 16 fragmentation grenades 1520 dynamite blasting caps and 2 radios of the ammunition 10400 rounds are for sovietmade ak47 rifles many terrorists have surrendered to the armed forces during the last few hours among them are santos torres hernandez and julio ramirez who turned in 2 rifles over 500 rounds of ammunition explosives and other war materiel the two subversives said that at this moment the insurgents are worn out and have no desire to continue fighting against the salvadoran people in addition the subversives admitted that the armed forces are in control of the situation in san salvador and the interior","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0736","doctext":"In an effort to ensure public safety and uphold democracy in El Salvador military forces have uncovered a terrorist safe house in San Marcos confiscating 6 highcaliber rifles 12485 rounds of ammunition 330 pounds of explosives 16 fragmentation grenades 1520 dynamite blasting caps and 2 radios Among the seized ammunition were 10400 rounds for Sovietmade AK47 rifles Several terrorists have surrendered recently including Santos Torres Hernandez and Julio Ramirez who handed over 2 rifles more than 500 rounds of ammunition explosives and other military supplies These insurgents revealed that the current state of the rebels is one of exhaustion and they lack the will to continue their fight against the Salvadoran populace Furthermore they acknowledged that the military forces have established control over San Salvador and surrounding areas","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0737","doctext":"an opposition labor federation announced today that it will call a general strike if the air force continues to bomb neighborhoods in the salvadoran capital and called for an initial closing down of work centers to compel the government to hold talks with the guerrillas julio cesar portillo leader of the national union of salvadoran workers unts at the same time denied that the labor leaders had taken refuge in the mexican embassy and affirmed that we are working trying to take care of the civilian population according to portillo the closedown could lead to a general strike in the next few days to defend the workers and compel the government to negotiate a political solution to this war the leader of the unts which the government claims is a front for the guerrillas asked all the workers to stay home and said we demand that the government immediately halt all activities that are affecting the civilian population portillo said that a general strike has not yet been called but did not rule one out if the repression and the indiscriminate bombing of the people continue at a news conference the labor leader said that the cristiani government does not have the situation under control the crisis is deepening portillo said that there are thousands of workers especially in the neighborhoods in the northern and eastern part of the city where the fiercest clashes are taking place who do not have food or medicine and who are living under dangerous conditions in the midst of firefights according to the unts leader in the next few hours labor and humanitarian organizations will set up refugee centers to assist the salvadorans who are trapped in the combat areas the leader warned that stores and supermarkets might be sacked and said that the guerrilla offensive launched saturday evening is the largest ever since the war in el salvador began portillo said that we workers have to see to it that a truly democratic government can come to power in el salvador but added that he has no information regarding a rumor spread today in san salvador that the guerrillas or some political organizations had announced the formation of a provisional government the fmln guerrillas who are battling fiercely against government troops in densely populated areas of san salvador as well as in towns in the interior today announced that several areas in eight of el salvadors 14 departments were liberated territories","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0737","doctext":"Today an opposition labor federation declared it would initiate a general strike if the Salvadoran air force continues bombing residential areas in the capital They also called for an immediate closure of workplaces to pressure the government into negotiating with the guerrillas Julio Cesar Portillo head of the National Union of Salvadoran Workers UNTS denied rumors that labor leaders had sought refuge in the Mexican embassy and stressed their efforts to protect civilians Portillo indicated that the workplace shutdown could escalate into a general strike soon to safeguard workers and force the government to seek a political resolution to the conflict Despite government accusations that UNTS is a front for the guerrillas Portillo urged workers to remain home and demanded the government stop actions harming civilians He clarified that a general strike hadnt been officially called yet but remained a possibility if the bombing persisted At a press conference Portillo asserted that President Cristianis government lacked control over the situation citing a worsening crisis He highlighted the dire conditions faced by thousands of workers especially in the northern and eastern neighborhoods of the city who lacked food medicine and safety amidst ongoing violence Portillo announced that labor and humanitarian groups would soon establish refugee centers to aid those trapped in combat zones and warned about potential looting of stores and supermarkets He described the guerrilla offensive launched on Saturday night as the most significant since the wars onset in El Salvador Portillo emphasized the need for a genuinely democratic government but dismissed rumors about the guerrillas or political groups forming a provisional government Meanwhile FMLN guerrillas reported that several areas in eight of El Salvadors 14 departments were now liberated territories as they continued intense battles against government forces in densely populated regions of San Salvador and other towns","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0738","doctext":"our forces have also engaged troops posted at the presidente hotel and in its vicinity but once again respected the us ambassadors residence during the entire maneuver we inflicted approximately 20 casualties on the enemy but we did not lose any men meanwhile we have had reports from san salvador that the air force is bombing heavily densely populated areas in the sector of ciudad delgado commander carlos announced this at a news conference in san salvador a government that bombs the people is an illegitimate government a government facing thousands of salvadorans in arms is an illegitimate government and a government that massacres the people is an illegitimate government and an illegitimate government must be toppled by our forces now we have a lastminute report from san salvador at this very moment an o2 airplane is throwing rockets at the area of zacamil where heavy fighting is under way it has been reported that there have been civilian casualties in this attack it has also been confirmed that the three armored personnel carriers that were destroyed in zacamil were destroyed on the street that joins the zacamil neighborhood with the metropoli neighborhood in another report from our companeros in soyapango they have informed us that they have seen a us adviser leading the troops in the sector of soyapango it is presumed that this north american is the one who is directing the air attack in the sector of soyapango c47 airplanes as well as uh1m huey 500 and uh1h helicopters all us made have been throwing rockets on and machinegunning the sectors of soyapango and ciudad delgado the fascist regime of la tandona name given to 1966 graduates of captain gerardo barrios military academy cristiani and daubuisson have decreed a curfew in all of the areas under the control of our forces in the northern part of san salvador to ensure that there are no witnesses of their indiscriminate bombing we issue an urgent call to the red cross and other humanitarian organizations to go to soyapango where there have been dozens of civilian casualties we also issue an urgent appeal to the democratic latin american governments so that they can words indistinct the fascist government of alfredo cristiani to get him to stop this indiscriminate bombing once and for all a report from the capital states that fmln forces this afternoon are attacking zacamil battalion positions and harrassing the armed forces joint chiefs of staff on this 4th day of fighting in the capital roadblocks continue to multiply throughout this is the second attack on the joint chiefs of staff in less than 24 hours as reported on the evening of 13 november we attacked the san benito battalion at the national fair grounds and the forces guarding the joint chiefs of staff this is the second harrassment attack on the joint chiefs of staff this complicates the armed forces situation in the capital because the enemy armed forces top leadership is being attacked and harrassed fmln forces are besieging the enemy air force aircrafts continue to overfly the northern area of the capital this afternoon they continue to machinegun and bomb the civilian population moments ago we reported that there was heavy bombing in zacamil against the population we call on the international red cross committee to go immediately to zacamil to evacuate civilians who might have survived these cowardly and bloody air force bombings","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0738","doctext":"Our forces have also engaged with troops stationed at the Presidente Hotel and nearby areas but we respected the US ambassadors residence During the entire maneuver we inflicted around 20 casualties on the enemy without suffering any losses Reports from San Salvador indicate that the air force is heavily bombing densely populated areas in Ciudad Delgado At a news conference in San Salvador Commander Carlos declared that a government bombing its people is illegitimate a government facing thousands of armed Salvadorans is illegitimate and a government that massacres its people is illegitimate Such a government must be overthrown by our forces We have a lastminute report from San Salvador that an O2 airplane is firing rockets in Zacamil where heavy fighting is occurring causing civilian casualties Three armored personnel carriers destroyed in Zacamil were confirmed to be on the street connecting Zacamil with Metropoli Another report from our comrades in Soyapango indicates a US adviser is leading troops there possibly directing air attacks USmade C47 airplanes and UH1M Huey 500 and UH1H helicopters are firing rockets and machinegunning in Soyapango and Ciudad Delgado The fascist regime of La Tandona Cristiani and DAubuisson has imposed a curfew in areas under our control in northern San Salvador to prevent witnesses to their indiscriminate bombing We urgently call on the Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations to go to Soyapango where there have been numerous civilian casualties We also appeal to democratic Latin American governments to pressure Alfredo Cristianis fascist government to stop the indiscriminate bombing A report from the capital states that FMLN forces are attacking Zacamil battalion positions and harassing the armed forces joint chiefs of staff On this fourth day of fighting in the capital roadblocks are multiplying This is the second attack on the joint chiefs of staff in less than 24 hours On the evening of November 13 we attacked the San Benito battalion at the national fairgrounds and forces guarding the joint chiefs of staff This second harassment attack complicates the situation for the enemy armed forces top leadership FMLN forces are besieging the enemy Air force aircraft continue to overfly the northern area of the capital machinegunning and bombing the civilian population Recently there was heavy bombing in Zacamil against the population We call on the International Red Cross Committee to go immediately to Zacamil to evacuate any civilians who might have survived these cowardly and bloody air force bombings","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0739","doctext":"we have a report from our commanding post in san salvador we have an interview with commander claudio rabindranath armijo because of certain problems with the communications the questions will not be clear but the answers will be reporter commander claudio rabindranath armijo we are interviewing you from radio venceremos here in morazan department we have heard reports from central american radio stations speaking about rocket fire and bombings in zacamil neighborhood could you tell us about the current situation armijo we have been holding our position for about 3 days words indistinct currently there is rocket and machinegun fire being launced against our positions the enemy is desperate this morning we repelled an attack they fled in disarray because no one came to support them reporter the fascist disinformation network has been saying that the people are not supporting the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln what is the peoples attitude toward the fmln fighters in zacamil neighborhood armijo their conduct has been positive they have been helping us treat the wounded they have helped us with food problems they have supported us completely by placing barricades on the streets the peoples support in this area is completely different from what the enemys psychological war is trying to accomplish reporter we have received information from our comrades in soyapango who say that they have seen a us adviser leading enemy troops in san salvador have any of your men seen any us advisers armijo word indistinct not seen them but passage indistinct reporter what is the morale of the fmln troops particularly in the zacamil area the fascist information network has been saying that fmln troops are leaving their posts armijo their morale is high we are encouraged by the peoples support we are very determined the enemys attacks have been repelled reporter could you send a message to fmln troops in zacamil neighborhood and to those in the northern and southern parts of the capital as well as to fmln fighters holding their positions in other parts of the country armijo the people are currently supporting us we are waging one of the most important battles in the last few years the outlook for victory depends on what each of us does we must keep moving forward this has been a recorded interview we interviewed commander claudio rabindranath armijo a few minutes ago he is currently at a command post in san salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0739","doctext":"We have a report from our command post in San Salvador featuring an interview with Commander Claudio Rabindranath Armijo Due to some communication issues the questions may be unclear but the answers are understandable Reporter Commander Armijo we are interviewing you from Radio Venceremos located in Morazan Department There have been reports from Central American radio stations about rocket fire and bombings in the Zacamil neighborhood Can you update us on the current situation Armijo We have maintained our position for about three days Presently there is intense rocket and machine gun fire targeting our locations The enemy is in a state of desperation This morning we repelled an attack and the enemy retreated in chaos as they received no reinforcements Reporter The fascist disinformation network claims that the people are not supporting the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN How are the people responding to the FMLN fighters in Zacamil Armijo The peoples behavior has been supportive They have assisted us with the wounded and food supplies and have erected barricades on the streets Their support contradicts what the enemys psychological operations aim to portray Reporter We have received information from comrades in Soyapango who report seeing a US adviser leading enemy troops in San Salvador Have any of your men encountered US advisers Armijo We have not seen them although passage indistinct Reporter How is the morale of the FMLN troops especially in Zacamil The fascist information network claims that FMLN troops are abandoning their posts Armijo The morale is high We are motivated by the peoples support and are determined to continue The enemys attacks have been successfully repelled Reporter Do you have a message for FMLN troops in Zacamil and those in other parts of the capital and country Armijo The people are backing us We are engaged in one of the most significant battles in recent years Our victory depends on each individuals efforts We must keep advancing This interview with Commander Claudio Rabindranath Armijo was recorded a few minutes ago from a command post in San Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0740","doctext":"attention attention salvadoran people this is cadena nacional the network of freedom the salvadoran peoples network attention salvadoran people the terrorist hordes of the farbundo marti national liberation front fmln have been defeated by our brave armed forces who have gone out to defend our sovereignty integrity and the lives and properties of all salvadorans the salvadoran people are supporting their armed forces and president alfredo cristiani at this time the fmln criminals are receiving the punishement they deserve through the glorious weapons of the salvadoran armed forces the cowardly fmln terrorist groups have been hiding since 11 november in the homes of defenseless civilians they are cowards they are like those coward criminals who after committing murder run to hide behind a womans skirt that is what those terrorists are doing they are hiding under the beds of the population which is suffering because of the terrorists attacks they are cowards who have treacherously attacked and bombed the people a few hours ago the liar terrorist joaquin villalobos from his hotel room in managua where he has air conditioning and lots of food said that the fmln has seized positions which is not true all towns in the country are under the governments political control and under the armed forces military control we must inform you that there are only a few areas where terrorists have sought refuge in houses and are acting as snipers however the armed forces are trying to dislodge them in a professional manner in order not to harm civilians the cowards are hiding in a few areas we must tell you that the areas where there is some resistance are ilopango colonia santa lucia soyapango mejicanos zacamil ayutuxtepeque and ciudad delgado salvadorans who are in those areas victims of the terrorists from here your salvadoran brothers your brothers in the armed forces tell you that we are at your side at this time of struggle during this sad time when you are faced with hunger and death threats by the fmln terrorist hordes we are at your side compatriot we are with you salvadoran people your armed forces will not abandon you you can be sure that all this will soon be over we will soon dislodge these mangy dogs who have come with nicaraguan president daniel ortegas weapons and terrorist hordes who have come here to massacre the salvadoran people we are with you compatriot stay where you are remain calm as you will soon be freed from the terrorist hordes ilopango colonia santa lucia soyapango mejicanos zacamil ayutuxtepeque and ciudad delgado remember that your government and cristiani are at the head of the armed forces and that your armed forces are unitedly professionally and patriotically struggling to defend you from this brutal and bestial attack that we denounce before the world why is it that no one says anything why do journalists in europe say nothing about what is happening why do they not tell the truth they only repeat the lies of radio venceremos and the liar radio farabundo marti the peoples truth is here here is the truth of our people who have endured the terrorist attacks for 10 years salvadoran people be brave and united full of patriotism and sure of our victory our fatherland is free our armed forces are gloriously fighting forward armed forces forward salvadoran people","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0740","doctext":"Attention Salvadoran citizens This is Cadena Nacional the Network of Freedom the Salvadoran Peoples Network Attention The terrorist forces of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN have been overcome by our valiant armed forces who have risen to protect our sovereignty integrity and the lives and properties of all Salvadorans The people of El Salvador are backing their armed forces and President Alfredo Cristiani At this moment the FMLN criminals are receiving the punishment they deserve through the glorious weapons of the Salvadoran armed forces The cowardly FMLN terrorist groups have been hiding since November 11 in the homes of defenseless civilians They are cowards akin to criminals who after committing murder hide behind a womans skirt These terrorists are doing the same hiding under the beds of the population which suffers due to the terrorists attacks They are treacherous cowards who have attacked and bombed the people Just a few hours ago the deceitful terrorist Joaquin Villalobos from his airconditioned hotel room in Managua with ample food falsely claimed that the FMLN had seized positions This is untrue All towns are under the political control of the government and the military control of the armed forces We must inform you that there are only a few areas where terrorists have taken refuge in houses and are acting as snipers However the armed forces are working professionally to dislodge them without harming civilians The cowards are hiding in a few areas We must inform you that the areas of resistance are Ilopango Colonia Santa Lucia Soyapango Mejicanos Zacamil Ayutuxtepeque and Ciudad Delgado Salvadorans in those areas victims of the terrorists from here your Salvadoran brothers in the armed forces tell you that we stand with you in this struggle during this sad time when you face hunger and death threats from the FMLN terrorist hordes We are by your side compatriot We are with you Salvadoran people Your armed forces will not abandon you Rest assured this will soon end We will soon expel these mangy dogs who have come with Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortegas weapons and terrorist hordes who have come to massacre the Salvadoran people We are with you compatriot Stay where you are Remain calm as you will soon be liberated from the terrorist hordes Ilopango Colonia Santa Lucia Soyapango Mejicanos Zacamil Ayutuxtepeque and Ciudad Delgado remember that your government and Cristiani lead the armed forces who are united professional and patriotic in their struggle to defend you from this brutal and bestial attack that we denounce before the world Why is no one speaking up Why do journalists in Europe remain silent about what is happening Why do they not tell the truth They merely repeat the lies of Radio Venceremos and the deceitful Radio Farabundo Marti The peoples truth is here Here is the truth of our people who have endured terrorist attacks for ten years Salvadoran people be courageous and united filled with patriotism and confident of our victory Our homeland is free Our armed forces are gloriously fighting Forward armed forces Forward Salvadoran people","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0741","doctext":"attention this is a lastminute report from san salvador our forces have occupied positions held by the national police in cuscatancingo the policemen were forced to flee in disarrary from a position that they had held in cuscatancingo northern san salvador meanwhile the enemy is using m79 rocket launchers in downtown mejicanos the market area and the projects have been affected we repeat a national police position was attacked between 1310 and 1350 1910 and 1950 gmt the policemen who are excellent at repressing the people and the committees of mothers fled cuscatancingo in disarray after being attacked by farabundo marti national liberation front forces at 1407 2007 gmt an a37 dragonfly plane overflew ayutuxtepeque mejicanos and zacamil our fighters are trained to fire at these planes thirty minutes ago a pushandpull 02 plane dropped bombs on zacamil neighborhood and a c47 machinegunned the area an a37 plane is now overflying northern san salvador after our comrades occupied a position that the national police had held in cuscatancingo","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0741","doctext":"Attention this is a breaking report from San Salvador Our forces have taken over positions previously held by the National Police in Cuscatancingo The police were compelled to retreat in disorder from their stronghold in Cuscatancingo in northern San Salvador Meanwhile the enemy is deploying M79 rocket launchers in central Mejicanos affecting the market area and nearby projects We repeat A National Police position was assaulted between 1310 and 1350 1910 and 1950 GMT The police known for their repression of the people and mothers committees fled Cuscatancingo in chaos after being attacked by Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front forces At 1407 2007 GMT an A37 Dragonfly aircraft flew over Ayutuxtepeque Mejicanos and Zacamil Our fighters are trained to target these planes Thirty minutes ago an O2 pushandpull plane dropped bombs on Zacamil neighborhood and a C47 strafed the area An A37 plane is currently flying over northern San Salvador after our comrades seized a position previously held by the National Police in Cuscatancingo","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0742","doctext":"political and diplomatic sources today revealed that the guerrillas tried to kidnap salvadoran president alfredo cristiani and other officials of the rightwing government on 11 november when they launched the largest military offensive of the past 10 years a neighbor of the president in the luxurious residential area of maquilishuat in northern san salvador said that the guerrillas managed to enter president cristianis home but could not kidnap him because he was not there leaders of the ruling nationalist republican alliance arena have confirmed that guerrillas of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln had planned to kidnap president cristiani but we do not know for what purpose a ranking official told acan efe that we have agreed that in the event of a kidnapping there would be no rescue ever since we were installed in government we knew that we could end up on the floor dead said an official who asked to remain anonymous diplomatic circles are also commenting on reports regarding the kidnapping of cristiani and top government leaders they confirmed to acan efe that the guerrillas who attacked cristianis residence were wearing military uniforms some sources maintain that the disguised guerrillas subdued presidential residence guards and entered cristianis home but neither the president nor any of his relatives were there sources close to the president assure that cristiani his wife margarita and other relatives were at a countryside home in coatepeque lake however this claim could not be confirmed most ministers and government officials were resting at countryside homes in different parts of the country but congress president ricardo valdivieso and vice president roberto angulo were in their respective homes when the guerrillas attacked and both of them fought back with their weapons the fmln on 11 november began a largescale military offensive which included attacks at more than 50 points nationwide especially army positions these attacks have yielded about 1000 casualties among civilians rebels and soldiers some sources claim that the residence of julio adolfo rey prendes leader of the authentic christian movement mac was also attacked by the guerrillas but this report has not yet been confirmed fierce fighting between the army and guerrillas especially in densely populated neighborhoods in northeast san salvador where the rebels are entrenched continues three days after the offensive began commander joaquin villalobos one of the five top fmln leaders announced that 7 of the countrys 14 departments were declared freed zones the rebels maintain that the offensive is designed to bring the government and fmln to an equal footing in seeking a negotiated political solution to the war conflict a guerrilla who was interviewed by acan efe in a san salvador neighborhood said that the offensive aims to topple president cristiani and destroy the fascist repressive plan some diplomats maintain that the government and army had been expecting this offensive for several months but underestimated it because they thought that there would be two or three violent outbreaks and not a nationwide largescale offensive such as the one that began on 11 november we cannot figure out how the guerrillas managed to reach cristianis residence a source said","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0742","doctext":"Political and diplomatic insiders disclosed today that guerrillas attempted to kidnap Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani and other officials of the rightwing government on November 11 during the most significant military offensive in the past decade A neighbor from the upscale Maquilishuat area in northern San Salvador reported that the guerrillas entered President Cristianis home but couldnt kidnap him as he wasnt present Leaders of the ruling Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA confirmed that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN guerrillas had plans to kidnap President Cristiani though their motives remain unclear A senior official told ACANEFE In case of kidnapping no rescue would be attempted An anonymous official added Since our government took office we knew death was a possibility Diplomatic sources discussed the reports about the kidnapping attempt on Cristiani and senior government leaders verifying to ACANEFE that the guerrillas attacking Cristianis residence wore military uniforms Some sources claim these disguised guerrillas subdued the residence guards and entered Cristianis home but found neither the president nor his family there Close associates of Cristiani assert he his wife Margarita and other relatives were at a countryside home in Coatepeque Lake though this hasnt been verified Most ministers and officials were vacationing in various countryside homes but Congress President Ricardo Valdivieso and Vice President Roberto Angulo were at their homes during the attack and defended themselves with weapons On November 11 the FMLN initiated a massive military offensive involving attacks at over 50 locations nationwide targeting mainly army positions resulting in approximately 1000 casualties among civilians rebels and soldiers Some sources allege that the guerrillas also attacked the residence of Julio Adolfo Rey Prendes leader of the Authentic Christian Movement MAC though this remains unconfirmed Intense fighting between the army and guerrillas persists especially in densely populated northeastern San Salvador neighborhoods where rebels are entrenched three days into the offensive Commander Joaquin Villalobos one of the top five FMLN leaders announced that 7 of the countrys 14 departments were declared freed zones The rebels claim the offensive aims to bring the government and the FMLN to equal terms for negotiating a political solution to the war conflict A guerrilla interviewed by ACANEFE in a San Salvador neighborhood stated The offensive aims to topple President Cristiani and dismantle the fascist repressive regime Some diplomats believe the government and army anticipated this offensive for months but underestimated its scale expecting only a few violent incidents rather than a nationwide offensive that began on November 11 We are puzzled by how the guerrillas reached Cristianis residence a source remarked","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0743","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani denied this afternoon that the guerrillas have liberated territories in the country as was announced by the clandestine radio venceremos he also denied the report that the army is bombing civilian townships cristiani announced at a news conference that there is a triangle consisting of panamanian general manuel antonio noriega nicaraguan president daniel ortega and the farabundo marti national libersation front fmln involved in the rebel offensive but said he could not supply any more details the president stated that the situation in el salvador is controlled but admitted that there are still rebel redoubts in densely populated zones according to cristiani who held his first news conference since the offensive began on 11 november the armed forces are advancing slowly but surely so as not to affect the civilian population","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0743","doctext":"Earlier today Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani refuted claims made by the covert Radio Venceremos that guerrillas have liberated territories within the country He also dismissed allegations that the army is bombing civilian towns During a press briefing Cristiani revealed the involvement of Panamanian General Manuel Antonio Noriega Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN in the rebel offensive though he did not provide further specifics The president assured that the situation in El Salvador is under control while acknowledging the presence of remaining rebel redoubts in heavily populated areas Cristiani addressing the media for the first time since the offensive began on November 11 mentioned that the armed forces are making steady progress to avoid harming civilians","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0744","doctext":"us president george bush hypocritically regretted today that the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front has turned the regions peace agreements into a senseless bloodbath with the offensive it launched on 11 november what can you say about this letona i would say that president bushs remarks are very cynical he said that a political solution was being sought in central america and with this action we had broken the political path and sought other options i think the people who broke the path are the united states we must recall that while we were holding talks in san jose costa rica and demanding the removal of la tandona name given to 1966 graduating class of captain gerardo barrios military academy and demanding justice against the death squads in order to find a political solution and participate in elections the us government approved more aid for the fascist sectors the very sectors that were in fact repressing the people and carrying out such dramatic and horrible actions as the one perpetrated against the fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation building these actions continue and have been repeated every day in el salvador therefore the first ones to bury the political possibility were the united states the first ones to give weapons to the fascists to continue killing people were the united states the salvadoran people cannot wait for the fascists to kill them all that is no way to attain peace much less democracy in el salvador that is what the united states did right now when we are involved in an offensive who are the ones guilty of genocide against the people the united states those bombs and those rockets that are falling on civilians are bombs and rockets provided by the us administration to the salvadoran army the ones who have blocked the possibility of peace and negotiation in el salvador are the united states we wanted to remove la tandona and the governments death squads through political means but that was impossible so we are doing it through the combat of our forces and with the cooperation of all the people","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0744","doctext":"US President George Bush expressed regret today accusing the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front of turning the peace agreements in the region into a pointless bloodbath following their offensive on November 11 In response Letona criticized Bushs remarks as highly cynical noting that while Bush claimed a political solution was sought in Central America it was actually the United States that disrupted the political path by supporting fascist factions During talks in San Jose Costa Rica where demands were made for the removal of La Tandona the 1966 graduating class of the Captain Gerardo Barrios Military Academy and justice against death squads the US government increased aid to repressive sectors These sectors were responsible for brutal actions such as the attack on the FENASTRAS Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation building Such actions have persisted daily in El Salvador Thus it was the United States that first undermined the political solution and armed the fascists to continue their violence The Salvadoran people cannot simply wait to be killed by the fascists this approach will not bring peace or democracy to El Salvador Currently as the offensive continues it is the United States that stands guilty of genocide against the people with USsupplied bombs and rockets targeting civilians The US has blocked any possibility of peace and negotiation in El Salvador While the FMLN sought to dismantle La Tandona and the death squads politically this became unfeasible leading them to resort to combat with the support of the populace","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0745","doctext":"a leader of the insurrectional movement in el salvador today said in managua that the military campaign that the salvadoran guerrillas have launched against army troops on various fronts aims to create the appropriate conditions for a genuine dialogue with guarantees for the people commander mario lopez member of the farabundo marti national liberation fronts fmln political commission said that the rebels have orders to advance and control the freed zones as part of its struggle against the army of alfredo cristianis fascist government which is maintaining a socially unjust regime lopez who is also known as commander venancio salvatierra said that the salvadoran air force has used more than 15 aircrafts to bomb civilians in soyapango on the outskirts of san salvador and neighborhoods in san miguel causing serious structural damage and killing civilians the salvadoran guerrilla leader pointed out that the fmln military campaign which began with nationwide attacks on 11 november has enjoyed popular support which makes it an insurrection whose scope is difficult to gauge he added that this reaction means that the fmln cannot allow blows against the people to take place with impunity we are seeking a change in the correlation of forces that would bring about appropriate conditions for a genuine dialogue mario lopez pointed out he added that the government of alfredo cristiani must quit hoping for a military victory over the fmln as for efforts to bring about a dialogue between the guerrillas and the salvadoran government lopez said that efforts are being made by various governments to prevent the genocidal actions of the salvadoran army he said that the fmln is making such efforts at the united nations and oas where nicaragua has proposed a resumption of negotiations he added that for the time being the salvadoran guerrillas are organizing popular governments in the freed zones however he said nothing about the etablishment of a provisional fmln government lopez said that an intervention by the guatemalan army in the salvadoran conflict by supporting the cristiani army would be dangerous for central america because the conflict could be spreaded he recalled that guatemala is facing a guerrilla struggle which is older than the one in el salvador lopez denied that the salvadoran guerrillas exist because of the ussr cuba and nicaragua and added that the salvadoran guerrilla struggle is older than the sandinist government itself 1979 he added that the fmln has developed its own strategies and even its own weapons however he admitted that it receives weapons from abroad he provided no futher details on the fmlns own weapons","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0745","doctext":"A prominent figure in the revolutionary movement in El Salvador announced in Managua today that the military efforts initiated by the Salvadoran guerrillas against army forces across several fronts are intended to establish conditions conducive to a genuine dialogue with assurances for the populace Commander Mario Lopez a member of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Fronts FMLN political commission emphasized that the rebels have been instructed to advance and take control of the liberated zones as part of their opposition to Alfredo Cristianis fascist government which perpetuates a socially unjust system Lopez also known as Commander Venancio Salvatierra reported that the Salvadoran air force has deployed over 15 aircraft to bomb civilian areas in Soyapango near San Salvador and neighborhoods in San Miguel resulting in significant structural damage and civilian casualties Highlighting the broad popular support for the FMLNs military campaign which commenced with nationwide assaults on November 11 Lopez described it as an uprising with an unpredictable scope He asserted that this support mandates that the FMLN cannot allow any acts against the people to go unpunished Lopez reiterated that their goal is to shift the balance of power to foster suitable conditions for authentic dialogue urging Cristianis government to abandon hopes of a military triumph over the FMLN Addressing the attempts to facilitate dialogue between the guerrillas and the Salvadoran government Lopez noted that multiple governments are working to curb the Salvadoran armys genocidal actions with the FMLN actively engaging in these efforts at the United Nations and the Organization of American States where Nicaragua has advocated for renewed negotiations Meanwhile the Salvadoran guerrillas are establishing popular governments in the liberated zones though Lopez did not discuss setting up a provisional FMLN government He warned that Guatemalan military intervention in support of Cristianis forces could destabilize Central America by spreading the conflict recalling that Guatemala has been dealing with its own older guerrilla struggle Denying that the Salvadoran guerrillas existence is dependent on the USSR Cuba or Nicaragua Lopez stressed that their struggle predates the Sandinista government of 1979 He acknowledged that the FMLN has developed its own strategies and weapons although they do receive arms from abroad without disclosing further specifics on their indigenous weaponry","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0746","doctext":"salvadoran defense minister general humberto larios declared today that between 1000 and 1500 farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas have been fighting in the capital since last saturday the defense minister denied that the army is bombing civilian areas as the guerrillas charged today larios admitted that the rebels have hit four or five helicopters and several army radio patrol vehicles but added that they have not destroyed any armored vehicles the military leader said that the army is not dropping heavy bombs on the townships in which guerrillas have taken refuge in order to protect the civilian population president alfredo cristiani denied that the guerrillas have liberated territories as the fmln announced today","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0746","doctext":"General Humberto Larios El Salvadors Defense Minister stated today that between 1000 and 1500 guerrillas from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN have been engaged in combat in the capital since last Saturday He refuted claims that the army is bombing civilian zones as accused by the guerrillas Larios did acknowledge that the rebels have managed to damage four or five helicopters and several army radio patrol vehicles but noted that no armored vehicles have been destroyed He emphasized that the army is refraining from using heavy bombs in areas where guerrillas are hiding to protect the civilian population Additionally President Alfredo Cristiani dismissed the FMLNs assertions that they have liberated territories","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0747","doctext":"the army failed today in its attempt to recover the positions taken over by our forces on 11 november in the countrys main cities the enemys counteroffensive resulted in more bloodshed among its ranks the army sowed terror and death among the civilian population by carrying out indiscriminate machinegunning and bombings against densely populated areas in apopa the hermita and obrera neighborhoods the cemetery area the santa elena neighborhood the outskirts of usulutan la esmeralda neighborhood la coquera and el granillo in san miguel the northern main highway zacatecoluca soyapango ayutuxtepeque and zacamil in many of these places the air raids lasted practically all day producing numerous casualties among men women and children and destroying many houses and other buildings in overcoming the armys counteroffensive we have maintained absolute control of all our positions in the various parts of the country we have inflicted the following cumulative damage to the enemy approximately 760 casualties 24 armored vehicles out of combat as well as 11 helicopters and planes support for the transportation stoppage has been total in almost all parts of the country only 24 hours after summoning the people for a general rebellion people have massively joined in the tasks of collaboration and support or have directly participated in combat the decree declaring a 24hour curfew in the northern part of san salvador shows that what the army is facing throughout the country is not the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front but the peoples growing rebellion our heroic fighters have responded with the usual vigor and efficiency to the order given by our general command to hold the positions conquered and immediately organize the peoples general uprising out with the fascists febe elizabeth lives signed fmln general command commanders salvador sanchez seren francisco jovel eduardo sancho shafik jorge handal and joaquin villalobos el salvador 14 november 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0747","doctext":"Today the armys endeavor to reclaim the positions seized by our forces on November 11 in major urban centers failed The enemys counteroffensive only led to more casualties within their ranks The army inflicted terror and death among civilians by launching indiscriminate machine gun fire and bombings in densely populated areas such as Apopa the Hermita and Obrera neighborhoods the cemetery area Santa Elena neighborhood the outskirts of Usulutan La Esmeralda neighborhood La Coquera and El Granillo in San Miguel the northern main highway Zacatecoluca Soyapango Ayutuxtepeque and Zacamil In many of these locations air raids persisted nearly all day resulting in numerous casualties among men women and children and causing extensive destruction to homes and other structures Despite the armys counteroffensive we have retained complete control of all our positions across different regions of the country We have inflicted the following cumulative losses on the enemy approximately 760 casualties 24 armored vehicles rendered inoperative and the downing of 11 helicopters and planes Support for the transportation stoppage has been almost universal across the nation Just 24 hours after calling for a general rebellion the people have enthusiastically joined in efforts of cooperation and support or have directly engaged in combat The imposition of a 24hour curfew in northern San Salvador indicates that the army is facing not just the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front but a rising popular rebellion throughout the country Our valiant fighters have responded with customary vigor and efficiency to the directive from our general command to hold the captured positions and immediately organize a general uprising of the people Down with the fascists Febe Elizabeth lives Signed FMLN General Command Commanders Salvador Sanchez Ceren Francisco Jovel Eduardo Sancho Shafik Jorge Handal and Joaquin Villalobos El Salvador November 14 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0748","doctext":"officials reported that 220 terrorists have been killed 196 wounded and 22 captured during the clashes that took place in the area of the university and its outskirts among the war materiel confiscated a surfacetoair missile 140 highcaliber rifles 6 law rocket launchers and machineguns an armed forces press committee coprefa spokesman stated that they were not authorized to release any official information on the 11 12 and 13 november events military sources who were questioned stated that according to initial reportsreports which are unofficial and cover only up to the afternoon of 13 novemberreceived from soldiers who fought against the extremists positioned at the el salvador university the terrorists suffered more than 400 casualties these casualties were distributed in the following manner 220 killed 196 wounded and 22 captured the confiscated war materiel included a sovietmade surfaceto air missileconsidered the most important catch 140 highcaliber rifles including 74 ak47 assault rifles law rocket launchers 2 m 79 grenade launchers 3 uzi machineguns 50 grenades 2 dragunov rifles for snipers and 38 blasting caps approximately 1000 m16 cartridges and 136 ak47 cartridges also confiscated were four knapsacks containing clothing and communist propaganda five tnt blocks two olivegreen uniforms and material to manufacture explosives officials reported that the confiscated soviet missile was part of a 15missile lot that entered salvadoran territory from nicaragua and that had originally been stored in perquin morazan department the source added that it was a very sophisticated weapon and that its presence in salvadoran territory confirms that once again the sandinist government has supplied weapons to the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front the sandinist government continues to supply weapons despite the promise made by president daniel ortega at tela honduras that his regime would no longer supply weapons to the salvadoran terrorist groups","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0748","doctext":"Officials have reported that during the clashes around the university area 220 terrorists were killed 196 were injured and 22 were captured Confiscated war materials included a surfacetoair missile 140 highcaliber rifles six rocket launchers and machine guns A spokesman from the armed forces press committee COPREFA mentioned that no official information about the events of November 11 12 and 13 could be released According to unofficial military sources initial reports from soldiers who fought against extremists at El Salvador University indicated that there were over 400 terrorist casualties 220 killed 196 wounded and 22 captured Seized items included a Sovietmade surfacetoair missile 140 highcaliber rifles 74 of which were AK47s rocket launchers two M79 grenade launchers three Uzi machine guns 50 grenades two Dragunov sniper rifles 38 blasting caps approximately 1000 M16 cartridges and 136 AK47 cartridges Additional items confiscated were four knapsacks with clothing and communist propaganda five TNT blocks two olivegreen uniforms and materials for making explosives It was reported that the Soviet missile was part of a 15missile lot that had entered Salvadoran territory from Nicaragua and had been stored in Perquin Morazan department The source added that this sophisticated weapons presence confirms that the Sandinista government is still supplying arms to the FMLN despite President Daniel Ortegas promise in Tela Honduras that his regime would cease providing weapons to Salvadoran terrorist groups","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0749","doctext":"good evening salvadoran peopleif i may say so despite the circumstances affecting the capital city it is regrettable and inconceivable that the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln should persist with the aggression it has unleashed against our capital city and surrounding municipalities our population has suffered the most from this fmln aggression this aggression salvadoran friends must be seen as an act of desperation by the fmln as this is the only way we can explain their irrational actions i have used the word desperation because the fmln knows that it is out of style and that its attitudes are no longer accepted in the world we can see in europe that countries have passed from totalitarian regimes such as the one that the fmln wants to implement here and walls are open for liberty and democracy we are sure that this is what the salvadoran people want liberty and democracy that is why they have not supported and will never support the fmln terrorists who want to subject the salvadoran people to totalitarian regimes to dictatorships of oppression repression and violation of human rights i was saying that this is a desperate act because we cannot see how anyone who is not desperate could cause so much harm to innocent people and to the civilian population there are already more than 100 dead or wounded because of the fmlns irrational actions of course to that we must add that they destroyed many homes which they entered and have held families as hostages they have damaged the electricity potable water and telephone systems depriving the population of those essential services not to mention the lack of food affecting the civilian population in the areas where they are holding hostages in addition it is appropriate to see how far the fmln terrorists irrational minds can go because they have carried out acts of savagery that we cannot understand how can there still be anyone like the nicaraguansand i am talking about the nicaraguan government of course not all nicaraguansand the cubans who support such acts of savagery holding civilians as hostages putting them in the middle so that they will be the ones who are hurt and shielding themselves behind innocent people is an act of savagery salvadoran people taking over a center for orphan children in order to protect themselves behind little children who do not have a father or a mother is an act of savagery salvadoran people they even did something worse at the zacatecoluca hospital and the people witnessed this when they entered the hospital in zacatecoluca they murdered at gunpoint a soldier who was receiving medical attention they placed bombs inside the hospital and then fled salvadoran people the fmln is already a desperate beast this is the only thing we can say about such irrational minds however we must realize and understand and above all be sure that the majority of our people repudiate the fmln terrorists the people must know that they can count on their armed forces which have advanced slowly but surely it is advancing slowly because it wants to fully protect the lives of civilians the armed forces could drive those terrorists out of where they are however there are civilians there and we would never want to expose those civilians to the danger the fmln is trying to lead them into the armed forces have continued to advance they have effectively advanced using professional means for example neighborhoods such as bosques del rio are totally calm now because the armed forces have already entered and forced the terrorists out we know that all of you would like to see an end to this terror that the fmln wants to create however we must also understand particularly those of us who are not as anguished at this moment as those families that have become fmln hostages they too deserve that we do everything we can to achieve our objective however we must do so respecting the lives of those innocent people the fmln failed to achieve its objective continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0749","doctext":"Good evening Salvadoran peopleif I may say so despite the dire circumstances impacting our capital It is deeply regrettable and unimaginable that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN persists in its assault against our capital city and nearby municipalities Our citizens have borne the brunt of this FMLN attack This aggression my fellow Salvadorans must be viewed as an act of desperation by the FMLN which is the only explanation for their irrational behavior I use the term desperation because the FMLN realizes that its ideology is outdated and its actions are no longer tolerated globally In Europe nations have moved beyond the totalitarian regimes that the FMLN aspires to impose here and freedom and democracy are now the norms We are confident that this is what the Salvadoran people desire liberty and democracy This is why they have not and will not support the FMLN terrorists who seek to impose totalitarian regimes dictatorships of oppression repression and human rights violations This is an act of desperation because it is inconceivable how anyone who is not desperate could inflict such harm on innocent people and the civilian populace Already the FMLNs irrational actions have resulted in over 100 deaths or injuries Additionally they have destroyed numerous homes taken families hostage and damaged electricity potable water and telephone systems depriving the population of essential services not to mention the food shortages affecting civilians in areas where hostages are held It is crucial to recognize the extent of the FMLN terrorists irrationality as they have committed acts of savagery beyond comprehension How can there still be supporters like the Nicaraguan government and the Cubansnot all Nicaraguans of coursewho condone such barbarism Holding civilians hostage using them as human shields and endangering innocent lives is an act of savagery Salvadoran people Taking over an orphanage to shield themselves behind children who have lost their parents is an act of savagery Even worse at the Zacatecoluca hospital they murdered a soldier receiving medical treatment planted bombs within the hospital and then fled Salvadoran people the FMLN has become a desperate beast This is the only way to describe such irrational minds However we must be aware and understand and above all be confident that the majority of our people reject the FMLN terrorists The people must know they can rely on their armed forces which have advanced slowly but surely Progress has been slow to fully protect civilian lives The armed forces could expel the terrorists from their positions but there are civilians present and we would never want to expose them to the danger the FMLN is trying to lead them into The armed forces have continued to advance effectively using professional methods For instance neighborhoods such as Bosques del Rio are now completely calm because the armed forces have entered and expelled the terrorists We understand that everyone desires an end to this terror that the FMLN seeks to create However we must also recognize particularly those of us who are not as anguished as the families taken hostage by the FMLN that they too deserve our utmost efforts to achieve our objective while respecting the lives of innocent people The FMLN has failed to achieve its goal","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0750","doctext":"commander in chief fidel castro ruz first secretary of the communist party of cuba and president of the councils of state and ministers last night granted an exclusive interview to our reporter oscar suarez at the inauguration of the madrid restaurant in habana vieja passage omitted begin recording castro today is an important day today when we are commemorating the 470th anniversary of havana we received the news of the crushing triumph of the southwest african peoples organization in the namibian elections by 57 percent it is a very good percentage on the other hand we also received the newsrephrases we admire the heroism with which the salvadorans are fighting it is something very impressive it is a like a lesson to imperialism which is euphoric and thinks that the world is at its feet they think that suarez interrupting words indistinct which is terrible castro i believe the actions that the salvadorans are presently carrying out are one of the most extraordinary feats that have ever been written despite the 10 years of struggle the billions that the united states has invested in creating the salvadoran army and supplying it with the most modern types of arms notice how those people can fight notice what is being done how are they using the yankee bombs and planes they are being used to massacre the salvadoran people just notice how they are indiscriminately bombing the peoples neighborhoods which are in the hands of the revolutionaries what the imperialists are doing is something repugnant however i think that what the salvadorans are doing is amazing admirable what they are doing is showing the imperialists that the people are far from kneeling before them their actions are showing imperialism that the people will continue fighting without caring about the euphoria that currently overcomes them under these circumstances suarez commander what else can you say on the subject of why we have so many friends we the cubans are what we are because we are a mixture of spanish and african castro i think we have the friends we do because we have followed a policy of principle i think the friends we have are basically due to the prestige of the revolution the respect the revolution merits the ethics of the revolution and the principles of the revolution now the fact that we are also a mixture of caribbeans that is something else that has nothing to do with politics word indistinct reasons we can have congeniality however congeniality does not always turn into true friendship there could be congeniality but it does not result in friendship friendship is more a result of recognition admiration for a country surez do you believe that castro this small country was facing the empire it became a bastion of dignity for the world i think this merits certain recognition and liking we can be proud of that and of the friends we have i appreciate these friends who are friends of cuba despite yankee pressures they are friends of cuba despite yankee threats intrigues and campaigns this says a lot the yankees wanted to bury and discredit the revolution with the media agencies they own however they have not been able to achieve that that is why under these circumstances we really appreciate the friendship and solidarity that other nations render us aside from that we are caribbeans we are a good mixture we are a mixture of which we are proud we are a mixture of indian african and european that mixture has turned out to be very good suarez we also have chinese mixture in us castro that is true you are correct in reminding us of it i think this mixture has also helped to enrich the virtues of our nation passage indistinct end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0750","doctext":"Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Councils of State and Ministers gave an exclusive interview to our reporter Oscar Suarez last night during the inauguration of the Madrid Restaurant in Habana Vieja passage omitted begin recording Castro Today is significant On this day while commemorating Havanas 470th anniversary we received the news of the overwhelming victory of the SouthWest African Peoples Organization in the Namibian elections with 57 percent This is a commendable percentage Conversely we also learned rephrases we admire the bravery with which the Salvadorans are fighting Its truly remarkable Its like a lesson to imperialism which is euphoric and believes the world is at its feet They think Suarez interrupting words indistinct which is terrible Castro I believe the actions the Salvadorans are undertaking are among the most extraordinary feats ever recorded Despite a decade of struggle and the billions the United States has invested in building the Salvadoran army and equipping it with the latest arms look at how those people fight Observe what is happening How are they using the Yankee bombs and planes They are being used to massacre the Salvadoran people Just watch how they are indiscriminately bombing neighborhoods held by revolutionaries What the imperialists are doing is abhorrent However what the Salvadorans are doing is astonishing commendable Their actions demonstrate that the people will not bow down to imperialists Their resistance shows that people will continue fighting regardless of the imperialist euphoria Suarez Commander what can you say about why we have so many friends We Cubans are who we are because we are a blend of Spanish and African Castro I believe we have many friends because we have adhered to principled policies Our friends are largely due to the revolutions prestige its deserved respect its ethics and its principles While we are also a mix of Caribbeans this is unrelated to politics word indistinct Congeniality can exist but it doesnt always lead to true friendship Friendship arises more from recognition and admiration for a country Suarez Do you believe that Castro This small country stood up to an empire and became a symbol of dignity worldwide I believe this merits recognition and admiration We can be proud of that and the friends we have I value these friendships which have persisted despite Yankee pressures threats intrigues and campaigns The Yankees tried to bury and discredit the revolution through their media but failed That is why we deeply appreciate the friendship and solidarity from other nations under these circumstances Additionally we are Caribbeans We are a proud mix of Indian African and European heritage This mix has proven to be quite beneficial Suarez We also have Chinese ancestry Castro Thats true thank you for pointing it out I think this mix has further enriched our nations virtues passage indistinct end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0751","doctext":"la paz 15 nov efe the wave of violence that has been going on for 1 week in la paz due to demonstrations carried out by labor unions has increased during the past few hours with street confrontations between police and demonstrators and with the explosion of 8 bombs the protests began approximmately 1 month ago in support of the economic demands of 74000 teachers who are asking for a bonus of approximately 100 but the violence became general when the government refused to grant the bonus","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0751","doctext":"La Paz 15 Nov EFE For the past week La Paz has been engulfed in violence due to labor union demonstrations which have intensified in recent hours with street clashes between police and protestors and the detonation of 8 bombs The protests initially began about a month ago driven by the economic demands of 74000 teachers seeking a bonus of roughly 100 However the situation escalated into widespread violence after the government declined to meet the teachers demands","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0752","doctext":"this is a lastminute report the soriano battalion has been attacked near the arena nationalist republican alliance headquarters as a result several were killed and wounded it has also been reported that the atlacatl battalion was repelled west of dolores in ayutuxtepeque this morning the battalion then withdrew in addition the cuscatancingo national police garrison is under siege we repeat our forces have laid siege to the cuscatancingo police garrison the guerrillas are advancing according to a report the rebels are holding their positions in ayutuxtepeque and ciudad delgado new roadblocks were erected throughout the night the frontline has been moving forward constantly our forces have been increasing the areas under their control in san salvador the armed forces are in a tight position because the guerrillas have occupied the santa tecla san salvador highway","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0752","doctext":"This urgent update reports an attack on the Soriano Battalion near the headquarters of the Nationalist Republican Alliance resulting in numerous casualties Additionally the Atlacatl Battalion faced resistance west of Dolores in Ayutuxtepeque earlier today forcing a retreat The Cuscatancingo National Police Garrison is currently under siege by our forces who are advancing steadily Reports indicate that rebels are maintaining their positions in Ayutuxtepeque and Ciudad Delgado with new roadblocks being set up overnight The frontline is consistently advancing and our forces are expanding their control over areas in San Salvador The armed forces are in a precarious situation as the guerrillas have taken over the Santa Tecla San Salvador highway","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0753","doctext":"guatemalan security forces last night defused a bomb planted in front of the salvadoran embassy in guatemala city the police reported today the police also reported that two bombs exploded last night and destroyed two telephone junction boxes in separate locations in the capital there were no casualties the explosions however caused great alarm and prompted several police patrol cars to comb the areas in search of those responsible for the actions the source added a squad defused a high power bomb that had been planted in front of the salvadoran embassy no victims at the site of the explosions were reported the damage on the junction boxes however will probably be costly to the state telephone organization these attacks are in addition to the one sustained by the headquarters of the opposition rightist national liberation movement mln last week the explosion demolished most of the office so far no group or organization has claimed responsibility for these terrorist attacks","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0753","doctext":"Guatemalan security forces successfully defused a bomb positioned in front of the Salvadoran embassy in Guatemala City last night according to police reports Additionally two bombs detonated last night wrecking two telephone junction boxes at different sites in the capital Fortunately there were no casualties However the blasts triggered considerable panic and led to multiple police patrol cars scouring the areas to find those accountable the source mentioned A squad managed to defuse a highpower bomb placed outside the Salvadoran embassy No injuries were reported at the explosion sites The damage to the junction boxes is expected to be expensive for the state telephone organization These incidents follow the bombing of the opposition rightist National Liberation Movement MLN headquarters last week which resulted in extensive office damage Up to now no group or organization has taken responsibility for these terrorist acts","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0754","doctext":"the salvadoran army today attacked by land and air the guerrillas who early this morning occupied ciudad merliot a middleclass residential area in southwestern san salvador an a37 salvadoran air force plane flew over the area and strafed certain points while armored personnel carriers went through the streets and infantry soldiers confronted the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas the rebels who have been fighting since 11 november in the capital city took positions in ciudad merliot very early this morning and burned buses and trucks and then placed the charred vehicles as barricades on the main entrances to the residential areas the guerrillas also cut off access to the main highway joining san salvador to santa ana the second most important city in the country and la libertad port at least five army armored personnel carriers were continuously firing on the guerrilla positions in ciudad merliot get away this is a prohibited area there is heavy shooting against the guerrillas shouted a soldier from one of the armored personnel carriers to an acanefe correspondent who was momentarily trapped on one of the main streets of the residential area the salvadoran guerrillas on 11 november began the greatest military offensive of the last 10 years inflicting over 1000 casualties according to official sources","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0754","doctext":"Today the Salvadoran army launched a land and air assault on guerrillas who seized Ciudad Merliot a middleclass neighborhood in southwestern San Salvador earlier this morning An A37 aircraft from the Salvadoran Air Force conducted strafing runs while armored vehicles patrolled the streets and infantry troops engaged with the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN fighters The rebels who have been active in the capital since November 11 occupied Ciudad Merliot at dawn setting buses and trucks ablaze and using the burntout vehicles as barricades at the main entrances to the residential area They also blocked the main highway connecting San Salvador to Santa Ana the countrys secondlargest city and La Libertad port At least five army armored personnel carriers maintained continuous fire on guerrilla positions within Ciudad Merliot Get back This area is offlimits There is intense shooting against the guerrillas a soldier from one of the armored personnel carriers warned an ACANEFE correspondent who was temporarily caught on a main street of the neighborhood The Salvadoran guerrillas initiated their largest military offensive in a decade on November 11 resulting in over 1000 casualties according to official reports","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0755","doctext":"attention pay close attention we call on the international committee of the red cross the diplomatic corps brother peoples of the world we have contacted fmln guerrilla commander marisol galindo in san miguel city she reports that right now colonel vargas is following a suicidal and genocidal attitude and is bombing the civilian population in san miguel there are many dead and wounded due to the 500lb bombs the rockets and the strafing by the air force in the northern area of san miguel city bombs and rockets have been dropped in the city killing and wounding many persons in san miguel city we urgently call on the international committee of the red cross to immediately evacuate dozens of women children and elderly who have been gravely wounded by this irresponsible and genocidal bombing by col mauricio vargas chief of the 3d infantry brigade we call on the peoples of the world so that immediately they will denounce before the world what is happening in san miguel city somozas bombing of the nicaraguan people is onethousand times worse in el salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0755","doctext":"Attention please pay attention We urge the International Committee of the Red Cross the diplomatic community and our global neighbors to take notice We have reached out to FMLN guerrilla commander Marisol Galindo in San Miguel city She informs us that Colonel Vargas is exhibiting a destructive and genocidal behavior by bombing civilians in San Miguel There are many casualties both dead and injured due to the 500pound bombs rockets and air force strafing in the northern part of San Miguel city The bombing has caused numerous deaths and injuries We urgently appeal to the International Committee of the Red Cross to immediately evacuate the dozens of women children and elderly who have been seriously injured by this reckless and genocidal attack carried out by Colonel Mauricio Vargas head of the 3rd Infantry Brigade We call upon the global community to immediately condemn the atrocities occurring in San Miguel city The bombing by Somoza in Nicaragua pales in comparison to what is happening in El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0756","doctext":"this is a lastminute report the soriano battalion has been attacked near the arena nationalist republican alliance headquarters as a result several were killed and wounded it has also been reported that the atlacatl battalion was repelled west of dolores in ayutuxtepeque this morning the battalion then withdrew in addition the cuscatancingo national police garrison is under siege we repeat our forces have laid siege to the cuscatancingo police garrison the guerrillas are advancing according to a report the rebels are holding their positions in ayutuxtepeque and ciudad delgado new roadblocks were erected throughout the night the frontline has been moving forward constantly our forces have been increasing the areas under their control in san salvador the armed forces are in a tight position because the guerrillas have occupied the santa tecla san salvador highway","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0756","doctext":"This is an urgent update The Soriano Battalion came under attack near the headquarters of the Nationalist Republican Alliance resulting in multiple casualties and injuries Additionally the Atlacatl Battalion faced a repulsion west of Dolores in Ayutuxtepeque earlier today leading to their retreat Furthermore the Cuscatancingo National Police garrison is currently besieged We reiterate our forces have surrounded the Cuscatancingo police garrison Guerrilla forces are advancing and according to reports they are maintaining their positions in Ayutuxtepeque and Ciudad Delgado Overnight new roadblocks were set up and the frontline has been steadily advancing Our forces are expanding the territories under their control in San Salvador The armed forces are in a precarious situation as the guerrillas have taken over the Santa Tecla San Salvador highway","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0757","doctext":"the salvadoran armed forces hereby inform the salvadoran people and international and domestic public opinion that they emphatically condemn the treacherous murder committed by fmln farabundo marti national liberation front guerrillas against dr ignacio ellacuria rector of the central american university as well as other university officials at this center of higher learning the armed forces also strongly reject any reports on this murder that attempt to involve them the salvadoran armed forces are right now bent on obeying their constitutional obligations of preserving safety defending the countrys sovereignty the integrity of its territory as well as maintaining the countrys peace tranquillity and public security the armed forces reiterate to the salvadoran people and the international community that all their men are serving the country to safeguard the property and lives and strictly upholding the law within the framework of respecting human rights we also make a special call to the international community to not be taken in by unfounded news spread by the fmln marxistleninist guerillas with which they try to hide their failed armed adventure against the salvadoran people the salvadoran armed forces have professionally repelled most of the invaders redoubts through which the fmln is attempting to seize power through a generalized massacre against the salvadoran people el salvador 16 november 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0757","doctext":"The Salvadoran armed forces announce to the Salvadoran citizens and both international and domestic audiences that they strongly denounce the treacherous killing carried out by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front guerrillas against Dr Ignacio Ellacuria the rector of the Central American University along with other university officials at this educational institution The armed forces also firmly reject any claims implicating them in this crime Currently the Salvadoran armed forces are dedicated to fulfilling their constitutional duties of ensuring safety defending national sovereignty protecting territorial integrity and maintaining peace tranquillity and public security within the country They assure the Salvadoran people and the international community that their personnel are committed to safeguarding lives and property strictly adhering to the law and upholding human rights Additionally they urge the international community not to be misled by baseless reports circulated by the FMLN MarxistLeninist guerrillas who aim to mask their unsuccessful armed uprising against the Salvadoran populace The Salvadoran armed forces have effectively repelled most of the invaders strongholds where the FMLN is attempting to seize power through widespread violence against the Salvadoran people El Salvador 16 November 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0758","doctext":"attention attention the armed forces counterattack on our positions in zacamil has failed attention at this time radio venceremos proclaims that the new armed forces counteroffensive to attack our positions in zacamil has failed a report sent by comrades commander claudio rabindranath armijo and carlos argueta indicate that the enemy attempt to take our positions in zacamil failed at 0400 today an important battle was fought in zacamil combined troops of the belloso and bracamonte battalions and a cavalry unit with the support of one helicopter and one or two light planes tried to attack our fortified positions however this attempt ended in a resounding failure the enemy sustained 45 casualties in the attack which lasted from 0400 until 1100 these casualties which have been confirmed included a section chief in addition our forces destroyed one armored vehicle and damaged another we also have a belloso battalion patrol trapped in one of the buildings some members of this patrol were wounded others were killed in action in its desperation the army has used the air force for its indiscriminate attacks this is a lastminute report we have from san salvador the enemy counterattack failed in zacamil by noon our forces had had controlled this attack the situation in san salvador is becoming more critical for the general staff with the fall of the cuscatancingo garrison where our forces seized thousands of items of military supplies and ammunition","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0758","doctext":"Attention attention the counteroffensive by the armed forces in Zacamil has failed Radio Venceremos announces that the recent attempt by the new armed forces to seize our positions in Zacamil has been unsuccessful Reports from comrades Commander Claudio Rabindranath Armijo and Carlos Argueta confirm the enemys failure to capture our positions in Zacamil Early today at 0400 a significant battle took place in Zacamil Troops from the Belloso and Bracamonte battalions along with a cavalry unit supported by a helicopter and a couple of light planes launched an attack on our fortified positions However this assault ended in a major defeat for the enemy The attack which lasted from 0400 to 1100 resulted in 45 enemy casualties including a section chief Additionally our forces managed to destroy one armored vehicle and damage another We have also trapped a patrol from the Belloso battalion in a building with some members wounded and others killed In a desperate move the army has resorted to using the air force for indiscriminate attacks This is the latest report from San Salvador the enemys counterattack in Zacamil has failed By noon our forces had successfully controlled the situation The situation in San Salvador is becoming increasingly critical for the general staff especially with the fall of the Cuscatancingo garrison where our forces have captured thousands of military supplies and ammunition","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0759","doctext":"a spokeswoman for the international committee of the red cross cicr has declared that the cicr has not been able to enter the areas affected by last nights fierce fighting and bombing because there are no guarantees from the government marie aude lude cicr spokeswoman in el salvador told acan efe that we have not received any reply from the authorities regarding our request for a 6hour truce made on 15 november she said that we can not operate under those circumstances she said however that the salvadoran red cross has been active she confirmed that five of its ambulances have been shot at since the fighting between the guerrillas and the army started in the streets of san salvador on 11 november three members of the local red cross have been wounded in the last 5 days independent observers arriving from the zacamil and mejicanos neighborhoods this morning reported that there were many casualties during last nights fighting they said that the air force continuously machinegunned guerrilla positions in the densly populated areas the cicr has asked the two sides to decree a 6hour truce to evacuate the wounded and bury the many bodies that are spread througout the city some corpses are decaying because of the heat during the day in this city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0759","doctext":"A spokeswoman for the International Committee of the Red Cross CICR stated that they have been unable to access the regions impacted by the intense fighting and bombing from last night due to a lack of government assurances Marie Aude Lude the CICR spokeswoman in El Salvador informed ACANEFE that their request for a 6hour truce made on November 15 has not received any response from the authorities She emphasized that under such conditions they cannot operate However she noted that the Salvadoran Red Cross remains active despite five of its ambulances being shot at since the clashes between the guerrillas and the army commenced on November 11 in San Salvadors streets In the past five days three local Red Cross members have sustained injuries Independent observers who arrived this morning from the Zacamil and Mejicanos neighborhoods reported numerous casualties from last nights conflict mentioning that the air force continuously machinegunned guerrilla positions in the densely populated areas The CICR has urged both sides to agree to a 6hour truce to evacuate the wounded and bury the numerous bodies scattered throughout the city with some corpses decomposing due to the daytime heat","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0760","doctext":"salvadoran foreign minister jose manuel pacas castro today condemned the assassination of six jesuits and two women in his country and he blamed the ultraleftist groups for it although he said he had no proof it is a repugnant crime said the foreign minister who was attending the 19th oas general assembly and he described the assassinations as a desperate action taken by the left joao baena soares secretary general of the oas was asked today to report to the assembly on the situation in el salvador in compliance with the resolution on that country that was approved on tuesday a communique released today by a farabundo marti national liberation front fmln spokesman in washington blamed the salvadoran army for the crime and added that all of the bodies had bullet wounds in the head indicating that they were executed pacas castro said today that the salvadoran government headed by alfredo cristiani will maintain its commitment to a dialogue to discuss the suspension of the hostilities and to implement an internal peace process moreover he announced that an official mission capable of making decisions and commitments will travel to caracas in the hope of meeting with representatives of the fmln guerrillas the salvadoran foreign minister said the situation in his country is under control and that army troops are slowly moving into the densely populated areas to avoid bloodshed among the civilian population as for a request by the international red cross to call for a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons to treat the wounded and civilian victims pacas castro said that the firstaid brigades continue to do their work in el salvador as for the assassination of the six jesuits and the two women he said he condemned this type of violence because ignacio ellacuria one of the jesuit priests who was killed was my teacher and he described the priest as a very valuable man who worked for peace and for the economic and social development of the population costa rican foreign minister rodrigo madrigal nieto in statements to the press regretted the death of the clergymen working for peace is very difficult he said madrigal nieto said today he hoped the dialogue between the government and the guerrillas would continue despite the war guatemalan foreign minister ariel rivera irias supported the statements of his costa rican colleague and he condemned the use of violence as a political tool","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0760","doctext":"Salvadoran Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Pacas Castro today denounced the murder of six Jesuits and two women in his nation attributing the crime to ultraleftist groups though he admitted having no evidence It is a heinous crime stated the foreign minister who was present at the 19th OAS General Assembly characterizing the killings as a desperate act by the left OAS Secretary General Joao Baena Soares was requested to brief the assembly on the El Salvador situation following a resolution passed on Tuesday A statement from a Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN spokesperson in Washington accused the Salvadoran army of the murders noting that all the bodies had head bullet wounds suggesting execution Pacas Castro affirmed today that the Salvadoran government led by Alfredo Cristiani remains committed to dialogue aimed at ceasing hostilities and initiating an internal peace process Additionally he announced that an official delegation empowered to make decisions and commitments will travel to Caracas to meet with FMLN guerrilla representatives The foreign minister asserted that the situation in El Salvador is under control with army troops gradually moving into densely populated areas to prevent civilian bloodshed Regarding the International Red Crosss request for a humanitarian ceasefire to treat the wounded and civilian victims Pacas Castro mentioned that firstaid brigades continue their efforts in El Salvador Concerning the assassination of the six Jesuits and two women he condemned the violence noting that Ignacio Ellacuria one of the Jesuit priests killed was my teacher and lauded him as a valuable man who worked for peace and the socioeconomic development of the populace Costa Rican Foreign Minister Rodrigo Madrigal Nieto expressed sorrow over the clergy deaths stating Working for peace is very challenging Madrigal Nieto expressed hope today that the dialogue between the government and guerrillas would persist despite the conflict Guatemalan Foreign Minister Ariel Rivera Irias echoed his Costa Rican counterparts sentiments condemning the use of violence as a political instrument","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0761","doctext":"the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front general command reports the following to the salvadoran people and international community 1 it was learned through military intelligence sources that there were discussions between us pentagon advisers and the salvadoran armed forces general staff on the ineffectiveness of salvadoran air force pilots 2 as a result of these assessments on 13 november us combat pilots arrived at the ilopango air force base from honduras 3 in the past 48 hours these us pilots have been carrying out the bombing missions in san salvador night bombings are carried out exclusively by these yankee pilots and they are directly responsible for the extensive damage inflicted among the civilian population 4 on 15 november word indistinct company troops from guatemala arrived in our country as a result of pressure by the bush administration to get regional armies to intervene in the salvadoran war the fmln believes that these are very serious developments that could lead to the expansion of the salvadoran conflict to the rest of the region we call on the international community and particularly on the us public to denounce before the world the escalation of the bush administrations meddling in el salvador we warn the international community about the danger of this escalation and that we will not be the ones responsible for the deaths of north americans in our fatherland we call on central americas presidents to become aware that this us intervention harms the esquipulas and tela accords and constitutes a direct attack on the regions process of democratization and peace signed fmln general command commanders francisco jovel joaquin villalobos salvador sanchez ceren and eduardo sancho shafik jorge handal el salvador 16 november 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0761","doctext":"The general command of the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN informs the Salvadoran public and the international community of the following 1 Military intelligence has revealed that US Pentagon advisors and the Salvadoran Armed Forces general staff discussed the poor performance of Salvadoran Air Force pilots 2 Following these evaluations on November 13 US combat pilots arrived at Ilopango Air Force Base from Honduras 3 Over the past 48 hours these US pilots have been conducting bombing missions in San Salvador The nighttime bombings are carried out solely by these American pilots who are directly responsible for significant civilian damage 4 On November 15 troops from a Guatemalan company arrived in El Salvador due to pressure from the Bush administration to involve regional armies in the Salvadoran conflict The FMLN views these events as very serious and potentially leading to the spread of the Salvadoran conflict to the broader region We urge the international community especially the US public to condemn the Bush administrations escalating interference in El Salvador We caution the international community about the dangers of this escalation and assert that we will not be accountable for any American casualties in our country We call on the presidents of Central America to recognize that US intervention undermines the Esquipulas and Tela accords and poses a direct threat to the regions democratization and peace processes Signed FMLN General Command Commanders Francisco Jovel Joaquín Villalobos Salvador Sánchez Cerén and Eduardo Sancho Shafik Jorge Handal El Salvador November 16 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0762","doctext":"in view of the sinister massacre of jesuit priests today the fmln reports the following to the salvadoran people 1 the massacre of the jesuit priests ignacio ellacuria segundo montes ignacio martin baro joaquin lopez amando lopez and juan ramon moreno along with mrs julia elba ramos and her daughter celina ramos was perpetrated by armed forces death squads at dawn today a group of about 30 men dressed in green stormed into the priests residence and riddled them with bullets fired from heavy caliber weapons three of the bodies were dragged out to the patio where they were given death blows that completely crushed their skulls 2 this absurd massacre and the genocidal bombings against heavily populated areas in san salvador and san miguel have been ordered by alfredo cristiani and the armed forces high command and are part of a counterinsurgent plan to destroy the political opposition and create a state of terror among the civilian population public death threats were made against priest ignacio ellacuria over the armed forces national network the night of wednesday 15 november the security corps searched the offices of the opposition groups looking for the leaders in order to kill them this is the same scheme they used in 1979 and 1980 when they murdered monsignor romero and massacred the revolutionary democratic front leaders university rector dr felix ulloa and tens of thousands of salvadorans 3 there is no room for doubt that the arena nationalist revolutionary alliance regime and the armed forces are fascist beasts that have been mortally wounded therefore we call on democratic peoples and religious leaders to protest such an unfortunate massacre and on the international community to isolate the fascist regime of alfredo cristiani 4 we call on the armed forces officers who knew father ignacio ellacuria and respected him for his past history in the fields of education research and scientific analysis of the true situation to take a dignified and determined stand and not stain their hands with the blood of genocide there have always been honest patriots in the armed forces who do not have to sink with the criminals we offer them our hands so that together we will save the country and so they will be able to save part of the armed forces alfredo cristiani and the armed forces assassinated the jesuit priests but they are committing suicide 5 the fmln condemns this crime and joins in the sorrow of the salvadoran people who lose in such an absurd manner some of the most appreciated intellectuals of our country their intelligence and sensibility were always at the service of change and progress in our society their work will be eternal and the fascist irrationality will never put an end to that work we call all of our commands fighters militants and our people in general to untiring combat this struggle is the only answer we have for this despicable massacre we must oust arena and la tandona 1966 graduating class of the gerardo barrios military school the fatherland is counting on our strength and our determination and we will not fail the fatherland signed fmln general command commander shafik jorge handal commander joaquin villalobos commander francisco jovel commander salvador sanchez ceren commander eduardo sancho 16 november 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0762","doctext":"In light of the horrific massacre of Jesuit priests today the FMLN reports the following to the Salvadoran people 1 The massacre of Jesuit priests Ignacio Ellacuria Segundo Montes Ignacio Martin Baro Joaquin Lopez Amando Lopez and Juan Ramon Moreno along with Mrs Julia Elba Ramos and her daughter Celina Ramos was carried out by armed forces death squads at dawn A group of approximately 30 men dressed in green stormed into the priests residence and riddled them with bullets from heavy caliber weapons Three bodies were dragged to the patio and brutally beaten resulting in crushed skulls 2 This senseless massacre and the genocidal bombings in densely populated areas of San Salvador and San Miguel were ordered by Alfredo Cristiani and the armed forces high command as part of a counterinsurgent plan to eliminate political opposition and instill fear among civilians Public death threats were made against priest Ignacio Ellacuria over the armed forces national network On the night of Wednesday November 15 security forces searched opposition offices for leaders to eliminate This mirrors the tactics used in 1979 and 1980 when they killed Monsignor Romero and massacred the Revolutionary Democratic Front leaders university rector Dr Felix Ulloa and tens of thousands of Salvadorans 3 There is no doubt that the ARENA regime and the armed forces are fascist entities mortally wounded Therefore we call on democratic peoples and religious leaders to protest this tragic massacre and urge the international community to isolate Alfredo Cristianis fascist regime 4 We urge armed forces officers who respected Father Ignacio Ellacuria for his contributions to education research and scientific analysis to take a dignified stand and not stain their hands with genocide There have always been honorable patriots in the armed forces who need not fall with the criminals We offer them our support to save the country and preserve part of the armed forces Alfredo Cristiani and the armed forces assassinated the Jesuit priests but they are selfdestructing 5 The FMLN condemns this crime and shares in the Salvadoran peoples sorrow for the loss of esteemed intellectuals Their intelligence and commitment to societal progress will endure and fascist irrationality will never extinguish their legacy We call on all commands fighters militants and the general population to engage in relentless combat This struggle is our sole response to this heinous massacre We must overthrow ARENA and La Tandona 1966 graduating class of the Gerardo Barrios Military School The fatherland relies on our strength and determination and we will not fail signed FMLN General Command Commander Shafik Jorge Handal Commander Joaquin Villalobos Commander Francisco Jovel Commander Salvador Sanchez Ceren Commander Eduardo Sancho November 16 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0763","doctext":"the fighting between the salvadoran army and the guerrillas and the constant air force bombings of populated areas continued for the 6th consecutive day today while thousands of civilians fled from the main areas of fighting in san salvador especially in northwestern neighborhoods efe reporters were able to confirm the persistent clashes and continuous launching of rockets by air force push and pull aircraft against the rebel positions in densely populated areas at least two blocks of homes in lowincome zacamil neighborhood have been ablaze since midmorning as a result of the rebel offensive launched on saturday which has left more than 600 dead and 1000 wounded the neighborhoods of zacamil mejicanos ayutuxtepeque and cuscatancingo are the principal areas of fighting in the salvadoran capital where according to army sources the military have laid siege to the rebels and will evict them in a few hours the salvadoran army supported by aircraft and artillery are attacking these neighborhoods where approximately 300000 persons live and where the guerrillas have taken up positions for their part spokesmen for the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln entrenched in buildings and behind barricades in densely populated neighborhoods claim that they will not retreat and that they have consolidated their positions in the capital and other cities of the country according to the fmln fighting is under way in at least 7 of the 24 departments of el salvador while the fiercest clashes are taking place in usulutan la paz san miguel and morazan in the eastern part of the country independent civilian sources reported that in the countrys eastern department of san miguel the guerrillas have occupied positions in various neighborhoods which are under heavy air and artillery fire however the army and the government claim that the situation is under control throughout the country and that there are guerrilla redoubts in san salvador only meanwhile thousands of residents in neighborhoods where clashes are taking place are seen running terrified through the streets of san salvador seeking places of refuge thousands of people men and women with children in their arms can be seen carrying a few belongings and holding white flags as they walk to shelters opened by various churches where they receive food and medicine the precarious situation of thousands of salvadorans is very words indistinct thousands of refugees the exodus of salvadorans has grown even more in view of the strict security measures implemented throughout the country such as the state of siege and the 24hour curfew enforced in the departments where clashes are taking place and 12 hours in the rest of the country so far we have not been able to obtain information on the number of casualties as a result of clashes and the bombings that took place last night and this morning the international red cross has not been able to enter the neighborhoods where clashes are taking place due to the heavy fighting and the authorities have rejected a proposal for a temporary truce to evacuate the wounded and permit the burial of bodies still laying in the streets of san salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0763","doctext":"The Salvadoran army and guerrilla fighters continued their clashes for a sixth straight day with ongoing air force bombings in populated areas forcing thousands of civilians to flee the main conflict zones In San Salvador particularly in the northwestern districts EFE reporters observed relentless fighting and the frequent launching of rockets by air force aircraft targeting rebelheld positions in heavily populated areas As a result of the rebel offensive that began on Saturday at least two blocks of homes in the lowincome Zacamil neighborhood have been burning since midmorning resulting in over 600 deaths and 1000 injuries The principal battle zones in the capital including Zacamil Mejicanos Ayutuxtepeque and Cuscatancingo are under siege by the army which according to military sources plans to expel the rebels within hours The Salvadoran army supported by aircraft and artillery is attacking these densely populated neighborhoods home to around 300000 people where the guerrillas have established positions Spokesmen for the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN entrenched in buildings and behind barricades vowed not to retreat and claimed to have solidified their positions in the capital and other cities According to the FMLN fighting is raging in at least seven of El Salvadors 24 departments with the most intense battles occurring in Usulután La Paz San Miguel and Morazán in the eastern part of the country Independent civilian reports indicated that in San Miguel guerrillas have taken positions in several neighborhoods under heavy air and artillery attack Despite this the army and government maintain that the situation is largely under control asserting that guerrilla strongholds exist only in San Salvador Meanwhile thousands of residents in conflict zones are fleeing in fear seeking refuge with many carrying their children and a few belongings waving white flags as they head to shelters provided by various churches where they receive food and medical aid The dire situation for thousands of Salvadorans has worsened due to strict security measures including a state of siege and a 24hour curfew in conflict areas and a 12hour curfew elsewhere in the country Information on casualties from the latest clashes and bombings remains unavailable The International Red Cross has been unable to enter the combat zones due to intense fighting and authorities have rejected calls for a temporary truce to evacuate the wounded and bury the dead still lying in San Salvadors streets","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0764","doctext":"attention pay close attention zacamil cuscatancingo and soyopango residents it is recommended that you leave your homes immediately to keep the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorists from using them as places where they can shield themselves from the victorious advances of our armed forces the catholic church has offered the following places to be used as refuge buen samaritano school is ready to accept santa marta residents and san roque parrish we correct ourselves it is the jesus obrero parochial school is also open refuge can also be taken at these following schools san jose boarding school sagrado corazon and la asuncion this urgent call is made primarily for families whose houses are close to the last terrorist pockets located in the places mentioned we do all this for the safety of you and your family we ask you to come out with white flags and your hands up high together government people and the armed forces we advance toward peace","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0764","doctext":"Attention residents of Zacamil Cuscatancingo and Soyopango It is advised that you vacate your homes immediately to prevent FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorists from using them as shelters against the advancing forces of our military The Catholic Church has designated the following locations as refuges Buen Samaritano School is prepared to welcome Santa Marta residents and the Jesus Obrero Parochial School is also available Additionally San Jose Boarding School Sagrado Corazon and La Asuncion are open for refuge This urgent plea is directed primarily at families whose homes are near the remaining terrorist strongholds in the mentioned areas We are doing this to ensure your safety and that of your families We ask you to come out with white flags and raised hands Togethergovernment citizens and armed forceswe move forward toward peace","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0765","doctext":"commander facundo guardado one of the founders of the salvadoran guerrilla movement in the past decade today said that the armys counteroffensive in san salvador is at a stalemate while the rebels are advancing guardado wearing an olive green uniform told the press that the guerrillas offensive which began on 11 november surprised the armed forces and the united states which has motivated warmongering sectors in this country to continue repression the guerrilla leader known as esteban said we are willing to negotiate with the government a political solution to the war from here san salvador while we continue to hold these territories in san salvador he added we would have to ask army chiefs if these are the socalled undelimited border areas bordering honduras the salvadoran army has repeatedly charged the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln with seeking refuge in undelimited border areas in dispute with honduras guardado was interviewed near a clinic in northern san salvador he was surrounded by people who complained to the press of the salvadoran air forces indiscriminate bombings we have been forced to leave our homes we do not know what to do we ask you the press to report that the air force is bombing these neighborhoods a man who was carrying a white flag and saying goodbye to his neighbors said the guerrillas presented to the press two soldiers who were detained on 15 november as soldiers tried to expel rebels from mejicanos a densely populated neighborhood in san salvador the soldiers approximately 25 years old identified themselves as jose francisco ramirez and santos lopez we were captured yesterday we were treated well and have been fed we do not consider ourselves prisoners of war ramirez said lopez said he had entered the mejicanos area with 45 other soldiers but all of them left","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0765","doctext":"Commander Facundo Guardado a founder of the Salvadoran guerrilla movement announced that the armys counteroffensive in San Salvador is currently deadlocked while the rebels are making progress Dressed in an olive green uniform Guardado informed the press that the guerrilla offensive which commenced on November 11 caught both the military and the United States off guard encouraging prowar factions to persist in their repression Known by the alias Esteban the leader expressed the guerrillas readiness to negotiate a political resolution to the conflict with the government from their positions in San Salvador He questioned whether the army leaders considered these the disputed border areas adjacent to Honduras The Salvadoran army has frequently accused the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN of taking refuge in these contested zones Guardados interview took place near a clinic in northern San Salvador surrounded by locals who decried the air forces indiscriminate bombings One resident waving a white flag pleaded with the press to highlight the air forces attacks which had forced them from their homes The guerrillas also presented two soldiers captured on November 15 while attempting to oust rebels from Mejicanos a heavily populated neighborhood in San Salvador The soldiers identified as Jose Francisco Ramirez and Santos Lopez both around 25 years old reported being welltreated and fed and did not consider themselves prisoners of war Lopez mentioned that he had entered Mejicanos with 45 other soldiers who subsequently retreated","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0766","doctext":"when answering a question on the possibility that the six jesuits and two other persons could have been murdered by the military salvadoran president alfredo cristiani said today that if the armed forces people did it the weight of the law will fall also on them cristiani strongly condemned the multiple murder that took place early this morning and attributed it to groups or minds that want to hinder the process of democracy and peace that has been carried out in el salvador the president said he was determined to investigate this to the very end regardless of who did it he emphasized that it is too early to give any opinion on who could have committed the murders pointing out that the fact the men who did it were wearing uniforms and were moving at night during the strict curfew in the city is not conclusive cristiani said that the armed forces as well as the guerrilla groups move during the curfew hours he stated that in agreement with the armed forces general staff with whom he met this morning to discuss the issue he has ordered an investigation the salvadoran president disclosed the existence of a possible witness that has not been interrogated by those who are carrying out the investigation and who have fingerprints and empty cartridges of bullets for ak47s and m16s cristiani disavowed versions reported during the day by the government radio network that claim the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas committed the murder in another part of his news conference the salvadoran president admitted that within the armed forces there might groups of persons who do not agree with the government but he added that as an institution they are with the government","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0766","doctext":"Responding to questions about whether the six Jesuits and two others might have been killed by the military Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani said today that if military personnel were responsible they would face legal consequences Cristiani condemned the murders which occurred early this morning attributing them to forces aiming to disrupt El Salvadors democratic and peace processes He vowed to thoroughly investigate the incident regardless of the perpetrators He noted it was premature to speculate on the culprits emphasizing that the presence of uniformed individuals moving during the citys strict curfew was not definitive evidence Cristiani explained that both the armed forces and guerrilla groups like the FMLN operate during curfew hours After discussing with the armed forces general staff this morning he ordered an investigation He revealed a potential witness had yet to be questioned and that investigators had found fingerprints and empty cartridges from AK47s and M16s Cristiani dismissed reports from the government radio suggesting FMLN guerrillas were behind the murders He acknowledged that some individuals within the armed forces might disagree with the government but asserted that the institution as a whole supports the government","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0767","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani stated today his government is willing to continue the dialogue with the guerrillas but only if it desists from violence and joins the democratic process we will not lend ourselves to any game with the guerrillas while speaking of peace they prepared this action the offensive cristiani stated noting that the rebels are going to any length to try to achieve power through violent means if hostilities do not cease on the part of the guerrillas there will not be any dialogue the government will not lend itself to this game he insisted the president stated at a news conference that the army has controlled national territory although he admitted that in some places especially in neighborhoods of the capital clashes are still taking place with the rebels cristiani stated that costa rican president oscar arias is very disturbed and termed the rebels cynical because while they spoke of peace they were preparing the offensive launched on saturday the president again denied that the salvadoran air force is indiscriminately bombing the civilian population he said that only twice have bombs been used the first time in an open field of the university of el salvador where mortars were positioned and again last night in the vicinity outside the air force garrisons cristiani stated that the guerrillas used bombs last night against the air force in eastern san salvador and were repelled by aircraft which dropped bombs the president stressed that the army has not evicted the guerrillas from positions in the northwestern neighborhoods of san salvador so as not to affect the civilian population he added that france and guatemala have offered to donate medicine for the thousands of salvadorans who have had to leave their homes as a result of the intense fighting between the army and guerrillas since the offensive began causing approximately 1000 deaths","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0767","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani declared today that his administration is open to continuing talks with the guerrillas but only if they cease their violent actions and engage in the democratic process We will not be part of any charade with the guerrillas They speak of peace while planning this offensive Cristiani remarked emphasizing that the rebels are determined to seize power through violence There will be no dialogue if the guerrillas continue their hostilities The government will not entertain this game he reiterated Speaking at a press conference the president mentioned that the army has controlled the national territory though he acknowledged ongoing clashes in some areas particularly in the capitals neighborhoods Cristiani pointed out that Costa Rican President Oscar Arias is very disturbed and called the rebels cynical for preparing the offensive while discussing peace The president also refuted claims that the Salvadoran air force is bombing civilians indiscriminately stating that bombs were used only twice once in an open field at the University of El Salvador where mortars were placed and again last night near air force garrisons Cristiani mentioned that the guerrillas attacked the air force in eastern San Salvador last night and were repelled by aircraft that dropped bombs He emphasized that the army has refrained from forcing the guerrillas out of positions in the northwestern neighborhoods of San Salvador to avoid harming civilians Additionally he noted that France and Guatemala have offered to donate medicine for the thousands of Salvadorans displaced by the intense fighting between the army and guerrillas since the offensive began which has resulted in approximately 1000 deaths","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0768","doctext":"first i would like to thank you for being here briefly before beginning the question and answer session we would like to say before the international press that we condemn in the strongest terms the murders of the jesuit priests their cook and her daughter early this morning at the central american university uca we feel that these incidents further complicate our countrys critical situation groups or minds want to hamper the democratic process especially the peace process that the government of the republic has tried to advance and will continue to pursue from the start we ordered an investigation because we believe that now that the people and all of the countrys institutions have supported the peace process it is no longer possible to continue having these savage incidents take place that are aimed at blocking this process we have made preliminary investigations that merely tell us how things happened we have already taken some procedural steps such as word indistinct where the impact was felt and where the crimes were perpetrated in sum we did the things normally done at the start of these kinds of investigations there is a possible witness to these crimes but unfortunately he has not been located so that he can be questioned by the investigators they will certainly make every effort to locate him so that he can provide information that will clarify this regrettable incident i suppose the jesuits provincial will host a news conference you have many of the details so we are going to skip them the only things we have found are fingerprints that are being studied and shell casings from ak47 and m16 rifles we will submit them for ballistic tests we will also conduct forensic tests which will begin soon another important detail is that inside the building there was a room or library with video cassettes it was like a studio this room looked like it had been burned after being ransacked all these things and other details have been reported and submitted to the investigators we also talked to the jesuits provincial and told him that we were determined to get to the bottom of this we asked him for his help and he expressed his readiness to assist in the investigation we are grateful for this help because in the past cooperation with the authorities has not always been forthcoming we hope that with this help and with the remarks by msgr arturo rivera y damas with whom we also spoke this morning this case will not be politicized and justice can be served avoiding reaching hasty or biased conclusions by any of group or party we think and agree with msgr rivera y damas that this is how a serious investigation should be conducted we hope that this investigation will lead us to the heart of the matter regardless of who the perpetrators are we want punishment for those attempting to hinder the process of peace and democracy in el salvador and so we begin the questions perhaps mr sandoval or ana maria may wanto help us to put some order words indistinct reporter words indistinct cristiani first the government communique repeats eco mexican news agency eco reports which mention unknown terrorists regardless of the side that is involved this is the way to describe these actions these are terrorist actions because of their overall context no matter who words indistinct let me repeat we have comments by church officials who were giving versions that have not been corroborated we have been told there were several persons wearing uniforms to cite these versions verbatim i do not want to excuse or accuse anyone but i feel that is not a categorical proof today many people who do not belong to the armed forces are wearing uniforms let me repeat one cannot say one thing or another but i do think this must be investigated if members of the armed forces are found to be involved they will feel the full weight of the law continued","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0768","doctext":"Firstly I want to express my gratitude for your presence Before we start the QA session we want to firmly denounce the brutal killings of the Jesuit priests their cook and her daughter this morning at Central American University UCA to the international press These tragic events exacerbate our countrys already critical situation Certain groups or individuals aim to disrupt the democratic process particularly the peace efforts our government has been striving to advance and will continue to pursue We initiated an investigation immediately because we believe that now with widespread support for the peace process from both the people and institutions of our country such barbaric acts must not continue to thwart this progress Preliminary investigations have shed light on the sequence of events We have taken initial procedural steps such as examining the impact area and the crime scene We have performed standard earlystage investigative actions There is a potential witness to these crimes but regrettably he has not yet been located for questioning Investigators will undoubtedly make every effort to find him to obtain information that can elucidate this unfortunate incident I assume the Jesuits provincial will hold a news conference Since you have many of the details we will omit them So far we have discovered fingerprints under analysis and shell casings from AK47 and M16 rifles which will be subjected to ballistic tests Additionally we will carry out forensic tests shortly An important detail is that inside the building a room or library with video cassettes resembling a studio appeared to have been burned after being ransacked All these findings and additional details have been reported to the investigators We have also communicated with the Jesuits provincial expressing our commitment to getting to the bottom of this crime He has agreed to assist in the investigation for which we are thankful as collaboration with authorities has not always been forthcoming in the past We hope this cooperation along with statements from Msgr Arturo Rivera y Damas whom we also spoke with this morning will prevent the case from being politicized and ensure justice is served without hasty or biased conclusions by any group or party We concur with Msgr Rivera y Damas that a serious investigation should proceed in this manner We hope this investigation will reach the core of the issue Regardless of who the culprits are we seek to punish those trying to derail peace and democracy in El Salvador Now we begin the questions Perhaps Mr Sandoval or Ana Maria could help organize the session Reporter words indistinct Cristiani Firstly the government statement echoes ECO Mexican news agency reports mentioning unknown terrorists Regardless of the side involved these actions are described as terrorist due to their context These are terrorist acts no matter who is behind them Let me reiterate Church officials have provided unverified versions Weve been informed of several individuals in uniforms quoting these accounts directly I do not wish to excuse or accuse anyone but this is not definitive proof Nowadays many wearing uniforms are not part of the armed forces I stress one cannot definitively state one thing or another but this must be thoroughly investigated If armed forces members are involved they will face the full force of the law continued","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0769","doctext":"those responsible for the assassination of six members of his order including ignacio ellacuria rector of the central american university uca are the same ones who killed msgr oscar arnulfo romero archbishop of san salvador i do not want to accuse anyone but it is obvious where the facts are pointing jose maria tojeira jesuit provincial supervisor stated at a news conference held this afternoon in the uca chapel only a few meters from where the jesuit priests and two domestics were killed this morning the bodies of ellacuria and his jesuit companions ignacio martin baro segundo montes juan ramon moreno armando lopez and joaquin lopez as well as domestic elba ramos and her 15yearold daughter were riddled with bullets while some also had their skills crushed the death of the priests five of them spaniards who were always in favor of a negotiated solution to the crisis has increased the fear and desperation felt by the salvadorans since the past weekend when violent fighting broke out between the guerrillas and soldiers in the northern part of san salvador the priests were killed by some 30 men wearing olive drab uniforms who broke into the place according to witnesses who were there tojeira explained the priest recalled that over the weekend the government radio network launched fierce attacks against the word indistinct saying that a few priests had to be killed in this country or that they had to be placed in front of the cathedral so that the people could kill them by spitting at them tojera noted also he added that on monday armed forces members raided the homes of ellacuria and companions on that occasion they were quite correct according to what father ellacuria told me added tojeira who was quite upset during the news conference apparently the men said they had reports that there were weapons in the residences of course they found nothing and father ellacuria invited them to return on tuesday and go through the uca campus but they did not do so also tojeira confirmed that on wednesday afternoon and evening there was tight security in the vicinity of the uca in the southern part of the capital i do not know if the soldiers left the place later but up until 2200 on wednesday hours before the horrible massacre the soldiers were there tojeira added these are the facts therefore we share the opinion of archbishop arturo rivera that the ones responsible are the same ones who assassinated msgr romero he added","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0769","doctext":"The individuals accountable for the murder of six members of his order including Ignacio Ellacuria the rector of Central American University UCA are the same ones who assassinated Msgr Oscar Arnulfo Romero Archbishop of San Salvador I am not accusing anyone directly but the evidence clearly indicates this stated Jose Maria Tojeira the Jesuit provincial supervisor during a press briefing this afternoon in the UCA chapel just meters away from where the Jesuit priests and two household staff were killed earlier today The bodies of Ellacuria and his fellow Jesuits Ignacio Martin Baro Segundo Montes Juan Ramon Moreno Armando Lopez and Joaquin Lopez along with domestic worker Elba Ramos and her 15yearold daughter were found riddled with bullets some also suffered crushed skulls The deaths of these priests five of whom were Spaniards advocating for a negotiated resolution to the crisis have exacerbated the fear and desperation among Salvadorans since violent clashes erupted between guerrillas and soldiers in northern San Salvador over the past weekend According to witnesses the priests were killed by around 30 men wearing olive drab uniforms who stormed the location explained Tojeira He recalled that over the weekend a government radio broadcast launched severe criticisms against the clergy suggesting that a few priests needed to be killed or publicly humiliated Additionally Tojeira mentioned that on Monday armed forces raided the homes of Ellacuria and his companions Father Ellacuria told me they were quite polite on that occasion Tojeira noted visibly distressed during the briefing The men claimed they had intelligence about weapons in the residences They found nothing and Father Ellacuria even invited them to return on Tuesday to inspect the UCA campus but they did not come back Tojeira also confirmed that there was heightened security around the UCA in southern San Salvador on Wednesday afternoon and evening I am uncertain if the soldiers left later but they were present until 10 PM on Wednesday mere hours before the gruesome massacre he added These are the facts Hence we concur with Archbishop Arturo Riveras view that those responsible are the same individuals who assassinated Msgr Romero he concluded","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0770","doctext":"in an analysis of the violence during the month of september the information office of the business sector ofisem points out that the government has not been able to provide an atmosphere of security for the people so that the economy can move in a manner favorable for the development of the country the statistics on the september violence taken from the media show there is a slight improvement in some aspects but the prevailing situation is of great concern the businessmen add in a comparison of the statistics for august and september it is noted that 142 murders were reported in september while 126 were reported in august ofisem also reports that 17 kidnap cases were reported in september against 19 cases in august as for missing persons there were 12 reported in september and 19 in august the report adds there were 26 cases of assault in september against 71 cases in august while there were 41 criminal attacks in september and 57 in august concerning actions by subversive groups ofisem adds one such action was reported in september and 12 in august five cases of narcotics trafficking were reported in august and only one in september oficem once again urges the authorities to increase their activities to protect the security of the guatemalans who deserve to live in peace in an atmosphere that is conducive for the progress of guatemala","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0770","doctext":"In a review of the violence that occurred in September the Business Sector Information Office OFISEM highlights the governments failure to create a secure environment for citizens which is essential for the countrys economic development Statistics on Septembers violence derived from media sources indicate a slight improvement in certain areas but the overall situation remains deeply troubling according to business leaders Comparing data from August and September 142 murders were recorded in September compared to 126 in August OFISEM also notes there were 17 kidnapping incidents in September versus 19 in August Reports of missing persons numbered 12 in September down from 19 in August The report further reveals 26 assault cases in September a significant decrease from 71 in August and 41 criminal attacks in September compared to 57 in August In terms of subversive group activities one incident was reported in September down from 12 in August Narcotics trafficking cases dropped from five in August to just one in September OFISEM reiterates its call for the authorities to intensify their efforts to safeguard Guatemalans who are entitled to live peacefully in an environment that supports Guatemalas progress","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0771","doctext":"salvadoran people after 5 days of combat confronting this armed aggression by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorists words indistinct i want to inform you of the situation throughout the nation in the western area there are no problems in the eastern area there are still problems in san miguel city the 3d infantry brigade command has been operating in a professional manner and it has avoided harming the civilian population therefore there are terrorists in the names indistinct neighborhoods also in usulutan last night and early this morning words indistinct but at present only some explosions and some sporadic firing are heard in the vicinity of the city of usulutan in zacatecoluca yesterday we managed to control the population completely we dislodged the terrorists from the 27 september neighborhood we have had serious problems in the capital city the fmln has waged its greatest efforts here they are word indistinct terrorists and they should be considered as such in some neighborhoods in the northern area the words indistinct mejicanos words indistinct as of sunday 12 november in some words indistinct as it was yesterday although it is true words indistinct of the capital city in mejicanos in the neighborhood words indistinct north of the guadalupe and soyapango neighborhoods words indistinct reparto santa marta and altos del word indistinct in this area the armed forces have carried out actions to defend the salvadoran people to neutralize this genocide words indistinct on the national level i would like to announce some partial results the armed forces have sustained the following 177 dead and 251 wounded among the terrorists there are 655 dead and 491 wounded we have captured 92 fmln members and 6 fmln terrorists have turned themselves in as for the civilians we regret 47 persons have died and 153 have been wounded the armed forces have seized from the fmln terrorists 324 rifles 75 grenade and rocket launchers 26 mortars 8 machineguns 15 submachineguns and 40 weapons of other types four arsenals have also words indistinct in mejicanos where the terrorists had a considerable quantity of ammunition and explosives salvadoran people you must have confidence in your armed forces and in your government because we are working jointly our commander in chief is up to date on the situation and words indistinct and we are working together the armed forces is working in a very professional manner you must understand that we cannot resolve this situation by endangering the lives of innocent people that is why it takes longer for the armed forces to do things on behalf of the armed forces we want to thank you our people for your support as you have been providing us with plenty of information supporting our troops in the various combat areas and most important of allcondemning and rejecting this terrorist attack that is the words indistinct of the fmln we are all working struggling to maintain a democratic system to maintain freedom word indistinct and achieve peace i also want to inform you that after visiting this afternoon the various areas where we are word indistinct the morale of our troops and officers is very high and there is a reason for this because they are fighting to defend you word indistinct the fmln terrorists have a very low morale words indistinct many because they are now aware of their casualties and words indistinct i want to avail myself of this opportunity and on behalf of the armed forces to strongly condemn those who this morning massacred six jesuit priests we regret as well the deaths of other civilians innocent people who have nothing to do with this conflict we also regret the deaths among our armed forces it is also important to mention that the government the people and the armed forces general command are proud of the professional work being done at the various garrisons of our armed forces salvadoran people on behalf of the armed forces we ask for your support you must continue going to work and continue working in conclusion i want to thank the people once again for their moral and material support of the government and the armed forces at such a difficult time","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0771","doctext":"To the Salvadoran people After five days of combat against the armed aggression by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorists I want to update you on the situation across the nation In the western area there are no problems while the eastern area still faces issues In San Miguel city the 3rd Infantry Brigade has acted professionally avoiding harm to civilians although terrorists remain in some neighborhoods In Usulutan there were disturbances last night and early this morning but only sporadic firing and explosions are currently heard near the city Yesterday we successfully controlled the population in Zacatecoluca and removed terrorists from the 27 September neighborhood The capital city has experienced serious problems as the FMLN concentrated their efforts here They are terrorists and should be recognized as such In some northern neighborhoods including Mejicanos fighting has continued since Sunday 12 November The armed forces have conducted operations in areas north of the Guadalupe and Soyapango neighborhoods including Reparto Santa Marta and Altos del name indistinct to defend the Salvadoran people and neutralize the genocide attempts Nationally I can report partial results the armed forces have suffered 177 dead and 251 wounded while the terrorists have 655 dead and 491 wounded We have captured 92 FMLN members and six terrorists have surrendered Regrettably 47 civilians have died and 153 have been wounded The armed forces have seized 324 rifles 75 grenade and rocket launchers 26 mortars eight machine guns 15 submachine guns and 40 other weapons from the terrorists Four arsenals containing significant quantities of ammunition and explosives were also found in Mejicanos Salvadoran people trust in your armed forces and government as we work together Our commander in chief is fully informed of the situation and we are all collaborating The armed forces are acting professionally and we cannot resolve this situation by risking innocent lives which is why it takes time We thank you for your support information and rejection of this terrorist attack We are all striving to maintain democracy freedom and achieve peace After visiting various areas this afternoon I can report high morale among our troops and officers as they are fighting to protect you Conversely the FMLN terrorists have low morale due to their losses On behalf of the armed forces I strongly condemn the massacre of six Jesuit priests this morning as well as the deaths of other innocent civilians and our armed forces members The government people and armed forces general command are proud of the professional work being done Salvadoran people we ask for your continued support Keep working and supporting the government and armed forces during this challenging time Thank you once again for your moral and material support","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0772","doctext":"six days after having initiated our offensive in the capital city and the entire country there has been an overwhelming trend toward the consolidation and broadening of fmln farabundo marti national liberation front positions in important cities and towns in the country which have played leading roles because the people have supported and joined the struggle today we completed an arch of freedom in san salvador by extending and connecting several areas under our control after repelling and swamping the governments special battalions in five counterattacks supported by armored vehicles and aerial bombings our fighters displayed singular heroism during the occupation of the cuscatancingo headquarters and the commands in mejicanos and ciudad delgado where we captured a large arsenal of weapons and ammunition and during clashes in name indistinct soyapango ciudad merliot and name indistinct the fmln also has forces along the leading routes to the capital city these forces harass and hinder army deployments on the panamerican highway and on the san salvadorsanta tecla highway we now highlight our forces feats companies formed by popular forces have extended their control over new areas and cities in san miguel and usulutan where weapons have been seized and prisoners of war taken we stress our permanent harassment of enemy forces in zacatecoluca chalatenango santa ana apopa san martin san marcos nueva concepcion santa elena and other towns transportation has been paralyzed since the fmln declared a stoppage and most of the country is without electricity due to sabotage the critical deadline the high command set for itself to recover our positions has passed and our forces have assaulted headquarters in controlled areas and have requisitioned weapons and ammunition hundreds of youths continue to join our army without popular support the fmln would not have achieved politicalmilitary victories of such dimensions as to take the enemy by surprise and earn the worlds admiration in the past 2 days the fmln has inflicted dozens of casualties among the armys officers and troops and it has taken five prisoners of war among whom are a captain and a lieutenant whose physical and mental well being has been respected the fmln has seized 63 rifles 4 machineguns 3 grenade launchers 5 prc77 radios words indistinct and thousands of rounds of ammunition from the occupied headquarters and commands we call on all the people to join the uprising word indistinct against the fascist genocide we ask the officers and troops not to continue serving in an army that is behaving like a foreign occupation army words indistinct the civilian population executing priests and massacring labor leaders in the cities and countryside a sea of guerrillas break in reception prevents completion of item","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0772","doctext":"Six days after launching our offensive in the capital and across the nation there has been a significant movement towards solidifying and expanding the FMLNs Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front presence in key cities and towns thanks to the peoples support and participation Today we established a freedom arc in San Salvador by linking several areas under our control defeating government special battalions in five counterattacks despite their use of armored vehicles and airstrikes Our fighters exhibited exceptional bravery in taking over the Cuscatancingo headquarters and commands in Mejicanos and Ciudad Delgado seizing a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition and during engagements in other areas like Soyapango Ciudad Merliot and more The FMLN also has forces on main routes to the capital impeding army movements on the PanAmerican Highway and the San SalvadorSanta Tecla Highway We highlight that our popular forces units have expanded their control to new areas and cities in San Miguel and Usulutan capturing weapons and prisoners of war We emphasize our constant harassment of enemy forces in Zacatecoluca Chalatenango Santa Ana Apopa San Martin San Marcos Nueva Concepcion Santa Elena and other towns Transportation has been halted since the FMLN announced a stoppage and much of the country remains without electricity due to sabotage The critical deadline set by the high command to regain our positions has passed and our forces have attacked and seized weapons and ammunition from controlled headquarters Hundreds of youths continue to join our ranks Without the peoples support the FMLN wouldnt have achieved these significant politicalmilitary victories that have surprised the enemy and gained global admiration In the last two days the FMLN has inflicted numerous casualties on army officers and troops and captured five prisoners of war including a captain and a lieutenant whose wellbeing has been maintained The FMLN has confiscated 63 rifles 4 machine guns 3 grenade launchers 5 PRC77 radios and thousands of rounds of ammunition from the occupied sites We call on everyone to join the uprising against the fascist genocide and urge officers and troops to cease serving an army that acts like a foreign occupier targeting civilians executing priests and killing labor leaders In both cities and rural areas a large number of guerrillas are rising up","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0773","doctext":"we are in contact with san salvador and we are receiving more reports on the persecution unleashed against the religious groups in san salvador we remind you that a few weeks ago colonel francisco elena fuentes and colonel inocente orlando montano launched a campaign against the lutheran and other churches throughout el salvador now this campaign orchestrated by col elena fuentes chief of the 1st infantry brigades death squads has heightened not only have jesuit priests been murdered but this morning the national guard arrested two priests and several missionaries including a us citizen we repeat two priests and several missionaries have been arrested including a us citizen these people were arrested by the national guard we call on all the word indistinct around the world we call on all the latin american religious sectors to mobilize two priests and several missionaries were arrested this morning by the national guard in san salvador among the arrested persons is a us citizen radio venceremos is in contact with san salvador to gather more detailed information regarding the whereabouts of the two priests and several missionaries including a us citizen who were arrested the persecution against the church continues by arena nationalist republican alliance and the la tandona reference to the 1966 graduates of the captain gerardo barrios military academy military clique radio venceremos calls on all the international community especially the catholic universities around the world the latin american community to mobilize occupy salvadoran embassies demonstrate in front of salvadoran embassies around the world and demand the release of the priests who were arrested this morning by the national guard words indistinct 1 minute for the religious community around the world to speak out and mobilize to pressure president cristiani this could save the lives of the persons arrested this morning by the national guard a bloodthirsty guard that is reliving the last days of the somozist guard the killing of priests and now the arrest of two priests and several missionaries further confirms that the regime is on the verge of collapsing that it is desperate and no longer cares about the international community pressure or requests for an end to the bombings and bloodshed this mornings response has been the arrest of two priests and several missionaries","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0773","doctext":"We are in communication with San Salvador and are receiving more updates about the persecution of religious groups there A few weeks ago Colonel Francisco Elena Fuentes and Colonel Inocente Orlando Montano initiated a campaign against Lutheran and other churches throughout El Salvador This campaign led by Col Elena Fuentes who heads the 1st Infantry Brigades death squads has intensified Not only have Jesuit priests been killed but this morning the National Guard detained two priests and several missionaries including a US citizen We emphasize two priests and several missionaries have been detained including a US citizen These individuals were apprehended by the National Guard We urge all religious communities worldwide and all Latin American religious sectors to mobilize This morning the National Guard arrested two priests and several missionaries in San Salvador Among those detained is a US citizen Radio Venceremos is in contact with San Salvador to gather more detailed information about the whereabouts of the detained priests and missionaries including the US citizen The persecution against the church continues driven by ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance and the military clique known as La Tandona Radio Venceremos calls on the international community especially Catholic universities worldwide and the Latin American community to mobilize occupy Salvadoran embassies and demonstrate in front of Salvadoran embassies globally demanding the release of the priests detained this morning by the National Guard It is imperative for the religious community around the world to speak out and mobilize to pressure President Cristiani as this could save the lives of those detained this morning by the National Guard a brutal force reminiscent of the final days of the Somozist guard The killings of priests and the arrest of two priests and several missionaries highlight that the regime is desperate on the brink of collapse and indifferent to international community pressures or calls to end the bombings and bloodshed This mornings actions with the detention of two priests and several missionaries underscore this desperation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0774","doctext":"actions such as these accompanied by orchestrated slanderous campaigns scare away investments from our country and the humanitarian aid that we need so much dr custodio the same as noriega continues to deceive the people and exploit them to further personal interests and international communism as a bureaucrat although he tries to cover this up custodio owns many material goods and foreign bank accounts and as if this were not enough he is fueling the bonfire of violence in our country only to run away when the fire gives way to chaos and anarchy among the people he will leave the country with his international contacts and feel satisfied for what he has done peace in central america subhead codeh has done nothing for peace in central america quite the contrary it has discredited democratic countries and supported the sandinist government of daniel ortega who is now doing all he can to boycott free elections to which the nicaraguan people are entitled to and to murder those who laid down their arms and are returning to the country in search of peace democracy and liberty codeh has done nothing to promote peace and respect for human rights because it is supporting and promoting the recruitment training and actions of guerrilla groups which are destabilizing and sowing violence among democratic peoples the evidence is clear codeh believes that the sandinist government is the best one in central america the fsln sandinist national liberation front with cubas support is channelling arms to the farabundo marti national liberation front of el salvador to murder innocent salvadoran people all this is taking place with the approval of dr custodio and his financing sources which realize that their strategic ideological economic and political goals are coming true conclusion subhead in conclusion what can the honduran people expect from dr custodio and codeh when they would rather destroy honduras and its people to ingratiate themselves with the communists what can be expected from a human rights leader who is constantly denouncing condemnations and attacks and defines himself as a persecuted person and who manipulates public opinion to gain notoriety while creating fear and terror among the honduran people what future can honduras expect when the alleged human rights defender specializes in discrediting the honduran people abroad what can the honduran people expect when codeh collaborates with and supports the arming of the sandinists salvadoran guerrillas and dictator noriega dr custodio is not being persecuted for political reasons he is no human rights leader and he has not been condemned to death he is simply a man who has chosen the wrong path while communism behind the iron curtain which is over 70 years old is embracing democracy as a way of life hungary poland he intends to replace democracy for communism and liberty for slavery in honduras dr custodio has simply made a mistake and he stays on his path through deceit and lies down with the honduran marxistleninist traitors stop international communism stop the manipulation of the honduran people democrats will not allow the enslavement and murder of the peoples let us stop those who manipulate human rights of our honduras free honduras movement","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0774","doctext":"Actions like these paired with coordinated defamatory campaigns deter investments and muchneeded humanitarian aid from our nation Dr Custodio much like Noriega continues to mislead and exploit the populace for personal gain and the advancement of international communism Although he portrays himself otherwise Custodio as a bureaucrat possesses numerous material assets and foreign bank accounts Adding fuel to the violence in our country he is prepared to flee once chaos and anarchy take hold He will depart the country content with his actions leveraging his international connections Peace in Central America CODEH has not contributed to peace in Central America on the contrary it has undermined democratic nations and supported Daniel Ortegas Sandinist government which is currently sabotaging the free elections that the Nicaraguan people rightfully deserve Additionally it is targeting those who have disarmed and returned to seek peace democracy and freedom CODEHs failure to promote peace and human rights is evident as it supports and facilitates the recruitment training and operations of guerrilla groups that destabilize and incite violence among democratic societies The evidence is irrefutable CODEH endorses the Sandinist government as the best in Central America With Cubas backing the FSLN Sandinist National Liberation Front is supplying arms to the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front in El Salvador leading to the murder of innocent Salvadorans This occurs with Dr Custodios approval and financial backing driven by their strategic ideological economic and political goals In conclusion what can the Honduran people expect from Dr Custodio and CODEH who prefer to devastate Honduras and its citizens to curry favor with communists What can be anticipated from a human rights leader who consistently denounces condemnations and attacks portrays himself as persecuted and manipulates public opinion to gain notoriety while instilling fear and terror among the Honduran populace What future awaits Honduras when the supposed human rights defender specializes in discrediting Hondurans abroad What can the people of Honduras expect when CODEH collaborates with and supports the Sandinists Salvadoran guerrillas and dictator Noriega Dr Custodio is not persecuted for political reasons he is no human rights leader nor has he been sentenced to death He is simply a man who has chosen the wrong path While communism behind the Iron Curtain over 70 years old embraces democracy as seen in Hungary and Poland Custodio seeks to replace democracy with communism and liberty with slavery in Honduras Dr Custodio has merely erred and continues on his deceitful path Down with the Honduran MarxistLeninist traitors Stop international communism Stop the manipulation of the Honduran people Democrats will not permit the enslavement and murder of the populace Let us halt those who exploit human rights in our Honduras Free Honduras movement","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0775","doctext":"we recently heard us ambassador william walker on a salvadoran television newscast he said no one knew exactly who had planned the murder of father ignacio ellacuria and the other jesuit priests who were assassinated early yesterday morning radio venceremos tells william walker that his cynicism is beyond the limit william walker knows perfectly well which general staff office issued the order to assassinate the jesuit priests william walker knows that on the night of 11 november radio cuscatlan urged the people to assassinate ignacio ellacuria ruben zamora and doctor guillermo ungo the whole world corrects himself the international media has featured the recording in which radio cuscatlan the armed forces general staffs radio meaning the radio controlled by the armed forces general staff the radio in which not a single word not a single comma goes out without the approval of the censors which have been imposed on radio cuscatlan words indistinct death therefore william walker knows perfectly well where the order came from he knows the exact time that 40 uniformed men left in words indistinct curfew a few blocks from colonel rene emilio ponces office william walkers cynicism went beyond the limit when he said that he does not know words indistinct or who planned ignacio ellacurias assassination william walker is doing a historical imitation of the filibuster who came to central america in 1856 to subjugate our people and become president of a central american nation meaning nicaragua who decreed that english be the official language and that the us flag become the occupation forces flag wiliam walker is re editing a shameful chapter in central americas history william walker the us ambassador in our homeland is reediting in the form of a caricature a historical event which occurred in the 19th century however we want to tell something to the new william walker who has been featured in press and television news reports giving figures which differ even from those given by col ponce the new william walker who thinks he is president of the republic and is better than cristiani and col ponce so he gives invented figures on guerrilla casualties the new william walker who evaluates the nations political and military situation even before cristiani and ponce do so even contradicting col ponces figures william walker said 40 members of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front were captured yet the blearyeyed col ponce last night talked about 9 fmln members where then are the rest of the captured fmln fighters humanitarian groups should pay attention to that contradiction between president william walker and his subordinate col ponce red cross international green cross and amnesty international must demand that william walker say where the captured guerrilla fighters are because col ponce only mentions nine fighters col ponce talks about nine and the other one talks about dozens the international community must pay close attention to the contradiction between president william walker and his subordinate col ponce where are the other captured fighters most of them were surely civilians who have nothing to do with the conflict they must have been caught in the war zones and then presented to the media as dead guerrilla fighters we demand before the international community that ambassador william walker clearly say how col ponce could have been mistaken when admitting that only nine guerrilla fighters were captured while the us ambassador personally revealed the figures that should have been revealed by president cristiani a long time ago even if they were imaginary figures william walker must answer this question where are the guerrilla fighters","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0775","doctext":"Recently US Ambassador William Walker appeared on Salvadoran TV where he claimed ignorance about who orchestrated the murder of Father Ignacio Ellacuria and other Jesuit priests who were killed early yesterday Radio Venceremos rebukes Walkers cynicism asserting he knows which general staff office issued the assassination order Walker is aware that on the night of November 11 Radio Cuscatlan incited the public to kill Ellacuria Ruben Zamora and Dr Guillermo Ungo The international media has broadcast the recording where Radio Cuscatlan controlled by the armed forces general staff called for their deaths Therefore Walker is fully aware of the source of the order and the exact moment 40 uniformed men set out during curfew near Colonel Rene Emilio Ponces office Walkers claim of ignorance about the planning of Ellacurias murder is seen as a historical echo of the 1856 filibuster who sought to dominate Central America and declare himself president of Nicaragua imposing English as the official language and the US flag as the symbol of occupation Walker as the US ambassador is reenacting this disgraceful chapter as a caricature of that historical event However we need to address the new William Walker who appears on press and TV giving conflicting casualty figures compared to those of Col Ponce Walker who seems to assume presidential authority over Cristiani and Ponce claims 40 FMLN members were captured while the tired Col Ponce reported only nine This discrepancy raises questions about the whereabouts of the other captured FMLN fighters Humanitarian organizations such as the Red Cross Green Cross and Amnesty International must demand answers from Walker about these missing fighters as most of them are likely innocent civilians caught in conflict zones and wrongly presented as dead guerrillas We insist that Ambassador Walker clarify how Col Ponce could report only nine guerrilla captives while Walker presents inflated figures which should have been disclosed by President Cristiani much earlier even if they are fabricated Walker must address this inconsistency where are the guerrilla fighters","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0776","doctext":"colombian president virgilio barco vargas will pay an official working visit to japan from december 58 a foreign ministry spokesman said thursday barco will be the first colombian president to visit japan government ministries are formulating an economic aid program for colombia which is currently fighting against drug syndicates informed sources said japan extended a total of 669 million dollars in economic aid to colombia last year the colombian leader is scheduled to meet emperor akihito prime minister toshiki kaifu and foreign minister taro nakayama the sources also said japanese police will provide tight security for barco against possible terrorist attack during his fourday stay here barco has been waging an allout war with the drug cartels since he took office as president in 1986","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0776","doctext":"Colombian President Virgilio Barco Vargas is set to make an official working visit to Japan from December 58 announced a foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday This visit marks the first time a Colombian president will travel to Japan Government officials are currently developing an economic aid package for Colombia which is dealing with drug syndicates according to informed sources Last year Japan provided Colombia with 669 million dollars in economic aid During his stay Barco is expected to meet with Emperor Akihito Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu and Foreign Minister Taro Nakayama Sources also mentioned that Japanese police will implement strict security measures to protect Barco from potential terrorist attacks during his fourday visit Since assuming office in 1986 Barco has been actively combating drug cartels","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0777","doctext":"fighting continues today in san salvador and for the first time the triumphalist tone of the salvadoran army begins to change an ap cable we received this morning in our newsroom says the following the armed forces have acknowledged they have serious problems in various suburbs of this capital this is what the ap cable says textually in its headline in addition to this situation there is another fact in the battlefield to which the news agencies have not paid much attention which is also a reflection of the type of combat that the salvadoran forces are fighting ap itself says the following the war became dirty with the murder of six jesuit priests and two women by unidentified terrorists who acted during the curfew furthermore the cable says that the canadian embassy in san salvador reported that 12 workers from the lutheran church were arrested by uniformed security individuals in downtown san salvador at the beginning the cable said that the six priests had been murdered by unidentified terrorists later they are identified as uniformed individuals among the priests murdered was father ignacio ellacuria rector of the central american university and director of a magazine which reflected the peoples thoughts not only in el salvador but also in the rest of central america none of these priests belonged to the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln furthermore ellacuria himself on several occasions expressed opinions which did not concur with those of the fmln however he felt that a solution to the salvadoran problem could not exclude the peoples inclusion of the fmln the assassins who acted under the protection of the curfew are from the salvadoran army they are not unidentified terrorists like the ap cable says they are assassins of the salvadoran army the same army which has all the support of the us government in this we can also see the double standard of the bush administration on the one hand all its publicity apparatus says to the world that washington is in favor of democracy and respect for human rights however in practice it supports the assassins of priests and supplies bombs and rockets so that the salvadoran army which has planes and helicopters provided by the united states can bomb the salvadoran civilian population these are the facts this is the truth that yankee propaganda is hiding and manipulating","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0777","doctext":"Fighting persists today in San Salvador and for the first time the triumphant tone of the Salvadoran army starts to shift An AP cable received this morning in our newsroom states the armed forces have admitted to facing serious issues in various suburbs of the capital This is the exact headline from the AP cable Besides this situation another battlefield fact has been overlooked by news agencies reflecting the nature of the combat by the Salvadoran forces AP itself reports the war turned dirty with the murder of six Jesuit priests and two women by unidentified terrorists during the curfew Furthermore the cable indicates that the Canadian embassy in San Salvador reported the arrest of 12 Lutheran church workers by uniformed security individuals in downtown San Salvador Initially the cable mentioned that the six priests were killed by unidentified terrorists Later they are identified as uniformed individuals Among the murdered priests was Father Ignacio Ellacuria rector of the Central American University and editor of a magazine reflecting public sentiment not just in El Salvador but throughout Central America None of these priests were members of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN Moreover Ellacuria himself often expressed views that did not align with those of the FMLN Nevertheless he believed that resolving the Salvadoran issue could not exclude the peoples inclusion of the FMLN The assassins who acted under the curfews protection are from the Salvadoran army not unidentified terrorists as the AP cable suggests They are assassins of the Salvadoran army the same army fully supported by the US government This showcases the double standard of the Bush administration On one hand its publicity machine tells the world that Washington supports democracy and human rights However in reality it backs the assassins of priests and provides bombs and rockets for the Salvadoran army which uses planes and helicopters supplied by the United States to bomb the Salvadoran civilian population These are the facts This is the truth that Yankee propaganda is concealing and distorting","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0778","doctext":"this morning and with a stupid look on his face us ambassador william walker asked who had killed father ignacio ellacuria he said he did not know who had done this well then mr william walker and monitors at the us embassy good morning radio venceremos greets you we are asking you to take down what we are going to say and take it immediately to william walkers office good morning us embassy monitors tell william walter we do not know if he is from tennessee like the other filibuster that radio venceremos is giving him a clue so that he can find out who killed father ellacuria tell william walkler to find out who arrested two priests and several missionaries including a us citizen this morning ambassador william walker this morning you asked who had murdered father ignacio ellacuria radio venceremos will give you a clue find out who ordered this mornings arrest of two priests us ambassador william walker if you have a drop of decency left in you speak up say what you know tell us where the 40 men in uniform left from us ambassador william walker from tennessee that is if you are from tennessee like the other filibuster radio venceremos is giving you a clue so that you will find an answer to the question you candidly asked on television this morning you said that you did not know who had ordered the death of one of the most intelligent men in el salvador not born in el salvador but more salvadoran than colonel rene emilio ponce we repeat mr ambassador to el salvador the following is our clue find out who ordered the arrest of the priests and missionaries including a us citizen find out immediately and you better move quickly otherwise they could be killed there lies your answer ask whether the two priests were arrested by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front or the armed forces we insist if there is a single drop of decency left in you check the elena fuentes statements against the church monitored a few days ago mr ambassador william walker if there is a single drop of decency left in you check the recordings the us embassy has of radio cuscatlan and listen to what they said about father ignacio ellacuria msgr rivera y damas and msgr gregorio rosa chavez on the night of 11 november and earlier gentlemen at the us embassy who are monitoring us help the ambassador go to your files find the radio cuscatlan recordings and take them to the ambassadors office monitors at the embassy help that absentminded ambassador monitors at the embassy give him a hand it seem that the ambassadors memory is failing him monitors you who are so efficient we ask you to help the ambassador regain his memory take him col elena fuentes recording accusing the church of having ties with the fmln take him col montanos statements take him col zepedas statements take him roberto daubuissons statements accusing father ignacio ellacuria of being the director of the war in el salvador help us us embassy monitors because it seems that mr william walker has a very short memory","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0778","doctext":"This morning with a perplexed expression US Ambassador William Walker inquired about the murder of Father Ignacio Ellacuria claiming ignorance about the perpetrators Well then Mr William Walker and the monitors at the US Embassy good morning Radio Venceremos greets you We urge you to note what we are about to say and relay it immediately to William Walkers office Good morning US Embassy monitors inform William Walkerwhether he is from Tennessee like the other filibusterthat Radio Venceremos is providing a hint to uncover who killed Father Ellacuria Tell William Walker to investigate who detained two priests and several missionaries including a US citizen this morning Ambassador William Walker you asked this morning who had murdered Father Ignacio Ellacuria Radio Venceremos will provide a clue Discover who ordered todays arrest of two priests US Ambassador William Walker if you possess any decency speak up and reveal what you know Identify where the 40 uniformed men departed from US Ambassador William Walker if you are indeed from Tennessee like the other filibusterRadio Venceremos is offering you a clue to answer the question you posed on television this morning You stated that you did not know who commanded the death of one of El Salvadors most intelligent men not Salvadoran by birth but more Salvadoran than Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce We repeat Mr Ambassador to El Salvador here is our clue ascertain who ordered the arrest of the priests and missionaries including a US citizen Act swiftly otherwise they may be killed Therein lies your answer Determine whether the two priests were detained by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front or the armed forces We stress if you have any decency left review Elena Fuentes statements against the church monitored recently Mr Ambassador William Walker if you have any decency examine the recordings the US Embassy has of Radio Cuscatlan and listen to their remarks about Father Ignacio Ellacuria Msgr Rivera y Damas and Msgr Gregorio Rosa Chavez on the night of November 11 and before Gentlemen at the US Embassy monitoring us assist the ambassador Retrieve your files find the Radio Cuscatlan recordings and deliver them to the ambassadors office Embassy monitors aid the absentminded ambassador Embassy monitors lend him a hand it appears the ambassadors memory is failing him Monitors you who are so efficient we ask you to help the ambassador recover his memory Provide him with Col Elena Fuentes recording accusing the church of ties with the FMLN Present him with Col Montanos statements Col Zepedas statements and Roberto dAubuissons statements accusing Father Ignacio Ellacuria of directing the war in El Salvador Assist us US Embassy monitors as it seems Mr William Walker has a very short memory","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0779","doctext":"according to reports received in this national radiotelevision network british newsman david blundy of the sunday times as heard became a victim of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln bullets he died a few minutes ago at rosales hospital the fmln terrorists do not satisfy their instincts by killing civilians and the uca central american university jesuits now they are aiming their criminal machineguns at journalists the salvadoran government and the people together with the glorious armed forces repeat their call to the international community to repudiate the fmln assassins the civilians who gave blundy first aid have told us that the newsman was hit by an fmln sniper when he was greeting an officer of our glorious armed forces in mejicanos this action once more confirms the treacherous and flagrant human rights violations of the fmln assassins who are being repudiated by the salvadoran people","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0779","doctext":"As reported by this national radiotelevision network British journalist David Blundy of the Sunday Times fell victim to bullets from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN He passed away moments ago at Rosales Hospital The FMLN terrorists not content with targeting civilians and Jesuits from the Central American University UCA are now directing their deadly machineguns at journalists The Salvadoran government and its people along with the esteemed armed forces urge the international community to condemn the FMLN assassins Civilians who gave Blundy first aid stated that he was struck by an FMLN sniper while greeting an officer of the revered armed forces in Mejicanos This incident once again highlights the FMLNs treachery and blatant human rights violations which the Salvadoran people strongly denounce","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0780","doctext":"comrade villalobos member of the general command of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln referred to the bombings and the killing of the jesuit priests this is the question he was asked in the past few hours several governments and humanitarian organizations have pressured the government to stop the bombings and the bloodshed in our homeland however despite this international pressure the jesuit priests were killed in san salvador therefore what is the intention behind the bombings what intention did the armed forces general staff have in killing the jesuits commander villalobos replied begin recording villalobos first it must be said that the killing of the jesuit priests by the cristiani government was a harsh blow to the possibilities for an effective democracy in our country the jesuit priests are a sector of salvadoran society that has made and continues to make great contributions to our peoples education they taught us how to debate the need to reason things out and the need to have political pluralism however it is evident that the salvadoran armed forces the word indistinct sectors and mr cristiani cannot stand intelligent people the debates the analyses and the peoples reasoning this is why they committed this crime the responsibility for this crime becomes evident not only based on direct circumstances such as the fact that it was carried out by uniformed men during the curfew period and that a few days before the crime a group of military men checked out the place where they were going to commit the crime clearly intending to prepare a plan but because of accusations against the jesuits made over the national network we must also bear in mind that this crime was a political mistake made by the dictatorship it was a miscalculation on the part of those who made that decision we have already mentioned that the armed forces have been unable to stop the fmln they could not stop the fmln plan once we began to implement the plan 1second break in reception a very critical situation within the framework of this critical situation they took the wrong step the day before the crime the armed forces began a strategy to wear out the fmln logistically we must not ignore the fact that the armed forces calculations were based on the assumption that the fmln forces would become exhausted we would have made a serious mistake if we had begun this plan without foreseeing all these circumstances however the armed forces based their calculations on our possible exhaustion consequently based on those calculations they figured that they had 3 or 4 days to launch a counterattack so the day prior to the killing of the jesuit priests they launched several offensives i rather call them counteroffensives to try to dislodge us from our positions their tactic was to make us waste ammunition they were not really trying to make us abandon our positions yet however our fighters in addition to saving our ammunition have the material and human resources so they inflicted many casualties on the armed forces and wore them out but it seems that the armed forces did not realize that and felt that they could launch a big counterattack to annihilate the fmln forces based on that they came up with a plan that was not only military but political words indistinct the us ambassador the us advisers the bush administration and who knows who else were informed about this plan they made the wrong interpretation of the calls made by the international red cross and other humanitarian organizations on the need to have a truce to evacuate civilians they thought that we made these calls and based on that they felt that they could proceed to a counteroffensive based on that let us analyze the propaganda and information disseminated on the day prior to the killing of the jesuits the us ambassador himself explained a war report and gave an update on the situation thus they thought that the fmln was going to suffer a great political and military defeat in the next few hours they had an overall plan continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0780","doctext":"Comrade Villalobos a member of the General Command of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN addressed the bombings and the murder of Jesuit priests He was asked about the international pressure from various governments and humanitarian organizations urging the cessation of bombings and bloodshed in their homeland despite which the Jesuit priests were killed in San Salvador Villalobos explained that the killing of the Jesuits by the Cristiani government was a severe setback for the prospects of establishing effective democracy in the country The Jesuits have significantly contributed to Salvadoran society especially in education teaching people the importance of debate reasoning and political pluralism However the Salvadoran armed forces certain sectors and Mr Cristiani were intolerant of intellectuals debates analyses and the reasoning of the populace which led to this crime The culpability for this crime is clear not only due to the direct circumstances such as uniformed men executing it during the curfew and military men surveying the crime scene beforehand but also because of the accusations against the Jesuits on the national network This crime was a political blunder by the dictatorship and a misjudgment by those who made the decision Villalobos noted that the armed forces had failed to thwart the FMLNs plans Once the FMLN began implementing their strategy it created a critical situation Within this context the armed forces made an erroneous move The day before the crime the armed forces initiated a strategy to deplete the FMLNs logistical resources assuming that the FMLN forces would become exhausted They figured they had a few days to launch a counterattack Hence the day before the Jesuit priests murder several offensives were launched which Villalobos termed counteroffensives aimed at depleting the FMLNs ammunition rather than dislodging them However the FMLN fighters conserved their ammunition and with their material and human resources inflicted heavy casualties on the armed forces exhausting them The armed forces misinterpreting the situation believed they could launch a major counterattack to annihilate the FMLN forces This plan was both military and political The US ambassador US advisers the Bush administration and possibly others were informed about this plan They misunderstood the calls from the International Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations for a truce to evacuate civilians thinking that the FMLN made these calls and thus proceeded with their counteroffensive This misunderstanding is evident in the propaganda and information disseminated the day before the Jesuits murder with the US ambassador himself providing a war report and an update on the situation leading them to believe that the FMLN was on the brink of a significant political and military defeat","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0781","doctext":"the army carried out a large bomb attack on northern san salvador in an effort to weaken our positions words indistinct they thought they were going to have a victory there but it just so happens that aside from all the propaganda they used and the plan to weaken us militarily the armed forces attacked union offices and the homes of leaders of popular movements in various sectors apparently everyone had gone into hiding and they only found the wife of a university leader and they killed her they also found the jesuits it seems that in view of recent talks with cristiani father ellacuria had become very trusting he thought that nothing would happen to them 30second break in reception this situation so they did not protect themselves in the face of the danger of a possible action such as this crime on the same night when the entire northern san salvador area was being bombed the jesuits were killed what was their intention they thought they were to obtain a military victory and set out to carry out a witch hunt they set out to kill all opposition members that one night with the idea that they were going to wipe out the fmln militarily based on that assumption they decided to carry out this action to guarantee for themselves a few more years of stability through the peace of cemeteries regardless of the consequences what really happened the day after they committed the crime they launched their offensive to annihilate the fmln they thought this was going to be their decisive day but the offensive failed their attack was repelled they sustained many casualties and loss much materiel their troops were further beaten and they did not obtain any effective military results consequently their counteroffensive was rejected and the blow they thought they were going to deal to the leaders of the popular movement failed on the one hand because some of these leaders were hiding and on the other because they committed an horrendous crime and it backfired it was a crime word indistinct by the general staff and mr cristiani knew about it cristiani clearly words indistinct and probably even the us embassy could be involved in this they thought that by killing all opposition members they were going to achieve definite peace in el salvador this is very clear but this action backfired it was a painful incident but it is an incident that is going to backfire for the government it is going to result in great isolation for the regime at a moment when the fmln is stronger at a moment when the fmln has a political military and strategic advantage the murder of the jesuits is suicide for the regime i really do not understand it they made a very serious mistake in addition they confirmed a truth we have been maintaining they are fascists and assassins they must leave power they have created a situation in which the possibility for an fmln victory is great they have created a situation in which the disappearance of the most conservative oligarchic sectors of the salvadoran society will be caused by their own mistakes end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0781","doctext":"The army launched a significant bomb attack in northern San Salvador to undermine our positions Despite their expectation of a victory their efforts extended beyond military weakening to targeting union offices and the homes of leaders of popular movements Most had gone into hiding but they found and killed the wife of a university leader and also the Jesuits Father Ellacuria trusting recent discussions with Cristiani believed they were safe and did not take precautions against such an attack The same night that northern San Salvador was being bombed the Jesuits were murdered The armys aim was a military victory and to eliminate opposition members in one night hoping to eradicate the FMLN militarily and ensure years of stability through oppressive peace The day after the crime they launched an offensive to annihilate the FMLN expecting it to be decisive However the offensive failed as their attack was repelled with significant casualties and material loss resulting in no effective military gains Consequently their counteroffensive failed as some leaders were in hiding and the crime backfired This crime was orchestrated by the general staff with Cristianis knowledge and possibly the US embassys involvement They believed killing all opposition would secure peace in El Salvador but this backfired isolating the regime further while the FMLN grew stronger with political military and strategic advantages The murder of the Jesuits was a grave mistake for the regime proving them to be fascists and assassins and highlighting the need for them to relinquish power This incident has increased the likelihood of an FMLN victory and the downfall of the conservative oligarchic sectors of Salvadoran society due to their own errors","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0782","doctext":"the salvadoran opposition political parties and the peoples organizations today proposed the creation of a salvation junta that would include the army and the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front humberto centeno leader of the opposition national union of salvadoran workers unts has announced in statements to ips centeno said the fmln has already said it is willing to join the countrys political life and that it is willing to be a part of a salvation junta as a solution to the national crisis the unts proposal was supported by fidel chavez mena christian democratic party pdc national secretary and president of the latin american christian democratic organization in statements to the press chavez mena who was the pdc presidential candidate in the past elections said that one of the ways to solve the civil war problem would be for the government to rectify its stand and initiate new negotiations we should all sit down to find a solution he told newsmen adding that neither side will achieve a military victory meanwhile centeno stated that the bombings in densely populated areas and the murder of six jesuit priests are factors that are wearing out the government and the armed forces high command according to the labor leader none of the social forces with any representative force support alfredo cristiani and his government although there is not a general consensus the political and labor groups have said they are in favor of a negotiated solution and the resumption of a dialogue with the presence of the oas and the united nations as well as the central american presidents as guarantors of the agreements however the petition might not be received well by a government that is apparently not willing to negotiate a ceasefire with the rebels who continue occupying the neighborhoods in the northern area of the capital city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0782","doctext":"Today Salvadoran opposition political parties and various peoples organizations suggested forming a salvation junta that would include the military and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN as announced by Humberto Centeno the leader of the National Union of Salvadoran Workers UNTS Centeno informed IPS that the FMLN has expressed its readiness to participate in the countrys political scene and join the salvation junta as a means to address the national crisis This proposal from the UNTS garnered support from Fidel Chavez Mena the Christian Democratic Party PDC national secretary and president of the Latin American Christian Democratic Organization Chavez Mena who previously ran as the PDC presidential candidate suggested that resolving the civil war might require the government to reconsider its stance and start fresh negotiations He emphasized the need for all parties to come together to find a solution noting that neither side will secure a military victory Centeno also highlighted that recent bombings in densely populated areas and the assassination of six Jesuit priests are depleting the governments and armed forces high commands strength He added that no significant social forces back Alfredo Cristianis government Despite a lack of unanimous agreement political and labor groups favor a negotiated solution and the resumption of dialogue with the Organization of American States OAS the United Nations and Central American presidents acting as guarantors of any agreements However this proposal may not be wellreceived by a government seemingly unwilling to negotiate a ceasefire with rebels who continue to occupy neighborhoods in the northern part of the capital","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0783","doctext":"the central american mexican and panamanian episcopal conferences condemn and repudiate the war in el salvador and demand that the conflicting parties to declare an immediate cease fire a communique released in guatemala today states that the latin american bishops met in guatemala on 16 november to discuss with deep pain and anguish the bloody episodes of a civil war that are destroying el salvador and to express our suffering and concern about the extreme situation that our salvadoran brothers are experiencing the celam latin american bishops conference communique stresses we feel an urgent need to join our voice to those of all the men and women who reject violence as a method for solving problems thus we condemn and repudiate that fratricidal war which is the bitter result of the situation of unbearable injustice that the noble salvadoran people have been experienced that situation has also been worsened by the reproachable interference of hegemonic powers who are servicing interests unconnected with our nations the central american mexican and panamanian bishops call on all christians to raise a single cry in demanding that the conflicting parties immediatly declare a cease fire and establish a truce the president and delegates of the area episcopal conferences add that the cease fire would allow first the evacuation of wounded people and the burying of all those who have been killed and it would also help in seeking a national and human way out to this merciless massacre the document says we express our pain over the violent death of various priests and hundreds of christians and we hope that their blood will be a seed yielding to a daybreak of peace justice and love the bishops add that they are truly in solidarity with the salvadoran church its faithful and clergymen to whom we are linked through a deep feeling of fraternal affection and whose forced absence in this bishops meeting we have deeply regretted the document is signed by msgr dimas cedeno delgado president of the panamanian episcopal conference and santiago veraguas province bishop msgr roman arrieta villalobos san jose bishop and president of the costa rican episcopal conference msgr salvador schlaffer bluefields bishop and president of the nicaraguan episcopal conference msgr hector santos hernandez archbishop of tegucigalpa and president of the honduran episcopal conference in addition the communique is signed by msgr juan jesus posadas ocampo guadalajara archbishop and vice president of the mexican episcopal conference msgr rodolfo quezada toruno zacapa bishop and president of the guatemalan episcopal conference and by msgr oscar andres rodriguez tegucigalpa auxiliary bishop and celam secretary general","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0783","doctext":"The Episcopal Conferences of Central America Mexico and Panama have strongly condemned and rejected the ongoing conflict in El Salvador urging the warring factions to immediately declare a ceasefire A communique issued in Guatemala today reveals that Latin American bishops convened on November 16 in Guatemala to voice their deep pain and anguish over the bloody episodes of a civil war that are devastating El Salvador and to express our suffering and concern for the extreme hardships faced by our Salvadoran brothers The CELAM Latin American Bishops Conference communique underlines We feel an urgent need to add our voice to those who reject violence as a solution to problems Thus we condemn and repudiate this fratricidal war which is the bitter outcome of the unbearable injustice endured by the noble Salvadoran people This situation has also deteriorated due to the reprehensible interference of hegemonic powers serving interests alien to our nations The bishops of Central America Mexico and Panama urge all Christians to unite in demanding an immediate ceasefire and truce from the conflicting parties The presidents and delegates of the regional Episcopal Conferences emphasize that a ceasefire would enable the evacuation of the wounded and the burial of those who have been killed as well as assist in finding a humane and national resolution to this ruthless massacre The document states We express our sorrow at the violent deaths of numerous priests and hundreds of Christians hoping that their blood will be the seed for a dawn of peace justice and love The bishops affirm their genuine solidarity with the Salvadoran Church its faithful and clergy to whom we are bound by deep fraternal affection and whose forced absence from this bishops meeting we deeply regret The document is signed by Msgr Dimas Cedeño Delgado President of the Panamanian Episcopal Conference and Bishop of Santiago Veraguas Province Msgr Roman Arrieta Villalobos Bishop of San José and President of the Costa Rican Episcopal Conference Msgr Salvador Schlaffer Bishop of Bluefields and President of the Nicaraguan Episcopal Conference Msgr Hector Santos Hernández Archbishop of Tegucigalpa and President of the Honduran Episcopal Conference Additionally the communique is signed by Msgr Juan Jesús Posadas Ocampo Archbishop of Guadalajara and Vice President of the Mexican Episcopal Conference Msgr Rodolfo Quezada Toruño Bishop of Zacapa and President of the Guatemalan Episcopal Conference and Msgr Oscar Andrés Rodríguez Auxiliary Bishop of Tegucigalpa and CELAM Secretary General","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0784","doctext":"we condemn guatemalan interference in el salvador the guatemalan national revolutionary unity urng general command expresses its profound solidarity and admiration for the salvadoran people and their vanguard forces the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front who with great heroism and determination are writing one of the most glorious pages in salvadoran history with deep indignation we have seen how the members of la tandona members of the 1966 graduating class of the captain gerardo barrios military academy and the arena nationalist republican alliance government headed by president cristiani have decided to conduct and maintain massive bombings against the defenseless civilian population thus sowing death slaughtering and destroying in view of their inability to defeat dislodge or contain the heroic fmln fighters cristianis government and the salvadoran army have lost control over their actions because of their desperation over the fmlns victorious advance the fmln forces have not only maintained their positions but have also increased them in san salvador and throughout the remaining salvadoran territory acting out of revenge cristianis government and the salvadoran army began a series of criminal actions aimed at all those who have identified themselves with the fair causes of the salvadoran majority as a result early on the morning of 16 november six jesuit priests and two humble women who worked with them were brutally murdered we share the enormous pain of the salvadoran people and that of the jesuit communities we add our protest to the voices of all those who have protested against such a vile murder the urng general command vigorously condemns those actions and calls on the guatemalan people and on all political social democratic and religious organizations to express themselves against those barbaric and genocidal actions which can only be compared to the actions carried out by the united states in vietnam and the nazis during world war ii in our statement issued on 13 november we reported the interventionist plans of the guatemalan army against our fraternal nation el salvador according to reports released by press agencies on 15 november 126 guatemalan army men belonging to special troops called saibiles who characterized themselves for their pathologic savagery were deployed sentence as heard president cerezo the chief of the guatemalan general staff and the guatemalan army official spokesman have already publicly expressed their solidarity and support for cristiani we vigorously condemn the interference of the guatemalan army against the glorious salvadoran people we call on all guatemalan groups to protest that interference we will make the guatemalan government and army pay a very high price for this aggression against the fraternal salvadoran people we warn the world that a genocide larger than the one which has already occurred is being conducted in el salvador now we are sure the salvadoran people will defeat all their enemies that they will be the winners of this historic struggle and that they will achieve their goals the blood that has been shed will turn into new life the salvadoran people will undoubtedly achieve their goals of freedom democracy and peace guatemala 17 november 1989 urng general command signed commander rolando moran commander gaspar ilom commander pablo monsanto carlos gonzalez pgt guatemalan labor party secretary general","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0784","doctext":"We denounce Guatemalan interference in El Salvador The Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity URNG General Command extends its deep solidarity and admiration to the Salvadoran people and their vanguard forces the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front who are heroically creating one of the most glorious chapters in Salvadoran history With great outrage we have witnessed members of La Tandona graduates of the 1966 class of the Captain Gerardo Barrios Military Academy and the ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance government led by President Cristiani engage in extensive bombings against defenseless civilians spreading death and destruction due to their inability to defeat or contain the valiant FMLN fighters Cristianis government and the Salvadoran army have lost control over their actions out of desperation over the FMLNs victorious progress The FMLN forces have not only held their ground but have also expanded their control in San Salvador and other regions of the country In retaliation Cristianis government and the Salvadoran army embarked on a series of criminal actions against those who support the just causes of the Salvadoran majority Consequently on the morning of November 16 six Jesuit priests and two women who worked with them were brutally murdered We share the immense sorrow of the Salvadoran people and the Jesuit communities We join the chorus of protests against this heinous crime The URNG General Command strongly condemns these actions and urges the Guatemalan people and all political social democratic and religious organizations to denounce such barbaric and genocidal acts which can only be likened to those committed by the United States in Vietnam and the Nazis during World War II In our statement on November 13 we highlighted the interventionist plans of the Guatemalan army against our fraternal nation El Salvador According to press reports on November 15 126 Guatemalan soldiers from special units known for their extreme savagery were deployed President Cerezo the Chief of the Guatemalan General Staff and the Guatemalan armys official spokesman have publicly expressed their support for Cristiani We vehemently condemn the Guatemalan armys interference against the valiant Salvadoran people and call on all Guatemalan groups to protest this interference We vow to make the Guatemalan government and army pay a steep price for this aggression against the fraternal Salvadoran people We alert the world to the genocide happening in El Salvador which is even greater than before We are confident that the Salvadoran people will overcome their adversaries emerge victorious in this historic struggle and achieve their objectives The bloodshed will give rise to new life The Salvadoran people will undoubtedly attain their aspirations for freedom democracy and peace Guatemala November 17 1989 URNG General Command Signed Commander Rolando Moran Commander Gaspar Ilom Commander Pablo Monsanto Carlos Gonzalez PGT Guatemalan Labor Party SecretaryGeneral","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0785","doctext":"the spanish diplomatic delegation that will attend the funerals of the jesuits who were killed in san salvador on 16 november left for el salvador at 0305 local time 0205 gmt aboard a boeing 707 of the spanish air force inocencio arias under secretary of foreign affairs and yago pico de coana general director for latin american affairs are the spanish government representatives who will attend the funerals of the jesuits who were killed on 16 november five of whom were of spanish origin three members of the special operations groups geos are traveling on the same plane to guarantee the safety of the spanish embassy in san salvador and in case it is necessary the same plane will evacuate spanish citizens wishing to leave el salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0785","doctext":"The Spanish diplomatic team heading to the funerals of the Jesuits murdered in San Salvador on November 16 departed for El Salvador at 0305 local time 0205 GMT on a Boeing 707 of the Spanish Air Force Representing the Spanish government Inocencio Arias Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Yago Pico de Coana General Director for Latin American Affairs will attend the funerals where five of the victims were of Spanish descent To ensure the safety of the Spanish embassy in San Salvador three members of the Special Operations Groups GEOs are on the same flight If needed the same aircraft will be used to evacuate Spanish citizens wishing to leave El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0786","doctext":"salvadoran people we have powerful reasons for ensuring that justice will be served in this regrettable incident in which father ellacuria other priests and civilians were killed we want to tell those who are trying to draw premature conclusions to abstain from doing so we urge you to heed the community of jesus and the archbishopric of san salvadors calls that this case not be politicized or used to generate further violence in the country we believe that an investigation must be conducted we are committed to conducting an indepth investigation to punish the perpetrators of this savage action regardless of who is involved the armed forces high command and the government of the republic will request help to ensure that the salvadoran crime investigation commission will be advised by experts in order to get to the root of this regrettable incident as soon as possible we will ask the united states great britain and spain to help us i mention spain because some of those who were assassinated are citizens of that country salvadoran people we believe that the time has come to conduct an investigation and ensure that justice is served in reprehensible actions like this one instead of politicizing them and generating further violence the government of the republic and the armed forces will never allow a return to the past a return to those dramatic and regrettable times in the country when groups wanted to futher their cause through violent acts such as this one we will not allow this to happen and will pursue such groups to ensure that they feel the full force of the law","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0786","doctext":"Salvadoran citizens We have strong reasons to ensure justice is served in this tragic incident involving the deaths of Father Ellacuria other priests and civilians We urge those who are jumping to conclusions to refrain from doing so and to listen to the calls from the Jesuits and the Archdiocese of San Salvador to avoid politicizing this case or inciting further violence It is essential that a thorough investigation is conducted we are dedicated to carrying out a comprehensive inquiry to hold the perpetrators of this brutal attack accountable regardless of their identity The high command of the armed forces and the government of the republic will seek assistance to ensure that the Salvadoran Crime Investigation Commission is guided by experts to uncover the truth behind this unfortunate event as swiftly as possible We will request help from the United States Great Britain and Spain as some of the victims were Spanish citizens Salvadoran people We believe the moment has arrived to investigate and ensure justice in such deplorable acts rather than politicize them and provoke further violence The government and the armed forces are determined to prevent a return to the dark and tragic times when groups sought to advance their agendas through violent means like this attack We will not tolerate this and will pursue such groups to ensure they face the full extent of the law","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0787","doctext":"on the 7th day of the offensive the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln has taken a strategic turn in the war as we begin to struggle for power in a new and definite scenario of operations in the cities with the insurrectional participation of the people seeking to achieve peace and democracy the fighting waged in san salvador san miguel usulutan zacatecoluca santa ana and other parts in the country have been possible thanks to the leading role played by the people who have supported and joined the struggle the 7 days of our offensive have exposed the military fascist dictatorship to the eyes of the world the dictatorship has removed its civilian mask and it has shown its barbaric nature as it bombed cities and murdered jesuit priests who were members of a national conscience that is seeking social changes and peace in el salvador these crimes committed by cristiani and colonel ponce chairman of the armed forces joint chiefs of staff definitely isolate them from the rest of the world which condemns them and recalls the last days of somoza in the meantime the us congress discusses cutting military aid to the regime the 7 days of our offensive have led to irreversible achievements the regime has been defeated in the political field and fataly wounded in the military field in 7 days of combat in the capital city the high command lost its last defensive line our forces are hitting hard at their tired heart victory is a fact that no one can alter in the offensive we killed or wounded an estimated 827 troops and officers we seized 127 long weapons 21 machineguns and support weapons as well as about 80000 rounds of ammunition of various calibers we have confirmed reports that we have damaged 11 aircraft and destroyed 27 armored personnel carriers the humiliating defeat of the high command is evident in a depressed col ponce who no longer speaks of the guerrillas in pockets along the border instead he speaks in front of a map of the capital city pointing out the presence and advance of the fmln various political and social groups of el salvador have initiated efforts on the international level to achieve a consensus in order to form a new government that will put an end to the war and bring about the democratization of the country the fmln looks favorably on these efforts and it has already actively joined these national sectors who are opposed to the genocide being carried out by the high command in a suicidal attempt to preserve the war that it has turned into a business deal the general command recognizes the heroism of our fighters and calls on them to continue advancing along with our rebels in the final chapter of this history signed the fmln general command 17 november 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0787","doctext":"On the seventh day of the offensive the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN has shifted its strategy in the war now fighting for power in a new decisive urban scenario with active civilian involvement striving for peace and democracy The battles in San Salvador San Miguel Usulutan Zacatecoluca Santa Ana and other regions have been possible due to the significant role played by the people who have supported and joined the fight Over these seven days our offensive has exposed the military fascist dictatorship to the world The regime has shed its civilian facade revealing its brutal nature as it bombed cities and murdered Jesuit priests who were voices of national conscience advocating for social change and peace in El Salvador These atrocities committed by Cristiani and Colonel Ponce Chairman of the Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff have isolated them globally drawing parallels to the final days of Somoza Meanwhile the US Congress debates cutting military aid to the regime Our offensive has led to irreversible victories The regime has been politically defeated and critically wounded militarily In seven days of combat in the capital the high command lost its final defensive line Our forces are striking at the core of their exhausted heart Victory is undeniable During the offensive we killed or wounded approximately 827 troops and officers seized 127 long weapons 21 machine guns and support weapons and around 80000 rounds of various ammunition We have confirmed reports of damaging 11 aircraft and destroying 27 armored personnel carriers The high commands humiliating defeat is reflected in a demoralized Colonel Ponce who no longer talks about guerrillas at the borders but instead points to the FMLNs presence and progress on a map of the capital Various political and social groups in El Salvador are working internationally to form a new government to end the war and democratize the country The FMLN supports these efforts and has actively joined national sectors opposing the genocide by the high command in a desperate attempt to sustain a war that has become a business venture The general command acknowledges the heroism of our fighters and urges them to continue advancing with our rebels in the final chapter of this history Signed The FMLN General Command 17 November 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0788","doctext":"prd democratic revolutionary party communique twenty years after the latin american church met in medellin and decided to work for the needy death squads in el salvador have murdered ignacio ellacuria a priest teacher and a social fighter along with seven other priests and faithful a war that began with the martyrdom of archbishop oscar arnulfo romero is now taking the lives of hundreds of victims who are killed in indiscriminate bombings and attacks on the population the crime committed today was sponsored by the same ones who are now planning general manuel antonio noriegas murder there is only a difference of time and place instead of bombing densely populated neighborhoods these people are resorting to attacks on certain figures and leaders because of the enormous size of the latin american crisis it is evident that the church cannot escape the demand that modern times impose on all groups of deciding whether to be on the side of patriotic and libertarian causes or to become accomplices of local and foreign oppressors like msgr romero father ellacuria and his companions in martyrdom represent the church that is born from the homeland and that struggles along with the people panamanian general omar torrijos also decided to work along with the people from inside the armed forces these martyrs deserve the same solidarity they gave to the latin american cause of national liberation because they challenged the oligarchy imperialism and even the reactionary groups of their own church now when all the weight of the latin american crisis and foreign aggression falls upon the salvadoran and panamanian peoples now that the salvadoran people are massively repressed and now that the government in washington orders the cia to attack gen noriega those who struggle in el salvador and those who patriotically resist are in fact doing so for all of latin america thus ignacio ellacurias and his partners sacrifice as well as the previous sacrifice of msgr romero and that of gen noriega will bear fruits of liberation justice and sovereignty these fruits will be plentiful and more delicious if all those who have been next to and learned from these people continue struggling with their example in mind the sacrifice they have made for all of us deserves praise and solidarity we offer them that praise and solidarity by reaffirming our commitment to work and struggle for the definitive liberation of our own people signed carlos duque president national executive committee democratic revolutionary party panama 16 november 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0788","doctext":"PRD Democratic Revolutionary Party Communique Two decades after the Latin American Church convened in Medellin to commit to aiding the needy death squads in El Salvador have assassinated Ignacio Ellacuria a priest educator and social activist along with seven other clergy members and followers The conflict which began with the martyrdom of Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero is now claiming hundreds of lives through indiscriminate bombings and attacks on civilians Todays atrocity was orchestrated by the same forces plotting the assassination of General Manuel Antonio Noriega The only difference lies in the timing and location Instead of bombing densely populated areas these perpetrators are now targeting specific leaders and figures Given the immense scale of the Latin American crisis the Church cannot avoid the modern demand placed on all groups to choose between supporting patriotic and libertarian causes or becoming accomplices of local and foreign oppressors Like Msgr Romero Father Ellacuria and his fellow martyrs symbolize a Church emerging from the homeland fighting alongside the populace Panamanian General Omar Torrijos also chose to ally with the people from within the military These martyrs merit the same solidarity they offered to the Latin American liberation cause as they defied the oligarchy imperialism and even reactionary factions within their own Church Now with the full weight of the Latin American crisis and foreign aggression bearing down on the Salvadoran and Panamanian peoples with the Salvadoran populace facing massive repression and with the Washington government directing the CIA to target General Noriega those who resist in El Salvador and those who patriotically stand firm are doing so on behalf of all Latin America Therefore the sacrifices of Ignacio Ellacuria and his companions as well as the earlier sacrifices of Msgr Romero and General Noriega will yield liberation justice and sovereignty These gains will be abundant and more fulfilling if all who were alongside and learned from these individuals continue their struggle inspired by their example The sacrifices made for us all deserve recognition and solidarity We express this recognition and solidarity by reaffirming our commitment to work and struggle for the ultimate liberation of our people Signed Carlos Duque President National Executive Committee Democratic Revolutionary Party Panama 16 November 1989","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0789","doctext":"and so today we received a resolution from the guatemalan congress where the guatemalan christian democracy ucn union of the national center and the mln national liberation movement in sum all the political forces joined in condemning violence and the fmln and supporting our countrys democratic institutionality which is what the people want salvadoran brothers this support must serve to motivate us to create a united front reject the fmlns terrorist violence and seek the peace our country wants and needs salvadoran people we are sure this will be over soon in times like these the salvadoran people have always reacted in a positive manner solidarity exists among all salvadorans to seek and help the neediest the salvadoran government is ready to do everything within its power to achieve total normalization as soon as possible in addition it is just to recognize the military chiefs and officers and especially the soldiers who have been defending the salvadoran people for many days trying to oust the fmln hordes from san salvador and other cities where they sought to sow terror we believe that those military chiefs and officers must feel the support from all the people and primarily our recognition of their bravery and total dedication to their fatherland and people who are now seeking peace and calm as for us military chiefs officers soldiers our highest recognition and gratitude history will reward you and say the glorious armed forces and their units found the road for eradicating violence in the country salvadoran people through the national radio network and different local news media you have learned what is happening we will be giving you the information you need we also want to ask you today just as you saw almost total normalcy buses on the streets people going to work to continue doing your part so that tranquillity will prevail as soon as possible to all thank you may god bless you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0789","doctext":"Today we received a resolution from the Guatemalan Congress where the Guatemalan Christian Democracy UCN Union of the National Center and the MLN National Liberation Movement along with all political forces have united to denounce violence and the FMLN while supporting our countrys democratic institutions which is what the public desires Salvadoran brothers this support should inspire us to form a united front reject the FMLNs terrorist activities and strive for the peace our nation desperately needs We are confident that this situation will soon come to an end During times like these the Salvadoran people have always responded positively There is solidarity among all Salvadorans to assist those in need The Salvadoran government is committed to doing everything within its power to achieve full normalization as swiftly as possible Additionally it is important to acknowledge the military leaders officers and especially the soldiers who have been protecting the Salvadoran people for many days attempting to expel the FMLN forces from San Salvador and other cities where they have tried to instill fear We believe these military leaders and officers should feel the support of all the people and above all our recognition of their courage and complete dedication to their country and citizens who are now seeking peace and tranquility To our military leaders officers and soldiers we offer our highest recognition and gratitude History will honor you and proclaim that the glorious armed forces and their units found the path to eliminating violence in the nation Salvadoran people through the national radio network and various local news outlets you have been informed about the current situation We will continue to provide you with the necessary information Today we also ask you just as you observed neartotal normalcy with buses on the streets and people going to work to keep doing your part so that peace can be restored as soon as possible Thank you all and may God bless you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0790","doctext":"captain velasquez from the 6th infantry brigade command at usulutan reports to the residents of the santa clara san rafael altamira guevara florida and peralta neighborhoods who have been displaced from their homes by the terrorist criminals that they may return to their homes on 18 november because the terrorist criminals have been dislodged from their positions the brigade command also reports that the situation in usulutan is 80percent normal at the same time we wish to recognize the efforts made by the atonal oromontique jucuaran and lenca battalions as well as the security corps who have done an excellent job in these past 5 days of combat","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0790","doctext":"Captain Velasquez of the 6th Infantry Brigade Command in Usulutan informs residents of the Santa Clara San Rafael Altamira Guevara Florida and Peralta neighborhoodsdisplaced by terrorist criminalsthat they can return to their homes on November 18 as the terrorists have been removed The brigade also states that the situation in Usulutan is now 80percent normal Additionally they commend the Atonal Oromontique Jucuaran and Lenca battalions along with the security corps for their excellent performance in the past five days of combat","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0791","doctext":"have controlled the terrorist actions of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front on 17 november the armed forces made great advances and we can now say that the area of zacamil has been totally recovered the civilian residents of that sector have suffered very much likewise the armed forces control other areas in mejicanos municipality there are only some small pockets in ciudad delgado and some sectors of soyapango municipality where there are still some clashes salvadoran people it is regrettable that the fmln insists on continuing with these destructive actions that make innocent people who only want to be with their families and live in peace go through some truly dramatic moments however we must have full confidence that the armed forces are going to definitely control all of these fmln terrorists that is the scope of the armed forces advance salvadoran people we trust that each day we will continue advancing until we have full control in the least amount of time possible always respecting the lives of those civilians in danger in a cowardly manner the fmln hides behind these innocent civilians and uses them as shields we also want to tell you salvadoran people and particularly those who have been forced in any manner to abandon their homes that through the emergency commission the government is offering basic services as best it can to the people who have been temporarily displaced from their homes we believe that with the help of all the friendly countries who are already beginning to help and send aid changes thought for example the united states of america we have also been told that tomorrow the king of spain is sending a plane loaded with medication another plane is bringing 55000 tons of medications from the order of malta the salvadoranamerican foundation is sending a very generous donation of 200 field tents to be used to provide protection for many families from the inclemency of the weather there is also the rotary club and there is even a community in the united states called cooperation california that is sending 3000 tons of corn salvadoran people as you have observed aid is on its way we want to tell those who are in such situations in one way or another to remain calm to listen to the information and instructions that are continuously being given over the national radio network and to cooperate and help so that the distribution of food and medications can be done in the best orderly manner we feel that what the country had in storage and what these generous countries and organizations are donating will be sufficient to attend to the people who are being momentarily affected the government of the republic is also making efforts to have a reconstruction fund we know that many homes have been damaged the terrorists have opened huge holes in order to move in between these houses this cowardly attack by the fmln has brought about much destruction once the situation has been normalized we want to be able to give you financial assistance so that you can rebuild your homes and return to normalcy as soon as possible continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0791","doctext":"The armed forces have successfully managed to control the terrorist activities of the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front Significant progress was made on November 17 with the complete recovery of the Zacamil area The civilian population in this sector has endured considerable suffering Similarly the armed forces have secured other regions within Mejicanos municipality Only minor conflicts persist in Ciudad Delgado and certain parts of Soyapango municipality It is unfortunate that the FMLN continues its destructive actions causing severe distress to innocent civilians who desire only peace and family life Nonetheless we must trust that the armed forces will ultimately suppress all FMLN terrorists Salvadoran people the armed forces progress is evident and we are confident that we will continue to advance daily aiming for total control as swiftly as possible while safeguarding civilian lives The FMLN cowardly uses innocent civilians as shields We also inform you especially those who have been forced to leave their homes that the government through the Emergency Commission is providing basic services to temporarily displaced individuals With the aid of friendly nations assistance is on the way For instance the United States of America has already begun sending support Tomorrow the King of Spain will send a plane filled with medication Another aircraft is transporting 55000 tons of medications from the Order of Malta The SalvadoranAmerican Foundation is generously donating 200 field tents to shelter many families from harsh weather Additionally the Rotary Club and a community in the United States called Cooperation California are sending 3000 tons of corn Salvadoran people help is en route We encourage those in these circumstances to remain calm heed the continuous information and instructions broadcasted on the national radio network and assist in ensuring the orderly distribution of food and medications We believe that the nations reserves combined with the donations from these generous countries and organizations will suffice to support those temporarily affected The government is also working on establishing a reconstruction fund recognizing that many homes have sustained damage The terrorists have created large breaches to move between houses causing significant destruction Once the situation stabilizes we aim to provide financial aid to help you rebuild your homes and return to normalcy promptly","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0792","doctext":"and so today we received a resolution from the guatemalan congress where the guatemalan christian democracy ucn union of the national center and the mln national liberation movement in sum all the political forces joined in condemning violence and the fmln and supporting our countrys democratic institutionality which is what the people want salvadoran brothers this support must serve to motivate us to create a united front reject the fmlns terrorist violence and seek the peace our country wants and needs salvadoran people we are sure this will be over soon in times like these the salvadoran people have always reacted in a positive manner solidarity exists among all salvadorans to seek and help the neediest the salvadoran government is ready to do everything within its power to achieve total normalization as soon as possible in addition it is just to recognize the military chiefs and officers and especially the soldiers who have been defending the salvadoran people for many days trying to oust the fmln hordes from san salvador and other cities where they sought to sow terror we believe that those military chiefs and officers must feel the support from all the people and primarily our recognition of their bravery and total dedication to their fatherland and people who are now seeking peace and calm as for us military chiefs officers soldiers our highest recognition and gratitude history will reward you and say the glorious armed forces and their units found the road for eradicating violence in the country salvadoran people through the national radio network and different local news media you have learned what is happening we will be giving you the information you need we also want to ask you today just as you saw almost total normalcy buses on the streets people going to work to continue doing your part so that tranquillity will prevail as soon as possible to all thank you may god bless you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0792","doctext":"Today we received a resolution from the Guatemalan Congress where the Guatemalan Christian Democracy UCN Union of the National Center and the MLN National Liberation Movement along with all political forces united in condemning violence and the FMLN and supporting our nations democratic institutions which reflect the peoples will Salvadoran brothers this support should inspire us to form a united front reject the FMLNs terrorist acts and strive for the peace our country desires and needs We are confident this will end soon In challenging times like these the Salvadoran people have always responded positively There is solidarity among all Salvadorans to assist those in need The Salvadoran government is prepared to do everything within its capacity to achieve complete normalcy as soon as possible Additionally it is fair to acknowledge the military leaders and officers especially the soldiers who have been defending the Salvadoran people for many days working to expel the FMLN forces from San Salvador and other cities where they tried to instill fear We believe that these military leaders and officers should feel the support of the entire populace and above all our recognition of their courage and total dedication to their homeland and people who are now seeking peace and tranquility To the military leaders officers and soldiers we extend our highest recognition and gratitude History will honor you and proclaim that the glorious armed forces and their units found the path to eliminating violence in the country Salvadoran people through the national radio network and various local news outlets you have been informed about the ongoing events We will continue to provide you with the necessary information We also ask you today as you witnessed neartotal normalcybuses on the streets people going to workto keep doing your part so tranquility can return as soon as possible To everyone thank you May God bless you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0793","doctext":"fernando castro delegate of the guerrilla organization farabundo marti national liberation front fmln in havana city made here today an urgent call to the international community to put an end to the genocide and to the escalation of repression by the salvadoran regime the fmln delegate urged international public opinion institutions governments and peoples to take positions to put an end to the barbaric actions of the alfredo cristiani administration he charged that us pilots took part in indiscriminate bombings and machinegunning perpetrated against the civilian population he also denounced the intervention of the guatemalan elite troops known as kaibiles who were trained by israeli officers and of honduran troops in a statement afroasianlatin american peoples solidarity organization warned the international community about us military assistance to cristianis government and the movement of us troops in central america","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0793","doctext":"Fernando Castro a representative of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN in Havana urgently appealed to the global community today to halt the genocide and increasing repression by the Salvadoran government Castro called on international public opinion organizations governments and citizens to oppose the brutal actions of Alfredo Cristianis administration He accused US pilots of participating in indiscriminate bombings and machinegun attacks against civilians Additionally he condemned the involvement of Guatemalan elite troops the Kaibiles trained by Israeli officers and Honduran forces The AfroAsianLatin American Peoples Solidarity Organization also issued a statement warning the world about US military aid to Cristianis government and the movement of US troops in Central America","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0794","doctext":"a spanish diplomatic delegation led by inocencio arias under secretary of foreign affairs arrived today in el salvador to meet with the government and to attempt to evacuate the spaniards threatened by the violence in the country we have come to state the spanish governments interest that the jesuits crime be solved arias stated at comalapa airport where he arrived today at 1415 gmt six jesuits five of them of spanish background were assassinated on 16 november by men wearing military uniforms the high ranking spanish foreign ministry official also announced his intention of evacuating those spaniards who wish to leave approximately 20 according to a report from the spanish embassy in san salvador the salvadoran capital and other cities in the country have been the sites of fierce clashes and bombings since the guerrilla groups military offensive began a week ago the army has practically controlled the situation in the capital in recent hours but clashes continue in the outskirts","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0794","doctext":"A Spanish diplomatic team headed by Inocencio Arias the Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs arrived today in El Salvador to confer with the government and work on evacuating Spaniards endangered by the ongoing violence We are here to express the Spanish governments interest in resolving the Jesuits murder Arias declared at Comalapa Airport where he landed at 1415 GMT Six Jesuits five of Spanish origin were murdered on 16 November by men wearing military uniforms The senior Spanish foreign ministry official also mentioned plans to evacuate those Spaniards who wish to leave about 20 as per a report from the Spanish embassy in San Salvador The Salvadoran capital and other cities have witnessed intense clashes and bombings since the guerrilla groups launched their military offensive a week ago Although the army has recently gained control over the capital skirmishes persist in the outskirts","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0795","doctext":"in a note released by the foreign ministry the brazilian government states its indignation over the news about the murder of six jesuit priests in el salvador the brazilian governments message appeals to the parties involved in the salvadoran conflict to promptly resume negotiations following the oas suggestions regarding the search for peace","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0795","doctext":"In a statement issued by the foreign ministry the Brazilian government expressed its outrage over the killing of six Jesuit priests in El Salvador The Brazilian government urged the parties involved in the Salvadoran conflict to quickly restart negotiations in line with the OAS recommendations to pursue peace","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0796","doctext":"government against our embassy worsened this campaign was initiated at the highest levels of the salvadoran government on various occasions over the past 8 days television press and radio have systematically broadcast statements by el salvadors top military and political authorities president cristiani vice president merino and the head of arena nationalist republican alliance etc blaming nicaragua for what is happening in el salvador this campaign has been systematic and it has encouraged terrorist groups to threaten the lives and safety of nicaraguas diplomatic representatives over the past few days i have received many death threats from extremist sectors and i repeat this led the nicaraguan government to the decision to evacuate us this does not mean that diplomatic relations between the two countries are broken it is a precautionary measure to ensure the entire missions physical safety we requested diplomatic protection from the mexican government and received a positive response we went today from the residence of the mexican ambassador in el salvador to the airport and from there to managua if you have any questions i will be glad to answer them reporter a question from radio sandino first of all since you got a first hand view what is the current situation in el salvador second is this a provisional measure or will it be extended how long will this measure last lacayo i cannot say how long it will last that is up to the government and it will depend on the internal situation in the country regarding your first question the situation is difficult on a military level the war continues there is a good deal of misinformation by the salvadoran government and many international news agencies the truth is that the battle continues there has been considerable physical destruction in many towns and neighborhoods on the outskirts of san salvador you know which towns are included zacamil ciudad delgado soyapango etc this is the result of the indiscriminate bombings by the salvadoran air force reporter there is a report that somozist guards are fighting with the salvadoran army is there anything to this lacayo there are rumors to that effect some insurgent radio stations have reported it and they have also mentioned troops from other central american governments reporter question indistinct lacayo yes but not with the persistence that prevails now reporter question indistinct lacayo of course many telephone calls surveillace by suspicious individuals and vehicles at the residence throughout the day and especially direct threats by telephone reporter question indistinct lacayo i would imagine they are salvadoran rightwing extremists better known as death squads they began to selectively shoot people there is the case of mrs norma girola de herrera president of the womens institute a very progressive institution mrs herera was very well known and she was murdered under circumstances very similar to those of the assasination of the jesuits on the same day reporter question indistinct lacayo i do not have any more information because of the citys militarization a state of siege has been implemented the circulation of vehicles is minimal communication is sparse telephones are tapped reporter question indistinct lacayo yes that has been proven reporter question indistinct lacayo they are waging a war which consists at times of maintaining positions at other times of mobilizing on several occasions controlled areas ceased to be controlled but the war continues reporter question indistinct lacayo no i do not know the government did that directly through the foreign ministry reporter question indistinct lacayo no because we did not know however the truth is that we never had protection we never had police protection at the residence although it was requested through the foreign ministry the embassy had two policemen but during this period they left and the embassy is without police protection reporter question indistinct lacayo that has been said about guatemala and honduras reporter question indistinct lacayo as a report and in the press reporter question indistinct continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0796","doctext":"The worsening situation against our embassy has been fueled by the Salvadoran government initiated at its highest levels Over the past eight days the media including television press and radio have broadcast statements from El Salvadors senior military and political officials such as President Cristiani Vice President Merino and the ARENA leader blaming Nicaragua for the unrest in El Salvador This systematic campaign has incited terrorist groups to threaten the lives of Nicaraguas diplomatic representatives Recently I have received numerous death threats from extremist sectors prompting the Nicaraguan government to decide on our evacuation This step is a precautionary measure for our safety not a severance of diplomatic relations We sought and received diplomatic protection from the Mexican government and today we moved from the Mexican ambassadors residence in El Salvador to the airport and then to Managua I am available for any questions Reporter Radio Sandinos question What is the current situation in El Salvador and is this a temporary measure Lacayo The duration of this measure depends on the governments assessment of the internal situation Currently the military conflict persists with significant misinformation from the Salvadoran government and international news agencies The ongoing battle has caused extensive damage in many towns and neighborhoods around San Salvador such as Zacamil Ciudad Delgado and Soyapango primarily due to indiscriminate bombings by the Salvadoran air force Reporter Are Somozist guards fighting with the Salvadoran army Lacayo There are rumors reported by some insurgent radio stations which also mention troops from other Central American governments Reporter indistinct question Lacayo Yes but not with the current persistence Reporter indistinct question Lacayo Absolutely Weve experienced many suspicious telephone calls surveillance by individuals and vehicles and direct threats by phone Reporter indistinct question Lacayo I believe these are Salvadoran rightwing extremists known as death squads who have begun selective killings A notable case is Mrs Norma Girola de Herrera president of the Womens Institute a progressive organization She was wellknown and was murdered under circumstances similar to the assassination of the Jesuits on the same day Reporter indistinct question Lacayo I lack further information due to the citys militarization state of siege restricted vehicle movement limited communication and tapped telephones Reporter indistinct question Lacayo Yes that has been confirmed Reporter indistinct question Lacayo The war involves maintaining positions and mobilizing Controlled areas sometimes lose control but the conflict persists Reporter indistinct question Lacayo I am unaware of the governments direct actions through the foreign ministry Reporter indistinct question Lacayo We did not know and we never had protection Despite requests through the foreign ministry we lacked police protection at the residence The embassy had two policemen but they left during this period leaving the embassy unprotected Reporter indistinct question Lacayo This has been reported regarding Guatemala and Honduras Reporter indistinct question Lacayo As reported and covered in the press Reporter indistinct question continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0797","doctext":"colonel rene emilio ponce chairman of the joint chiefs of staff has reported that during clashes throughout the country between the courageous and brave soldiers of the armed forces and the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist criminals the army has killed or wounded more than 1000 rebels col ponce said that based on recent figures 655 marxist leninist guerrillas have been killed and 491 have been wounded according to col ponce the army has confiscated 324 rifles of various calibers including more than 100 ak47s 26 mortars 75 rocket and grenade launchers 8 machineguns and 40 other types of weapons as well as a large amount of ammunition and material to fabricate bombs he also said that army troops had dismantled four guerrilla arsenals in the northern sector of mejicanos col ponce thanked citizens for their moral support to the various armed forces units by supplying important information concerning the rebels","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0797","doctext":"Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce head of the joint chiefs of staff announced that more than 1000 rebels have been killed or injured during nationwide confrontations between the valiant armed forces and the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorists According to Colonel Ponce recent data shows that 655 MarxistLeninist guerrillas have been killed and 491 wounded The army has also seized 324 rifles of different calibers including over 100 AK47s 26 mortars 75 rocket and grenade launchers 8 machine guns and 40 other types of weapons along with a significant amount of ammunition and bombmaking materials He added that army units have dismantled four guerrilla arsenals in the northern Mejicanos area Colonel Ponce expressed gratitude to the citizens for their moral support and for providing critical information about the rebels","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0798","doctext":"attention attention we have a last minute report the report is coming from the capital city heavy clashes are continuing this morning in various parts of northern san salvador clashes are continuing in the northeastern neighborhoods of san salvador and heavy fighting is taking place in ciudad delgado the enemy troops are supported by armored vehicles helicopters and a word indistinct small plane but our comrades are maintaining their positions in ciudad delgado this is a last minute report heavy fighting is currently taking place in the san salvador northeastern neighborhoods the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln is determined to win ciudad delgado continues fighting there are also heavy clashes in mejicanos attention heavy clashes are not just taking place in san salvador clashes also continue in san miguel city the fmln positions in san miguel continue to be strong we continue to advance in san miguel city the report coming from san miguel states that clashes continue at this time ciudad delgado and san miguel are both centers of popular fighting radio venceremos is receiving last minute reports today saturday 18 november we are receiving a report saying that at 0500 our fighters began a counterattack on positions of the armed forces engineers military detachment demifa the demifa position was attacked and the clashes have spread to words indistinct and the demifa headquarters passage indistinct in addition a steel factory in zacatecoluca was sabotaged after dislodging the word indistinct demifa troops we repeat the fmln began a counterattack on the demifa headquarters in zacatecoluca at 0500 today the clashes in zacatecoluca city la paz department have spread north west and east of the demifa headquarters at 0500 the fmln forces began to move in the demifa headquarters attacking it with rifle and artillery fire and machineguns in zacatecoluca la paz department our forces took control of the entire steel factory after dislodging the enemy troops our forces set the factory on fire the factory is owned by one of the oligarchic families that finance the death squads the reports we have just read to you which came from san salvador zacatecoluca and san miguel three very important salvadoran cities indicate that fighting has increased today at this time the air force is bombing fmln positions in ciudad delgado northeastern san salvador the air force is now conducting an indiscriminate attack in densely populated areas","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0798","doctext":"Attention attention We have a breaking report from the capital city Intense clashes are ongoing this morning in several areas of northern San Salvador Fighting is persistent in the northeastern neighborhoods of San Salvador with severe confrontations in Ciudad Delgado Enemy troops supported by armored vehicles helicopters and a small plane are engaged but our comrades are holding their positions in Ciudad Delgado This is a lastminute update Intense fighting is currently happening in the northeastern neighborhoods of San Salvador The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN is determined to emerge victorious Ciudad Delgado remains a battleground There are also heavy clashes in Mejicanos Attention Heavy clashes are not limited to San Salvador Fighting continues in San Miguel city as well The FMLN holds strong positions in San Miguel and continues to advance Reports from San Miguel indicate ongoing clashes Ciudad Delgado and San Miguel are both focal points of popular resistance Radio Venceremos is receiving lastminute updates Today Saturday November 18 we received a report stating that at 0500 our fighters launched a counterattack on the positions of the armed forces engineers military detachment DEMIFA The DEMIFA position was assaulted and the clashes have extended to other areas and the DEMIFA headquarters Additionally a steel factory in Zacatecoluca was sabotaged after our forces expelled the DEMIFA troops We repeat The FMLN initiated a counterattack on the DEMIFA headquarters in Zacatecoluca at 0500 today The clashes in Zacatecoluca city La Paz department have spread to the north west and east of the DEMIFA headquarters At 0500 FMLN forces began advancing on the DEMIFA headquarters attacking with rifles artillery fire and machine guns In Zacatecoluca La Paz department our forces seized control of the entire steel factory After dislodging enemy troops our forces set the factory on fire The factory belongs to one of the oligarchic families that finance the death squads The reports we have just read which came from San Salvador Zacatecoluca and San Miguelthree very important Salvadoran citiesindicate that fighting has escalated today At this moment the air force is bombing FMLN positions in Ciudad Delgado northeastern San Salvador The air force is now conducting indiscriminate attacks in densely populated areas","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0799","doctext":"after meeting with his spanish counterpart inocencio arias salvadoran deputy foreign minister ricardo valdivieso said that the salvadoran government today promised to investigate in detail the murder of six jesuit priests who were murdered on 16 november valdivieso said that the salvadoran government promised spain and the international community to conduct an indepth investigation of the murder of the jesuits spanish under foreign secretary arias arrived in el salvador today to ask the salvadoran government to identify the murderers of the jesuits five spanish citizens and one salvadoran citizen arias who will meet with president cristiani this afternoon is accompanied by yago pico de coana general director of the foreign ministry office for latin america and by ambassador francisco cadiz upon his arrival arias asserted that he will ask president cristianis government to investigate the death of the jesuits and that he will try to evacuate approximately 20 spanish citizens whose lives are endangered according to a preliminary list made by the spanish embassy spanish ambassador cadiz however told acan efe that the people to be evacuated might not even add up to 12","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0799","doctext":"Following a meeting with his Spanish counterpart Inocencio Arias Salvadoran Deputy Foreign Minister Ricardo Valdivieso announced that the Salvadoran government has pledged to thoroughly investigate the killing of six Jesuit priests on November 16 Valdivieso stated that the government has assured Spain and the international community of an exhaustive investigation into the Jesuits murders Arias the Spanish Under Foreign Secretary arrived in El Salvador today to press the Salvadoran government to identify the killers of the priests five of whom were Spanish nationals with the sixth being a Salvadoran citizen Arias who plans to meet President Cristiani this afternoon is accompanied by Yago Pico de Coana the General Director of the Foreign Ministry Office for Latin America and Ambassador Francisco Cadiz Upon his arrival Arias emphasized his intention to urge President Cristianis government to examine the Jesuits deaths and to evacuate around 20 Spanish citizens deemed to be in danger according to a preliminary list from the Spanish embassy However Spanish Ambassador Cadiz informed ACANEFE that the number of people to be evacuated might be fewer than 12","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0800","doctext":"in brief comments upon his arrival in panama city today guillermo ungo leader of el salvadors civilian left described the salvadoran armys counteroffensive as savage and genocidal ungo will stay in panama for 2 days before traveling to geneva where he will participate in a meeting of the socialist international on 2223 november ungo is vice president of that organization the leftist leader said the situation in el salvador is still very unclear because the government has total control over all the media there is a state of siege and there is a 24hour curfew in the area where there is fighting ungo told acan efe that the armys actions in the neighborhoods where the most fierce battles have been waged are savage and genocidal ungo a former presidential candidate took refuge in the venezuelan embassy in san salvador during the past 6 days because of threats against him over the official radio network the leftist leader was accused of being an accomplice of the massacre by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front which has unleashed its biggest offensive in the last 10 years ungo left el salvador after the assassination of six jesuits by individuals wearing military uniforms on 15 november","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0800","doctext":"Upon his arrival in Panama City today Guillermo Ungo leader of El Salvadors civilian left labeled the Salvadoran armys counteroffensive as savage and genocidal Ungo will spend two days in Panama before heading to Geneva for a Socialist International meeting on November 2223 where he serves as vice president He remarked that the situation in El Salvador remains very unclear due to government control over all media a state of siege and a 24hour curfew in conflict zones Ungo told ACANEFE that the armys actions in the hardesthit neighborhoods are savage and genocidal The former presidential candidate had taken refuge in the Venezuelan embassy in San Salvador for six days due to threats broadcasted over the official radio network He was accused of being an accomplice of the massacre by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front which has launched its largest attack in a decade Ungo left El Salvador following the assassination of six Jesuits by individuals wearing military uniforms on November 15","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0801","doctext":"the salvadoran government seems ready to carry out the investigation requested by the spanish government to clarify last thursdays murder of eight people six of them jesuits of whom five were spaniards good evening special correspondent gloria del campo in san salvador begin recording del campo good evening spanish under secretary for foreign affairs inocencio arias had a 40minute meeting with president of el salvador alfredo cristiani and also had a separate meeting with the deputy foreign minister in the absence of the minister according to inocencio arias cristiani was very cordial and absolutely prepared to launch an investigation and he said the he wants spain the united states and great britain to make up the commission which will investigate the murder of the six jesuits and the two women who worked at the residence of the jesuits although it is still not known when the investigation will start cristiani said it will be soon and that the investigation will be rapid serious and indepth it is not known either which officials or experts will be involved or how long it will last cristiani also said that the armed forces staff wants to clarify the matter and that he did not rule out uncontrolled elements in the army as having been responsible for the murderers in this massacre end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0801","doctext":"The Salvadoran government appears prepared to conduct the investigation requested by the Spanish government to clarify the murder of eight individuals including six Jesuits five of whom were Spaniards that occurred last Thursday Good evening this is special correspondent Gloria del Campo reporting from San Salvador begin recording del Campo Good evening The Spanish Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs Inocencio Arias held a 40minute meeting with El Salvadors President Alfredo Cristiani and also met separately with the Deputy Foreign Minister in the absence of the Minister According to Inocencio Arias Cristiani was very accommodating and fully committed to initiating an investigation He expressed his desire for Spain the United States and Great Britain to form the commission that will investigate the murder of the six Jesuits and the two women who worked at their residence Although the start date of the investigation is still unknown Cristiani assured that it would begin soon and that it would be thorough serious and swift It is also unclear which officials or experts will be involved or the duration of the investigation Cristiani mentioned that the armed forces staff are eager to clarify the situation and did not rule out the possibility that uncontrolled elements within the army might have been responsible for this massacre end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0802","doctext":"guillermo ungo vice president of the socialist international and main leader of the salvadoran civilian left will meet with the presidents of venezuela and france and the prime minister of spain in the next few days ungo left el salvador today spokesmen of the national revolutionary movement mnr whose secretary general is ungo told acanefe that the leftist leader will meet with carlos andres perez francois mitterrand and felipe gonzalez and ask them to work for a ceasefire in el salvador ungo will also ask for the immediate resumption of the peace talks between the government and the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln the government and the guerrillas had been scheduled to hold a third round of negotiations in caracas on 20 november but after the assassination of 10 labor leaders the fmln announced last week it would not attend salvadoran president alfredo cristiani told acanefe today that we will not go to a meeting where the other side is not present ungo left for panama today after having taken refuge in the venezuelan embassy in el salvador 6 days ago because he was the target of death threats over an official radio network the salvadoran social democratic leader will also attend a socialist international meeting in geneva next week an mnr spokesman said ungo plans to return to el salvador in about 10 days meanwhile mnr assistant secretary hector oqueli colindres who also left el salvador today will meet with representatives of the costa rican government in the next few hours to discuss the salvadoran situation and ask for president oscar arias mediation","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0802","doctext":"Guillermo Ungo vice president of the Socialist International and a prominent leader of the Salvadoran civilian left is set to meet with the presidents of Venezuela and France as well as the Prime Minister of Spain in the coming days Ungo departed from El Salvador today Representatives from the National Revolutionary Movement MNR where Ungo serves as secretary general informed ACANEFE that Ungo will engage with Carlos Andres Perez Francois Mitterrand and Felipe Gonzalez urging them to advocate for a ceasefire in El Salvador Ungo will also push for the immediate resumption of peace negotiations between the government and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN A third round of talks had been scheduled for November 20 in Caracas but the FMLN canceled following the assassination of 10 labor leaders Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani stated to ACANEFE that we will not attend a meeting where the other side is absent After taking refuge in the Venezuelan embassy in El Salvador six days ago due to death threats broadcast over an official radio network Ungo left for Panama today The Salvadoran social democratic leader is also expected to participate in a Socialist International meeting in Geneva next week According to an MNR spokesperson Ungo intends to return to El Salvador in about 10 days Meanwhile MNR Assistant Secretary Hector Oqueli Colindres who also left El Salvador today plans to confer with Costa Rican government representatives shortly to discuss the Salvadoran crisis and seek President Oscar Arias mediation","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0803","doctext":"carlos saenz de tejada secretary of the spanish embassy announced today that the spanish government will evacuate 52 spaniards who live in san salvador on 19 november saenz de tejada told acan efe that those who will be evacuated aboard a spanish air force plane include some salvadoran spouses of spaniards most of the evacuees had asked to leave the country after the 16 november assassination of six jesuits five of them spaniards and after some of them received threats the evacuees have been asked to be at the comalapa international airport approximately 50 km south of the salvadoran capital at noon the embassy official said the embassy does not have the means to accompany all these people to the airport and to guarantee their security the evacuees will leave el salvador along with spanish under secretary for foreign affairs inocencio arias who arrived in el salvador today to meet with president alfredo cristiani and to attend the jesuits funeral on 19 november","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0803","doctext":"Carlos Saenz de Tejada secretary at the Spanish embassy announced today that the Spanish government will evacuate 52 Spaniards residing in San Salvador on November 19 Saenz de Tejada informed ACAN EFE that the evacuees who will be flown out on a Spanish Air Force plane include some Salvadoran spouses of Spaniards The majority of those being evacuated requested to leave following the November 16 assassination of six Jesuits five of whom were Spaniards and after receiving threats The evacuees have been instructed to be at Comalapa International Airport around 50 km south of the Salvadoran capital by noon The embassy official mentioned that the embassy lacks the resources to escort all these individuals to the airport and ensure their safety The evacuees will depart El Salvador with Spanish Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Inocencio Arias who arrived in El Salvador today to meet with President Alfredo Cristiani and attend the Jesuits funeral on November 19","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0804","doctext":"inocente arias the spanish under foreign secretary said today that salvadoran president alfredo cristiani promised to carry out a prompt and serious investigation and to punish those responsible for the murder of six jesuits and two women on 16 november arias added that the meeting held this afternoon with president cristiani was cordial and sincere arias who arrived today in san salvador along with other highranking spanish officials said that the president seems willing to promote a thorough investigation to determine who is responsible for the horrible massacre the official delegation came to el salvador after six jesuits five of them spanish were murdered by individuals wearing military uniforms inocencio arias affirmed that president cristiani is a lucid intelligent and wellintended person who is apparently interested in clarifying the facts after meeting with arias the salvadoran president explained to acanefe that he requested experts be sent from spain the united states and great britain cristiani justified the presence of foreign experts from spain because the jesuits were spanish from the united states because they requested it and from great britain because of the fame of scotland yard according to arias president cristiani was affected by the deaths of the priests arias said that during his visit to el salvador he will also try to work on the departure of those spanish who are in greater danger in the country the official declined blaming any group for the death of the jesuits and the two women but he emphasized that president cristiani told him that the reponsible persons whoever they may be will be punished the salvadoran president told acanefe that the government and the armed forces as an institution are determined to investigate the case to the very end to uncover who committed the crimes when asked about the possibility they may be military members he answered that the armed forces have not ruled out that they might have been members of the army and they are determined to investigate this thoroughly however cristiani rejected the premature interpretations that claim the military carried out the multiple crime the salvadoran president told the spanish diplomat that the situation in el salvador will be peaceful in a few days and he reiterated that he is willing to continue with the dialogue however he told acanefe that we are not going to attend a meeting that will not be attended by the other party referring to the announcement that the guerrillas are not planning to attend the meeting slated to start on 20 november in caracas venezuela according to arias cristiani insists that the situation is pretty much controlled in the country although the salvadoran president warned them there might be new outbreaks of violence today marks the 8th day of the bloody fighting between the army and the salvadoran guerrillas it has left at least 1000 persons dead hundreds of persons wounded and tens of thousands of persons displaced who have had to leave their neighborhoods and towns to flee from the crossfire of the fighters and the bombings of the salvadoran air force","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0804","doctext":"Spanish Under Foreign Secretary Inocente Arias announced today that Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani has promised to conduct a swift and serious investigation and to bring those responsible to justice for the murder of six Jesuits and two women on November 16 Arias described his meeting with President Cristiani as cordial and sincere Arias who arrived in San Salvador with other senior Spanish officials mentioned that the president appears committed to a thorough investigation to identify those behind the horrific massacre The delegation visited El Salvador following the murder of six Jesuits five of whom were Spanish by individuals wearing military uniforms Arias praised President Cristiani as a clearheaded intelligent and wellintentioned individual who is eager to uncover the truth After meeting with Arias President Cristiani informed ACANEFE that he has requested experts from Spain the United States and Great Britain to assist in the investigation Cristiani justified this international involvement by noting the Jesuits were Spanish the request from the United States and the renowned expertise of Scotland Yard from Great Britain According to Arias President Cristiani was deeply affected by the priests deaths Arias also intends to facilitate the departure of Spanish nationals at greater risk in the country Arias refrained from attributing blame for the deaths but stressed that President Cristiani assured him those responsible whoever they may be will be punished President Cristiani told ACANEFE that the government and the army as an institution are committed to thoroughly investigating the case to identify the perpetrators When questioned about the potential involvement of military members he stated the armed forces have not ruled out the possibility that the perpetrators might be army members and they are committed to a comprehensive investigation Nonetheless Cristiani dismissed the premature conclusions suggesting the military committed the multiple killings The Salvadoran president assured the Spanish diplomat that the situation in El Salvador will stabilize in a few days and reaffirmed his willingness to continue dialogue However he informed ACANEFE that we will not attend a meeting if the other party does not participate referring to the guerrillas announcement that they would not attend the scheduled November 20 meeting in Caracas Venezuela Arias reported that Cristiani maintains the situation is largely under control in the country although the president cautioned there may be new outbreaks of violence Today marks the eighth day of intense fighting between the army and Salvadoran guerrillas resulting in at least 1000 deaths hundreds of injuries and tens of thousands displaced forced to flee their homes to escape the crossfire and bombings by the Salvadoran air force","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0805","doctext":"a group of unidentified persons attacked the salvadoran embassy in lima with explosives tonight causing property but no personal damage salvadoran ambassador to peru roberto linares has reported before throwing several packages of dynamite the assailants painted the walls of the diplomatic residence with the words farabundo marti national liberation front as well as other words which made reference to the political violence in el salvador linares in statements made to efe criticized the attack and after condemning the lack of police protection in the diplomatic office said it is the first act of violence he has suffered in lima the diplomatic residence is located in the san borja district located east of the peruvian capital the peruvian police did not comment on the incident which took place shortly after 2100 local time 0300 gmt on sunday no terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0805","doctext":"A group of unidentified persons bombed the Salvadoran embassy in Lima tonight using explosives causing property damage but no injuries according to Salvadoran Ambassador to Peru Roberto Linares Before hurling several packages of dynamite the attackers painted the walls of the diplomatic residence with the words Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front and other references to political violence in El Salvador In statements to EFE Linares condemned the attack and criticized the lack of police security at the embassy noting it was the first violent incident he had experienced in Lima The diplomatic residence is situated in the San Borja district east of the Peruvian capital Peruvian police did not comment on the incident which occurred shortly after 2100 local time 0300 GMT on Sunday No terrorist group has taken responsibility for the bombing","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0806","doctext":"the armed forces of el salvador hereby report to the salvadoran people the military situation throughout the national territory metropolitan area in the capital city army troops control the areas of cuscatancingo and mejicanos particularly the zacamil regalado and el sol neighborhoods where the army is constantly patrolling the area to prevent new subversive attacks in ciudad delgado armed forces personnel are fighting small groups of extremists who have hidden in several homes in lomas del rio and san sebastian neighborhoods where there are still some terrorists who will be expelled in a few hours likewise army troops are conducting counterinsurgency operations in guadadalupe suyapa and los santos neighborhoods soyapango municipality where there was some fighting yesterday and this morning the number of casualties inflicted on the enemy is not available yet the army is controlling the situation in the amatepec and ciudad credisa neighborhoods and in santa marta no 2 where there still is a slight problem at noon today troops fought the terrorists in the northern part of mejicanos but there are no reports on casualties yet the rebels are fleeing the santa marta neighborhood and other nearby areas western zone the 2d infantry brigade together with military detachments no 6 and no 7 control the western part of the country this includes santa ana sonsonate and ahuachapan departments where there is no major problem there have been some clashes and encounters but these have been unimportant and without any serious consequences for the civilian and military population eastern zone the 3d infantry brigade headquartered in san miguel city reported this morning that their troops were fighting small rebel groups in francisco gaviria 15 september el molino and lopez neighborhoods brigade officers said they expect to have full control in a few hours they also said that at least 15 rebels were buried in common graves on the outskirts of san miguel city where they were abandoned by their comrades who yesterday afternoon began to flee as a result of the armys constant actions in that area of the country continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0806","doctext":"The armed forces of El Salvador notify the Salvadoran populace about the nationwide military status In the metropolitan area army units dominate Cuscatancingo and Mejicanos in the capital especially the Zacamil Regalado and El Sol neighborhoods with continuous patrols to thwart further subversive activities In Ciudad Delgado military personnel are engaging small extremist factions hiding in homes in the Lomas del Rio and San Sebastian neighborhoods where remaining terrorists are expected to be ousted soon Additionally counterinsurgency missions are underway in Guadalupe Suyapa and Los Santos neighborhoods in Soyapango where clashes occurred yesterday and this morning Enemy casualty numbers are currently unavailable The army maintains control in Amatepec Ciudad Credisa and Santa Marta No 2 though minor issues persist At noon troops battled terrorists in northern Mejicanos but casualty reports are pending Rebels are retreating from Santa Marta and surrounding areas In the western zone the 2nd Infantry Brigade alongside Military Detachments No 6 and No 7 secures the western region including Santa Ana Sonsonate and Ahuachapan departments with no significant problems reported Minor skirmishes have occurred without serious repercussions for civilians or military personnel In the eastern zone the 3rd Infantry Brigade based in San Miguel reported morning engagements with small rebel groups in Francisco Gaviria 15 September El Molino and Lopez neighborhoods Brigade officers anticipate full control shortly noting that at least 15 rebels were interred in mass graves on San Miguels outskirts abandoned by comrades fleeing due to persistent army actions in that region","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0807","doctext":"the report adds that the situation in morazan and la union departments is under the control of military detachments no 3 and no 4 which are currently carrying out combing operations in the areas under their responsibility in addition the 6th infantry brigade has reported that 56 rebels have been killed and approximately 60 others have been wounded since the beginning of the failed final offensive called to the hilt the 6th infantry brigade adds that joint counterinsurgency operations are being carried out with atonal battalion troops in the last 48 hours the armed forces have confiscated 10 ak47 rifles 6 m16 machigunes 2 uzi machineguns 1 mp5 submachinegun large quantities of ammunition and materiel to make explosives similarly the 6th infantry brigade reports that harassment operations were carried out this morning near a cemetery chula vista neighborhood and el nanzal hill on the outskirts of the aforementioned city paracentral area the 5th infantry brigade along with its military detachment no 2 and engineers military detachment has its areas of responsibility under control especially in san vicente sensuntepeque ilobasco and other municipalities in cabanas and la paz departments up until now there have been only small clashes in northern zacatecoluca city and in areas surrounding the zacatecoluca stadium and hospital several harassment operations and the burning of a steel factory took place early this morning in those areas but no casualties have been reported members of the engineers military detachment are combing the aforementioned areas in order to completely dislodge the terrorist groups that are still circulating in the area number of fmln farabundo marti national liberation front casualties up until this morning the armed forces joint chiefs of staff confirm that 784 terrorists have been killed and 527 have been wounded the armed forces also report that 129 rebels have been arrested and that 36 others showed up at various army posts located throughout the country the armed forces casualties include 208 army members killed and 427 wounded as for weapons confiscated the army says it has confiscated 370 rifles 82 grenade launchers 26 mortars 18 machineguns 17 submachineguns large quantities of ammunition handguns and large amounts of explosive materiel the army has found more weapons in zacamil neighborhood today army troops patrolling zacamil neighborhood in northwestern san salvador found 47 m16 rifles 35000 cartridges 49 cartridge clips and various explosives the weapons were hidden inside a mediumsize truck found during a search operation conducted at noon today near zacamil neighborhood at present armed forces members maintain total control over the zacamil neighborhood and other surrounding areas the salvadoran armed forces thank the salvadoran people for their valuable cooperation and their support for the various army groups that are determined to dislodge the terrorist groups located in various parts of the country especially in san salvador similarly the armed forces congratulate our glorious chiefs officers and troops who tenaciously bravely and heroically defend our people and homeland from the genocide imposed by the fmln hordes in addition the armed forces warn the terrorists who still persist in their blind struggle against the salvadoran people that its firm and implacable advance will continue the armed forces ask those terrorists to surrender and turn themselves in to spare the honest population from even more suffering the armed forces will be benevolent with those who surrender the armed forces reiterate their unyielding willingness to continue struggling in defense of national sovereignty and the democratic process to preserve the freedom of all salvadorans san salvador 18 november 1989","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0807","doctext":"The report states that the military detachments No 3 and No 4 are in control of the Morazan and La Union departments executing combing operations within their designated areas The 6th Infantry Brigade has announced that since the start of the failed final offensive called To the Hilt 56 rebels have been killed and around 60 others wounded Joint counterinsurgency operations are underway with Atonal Battalion troops Over the past 48 hours the armed forces have seized 10 AK47 rifles 6 M16 machine guns 2 Uzi machine guns 1 MP5 submachine gun significant amounts of ammunition and materials for explosives Additionally the 6th Infantry Brigade reports harassment operations near a cemetery Chula Vista neighborhood and El Nanzal hill on the citys outskirts this morning In the paracentral area the 5th Infantry Brigade alongside its Military Detachment No 2 and the Engineers Military Detachment maintains control over San Vicente Sensuntepeque Ilobasco and other municipalities in Cabanas and La Paz departments Small skirmishes have occurred in northern Zacatecoluca city and around the stadium and hospital Early this morning harassment operations and arson at a steel factory were reported but there were no casualties Engineers Military Detachment members are sweeping these areas to eradicate the remaining terrorist groups As of this morning the armed forces joint chiefs of staff confirm that 784 FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorists have been killed and 527 wounded Additionally 129 rebels have been arrested and 36 others have surrendered at various army posts across the country Armed forces casualties include 208 soldiers killed and 427 wounded The army has confiscated 370 rifles 82 grenade launchers 26 mortars 18 machine guns 17 submachine guns substantial ammunition handguns and explosive materials In Zacamil neighborhood army patrols discovered 47 M16 rifles 35000 cartridges 49 cartridge clips and various explosives in a mediumsized truck during a noon search operation The armed forces currently maintain total control over the Zacamil neighborhood and adjacent areas The Salvadoran armed forces extend their gratitude to the Salvadoran people for their invaluable support and collaboration with the various army groups committed to expelling terrorist groups from different parts of the country particularly San Salvador They also commend the brave and heroic efforts of the chiefs officers and troops defending the homeland from the FMLNs genocidal actions The armed forces caution the terrorists persisting in their futile struggle against the Salvadoran people that their relentless advance will continue They urge these terrorists to surrender to prevent further suffering for the innocent population promising leniency for those who capitulate The armed forces reaffirm their unwavering commitment to defending national sovereignty and the democratic process ensuring the freedom of all Salvadorans San Salvador 18 November 1989","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0808","doctext":"the capital fell into darkness saturday night as electrical service throughout san salvador was cut and the country entered the eighth day of a nationwide rebel offensive insurgents from the leftist farabundo marti national liberation front fmln still held key positions around the capital fending off fierce salvadoran air and artillery attacks the power outage which had affected certain zones of the city and surrounding suburbs but not the entire city over the past week of fighting came amid unconfirmed reports that the army was preparing a major counteroffensive to drive the rebels from the san salvador metropolitan area government soldiers blocked all access to the rebelheld northern and eastern sectors of the capital thousands of salvadorans continued to flee the combat zones where a number have been killed in the crossfire since the leftist fmln launched its attack november 11 the boldest offensive of the 10year civil war insurgents who thursday had evacuated the district of zacamil devastated by the armed forces aerial firebombings regrouped in ayutuxtepeque an area north of the capital according to press reports fighting was reportedly also raging in apopa 12 kilometers 75 miles north of the capital on the major northern route in the city of san miguel 140 kilometers 87 miles east of the capital the rebels shot down a government a37 combat plane journalists there said this confirmed earlier fmln radio reports that the guerrillas had shot down an army dragon fly a37 as it was bombing rebeloccupied sections of the city authorities estimated that more than 2000 people had been killed or injured in the conflict joao baena soares secretary general of the organization of american states oas was to arrive here sunday with an oas delegation seeking a ceasefire","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0808","doctext":"On Saturday night darkness enveloped the capital as electrical service was cut across San Salvador marking the eighth day of a widespread rebel offensive Fighters from the leftist Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN maintained control over strategic areas around the capital repelling intense Salvadoran air and artillery strikes The blackout which had previously impacted specific regions of the city and its suburbs but not the entire city coincided with unverified reports suggesting the army was gearing up for a significant counteroffensive to expel the rebels from the San Salvador metropolitan area Government troops restricted access to the rebeldominated northern and eastern parts of the capital Thousands of Salvadorans continued to escape from the battle zones where numerous casualties have occurred due to crossfire since the FMLN commenced its boldest attack of the decadelong civil war on November 11 Insurgents who had vacated the Zacamil district on Thursday following severe aerial firebombings by the armed forces reconvened in Ayutuxtepeque located north of the capital according to media reports Combat was also reportedly intense in Apopa 12 kilometers 75 miles north of the capital along a major northern route In San Miguel 140 kilometers 87 miles east of the capital rebels downed a government A37 combat aircraft as confirmed by journalists This corroborated earlier FMLN radio announcements that guerrillas had shot down an army Dragonfly A37 while it was bombing rebelheld parts of the city Authorities estimated that the conflict had resulted in over 2000 casualties including both deaths and injuries Joao Baena Soares Secretary General of the Organization of American States OAS was scheduled to arrive on Sunday with an OAS delegation to negotiate a ceasefire","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0809","doctext":"cin reports the following to the salvadoran people 1 the armed forces has absolute control over national territory in san miguel zacatecoluca usulutan santa ana and san salvador the situation is under control only a few snipers remain in buildings and trees 2 citizens who are still still seeking refuge in their work places are advised to return to their respective homes before 1800 when the curfew begins 3 parents are advised to maintain calm in their homes and ensure that their children do not leave home until order has been fully restored 4 the press radio and television are warned that if they broadcast any information to public which has not been confirmed by the cin they could face penalites their facilities could be indefinitely closed 5 the salvadoran people must realize that the security corps national guard treasury police national police and rapid deployment battalions such as the atlcatl atonal arce belloso and bracamonte and brigades belonging to our glorious armed forces have successfully defeated fmln farabundo marti national liberation front murderers to ensure the freedom and tranquillity of our salvadoran brothers warlike operations launched in zacamil neighborhood which involved ground and air forces were necessary because of the violence and cruelty shown by the terrorist murderers against the civilian population 6 all basic and vital services in the country such as water and electricity are being provided normally and are under armed forces control 7 with great satisfaction we report to the salvadoran people that the salvadoran government and armed forces have received expressions of support from nearly all professional unions and business groups they have agreed to resume daily activities to support president cristianis efforts to bring about peace and progress","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0809","doctext":"cin informs the Salvadoran population of the following 1 The armed forces have complete control over the national territory in San Miguel Zacatecoluca Usulután Santa Ana and San Salvador The situation is stable only a few snipers remain hidden in buildings and trees 2 Citizens still taking refuge at their workplaces are advised to return home before 1800 hours when the curfew begins 3 Parents should stay calm at home and ensure their children do not leave until order is fully restored 4 The media including press radio and television are cautioned that broadcasting unverified information could result in penalties and potential indefinite closure of their facilities 5 The Salvadoran people must recognize that the security forces including the National Guard Treasury Police National Police and rapid deployment battalions such as Atlacatl Atonal Arce Belloso and Bracamonte along with brigades of our esteemed armed forces have successfully defeated FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front terrorists to secure the freedom and peace of our Salvadoran brothers The military operations in Zacamil neighborhood involving both ground and air forces were necessary due to the terrorists violence and cruelty against civilians 6 All essential services in the country such as water and electricity are being provided normally and are under the control of the armed forces 7 With great satisfaction we inform the Salvadoran people that the government and armed forces have received support from nearly all professional unions and business groups who have agreed to resume daily activities to back President Cristianis efforts to achieve peace and progress","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0810","doctext":"commander roberto roca the repercussions of the jesuits words indistinct were not long in coming one of the most significant ones was the editorial of an important us newspaper the new york times on 18 november the editorial says among other things that if president alfredo cristiani does not order a quick thorough and genuine investigation to catch the assassins he might lose the united states economic aid the editorial also states the democrats in congress have said that the military aid should be suspended if el salvador cannot control and punish the death squads they add that if he does not heed the warning the next statement might be issued by both parties what are the implications of this important statement by an influential us newspaper for cristianis government and the salvadoran armed forces roca actually the new york times states the feeling pervading the entire united states it is a way of confirming that the fascist groups prevail within the government and arena nationalist republican alliance and they are deciding the regimes policies political opinion in the united states has undoubtedly been shaken by this massacre planned by alfredo cristianis government we believe that us politicians will progressively come to support the us peoples feelings and will demand that cristianis government order the investigation we know that this will not be easy in el salvador because as the editorial points out similar assassinations have been perpetrated innumerable times these cases have been surrounded by absolute secrecy no culprits are found and witnesses have testified many times that the actions were carried out by armed forces members either dressed as civilians or in uniform however the policy of the armed forces and the government protects the culprits we believe that this civilian assassination meaning the assassination of the jesuit priests the fact that practically all the leaders of the labor movement were sought out that same night to be killed plus the fact that the killing of the cooperative members was carried out within the framework of the great battles being fought in el salvadors urban areas will eventually convince us politicians that the government they have been supporting is clearly a fascist government which has absolutely no interest in any kind of democratic consolidation continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0810","doctext":"Commander Roberto Roca the repercussions of the Jesuits incident were swift One notable reaction was an editorial by the New York Times on November 18 which emphasized that President Alfredo Cristiani must promptly and thoroughly investigate the assassinations or risk losing US economic aid The editorial also mentioned that Congressional Democrats have suggested suspending military aid if El Salvador fails to control and punish the death squads They warned that if Cristiani ignores this a bipartisan statement might follow The implications of such a statement from a major US newspaper for Cristianis administration and the Salvadoran armed forces are significant Roca commented that the New York Times reflects the widespread sentiment in the US confirming that fascist elements dominate the government and the Nationalist Republican Alliance shaping the regimes policies The political climate in the US has been undeniably affected by the massacre orchestrated by Alfredo Cristianis government It is anticipated that US politicians will increasingly align with public sentiment and demand an investigation Despite the challenge this poses in El Salvador where similar assassinations have often been shrouded in secrecy with no perpetrators found and where witnesses have repeatedly testified that armed forces members in civilian clothes or uniform were responsible the policy of both the armed forces and the government has been to shield the culprits The assassination of the Jesuit priests the targeted killing of labor movement leaders on the same night and the murder of cooperative members amidst the intense urban battles in El Salvador are expected to eventually persuade US politicians that the government they support is a fascist regime uninterested in democratic consolidation","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0811","doctext":"real life is making it evident that in el salvador we must find a democratic solution to the terrible crisis being endured to the war this democratic solution means isolating and excluding the fascists from power because they are against democracy mr cristiani cannot say under these circumstances that he shares no responsibility in the murder of the jesuits in the framework of his frustrated attempt to stop the guerrilla offensive he unleashed the dogs of war all the fascist elements so that they would commit all the outrages they have committed this includes the fascist elements in the air force and their indiscriminate bombing of the civilian population as well as the death squads who were unleashed so they would murder people who best express the democratic feelings of the people and as in the case of the jesuit priests to eliminate a valuable sector of the salvadoran intelligentsia at the service of democracy and social justice as we all know the jesuits had continuously denounced the unjust system in el salvador and had called for clearing up all crimes the fascists in their hatred put an end to the lives of these jesuits believing that they can hide the sun with one finger the indignation of the salvadoran people will be increasingly backed by the us people as a result of their indignation and by us politicians who have become aware of the fact that it is necessary to put an end to fascist outrages in el salvador the fascists represent a barrier that must be destroyed and defeated to have democracy in el salvador reporter commander if the united states decided to cut off military and economic aid to the salvadoran government what impact would this have on the armed forces roca we have said on many occasions that the salvadoran armed forces would have lost the war some time ago were it not for us support and financing as we have stated in all our proposals for a political solution our objective is neither the destruction nor the elimination of the armed forces what we want is for the armed forces to get rid of the fascist elements that have turned it into a tool that acts against the people and democracy we believe that sensible salvadoran armed forces officers those who have not lost their heads must take into consideration words indistinct indiscriminate bombing the political defeat of the cristiani government and the military defeat of the methods and tactics words indistinct continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0811","doctext":"Real life is showing that El Salvador needs a democratic resolution to the severe crisis and ongoing war Achieving this democratic solution involves isolating and excluding fascists from power due to their antidemocratic stance Under these conditions Mr Cristiani cannot claim he has no responsibility for the murder of the Jesuits His failed attempt to halt the guerrilla offensive led him to unleash all fascist elements resulting in numerous atrocities This includes fascist members of the air force who bombed civilian areas indiscriminately and death squads tasked with killing people representing democratic values such as the Jesuit priests These priests were a significant part of Salvadoran intelligentsia dedicated to democracy and social justice and their continuous condemnation of the unjust system in El Salvador made them targets The fascists in their hatred believed that killing the Jesuits would obscure the truth However the Salvadoran peoples indignation supported increasingly by the US public and politicians highlights the necessity to stop fascist outrages in El Salvador The fascists are an obstacle that must be eradicated to achieve democracy Reporter Commander if the United States decided to cut off military and economic aid to the Salvadoran government what impact would this have on the armed forces Roca Weve stated multiple times that the Salvadoran armed forces would have lost the war long ago without US support and funding Our proposals for a political solution clarify that our aim is neither the destruction nor elimination of the armed forces Instead we want the armed forces to purge the fascist elements that have turned it into an antidemocratic tool We believe rational officers in the Salvadoran armed forces those with level heads must consider the consequences of indiscriminate bombing the political defeat of the Cristiani government and the military failure of their methods and tactics","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0812","doctext":"therefore the western european press political parties labor unions and general public are very strongly rejecting cristianis regime the congresses and parliaments of many western european countries are saying that the cooperation the salvadoran regime receives should be reevaluated reporter comrade salvador samayoa the government network is reporting that us aid to cristiani will continue the colonels have also said that the fmln cannot defeat the armed forces because the latter has military and economic aid from the us government returning to this point comrade samayoa what is your view what options does the us government have concerning el salvador and what impact has the new situation had on us policy toward el salvador samayoa as i said the us government must take into consideration that a new internal situation of generalized popular political and social discontent is taking shape and that from this moment on its policy in el salvador will undergo isolation and will be rejected by the american people and even by very important sectors within the house and senate so far the us administration has stubbornly continued providing aid and support to a regime that is obviously criminal and genocidal and that policy is words indistinct currently a very strong debate in the united states the options available to the us government are to sink with the cristiani regime which is obviously moving toward defeat and military and political destruction despite all the propaganda it has made or to change its opinion while there is still time the alternative of a change of government a replacement of cristianis regime or the military hierarchy is already under discussion these therefore are the two alternatives available to the united states either change its policy in time and replace cristiani or the government will sink because its propaganda is not working the us ambassador has made a fool of himself he said the guerrillas had 1500 men in san salvador and he has listed casualty figures according to which the fmln suffered over 500 deaths over 400 wounded and others captured according to the figures quoted by the us ambassador who provides government war bulletins and has almost become the salvadoran defense minister the fmln only has 200 men left in san salvador what i find inexplicable is the governments need to use 40 or 50 war planes and helicopters along with its artillery and elite battalions to bomb and destroy cities especially san salvador that is why their propaganda has backfired on them in the united states the press and general public know full well that the fmln offensive is in full force and is moving forward and that the us policy is reaching the point of total failure reporter to conclude comrade samayoa what is your message on radio venceremos to the comrades who have maintained their positions in san salvador san miguel zacatecoluca usulutan and various points of the national territory what is your message to the fighters and the people samayoa to all the comrades who are fighting in trenches throughout the length and breadth of our country i must say that the affection and admiration you have generated throughout the world the solidarity with your struggle and the surprising strength and heroism you have displayed are now receiving support from almost all of the countries of the world therefore our struggle not only is not alone but it has now achieved maximum support of all types political material economic solidarity has multiplied hundredfold over the past few days and it will be an inexhaustible source of support that will contribute to completing the fascist regimes destruction the people of the world admire the struggle the comrades and fighters in all the cities in this country are waging and they very clearly understand that the struggle is for a just cause and against a completely illegitimate fascist and criminal regime the comrades can rest assured of this international support which is currently very great it is impressive to see all of the affection and admiration that our fighters are receiving from all over the world reporter thank you very much salvador our greetings to all the other comrades samayoa thank you words indistinct thank you very much","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0812","doctext":"Consequently the Western European media political entities labor organizations and the general populace are vehemently opposing Cristianis administration Legislatures in numerous Western European nations are advocating for a reassessment of the assistance provided to the Salvadoran government reporter Comrade Salvador Samayoa reports indicate that US aid to Cristiani will persist Military officials assert that the FMLN cannot overcome the armed forces due to the military and economic support from the US government Returning to this topic Comrade Samayoa what is your perspective What options does the US government have regarding El Salvador and what effect has the new situation had on US policy toward El Salvador samayoa As I mentioned the US government must recognize that a new situation of widespread public political and social discontent is emerging and from now on its policy in El Salvador will face isolation and rejection from the American people and even significant factions within Congress To date the US administration has persistently continued to support a regime that is clearly criminal and genocidal leading to a vigorous debate within the United States The US government can either persist with the Cristiani regime which is clearly heading towards defeat and political and military collapse despite its propaganda efforts or change its stance while theres still time The possibility of a government change replacing Cristianis regime or the military leadership is already being considered Thus the US has two options either adjust its policy in a timely manner and replace Cristiani or sink alongside the failing propaganda The US ambassador has embarrassed himself by claiming the guerrillas had 1500 fighters in San Salvador listing casualty figures suggesting over 500 FMLN deaths over 400 wounded and others captured According to his figures which come from government war bulletins the FMLN has only 200 fighters left in San Salvador Its perplexing why the government needs 40 to 50 warplanes and helicopters plus artillery and elite battalions to bomb and destroy cities particularly San Salvador This is why their propaganda has failed The US press and public are well aware that the FMLN offensive is robust and advancing and that US policy is nearing total failure reporter In conclusion Comrade Samayoa what message do you have on Radio Venceremos for those holding their positions in San Salvador San Miguel Zacatecoluca Usulutan and various parts of the country What would you say to the fighters and the people samayoa To all comrades fighting across the country I must convey that the affection and admiration youve inspired globally the solidarity with your struggle and the remarkable strength and heroism youve shown are now receiving support from nearly every country Our struggle is far from isolated it now enjoys extensive political material and economic support Solidarity has increased dramatically in recent days and will be an enduring source of support to help dismantle the fascist regime The global community admires the struggle being waged by comrades and fighters nationwide recognizing the just cause against an illegitimate fascist and criminal regime Comrades can be assured of this significant international support The global affection and admiration for our fighters are truly impressive reporter Thank you very much Salvador Our greetings to all other comrades samayoa Thank you words indistinct Thank you very much","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0813","doctext":"attention we have reports that there is heavy fighting going on in the northern part of san salvador and in apopa pay close attention the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln has intensified fighting against special battalions in san salvador we also report that during this fighting in san salvador at 1600 this afternoon our antiaircraft crews downed a salvadoran air force helicopter we hit the helicopter near saquiro in arce street and it crashed we are to receive more details and a report about the crews fate later we repeat a salvadoran air force helicopter was downed in san salvador at 1600 today this is the second helicopter we have downed in urban combat at the beginning of our offensive we reported that a helicopter had been downed and one of its pilots had been killed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0813","doctext":"Attention There are reports of intense combat occurring in northern San Salvador and Apopa The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN has escalated its battle against special battalions in San Salvador Additionally during the clashes this afternoon at 1600 our antiaircraft units successfully shot down a Salvadoran air force helicopter The helicopter was struck near Saquiro on Arce Street and subsequently crashed More information and details about the crews fate will be provided later We reiterate a Salvadoran air force helicopter was downed in San Salvador at 1600 today This marks the second helicopter we have downed in urban combat At the outset of our offensive we reported downing a helicopter and the death of one of its pilots","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0814","doctext":"comrade salvador samayoa we have heard reports on statements by the us ambassador in san salvador william walker who said that despite the bombings his government the bush administration will continue giving military aid and support to the cristiani government however it seems the situation has changed following the assassination of the jesuits at this moment how does the united states perceive the new situation in el salvador samayoa at the level of the us people there is a total repudiation of the fascist criminal government and of the salvadoran armed forces because of the bombings which have become a true genocide in various densely populated cities and neighborhoods in el salvador as well as because of the assassinations perpetrated by the salvadoran army against the jesuit priests at the central american university uca there have been very radical demonstrations expressing much indignation by various us social sectors moreover in some of those demonstrations the police barricades were broken important us political personalities such as jesse jackson one of the most prestigious leaders in the united states participated in the demonstrations there have also been demonstrations in boston chicago new york san francisco and los angeles in at least 20 cities in the united states people have expressed all their repudiation and indignation over the cristiani government and the us policy in el salvador since the assassination of the uca priests a large number of important us senators and representatives are saying that us military aid to the salvadoran armed forces and government should be cut and suspended senator kennedy in particular made a very strong statement saying the salvadoran armed forces attitude simply expresses the failure of 10 years of us policy which has been spent feeding training arming and financing an armed force that carries out assassinations in addition to senator kennedy there are many us senators and congressmen who are requesting the total suspension of military aid to el salvador at this time the cristiani government and armed forces have the highest level of repudiation in the united states in the past 10 years however the us government words indistinct the state department and the white house continue supporting the salvadoran criminal regime and giving it further emergency aid reporter comrade yesterday we learned about articles published in the main us newspapers the new york times and the washington post which strongly question the government specifically president cristiani the chief of the fascist dictatorship what is the situation of the cristiani speech and his alleged legitimacy not only in the united states but also at the level of the european community samayoa the alleged legitimacy of cristiani collapsed in the united states they said cristiani was words indistinct had good intentions but the rightwing words indistinct and the death squads did not let him work the speech failed because it is now clear that as commander in chief of the armed forces cristiani is responsible for the genocide in san salvador and other departments in the country words indistinct the media have also reported the arrest of us religious men and of swiss french spanish and japanese citizens the salvadoran government is a government accusing everyone of cooperating with the guerrillas and this has caused a total loss of the governments prestige editorials on 18 november in the main us newspapers words indistinct cristiani is not more than words indistinct at embassies and consulates in most countries in western europe in italy spain the frg france sweden denmark and everywhere there have been demonstrations called by labor unions political parties and peoples movements in those countries to express repudiation in london one of the most prestigious human rights organizations amnesty international urged everyone to stage demonstrations in front of all salvadoran embassies and consulates continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0814","doctext":"Comrade Salvador Samayoa we have heard statements from US Ambassador William Walker in San Salvador who mentioned that despite the bombings the Bush administration will persist in providing military support to the Cristiani government However the assassination of the Jesuits appears to have altered the scenario What is the current US perception of the new situation in El Salvador Samayoa Among the US populace there is a complete repudiation of the fascist criminal government and the Salvadoran army due to the bombings which amount to genocide in various densely populated areas and the assassinations of Jesuit priests at the Central American University UCA There have been radical displays of indignation in several US social sectors with some protests breaking police barricades Prominent American figures like Jesse Jackson a highly respected leader joined these protests Demonstrations have occurred in cities such as Boston Chicago New York San Francisco and Los Angeles In at least 20 US cities people have voiced their outrage against the Cristiani government and US policy in El Salvador Since the UCA priests assassinations numerous significant US senators and representatives advocate for halting military aid to the Salvadoran armed forces and government Senator Kennedy notably condemned the Salvadoran armys actions deeming them a failure of a decadelong US policy that has funded and armed a force committing assassinations Alongside Kennedy many senators and congressmen call for the complete suspension of military aid to El Salvador Currently the Cristiani government and armed forces face unprecedented levels of repudiation in the US over the past decade Nonetheless the US government including the State Department and the White House continues to support the Salvadoran regime and provide emergency aid Reporter Comrade recently articles in leading US newspapers The New York Times and The Washington Post have heavily criticized President Cristiani and his government What is the status of Cristianis speech and his supposed legitimacy in the US and Europe Samayoa Cristianis alleged legitimacy has collapsed In the US initial impressions suggested he had good intentions but rightwing factions and death squads hindered him This narrative has failed as it is evident Cristiani as armed forces commander is accountable for the genocide in San Salvador and other areas Reports also mention the arrest of US religious figures and citizens from Switzerland France Spain and Japan The Salvadoran government accuses everyone of collaborating with guerrillas leading to a complete loss of its prestige Editorials on November 18th in major US newspapers assert Cristiani is no more than a figurehead Demonstrations have been organized by labor unions political parties and peoples movements at embassies and consulates throughout Western Europe including Italy Spain FRG France Sweden and Denmark expressing their repudiation In London Amnesty International a highly regarded human rights organization has called for protests in front of all Salvadoran embassies and consulates","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0815","doctext":"the guerrilla offensive has not been defeated and cannot be defeated international reports indicate that the revolutionary forces have become strong in the city that they are making tactical movements and that in spite of the barbarism with which the armed forces has been operating the guerrillas maintain all of their operational capabilities the situation cannot defeat us there must be a solution and the salvadoran people are increasingly and in different ways becoming involved in the revolutionary process to defeat the fascists and the genocidal tactics they are using we believe that what is happening is having an impact on international public opinion and this undoubtedly will have an effect on the armed forces and could result in an effort to save the institution we believe that in the armed forces there are officers and soldiers who reject fascism there have been many desertions in the army files many orders are being disobeyed orders of a genocidal nature usually this is the starting point of an event that will stun political opinion in el salvador we believe that if this savage killing of people does not stop the military institution will be signing its own death sentence the people cannot tolerate a military that functions under a most savage and despotic regime and the cristiani government is in hot water we could say the revolutionary offensive as i have noted is being developed we have solid positions in four of el salvadors main cities and as we have said before no one is going to push us out victory for democracy has been assured the world will back us in the face of the savage genocide by the government forces especially by the fascist military elements in el salvador reporter to conclude commander the funeral rites for the the priests who were murdered in san salvador are taking place at this moment around noon time and alfredo cristiani and his wife are attending this ceremony do you have any message for the salvadoran people for the students from the catholic university for the christian people for the people in general who are mourning the death of these worthy jesuits roca we have already expressed and i will reiterate it now the deep sorrow of the fmln militants and the people in general over the loss of these worthy jesuit priests who have been consistent strugglers for democracy and peace in el salvador we share the feelings of the salvadoran religious community i would like to note that the presence of cristiani at the burial for the jesuit priests calls for a national and international outcry in demand for punishment for the persons responsible for this atrocious assassination cristiani cannot go to that burial and do nothing about people to whom he opened doors so that they could commit these killings everybody must demand that cristiani respond to the peoples indignation by punishing the persons responsible for the crime cristiani cannot speak about having moral authority for attending that burial unless he punishes the people who are responsible it is not enough to punish the assassins there must be a thorough investigation of the wave of crime that has been unleashed in el salvador the most notorious crime has been the killing of the jesuit priests but in the past 8 days many common people and community leaders have also been murdered the bombing has been intense the salvadoran people are enduring much pain and they demand that the people responsible for it be punished we again reiterate the pain of the people over the death of the jesuit priests we believe that the catholic church must bravely and loudly demand justice in the face of these crimes","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0815","doctext":"The guerrilla offensive remains undefeated and is deemed indestructible International reports suggest that revolutionary forces have fortified their presence in the city executing strategic maneuvers and despite the brutality exhibited by the armed forces the guerrillas retain their full operational strength This situation will not defeat us a solution must be found and increasingly the Salvadoran populace is engaging in the revolutionary effort to overcome the fascists and their genocidal methods It is believed that these events are swaying international public opinion which could influence the armed forces and possibly initiate efforts to preserve the institution Within the armed forces there are officers and soldiers who oppose fascism leading to numerous desertions and frequent disobedience of genocidal orders This signifies the beginning of an event that will astonish political opinion in El Salvador If these savage killings persist the military institution risks its own demise The people will not tolerate a military operating under a despotic and savage regime and the Cristiani government is facing severe challenges The revolutionary offensive continues to develop with strongholds established in four major Salvadoran cities and it is affirmed that no one will dislodge us Victory for democracy is assured with global support against the governments savage genocide particularly by the fascist military factions in El Salvador Reporter In conclusion commander the funeral rites for the priests murdered in San Salvador are currently being conducted with Alfredo Cristiani and his wife in attendance Do you have a message for the Salvadoran people the students of the Catholic University the Christian community and the general populace mourning these esteemed Jesuits Roca We have already expressed and I reiterate now the profound sorrow of the FMLN militants and the public over the loss of these esteemed Jesuit priests who were steadfast advocates for democracy and peace in El Salvador We share the sentiments of the Salvadoran religious community Cristianis presence at the burial demands a national and international outcry for justice against those responsible for this heinous act Cristiani cannot attend the burial without addressing the issue of those whom he enabled to commit these murders Everyone must demand that Cristiani respond to public outrage by punishing the perpetrators He cannot claim moral authority at the burial without ensuring justice Punishing the assassins alone is insufficient a comprehensive investigation into the crime wave in El Salvador is necessary The murder of the Jesuit priests is the most egregious crime but numerous ordinary citizens and community leaders have also been killed in the past eight days The bombings have been severe The Salvadoran people are enduring immense suffering and demand accountability for these actions We reiterate the publics grief over the Jesuit priests deaths The Catholic Church must courageously and vocally demand justice in response to these atrocities","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0816","doctext":"san salvador 19 nov acanefe salvadoran clergymen from the catholic lutheran and baptist churches have claimed that they are being persecuted by groups operating in the country in the style of the ultrarightist death squads medardo gomez a lutheran church bishop said today that clergymen are subject to persecution he said that members of the police force are besieging shelters established by the religious groups to benefit thousands of victims of the fighting the lutheran bishop said that six germans four us citizens a canadian and a spaniard were arrested by the treasury police 2 days ago in a church in san salvador where the troops were looking for guerrilla collaborators the foreigners were detained after having helped to aid civilians who took refuge in churches in san salvador after fleeing from the bloody clashes between the military and rebels in the mejicanos cuscatancingo zacamil ciudad delgado san jacinto and soyapango neighborhoods located in the northern and northeastern parts of the capital several priests including daniel lopez a spaniard had to evacuate their parishes which are located in the embattled areas after the churches were surrounded by soldiers lopez had to leave the santa maria de los pobres church in the la chacra slum area in eastern san salvador after it was bombed by the air force according to one of lopez assistants who is also a spaniard religious sources told the press that treasury policemen assaulted some 50 refugees in the san roque shelter located in southern san salvador when they were searching for a priest named cortez the religious leaders said that the persecution was stepped up after the start of the guerrilla offensive in the capital which began on 11 november and so far has left some 1000 dead including 6 jesuit priests who were assassinated passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0816","doctext":"San Salvador Nov 19 ACANEFE Clergymen from the Catholic Lutheran and Baptist denominations in El Salvador have reported being persecuted by groups resembling ultrarightist death squads Medardo Gomez a Lutheran bishop announced today that religious leaders are experiencing persecution He claimed that police forces are besieging shelters set up by religious organizations to assist thousands of conflict victims The bishop mentioned that the treasury police arrested six Germans four Americans a Canadian and a Spaniard two days ago in a San Salvador church accusing them of aiding guerrilla collaborators These foreigners had been helping civilians who sought refuge in churches after escaping violent clashes between military forces and rebels in the northern and northeastern neighborhoods of Mejicanos Cuscatancingo Zacamil Ciudad Delgado San Jacinto and Soyapango Several priests including Spaniard Daniel Lopez were forced to evacuate their parishes in conflict zones when soldiers surrounded the churches Lopez had to abandon the Santa Maria de los Pobres Church in the La Chacra slum in eastern San Salvador after an air force bombing according to one of his Spanish assistants Religious sources reported that treasury police assaulted approximately 50 refugees in the San Roque shelter located in southern San Salvador while searching for a priest named Cortez The religious leaders stated that the intensity of the persecution increased following the launch of the guerrilla offensive in the capital on November 11 which has resulted in around 1000 deaths including the assassination of six Jesuit priests","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0817","doctext":"fiftyfive spaniards were evacuated from el salvador today for security reasons in an air force plane which left the country at 1545 2145 gmt from the international airport at comalapa spanish deputy foreign minister inocencio arias was on board the plane the airplanes departure was delayed to wait for arias and other spanish officials to arrive at the airport after attending the funeral of six jesuit priests five of them spaniards who were killed on thursday","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0817","doctext":"For security purposes fiftyfive Spaniards were evacuated from El Salvador today on an air force plane that departed at 1545 2145 GMT from Comalapa International Airport Spanish Deputy Foreign Minister Inocencio Arias was among those on board The planes departure was delayed so that Arias and other Spanish officials could attend the funeral of six Jesuit priests five of whom were Spaniards who were killed in an attack on Thursday","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0818","doctext":"the following is an updated report of the military situation the armed forces inform the salvadoran people that the areas in san salvador where army troops are currently conducting counterinsurgency operations are the guadalupe and los santos neighborhoods of the soyopango municipality and san sebastian word indistinct at ciudad delgado the armed forces expect to expel the remaining small rebel redoubts from these areas in the next few hours there were harrassment actions in apopa this morning but no casualties were reported the army controls the mejicanos and zacamil neighborhoods the armed forces control the situation in the western part of the country the situation in the eastern part of the country is also under control except for a few terrorist groups currently being expelled from the city of san miguel the armed forces joint command staff reports that 840 terrorists have been killed and 558 have been wounded as of today the army has suffered the loss of 220 soldiers who heroically offered their lives to defend the fatherland from communism also 457 soldiers have been wounded the following war materiel has been conficated 446 rifles of different calibers 87 grenade launchers words indistinct 22 machineguns 18 submachineguns and a large amount of ammunition and other war materiel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0818","doctext":"Here is the latest update on the military situation The armed forces inform the people of El Salvador that the army is currently conducting counterinsurgency operations in the Guadalupe and Los Santos neighborhoods of Soyopango municipality and the San Sebastian area of Ciudad Delgado The military expects to clear these areas of remaining rebel forces within the next few hours This morning saw harassment actions in Apopa but no casualties have been reported The army maintains control over the Mejicanos and Zacamil neighborhoods The western part of the country is under military control and the eastern region is secure except for some terrorist groups being expelled from San Miguel The joint command staff of the armed forces reports that 840 terrorists have been killed and 558 wounded so far The army has lost 220 soldiers who bravely gave their lives to protect the nation from communism with 457 soldiers wounded The following war materiel has been confiscated 446 rifles of various calibers 87 grenade launchers 22 machine guns 18 submachine guns and a substantial amount of ammunition and other military equipment","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0819","doctext":"this is our responsibility this is our mission and we are willing to give our lives in sacrifice as has been proven by the many heroic soldiers who are dying in this struggle to defend justice peace democracy and the wellbeing of these people whom we love so much the salvadoran people armed forces do not fear the enemy go forward with your resolve and spirit our faith in god and our christian principles give us the truth and the strength to continue destroying the forces that are trying to wipe out our history tradition values and citizens principles for each officer and soldier lost in the struggle there is no other mission but to defeat the enemy to destroy the terrorists plans and to once and for all wipe out this maneuver this attempt to destroy the institutionality of el salvador this is a timely occasion salvadoran people to say that the armed forces as an institution at societys service deeply regret and have been dismayed by the incidents at the jose simeon canas central american university we condemn point at and deeply reject these irrational and violent actions which are aimed against salvadoran intellectuals we like the salvadoran people and the international community also point to question and totally reject these actions which only bring mourning and grief and furthermore as the terrorist forces have done on other occasions create confusion deceit and further torment the salvadoran people who have already suffered so much the armed forces convey their deepest condolences to the national and international jesuit community and we are willing as the government has pointed out to carry out thorough investigations so that sooner or later we will find those responsible for this situation and apply to them the punishment they deserve for such irrational violent actions that only bring grief tears and blood to our salvadoran people salvadoran people i believe the time has come to further demonstrate our stoicism i believe this is the time to define in a true citizens spirit our resolve to defeat our resolve to win within a short while a few hours or a few days we will join the salvadoran people to celebrate the victory of democracy justice and peace over the irrational violence unleashed by the fmln this may also be a timely opportunity to point to the terrorist forces that are still trying to hurt our civilian population to tell them that their cause the cause of violence irrationality and disrespect for the peoples will is lost to this effect the armed forces are urging the terrorist forces to surrender to lay down their weapons to stop the violence and to join civilian life in society in peace and harmony so that we also as the armed forces and as an institution can respect their lives and incorporate them into society and so that together today tomorrow and always we can build a country full of love well being peace and faith in god","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0819","doctext":"This is our duty our mission and we are prepared to lay down our lives as evidenced by the numerous brave soldiers who have perished in this fight to defend justice peace democracy and the welfare of the beloved Salvadoran people Armed forces do not fear the adversary Move forward with determination and spirit Our faith in God and our Christian values provide us with the truth and strength to continue dismantling the forces attempting to erase our history traditions values and civic principles For every officer and soldier lost in this battle our sole mission is to defeat the enemy destroy the terrorists plans and ultimately eliminate this attempt to undermine El Salvadors institutionality This is a crucial moment Salvadoran people to declare that the armed forces as an institution serving society deeply regret and are appalled by the incidents at the Jose Simeon Cañas Central American University We denounce condemn and utterly reject these irrational and violent actions targeting Salvadoran intellectuals Alongside the Salvadoran people and the international community we also denounce and reject these actions that only bring sorrow and grief and as the terrorist forces have done before create confusion and deception further tormenting the already suffering Salvadoran people The armed forces extend their deepest sympathies to the national and international Jesuit community and we are committed as the government has indicated to conduct thorough investigations to eventually hold those responsible accountable and impose the deserved penalties for such irrational violent actions that bring only sorrow tears and bloodshed to our Salvadoran people Salvadoran people I believe the time has come to further demonstrate our resilience This is the moment to define with true civic spirit our determination to triumph Soon within hours or days we will join the Salvadoran people in celebrating the victory of democracy justice and peace over the irrational violence unleashed by the FMLN This is also an apt moment to address the terrorist forces that continue to harm our civilian population to tell them that their cause of violence irrationality and disrespect for the peoples will is lost Therefore the armed forces urge the terrorist forces to surrender lay down their arms cease the violence and join civilian life in peace and harmony This will allow us as the armed forces and an institution to respect their lives and integrate them into society Together today tomorrow and always we can build a nation replete with love wellbeing peace and faith in God","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0820","doctext":"eduardo colorado attorney general of el salvador stated today that there is a plan possibly prepared by the guerrillas to attack salvadoran bishops and create greater problems for the government of alfredo cristiani in a news conference the official said that it would be advisable for the bishops to leave the country or not appear in public colorado who did not want want to provide further details about the alleged plan said that the main target might be msgr gregorio rosa chavez auxiliary bishop of san salvador since several of his relatives are guerrillas the attorney general did not rule out the possibility that persons who have lost relatives in the war might carry out the plan that might be organized by the terrorists to create a greater crises for the government the attorney general said he sent a letter to pope john paul ii asking him to remove from the country the bishops who reportedly support the socalled peoples church according to colorado this peoples church is responsible in part for the violence in the country he did not specify which bishops are mentioned in the letter sent to the pope but various sources insist he is referring to archbishop arturo rivera y damas and auxiliary bishop rosa chavez who support a political solution to the conflict in the country in the letter the attorney general suggests that pope john paul ii remove these salvadoran bishops since he insists it is 1000 times better to prevent these incidents than to have to investigate them the attorney generals letter to the pope was sent 2 days after six jesuits five spaniards and one salvadoran and two women were killed in san salvador by a group of 30 to 40 men wearing military uniforms according to witnesses","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0820","doctext":"Eduardo Colorado the Attorney General of El Salvador announced today a potential scheme likely orchestrated by guerrillas to attack Salvadoran bishops and escalate issues for Alfredo Cristianis government During a press briefing he advised bishops to either leave the country or avoid public appearances Colorado who refrained from divulging more about the supposed plot hinted that the primary target could be Msgr Gregorio Rosa Chavez the auxiliary bishop of San Salvador due to his familial ties with guerrillas He did not dismiss the possibility of individuals who have lost family members in the war executing the plan which might be organized by terrorists to intensify the governments crises Colorado mentioned that he had written to Pope John Paul II urging him to remove bishops who allegedly support the peoples church from the country He claimed this peoples church partly fuels the nations violence Though he did not name specific bishops in the letter sources suggest he referred to Archbishop Arturo Rivera y Damas and Auxiliary Bishop Rosa Chavez both advocates for a political resolution to the conflict In the letter the attorney general recommended the Pope remove these bishops arguing it is 1000 times better to prevent these incidents than to have to investigate them The letter to the Pope was dispatched two days after 30 to 40 men wearing military uniforms killed six Jesuits five Spaniards and one Salvadoran and two women in San Salvador according to witnesses","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0821","doctext":"the armed forces maintain control in the capital after 6 number as heard days of intense battles between the army and the terrorist criminals of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front the salvadoran armed forces have shown their professionalism by achieving total control in the capital the locations where there were the biggest problems the slopes of san jacinto hill in the south and soyapango ciudad delgado mejicanos and zacamil have been retaken by the army during the weekend even though the army had dislodged the marxist leninists from mejicanos civilian access to that area has not been permitted because the guerrillas mined the entrances to several neighborhoods and several houses of people who did not cooperate with them in ciudad delgado armed forces soldiers fought small groups of guerrillas who had hidden in houses and who put up some resistance which was quickly controlled by the armed forces the armed forces maintain absolute control over amatepec and ciudad credisa neighborhoods onward brave soldiers continue fighting to keep our fatherland free with guarantees for all honest salvadorans","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0821","doctext":"The armed forces have successfully maintained control over the capital Following six days of fierce conflict between the army and the terrorist factions of the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front the Salvadoran armed forces have demonstrated their professionalism by securing complete control of the capital Key areas of contention including the slopes of San Jacinto Hill in the south and the neighborhoods of Soyapango Ciudad Delgado Mejicanos and Zacamil were recaptured by the army over the weekend Despite driving the MarxistLeninists out of Mejicanos civilian entry has been restricted due to guerrillas mining access points and certain homes of noncooperative residents In Ciudad Delgado soldiers encountered small groups of guerrillas who had taken refuge in houses but resistance was swiftly quashed by the armed forces The military maintains unquestioned control over the Amatepec and Ciudad Credisa neighborhoods Brave soldiers are urged to continue their fight to preserve the freedom of the fatherland ensuring safety for all honest Salvadorans","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0822","doctext":"the salvadoran capital which has been the scene of fierce fighting between the salvadoran army and guerrillas over the past week is slowly returning to normal for the first time in 9 days many businesses and workplaces opened their doors and many buses were operating after many days in which most vehicles on the streets were ambulances official or military vehicles and vehicles belonging to newsmen the capital awakened today to heavy traffic with buses taxis trucks and private vehicles the 24hour curfew decreed by the armed forces in the densely populated neighborhoods of ayutuxtepeque cuscatancingo and mejicanos in the northwestern part of san salvador was suspended salvadoran president aflredo cristiani announced on television last night the state of siege and curfew however will remain in effect from 1800 in the evening until 0600 in the morning in two outlying neighborhoods of the capital guerrilla redoubts and soldiers have continued to clash particularly in the neighborhoods of apopa ciudad delgado and soyapango private vehicles cannot operate in much of mejicanos neighborhood one of the main guerrilla bastions last week as a result of the trenches dug by the rebels and debris piled on the streets from destroyed buildings and homes the situation is also returning to normal in some parts of the interior except for some cities such as san miguel in the east and zacatecoluca in the south where there is still fierce fighting in which elite army units are involved in the capital city the red cross and other humantarian assistance organizations are beginning the tasks of cleaning up the rubble and rebuilding thousands of homes affected by the fighting and bombing according to the preliminary assessments international red cross sources said that some 50000 persons have had to abandon their homes and are lodged in churches stadiums schools and other buildings set up as temporary lodgings international emergency assistance has also begun to arrive bringing first aid for the many civilians who were wounded and are being treated in the hospitals where hundreds of the more than 1000 who were treated last week remain according to salvadoran hospital sources president alfredo cristiano reported on a radio and television network that a few redoubts guerrilla redoubts remain that the armed forces have continued to advance and that the situation will be totally controlled soon he said that the war victims will be given economic assistance and that his cabinet will implement reconstruction programs with which he invited the private sector to cooperate the state radio is celebrating the defeat of the red hordes of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln in a tone of resounding victory constantly rendering tribute to the leaders and soldiers of the battalions that have participated in expelling the guerrillas from the capital and other cities the terrorists fled in disarray according to the state radio which commented on the military situation that circles close to the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front interpreted as a tactical withdrawal the fighting and bombings in the capital and other parts of the country have left a toll of more than 1000 dead hundreds wounded and tens of thousands homeless","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0822","doctext":"The Salvadoran capital which has been embroiled in intense clashes between the Salvadoran army and guerrilla fighters over the past week is gradually resuming normalcy For the first time in nine days numerous businesses and workplaces have reopened and many buses have resumed service After several days dominated by ambulances official or military vehicles and newsmens cars the capital experienced heavy traffic today with buses taxis trucks and private cars filling the streets The 24hour curfew imposed by the armed forces in the densely populated neighborhoods of Ayutuxtepeque Cuscatancingo and Mejicanos in northwestern San Salvador has been lifted as announced by Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani on television last night However the state of siege and curfew will still be enforced from 6 PM to 6 AM Clashes between guerrilla strongholds and soldiers persist in two outlying neighborhoods of the capital particularly in Apopa Ciudad Delgado and Soyapango Private vehicles are unable to operate in much of the Mejicanos neighborhood a major guerrilla stronghold last week due to trenches dug by rebels and debris from destroyed buildings and homes cluttering the streets The situation is also stabilizing in some interior regions except for cities like San Miguel in the east and Zacatecoluca in the south which are still witnessing fierce fighting involving elite army units In the capital the Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations are beginning to clean up rubble and rebuild thousands of homes affected by the fighting and bombings based on preliminary assessments International Red Cross sources reported that around 50000 people have been displaced and are now sheltering in churches stadiums schools and other temporary accommodations International emergency assistance has started to arrive providing first aid to numerous civilians who were injured and are currently being treated in hospitals where hundreds of the over 1000 treated last week remain according to Salvadoran hospital sources President Alfredo Cristiani stated on a radio and television broadcast that a few guerrilla redoubts remain the armed forces are making progress and the situation will be fully controlled soon He assured that war victims will receive economic aid and that his cabinet will launch reconstruction programs urging the private sector to join these efforts State radio is celebrating the defeat of the red hordes of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN with triumphant tones constantly honoring the leaders and soldiers of the battalions that participated in driving the guerrillas out of the capital and other cities According to state radio the terrorists fled in disarray though circles close to the FMLN interpreted the military situation as a tactical withdrawal The fighting and bombings in the capital and other regions have resulted in over 1000 deaths hundreds of injuries and tens of thousands of people left homeless","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0823","doctext":"a friend of the jesuit priests the first to arrive on the scene said that he counted some 500 or 600 bullet holes he said that these shots were fired from some distance with a machinegun set up on a tripod the priests were also later shot in a garden nearby according to information that the society of jesus received following their own reconstruction of the crime which they have released to the authorities investigating the case the killers approximately 30 men in uniform arrived shortly before 0230 they machinegunned the house before entering dragged the priests out put them in front of a wall that is still stained with blood and shot them the priests were also shot in the head with a longrange weapon however these shots were fired from some distance a lawyer helping in the investigation of this case and who has asked to remain unidentified said that this was determined because there were no gunpowder marks on the victims at the time the crime was carried out a curfew was being observed throughout the city words indistinct and the house where the priests lived was surrounded by soldiers together with this information gathered by several institutions and prominent persons to prove that the murder was carried out by soldiers we must stress that the house was also searched by the soldiers 2 days before the crime was committed a jesuit priest who was describing the scene said that only the area previously searched by the soldiers was destroyed he said that the library was burned and the rooms had been ransacked according to the priest 5000 that father ignacio ellacuria had received in barcelona part of an award given the university were taken from one of the rooms the use of longrange weapons would also explain why the brains of the dead were scattered about this was seen by the first persons who arrived on the scene others said that the bodies were destroyed because ak47 and m16 assault rifles were used in the attack the bodies were so utterly destroyed that embalming was not possible this was reported to acanefe by society of jesus superior jose maria tojeira regarding the two murdered women the cook elba julia ramos and her 15yearold daughter marisela all indicates that they were machinegunned in the small room where they slept there was so much blood that it seeped under the door and a vertebra and pieces of a skull can still be seen under a sofa in the small room the preliminary investigations seem to indicate that the victims were not tortured as earlier reports had stated meanwhile salvadoran president alfredo cristiani reportedly said yesterday that the armed forces high command has not ruled out the possibility that the killers of the six jesuit priests could have been soldiers they have not ruled out the possibility that soldiers could have killed the priests and they are determined to investigate the incident and punish the responsible parties this was said by the salvadoran president in statements to acanefe and other foreign news agencies cristiani who insisted on the need to avoid unfounded conclusions added that the military does not think it will be affected by something done by individual members of the institution we can clearly see now that there are some contradictions at this moment there are three positions there is the position of us ambassador william walker he is like an ostrich with its head buried in the sand there is proof that rules out all doubt how can 40 men in uniform be in a militarized area for 60 minutes and not hear shots being fired and bombs exploding why did the army not send in troops to find out what happened only a few blocks from colonel rene emilio ponces office the 40 men were in the area for a whole hour they had already searched father ellacurias home our question for william walker if this was not done by the armed forces then why were they there searching the premises for a whole hour and even stealing 5000 they searched drawer by drawer the disorder they left behind was quite evident in the clips shown on television they searched the area for an hour to see what they the murderers could find to steal however ambassador william walker says that he does not know if the army committed the crime continued","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0823","doctext":"A friend of the Jesuit priests who was the first to arrive at the scene reported counting around 500 to 600 bullet holes He noted that these shots were fired from a distance using a machine gun on a tripod The priests were later found shot in a nearby garden According to the Society of Jesuss investigation which they shared with authorities about 30 men in uniform arrived at around 0230 machinegunned the house dragged the priests outside positioned them against a bloodstained wall and shot them Additionally the priests were shot in the head from a distance with a longrange weapon as determined by the absence of gunpowder marks This incident took place during a citywide curfew and the house was surrounded by soldiers It is critical to note that the house had been searched by soldiers two days before the crime A Jesuit priest reported that only the areas previously searched by soldiers were destroyed including the burned library and ransacked rooms He also mentioned that 5000 which Father Ignacio Ellacuría had received from an award in Barcelona was stolen from one of the rooms The use of longrange weapons could explain the scattered brain matter observed by the first responders Witnesses also said that AK47 and M16 assault rifles were used in the attack leaving the bodies so devastated that embalming was not possible as reported by Society of Jesus Superior Jose Maria Tojeira Regarding the two murdered women cook Elba Julia Ramos and her 15yearold daughter Marisela evidence indicates they were machinegunned in their small sleeping quarters resulting in blood seeping under the door and vertebrae and skull fragments visible under a sofa Preliminary investigations suggest the victims were not tortured contrary to earlier reports Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani stated that the armed forces high command has not ruled out the possibility that soldiers were responsible for the priests deaths and is committed to investigating and punishing those responsible He stressed the importance of avoiding premature conclusions noting that the military institution should not be judged by the actions of individual members There are conflicting perspectives on the issue including US Ambassador William Walkers stance Questions arise about how 40 men in uniform could be in a militarized area for an hour without hearing gunshots and explosions and why the army did not respond to the incident occurring close to Colonel Rene Emilio Ponces office These men had already searched Father Ellacurías home and spent an hour going through the premises even stealing 5000 The chaos they left was evident in television clips raising questions about Ambassador Walkers claim of uncertainty regarding the armys involvement","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0824","doctext":"as we said earlier there are three positions this proves that there are contradictions surrounding this case there is william walker acting like an ostrich with his head stuck in the ground and there is cristianis position the death squad member who wears a tie who words indistinct after the international community words indistinct and who said that rash judgment should not be passed and that no one should be in a hurry to accuse the government or anyone else and there is also the general staff and defense ministry position blaming the fmln why if it is true that there is a civilian government in el salvador then why can the defense minister appear before the television cameras contradicting cristiani going against what cristiani had said who gives the orders here larios or cristiani if cristiani gives the orders then the defense minister must obey cristiani and refrain from making accusations before a serious investigation is held however this is not the case this further proves what we have been saying the civilian mask fell on saturday the defense ministry holds the real power in the country the defense ministry censors the press the soldiers are the ones censoring the television stations and not the arena nationalist republican alliance followers or other civilians the general staff the soldiers are gagging the press imposing the state of siege giving the final orders it is important to look into this closely because gen larios in an empty speech we heard him deliver a rhetorical and empty speech accused the fmln of killing the priests and said that the army controls the country we point out these contradictions words indistinct by saying that they did not do it that the armed forces did not do it the defense minister admitted that he did it that he is one of the killers that is what gen larios is saying that is what he said in his public statement words indistinct no doubt and the international community has words indistinct we do not believe in the governments investigations because we have past examples of it we have monsignor romeros case and we have the case of the revolutionary democratic front leaders who a few years ago were arrested in broad daylight during a police operation however not a single soldier has been punished we do not believe in cristianis justice the international community is putting on the pressure and cristiani will have to do something he will probably put up some act the us congress also has its eyes on el salvador they are debating the issue of aid to el salvador there is something else the us congress must think about the us department of state said that it is pleased with the way cristiani acted in the face of the fmln offensive this means that the us department of state has approved the dropping of white phosphorus over zacamil and the destruction of 500 homes this means that the us department of state has approved the killing of the jesuit priests and also the massacre of several salvadoran citizens who were taken from their homes and killed on the same black night when the jesuit priests were killed","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0824","doctext":"As previously mentioned there are three perspectives illustrating the contradictions in this situation William Walker acts like an ostrich burying his head in the sand Cristiani the death squad member in a suit has urged against rash judgments and quick accusations towards the government Meanwhile the general staff and defense ministry blame the FMLN This raises a question If El Salvador has a civilian government why does the defense minister contradict Cristiani on television Who is in charge here Larios or Cristiani If Cristiani is in command the defense minister should follow his lead and avoid making accusations without a thorough investigation This scenario supports our claim that the civilian facade fell on Saturday revealing the defense ministrys true power The defense ministry not ARENA or other civilians censors the press and controls television stations The general staff and soldiers impose the state of siege and issue final orders General Larios in a hollow speech accused the FMLN of killing the priests and claimed the army controls the country highlighting these contradictions By denying involvement the defense minister implied his own guilt as stated by General Larios We distrust the governments investigations recalling past cases like Monsignor Romeros and the Revolutionary Democratic Front leaders arrests with no soldier ever punished International pressure is mounting on Cristiani and he may resort to theatrics The US Congress is scrutinizing aid to El Salvador and the State Departments approval of Cristianis response to the FMLN offensive suggests endorsement of using white phosphorus over Zacamil destroying 500 homes killing Jesuit priests and massacring Salvadoran citizens that same night","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0825","doctext":"reliable sources have informed the national network that guillermo rojas the leftist trade union leader died in soyapango municipality where heavy combat between the salvadoran army and the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln criminal terrorists has taken place guillermo rojas was one of the top leaders of the trade union of salvadoran social security institute workers stiss and founding member of the leftist unts national union of salvadoran workers a front for the marxistleninist fmln groups the sources added that the circumstances surrounding guillermo rojas death have yet to be clarified","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0825","doctext":"Trustworthy sources have reported to the national network that the leftist trade union leader Guillermo Rojas has died in Soyapango municipality amid heavy clashes between the Salvadoran army and the criminal terrorists of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN Guillermo Rojas was a prominent leader of the Salvadoran Social Security Institute Workers trade union STISS and a founding member of the leftist National Union of Salvadoran Workers UNTS associated with the MarxistLeninist FMLN groups The sources also mentioned that the details surrounding Guillermo Rojas death remain unclear","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0826","doctext":"here is a very important point that us ambassador william walker should take into consideration ambassador walker seems to be a very bad investigator as he is still in the dark as regards the cowardly murder of the jesuit priests after the funeral of the jesuit priests the us ambassador still expressed doubts regarding the authors of this crime well we have received a report stating that the murderers of the jesuits fired more than 500 shots and stayed in the residence of the slain priests for 1 hour in other words 40 men in the uniform of the salvadoran army were a few blocks from the general staff participating in shooting that lasted several minutes and remained in there for 1 hour in an area under the armys control in an area under the control of the general staff we have a question for the us ambassador how could 40 men in salvadoran armed forces uniforms and with police and army patrols only a few meters away from the jesuits residence remain in that place for 1 hour if they were not members of the armed forces ambassador william walker if you still have any shame tell the world and answer this question if the armed forces general staff did not kill the jesuit priests how could the murderers as this international dispatch says remain in the residence for 1 hour after the heavy shooting after killing the priests with machineguns in tripods as the cable says we will read this dispatch which is being read all over the world maybe william walker does not even read international dispatches because he cynically said after the priests funeral that he had no evidence or indication that the crime was committed by the armed forces well ambassador william walker we will read this dispatch to you the word indistinct in uniform who killed six jesuit priests and two companions in san salvador on thursday fired more than 500 shots and remained at the scene of the crime for almost 1 hour we repeat they were in the priests residence for almost 1 hour according to private investigations conducted by various institutions a few hours before the funeral the scene of the crime reveals some of the circumstances concerning the machinegunning of the priests continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0826","doctext":"The US ambassador William Walker must consider a critical point Ambassador Walker appears to be an ineffective investigator as he remains clueless about the cowardly murder of the Jesuit priests Even after the priests funeral he doubted the identity of the perpetrators According to a report the murderers of the Jesuits fired over 500 shots and lingered at the residence for an hour This incident involved 40 men in the uniform of the Salvadoran army just blocks from the general staff engaging in a prolonged shootout and staying for an hour in an area controlled by the army A pertinent question arises for the US ambassador How could 40 men in Salvadoran armed forces uniforms with police and army patrols nearby remain at the crime scene for an hour if they were not members of the armed forces Ambassador Walker if you still possess any integrity tell the world if the armed forces general staff didnt kill the priests how did the murderersaccording to this international dispatchremain at the scene for an hour after the intense machinegunning as the report indicates This dispatch is being read globally but perhaps Walker doesnt read international reports as he cynically claimed after the funeral that he had no evidence implicating the armed forces So Ambassador Walker heres the dispatch for you the men in uniform who killed six Jesuit priests and two companions in San Salvador on Thursday fired over 500 shots and stayed at the crime scene for nearly an hour We emphasize they remained in the priests residence for almost an hour based on private investigations by various institutions Hours before the funeral the crime scene revealed details about the machinegunning of the priests","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0827","doctext":"the three spanish members of the international peace brigades freed today by the salvadoran national guard said that the authorities ordered them to leave the country because they were suspected of collaborating with terrorist delinquents we are being thrown out of the country said frances riera one of the spaniards detained this morning together with his fellow countrymen esther domenech and luis perez a guatemalan under refuge at the episcopal church and another three foreigners a colombian a canadian and an american riera said they were detained at 1005 gmt while the city was under curfew and under a state of siege and that national guard members knocked on the door entered separated us took the foreigners aside and delivered us an anticommunist harangue they told us they were arresting us for our own protection because foreigners were being threatened by terrorist delinquents at the national guard we were made to sign a statement in which we appear as suspects of collaborating with terrorist delinquents riera added the three spaniards are at the spanish embassy after ambassador francisco cadiz immediately went into action to get them freed a total of 15 people were detained nine of them salvadorans and we know nothing of their whereabouts riera said he added that they had remained in detention for over 1 hour stressing that we were never mistreated nor were we asked any questions riera said that there are more than 135 people at the episcopal church who were left homeless by the war and more are expected today people have to remain there at the episcopal church because they have no place to go there are no places left after the salvadoran air force bombings riera stressed he added that the church has evidence that whole neighborhoods were set on fire riera reported that at the end of august armed men dressed in military uniforms entered his home and intimidated us the three freed spaniards will return as soon as possible to madrid via guatemala a spokesman for the spanish embassy in san salvador reported","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0827","doctext":"Today the Salvadoran National Guard released three Spanish members of the International Peace Brigades who stated that they were ordered to leave the country due to suspicions of aiding terrorist delinquents Frances Riera one of the detained Spaniards along with Esther Domenech and Luis Perez a Guatemalan refugee at the Episcopal Church and three other foreignersa Colombian a Canadian and an Americanremarked We are being expelled from the country They were detained at 1005 GMT while the city was under a curfew and a state of siege Riera recounted how National Guard members knocked on their door entered separated them took the foreigners aside and gave an anticommunist speech They told us they were arresting us for our protection as foreigners were being threatened by terrorist delinquents At the National Guard we were made to sign a statement indicating we were suspected of collaborating with terrorist delinquents Riera explained The Spanish embassy under Ambassador Francisco Cadiz acted promptly to secure their release In total 15 people were detained including nine Salvadorans whose whereabouts remain unknown Riera confirmed they were detained for over an hour without mistreatment or questioning He highlighted that more than 135 people displaced by the war are currently at the Episcopal Church with more expected to arrive People have no place to go and must stay at the church because the Salvadoran Air Force bombings have left no other options he emphasized Riera also mentioned that the church has evidence of entire neighborhoods being set on fire He recalled that at the end of August armed men in military uniforms entered his home and intimidated us The three freed Spaniards plan to return to Madrid via Guatemala as soon as possible according to a spokesman for the Spanish embassy in San Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0828","doctext":"the main command of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln has expressed serious concern at the direct us interference in the salvadoran conflict on friday the northern quarters of the countrys capital san salvador were once again subjected to massive bombardments by military aircraft in which us pilots took part a report from the insurgent venceremos radio station says according to fmln intelligence data us pilots arrived in el salvador 13 november and are taking part in combat operations conducted by army subunits in densely populated quarters of the capital approximately 500 homes in the capitals sakamil name as transliterated quarter were destroyed as a result of bomb strikes and missile bombardment by salvadoran aircraft journalists accredited in this country reported over the telephone they attest that the salvadoran air force are using missiles and probably napalm","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0828","doctext":"The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN has voiced grave concerns over direct US involvement in the Salvadoran conflict On Friday military aircraft including US pilots executed a heavy attack on the northern sections of San Salvador according to the insurgent Venceremos radio station FMLN intelligence indicates that US pilots arrived in El Salvador on November 13 and are participating in combat operations within densely populated areas of the capital Journalists in the region reported via phone that around 500 homes in the Sakamil neighborhood of the capital were demolished due to bomb strikes and missile bombardments by the Salvadoran air force These reports also confirm that the Salvadoran air force is deploying missiles and probably napalm","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0829","doctext":"president george bush has said that the united states intends to continue military and economic aid to el salvador the scene of fierce clashes recently between salvadorean insurgents and the proamerican regimes army speaking at the andrews air force base maryland on monday the president strongly criticised the prevailing congressional sentiments in favour of the termination of aid to the salvadorean government this concept of the congress of some members talking about cutting off aid to el salvador is absolutely unacceptable to me as president he said we support president cristiani and his efforts to restore order bush said the president accused the farabundo marti national liberation front fighting for national independence and democracy of being financed by marxists meanwhile the volume of washingtons military and economic aid to the salvadorean regime is known to exceed 15 million dollars to continue to have a handful of countries around a very small handful supporting the outdated concept of marxist guerrillas is unacceptable to the united states the president said and i am to tell the congress of the united states that i will not accept as president a cut off of aid to el salvador he said the president said we cannot condone killing in el salvador ignoring the fact that the notorious death squads paramilitary extreme rightwing formations have killed scores of thousands of civilians in the past few years civilians suspected of links with guerrillas are immediately executed the american press has reported according to the associated press there are 55 american military advisers in el salvador some of them involved in terroristic death squad operations as well as many us secret service employees","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0829","doctext":"President George Bush has affirmed that the United States will persist in providing military and economic support to El Salvador which has recently witnessed intense conflicts between Salvadoran insurgents and the proAmerican governments forces Addressing the audience at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Monday Bush sharply criticized the current congressional inclination towards ending aid to the Salvadoran government He declared The idea of Congress some members in particular discussing the cessation of aid to El Salvador is utterly unacceptable to me as President Bush expressed support for President Cristiani and his attempts to reestablish order He accused the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front which is fighting for independence and democracy of receiving funding from Marxists It is known that Washingtons military and economic assistance to the Salvadoran regime surpasses 15 million dollars Bush stated It is intolerable to the United States to have a few countries still backing the outdated concept of Marxist guerrillas He insisted I will inform Congress that as President I will not tolerate a halt in aid to El Salvador Bush also mentioned We cannot condone the killings in El Salvador overlooking the fact that the infamous death squads which are extreme rightwing paramilitary groups have murdered tens of thousands of civilians in recent years The American press has reported that civilians suspected of guerrilla connections are immediately executed According to the Associated Press there are 55 American military advisors in El Salvador with some participating in the terroristic actions of the death squads along with numerous US secret service agents","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0830","doctext":"a dispatch from the capital reaching our station at 0715 1315 gmt this morning states at this moment 0715 fighting has intensified in the vicinity of the sheraton hotel as well as in the zona rosa police patrols are being ambushed in san benito and escalon neighborhood which are exclusive residential districts of the hihg army command and the oligarchy fierce fighting is taking place in the capital according to reports reaching our station at 0715 this morning","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0830","doctext":"A report from the capital received at 0715 1315 GMT states that intense fighting is occurring near the Sheraton Hotel and in the Zona Rosa Police patrols in the San Benito and Escalon neighborhoods areas home to high army officials and the elite are being ambushed According to the reports received at our station at 0715 this morning fierce battles are taking place in the capital","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0831","doctext":"we have seen dispatches released by us news agencies reporting that the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front has taken hostages the fmln does not take hostages our actions are not against foreigners therefore no hostages have been taken the fmln ensures the safety of all foreigners who may be trapped in the areas of conflict areas throughout the country the fmln does not take hostages it is not the way the fmln operates therefore once and for all we wish to state that there are no foreigners being held hostage by the fmln the fmln does not take hostages therefore the information being released by the us news agencies is not true the fmln does not take hostages there is no reason why we should take hostages we are not terrorists we do not hold foreigners hostage as some us news agencies are reporting we will be releasing a communique on this matter shortly however we wish to state that the fmln does not take hostages the foreign dispatches released are groundless the dispatches state that the fmln is holding foreigners hostage that is not true we do not take hostages it is not our policy we are clarifying this for the diplomatic corps and international community we do not want them to be caught off guard by the information being released by foreign news agencies there are no hostages taking hostages is not our policy if a foreign citizen us citizen or any other foreigner is trapped in areas of conflict the fmln will ensure his safety our fighters have been ordered to protect the physical integrity of any citizen affected by the current situation in el salvador we wish to be very clear that there are no hostages it is not the fmln policy to hold hostages","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0831","doctext":"US news agencies have released reports claiming that the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front has taken hostages This is categorically false The FMLN does not engage in taking hostages particularly not foreign nationals Our operations are not directed against foreigners and we ensure the safety of all noncombatants in conflict zones throughout the country The FMLN reiterates that no hostages have been taken this is not our modus operandi The claims made by US news outlets are unfounded We have no reason to take hostages as we are not terrorists Contrary to the reports we do not hold foreign nationals hostage A formal statement will be issued soon to address this misinformation The FMLN emphasizes that the reports suggesting we are holding foreigners hostage are baseless We are providing this clarification for the diplomatic community and international observers to prevent any misunderstanding caused by these erroneous reports If any foreign citizen whether American or from another country is caught in conflict areas the FMLN guarantees their safety Our fighters have been instructed to protect the wellbeing of all citizens affected by the current situation in El Salvador We want to make it abundantly clear that taking hostages is not part of FMLN policy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0832","doctext":"we briefly interrupt our scheduled program to bring you a last minute report according to afp reliable eyewitnesses have reported that the salvadoran guerrillas this morning occupied the sheraton hotel located in escalon neighborhood northeastern san salvador oas secretary general joao baena soares is currently staying at the sheraton hotel farabundo marti national liberation front fmln rebels reportedly positioned themselves on the roof of the hotel where secretary general baena soares is staying shortly before 0830 1430 gmt according to a reliable source at 0830 the rebels had not captured baena soares the source added that baena soares personal bodyguards were killed in the clashes that continue around the hotel it was also learned that helicopters were bombing the escalon neighborhood where the rebels raised barricades early this morning with the apparent intention of isolating the area an unidentified and nervous sounding person who manned the sheraton hotel switchboard early this morning told a reporter that he could not transfer any calls and hung up abruptly since 0630 1230 gmt the telephones at the sheraton hotel are not being answered","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0832","doctext":"We interrupt our regular program to deliver a breaking report According to AFP reliable eyewitnesses have claimed that Salvadoran guerrillas this morning took control of the Sheraton Hotel in the Escalon neighborhood northeastern San Salvador OAS Secretary General Joao Baena Soares is currently staying at this hotel Rebels from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN reportedly took up positions on the hotels roof shortly before 0830 1430 GMT A reliable source indicated that by 0830 the rebels had not captured Baena Soares but his personal bodyguards were killed in the ongoing clashes around the hotel Additionally helicopters have been bombing the Escalon neighborhood where the rebels had erected barricades earlier this morning to seemingly isolate the area A nervoussounding unidentified individual at the Sheraton Hotel switchboard told a reporter early this morning that he couldnt transfer any calls and abruptly hung up Since 0630 1230 GMT the hotel telephones have not been answered","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0833","doctext":"imevision correspondent for central america epigmenio ibarra was detained by the salvadoran armed forces for a few hours after being in a car accident in merliot neighborhood ibarra was released last night and taken to a hospital were he is being taken care of our reports state that his condition is stable epigmenio ibarra known for his important and outstanding incursions into the salvadoran battlefield has been the victim of frequent salvadoran armed forces attacks we the imevision workers repudiate this attack on epigmenio ibarra who was arrested and released last night clashes between the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln and the salvadoran army resumed yesterday afternoon after a period of apparent calm in el salvador shooting in escalon san benito and merliot neighborhoods worsened after the air force bombed the densely populated area clandestine radio venceremos has asserted that the areas occupied by the rebels during the last few days continue under their control there is heavy fighting between the guerrillas and the government forces in zacatecoluca department and northern san salvador is under fmln control begin recording fmln commander jorge melendez we trust that despite the enormous bloodshed the way in which the army is facing our attacks reaffirms the absolute justice and legitimacy of our struggle end recording the army has been unable to advance due to the the guerrilla tactics begin recording unidentified army member at present our men are entering the area and combing the area block by block because we have too many civilians in this area end recording thousands of salvadorans have sought refuge in churches and red cross buildings oas secretary general joao baena soares has visited the areas most afffected by the fighting in washington president george bush refused to withdraw the us aid for salvadoran president alfredo cristianis government meanwhile salvadoran foreign minister jose manuel pacas has rejected all possibilities of a dialogue with the fmln rebels in venezuela it was reported that the round of talks between the guerrilla movement and the salvadoran government scheduled to be held this week was suspended for an indefinite period","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0833","doctext":"Epigmenio Ibarra a correspondent for Imevision in Central America was detained for several hours by the Salvadoran armed forces following a car accident in the Merliot neighborhood He was released last night and is currently receiving medical care at a hospital where his condition is reported to be stable Ibarra noted for his significant and courageous coverage of the Salvadoran conflict has frequently been targeted by the armed forces The Imevision team condemns this recent incident involving Ibarra who was briefly arrested and then released Hostilities between the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN and the Salvadoran army resumed yesterday afternoon breaking a shortlived peace in El Salvador Gunfire intensified in the Escalon San Benito and Merliot neighborhoods following an air force bombing in a heavily populated area According to clandestine Radio Venceremos areas recently seized by the rebels remain under their control Intense battles continue in the Zacatecoluca department with northern San Salvador also under FMLNs control FMLN commander Jorge Melendez stated that the fierce resistance from the army validates the righteousness and legitimacy of their struggle The armys progress has been hindered by guerrilla tactics An unidentified army member reported that troops are meticulously searching the area block by block due to the presence of many civilians Thousands of Salvadorans have taken refuge in churches and Red Cross buildings OAS Secretary General Joao Baena Soares visited the most affected areas In Washington President George Bush declined to withdraw US support for Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristianis government Concurrently Salvadoran Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Pacas dismissed any prospects of negotiating with the FMLN rebels In Venezuela it was disclosed that the scheduled talks between the guerrilla movement and the Salvadoran government have been postponed indefinitely","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0834","doctext":"in an irrational act of criminal terrorism a group of fmln farabundo marti national liberation front outlaws occupied part of the sheraton hotel facilities with the malevolent intention of taking the oas secretary general hostage thanks to quick action by the glorious armed forces the oas secretary general is now under the protection of special units who are in the process of evacuating him from the site the visit to our country by distinguished oas secretary general baena soares has a peaceful purpose therefore we totally condemn the fmln making him an objective of its terrorist actions the salvadoran government strongly condemns this action at the same time it urges the international community to join the outcry of all civilized and democratic nations that condemn the fmln for this cowardly attack on the oas secretary general","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0834","doctext":"In a senseless act of criminal terrorism a faction of FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front outlaws seized a portion of the Sheraton Hotel with the sinister aim of kidnapping the OAS Secretary General Fortunately swift intervention by our valiant armed forces has placed the OAS Secretary General Baena Soares under the protection of special units who are currently extracting him from the premises The visit of the esteemed OAS Secretary General to our country was intended to be peaceful We therefore unequivocally denounce the FMLN for targeting him with their terrorist actions The Salvadoran government strongly condemns this incident and calls on the international community to join in the condemnation expressed by all civilized and democratic nations against the FMLN for this cowardly assault on the OAS Secretary General","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0835","doctext":"the armed forces has foiled the terrorist attempt to kidnap the oas secretary general in this capital specialized army troops this morning foiled an attempt by the fmln terrorist groups to kidnap oas secretary general joao clemente baena soares who was staying at the el salvador sheraton hotel in the escalon neighborhood in the northwestern part of the capital troops of the bracamonte battalion and the cavalry regiment supported by the air force surrounded the area while two groups of specially trained units entered the hotel the first group provided maximum protection to the illustrious oas secretary general while the second group overpowered the group of extremists who had entered the hotel lobby with the intention of kidnapping baena soares the troops are currently cleaning up the small diversionary operations of the terrorists in the vicinity of the club campestre at the end of general escalon drive close to the warehouses of the central electoral council and the extension of 75th avenue north at the present time in a desperate attempt to save their lives due to the speedy reaction of the armed forces the terrorist group that had intended to kidnap the oas secretary general took a group of hotel guests as hostages and are holding them captive on one of the floors of the hotel the armed forces expects to resolve this situation in a favorable manner in the next few hours and they are trying to ensure the physical wellbeing of the hostages","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0835","doctext":"The armed forces have thwarted a kidnapping attempt targeting OAS Secretary General Joao Clemente Baena Soares in the capital Early this morning specialized army units disrupted an FMLN terrorist groups plan to abduct Baena Soares who was staying at the El Salvador Sheraton Hotel in the northwestern Escalon neighborhood The Bracamonte Battalion and the Cavalry Regiment with air force support secured the area while two specially trained units entered the hotel One unit ensured maximum protection for the distinguished OAS Secretary General while the other subdued the extremists who had infiltrated the hotel lobby intending to kidnap Baena Soares Currently troops are addressing minor diversionary tactics by the terrorists near Club Campestre at the end of General Escalon Drive close to the warehouses of the Central Electoral Council and the extension of 75th Avenue North In a desperate bid to escape due to the swift response of the armed forces the terrorist group that planned to kidnap Baena Soares has taken several hotel guests hostage on one of the hotel floors The armed forces anticipate resolving the situation favorably within the next few hours and are working diligently to ensure the hostages safety","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0836","doctext":"authorized spokespersons have informed the national netowrk that armored personnel carriers were used to evacuate the 20 persons being held hostage by the terrorist farabundo marti national liberation front fmln criminals at the sheraton hotel the spokespersons added that the hostages have been taken to a safe place the hostages were us citizens who were taken hostage when the cowardly fmln killers attacked the hotel in an attempt to kidnap oas secretary general joao baena soares baena soares is also under the protection of a special armed forces corps regarding the condition of the 20 hostages one was reported to have a leg injury the injured hostage is a us citizen who works for aid the cowardly fmln killers through their clandestine radio station is broadcasting lies in an attempt to lift the morale of its members the international community knows the truth our glorious armed forces have the situation under control","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0836","doctext":"Authorized spokespersons have informed the national network that armored personnel carriers were utilized to evacuate the 20 hostages held by the terrorist Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN criminals at the Sheraton Hotel They added that the hostages have been relocated to a secure location The hostages who were US citizens were taken during the cowardly attack by FMLN killers as they attempted to kidnap OAS Secretary General Joao Baena Soares Baena Soares is currently under the protection of a special armed forces unit Among the 20 hostages one US citizen an AID worker has sustained a leg injury Meanwhile the cowardly FMLN killers are spreading false information through their clandestine radio station to boost their members morale However the international community is aware of the truth and our esteemed armed forces have the situation firmly under control","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0837","doctext":"well we believe that today it is particularly important to hear the remarks of comrade castro of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln in this program i consider it particularly important because the latest reports we are receiving state that the guerrillas are carrying out a tactical retreat a tactical redeployment i would like to ask you castro what the objectives behind this tactical retreat or redeployment of the guerrilla movement are castro following 10 days of fighting in various places in the country especially in san salvador where the regime conducted criminal bombings going as far as using phosphorous bombs and to avoid further loss of civilian lives that is of people directly involved in the fighting the fmln has decided to carry out a tactical retreat in order to concentrate its forces to continue to strike in other places against the enemy the salvadoran army agudo castro does this mean that the politicalmilitary maneuver has already ended castro no the politicalmilitary maneuver continues the objective is to open areas for negotiations and if possible to create conditions that would be conducive to dislodging that criminal government which is today making our people suffer agudo after nearly 10 days of fighting does the fmln consider that the operation has achieved its political objective castro we believe that this operation has achieved several objectives in the first place we have shown the salvadoran army and the world our political military and diplomatic capabilities the enemy claimed that we are weak they even stated that it would be impossible for the fmln to hold a position in san salvador for 1 day we have held more than 10 positions for 10 days and they had to use all of the sophisticated weapons delivered to them by the us government to force us to retreat to carry out a tactical maneuver in order to avoid more deaths and to be able to continue to take actions in other areas of the country including the capital itself agudo we are concerned about one thing there is a group of guerrilla fighters of rebel forces that are retreating from the capital isnt the salvadoran army in a position to surround them to annihilate them castro no it is impossible for the army to surround or to annihilate our comrades we have demonstrated our great maneuvering skills in the course of this war we have time and again broken sieges and it is impossible for them to annihilate us i repeat we have just retreated in order to relocate our forces in places that would enable us to deal even harder blows to the enemy continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0837","doctext":"We believe it is essential today to hear from Comrade Castro of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN on this program This is particularly important because recent reports indicate that the guerrillas are executing a tactical retreat and redeployment Castro could you explain the objectives behind this tactical retreat or redeployment of the guerrilla movement Castro After ten days of combat in various regions especially in San Salvador where the regime resorted to criminal bombings including the use of phosphorous bombs to prevent further civilian casualties the FMLN has decided to undertake a tactical retreat This move aims to regroup forces and continue striking the Salvadoran army in other areas Agudo Does this imply that the politicalmilitary maneuver has concluded Castro No the politicalmilitary maneuver persists The goal is to create opportunities for negotiations and conditions conducive to ousting the criminal government currently oppressing our people Agudo After nearly ten days of conflict does the FMLN believe the operation has fulfilled its political objectives Castro We believe the operation has met multiple objectives Firstly we have demonstrated our political military and diplomatic prowess to both the Salvadoran army and the world The enemy claimed we were weak asserting that the FMLN couldnt hold a position in San Salvador for even one day We held more than ten positions for ten days forcing them to use the sophisticated weaponry provided by the US government to compel a tactical retreat a maneuver to avoid further casualties and to continue our actions in other areas including the capital Agudo We are concerned about the guerrilla fighters retreating from the capital Isnt the Salvadoran army capable of encircling and annihilating them Castro No it is impossible for the army to encircle or annihilate our comrades Our maneuvering skills have been proven repeatedly throughout this war We have consistently broken sieges making it impossible for the enemy to annihilate us I reiterate we have retreated to reposition our forces strategically to deliver even more powerful blows to the enemy continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0838","doctext":"havana university professors workers and students have repudiated the brutal assassination of priests ignacio ellacuria and ignacio martin bora rector and vice rector of academics respectively of the university of el salvador as heard who were killed by the salvadoran regime in a declaration issued in havana the university group also condemns the assassination of four other priests and one of their employees and her child who were killed as the gunmen entered the rectors home on university grounds the communique says that these illustrious latin american people have become part of the list of thousands of martyrs who have given their lives for the victory of the people the university group also called upon other honest universities professors and students throughout the world to denounce the monstrous act to which the us government is an accomplice because of the basic aid it provides to el salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0838","doctext":"Professors workers and students from Havana University have condemned the brutal assassination of priests Ignacio Ellacuria and Ignacio Martin Bora the rector and vice rector for academics at the University of El Salvador who were murdered by the Salvadoran regime The university group in a statement from Havana also denounced the killings of four other priests an employee and her child who were shot by gunmen at the rectors residence on campus The communique asserts that these distinguished Latin Americans join the ranks of thousands of martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the peoples cause Additionally the university group urged other reputable universities professors and students worldwide to condemn this horrific act attributing complicity to the US government due to its fundamental support to El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0839","doctext":"lima 21 nov 89 newspaper expreso today reported that the peruvian police have announced that a new leftist terrorist organization has been noticed and that the investigations into the subject are at quite an advanced stage the newspaper quoted technical police director lieutenant general fernando reyes roca who confirmed the existence of a new guerrilla organization the patriotic front of liberation frente patriotico de liberacion fpl whose members seem to belong to a radical united left iu sector reyes roca said that the group was detected by the state intelligence services and that fpl leaders were arrested in the past few hours police sources have said that the fpl might be a splinter group from the peruvian communist party or from radical factions of other iu groups it has been said that some fpl leaders may have received military training in the camps of el salvadors farabundo marti national liberation front fmln two terrorist groups are currently operating in peru they are the maoist shining path which is a splinter group of the tupac amaru party which is made up of dissidents of several leftist sectors as published","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0839","doctext":"Lima November 21 1989 The newspaper Expreso reported today that Peruvian police have identified a new leftist terrorist group and that their investigation is significantly advanced The paper cited Technical Police Director Lieutenant General Fernando Reyes Roca who confirmed the existence of the new guerrilla group the Patriotic Front of Liberation Frente Patriótico de Liberación FPL whose members appear to be from a radical faction of the United Left IU Reyes Roca mentioned that state intelligence services detected the group and that FPL leaders were apprehended recently Police sources suggest that the FPL might be a breakaway faction of the Peruvian Communist Party or other radical IU groups It is believed that some FPL leaders might have received military training at camps of El Salvadors Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN Currently two terrorist groups are active in Peru the Maoist Shining Path a splinter group of the Tupac Amaru Party composed of dissidents from various leftist factions","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0840","doctext":"the armed forces have successfully put an end to the terrorist operation carried out at the sheraton hotel this morning s3 units of the salvadoran armed forces successfully put an end to the terrorist operation carried out by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front at the sheraton hotel rescued the hostages and evacuated the people trapped on the premises during the operation the fmln terrorists attempted to kidnap oas secretary general clemente baena soares the regional organization sent baena to the country to analyze the salvadoran situation but in a violent and cruel operation the terrorists attempted to take him hostage to try to negotiate an agreement with the government of the republic however in a rapid action operation airborne troops managed to rescue the oas secretary general although several foreign officials and an undetermined number of civilian guests at the hotel unfortunately continued to be held hostage this terrorist action against the life and security of nationals and foreigners finally ended this morning when the operation was completed the rescue operation has been widely praised because the armed forces once again demonstrated its professionalism and skill because it managed to save the hostages and the persons trapped without endangering their lives or shedding any blood","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0840","doctext":"The armed forces have successfully terminated the terrorist operation at the Sheraton Hotel This morning s3 units of the Salvadoran armed forces effectively ended the terrorist activity conducted by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front at the Sheraton Hotel rescuing hostages and evacuating those trapped During this operation FMLN terrorists attempted the kidnapping of OAS Secretary General Clemente Baena Soares Baena had been sent by the regional organization to assess the Salvadoran situation but terrorists tried to seize him as a hostage to negotiate with the government In a swift and efficient action airborne troops were able to save the OAS Secretary General though several foreign officials and an undetermined number of civilian guests remained hostage The terrorist threat to both nationals and foreigners was finally neutralized this morning when the operation concluded The rescue mission has received widespread acclaim for the armed forces professionalism and adeptness as they managed to save the hostages and those trapped without risking lives or causing bloodshed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0841","doctext":"the el despertar refugee center in san salvador managed by jesuits was evacuated today because it was hit by a missile fired by a military plane last night religious and diplomatic sources have said spanish citizen jose maria tojeira superior of the jesuits in central america told acan efe that a rocket hit el despertar but that none of the 4 priests and approximately 100 refugees who have been there since last weeks bloody confrontations was hurt the 4 jesuits including director richard howard a us citizen were trapped with the refugees at el despertar for 24 hours because of clashes in the sector between the armed forces and guerrillas the latter yesterday broke into the hotel where oas secretary general joao baena soares was staying a source of the spanish embassy in san salvador told acan efe that he had to convince the salvadoran government and army to stop the air strikes against el despertar located in san antonio abad in the capitals northwest because of the fighting around the sheraton hotel two other jesuits yesterday were trapped at the sacred heart secondary school where several dozens of people have sought refuge the orders superior for central america told acan efe according to tojeira the evacuation of the refugees was discussed with salvadoran archbishop arturo rivera damas the refugees were taken to places considered safer the jesuits regretted that the air force fired against this refugee center which they have been managing for 6 years when the war in el salvador increased its tempo jesuits ignacio ellacuria ignacio martin baro segundo montes amando lopez juan ramon moreno and joaquin lopez the first five spaniards and the last a salvadoran were killed in san salvador on 16 november","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0841","doctext":"The El Despertar Refugee Center in San Salvador operated by Jesuits was evacuated today after being struck by a missile from a military plane last night according to religious and diplomatic sources Jose Maria Tojeira the head of the Jesuits in Central America informed ACANEFE that a rocket hit El Despertar but none of the four priests or the roughly 100 refugees who had been sheltering there following last weeks violent clashes were injured The four Jesuits including director Richard Howard a US citizen were trapped with the refugees for 24 hours due to ongoing battles between the armed forces and guerrillas Yesterday guerrillas also stormed the hotel where the OAS Secretary General Joao Baena Soares was staying A Spanish embassy source in San Salvador told ACANEFE that he had to persuade the Salvadoran government and military to halt air strikes on El Despertar located in San Antonio Abad in the northwest part of the capital Due to the fighting around the Sheraton Hotel two more Jesuits were trapped yesterday at Sacred Heart Secondary School where dozens had sought refuge according to the Jesuit superior for Central America Tojeira mentioned that the evacuation of the refugees was coordinated with Salvadoran Archbishop Arturo Rivera Damas and that the refugees were moved to safer locations The Jesuits expressed regret that the air force targeted the refugee center which they have managed for six years especially as the conflict in El Salvador escalates On November 16 Jesuits Ignacio Ellacuria Ignacio Martin Baro Segundo Montes Amando Lopez Juan Ramon Moreno and Joaquin Lopezfive Spaniards and one Salvadoranwere killed in San Salvador","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0842","doctext":"the political parties nationalist republican alliance arena authentic christian movement mac and the national conciliation party pcn have set up a permanent committee and expressed full support for the government and the armed forces solidarity for the administration of president alfredo cristiani and recognition for the work carried out by the armed forces as the legitimate armed branch of the people representatives of the three parties agreed to defend the interests of the salvadoran people from the terrorist aggression and said that they have joined efforts to attain the conditions of security and tranquillity needed for the salvadoran people to obtain the complete peace they yearn for","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0842","doctext":"The political parties including the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA the Authentic Christian Movement MAC and the National Conciliation Party PCN have formed a permanent committee They have shown full support for the government and the armed forces expressing solidarity with President Alfredo Cristianis administration and acknowledging the armed forces as the legitimate defenders of the people Representatives from these parties have pledged to protect the interests of the Salvadoran people against terrorist attacks They stated that they are working together to create the security and peace necessary for the Salvadoran people to achieve the complete tranquility they desire","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0843","doctext":"national guard personnel stationed in san miguel have captured the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist commander who goes by the pseudonym aristides this took place in a neighborhood in that town aristides had been operating in a large sector of the eastern part of the country for some time and had committed all types of crimes against the salvadoran people commander aristides has provided the armed forces with important information directly linking the cynical nicaraguan president daniel ortegas government to the fmln","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0843","doctext":"National guard members stationed in San Miguel have apprehended the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorist leader known as Aristides in a local neighborhood Aristides had been active in a significant area of the eastern region for a prolonged period committing various crimes against the Salvadoran populace The captured commander has given the armed forces crucial information that directly implicates the Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortegas administration in supporting the FMLN","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0844","doctext":"the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln delegation failed to show up in caracas venezuela to continue the dialogue meetings with the salvadoran government as was agreed upon by both parties at the meetings in mexico city and san jose costa rica the national and international community is well aware that one of the points included in the mexico city agreement states that neither of the parties can withdraw unilaterally from the dialogue process during the san jose meeting the parties agreed that the peace dialogue meetings would continue in caracas on 20 and 21 november 1989 a salvadoran delegation traveled to the venezuelan capital according to the pledge taken in mexico city and seeking to fulfill the pledge with seriousness and responsibility the fmln delegation failed to show up thus proving once more that its members do not have the political willingness and good faith needed to find negotiated solutions so that the fmln ceases its hostilities as indicated in the tela agreements and so that a just lasting and dignified peace is achieved which is what our people hope for and deserve nevertheless the government of the republic wishes to state that despite the terrorist aggression prepared by the fmln against the salvadoran people while giving statements that it advocates peace it is willing to continue the search for peaceful solutions without any kind of pressure in a civilized way and within the framework of the constitution of the republic","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0844","doctext":"The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN delegation did not attend the scheduled dialogue meetings in Caracas Venezuela to continue discussions with the Salvadoran government as previously agreed upon in meetings held in Mexico City and San Jose Costa Rica Both national and international communities are aware that the agreement made in Mexico City included a stipulation that neither party could withdraw unilaterally from the dialogue process During the San Jose meeting both parties committed to continuing peace dialogue meetings in Caracas on November 20 and 21 1989 Accordingly a Salvadoran delegation traveled to the Venezuelan capital honoring the commitment made in Mexico City with seriousness and responsibility The FMLNs failure to attend highlighted once again their lack of political willingness and good faith to seek negotiated solutions to cease hostilities as per the Tela Agreements and achieve a just lasting and dignified peace that the people desire and deserve Despite the FMLNs terrorist aggression against the Salvadoran people while professing peace the government remains committed to pursuing peaceful resolutions in a civilized manner within the constitutional framework of the republic","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0845","doctext":"the national assembly of corregimiento representatives exercising its legal powers and considering that the salvadoran people are enduring a brutal violation of their most elementary rights by alfredo cristianis administration that the us government is openly intervening to support the salvadoran governments actions against its people that the most reactionary sectors of the salvadoran society along with the death squads are sowing chaos and murder amid a conniving silence by governments in the region that although they are experiencing anguishing times the salvadoran people have always shown solidarity with the struggle of the panamanian people and that us imperialism wants to repeat in panama the drama which the salvadoran nation is enduring it is resolved 1 to express solidarity with the embattled and brave salvadoran people at this time of struggle and sorrow because they are defending the integrity of their homeland 2 to express our utmost condemnation of the criminal attitude of the salvadoran government and the murderous forces which are acting in farabundo martis homeland 3 to condemn the conniving silence of the governments in the region which style themselves as defenders of democracy and human rights 4 to express our strong rejection of the us governments military and economic intervention in the salvadoran conflict 5 to make a fraternal appeal to the salvadoran people to find a solution to their political problem in a climate of brotherhood and social justice and 6 to send a copy of this resolution to the media","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0845","doctext":"The national assembly of corregimiento representatives utilizing its legal authority acknowledges that the Salvadoran populace is suffering severe infringements of their fundamental rights under Alfredo Cristianis administration that the US government is overtly supporting the Salvadoran governments actions against its citizens that the most reactionary elements of Salvadoran society along with death squads are instigating chaos and committing murders amid a complicit silence from regional governments that despite enduring distressing times the Salvadoran people have consistently shown solidarity with the Panamanian peoples struggle and that US imperialism seeks to replicate in Panama the turmoil faced by the Salvadoran nation It is therefore resolved 1 to express solidarity with the courageous Salvadoran people during this period of struggle and grief as they defend their homelands integrity 2 to vehemently condemn the criminal actions of the Salvadoran government and the death squads operating in Farabundo Martis homeland 3 to denounce the complicit silence of regional governments that claim to defend democracy and human rights 4 to strongly reject the US governments military and economic intervention in the Salvadoran conflict 5 to make a fraternal appeal to the Salvadoran people to resolve their political issues in a spirit of brotherhood and social justice and 6 to distribute copies of this resolution to the media","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0846","doctext":"to the salvadoran people and the international community the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln considering that 1 the international communitys demand for a ceasefire as requested by the un secretary general and the oas secretary general the group of eight the governments of the eec canada the soviet union sweden and finland is a fair demand for humanitarian and political reasons and is aimed at stopping the loss of human lives as well as preventing bloodletting between the two salvadoran armed forces 2 the brutal aerial and artillery attacks have caused mostly civilian victims in the lowincome districts and the destruction of thousands of homes 3 a manhunt has been unleashed for the leaders and members of trade unions religious and educational institutions and opposition political parties which has resulted in murders captures searches and persecution the extent of which is difficult to gauge and other victims of the persecution have gone underground or left the country giving rise because of these actions per se and the concealment of truth to a climate of state terrorism 4 a postponement of the ceasefire would result in further damage to the salvadoran population and more armed confrontations and this would not allow conditions to be created to end the war in the cities the countryside and san salvadors metropolitan area 5 there are sectors in the armed forces arena nationalist republican alliance pcn national conciliation party mac authentic christian movement and in the united states that want a prolongation of the war and therefore oppose a ceasefire and 6 we are acting with flexibility guided by the nations patriotic interests the situation of true emergency that has been created and the desire to find a political solution to the armed conflict and because of the social military political and economic polarization it is urgent that all forces act swiftly and take steps to put a definitive end to the war therefore 1 we state our immediate acceptance of a ceasefire under verification by the united nations in response to the demand of the political social and religious forces of the salvadoran nation and the international community which have addressed us to propose it continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0846","doctext":"To the people of El Salvador and the global community The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN recognizes the following 1 The international communitys call for a ceasefire as advocated by the UN Secretary General the OAS Secretary General the Group of Eight governments of the EEC Canada the Soviet Union Sweden and Finland is a just demand grounded in humanitarian and political motives aimed at halting the loss of human lives and preventing further conflict between the Salvadoran armed forces 2 The savage aerial and artillery strikes have predominantly affected civilians in lowincome areas resulting in numerous casualties and the destruction of thousands of residences 3 An aggressive pursuit has been initiated against leaders and members of trade unions religious and educational organizations and opposition political parties leading to killings arrests searches and persecution the full extent of which is hard to ascertain Many victims have gone into hiding or fled the country creating a climate of state terrorism due to these actions and the suppression of truth 4 Delaying the ceasefire would cause additional harm to the Salvadoran populace and escalate armed conflicts hindering the establishment of conditions necessary to end the war in urban and rural areas including the metropolitan region of San Salvador 5 There are factions within the armed forces ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance PCN National Conciliation Party MAC Authentic Christian Movement and in the United States that favor the continuation of the war and thus oppose a ceasefire and 6 We are acting with flexibility motivated by patriotic interests the emergency situation and the aspiration to find a political resolution to the armed conflict Given the social military political and economic polarization it is imperative for all forces to act promptly and take measures to definitively end the war Therefore 1 We declare our immediate acceptance of a ceasefire to be verified by the United Nations in response to the appeals from the political social and religious sectors of the Salvadoran nation and the international community who have urged us to agree to it continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0847","doctext":"the government of the republic of china roc wednesday expressed its regrets over the el salvadoran situation that has resulted from military attacks launched by leftwing guerrillas chen yuchu spokesman for the ministry of foreign affairs mofa said that with the assistance of such communist countries as cuba and nicaragua the leftwing guerrillas had launched largescale military attacks on san salvador the salvadoran capital and other major cities in an attempt to forcibly subvert the legitimate government the attacks killed many unarmed civilians chen pointed out that the atrocities committed by the salvadoran guerrillas had been strongly condemned by people all over the world i also regret and condemn the salvadoran guerrillas brutal action the foreign ministry spokesman said we believe that under the able leadership of salvadoran president alfredo felex cristiani peace security and prosperity will be restored soon in el salvador chen said meanwhile the ministry of foreign affairs denied a foreign wire report that the republic of china embassy in san salvador had been occupied by salvadoran leftist guerrillas all embassy staff members are safe the ministry said the american cable news network cnn reported in its tv news casts that the roc embassy in san salvador has been occupied by the guerrillas the cnn report caused deep concern at the ministry of foreign affairs which immediately cabled its overseas missions to try to contact the roc embassy in san salvador the miami office of the coordination council for north american affairs was finally able to contact chinese ambassador to san salvador shen jenpiao according to ambassador shens report the roc embassy in san salvador has not been occupied by the guerrillas and all staff members were safe however the area around the embassy the ambassadorial residency and the staff housing area had become a battle field and the only access to the outside was by telephone mofa said mofa said that ambassador shen had ordered all staff members to stay at home and wait for further instructions","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0847","doctext":"The Republic of China ROC government expressed its regrets on Wednesday regarding the situation in El Salvador which has escalated due to military assaults by leftwing guerrillas Chen YuChu the Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA spokesperson stated that with support from communist countries like Cuba and Nicaragua these guerrillas had initiated extensive attacks on San Salvador the capital and other key cities aiming to overthrow the lawful government These assaults resulted in the deaths of numerous unarmed civilians Chen noted that the global community has strongly condemned the guerrillas heinous actions He added I also regret and denounce the brutal actions of the Salvadoran guerrillas Chen expressed confidence that under the leadership of President Alfredo Felix Cristiani peace security and prosperity would soon return to El Salvador Meanwhile the Ministry of Foreign Affairs refuted a foreign news report claiming that the ROC embassy in San Salvador had been seized by leftist guerrillas asserting that all embassy personnel were safe CNNs TV broadcast had reported the alleged occupation causing significant concern at MOFA which promptly contacted its overseas missions to verify the situation The Miami office of the Coordination Council for North American Affairs eventually reached Chinese Ambassador Shen JenPiao According to Shen the ROC embassy had not been taken over by guerrillas and all staff were unharmed However the vicinity of the embassy as well as the ambassadors residence and staff housing had become a battleground with telephone communication being the only link to the outside MOFA reported that Ambassador Shen instructed all staff to remain at home and await further directives","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0848","doctext":"a colombian citizen was captured by the us secret service in panama after he placed a bomb in a movie theater at one of the us southern commands military bases apparently the bomb was supposed to have gone off when the movie theater was showing one of its daily movies at night according to radio impacto sources the individual confessed that the dignity battalions headed by benjamin colamarco and following noriegas orders are ready to begin a campaign of terror at us bases over the past few days the us southern command has reported several bomb threats at its military installations and for this reason security at the bases has increased","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0848","doctext":"A Colombian citizen was apprehended by the US Secret Service in Panama after placing a bomb in a movie theater located at one of the US Southern Commands military bases The bomb was intended to detonate during the theaters nightly movie screening According to sources from Radio Impacto the individual admitted that the Dignity Battalions led by Benjamin Colamarco and acting on Noriegas orders are prepared to initiate a terror campaign at US bases Recently the US Southern Command has received multiple bomb threats targeting its military facilities prompting an increase in security measures at the bases","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0849","doctext":"attention attention salvadoran people attention attention salvadoran people the national information center cin reports that the terrorist delinquents are spreading false rumors that you should leave your house because that is a measure adopted by the armed forces with the intention of exerting psychological pressure on the population however the salvadoran people are officially notified that those are false rumors being spread by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front the armed forces are here to protect the citizenry and no one has been asked to leave his place of residence salvadoran people your courageous and heroic armed forces are here to continue defending you from that cowardly and savage fmln aggression citizen do not leave your house because the fmln can take advantage of this and use you as a shield to carry out more crimes against you salvadoran people your trust in the armed forces encourages us to continue defending you from those fmln delinquents salvadorans do not leave your house because it could be looted by the fmln hordes do not heed the false rumors bring spread by the terrorists the cin keeps you informed on what is really taking place the fmln resorts to lies when its plans are countered by our glorious armed forces professionalism and rejected by you courageous salvadoran people long live the armed forces long live the salvadoran people long live the republic","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0849","doctext":"Attention attention people of El Salvador attention attention people of El Salvador The National Information Center reports that terrorists are spreading false claims urging you to leave your homes as if it were an order from the armed forces This is a tactic to create psychological pressure on the populace Officially we inform you that these rumors are spread by the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front The armed forces are committed to protecting the citizens and no one has been instructed to vacate their residences Brave and heroic Salvadoran people your armed forces are dedicated to defending you from the cowardly and brutal aggressions of the FMLN Citizens remain in your homes as the FMLN might exploit the situation and use you as human shields to commit more crimes against you Salvadoran people your confidence in the armed forces drives us to continue protecting you from these FMLN criminals Do not leave your homes as they could be looted by the FMLN mobs Ignore the false rumors spread by the terrorists The National Information Center will keep you updated on the true situation The FMLN resorts to deceit when their plans are thwarted by the professionalism of our glorious armed forces and rejected by you the valiant Salvadoran people Long live the armed forces Long live the Salvadoran people Long live the Republic","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0850","doctext":"chile has resumed diplomatic relations with czechoeslovakia as of wednesday 22 november as heard this information was released by foreign minister hernan felipe errazuriz the minister added that this is the fourth socialist country with which chile has normalized relations he also explained that this step is part of the president augusto pinochets policy to increase the presence of chile throughout the world the minister indicated that the chilean community in el salavador and the members of chiles diplomatic mission there are fine following the raid staged by the farabundo marti national liberation front on the sheraton hotel in el salvador begin recording reporter what information does the foreign ministry have about chilean residents in el salvador errazuriz as we reported yesterday there are permanent contacts between the ministry and the chilean embassy in el salvador and obviously with the salvadoran ambassador in santiago basically both the members of the chilean community and the members of the diplomatic mission are fine we have received information to the effect that there is clear involvement of cuba and nicaragua in the recent terrorist onslaught in el salvador and we want to express our solidarity with the salvadoran peoples struggle to defend their democracy end recording the chilean foreign minister explained that the peruvian government has officially decided to suspend normal movement of people across the border between tacna and arica he added that border restrictions also apply to bolivia and ecuador errazuriz added that the chilean foreign ministry is in touch with the peruvian government the chilean embassy in lima and peruvian customs officials in an effort to normalize the movement across the chileanperuvian border the foreign minister concluded by saying that the chilean government has appointed ambassador santiago benadava executive secretary of the chileanargentine commission for physical and economic integration santiago benadava will thus replace general enrique morel","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0850","doctext":"Chile reestablished diplomatic relations with Czechoslovakia on Wednesday 22 November as announced by Foreign Minister Hernan Felipe Errazuriz This marks the fourth socialist nation with which Chile has renewed ties Errazuriz mentioned that this move aligns with President Augusto Pinochets strategy to enhance Chiles global presence He assured that the Chilean community and the diplomatic mission in El Salvador are safe after the raid by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front at the Sheraton Hotel in El Salvador begin recording reporter What details does the foreign ministry have regarding Chilean residents in El Salvador Errazuriz As stated yesterday there are ongoing communications between our ministry and the Chilean embassy in El Salvador as well as with the Salvadoran ambassador in Santiago Both the Chilean community members and the diplomatic staff are safe We have evidence of Cuba and Nicaraguas involvement in the recent terrorist attacks in El Salvador and we stand in solidarity with the Salvadoran peoples fight to protect their democracy end recording Errazuriz also noted that the Peruvian government has officially decided to halt the regular movement of people across the TacnaArica border Similar border restrictions are being applied to Bolivia and Ecuador He emphasized that the Chilean foreign ministry is collaborating with the Peruvian government the Chilean embassy in Lima and Peruvian customs officials to restore normal border traffic The foreign minister concluded by announcing the appointment of Ambassador Santiago Benadava as the executive secretary of the ChileanArgentine Commission for Physical and Economic Integration replacing General Enrique Morel","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0851","doctext":"mr walker when will you tell your president bush to stop being so rude he has been talking too much words indistinct hear your own people speak demanding peace this is not right is this is the democracy you people want to exist here but you people are wrong mr walker it will be impossible here because the people are a volcano in eruption whoever puts his hand in the fire will get burned mr walker stop sticking your nose into someone elses business you should rather send away once and for all those countrymen of yours who have been sent here as advisers they are advisers all right but of the death squads i have just one piece of advice for you understand once and for all that whoever puts his hand in the fire will get burned the lava of this erupting volcano is boiling mr walker understand that the people will not take one step back all for peace we have been reading the summary of our news monitoring us pentagon military officials and many nonmilitary analysts are surprised over what they call the farabundo marti national liberation fronts offensive capabilities a report states that pentagon officials are very surprised over the fmln maneuverability and offensive capabilities the fmln actions of the past days has spoiled all the intelligence reports that salvadoran military men sent to us officials containing information on the fmln manpowerweapons ratio and our military ability to operate the fmln has never lost its military capabilities some analysts view the salvadoran war as a war between two armies that is a mistake because the salvadoran war is not a war between two armies it cannot be viewed as if it were a regular war such as the iraniraq war el salvador is living through conflict that is mainly social in nature a conflict that is rooted in social injustice the fmln did not emerge from a military school with a rearguard in another country but it is made up of the people themselves fmln combatants have learned to fight in actual clashes they have gained ground inch by inch it has organized the people the fmln does not forcefully recruit people therefore it is not periodically renewing its ranks as the army does through forceful recruitment to the fmln the main goal is to organize the people to get as close as it can to the people because of the economic crisis social injustice and lack of democratic opportunities in el salvador thousands of salvadorans have no other option than to take up arms and fight to achieve better living conditions in the face of the governments brutal repression economic injustice and unemployment to change this situation thousands of salvadorans decided to take up arms and learn to wage war by fighting daiily that is the history of the fmln therefore it cannot be said that two armies are fighting each other the logistics apparatus of the fascist government armed forces is not comparable to our forces they bring to our country tons of bombs rifles boots and material through ports and military airports although the governments of nicaragua cuba and the ussr could help the fmln as many are saying the firepower of our forces could never be compared to the armys nevertheless the fmln has opened in all countries including the united states the necessary ways for us to obtain our arms and ammunition we have the right to this how does the fmln learn to fight by fighting we are now fighting in cities every military analyst knows how difficult it is to fight in urban areas the fmln fighting in san salvador san miguel zacatecoluca and usulutan has shown the organizations tremendous ability to wear out the enemy take and hold positions and maneuver in the city just as it has done in rural areas the fmln ability has surprised the military analysts at the pentagon our front has always had this ability but now we have changed our strategy and tactics to defeat the enemy plans the armed forces have a specific plan regarding the actions by patrols words indistinct special operations the fmln had to change its strategy to strike at the small forces that tried to infiltrate our zone under cover only thus could we annihilate and defeat these forces and their strategy and this is what we did this is what must be observed how the fmln has changed its military strategy to face the one used by the armed forces of course we have accumulated great experience over the years which we have applied these last days in combat in san salvador and san miguel armored personnel carriers are being destroyed in streets and avenues helicopters are being shot down soldiers are being taken prisoner and arms are being seized military analysts are wondering how a guerrilla army can operate for so long in an urban area in addition logistics must be taken into consideration the armed forces are constantly getting ammunition through the ilopango air base the fmln has been able to carry out this operation because of the peoples support thousands of capital residents cooperated by keeping silent when they saw the guerrilla columns pass by they did not warn the armed forces why because the people see in these guerrilla columns their own army","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0851","doctext":"Mr Walker when will you inform President Bush to cease his rudeness He has been excessively talkative Listen to your own citizens who are demanding peace This behavior is not acceptable Is this the type of democracy you wish to establish here You are mistaken Mr Walker Achieving this will be impossible because the people are like a volcano ready to erupt Anyone who interferes will get burned Mr Walker Stop meddling in others affairs You should withdraw your compatriots who are here as advisers They are indeed advisers but to death squads I have one piece of advice for you understand that whoever puts his hand in the fire will get burned The lava from this erupting volcano is boiling Mr Walker Understand that the people will not retreat All for peace We have been reading the summary of our news monitoring US Pentagon officials and many nonmilitary analysts are astonished by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Fronts offensive capabilities A report indicates that Pentagon officials are very surprised by the FMLNs maneuverability and offensive capabilities Recent actions by the FMLN have invalidated all intelligence reports from Salvadoran military officials to US authorities regarding the FMLNs manpower and weaponry The FMLN has never lost its military prowess Some analysts perceive the Salvadoran conflict as a war between two armies This is a misconception because the Salvadoran war is not a typical war like the IranIraq war El Salvador is experiencing a conflict that is primarily social rooted in social injustice The FMLN did not emerge from a military academy with support from another country it is composed of the people themselves FMLN fighters have learned to combat through actual engagements They have gained ground incrementally they have organized the populace The FMLN does not forcibly recruit individuals unlike the army that renews its ranks through coercion The FMLNs main objective is to organize the people and stay close to them Due to economic crises social injustice and lack of democratic opportunities in El Salvador thousands of Salvadorans have no choice but to take up arms to improve their living conditions against the governments brutal repression economic injustice and unemployment To change this situation thousands of Salvadorans decided to arm themselves and learn to fight daily This is the history of the FMLN Therefore it cannot be said that two armies are fighting each other The logistical apparatus of the fascist government forces is incomparable to ours They bring tons of bombs rifles boots and materials through ports and military airports Although Nicaragua Cuba and the USSR could support the FMLN as some claim our firepower could never match that of the army Nonetheless the FMLN has found ways to procure arms and ammunition in all countries including the United States We have the right to do so How does the FMLN learn to fight By fighting We are now engaged in urban combat Every military analyst knows the difficulty of urban warfare The FMLNs actions in San Salvador San Miguel Zacatecoluca and Usulutan have demonstrated the organizations remarkable ability to exhaust the enemy seize and hold positions and maneuver in the city as effectively as in rural areas The FMLNs capabilities have surprised Pentagon analysts Our front has always possessed this ability but we have now adapted our strategy and tactics to defeat the enemys plans The armed forces have a specific plan for patrol actions and special operations The FMLN had to modify its strategy to target small forces attempting to infiltrate our zones covertly Only in this way could we annihilate and defeat these forces and their strategy This is what we have done This demonstrates how the FMLN has adapted its military strategy to counter the armed forces tactics Of course we have accumulated extensive experience over the years which we have applied in recent combats in San Salvador and San Miguel Armored personnel carriers are being destroyed in streets and avenues helicopters are being shot down soldiers are being captured and arms are being seized Military analysts are puzzled as to how a guerrilla force can operate for so long in an urban area Additionally logistics must be considered The armed forces constantly receive ammunition through the Ilopango Air Base The FMLN has managed to carry out these operations due to popular support Thousands of city residents cooperated by remaining silent when they saw guerrilla columns pass by They did not alert the armed forces Why Because the people see these guerrilla columns as their own army","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0852","doctext":"commenting on the new end to hostilities proposal made by the guerrillas last night former christian democratic deputy minister gerardo lechevalier today said his party supports all efforts seeking to halt war actions and to search for peace in el salvador lechevalier told acanefe that christian democrats support all efforts that will help attain soon and end to hostilities and the start to negotiations that will bring peace to el salvador a peace we need so badly the former culture and communications minister and pdc leader said he agrees the army should participate in the negotiations to clear up matters inherent to the military within the framework of the peace negotiations the farabundo marti national liberation front last night announced it is willing to accept immediately a ceasefire with un verification and to negotiate with the armed forces the end of the war which in the past decade has left over 70000 killed lechevalier maintained there is already an agreement that will allow the united nations and the oas to oversee the faithful compliance of the agreements on a possible ceasefire as established in the central american peace agreements known as esquipulas ii","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0852","doctext":"Addressing the guerrillas latest ceasefire proposal former Christian Democratic Deputy Minister Gerardo Lechevalier expressed his partys support for any initiatives aimed at ending hostilities and achieving peace in El Salvador Lechevalier conveyed to ACANEFE that the Christian Democrats back all efforts to promptly cease hostilities and commence peace negotiations a muchneeded resolution As a former Minister of Culture and Communications and PDC leader he agreed that military involvement in the negotiations is crucial to address military matters within the peace talks framework The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front declared last night its readiness to accept an immediate ceasefire with UN verification and negotiate with the armed forces to end a war that has claimed over 70000 lives in the past decade Lechevalier emphasized that an existing agreement would enable the United Nations and the OAS to oversee the proper implementation of the ceasefire as outlined in the Central American peace accords known as Esquipulas II","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0853","doctext":"general juan rafael bustillo commander of the salvadoran air force today defended the military actions that the army carried out during the fmln farabundo marti nationa liberation front offensive the military chief said that if there has been drastic action against the fmln rebels it has only been to defend the civilians from what he described as a foreign aggression in this way gen bustillo replied to statements by san salvador archbishop arturo rivera y damas who said the armys response to the fmln offensive in san salvador was excessive begin recording bustillo many comments can be made but what must be asked is why did the rebels seek the urban areas what is their justification that is the condemnable aspect the salvadoran people and the media should not be confused about whether we acted strongly as msgr rivera y damas said it is true we have been strong and we will continue to be strong but we must understand that the terrorists began the action that is how the problem began that is what must be judged and not how we reacted end recording gen bustillo said the main role of the air force is the defense of the fatherland he added there is no room here for guerrillas and much less for those of the fmln who call themselves defenders of the people gen bustillo said this fmln offensive was not prepared in the last few days instead he said it must have been prepared at least 18 months ago he said it has taken time to oust the rebels because the armed forces have not wanted to harm the civilian population among which the insurgents hid begin recording bustillo it is difficult for us to annihilate these terrorists when they take people as hostages that is why for years they began infiltrating and establishing the means to use the people as a cover we can see that what they have been doing in the mountains and the villages for the past 9 years they have now carried out here in san salvador and other big cities they have taken cover behind the people and that is why it has been very hard and difficult for us to annihilate them we had to be careful so as to cause the least harm to the people end recording he also said the seizure of the sheraton hotel is an isolated incident that only seeks international attention bustillo said a negotiated solution has just been a game for the rebels so no one in el salvador should consider it as a solution to a 10yearold war that has left more than 60000 dead begin recording bustillo the dialogue and a negotiated solution have been a tactic used by the fmln for several years we can now clearly see that neither the people armed forces nor the politicians should consider them as an alternative it can be clearly seen that all this time during which some individuals of this administration and the previous administration had been seeking a solution through dialogue the fmln had just been preparing for this offensive end recording asked what plans the armed forces have in the face of another fmln offensive the general was emphatic begin recording bustillo annihilate them annihilate them that is the only thing we can do end recording the general made these statements to this newscast after he listed the weapons that were seized and the casualties sustained by the army bustillo said four officers of the paratroopers battalion were killed and several were wounded he said 20 soldiers died in the military actions time frame not specified","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0853","doctext":"General Juan Rafael Bustillo the commander of the Salvadoran Air Force defended the military actions taken by the army during the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front offensive He stated that any drastic measures against the FMLN rebels were solely to protect civilians from what he termed as foreign aggression This was in response to claims by San Salvador Archbishop Arturo Rivera y Damas who criticized the armys response to the offensive as excessive Bustillo questioned why the rebels targeted urban areas and justified strong military action as necessary asserting that the terrorists initiated the conflict He emphasized that the primary role of the air force is to defend the nation and declared that there is no place for guerrillas especially those from the FMLN who claim to defend the people Bustillo suggested that the FMLNs offensive had been in the works for at least 18 months and highlighted the difficulty in ousting rebels who used civilians as cover He explained that the rebels had been infiltrating and preparing for years making it challenging to eliminate them without harming civilians The general also dismissed the seizure of the Sheraton Hotel as an isolated incident aimed at garnering international attention and criticized the idea of a negotiated solution describing it as a tactic by the FMLN that should not be considered viable He revealed that efforts for dialogue had only allowed the FMLN to prepare for their offensive When asked about future plans in the event of another FMLN offensive Bustillo unequivocally stated that the armed forces would aim to annihilate the rebels He made these comments after detailing the weapons seized and the casualties suffered noting that four paratrooper officers were killed and several others wounded with a total of 20 soldiers dead in the unspecified timeframe of military actions","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0854","doctext":"general miguel antonio gomez padilla national police director reported today that pablo escobar gaviria number one in the medellin cartel and one of the ochoa brothers also a kingpin in the group are apparentley surrounded and should be captured any time general padilla told reporters at 1500 gmt today that the search for some of the medellin cartel leaders had been intensified in the past 2 days somewhere in the middle magdalena in colombias northern center he refused to identify the place so as not to hamper the operations he also said that the search is being conducted by the polices elite group supported by army and air force troops gen padilla said for the past 2 days special elite police members supported by the air force and military units have confronted drug traffickers in the search for drug trafficking capos who will be captured later at this time we are operating in a specific area against the medellin cartel he also said that pablo escobar and one of the ochoa brothers are possibly encircled and that the clashes apparently have resulted in two men being killed and numerous others being detained the highranking officer asked newsmen for time to complete the action and possibly to report that we have achieved victory police sources said that the operations are taking place in the concorna municipality area in antioquias middle magdalena region between medellin and bogota some 180 km northwest of the colombian capital where guerrillas of the camilist union national liberation army uceln are also active the medellin cartel is regarded as the worlds most important drug trafficking organization and according to the us police is responsible for 70 percent of the cocaine smuggled into the united states pablo escobar and jorge luis ochoa vasquez the cartels number one and number two men respectively are ranked among the worlds 20 richest men by specialized us magazines like forbes and fortune which estimate their personal wealth at over 3 billion jorge luis ochoa has two brothers who are also regarded as important drug kingpins","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0854","doctext":"General Miguel Antonio Gomez Padilla the director of the national police announced today that Pablo Escobar Gaviria the top leader of the Medellin cartel along with one of the Ochoa brothers another key figure in the cartel are apparently surrounded and expected to be apprehended soon General Padilla informed reporters at 1500 GMT that the manhunt for some Medellin cartel leaders has intensified over the last two days in the Middle Magdalena region of northern Colombia To avoid compromising the operations he withheld specific location details Padilla mentioned that the search is being carried out by an elite police unit with support from army and air force troops He stated For the last two days elite police forces backed by air force and military units have been engaging drug traffickers in pursuit of these drug lords who are soon to be captured Currently we are conducting operations in a targeted area against the Medellin cartel He also noted that Pablo Escobar and one of the Ochoa brothers are likely encircled and that the confrontations seem to have resulted in two fatalities and numerous arrests The highranking officer requested the media to allow time to complete the operation and hopefully announce a successful outcome Police sources indicated that the operations are occurring in the Concorná municipality of Antioquias Middle Magdalena region between Medellin and Bogota approximately 180 km northwest of the Colombian capital where Camilo Torres Restrepo National Liberation Army ELN guerrillas are also active The Medellin cartel is considered the worlds most influential drug trafficking organization and according to US authorities is responsible for 70 percent of the cocaine smuggled into the United States Pablo Escobar and Jorge Luis Ochoa Vasquez the cartels top two figures are listed among the worlds 20 wealthiest individuals by US publications like Forbes and Fortune which estimate their net worth at over 3 billion Jorge Luis Ochoa has two brothers who are also recognized as significant drug lords","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0855","doctext":"pablo escobar gaviria head of the medellin cartel has escaped from the colombian police trap which was set up 2 days ago to capture him police sources said escobar regarded as the operations chief of colombias largest cocaine exporting group fled virtually in underwear one of the officers in charge of the operations said chief of police general miguel padilla had earlier reported that the drug trafficker had been surrounded and that his capture was imminent padilla also said he was almost sure that the operation in which the army and the air force also participated would yield positive results the colombian authorities surrounded and raided four estates owned by escobar gaviria in the middle region of the magdalena river in colombias northern center on the estates called las palmas el oro la paz and florencia 50 bodyguards and 5 women were detained two unidentified people were killed in the ensuing clashes the police seized rifles israelimade uzzi submachineguns and several grenades according to a police source the police elite troops have continued to comb the areas near the raided estates in an effort to track the escapees who could include one of the three ochoa brothers who are the cartels heads the operations are being conducted in the cocorna municipality in the middle magdalena in antioquia between medellin and bogota 180 km northwest from bogota the medellin cartel is considered responsible for 70 percent of the cocaine that enters the united states illegally","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0855","doctext":"Pablo Escobar Gaviria the leader of the Medellin Cartel has managed to evade a Colombian police trap set two days ago to apprehend him according to police sources Escobar who is known as the chief operator of Colombias largest cocaineexporting organization escaped virtually in his underwear one of the officers involved in the operation stated General Miguel Padilla the police chief had earlier announced that the notorious drug lord had been surrounded and that his capture was imminent Padilla was almost sure that the combined efforts of the police army and air force would lead to positive results Colombian authorities targeted and raided four of Escobar Gavirias properties located in the Magdalena Rivers central region in northern Colombia The estates named Las Palmas El Oro La Paz and Florencia resulted in the detention of 50 bodyguards and 5 women During the ensuing confrontations two unidentified individuals were killed The police confiscated rifles Israelimade Uzi submachine guns and several grenades Elite police troops continue to search the areas surrounding the raided estates to find the escapees who may include one of the three Ochoa brothers also leaders of the cartel The operations are focused on the Cocorna municipality in middle Magdalena Antioquia between Medellin and Bogota approximately 180 km northwest of Bogota The Medellin Cartel is believed to be responsible for 70 percent of the cocaine smuggled into the United States","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0856","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani rejected the proposal submitted by the rebels on 22 november for an immediate ceasefire with the army under the united nations supervision this afternoon the rebel proposal is hardly serious we do not feel this proposal has been addressed to the government it is not serious again the guerrillas assert that there are two armies there is just one army in el salvador the rightist president said cristianis statments were momentarily interrupted by an intensive air raid by six salvadoran air force planes which are bombing guerrilla positions in the slopes of the san salvador volcano colonel rene emilio ponce chief of the salvadoran armed forces general staff who was accompanying cristiani asserted that the army is chasing an undetermined number of guerrillas who are fleeing in great confusion","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0856","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani dismissed the rebels proposal for an immediate ceasefire with the army under United Nations supervision submitted on November 22 He stated that the proposal was hardly serious and believed it was not genuinely directed at the government Cristiani reiterated that there is only one army in El Salvador rejecting the guerrillas claim of two armies During his remarks Cristiani was interrupted by a heavy air raid involving six Salvadoran Air Force planes bombing guerrilla positions on the slopes of the San Salvador volcano Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce chief of the Salvadoran Armed Forces General Staff who was with Cristiani stated that the army is pursuing an undetermined number of guerrillas who are fleeing in disarray","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0857","doctext":"just as we reported this afternoon fascist cristiani and ponce the visible head of la tandona reference to the 1966 graduating class of the captain gerardo barrios military academy held a peculiar news conference which not even the cuscatlan radio network even dared broadcast the news conference had just begun this afternoon with cristiani and some reporters ponce was beside him suddenly an explosion occurred which startled both cristiani and ponce the nervousness of cristiani and ponce did not fade away they were scared the reporters asked for an explanation of the explosion after stammering for a while ponce said it was a bombing by the army on the slopes of the san salvador volcano in the news conference cristiani rejected the fmlns farabundo marti national liberation front position which he described as a proposal but the fmln has made no proposal the fmln has but echoed the clamor of the international community and various organizations all of which demand a cease fire in the country consequently cristiani has not rejected a cease fire proposal but the position of the international community","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0857","doctext":"As reported earlier today fascists Cristiani and Ponce prominent figures from La Tandona referring to the 1966 class of the Captain Gerardo Barrios Military Academy held an unusual news conference that even the Cuscatlan Radio Network avoided broadcasting The conference began this afternoon with Cristiani speaking to some reporters while Ponce stood next to him An unexpected explosion suddenly took place causing both Cristiani and Ponce to be visibly startled and nervous Reporters demanded an explanation for the explosion and after some hesitation Ponce claimed it was an army bombing on the slopes of the San Salvador volcano During the conference Cristiani dismissed the stance of the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front inaccurately labeling it a proposal However the FMLN had not made any proposals but had simply echoed the calls from the international community and various organizations for a ceasefire in the country Therefore Cristiani did not reject a ceasefire proposal but rather the position of the international community","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0858","doctext":"honduras today demanded from nicaragua the immediate withdrawal of sandinist troops concentrated along common border areas and warned of its intention to repel any action that violates honduras territorial sovereignty and integrity honduras in a note sent by foreign minister carlos lopez contreras to his colleague miguel descoto stated its concern due to the announcements nicaraguan spokesmen are making on taking military action against their armed opposition wherever they may be in the honduran deparment of el paraiso on the nicaraguan border there are some 12000 armed antisandinists based there since 1982 who resist demobilization and argue that there is no democracy in nicaragua to this effect lopez contreras pointed out that the border area threatened by sandinist army and artillery holds some 15000 hondurans also camps of unarmed former nicaraguan resistance fighters many whom are crippled with their families the honduran protest note says that to indiscriminately bomb the honduran civilian population would be a barbaric act and if it were carried out invoking a socalled right to military actions against their armed opposition it would be a conscious massacre the foreign ministry warned that the honduran government does not resign its right to repel any action that violates our countrys sovereignty and national integrity nevertheless the officer clarified that the honduran army has not moved additional troops into that border area lopez contreras insisted that the contras who are at camps near nicaragua are mostly civilians and unarmed former fighters the honduran foreign ministers statement contrasted with the fact that the contras themselves have reiterated their refusal to turn in their weapons to the international commission of support and verification ciav the ciav made up by oas and un delegates was created in september to direct the contras demobilization repatriation or resettlement process agreed in august at the presidential summit the presidents set the demobilization date for 5 december the talks on this topic held in washington between the contras and the sandinist government sponsord by the ciav and in the presence of the honduran delegates were suspended indefinitely on wednesday foreseeing possible incidents the honduran foreign ministry said it has informed of the oas and un secretaries general","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0858","doctext":"Honduras today called on Nicaragua to immediately withdraw Sandinist troops gathered near their shared border and cautioned that it would defend against any actions infringing on Honduras territorial sovereignty and integrity In a note from Foreign Minister Carlos Lopez Contreras to his Nicaraguan counterpart Miguel dEscoto Honduras expressed its concern over statements by Nicaraguan spokespeople about military actions against their armed opposition wherever they might be In the Honduran department of El Paraiso bordering Nicaragua around 12000 armed antiSandinists have been stationed since 1982 refusing to disarm due to claims of lacking democracy in Nicaragua Lopez Contreras highlighted that the border area threatened by Sandinist forces contains 15000 Hondurans and camps of unarmed exNicaraguan fighters including many disabled individuals and their families The protest note from Honduras stated that indiscriminately bombing Honduran civilians would be barbaric and if done under the pretext of military action against their opposition it would be a deliberate massacre The foreign ministry emphasized that the Honduran government reserves its right to defend against any violations of our sovereignty and national integrity However it was clarified that no additional Honduran troops have been deployed to the border Contreras underscored that the contras near Nicaragua are largely civilians and unarmed former combatants despite the contras refusal to surrender their weapons to the International Commission of Support and Verification CIAV Created in September by OAS and UN delegates the CIAV was tasked with overseeing the contras demobilization repatriation or resettlement as agreed in the August presidential summit with a demobilization deadline set for December 5 Negotiations in Washington between the contras and the Sandinist government facilitated by CIAV and attended by Honduran delegates were indefinitely suspended on Wednesday Anticipating possible incidents the Honduran foreign ministry has notified the OAS and UN secretariesgeneral","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0859","doctext":"cristiani emphasized that the armed forces are capable of countering any aggression on the civilian population he also termed as a complete failure the terrorist offensive which was spurned by the citizenry adding that the international community had harshly criticized the fmlns terrorist actions cristiani let us say that the armed forces and the salvadoran government are prepared to militarily counter the aggression for as long as the fmln wants to the fmln decided to launch an offensive because it thought that the salvadoran people supported it words indistinct the people have spurned it once again the only thing the fmln has managed to achieve is to earn the salvadoran peoples scorn we want to talk about a ceasefire and negotiate a ceasefire but we believe that the ending of hostilities should be the first gesture because that is the only way we can talk to the fmln if this does not occur i do not think that one single salvadoran will trust the fmln in the least words indistinct we meaning the armed forces and the government of the republic do not want to words indistinct the president said that there is a possibility that the curfew will be modified particularly in places where order has been completely restored he also explained that his government has never sought a military solution to the armed conflict because that is clarified in the constitution cristiani we have never sought a military solution the fmln is the one which has opted for a military solution we have not words indistinct government of the republic with weapons and we have not sought the armed forces to do it the fmln is the only one trying to seize power with its weapons the armed forces has only fulfilled its duty which is to counter an armed action furthermore we believe that this aggression is words indistinct nicaragua and cuba because nicaragua and cuba words indistinct the fmln would have no possibility of words indistinct peace in el salvador the president asserted that his government will continue with the dialogue process but it must be fully convinced that the rebel groups are willing to put down their weapons and join the democratic process in a peaceful and voluntary way he explained that the governments role in caracas venezuela was limited to notifying his counterpart carlos andres perez about the salvadoran situation and reasserting the governments position given the fmln delegations absence which confirmed their lack of willingness to achieve peace","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0859","doctext":"Cristiani emphasized that the military is fully equipped to handle any attacks on civilians describing the terrorist offensive as a complete failure that was rejected by the population He noted that the international community had strongly condemned the FMLNs terrorist activities We can say that both the armed forces and the Salvadoran government are ready to counter the aggression militarily for as long as the FMLN continues The FMLN initiated this offensive believing it had the support of the Salvadoran people but they have rejected it once again The FMLN has only succeeded in earning the peoples disdain Cristiani stated He expressed a desire for a ceasefire and negotiations but insisted that ending hostilities must be the first step to facilitate talks with the FMLN If this doesnt happen no Salvadoran will trust the FMLN at all Neither the armed forces nor the government of the republic wish to engage in any way he added The president mentioned the possibility of altering the curfew in areas where order has been fully restored clarifying that his government has never aimed for a military resolution to the conflict as outlined in the constitution We have never pursued a military solution It is the FMLN that has chosen this path Our government has not governed with weapons nor sought the militarys intervention The FMLN is the sole entity attempting to seize power through armed force while the armed forces have only performed their duty to counter such actions Cristiani explained He further attributed the aggression to influences from Nicaragua and Cuba suggesting that without their support the FMLN would have no chance of achieving peace in El Salvador The president reaffirmed the governments commitment to the dialogue process stressing that it must be assured the rebel groups are ready to disarm and engage in the democratic process peacefully and voluntarily He also mentioned that during his visit to Caracas Venezuela the governments role was merely to inform President Carlos Andres Perez about the Salvadoran situation and reiterate the governments stance especially in light of the FMLN delegations absence which highlighted their lack of commitment to peace","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0860","doctext":"whenever we have made any peace proposal the cristiani government answers by saying its impossible to achieve peace and that our proposals are not feasible because we must respect the constitution that is what arena nationalist republican alliance always says well we would like to ask us ambassador william walker who has said in the united states that the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front peace proposals are not feasible because they violate the salvadoran constitution if the constitution does not prohibit foreign troops from coming to our country without the governments approval we would like to ask the cristiani government and the legislative assembly why us army special forces came to el salvador as president bush himself announced we saw these special forces in the streets of san salvador violating the constitution that you people claim to defend we want to ask the patriotic officials why are there three armies right now in this country there is the fmln army the la tandona reference to 1966 graduating class of the capt gen gerardo barrios military academy army and president bushs army so what is the answer whenever we propose a political solution to the conflict we are told it is impossible because it violates the constitution however president bush violated the constitution that the government and the legislative assembly claim to defend when he sent a foreign military force to this country he also violated the sovereignty of this nation therefore gentlemen of arena and of the high command this love for the constitution and the laws that you claim to have is false we want to ask colonel ponce why is there a foreign military force in our country right now doesnt the constitution that your armed forces claim to respect prohibit it in other words when the nation wants a political solution for the sake of peace you people say it is impossible because we must respect the constitution however when president bush arrogantly announces in his presidential plane that his forces have carried out operations in a san salvador hotel then the constitution is worth nothing we want to appeal to the armed forces officers to think about this situation there are officers being killed on the battlefields for example an officer from the morazan battalion died in altos de la cueva in san miguel lieutenants have been killed in san salvador city dozens of lieutenants have been wounded or killed in the last 10 days officers you know about this so we want to call on the lieutenants the captains the patriotic officers to think about this situation you are being told you are defending the constitution what constitution after all a herd of gringo rambos is here and with their yankee boots they have trampled on the constitution so officers what are you defending what do you think about this this situation is unacceptable for any salvadoran patriot officers we know you are listening to us in the garrisons to find out what is happening because the government network is hiding this information from you you must think over this situation officers you are shedding blood losing arms and legs in the battlefields sacrificing your lives seeing how the capital city is being destroyed by the bombings and you are told this is being done to defend the constitution however mr bush decided to send a herd of rambos who are good for nothing after all they did nothing except cover their faces like common criminals so officers what are you fighting for what is at stake here is it communism or this or that is it because msgr romero was a communist and therefore murdered was it because the jesuits were communists and therefore murdered now it is said that the christian democratic party members are communists others say that the journalists the teachers are communists everyone is a communist is this a nation of communists what is this we must start to think about this situation at this critical hour for the nation continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0860","doctext":"Whenever we have presented peace proposals the Cristiani government responds by stating peace is unattainable and our suggestions are impractical because the constitution must be upheld This is the stance of ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance We would like to ask US Ambassador William Walker who has claimed in the United States that the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front peace proposals are unworkable due to their violation of the Salvadoran constitution doesnt the constitution forbid foreign troops from entering our country without governmental consent We question the Cristiani government and the legislative assembly about the presence of US Army Special Forces in El Salvador as announced by President Bush We observed these forces in the streets of San Salvador breaching the constitution you profess to defend We ask the patriotic officials why there are currently three armies in this country the FMLN army the La Tandona army a reference to the 1966 graduating class of the Capt Gen Gerardo Barrios Military Academy and President Bushs army What is the explanation Whenever we suggest a political resolution to the conflict we are told it is impossible because it contravenes the constitution Nevertheless President Bush violated the constitution that the government and legislative assembly assert to protect by deploying a foreign military force here infringing on our nations sovereignty Thus gentlemen of ARENA and the high command your proclaimed devotion to the constitution and laws is insincere We want to ask Colonel Ponce why a foreign military force is present in our country now Doesnt the constitution which your armed forces claim to honor forbid this In essence when the nation seeks a political solution for peace you declare it unfeasible due to constitutional obligations However when President Bush boldly announces from his presidential plane that his forces have conducted operations in a San Salvador hotel the constitution is disregarded We appeal to the armed forces officers to contemplate this situation Officers are being killed on the battlefields for instance an officer from the Morazan Battalion died in Altos de la Cueva in San Miguel lieutenants have been killed in San Salvador city dozens of lieutenants have been wounded or killed in the past ten days Officers you are aware of this We call on the lieutenants captains and patriotic officers to consider this situation You are told you are defending the constitution What constitution A group of gringo Rambos is here trampling on the constitution with their Yankee boots Officers what are you defending What are your thoughts on this This situation is intolerable for any Salvadoran patriot Officers we know you are listening in the garrisons to understand what is happening as the government network conceals this information You must reflect on this situation officers You are shedding blood losing limbs on the battlefields sacrificing your lives witnessing the capital city being destroyed by bombings and you are told this is to defend the constitution However Mr Bush decided to send a group of Rambos who achieved nothing except hiding their faces like common criminals Officers what are you fighting for What is the real issue here Is it communism or something else Was Msgr Romero murdered because he was a communist Were the Jesuits killed because they were communists Now it is claimed that members of the Christian Democratic Party are communists Some say journalists and teachers are communists is everyone a communist Is this a nation of communists What is happening We must ponder this situation at this critical juncture for the nation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0861","doctext":"mexico bitterly condemned friday the assassination of six jesuit priests thursday in el salvador said a communique issued by the secretariat of foreign relations sre the sre communique underlined that president carlos salinas de gortaris administration also expresses its consternation and profound concern for the current situation in that central american nation what has recently occurred in el salvador proves the urgent need for a cease fire and the beginning of direct conversations in search of peace as has been called for by other central american nations in the esquipulas and tela peace accords indicated the release","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0861","doctext":"Mexico strongly denounced on Friday the killing of six Jesuit priests in El Salvador on Thursday according to a statement from the Secretariat of Foreign Relations SRE The SREs statement emphasized that President Carlos Salinas de Gortaris government is deeply troubled and concerned about the ongoing situation in the Central American country The recent events in El Salvador highlight the urgent necessity for a ceasefire and the start of direct peace talks as called for by other Central American countries in the Esquipulas and Tela peace agreements the statement noted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0862","doctext":"the mexican secretariat of foreign relations has reiterated the mexican governments concern about the bloodshed and the atmosphere of violence in el salvador and it has urged the parties concerned to return to the path of dialogue and agreement in a communique the foreign secretariat conveys mexicos call to the central american nations to meet again to promote and to strengthen dialogue and conciliation within the framework of the esquipulas and tela agreements the communique states that mexico will supply through the red cross medical assistance and food to the salvadoran people to mitigate the serious consequences provoked by this conflict the communique adds that the 2 weeks of serious fightings have not been instrumental in creating either the conditions or the atmosphere conducive to the resumption of the dialogue that was initiated in mexico and costa rica the mexican government states that the serious political situation in el salvador is a cause for great concern for latin america both from a regional and humanitarian standpoint","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0862","doctext":"The Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Relations has reiterated its concern about the ongoing violence and bloodshed in El Salvador urging all involved parties to return to dialogue and agreement In a communique Mexico calls on Central American nations to reconvene and strengthen dialogue and conciliation as per the Esquipulas and Tela agreements The statement announces that Mexico will provide medical assistance and food through the Red Cross to alleviate the severe consequences of the conflict for the Salvadoran people It also mentions that the two weeks of intense fighting have failed to create conditions suitable for resuming the dialogue initiated in Mexico and Costa Rica The Mexican government underscores that the grave political situation in El Salvador is a significant concern for Latin America from both regional and humanitarian perspectives","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0863","doctext":"the information and press directorate of the foreign relations ministry hereby publishes a note sent to nicaraguan foreign minister miguel descoto by foreign relations minister carlos lopez contreras the text of the note reads note no 122dsm tegucigalpa 23 november 1989 his excellency mr miguel descoto brockmann foreign minister managua nicaragua mr minister my government has noted with great concern the concentration of nicaraguan troops at various points of the border with honduras as well as the announcements made by nicaraguan government spokesmen about beginning military actions against their armed opposition regardless of location taking into consideration the danger represented by the concentration of troops at the border my government hereby warns that it is a violation of international law particularly to interamerican law to resort to threats or the use of force and to violate the soverignty and territorial integrity of other states as your government is fully aware of and this has been verified by onsite inspections by the international commission of support and verification ciav approximately 15000 hondurans live in the border sector currently threatened by the sandinist peoples army and artillery the security of those citizens is the primary responsibility of my government however in that sector there are camps of disarmed former combatants from the nicaraguan resistance rn many of them are war crippled and their relatives most of whom are children women and the elderly to carry out indiscriminate bombings against the honduran civilian population and to violate that sector of honduran territory would be a barbaric action against humanity if you are referring to an alleged right to cary out military actions against your armed opposition no matter where they are i remind you that this would be an intentional massacre because most of the people in that area are civilians and the rest are disarmed former combatants this situation has been verified by the ciav therefore my government demands the immediate withdrawal of the nicaraguan troops concentrated in the border areas with honduras up until this time the honduran government has not increased the number of troops who regularly compose the border security forces nevertheless my government is not giving up its right to repel any action that violates honduran sovereignty and territorial integrity and to carry out the consultations it deems necessary to adopt the individual or collective defense measures the situation requires my government also wants to state that it views with astonishment the proposal presented by the nicaraguan government to the counterrevolution during the talks promoted by the ciav in the united states in the sense that the nicaraguan internal armed conflict be solved by withdrawing the armed opposition to honduras this proposal clearly violates the esquipulas ii agreement and the agreements signed at the tela summit which contain provisions for democratization national reconciliation demobilization and repatriation continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0863","doctext":"The information and press directorate of the Foreign Relations Ministry has released a note sent to Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Miguel DEscoto by Foreign Relations Minister Carlos Lopez Contreras The note dated November 23 1989 from Tegucigalpa expresses the Honduran governments serious concerns about the concentration of Nicaraguan troops along the border with Honduras and the Nicaraguan governments announcements of impending military actions against their armed opposition irrespective of their location The Honduran government views this troop concentration as a significant threat and a violation of international and interAmerican laws which prohibit the use of force and the infringement of another states sovereignty and territorial integrity The note highlights that approximately 15000 Hondurans live in the border area currently under threat from the Sandinist Peoples Army and artillery The safety of these citizens including camps of disarmed former Nicaraguan resistance combatants and their families falls under the primary responsibility of the Honduran government The indiscriminate bombing of the Honduran civilian population and the violation of Honduran territory are deemed barbaric acts against humanity The note emphasizes that any military action against the armed opposition in this area would result in a deliberate massacre as most of the inhabitants are civilians with the remainder being disarmed excombatants a fact verified by the International Commission of Support and Verification CIAV Consequently the Honduran government demands the immediate withdrawal of Nicaraguan troops from the border areas While the Honduran government has not increased its border security forces it reserves the right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity and to take necessary defense measures Additionally the Honduran government expresses surprise at the Nicaraguan governments proposal to the counterrevolution during CIAVpromoted talks in the United States suggesting that the Nicaraguan internal armed conflict be resolved by relocating the armed opposition to Honduras This proposal is considered a clear violation of the Esquipulas II Agreement and the Tela Summit agreements which include provisions for democratization national reconciliation demobilization and repatriation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0864","doctext":"the abominable assassination of six jesuit priests and two other persons in el salvador dramatizes the tragedy that the salvadoran people are suffering decades of military dictatorship and social injustice have created a vicious cycle of violence that has taken and continues to take thousands of lives from the bottom of our hearts we panamanians are horrified over this tragedy we hope our salvadoran brothers will find peace as soon as possible by examining and broadening through a dialogue the democratization that they have courageously undertaken in recent years upon reflecting on el salvadors bloody experience we demand now more than ever before that the current panamanian regime immediately begin the process of democratization in our country so that we can achieve reconciliation among ourselves before a cycle of fratricidal violence is established among us panama 16 november 1989 signed guillermo endara galimany presidentelect dr ricardo arias calderon first vice presidentelect guillermo ford second vice presidentelect","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0864","doctext":"The heinous murder of six Jesuit priests and two others in El Salvador highlights the suffering of the Salvadoran people Years of military rule and social injustice have spurred ongoing violence claiming countless lives We Panamanians are deeply shocked by this tragedy and wish for our Salvadoran brethren to achieve peace soon through dialogue and expanding their recent efforts towards democratization Reflecting on the bloodshed in El Salvador we urgently call upon the current Panamanian government to initiate democratic reforms immediately aiming for national reconciliation before we too fall into a cycle of internal violence Panama 16 November 1989 signed Guillermo Endara Galimany Presidentelect Dr Ricardo Arias Calderon First Vice Presidentelect Guillermo Ford Second Vice Presidentelect","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0865","doctext":"attorney general mauricio colorado investigating the murder of the six jesuits in el salvador said today that the declarations made so far among them those made by lucia barrera cerna one of the main witnesses are not conclusive nor have they shed any light on the identity of the killers the jesuits five spaniards and one salvadoran were murdered 9 days ago by a group of men wearing military uniforms during a curfew decreed by the government as a result of the rebel offensive that began on 11 november lucia barrera who testified before colorado a government commission investigating the murders and several diplomats among them spanish ambassador francisco cadiz said that the murderers numbered between 30 and 40 unidentified men wearing military uniforms colorado said in a news conference that there are several witnesses none of which has shed much light on the case their declarations are not conclusive regarding this sad and regrettable event he stressed that it would be rash to say that the salvadoran army did it according to colorado neither fbi agents from the united states nor scotland yard agents from great britain nor the spanish governments delegates as requested by salvdoran president alfredo cristiani when he promised to investigate the case exhaustively have arrived in el salvador he said that the court will subpoena maria julia hernandez director of the san salvadoran archbishoprics legal aid office to declare what she knows who told her what and to say if she was at the scene the archbishoprics legal aid office a humanitarian organization has promised to conduct an investigation jointly with the jesuits the attorney general said that we are investigating all clues when asked by reporters if he would interrogate the soldiers who were patrolling the university area where the murders took place on 16 november meanwhile jose maria tojeira jesuit superior in central america said that the main witness to the murders is safe and sound abroad possibly in the united states according to tojeira the witness who was interrogated repeatedly was kept under strict security he stressed that she left for an unknown destination and that she is at ease because she has told the truth jesuit superior tojeira and arturo rivera y damas archbishop of san salvador have asserted that there is a strong belief that the murderers of the jesuits were either members of the armed forces or persons closely linked to them when asked about this belief the attorney general replied i do not have that information however it would be rash to say that the army did it","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0865","doctext":"Attorney General Mauricio Colorado currently investigating the murders of six Jesuits in El Salvador stated today that the testimonies received including those from key witness Lucia Barrera Cerna have been inconclusive and have not clarified the identities of the killers The Jesuits consisting of five Spaniards and one Salvadoran were killed nine days ago by a group of men dressed in military uniforms during a governmentimposed curfew following the rebel offensive that started on 11 November Lucia Barrera who gave her testimony to Colorado a government commission and several diplomats including Spanish Ambassador Francisco Cadiz reported that the killers were between 30 and 40 unidentified men wearing military uniforms In a press conference Colorado remarked that although there are several witnesses their declarations have not provided significant insights into this tragic event and cautioned against prematurely asserting that the Salvadoran army was responsible He noted that FBI agents from the United States Scotland Yard agents from Great Britain and Spanish government representatives as promised by Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani for a thorough investigation have yet to arrive in El Salvador Colorado mentioned that the court will summon Maria Julia Hernandez director of the San Salvadoran Archbishoprics legal aid office to disclose her knowledge and any information she has received as well as to confirm her presence at the scene The Archbishoprics legal aid office a humanitarian organization has pledged to collaborate with the Jesuits in the investigation When questioned if he would interrogate the soldiers patrolling the university area where the murders occurred on 16 November Colorado affirmed that all leads are being pursued Meanwhile Jose Maria Tojeira the Jesuit superior in Central America confirmed that the primary witness to the murders is safe abroad potentially in the United States and has been under stringent security after repeated interrogations Tojeira emphasized that she departed to an undisclosed location assured that she had spoken the truth Jesuit superior Tojeira and Archbishop Arturo Rivera y Damas of San Salvador have expressed a strong belief that the killers were either members of the armed forces or individuals closely associated with them When asked about this assertion the Attorney General responded that he lacks such information and reiterated that it would be hasty to conclude that the Salvadoran army was involved","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0866","doctext":"at a time when the worlds attention is riveted on the democratization movement in eastern europe we hear a gloomy news report that the protracted civil war between el salvadors governmental troops receiving us assistance and leftist guerrillas has recently once again intensified and has taken many lives the soviet union is now prodding the countries in eastern europe which were once known as soviet satellites to democratize and to reform their state systems why does the united states increase its military aid to el salvador and cause the civil war to intensify like many central and south american countries before they became democratized the political and economic situation in el salvador is such that it is plagued by an extreme form of the gap between rich and poor by military dictatorship by rightwing terrorism and by abuse of human rights to the point where it could be engulfed by revolution at any time how can a country where more than 25 million out of a population of 54 million are on the border of starvation and where roughly 20 percent of the population enjoys 66 percent of the countrys gross national product be in peace after a largescale peasant uprising in 1930 the leftist forces in this country formed a unified guerrilla organization in 1980 and began the armed struggle in earnest the oligarchic ruling class which is said to consist of 15 to 240 families with high income launched a cleanup operation against guerrillas in collusion with the military and openly massacred the leaders of workers and peasants by organizing an extreme rightwing assassination group called the death squad they even went so far as to assassinate intellectuals and clergymen who championed social reform and human rights films such as romero and salvador that have been shown in our country in recent months are clear evidence of the brutality committed by such an assassination group this group was unquestionably behind the recent assassinations in which 10 labor union leaders were mercilessly massacred and another 8 including a jesuit priest were brutally killed the problem is that the united states lurks behind the military and rightwing forces that are bent on suppressing those who call for social reform and respect human rights not stopping at a cleaning up of the leftist guerrillas while sending a group of military advisers to el salvador to help the government troops mop up the guerrillas the united states is now also supplying the country with weapons including assault helicopters worth us 103 million how long will the united states retain its old policy of ignoring social reform and democratization in a neighboring country and of giving military aid to its incompetent government in order to defend its own interests with our eyes on the democratization movement in east europe we are compelled to think once again of the democratization in central and south america and of the outside intervention there blocking the democratic process drawing a lesson from the defeat it suffered in vietnam and in iran the united states should cease interfering in the internal affairs of other countries","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0866","doctext":"At a time when global focus is on the democratization in Eastern Europe we receive disheartening news about the prolonged civil war in El Salvador intensifying again with USbacked government troops clashing with leftist guerrillas resulting in numerous casualties As the Soviet Union encourages Eastern European nations formerly Soviet satellites to democratize and reform why is the United States increasing military aid to El Salvador exacerbating the civil war Similar to other Central and South American countries before democratization El Salvador faces severe disparities between rich and poor military dictatorship rightwing terrorism and human rights abuses making revolution a constant threat In a nation where over 25 million out of 54 million people are on the brink of starvation and where 20 of the population controls 66 of the gross national product peace seems unattainable Following a major peasant uprising in 1930 leftist forces unified into a guerrilla organization in 1980 launching a fullscale armed struggle The oligarchic ruling class reportedly comprising 15 to 240 wealthy families initiated a cleanup operation against guerrillas with military support forming an extreme rightwing assassination group known as the death squad which openly massacred labor and peasant leaders intellectuals and clergymen advocating for social reform and human rights Films like Romero and Salvador recently shown here highlight the atrocities committed by this assassination group This group was undoubtedly responsible for the recent brutal killings of 10 labor union leaders and the murder of 8 others including a Jesuit priest The troubling issue is the USs support for the military and rightwing forces suppressing social reform advocates extending beyond targeting leftist guerrillas By sending military advisers and supplying 103 million worth of weapons including assault helicopters to El Salvadors government the US continues to prioritize its interests over promoting social reform and democratization in a neighboring country As we observe the democratization in Eastern Europe we must reconsider the democratization processes in Central and South America and the external interventions hindering these efforts Learning from its defeats in Vietnam and Iran the United States should stop meddling in other nations internal affairs","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0867","doctext":"foreigners linked to terrorists will be deported immigration general director colonel maximiliano leiva has said that foreigners arrested for their ties to fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist groups have been turned over to their respective consular representatives he reported the arrests were made by the treasury police and other security elements who are courageously fighting the fmln murderous communists who want to install a marxist leninist government however these rebels will not have their way these individuals will be deported to their places of origin col leiva also noted that 1100 salvadoran refugees returned recently from colomoncagua honduras without going through legal immigration procedures arriving with the men and women were children raging in age from 12 to 13 some less than 7 col leiva stated the refugees brought in medical supplies and their plan is to help the terrorist criminals in their aggression against the salvadoran people","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0867","doctext":"Colonel Maximiliano Leiva the Director of Immigration announced that foreigners connected to terrorist activities will be deported He stated that those arrested for their affiliations with the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front terrorist groups have been handed over to their consulates The arrests were carried out by the treasury police and other security forces bravely combating the FMLN who aim to establish a MarxistLeninist regime However these insurgents will not succeed and the detained individuals will be sent back to their home countries Additionally Col Leiva mentioned that 1100 Salvadoran refugees recently returned from Colomoncagua Honduras bypassing legal immigration processes Among them were children aged 12 to 13 and some younger than 7 He also noted that the refugees brought medical supplies intending to aid the terrorist criminals in their attacks on the Salvadoran populace","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0868","doctext":"the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front used tupac amaru vietnamese sandinist and other guerrilla warfare offensive tactics in its offensive colonel rene emilio ponce chairman of the joints chiefs of staff of the salvadoran armed forces stated 23 november he reported that the fmln offensive resulted in 1484 guerrillas and 284 soldiers killed the officer said that guerrillas were engaged in a tacticaltype dialogue by attending the meetings with the government while preparing for the offensive among the weapons seized we found rusted weapons and ammunition indicating they had been buried for a long time we also found documents and medicines with oldt expiration dates he said that the armed forces learned on 9 november about the offensive launched by the fmln on 11 november but it was too late to act that is why the armed forces acted with caution when it began because the fmln wanted a farreaching reaction something which would have entailed huge damage to civilians and so the guerrillas intentions failed the tupac amaru tactic employed consisted in digging large ditches and so the guerrillas forced the people to dig them col ponce said regarding the bombings heard east of the capital during the news conference col ponce said it was a operation to pursue a group of terrorists who had been located in the los castillos san francisco and el progreso cantons however only the first canton was shelled because it had been evacuated which was not the case in the other two cantons","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0868","doctext":"The FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front employed guerrilla warfare tactics inspired by Tupac Amaru Vietnamese and Sandinista strategies in their offensive stated Colonel René Emilio Ponce chairman of the Salvadoran Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff on November 23 He reported that the offensive resulted in the deaths of 1484 guerrillas and 284 soldiers He mentioned that the guerrillas were simultaneously engaging in dialogues with the government while preparing their offensive Among the seized weapons were rusted arms and old ammunition suggesting they had been buried for a long period Additionally expired documents and medicines were found The armed forces learned of the FMLNs planned offensive on November 9 just two days before it was launched on November 11 making it too late to take preventive action Consequently the armed forces proceeded cautiously to avoid a largescale civilian impact thwarting the guerrillas plans The Tupac Amaru tactic involved forcing civilians to dig large ditches according to Col Ponce Addressing the bombings heard east of the capital during the briefing Col Ponce explained it was part of an operation targeting terrorists in the Los Castillos San Francisco and El Progreso cantons However only Los Castillos was shelled as it had been evacuated unlike the other two cantons","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0869","doctext":"the salvadoran armed forces today reported that a plane loaded with weapons for guerrillas coming from nicaragua crashed at dawn today in a town of usulutan deparment killing three crewmen while a fourth committed suicide the armed forces press committee coprefa pointed out that the plane crashed at 0025 local time 0625 gmt in a town in el transito eastern usulutan department according to coprefa three crewmen died during the accident and a fourth survived but committed suicide afterward the armed forces did not identify the crewmen stating only that they were wearing camouflage uniforms the military source reported that the plane a white and blue redstriped twomotor cessna belongs to a company called seta headquartered in nicaragua the coprefa report which is based on the flight schedule states that the plane left managua nicaragua and was to have landed in amatecampo la paz department but suffered an accident in piedra pacha near el transito coprefa reports that the plane was carrying 24 sam7 surfacetoair missiles a redeye missile a 75 mm antitank gun and 21 rounds of ammunition for nonrecoilless 75 mm cannon salvadoran army troops surrounded the area of the accident and seized the weapons the source reported on various occasions the salvadoran government and armed forces have accused the nicaraguan government of helping the farabunndo marti national liberation front fmln logistically and with weapons according to official sources the offensive that the fmln began on 11 november which has yielded 2000 dead and thousands of wounded was supported by nicaragua and cuba which supplied most of the weapons","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0869","doctext":"Today the Salvadoran armed forces announced that a plane loaded with weapons intended for guerrillas and originating from Nicaragua crashed at dawn in a town within the Usulutan department The crash resulted in the deaths of three crew members while a fourth individual reportedly committed suicide The armed forces press committee COPREFA noted that the aircraft went down at 0025 local time 0625 GMT in El Transito located in eastern Usulutan COPREFA disclosed that three crew members perished in the crash and the surviving fourth member took his own life The identities of the crew members were not revealed though they were described as wearing camouflage uniforms According to military sources the crashed plane was a white and blue redstriped twinengine Cessna owned by SETA a company based in Nicaragua COPREFAs report referencing the flight schedule indicated that the plane had departed from Managua Nicaragua and was en route to Amatecampo La Paz department but it crashed in Piedra Pacha near El Transito The plane was reportedly transporting 24 SAM7 surfacetoair missiles a Redeye missile a 75mm antitank gun and 21 rounds of ammunition for a nonrecoilless 75mm cannon Salvadoran army units secured the crash site and confiscated the weaponry The Salvadoran government and armed forces have frequently accused the Nicaraguan government of providing logistical and weapons support to the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN Official sources claim that the FMLNs offensive initiated on November 11 and resulting in 2000 deaths and thousands of injuries was backed by Nicaragua and Cuba which supplied the majority of the weapons","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0870","doctext":"a cessna plane transporting weapons from managua crashed today at 0525 on a small landing strip in piedra pacha canton el transito 6 km east of usulutan the plane was carrying the following weapons for the farabundo marti national liberation front terrorists 24 sam7 sovietmade surfacetoair missiles 21 grenades for 75mm cannons a 75mm antitank cannon a usmade surfacetoair missile known as the redeye and other equipment the plane a white and blue twinengine craft with red stripes was being flown by sandinists four persons dressed in camouflage wear were killed at the site of the accident some documents that are being analyzed by military intelligence were also found at the scene among the documents is the flight plan that shows that the plane departed from managua nicaragua and its destination was el salvador this plane was to have landed at the amaticampo landing strip along the la paz department coastline the information adds that the plane belonged to zeta company offices located across from the cesar augusto sandino airport in managua and that it departed early this morning from managua the authorities are investigating more details regarding this incident which proves nicaraguas interference in el salvadors domestic affairs","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0870","doctext":"Early this morning at 525 a Cessna plane carrying weapons from Managua crashed on a small airstrip in Piedra Pacha Canton El Transito 6 kilometers east of Usulutan The aircraft was transporting the following arms for the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorists 24 Sovietmade SAM7 surfacetoair missiles 21 grenades for 75mm cannons a 75mm antitank cannon a USmade Redeye surfacetoair missile and other gear The white and blue twinengine plane with red stripes was piloted by Sandinists Four individuals in camouflage attire died in the crash Military intelligence is analyzing some documents found at the scene including a flight plan indicating the planes departure from Managua Nicaragua with a destination of El Salvador The intended landing site was Amaticampo airstrip along the La Paz department coastline The plane reportedly belonged to Zeta Company located near the Cesar Augusto Sandino Airport in Managua and took off earlier this morning Authorities are probing further into this incident which underscores Nicaraguas meddling in El Salvadors internal matters","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0871","doctext":"in view of the intensification of the countrys armed conflict and the armed forces attitude the fmln reports the following 1 that the government far from suspending has intensified bombings and artillery attacks it is now even using 105mm obus howitzers in densely populated areas we are informing the national and international community that such bombings have yielded thousands of refugees and destroyed thousands of homes belonging to humble families in san salvador san miguel usulutan and zacatecoluca in rejecting a ceasefire the government has turned its back on the international community 2 that in view of the rumors that the fmln is planning to attack us citizens 7second break in reception to not attack us personnel and installations that policy was evident during the sheraton hotel incident in which although our forces enjoyed an advantage over the green berets trapped in that hotel and despite the prevailing tension they rigorously adhered to that policy with discipline 3 the fmln does not advocate capturing prisoners or carrying out indiscriminate armed actions 4 we also alert the entire nation and international community about the generalized repression being unleashed by the arena nationalist republican alliance government that party by taking advantage of the state of siege and the martial law has hastily approved the antiterrorist law as an instrument to institutionalize terror this law seeks to eliminate the political opportunities that our people have achieved all forms of opposition and to consolidate a fascist regime this has been the historic project of roberto daubuisson and la tandona reference to the 1966 graduating class of the captain gerardo barrios military academy who now controls the entire military leadership signed fmln general command commanders francisco jovel salvador sanchez ceren jorge shafik handal eduardo sancho and joaquin villalobos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0871","doctext":"Given the escalation of the nations armed conflict and the stance of the military the FMLN announces the following 1 The government has not only continued but escalated bombings and artillery strikes now deploying 105mm howitzers in heavily populated areas We inform both national and international communities that these bombings have resulted in thousands of displaced persons and the destruction of numerous homes belonging to poor families in San Salvador San Miguel Usulután and Zacatecoluca By refusing to agree to a ceasefire the government has disregarded the international communitys call for peace 2 Addressing rumors that the FMLN plans to target US citizens we affirm that we do not intend to attack US personnel or facilities This policy was clearly demonstrated during the Sheraton Hotel incident where despite our forces having the upper hand over the trapped Green Berets and the high tension they adhered strictly to this policy with discipline 3 The FMLN does not support the taking of prisoners or the execution of indiscriminate armed actions 4 We also warn the entire nation and international community about the widespread repression being carried out by the ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance government This party exploiting the state of siege and martial law has quickly enacted the AntiTerrorist Law as a tool to institutionalize terror This law aims to eradicate the political progress that our people have made suppress all forms of opposition and establish a fascist regime This has been the historic goal of Roberto DAubuisson and La Tandona referring to the 1966 graduating class of the Captain Gerardo Barrios Military Academy who now control the entire military leadership Signed FMLN General Command Commanders Francisco Jovel Salvador Sanchez Ceren Jorge Shafik Handal Eduardo Sancho and Joaquin Villalobos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0872","doctext":"this aircraft i repeat was carrying very sophisticated armaments it carried 24 sovietmade surfacetoairmissiles one 75mm recoilless cannon grenades for that cannon and it also had documents and manuals explaining its usage we can no longer continue doing nothing in view of this genocidal interventionist action and more than anything a traitorous action by daniel ortega that is why we resolved on 25 november salvadoran people to make the proper charges against ortega and his government before the un security council and the oas security council second we will suspend relations be they diplomatic commercial or of any sort with nicaragua we will withdraw our mission from nicaragua third at the next presidential summit el salvador will not go to nicaragua right now it will ask the other three democratic presidents of the area to transfer the site of that meeting to another fraternal central american country we will demand there before the central american countries that they truly honor the esquipulas pact and condemn daniel ortega for supporting the fmln we can appreciate very frankly what the fmln is they are nothing more than the puppets of the communist aggression mr castro and mr ortega are resisting all of the changes that are taking place in the soviet union and in all of the countries behind the iron curtain which are attempting to democratize themselves and give their people liberty they are the only two who seek to continue to remain in power through the rifle and by war salvadoran people we cannot permit our country our small el salvador or our noble salvadoran people to be the victims of that communist aggression which daniel ortega and fidel castro seek to launch in that sense salvadoran people in view of this new situation we want you to reflect on that artificial ceasefire which the fmln launched a few days ago what is the fmln up to with that ceasefire it made that proposal after it was removed from the city that it had attacked the people were resuming their normal activities and everything was under the control of the armed forces in those areas why did they call for a ceasefire when they had already been defeated in the offensive by the salvadoran people who had repudiated their terrorist actions they had no real objective ahead other than to continue to destroy to assassinate and to continue to generate terrorist actions here in our country therefore the salvadoran government cannot permit itself to fall into another trap of the fmln if they went to mexico and costa rica with a sincere desire for peace as they tried to make us believe we realize today that those actions were just another farce this aggression was not planned in 2 or 3 days this aggression had been planned several months back knowing that they were going to attack the salvadoran people they had the gall to attend and make the entire world believe that they really wanted peace therefore we cannot i repeat salvadoran people fall into another trap of the fmln they have no right to demand territorial rights in our country when they are a band of terrorists and are puppets of ortega and castro let us see if the people who receive support as they are will owe ortega and castro favors if they succeed they will owe loyalty not to the salvadoran people but to communist dictators such as daniel ortega and fidel castro that is why the government has establsihed a clear position continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0872","doctext":"This aircraft I reiterate was loaded with highly advanced weaponry It carried 24 Sovietmanufactured surfacetoair missiles a 75mm recoilless cannon grenades for that cannon along with documents and manuals detailing their use We can no longer remain passive in the face of this genocidal interventionist act which is above all a treacherous act by Daniel Ortega Therefore on November 25 we decided to file appropriate charges against Ortega and his government before the UN Security Council and the OAS Security Council Secondly we will sever all relationsdiplomatic commercial or otherwisewith Nicaragua and recall our mission from there Thirdly El Salvador will not attend the next presidential summit in Nicaragua instead we will request the other three democratic presidents in the region to relocate the meeting to another Central American country We will demand that Central American countries genuinely honor the Esquipulas Peace Agreement and condemn Daniel Ortega for supporting the FMLN FMLN we can frankly say are mere puppets of communist aggression Castro and Ortega are resisting the changes happening in the Soviet Union and other Eastern Bloc countries that are trying to democratize and grant liberty to their people They are the only two who aim to cling to power through violence and warfare Salvadoran people we cannot allow our country our small El Salvador and our noble Salvadoran people to become victims of the communist aggression that Ortega and Castro aim to unleash In light of this new situation we urge you to reconsider the artificial ceasefire proposed by the FMLN a few days ago What is the FMLNs intention with that ceasefire They made this proposal after being expelled from the city they attacked The people had resumed normal activities and the armed forces controlled those areas Why did they call for a ceasefire after being defeated in their offensive which the Salvadoran people had rejected due to their terrorist actions They had no real objective except to continue causing destruction assassination and generating terrorist activities in our country Hence the Salvadoran government cannot fall into another FMLN trap If they went to Mexico and Costa Rica with genuine peace intentions as they led us to believe we now see that it was merely a facade This aggression wasnt planned in a few days it had been prepared months in advance Knowing they planned to attack the Salvadoran people they shamelessly attended international forums to make the world believe they sought peace Thus we cannot Salvadoran people fall into another FMLN trap They have no right to demand territorial rights in our country when they are terrorists and puppets of Ortega and Castro If they receive support they will owe favors to Ortega and Castro not to the Salvadoran people That is why the government has firmly established this position","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0873","doctext":"since the early morning hours we have been traveling through the southern part of cortes department we report that approximately 2 hours ago we established contact with san francisco de yojoa approximately 30 minutes ago we finished our tour of san francisco de yojoa we want to report that there has been a regrettable incident that we wish had not occurred in our country during a democratic process in which all honduras are participating to elect the future president we report that citizen justiniano sagastume rodriguez 42 was killed by two bullets fired from a 22 caliber gun by a member of the national party whose name is not known we inform that mr justiniano sagastume rodriguez was the representative of the pinusd social democratic innovation and unity party at voting table no 17 approximately 1 hour ago leopoldo ulloa fernandez justice of the peace identified his body here in san francisco de yojoa","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0873","doctext":"Since early today we have been traveling through the southern region of Cortes Department We report that about 2 hours ago we made contact with San Francisco de Yojoa Around 30 minutes ago we completed our visit to San Francisco de Yojoa Unfortunately we must report a tragic incident that occurred during this democratic process in which all Hondurans are participating to elect the next president Citizen Justiniano Sagastume Rodriguez 42 was killed by two bullets from a 22 caliber gun fired by a member of the National Party whose identity is unknown Justiniano Sagastume Rodriguez was serving as the representative of the PINUSD Social Democratic Innovation and Unity Party at voting table no 17 Approximately 1 hour ago Leopoldo Ulloa Fernandez the Justice of the Peace identified his body here in San Francisco de Yojoa","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0874","doctext":"we want peace badly and are convinced that you salvadorans also want peace and view it as a major goal to be achieved we also must be courageous and endure the fmln aggression as we particularly you have in the past days we are willing to solve the salvadoran conflict through a dialogue process however we can no longer trust liars and cynics who have taken advantage of the peoples desire for peace and opportunities given to them in an attempt to simply gain ground and time to rearm themselves to attack kill and destroy the salvadoran people this is why today we demand that the fmln end all their hostilities the verification team onuca united nations observer group in central america may come here if they want to to ensure that the fmln ends their hostilites and finds a way to incorporate itself to the salvadoran political process however we will never again allow ourselves to fall into the trap set up by fmln cynics who have deceived the salvadoran people because they are not looking after your interests but those of the international communism that ortega and fidel castro are sending our way salvadoran people we must ask you to trust your government and armed forces it matters not what daniel ortega plans to do or what weapons he sends them because the armed forces will be ready to repel any attack or any irrational action that the fmln might launch you must rest assured and realize that we are waging a struggle for the sake of the salvadoran people to defend our country from aggressions which regardless of their origin should not hinder the freedom of the salvadoran people we must be confident that the salvadoran armed forces are a professional armed forces that have successfully resisted repelled and removed this aggression through a professionalism that must stand as an example all over the world today although the fmln has hidden behind you as cowards do the armed forces have gradually and carefully dealt a blow to them while safeguarding the salvadoran peoples interests the only destructors here are the fmln followers the only terrorists here are fmln followers we cannot allow this to continue in our country salvadoran people i do not want to alarm you i want us to gradually understand as each piece of this puzzle falls into its place what the fmln really is a puppet of international communism that is only seeking to subjugate the salvadoran people take away their freedoms and sink them into destitution as ortega has done to the nicaraguan people our nicaraguan policy has at no time been against the nicaraguan people our policy is only against that antidemocratic dictator called ortega who wants to spread destruction and death to other countries to satisfy his own goals of consolidating a totalitarian government in nicaragua we must be alert to all the upcoming information regarding the normalization of the situation in our country and rest assured that the salvadoran government will also help the people who have in one way or another suffered from the fmln aggression with medicine food and especially this is nearly finalized aid to reconstruct those homes that were damaged by this savage and irrational fmln action salvadoran people thank you very much god bless you all","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0874","doctext":"We earnestly desire peace and believe that you Salvadorans also seek peace as a crucial objective We must be brave and withstand the FMLNs aggression as we have in recent days We are open to resolving the Salvadoran conflict through dialogue However we can no longer trust dishonest individuals who exploit the peoples yearning for peace and the opportunities provided to them merely to gain time to rearm and launch attacks causing death and destruction among Salvadorans Therefore we demand that the FMLN cease all hostilities immediately The ONUCA verification team United Nations Observer Group in Central America is welcome to come and ensure that the FMLN ends their aggression and integrates into the Salvadoran political process Nevertheless we will not fall into the FMLNs deceitful trap again they do not serve your interests but those of international communism as propagated by Ortega and Fidel Castro Salvadorans trust in your government and armed forces Regardless of Daniel Ortegas plans or the weapons he sends the armed forces are prepared to counter any attack or irrational action from the FMLN Rest assured that we are fighting for the Salvadoran peoples sake defending our country from aggressions regardless of their source to preserve our freedom Have confidence that our armed forces are professional and have effectively resisted repelled and overcome this aggression setting an example for the world Although the FMLN has cowardly hidden among you the armed forces have carefully struck back while protecting your interests The true destructors and terrorists are the FMLN followers We cannot allow this to persist in our country Salvadorans I do not wish to alarm you I want us to gradually comprehend as the pieces fall into place that the FMLN is merely a puppet of international communism aiming to subjugate you strip away your freedoms and plunge you into poverty as Ortega has done to the Nicaraguans Our policy towards Nicaragua has never opposed the Nicaraguan people it is solely against the antidemocratic dictator Ortega who seeks to spread destruction and death to other nations to consolidate his totalitarian regime in Nicaragua Remain vigilant about forthcoming information regarding the normalization of our countrys situation Rest assured that the Salvadoran government will assist those affected by the FMLNs aggression with medicine food and nearly finalized aid to rebuild homes damaged by this brutal and irrational action Salvadorans thank you very much God bless you all","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0875","doctext":"nicaraguan president daniel ortega has stated that he is proud and honored over salvadoran president alfredo cristianis decision to sever relations with his government and described the salvadoran chief executive as a murderer in a speech in the town of somotillo on the border with honduras ortega said that the news of his salvadoran colleagues announcement filled me with joy because we will thus avoid receiving the president of a government that murders priests nuns and political leaders the nicaraguan capital has been set as the site for the central american summit scheduled for 89 december the nicaraguan president said that he will ask the international community to break relations with el salvador until the slayers of the six jesuit priests murdered in el salvador are punished the priests were murdered on 16 november","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0875","doctext":"Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega expressed that he feels proud and honored by Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristianis choice to cut ties with Nicaragua labeling Cristiani as a murderer During a speech in Somotillo near the Honduran border Ortega mentioned that Cristianis announcement made him happy as it would prevent them from hosting a leader whose government kills priests nuns and political figures Managua is set to host the Central American summit on December 89 Ortega intends to call on the international community to sever ties with El Salvador until those responsible for the murder of six Jesuit priests on November 16 are brought to justice","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0876","doctext":"a 2monthold labor conflict involving words indistinct workers which in the past few days has caused street violence in lima has become one of the main sources of concern for the peruvian government the strike which was decreed by the intersectorial confederation of public employees cite is being observed by 300000 public servants who make up 50 percent of cite members the strikers demand salary improvements the reinstatement of 250 dismissed workers and the official recognition of the cite ruling american popular revolutionary alliance apra secretary general luiz alva castro who is also the apra presidential candidate reported that today he met with prime minister guillermo larco cox in search for a solution to the problem alva said that there is good will to find a solution to the conflict which has affected large sectors of the population who make use of health education justice transportation and communication services the strike has also affected the state which has failed to collect 70 percent of taxes because of the strike by the tax collectors alva castro said that the prime minister told him that there will be no problem in recognizing the cite provided that this organization meets the appropriate legal requirements there were incidents in lima on 23 november when groups of cite members demonstrated in downtown lima and were repressed by the police during the incidents bombs were detonated tires were burned and the police shot in the air at least 9 persons died during the incidents last week a union source today said that a 15day strike by 3500 workers of the staterun minero peru company has caused daily losses of 800000 according to the labor ministry the strikes have cost the private sector 13 million hours of labor it has been reported that the mining sector lost 80 million during 18 days of strike in august and september while the fishing sector has lost 150 million because of a strike that the workers of the sector began 55 days ago","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0876","doctext":"A labor dispute that has been ongoing for two months involving various workers has recently led to street violence in Lima becoming a significant concern for the Peruvian government The strike initiated by the Intersectorial Confederation of Public Employees CITE has seen participation from 300000 public servants constituting half of CITEs membership The strikers are demanding salary hikes the reinstatement of 250 dismissed workers and official recognition of CITE Luiz Alva Castro the secretarygeneral of the ruling American Popular Revolutionary Alliance APRA and its presidential candidate announced that he met with Prime Minister Guillermo Larco Cox today to seek a resolution Alva Castro mentioned that there is a positive willingness to resolve the issue which has disrupted essential services such as health education justice transportation and communication significantly impacting the public The strike has also affected state revenue with a 70 percent drop in tax collection due to the tax collectors strike Alva Castro conveyed that the Prime Minister assured him that recognizing CITE would not be an issue provided it adheres to legal standards On November 23 incidents occurred in Lima when CITE members protested in the city center and faced police repression During these events bombs were set off tires were burned and the police discharged their weapons into the air resulting in at least nine fatalities last week Additionally a union source reported that a 15day strike by 3500 workers at the stateoperated Minero Peru company has led to daily losses of 800000 The labor ministry noted that strikes have cost the private sector 13 million labor hours The mining sector reportedly lost 80 million during an 18day strike in August and September while the fishing sector has suffered losses of 150 million due to a strike that began 55 days ago","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0877","doctext":"i am going to tell you something and i am going to speak to you from the heart about 15 days ago i heard the news that the salvadoran government the salvadoran army was bombing neighborhoods and cities in el salvador that it was murdering the salvadoran people i later heard that the salvadoran army had murdered six jesuit priests among them a priest who had been dean of the catholic university here in nicaragua it was then that i began to think and asked myself how can i welcome the president of el salvador here in nicaragua when the central american summit is held what a problem a real problem how could i welcome in nicaragua the representative of a government that kills priests and bishops that killed monsignor romero a government that kills clergymen that has killed nuns and members of other churches catholics and evangelists a government that kills workers peasants laborers and leaders of political parties that has killed more than 600 christian democratic party leaders they were killed by arena nationalist republic alliance the ruling party in el salvador and the salvadoran army which is the same thing i kept asking myself how can i welcome them in nicaragua it would be like welcoming somoza all i could come up with was to find an excuse not to hold the meeting it would have been terrible for the nicaraguan people to have to welcome and have as a guest the representative of a government that kills priests nuns workers laborers peasants intellectuals professionals and workers therefore this news made me happy it made me happy because we have avoided the problem of having to welcome in nicaragua the president of that government of international killers and common criminals applause the truth is that we should feel proud as a nicaraguan i feel proud that that murderous government has broken relations with nicaragua that is something to be proud of because it means that they know perfectly well that we are on the side of the salvadoran people on the side of the salvadoran peasant on the side of the salvadoran worker on the side of the salvadoran church and priests that we are on the side of peace justice and democracy in el salvador and that we oppose tyranny in el salvador i can see that the time has come for me to speak clearly to you i believe that it is necessary to speak clearly because diplomatic jargon can sometimes confuse things it is time that we speak clearly the least the nicaraguan government can do in response to the attitude assumed by the salvadoran government is to ask and demand of the international community and the world that it break relations with that murderous and criminal government until those who killed the priests have been punished until those who are killing the salvadoran people have been punished applause that is what we are going to demand that is going to be our answer the international community is uneasy because of what is happening in el salvador cristiani is no tame dove he has become an accomplice and instrument of this policy of death implemented by the army by men like colonel rene emilio ponce and general juan rafael bustillo they are murderous guardsmen just like those you knew the somozist guardsmen bustillo ponce and a few others are just like that however not all of them are like that there are some honest soldiers in el salvador soldiers with honest positions continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0877","doctext":"I need to share something with you from the heart Around 15 days ago I learned that the Salvadoran government and the Salvadoran army were bombing neighborhoods and cities in El Salvador murdering innocent people Later I heard about the killing of six Jesuit priests by the Salvadoran army including a dean from the Catholic University in Nicaragua This made me question how I could welcome the president of El Salvador in Nicaragua during the Central American summit It was a significant dilemma How could I host a representative of a government that assassinates priests bishops Monsignor Romero clergy members nuns and individuals from other churches both Catholic and Evangelist A government that kills workers peasants laborers and political leaders including over 600 Christian Democratic Party members These atrocities were perpetrated by the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA and the Salvadoran army which are essentially the same entity I struggled with the idea of welcoming them in Nicaragua it felt akin to welcoming Somoza My only solution was to find an excuse to cancel the meeting It would have been disgraceful for the Nicaraguan people to host a representative of a regime that murders priests nuns workers laborers peasants intellectuals professionals and more Therefore this news brought me relief and joy because we avoided the trouble of hosting the president of a government of international murderers and common criminals applause We should be proud As a Nicaraguan I am proud that this murderous government has severed ties with us This signifies that they recognize our solidarity with the Salvadoran people workers and the church We stand for peace justice and democracy in El Salvador and oppose tyranny Its time to speak plainly Diplomatic language can obscure the truth so we must be clear The least the Nicaraguan government can do is urge the international community to cut ties with that murderous regime until those responsible for killing the priests and Salvadoran people are punished applause Thats our demand and response The international community is troubled by the situation in El Salvador Cristiani is no innocent he has become an accomplice and tool of the armys deadly policies executed by men like Colonel René Emilio Ponce and General Juan Rafael Bustillo They are murderous guardsmen reminiscent of the Somozist guardsmen we knew However not everyone in the Salvadoran army is like that some soldiers hold honest positions and are trustworthy","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0878","doctext":"a few days after the start of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front offensive the results are completely positive first of all we are seeing the total political defeat of the democracy and counterinsurgency plan because the cristiani government has been unmasked as a fascist dictatorship the us counterinsurgency model tried to legitimize through an electoral process a quote democratic unquote government which would leave the growing popular insurgency in el salvador with no reason to exist that model has overwhelmingly failed because instead of an even timidly democratic government what has been installed is a regime that does not even tolerate the christian democratic party which it views as a great traitor to the fatherland a regime has been established which does not permit the most minimal opportunities for the free expression of thought it does not tolerate the existence of an objective and independent newscast such as that of television canal doce it is a regime which demands that the highest leaders of the church leave the country because it does not guarantee their security it is a regime that issues totally undemocratic laws and closes all political opportunities in short it is a regime in a state of emergency it is a fascist regime with all its components that is the final result of the us efforts to establish a counterinsurgent democratic regime in el salvador the little legitimacy that the cristiani government at one point enjoyed was destroyed when it had to cover up and permit the assassination of six jesuit priests to go unpunished and when it indiscriminately bombed the more densely populated areas of the country a few days of the offensive have been enough to tear down the foundations of the erroneous us policy in our country and the validity of that policy has begun to be seriously questioned in the united states a second great achievement of these first weeks of the offensive has been a radical change in the theaters of operation we have placed the war in its final phase in its phase of strategic definition there has been an abrupt change in what had appeared to be an endless war and an unbreakable balance of forces the transfer of the theaters of operation to the cities has resulted in a strategic siege of the cities which are the weak spots of the political economic and social power in turn as we have previously pointed out this has brought about an accelerated political breakdown of the regime continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0878","doctext":"A few days after the commencement of the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front offensive the outcomes are entirely favorable Firstly we observe the complete political downfall of the democracy and counterinsurgency plan as the Cristiani government has been exposed as a fascist dictatorship The US counterinsurgency strategy attempted to legitimize a socalled democratic government through an electoral process which aimed to render the growing popular insurgency in El Salvador unnecessary This model has utterly failed because rather than even a mildly democratic government a regime has been established that does not even tolerate the Christian Democratic Party viewing it as a significant traitor to the nation This regime does not allow the slightest opportunities for free expression of thought nor does it tolerate the presence of an objective and independent newscast like that of TV Canal Doce It is a regime that demands the highest church leaders leave the country as it cannot guarantee their safety It issues entirely undemocratic laws and shuts down all political opportunities essentially operating under a state of emergency In essence it is a fullyfledged fascist regime This outcome signifies the ultimate failure of US efforts to instate a counterinsurgent democratic regime in El Salvador Any legitimacy the Cristiani government might have once had was obliterated when it covered up and allowed the assassination of six Jesuit priests to go unpunished and when it bombed densely populated areas indiscriminately Just a few days of the offensive have been sufficient to dismantle the foundation of the flawed US policy in our country leading to serious questions about its validity within the United States Another significant achievement in these initial weeks of the offensive has been a drastic shift in the theaters of operation placing the war in its final strategically defining phase There has been a sudden shift from what seemed to be an endless war and an unbreakable balance of forces The transfer of operations to the cities has resulted in a strategic siege of the urban areas which are the weak points of political economic and social power Consequently as we have previously indicated this has accelerated the political collapse of the regime","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0879","doctext":"the enemy is left like that hanging from a thread a strategic thread which can break at any moment and result in a military setback for the army the phenomenon which ensued after the masses joined the offensive in its early stages forced the enemy to indiscriminately use the air force to prevent a general uprising and to curtail the insurrection nevertheless the effort exerted to launch a nationwide offensive has been based on a largescale peasant and suburban insurrection process our ranks were considerably increased to render the offensive effective and this was possible thanks to the peoples great interest in fighting in the cities and speeding up the outcome of the war the people also joined our ranks during the fighting which occurred in the cities furthermore the germ of a new social explosion has been created by the government itself with its indiscriminate bombings and repression even though some people may blame the fmln for the armys brutal reaction few can feel any sympathy for those who have bombed them this has created a social situation which guarantees the continuity of the fmlns offensive until victory is achieved all the people displaced by the bombings are dissatisfied people who will join the struggle sooner or later we remember the phenomenon of the displaced people and refugees caused by the bombings in the salvadoran countryside the brutal attitude of the army and air force has legitimized the armed struggle the other party meaning the enemy had to grab all the resources of a conventional war airplanes helicopters and heavy artillery this legitimizes the peoples armed struggle and selfdefense a third great achievement of the national and strategic effort exerted against fascism has been the liberation of large zones of the national territory a new emerging power now controls eight departments of the country the army is spread thin and it had to abandon the zones where it cannot keep its men compromised as it is in the strategic defense of the cities this puts the army throughout the national territory in a situation resembling a cloth with many holes stretched to the limit and threatening to rip at any point the tear can occur when least expected large groups of people are now in those liberated territories engaged in a reconstruction effort and organizing a rearguard for the march on the cities there is a fourth element to consider one of the first and most important achievements is the fact that there is now a better balance for negotiations all of the governments demands and proposals at the negotiation table are completely null and void the pretense of demanding the fmlns surrender is untimely given such a show of strength no one in the world would now be willing to bet on that position continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0879","doctext":"The enemy is now precariously positioned hanging by a strategic thread that could snap at any moment leading to a military setback for the army The mass mobilization at the onset of the offensive pressured the enemy into using air force indiscriminately to avert a widespread uprising and suppress the insurrection Despite this the national offensive was founded on a substantial peasant and suburban rebellion Our numbers swelled significantly enhancing the offensives effectiveness thanks to the peoples eagerness to fight in urban areas and hasten the wars resolution Many civilians joined our ranks during urban clashes Moreover the governments indiscriminate bombings and repression have sown the seeds of a new social upheaval While some may blame the FMLN for provoking the armys brutal response there is little sympathy for the bombers creating a social climate that ensures the FMLNs offensive will continue until victory Those displaced by the bombings are discontented and will eventually join the struggle The phenomenon of displaced people and refugees caused by countryside bombings in El Salvador is a reminder The army and air forces brutal tactics have legitimized the armed struggle The enemy resorted to using all conventional war resources airplanes helicopters and heavy artillery which legitimizes the peoples armed struggle and selfdefense A significant achievement of the strategic national effort against fascism is the liberation of substantial national territory with an emerging power now controlling eight departments The army is overstretched forced to abandon areas it cannot hold focusing on city defense This leaves the army spread thin across the national territory like a cloth with many holes prone to tearing unexpectedly Large groups are now in liberated territories engaged in reconstruction and organizing a rearguard for the march on the cities Another key achievement is the improved balance for negotiations the governments demands and proposals at the negotiation table are now entirely irrelevant The idea of demanding the FMLNs surrender is outdated in light of such a demonstration of strength and no one would support that stance now","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0880","doctext":"there is no longer room for the idea of dialogue without negotiation now we must negotiate in earnest that demand has been made by several governments and international forums and even by some influential sectors in the united states yet cristiani has opposed this universal current cristianis tactical propagandistic and delaying moves around the negotiations table will no longer have a chance to succeed on the other hand it will now be an indispensable condition that dialogue and negotiation be expanded and that the real decisionmakers be the ones who sit at the negotiating table finally following the offensive launched by the fmln the analysts especially in the united states have admitted that there is a need to carry out an indepth study of the value of the us governments policy toward el salvador the debate on the conditioning and even the total suspension of military aid to the salvadoran army is very intense and it has already shaken the foundations of bipartisanship regarding us support for the cristiani government you will recall that the debate has not continued because the us congress has declared a recess however it will soon become the center of the us congress debates in summary we could say that the enemy has lost ground and legitimacy and the basis for its support the us aid is being seriously threatened in addition the army has been reduced to the strategic defense of an important center the capital city therefore it is only logical to say that today we saw a very worried even desperate cristiani cristianis speech on the radio and television network shows an attempt to retouch the picture cristiani tried to lower the level of the water that has reached his neck by diverting the worlds attention from the bombings and the deaths of the jesuit priests to nicaragua in this desperate effort all that cristiani has done is to take the war to other and more dangerous levels he is attempting to regionalize the war and this will undoubtedly isolate him even more from the world the outcome of this situation depends on all these factors that can accelerate the decomposition of fascism in the country however they depend mostly on the vigor and strength that all the salvadoran people place on this ongoing and irreversible struggle","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0880","doctext":"The concept of dialogue without negotiation is now obsolete We must now engage in serious negotiations a demand echoed by various governments international forums and influential US sectors However Cristiani has resisted this widespread trend His tactical propagandistic and delaying strategies at the negotiation table are unlikely to succeed any longer It is now essential that dialogue and negotiation be broadened with the real decisionmakers taking their places at the table Following the offensive by the FMLN analysts particularly in the United States have acknowledged the need for a thorough evaluation of the US governments policy toward El Salvador The debate over conditioning or even completely suspending military aid to the Salvadoran army is intense and has already shaken the bipartisan foundation of US support for Cristianis government Although the debate paused due to a congressional recess it will soon become a focal point in US congressional discussions In summary the enemy has lost ground and legitimacy and its support baseUS aidis under serious threat The army is now primarily focused on defending a key area the capital city Consequently it is evident that Cristiani is extremely concerned even desperate His recent radio and television speech was an attempt to shift the narrative By diverting global attention from the bombings and the deaths of the Jesuit priests to Nicaragua Cristiani hoped to alleviate his precarious situation This desperate move however only escalates the conflict to more dangerous levels and attempts to regionalize the war will likely further isolate him from the international community The outcome of this situation hinges on several factors that could accelerate the decline of fascism in the country but it primarily depends on the determination and strength of the Salvadoran people in their ongoing and irreversible struggle","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0881","doctext":"an avianca boeing 727 with 107 people on board today exploded at 0718 hours 1218 gmt about 22 km south of bogota the el dorado airport control tower in bogota confirmed aeronautic authorities reported that a plane with registration number hk1803 traveling from bogota to cali took off at 0713 from the bogota airport a few minutes later witnesses reported to bogota radio stations that the plane exploded in the air broke in two and burst into flames octavio fonseca a witness who was near where the plane fell told cadena radial colombiana caracol that the plane exploded in the air and broke in two he added i have already gone to where the plane fell the plane is completely destroyed no survivors only burnt and mangled corpses","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0881","doctext":"A Boeing 727 aircraft from Avianca carrying 107 passengers exploded at 0718 1218 GMT approximately 22 km south of Bogotá today as confirmed by the El Dorado airport control tower The plane with registration number HK1803 departed Bogotá en route to Cali at 0713 Shortly after takeoff reports came in from witnesses via Bogotá radio stations indicating that the aircraft had exploded midair split into two and ignited Octavio Fonseca a nearby witness told Cadena Radial Colombiana Caracol that the plane exploded in the air and split into two He further stated I have already visited the crash site The plane is completely destroyed with no survivors only burnt and mangled bodies","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0882","doctext":"attention pay close attention attention pay close attention as we have already reported us officials important persons and politicians in the united states have issued statements affirming that the salvadoran armed forces are directly linked to the case of the murdered jesuits the testimony given by the lady who witnessed the central american university crime has caused political upheaval that is also being felt in the corridors of the us congress the white house and the pentagon even elliott abrams former assistant secretary of state for interamerican affairs has stated on the face the nation television program on 27 november that the murder of the six jesuits a woman and her daughter was an action by the salvadoran armed forces and not the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front abrams a former reagan administration official stated based on 10 years experience on the salvadoran conflict i presume that the death of the priests was not the work of leftist guerrillas but an action by forces of the cristiani administration we do not have a record of guerrillas taking this sort of action said elliot abrams he added that in the past many military officers have been associated with the socalled death squads and the rightist sector in el salvador these were the statements by elliot abrams voa has reported the statements by the woman who witnessed the crime at this time in the united states the salvadoran top military command colonel rene emilio ponce and president alfredo cristiani are being pointed out as the persons directly responsible for this abominable crime in relation to this we want to denounce the following to the international community the people of the united states and the international media over the past few hours the cristiani administration has tried to divert the attention of the united states that is presently centered on the case of the murdered jesuits and the involvement of the salvadoran government in this crime we denounce the arrest of us citizen jennifer cazolo as part of a salvadoran armed forces plan to attempt to divert the attention of international public opinion from the jesuits case we also denounce the arrest of jennifer cazolo as a repressive act also the armed forces is trying to link humanitarian aid for el salvador human rights and usbased organizations to the fmln it is trying to link these organizations and these persons to the fmln the fmln completely denies that it has any link with us citizen jennifer cazolo we denounce this accusation as a clumsy set up by the armed forces command which is trying we repeat trying to repress these humanitarian organizations and foreigners this is a set up by the armed forces to repress foreign citizens and we repeat it is a smoke screen to divert us attention from the case that is presently on the table it is a set up to not attend the international communitys demand for justice in the case of the jesuit priests if elliot abrams former secretary of state for interamerican affairs who knows so much about el salvador says that it was not the fmln and that the crime was committed by military units and persons linked to the cristiani administration his statements will have strong repercussions in the united states the armed forces command and the cristiani administration are trying to do all they can to throw a smokescreen here and there to try to divert the attention of the international community and especially the people of the united states in conclusion we reafirm we deny the armed forces accusations against us citizen jennifer cazolo we state that the accusation is a clumsy set up to hide and not respond to the question everyone is asking where are the murderers of the jesuits behind the clumsy set up with regard to the us citizen we also see that they intend to continue to repress humanitarian organizations and different sectors that have expressed solidarity with el salvador in short all this set up attempts to do is throw a huge smokescreen to repress these organizations and foreigners","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0882","doctext":"Attention Please pay close attention As previously reported US officials key figures and politicians in the United States have confirmed that the Salvadoran armed forces are directly linked to the murder of the Jesuits The testimony from the woman who witnessed the Central American University crime has caused political turmoil with repercussions felt in the US Congress the White House and the Pentagon Even Elliott Abrams former Assistant Secretary of State for InterAmerican Affairs stated on the Face the Nation TV program on November 27 that the murders of six Jesuits a woman and her daughter were actions by the Salvadoran armed forces not the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front Abrams who served under the Reagan administration asserted that based on his decade of experience with the Salvadoran conflict he believes the priests deaths were not caused by leftist guerrillas but by forces of the Cristiani administration He emphasized that there is no history of guerrillas conducting such actions and noted that many military officers have previously been linked to death squads and the rightwing sector in El Salvador These statements by Elliott Abrams have been reported by VOA Currently in the United States Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce and President Alfredo Cristiani are being identified as the individuals directly responsible for this heinous crime We wish to inform the international community the American public and the global media that the Cristiani administration has been attempting to divert US attention from the Jesuits case and the Salvadoran governments involvement We denounce the arrest of US citizen Jennifer Cazolo as part of a strategy by the Salvadoran armed forces to shift international public opinion away from the Jesuits case This arrest is also a repressive act Additionally the armed forces are trying to link humanitarian aid for El Salvador human rights organizations and USbased groups to the FMLN The FMLN entirely denies any connection with Jennifer Cazolo and condemns this accusation as a clumsy setup by the armed forces command which aims to repress humanitarian organizations and foreign nationals This setup is a smokescreen to divert attention from the ongoing case concerning the Jesuit priests and to avoid addressing the international communitys demands for justice If Elliott Abrams with his extensive knowledge of El Salvador says it was not the FMLN but military units and individuals tied to the Cristiani administration his statements will have significant repercussions in the United States The armed forces command and the Cristiani administration are making every effort to create diversions to distract the international community and the American public In summary we reaffirm our stance we reject the armed forces accusations against Jennifer Cazolo We state that this accusation is a clumsy setup designed to obscure the truth and avoid answering the crucial question of who murdered the Jesuits Behind this setup concerning the US citizen we also see an intention to continue repressing humanitarian organizations and sectors showing solidarity with El Salvador In essence this entire setup is an attempt to create a massive smokescreen to repress these organizations and foreign nationals","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0883","doctext":"the radio mineria santiago staff continues to evaluate the substantial damage caused by a terrorist attack at the offices of radio mineria ernani valda the director of the radio station has reported that so far the damage is estimated at 25 million pesos the bomb was placed in the office of political commentator german gamonal who is also the press director five people were working at the offices when the explosion occurred one of them was injured we spoke with reporter hermogenes carrillo who arrived at the radio station offices after the attack begin recording carrillo one person suffered minor injuries and the offices of radio mineria were substantially damaged during the bomb attack here at the intersection of providencia and tobalaba streets this morning at 0510 passage omitted the radio station was off the air for 45 minutes during which time carabineros personnel inspected the site to confirm that there were no other bombs gope special operations group personnel arrived later according to their specialized personnel the bomb contained tronex expansion unknown and it had been placed by one of the windows on providencia street at least two or three people were involved in the attack they somehow climbed to the second floor placed the bomb lit the fuse and fled no warning was received nor has any subversive movement claimed responsibility for this attack so far we have received telephone calls from our listeners across the country we have also received important political personalities including presidential candidate hernan buchi and interior minister carlos caceres among others we have received a call from osorno from presidential candidate francisco javier errazuriz and another call from santiago from ricardo lagos this is all we can report for now the cost has not yet been estimated but it will be substantial this was a report by radio mineria for radio nacional de chile end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0883","doctext":"The team at Radio Mineria Santiago is still assessing the significant damage inflicted by a terrorist bombing at their headquarters Ernani Valda the stations director has estimated the damage to be around 25 million pesos The bomb was detonated in the office of German Gamonal a political commentator and the press director At the time of the explosion five people were present in the offices one person sustained injuries We interviewed Hermogenes Carrillo a reporter who arrived postattack Carrillo reported that the bombing which happened at 0510 at the intersection of Providencia and Tobalaba streets caused considerable damage and resulted in one minor injury The radio station was offair for 45 minutes while Carabineros officers ensured there were no additional bombs Later GOPE Special Operations Group personnel confirmed the bomb was made with Tronex and had been placed by a window on Providencia street At least two or three people participated in the attack climbing to the second floor planting the bomb lighting the fuse and escaping No warnings were issued nor has any subversive group claimed responsibility Calls have flooded in from listeners nationwide as well as from notable political figures like presidential candidate Hernan Buchi and Interior Minister Carlos Caceres Other calls came from Osorno by presidential candidate Francisco Javier Errazuriz and Santiago by Ricardo Lagos The cost of the damage remains uncalculated but is expected to be substantial This report was brought to you by Radio Mineria for Radio Nacional de Chile","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0884","doctext":"police sources have described the annonymous telephone call to radio cadena caracol blaming the extraditables drug trafficking group for the explosion on board an avianca boeing 727 as lacking credibility the plane was on a flight from bogota to cali with 107 persons aboard the annonymous caller said that the extraditables had planted a bomb on that plane because five informers were aboard however police sources consulted by efe were skeptical describing what the annonymous caller had said as lacking credibility another police source told efe that the annonymous phone call blaming the extraditables for the explosion sounded more like a joke in bad taste he added that the call does not follow the normal pattern used by that group when claiming responsibility for its actions the group usually sends communiques to the media these communiques are written on paper with the groups letterhead and are duly signed and at times include the fingerprints of those responsible for sending the communique a spokesperson at el dorado international airport in bogota from where the plane took off said that it was practically impossible for someone to have evaded the strict security at the airport the source added that the passengers and the luggage underwent routine but rigorous security checks these security checks include hand checks and the use of electronic equipment and explosivesdetecting dogs the source added that nothing unusual was noticed the extraditables is an armed group under the medellin cartel that for the past 6 years has been fighting against the extradition of colombians to the united states up to now the crimes that the group has claimed responsibility for and others for which it is blamed have all fallen under the category of selective murders but never an indiscriminate attack like destroying a plane civil aeronautics directorate sources said that the black box has been found and that its contents will probably reveal what happened the sources added that 8 hours after the tragedy there are still no clues that would allow them to be absolutely sure whether this was an attack or an accident most of the passengers on board the plane were government and private businessmen who were traveling from bogota to cali in the southeastern sector of the country for business purposes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0884","doctext":"Police sources have dismissed the credibility of an anonymous phone call to Radio Cadena Caracol which blamed the drug trafficking group The Extraditables for a bomb explosion on an Avianca Boeing 727 The aircraft was en route from Bogota to Cali with 107 people on board The anonymous caller claimed that The Extraditables had planted a bomb on the plane due to the presence of five informers among the passengers However police sources consulted by EFE were skeptical describing the callers information as lacking credibility Another police source suggested that the call seemed more like a tasteless joke noting that the method of the call did not align with the groups usual way of claiming responsibility Typically The Extraditables send written communiques to the media on their letterhead often including signatures and sometimes fingerprints of those responsible A spokesperson at El Dorado International Airport in Bogota where the plane departed stated that it was nearly impossible for someone to bypass the stringent security measures in place Passengers and their luggage underwent routine but thorough security checks including hand inspections electronic equipment and explosivesdetecting dogs The spokesperson noted that nothing unusual was detected The Extraditables an armed group under the Medellin Cartel has been fighting against the extradition of Colombians to the United States for the past six years Until now the crimes they have claimed responsibility for and others attributed to them have been selective murders never an indiscriminate act like blowing up a plane Sources from the Civil Aeronautics Directorate revealed that the black box had been recovered and its contents would likely clarify the incident Eight hours posttragedy there were still no definitive clues to determine whether it was an attack or an accident Most of the passengers were government officials and private businessmen traveling from Bogota to Cali for business","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0885","doctext":"the alleged nicaraguan pilot that was killed in el salvador is alive and well in managua talking with us the salvadoran government said mauricio quiros garcia was killed in an alleged transshipment of weapons last saturday 25 november when a cessna plane crashed mauricio quiros garcia 36yearsold is here next to me he is married and has children good evening mauricio quiros garcia good evening i am so surprised and astonished over this report that i really do not know how to explain how i felt when i was called at first i thought it was a joke however after receiving several telephone calls from several newsmen i started to think seriously about this i want to clarify and explain that this report is totally false cabrera mauricio the salvadoran government says you are a former pilot of the sandinist air force fas is that true quiros garcia that is true i was in the fas for 2 years and now i have been working with aeronica for the last 8 years cabrera what types of flights do you make to where do you fly and from where quiros garcia they are international flights i am the captain of a boeing 727 we fly to panama city san jose costa rica mexico city and guatemala city cabrera where did you go to school quiros garcia in mexico cabrera were you ever involved with the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front are you familiar with any type of weapons the reports mention sophisticated equipment did you just unload all that in el salvador and turned around so quickly that you were in several places on saturday quiros garcia i do not have the slightest notion about sophisticated weapons or anything else my job is to pilot a plane and that is what i do i pilot the aeronica plane and that is it cabrera mauricio do you know the fmln well quiros garcia no i do not know anyone from the fmln i have no relations with anyone linked at all to the fmln cabrera so why should anyone want to report that you were killed early in the morning in usulutan department quiros garcia well as i said before that report has surprised me frankly speaking i do not know this shows that certain governments sometimes issue totally false reports in order to hide or i do not know changes thought that report is totally false that is all i can say as you can see i am very concerned and just as surprised as you are continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0885","doctext":"The Nicaraguan pilot previously reported as killed in El Salvador is alive and well in Managua speaking with us The Salvadoran government claimed that Mauricio Quiros Garcia died in a supposed arms transfer when a Cessna plane crashed on Saturday November 25 However 36yearold Mauricio Quiros Garcia is right here beside me He is married with children Good evening Mauricio Quiros Garcia Good evening I was shocked and amazed by this report and I cant quite put into words how I felt when I first heard it Initially I thought it was a prank but after multiple calls from journalists I began to take it seriously I want to clarify that this report is entirely false Cabrera Mauricio the Salvadoran government claims you are an expilot of the Sandinist Air Force FAS Is that correct Quiros Garcia Yes thats true I served in the FAS for two years and have been with Aeronica for the past eight years Cabrera What kind of flights do you operate What are your destinations Quiros Garcia I fly international routes as a captain of a Boeing 727 traveling to Panama City San Jose Costa Rica Mexico City and Guatemala City Cabrera Where did you receive your education Quiros Garcia In Mexico Cabrera Have you ever been involved with the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front and do you have any knowledge of weapons The reports mentioned sophisticated equipment Did you really manage such a quick turnaround after unloading in El Salvador Quiros Garcia I have no knowledge of sophisticated weapons or anything of the sort My job is to pilot a plane and thats exactly what I do for Aeronica Cabrera Do you have any connections with the FMLN Quiros Garcia No I dont know anyone from the FMLN and have no affiliations with them Cabrera Then why would someone report that you were killed early morning in Usulutan Department Quiros Garcia As I mentioned earlier that report was astonishing to me Honestly I have no idea This situation demonstrates how some governments might release completely false reports possibly to obscure other issues That report is entirely false thats all I can say I am very concerned and just as bewildered as you are continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0886","doctext":"el salvador has carried out a constant and permanent aggression against nicaragua and nicaragua has never suggested breaking relations with el salvador nicaragua has not even thought about breaking relations with honduras on the contrary we have always tried to follow a policy of negotiations to solve problems i do not believe in fooling ourselves the real problem here is that the central american presidents made a commitment and that commitment must be fulfilled the central american presidents made a commitment to mobilize the contras that commitment must be fulfilled the central american presidents also committed themselves to respecting human rights in central america and that commitment must also be fulfilled el salvador must fulfill that commitment the salvadoran government is not respecting human rights in el salvador they are killing people in el salvador they have bombed the salvadoran people and they have killed the jesuit priests in light of all this the nicaraguan government must express its solidarity with the salvadoran people the salvadoran people are the ones who are suffering we cannot be in solidarity with an army that is killing the salvadoran people let us wait and see how many governments will support that army which is killing the salvadoran people an army that is bombing the salvadoran people an army that has killed the jesuit priests let us wait and see how many governments will support the army i assure you that most of the peoples of the world all the peoples of the world will express their support for the salvadoran people shortly before coming here this evening i was watching the news via satellite and i saw protest demostrations in the united states the people are protesting the killing of the jesuit priests and the bombings in el salvador christians catholics clergymen and priests are protesting in the united states words indistinct therefore our position is quite clear we do not renounce the peace agreements we continue to defend them and we will demand that the agreements be fulfilled we are going to demand that the salvadoran government respect those agreements and respect human rights what is needed in el salvador is a ceasefire a real ceasefire and negotiations are needed in el salvador to reach an agreement that will allow peace and democracy in el salvador no one can be happy with that kind of a democratic regime like the us government and the salvadoran government describe it that government is known for killing people for killing clergymen human rights must be respected in el salvador i am grateful to all the comrades who came from the various regions to be here tonight to attend this meeting during which in addition to discussing several matters of interest for all the nicaraguan people we also honored our evangelistic brothers who have worked here in nicaragua for the past 7 years and gave posthumous recognition to our jesuit brothers the priests brutally murdered in el salvador words indistinct we are determined to continue working with the christian people the preachers of the gospel the evangelists and all the churches in our country for a nicaragua in peace and democracy once again i wish to reiterate between christianity and revolution there is no contradiction","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0886","doctext":"El Salvador has persistently and continuously aggressed against Nicaragua yet Nicaragua has never contemplated severing ties with El Salvador or Honduras Instead Nicaragua has consistently pursued negotiation policies to resolve issues The core issue is the Central American presidents commitments which must be honored They committed to mobilizing the Contras and to upholding human rights across Central America El Salvador is failing to honor these commitments as evidenced by their human rights violations killings bombings and the murder of Jesuit priests Nicaragua stands in solidarity with the Salvadoran people who are the true sufferers and cannot support an army responsible for these atrocities It remains to be seen how many governments will back such an army I am confident that global citizens will support the Salvadoran populace Just before this meeting I saw satellite news showing protests in the United States against the killings and bombings in El Salvador with Christians Catholics clergymen and priests protesting Thus our stance is clear we uphold peace agreements and insist they be respected demanding the Salvadoran government honor these agreements and human rights A genuine ceasefire and negotiations are essential for peace and democracy in El Salvador No one can endorse a regime that kills people and clergymen as democratic Human rights must be respected in El Salvador I appreciate all the comrades from various regions attending tonights meeting where we discussed issues pertinent to all Nicaraguans and honored our evangelical brothers and murdered Jesuit priests We are committed to working with Christians gospel preachers evangelists and all churches for a peaceful and democratic Nicaragua Again I emphasize that there is no contradiction between Christianity and revolution","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0887","doctext":"the salvadoran government has rejeted the proposal for an immediate ceasefire that the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln according to mauricio sandoval salvadoran minister of culture and communications sandoval was interviewed by the us news agency upi the salvadoran patriots made this proposal in response to the oas recommendation regarding the salvadoran situation the recommendation calls for an immediate return to negotiations bishop gregorio rosa chavez offered his good offices venezuelan president carlos andres perez has also joined the group of people who are trying to stop the violence in el salvador on tuesday 21 november perez met with officials of the cristiani administration namely justice minister oscar santamaria and minister of presidency juan padela according to carlos andres perez he also talked with his salvadoran counterpart alfredo cristiani on the phone in the course of this talk he offered to host a caracas meeting between the salvadoran government and the rebels it would seem that because of the negative attitude of cristianis administration all these efforts have not yielded the expected fruits the fact is that the salvadoran government is trying to worsen the terror with this in mind the government is drafting a law to punish the opposition as a preventive measure congress has already approved antiterrorist bills these bills allow the arrest of people on suspicion of antigovernment activities a salvadoran deputy has labeled these bills unconstitutional and contrary to human rights meanwhile these bills have encouraged the acursed death squads americas watch a human rights organization has reported an increase of word indistinct arrests of and threats against foreigners who work for religious and humanitarian organizations in el salvador the salvadoran human rights commission believes that the crusade against foreign missionaries is encouraged by the ultrarightists who are operating under the protection of the government the government guarantees the reactionaries their impunity death squads working closely with reactionary military men and the cristiani administration are most certainly to blame for the recent disgraceful murder of six priests in el salvador according to the us publication the boston globe the paper states that this is obvious to all and that the salvadoran regime and the yankee government are the only ones that refuse to admit it from their point of view this attitude is reasonable washingtons policy toward el salvador is based on the ultrarigthwing forces words indistinct the boston globe adds that every year the taxpayers take out of their pockets 500 million to finance the assistance that the us government gives to el salvador some of this money goes to the death squads which are guilty of thousands of murders commited amid hellish tortures it is a significant piece of information the thing is that us officials prefer to lash out at the fictitious shipments of soviet weapons to el salvador fictitious because there have been none at all on the other hand the use that successive salvadoran regimes have made of us aid has always been downplayed however it is obvious that without the hefty us subsidies the salvadoran conflict would have been resolved a long time ago and the nearly 100000 salvadorans who have died in the struggle would still be alive","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0887","doctext":"The Salvadoran government has dismissed the immediate ceasefire proposal put forth by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN according to Mauricio Sandoval the Salvadoran Minister of Culture and Communications during an interview with US news agency UPI This proposal was made by Salvadoran patriots in response to the Organization of American States OAS recommendation for a prompt return to negotiations Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chavez has offered to mediate and Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez has joined efforts to end the violence in El Salvador On November 21 Perez met with officials from the Cristiani administration including Justice Minister Oscar Santamaria and Minister of the Presidency Juan Padela Perez also spoke with Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani over the phone offering to host a meeting in Caracas between the Salvadoran government and rebels However Cristianis administrations negative stance has hindered these peace efforts Instead the Salvadoran government is intensifying its crackdown on opposition by drafting a law to punish dissenters and Congress has already passed antiterrorist bills allowing the arrest of individuals suspected of antigovernment activities A Salvadoran deputy has condemned these bills as unconstitutional and violating human rights These measures have emboldened the death squads according to Americas Watch a human rights group which reports increased arrests and threats against foreign religious and humanitarian workers in El Salvador The Salvadoran Human Rights Commission believes that the crusade against foreign missionaries is driven by ultrarightists protected by the government which guarantees their impunity Death squads collaborating with reactionary military personnel and the Cristiani administration are likely responsible for the recent brutal murder of six priests in El Salvador as reported by The Boston Globe The publication asserts that while this is evident to all only the Salvadoran regime and the US government refuse to acknowledge it which aligns with Washingtons policy that supports ultrarightwing forces in El Salvador The Boston Globe highlights that US taxpayers annually contribute 500 million to aid El Salvador some of which funds the death squads responsible for thousands of torturous murders US officials however prefer to focus on nonexistent Soviet weapon shipments to El Salvador rather than the misuse of US aid by successive Salvadoran regimes Without these substantial US subsidies the Salvadoran conflict could have been resolved long ago potentially saving nearly 100000 lives lost in the struggle","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0888","doctext":"according to some sources in the past few days more than 1000 people have died in el salvador after the intensification of the fight between government forces and the guerrillas mikhail mayorov filed this report the horrifying reports published by the new york times give an appropriate idea of the tragedy in el salvador where a civil war is ravaging the country on the outskirts of san salvador where the fight is being waged the people are forced to burn dead bodies right in front of their houses the victims are not only soldiers and guerrillas who are directly involved in the conflict but also civilians whose houses are hit by bombs and projectiles the civilians are constantly threatened by the bullies of the socalled death squads who murdered six catholic priests at the san salvador university campus the salvadoran situation which has caused serious concern cannot be regarded as something which is commonly referred to as words indistinct the interdependence of the world now seems to be stronger than ever we have finally understood the meaning of the old saying that there is no isolated tragedy we feel increasingly responsible for what is happening in the socalled hot spots of the planet obviously the first thing to be done to normalize the situation is to stem the direct and indirect flow of military supplies to both sides moscow has already taken this position however us president george bush has termed inadmissible the possibility of halting the aid to the government of alfredo cristiani if we compare the salvadoran and the afghan situations why does the us administration so bitterly repproached us for helping the najibullah regime we have unfortunately not yet adopted general criteria our foreign policy is consistent mayorov says in my opinion soviet diplomacy has a more flexible attitude toward the current situation in el salvador the soviet government has abandoned its conservative stand which made us support just one side in the final analysis the war is a tragedy for all the people and the magnitude of the tragedy grows as the conflict becomes more serious the salvadoran conflict will reflect the willingness that moscow and washington have to help a small nation which is tired of a longstanding conflict find a way towards peace all of us are waiting for the sovietus summit which will be held off the coast of malta it is difficult to imagine the issues that will be on the agenda because the meeting will be unofficial as heard there are many issues that may be addressed in a bilateral summit it is highly desirable however that both sides reach an understanding and that they identify the possibilities of cooperation for the resolution of the central american problem","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0888","doctext":"Reports suggest that over the past few days more than 1000 individuals have lost their lives in El Salvador due to the escalating conflict between government forces and guerrillas Mikhail Mayorov shared this report The distressing accounts published by the New York Times paint a grim picture of the devastation in El Salvador where civil war is tearing the country apart In the outskirts of San Salvador where the fighting is most intense residents are compelled to burn deceased bodies in front of their homes The casualties include not only soldiers and guerrillas engaged in the battle but also civilians whose homes are struck by bombs and projectiles Civilians live in constant fear of the bullies from the socalled death squads who recently executed six Catholic priests on the San Salvador University campus The dire situation in El Salvador has raised serious concerns and cannot be dismissed as a mere localized issue The interconnectedness of the world is more evident than ever underscoring the truth of the saying that no tragedy is isolated We feel an increasing responsibility for the events occurring in these global hot spots To stabilize the situation the immediate priority is to halt the direct and indirect supply of military resources to both factions Moscow has already adopted this stance However US President George Bush has rejected the notion of stopping aid to the government of Alfredo Cristiani Comparing the situations in El Salvador and Afghanistan why did the US administration harshly criticize us for supporting the Najibullah regime Unfortunately we have not yet developed universal criteria Mayorov states that our foreign policy remains consistent In his view Soviet diplomacy is more adaptable regarding the current situation in El Salvador The Soviet government has moved away from its rigid stance of supporting only one side Ultimately war is a catastrophe for everyone and the scale of the tragedy grows as the conflict intensifies The Salvadoran conflict will test the willingness of both Moscow and Washington to assist a small warweary nation in finding a path to peace We all anticipate the upcoming SovietUS summit off the coast of Malta Although it is an unofficial meeting it is challenging to predict the topics on the agenda Nonetheless it is crucial that both sides reach a mutual understanding and explore opportunities for collaboration to resolve the Central American crisis","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0889","doctext":"lessening the tension overwhelming your government by refusing to agree to the ceasefire with international supervision to start negotiations proposed by the fmln which expresses the desire of the international community 3 seeking to avoid its responsibility by not fulfilling the esquipulas ii agreements which include a commitment to have democratization a ceasefire and national reconciliation this along with the break in relations with nicaragua is a harsh blow to the regional peace agreements we ratify our total willingness to have a ceasefire with international supervision and to attain a negotiated solution through a concerted national effort to have a firm and longlasting peace in el salvador signed fmln general command commanders salvador sanchez ceren jorge shafick handal eduardo sancho francisco jovel and joaquin villalobos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0889","doctext":"reducing the strain on your government by rejecting the ceasefire under international oversight to initiate talks as proposed by the FMLN reflecting the international communitys wishes 3 evading its duty by not adhering to the Esquipulas II accords which call for democratization a ceasefire and national reconciliation This combined with severing ties with Nicaragua deals a significant blow to regional peace agreements We reaffirm our complete readiness for a ceasefire with international monitoring and to achieve a negotiated resolutionthrough a collective national effortfor a stable and enduring peace in El Salvador Signed FMLN General Command Commanders Salvador Sanchez Ceren Jorge Shafick Handal Eduardo Sancho Francisco Jovel and Joaquin Villalobos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0890","doctext":"heavy clashes are still taking place in northern san salvador following a night of fierce combat which confirms predictions on the intensification of the war this week press reports released from san salvador at noon today report the continuation of clashes between the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln and the armed forces basically in neighborhoods in northern san salvador ayutuxtepeque soyapango zacamil and san ramon on the outskirts of san salvado seem to have been occupied again by guerrilla columns which controlled those neighborhoods during the first days of the national offensive which began on 11 november in its most recent newscast the fmlns radio venceremos reported the air force heavily bombed ayutuxtepeque a densely populated neighborhood and confirmed the clashes taking place in soyapango the source reported the salvadoran armed forces elite troops and even infantry brigades from military detachments traditionaly stationed in the countryside have been deployed to san salvador in an attempt to repel the rebels actions according to the guerrilla reports despite the continuous bombings clashes are taking place at this time in the capital of san miguel department in the eastern part of the country several sectors of the panamerican highway especially in eastern san salvador remain under the fmln control radio venceremos reported the central american media today warned about the seriousness of the incidents in san salvador this morning when groups of unidentified men machinegunned former supreme court president francisco guerrero a well known leader of the rightwing national conciliation party sources consulted in san salvador which prefer not to be identified said it is a fact the far rightwing is linked to this crime the same sources maintained that the recent announcement on the suspension of diplomatic relations with managua made by president alfredo cristiani caused disagreements among the government branches and among the various parties","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0890","doctext":"Intense clashes continue in northern San Salvador after a night of heavy fighting confirming expectations of escalated conflict this week Reports from San Salvador at noon indicate ongoing battles between the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN and the armed forces mainly in northern neighborhoods Ayutuxtepeque Soyapango Zacamil and San Ramon on the edges of San Salvador appear to be reoccupied by guerrilla forces who had controlled these areas at the onset of the national offensive starting November 11 FMLNs Radio Venceremos recently broadcasted that Ayutuxtepeque a densely populated area was heavily bombed by the air force and verified clashes in Soyapango The source mentioned that elite troops and infantry brigades from rural military units have been dispatched to San Salvador to counter the rebels Despite ongoing bombings guerrilla reports indicated battles are occurring in the capital of San Miguel department in the east Several segments of the PanAmerican Highway especially in eastern San Salvador are still under FMLN control according to Radio Venceremos Central American media highlighted the severity of the incidents in San Salvador this morning where groups of unidentified men machinegunned Francisco Guerrero a prominent leader of the rightwing National Conciliation Party and former Supreme Court president Anonymous sources in San Salvador confirmed the far rightwings involvement in the crime These sources also noted that President Alfredo Cristianis recent decision to suspend diplomatic relations with Managua has caused discord within the government and among various political parties","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0891","doctext":"we have received a report advising us that at 0200 0800 gmt today fmln farabundo marti national liberation front forces attacked a group of paratroopers at the insa expansion unknown factory in soyapango the report also adds that since early this morning fighting has been going on in guadalupe neighborhood also in soyapango reports from other areas of san salvador speak of heavy clashes since early this morning the report states that at 0200 today fmln units attacked two 4th infantry brigade cobra battalion companies in san salvador the troops were in el carmen hill ayutuxtepeque jurisdiction the report adds that the fmln inflicted two dead and three wounded including a sergeant and a corporal this means that the 4th infantry brigade is already in san salvador this is the way things are in san salvador sonsonate troops 5th infantry brigade troops and 4th infantry brigade troops are in san salvador this is proof of how bad the enemy is doing the report adds that since this morning fighting against atlacatl battalion troops was reported in the area around el carmen hill the atlacatl battalion troops were going to reinforce the cowardly 4th infantry brigade troops who have left chalatenango and are now in san salvador the fighting ended at 0930 1530 gmt we repeat at 0200 today fmln units attacked a group of paratroopers at the insa factory in soyapango fighting was also reported in san jacinto mejicanos ayutuxtepeque soyapango santa eduviges escandia neighborhood el carmen neighborhood and other areas of san salvador we are waiting for more reports because we have learned that fighting has resumed in the capital city to add to the report we have received from san salvador we wish to state that heavy fighting occurred this morning in guadalupe neighborhood soyapango at 0600 1200 gmt national guard troops were ambushed at km 11 on the northern trunk road the national guard suffered dead and wounded during that ambush we will have more information on this ambush later","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0891","doctext":"We have received a report indicating that at 0200 0800 GMT today forces from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN launched an attack on a group of paratroopers at the INSA factory in Soyapango The report further mentions that since early this morning battles have been ongoing in the Guadalupe neighborhood also located in Soyapango Additional reports from various parts of San Salvador describe intense fighting since the early hours Specifically at 0200 today FMLN units attacked two companies from the 4th Infantry Brigades Cobra Battalion in San Salvador with the troops positioned on El Carmen Hill in the Ayutuxtepeque jurisdiction The FMLN reportedly caused two fatalities and three injuries including a sergeant and a corporal This confirms the presence of the 4th Infantry Brigade in San Salvador Currently troops from Sonsonate the 5th Infantry Brigade and the 4th Infantry Brigade are all stationed in San Salvador indicating the adversarys dire situation The report also notes that fighting against Atlacatl Battalion troops occurred around El Carmen Hill as these troops were preparing to support the 4th Infantry Brigade forces who had retreated from Chalatenango to San Salvador This conflict concluded at 0930 1530 GMT To reiterate at 0200 today FMLN forces attacked paratroopers at the INSA factory in Soyapango with further clashes reported in San Jacinto Mejicanos Ayutuxtepeque Soyapango Santa Eduviges the Escandia neighborhood the El Carmen neighborhood and other areas within San Salvador We are awaiting additional reports as we have learned that combat has resumed in the capital city Additionally heavy fighting was reported this morning in the Guadalupe neighborhood Soyapango At 0600 1200 GMT National Guard troops were ambushed at kilometer 11 on the Northern Trunk Road resulting in casualties Further information on this ambush is forthcoming","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0892","doctext":"this again proves the aggression by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front against the salvadoran people against poor people and against our countrys distinguished politicians this is added to the innocent lives taken by the fmln from the salvadoran population i want to tell you we have a person under arrest who was wounded right where the attack took place by dr guerreros bodyguard we have his identity he is affilitated to the fmln but we will not release his name while the investigation is under way the salvadoran people are the best witness to the fmln aggression against our people end recording announcer ponce also said that the terrorists carry out these actions as part of their strategy to scare the population begin recording ponce we want to say that conditions to enable marxism and the fmln to win are practically nil the people completely reject them the fmln are using that lying and losing venceremos radio station to fool their own cadres in nicaragua there were some stations that were in network with this lying and losing venceremos radio station broadcasting false reports about el salvador this is also part of the aggression to allow their socalled highranking fmln commanders to be in nicaragua is also part of the aggression no one can ignore the aggression that the sandinist government has been exerting for a long time against the salvadoran government and people unidentified reporter having found these sophisticated weapons does it mean you may expect the aggressive counteroffensive these groups are launching may widen ponce definitely not we believe their cadres are decimated this could affect mainly our air force however we are taking the proper tactical and technical preventive measures what should be very clear to all salvadorans is that for the fmln to attain power which is their goal they will have to climb over the body of the last armed forces soldier end recording announcer ponce also said that the missiles and other weapons sent by ortega for the fmln are agressions against the salvadoran people explaining that it was a nicaraguan who lives in this capital who identified the man who piloted the small aircraft carrying the weapons for the terrorists begin recording ponce he said that it was quiros garcia however that evening he called back and said that the pilot should have part of his thumb missing and to please check him out the body we have was checked and one of the thumbs has a part missing to us this is irrefutable proof we all know of ortegas cyncism on the one hand he made promises at esquipulas ii signing agreements he was not prepared to implement he would not do it since he was really doing these other things he is the same as the fmln the fmln was discussing peace at a dialogue table while it was preparing for this offensive it is a mockery of the people because their desire for peace has been fooled with domestic and international public opinion have been fooled end recording announcer finally ponce said the subversive groups have low morale and are desperate because if daniel ortega loses the elections they too will lose and forever additionally the salvadoran people do not support their irrational actions that only produce death and destruction","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0892","doctext":"This once more demonstrates the aggression by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front against the Salvadoran people targeting the poor and our nations prominent politicians This adds to the innocent Salvadoran lives claimed by the FMLN I want to inform you that we have detained an individual who was injured at the scene of the attack by Dr Guerreros bodyguard We know his identity and his affiliation with the FMLN but his name will remain confidential while the investigation proceeds The Salvadoran people are the best witnesses to the FMLNs aggression end recording announcer Ponce further mentioned that these terrorist acts are part of a strategy to intimidate the public begin recording Ponce We assert that the chances of Marxism and the FMLN succeeding are virtually nonexistent The people wholly reject them The FMLN uses the deceitful and failing Venceremos radio station to mislead their own members In Nicaragua certain stations were networked with this deceptive Venceremos radio station spreading false reports about El Salvador This is also part of the aggression Allowing their socalled highranking FMLN commanders to stay in Nicaragua is part of this aggression The prolonged aggression by the Sandinista government against the Salvadoran government and people cannot be overlooked unidentified reporter With the discovery of these advanced weapons do you expect the aggressive counteroffensive by these groups to escalate Ponce Absolutely not We believe their ranks are severely diminished This might primarily impact our air force nonetheless we are implementing appropriate tactical and technical preventive measures It should be clear to all Salvadorans that for the FMLN to achieve power which is their aim they would have to overcome the last soldier of the armed forces end recording announcer Ponce also stated that the missiles and other weapons sent by Ortega for the FMLN are acts of aggression against the Salvadoran people clarifying that it was a Nicaraguan resident in this capital who identified the pilot of the small aircraft transporting the weapons for the terrorists begin recording Ponce He identified the pilot as Quiros Garcia However later that evening he called back saying that the pilot should have part of his thumb missing and urged us to verify The body we examined indeed had a part missing from one thumb To us this is undeniable proof We are all familiar with Ortegas hypocrisy On one hand he made promises at Esquipulas II signing agreements he had no intention of honoring he wouldnt follow through as he was engaged in other activities He is no different from the FMLN The FMLN was negotiating peace at a dialogue table while preparing for this offensive This is a mockery of the people as their genuine desire for peace has been deceived Both domestic and international public opinions have been misled end recording announcer In conclusion Ponce said the subversive groups are demoralized and desperate knowing that if Daniel Ortega loses the elections they will also face defeat permanently Moreover the Salvadoran people do not endorse their irrational actions that only result in death and destruction","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0893","doctext":"there is profound indignation over the murder of dr francisco jose guerrero president of the supreme court of justice the murder was committed by terrorists at about 0930 1530 gmt this morning according to witnesses the terrorists drove a yellow volkswagen president alfredo cristiani ordered a complete investigation to determine who murdered dr guerrero and to bring them to trial according to the salvadoran penal code which was modified a few days ago both private and public sectors have spoken out against these crimes because they only bring more grief and pain to the suffering salvadoran people","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0893","doctext":"There is deep outrage over the killing of Dr Francisco Jose Guerrero head of the Supreme Court of Justice The attack carried out by terrorists around 0930 1530 GMT this morning involved a yellow Volkswagen according to eyewitnesses President Alfredo Cristiani has ordered a thorough investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible under the recently amended Salvadoran penal code Both private and public sectors have condemned these acts of terrorism as they only add to the sorrow and suffering of the Salvadoran people","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0894","doctext":"at least 9 people have died and 13 more were wounded including soldiers rebels and civilians in the armed confrontations during the past few hours in san salvador and 2 departments in the north and east of el salvador according to military reports four guerrillas died and two soldiers were wounded in confrontations that occurred early this morning in the cities of mejicanos and ciudad delgado located north of san salvador according to the same reports the confrontations in which carbines mortars and explosives were used began at 0230 0830 gmt when the rebels tried to enter the northern suburbs of san salvador but they were repelled by government troops with the support of the air force according to the armys press office another four guerrillas were killed and two were wounded in armed confrontations in tonacatepeque 16 km north of san salvador and in chalatenango and san miguel located in the northern and eastern parts of the country respectively the army has acknowledged that one soldier died and another five were wounded in those places the armed forces have stated that four employees of the rio lempa hydroelectric executive commission were wounded by explosives that had been placed by the rebels in a technical institute located in the zacamil neighborhood which had been occupied for some days by the rebels during the recent offensive the army also indicates that the rebels set fire to a car and another two vehicles in san salvador and san miguel","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0894","doctext":"At least nine individuals including soldiers rebels and civilians have lost their lives and thirteen others were injured during armed clashes over the past few hours in San Salvador and two departments in the northern and eastern regions of El Salvador as per military reports Early this morning in the cities of Mejicanos and Ciudad Delgado situated north of San Salvador four guerrillas were killed and two soldiers were injured according to these reports The confrontations which involved the use of carbines mortars and explosives started at 0230 0830 GMT when the rebels attempted to infiltrate the northern suburbs of San Salvador but were repelled by government forces with air force support the armys press office stated Additionally four more guerrillas were killed and two injured in armed confrontations in Tonacatepeque 16 km north of San Salvador as well as in Chalatenango and San Miguel located in the northern and eastern parts of the nation respectively The army has admitted that one soldier died and five others were wounded in these locations The armed forces also reported that four employees from the Rio Lempa Hydroelectric Executive Commission were injured by explosives placed by the rebels in a technical institute situated in the Zacamil neighborhood occupied by rebels during the recent offensive Furthermore the army reports that the rebels committed arson by setting fire to a car and two other vehicles in San Salvador and San Miguel","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0895","doctext":"in light of the terrorist armed aggression launched against the salvadoran people by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front with the open support and direction of the sandinist government headed by daniel ortega on 11 november the salvadoran government advises the international community that on the day the current government assumed office it expressed its firm desire to seek through the civilized path of dialogue a comprehensive solution to the conflict because the marxist leninist groups cause brings bloodshed to our people in this sense president cristianis government promoted the process of dialogue that began in mexico city on 13 14 and 15 september 1989 at that time government and fmln delegations signed an agreement committing themselves to seek an end to hostilities within the spirit of the agreements signed by the central american presidents in tela honduras based on the agreement reached in mexico city the issue to be broached during the second round of talks to be held in san jose costa rica on 16 and 17 october would be the end to hostilities based on proposals presented by the government and the fmln at that time the fmln did not allow the discussion of the topic previously agreed on and presented a series of proposals deliberately complex in form and content with the evident purpose of preventing the main and only topic on the agenda from being discussed on 11 november the fmln launched an aggression against the salvadoran people an aggression that was obviously planned at least a few months before it was launched this proves that while the fmln was talking peace and negotiations around the negotiating table it was with the political logistical and military support of ortegas government preparing the criminal attack against the salvadoran people since the beginning of the terrorist aggression to date certain things have happened that prove the sandinist governments involvement in the genocide implemented by the fmln terrorists the salvadoran government has proof that the fmln is a puppet of daniel ortegas deadly plans who faced with an imminent electoral defeat and in conjunction with fidel castro is attempting to regionalize in central america an armed conflict to try to save the sandinist regime in light of the aforementioned and having established the participation of the sandinist government in the terrorist aggression experienced by the salvadoran people the salvadoran government agreed on 26 november 1989 to suspend diplomatic and commercial relations with the nicaraguan government and recalled its diplomatic mission for consultations in light of these serious actions which violate international law the salvadoran government has presented formal charges before the united nations and the oas so that immediate and efficient measures will be taken to repudiate these terrorist actions and so that the nicaraguan government will be diplomatically and politically pressured to stop the aggression it has unleashed against el salvador and thus stop a possible conflict of unpredictable dimensions how is it possible that at a time like this when around the world moments of political freedom are being experienced in places like poland the gdr czechoslovakia and hungary here in el salvador because of the fmlns irrational actions with ortegas support attempts are being made to drown a nation which despite 10 years of war is trying to consolidate a democratic process the salvadoran government and people are united during this historic test to achieve peace within the democratic system","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0895","doctext":"Following the terrorist attack initiated by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front against the Salvadoran people on November 11 with overt support and guidance from the Sandinista government led by Daniel Ortega the Salvadoran government alerted the international community From the onset of its term the current administration expressed a strong commitment to resolving the conflict through dialogue as it believed the MarxistLeninist groups actions only resulted in bloodshed President Cristianis administration facilitated dialogue beginning in Mexico City on September 1315 1989 where both government and FMLN representatives signed an agreement to seek an end to hostilities in alignment with agreements made by Central American presidents in Tela Honduras However during the next round of talks scheduled for October 1617 in San Jose Costa Rica the FMLN obstructed the agreedupon discussions by introducing complex proposals to avoid addressing the main agenda On November 11 the FMLN with Ortegas political logistical and military support launched a premeditated attack against the Salvadoran people revealing their duplicity by negotiating peace while preparing for conflict Evidence has emerged linking the Sandinista government to the FMLNs genocidal actions indicating that Daniel Ortega facing electoral defeat and in collaboration with Fidel Castro sought to spread armed conflict throughout Central America to salvage his regime Consequently on November 26 1989 the Salvadoran government severed diplomatic and commercial ties with Nicaragua and recalled its diplomats for consultations In response to these grave violations of international law the Salvadoran government has formally charged Nicaragua before the United Nations and the OAS urging immediate and decisive measures to condemn these terrorist actions and diplomatically pressure the Nicaraguan government to cease its aggression thereby averting a potential conflict of unpredictable scale Amid global political liberation in places like Poland the GDR Czechoslovakia and Hungary El Salvador faces attempts to stifle its democratic aspirations due to the FMLNs irrational actions backed by Ortega The Salvadoran government and its people stand united in this critical moment to achieve peace within a democratic framework","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0896","doctext":"deputy defense minister colonel juan orlando zepeda has said that the armed forces structure remains intact and that the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorists have no possibility of launching another offensive col zepeda said that the communists indiscriminate attack was launched against the civilian population and not against the military according to the military chief the terrorists were trying to encourage an uprising among the people however they failed in their attempt because the people turned their backs on them and gave their support to the armed forces col zepeda said that the support of the people for the armed forces has been essential and very important to neutralize the fmlns communist attack the deputy defense minister said that thanks to this total support the armed forces have been able to locate a lot of weapons and ammunition col zepeda mentioned the altos de la cueva case in san miguel where approximately a million rounds of ammunition were found zepeda called on the people to maintain their trust in the armed forces adding that the armed forces morale is high very high","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0896","doctext":"Colonel Juan Orlando Zepeda the deputy defense minister stated that the armed forces structure remains solid and the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorists have no chance of initiating another offensive According to Col Zepeda the communists attack indiscriminately targeted civilians rather than the military He noted that the terrorists aimed to incite a public uprising but failed as the populace rejected them and instead supported the armed forces Col Zepeda emphasized that this public backing has been crucial in counteracting the FMLNs communist assault He highlighted that due to this unwavering support the armed forces have managed to uncover a significant amount of weaponry and ammunition He cited the discovery in Altos de la Cueva in San Miguel where around a million rounds of ammunition were found Zepeda urged the public to continue placing their trust in the armed forces asserting that their morale is very high","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0897","doctext":"attention attention we have last minute information attention farabundo marti national liberation front fmln forces have broken the siege that the fascist troops were maintaining around northwestern and northern san salvador attention we have been fighting in areas close to the armed forces general staff headquarters we repeat we are fighting in areas close to the armed forces general staff headquarters we are fighting in la sultana neighborhood on the southern highway and around the democracia building our units entered the manuel jose arce neighborhood inhabited by highranking military chiefs and occupied several houses there our forces found arsenals in some of the houses and clashed against enemy troops our forces seized many weapons including rifles machineguns ammunition and other war material all those weapons were found in the houses of several highranking military chiefs in the manuel jose arce neighborhood we also have reports on clashes in the area of antiguo cuscatlan where military detachment no 6 reinforcements refused to advance the sonsonate troops refused to advance toward our positions in the area of antiguo cuscatlan similarly our forces are holding positions in soyapango mejicanos cuscatancingo and ayutuxtepeque our forces also have control of the northern trunk highway and other important routes leading to san salvador there are clashes against bracamonte battalion troops in la sultana neighborhood san francisco and antiguo cuscatlan the enemy has reacted in four different ways the enemy sent bracamonte battalion reinforcements in one direction but their advance was neutralized and halted at the escalon neighborhood we repeat the first high command response to our incursion into northwestern and western san salvador residential neighborhoods including bracamonte battalion reinforcements has been neutralized our forces ambushed and neutralized those bracamonte battalion reinforcements a second enemy response to our incursion into and control of northwestern and western san salvador moved along the southern highway and was ambushed with rpg7 rocket launchers and therefore neutralized the enemys third response moving through santa tecla was also attacked by our forces and has been neutralized with an ambush near la universal and guadalupe gardens these atlacatl battalion forces were also neutralized we are receiving this report from san salvador the high commands first and belated response included four movements which were all halted by our forces those four high command defensive movements have been attacked and neutralized both the bracamonte and the atlacatl battalions have been neutralized meanwhile the troops coming from sonsonate refused to advance in southwestern san salvador clashes now cover a large area from the highway linking santa tecla and san salvador and through la mascota las palmas san benito maquiligue campestre lomas verdes escalon neighborhoods continuing to the san salvador volcano and moving through the entire northern san salvador including ayutuxtepeque cuscatancingo northern mejicanos and mejicanos itself and then moving to ciudad delgado soyapango and the southern section of the panamerican highway where our units maintain positions and are advancing toward enemy forces in other words at this hour the fmln has formed the largest arch of attacks during our forces entire occupation of san salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0897","doctext":"Attention attention We have breaking news The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN forces have successfully broken the siege imposed by fascist troops around northwestern and northern San Salvador Attention We are currently engaged in combat in areas near the Armed Forces General Staff headquarters Repeating we are fighting near the Armed Forces General Staff headquarters specifically in La Sultana neighborhood along the southern highway and near the Democracia building Our units have entered the Manuel José Arce neighborhood which is home to highranking military officials and have taken control of several houses there Within these houses our forces discovered arsenals and engaged enemy troops seizing numerous weapons including rifles machine guns ammunition and other war materials All these weapons were found in the homes of highranking military officials in the Manuel José Arce neighborhood Additionally we have reports of clashes in the Antiguo Cuscatlán area where reinforcements from Military Detachment No 6 refused to advance Similarly Sonsonate troops also refused to advance towards our positions in Antiguo Cuscatlán Our forces are holding positions in Soyapango Mejicanos Cuscatancingo and Ayutuxtepeque We also control the Northern Trunk Highway and other key routes leading to San Salvador Clashes are ongoing with Bracamonte Battalion troops in La Sultana neighborhood San Francisco and Antiguo Cuscatlán The enemy has reacted in four ways they sent Bracamonte Battalion reinforcements in one direction but their advance was halted at the Escalón neighborhood Repeating the first high command response with Bracamonte Battalion reinforcements has been neutralized Our forces ambushed and stopped these reinforcements A second enemy response along the Southern Highway was ambushed with RPG7 rocket launchers and neutralized The third enemy response through Santa Tecla was also attacked and neutralized near La Universal and Guadalupe Gardens These Atlacatl Battalion forces were also neutralized We are broadcasting this report from San Salvador The high commands initial and delayed responses involved four movements all of which have been halted by our forces Both Bracamonte and Atlacatl battalions have been neutralized Meanwhile troops from Sonsonate refused to advance in southwestern San Salvador Clashes now span from the highway linking Santa Tecla and San Salvador through La Mascota Las Palmas San Benito Maquiligue Campestre Lomas Verdes and Escalón neighborhoods continuing to the San Salvador volcano and throughout northern San Salvador including Ayutuxtepeque Cuscatancingo northern Mejicanos and Mejicanos itself then moving to Ciudad Delgado Soyapango and the southern section of the PanAmerican Highway where our units hold positions and are advancing against enemy forces In summary at this moment the FMLN has orchestrated the largest series of attacks during our entire occupation of San Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0898","doctext":"we have learned that the general staff has erected a human wall erected by colonel rene emilio ponce following the artillery attack staged by us at 0515 this morning on the general staff installations it was reported that hundreds of little soldiers have been placed as cannon fodder outside the general staff installations this gives us new intelligence data on the morale of col ponce how the crisis is affecting him without any military criterion he has placed a wall of soldiers around the general staff instalations this is a good piece of intelligence given to us by col ponce concerning his physical state and concerning the upset being suffered by the strategic armed forces general staff command we call on the inhabitants of the country club the maquiliguas san benito and escalon neighborhoods to immediately abandon that combat zone the fighting will get worse and the air force will bomb the fmln positions in san benito and escalon neighborhoods therefore its inhabitants are urged to abandon that residential district in san salvador a report from usulutan indicates at this time that the fmln units are advancing and fighting in the sector of gaviria el manguito and los pilotos neighborhoods in the city of usulutan also in the area of santa elena there is fierce fighting your attention please we have another report from san salvador important information is being received from lomas verdes in the strategic zone of lomas verdes in the northwestern part of the capital an army armored vehicle was destroyed and its 50caliber machinegun was seized as well as many rifles and machineguns from the national police and cavalry troops your attention to this report from san salvador fighting in the exclusive lomas verdes neighborhood indicates that an armored vehicle was destroyed during the fighting a 50caliber machinegun was seized from the damaged armored vehicle it is being emplaced and will be used against the air force helicopters and aircraft that are overflying the area since 0000 when the fighting began to 0940 when we received the report of the fighting in lomas verdes neighborhood in the western part of the capital near escalon neighborhood our forces have destroyed an armored vehicle and seized in combat two m60 machineguns 8 m16 rifles 1 m79 grenade launcher three vrc communication radios and a 50caliber machinegun seized from the armored vehicle this occurred during the fighting with the national police and cavalry troops which sustained 14 casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0898","doctext":"This morning at 0515 our artillery attack on the general staff installations revealed that Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce has created a human barrier positioning numerous young soldiers as cannon fodder outside the installations This act demonstrates the psychological impact of the crisis on Col Ponce highlighting his lack of military strategy This information offers insight into Ponces physical and mental state as well as the distress within the strategic armed forces command We urge residents of the Country Club Maquiliguas San Benito and Escalón neighborhoods to evacuate immediately as the conflict intensifies with imminent air force bombings on FMLN positions in San Benito and Escalón Reports from Usulután indicate that FMLN units are advancing and engaging in battle in Gaviria El Manguito and Los Pilotos neighborhoods as well as in Santa Elena where intense fighting is ongoing Additional intelligence from San Salvadors Lomas Verdes area located in the northwest of the capital confirms that an army armored vehicle was destroyed and numerous weapons including a 50caliber machinegun were captured from national police and cavalry troops Since midnight our forces have dismantled an armored vehicle and secured various arms including two M60 machineguns eight M16 rifles one M79 grenade launcher three VRC communication radios and a 50caliber machinegun This occurred during combat with national police and cavalry units resulting in 14 casualties among their forces","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0899","doctext":"we have an acanefe report on the situation in el salvador the report reads the salvadoran guerrillas today unleashed a new offensive in san salvador with attacks on military installations and fierce clashes with the army in several neighborhoods in san salvador which continue up until midmorning on 29 november the acanefe report adds the guerrillas actions affected escalon san francisco and san benito neighborhoods where the residences of president alfredo cristiani and us ambassador william walker are located a local television station reported there were shootouts early this morning on la capilla street in san benito neighborhood where the residence of us ambassador william walker is located the fmln and the army are also fighting in mejicanos and ciudad delgado in northern san salvador the fmln is maintaining positions on the highway linking san salvador to the western sector of the country the fmln reported this morning that its troops ambushed patrols from the armed forces elite battalions witnesses confirmed to acanefe that the fmln took positions in antiguo cuscatlan a town southeast of san salvador this has been an acanefe report on the situation in san salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0899","doctext":"We have received a report from ACANEFE detailing the current situation in El Salvador According to the report Salvadoran guerrillas launched a new offensive in San Salvador today targeting military installations and engaging in intense battles with the army in various neighborhoods These clashes persisted until midmorning on November 29 The ACANEFE report further mentions that the guerrillas actions affected the Escalon San Francisco and San Benito neighborhoods where the homes of President Alfredo Cristiani and US Ambassador William Walker are situated A local TV station reported early morning shootouts on La Capilla Street in the San Benito neighborhood near the US Ambassadors residence Additionally the FMLN and the army are also fighting in Mejicanos and Ciudad Delgado located in northern San Salvador The FMLN is holding positions on the highway connecting San Salvador to the western part of the country The FMLN announced this morning that its troops ambushed patrols from elite battalions of the armed forces Witnesses confirmed to ACANEFE that the FMLN had taken positions in Antiguo Cuscatlan a town southeast of San Salvador This concludes the ACANEFE report on the situation in San Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0900","doctext":"the fighting in the san salvador residential areas brings up substantial differences in the form and content of the war in el salvador when the fighting takes place in the neighborhoods of the poor and when the fighting takes place in the neighborhoods of the rich today when the fighting took place in various parts of the capital city including places such as the escalon san benito san francisco and general arce residential areas where us diplomatic personnel live where the military officers and government officials have their residences where the salvadoran high society has its residences then the repercussions are very different us government spokesmen reacted quickly and without delay marlin fitzwater james baker the state department ambassador walker everyone was very worried over the fate of us personnel they expressed angry words against the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln if there is someone in the world that is well informed of the war situation in el salvador it is precisely the pentagon the state department and the us embassy because they have financed and given advice to the salvadoran army it is not our presence in the san salvador residential areas that jeopardizes us personnel on the contrary it is the us presence the us meddling in el salvador that is jeopardizing its staff they cannot ask us to get out of san salvador so that the americans will not be trapped in the crossfire it is the us intervention in the country that must come to an end so that we salvadorans will be able to settle our problems among ourselves this is our land our fatherland the war was imposed by the injustices the slaughters the dictatorships and to a great extent by the americans who spend 14 million daily in this war this is a crucial moment for el salvador that is why we demand that the us administration that is the bush administration the us congress and the us people carefully think this over and act sensibly so that we will be able to put an end to this war it is imperative that the us government the bush administration think this over and promote changes in its policy toward el salvador and thus make feasible a solution to the conflict we have publicly and officially said as one of our many gestures of good will that the fmln will not attack us diplomatic installations or personnel in el salvador in addition we have instructed our units our fighters and commando groups not to attack diplomatic sites because naturally they are not military targets for the fmln we hope that in the same manner both the us embassy as well as the other diplomatic representatives will instruct their security guards so they will not become involved in the fighting thus preventing confusion that we would all regret the us government can play a positive role in defining the conflict the us congress and other international organizations such as the united nations and the oas are already discussing the true situation of our country we believe this is the moment to change policies the us government cannot continue to finance and support a regime which is bombing the civilian population in the cities a regime which murders priests which publicly threatens the bishops the us government must use its good judgment and contribute to the end of the war and not continue to support a fascist regime that is not acceptable in our fatherland el salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0900","doctext":"The conflict in San Salvadors residential zones highlights significant disparities in the nature and impact of the war in El Salvador depending on whether the fighting occurs in impoverished areas or affluent neighborhoods Today clashes erupted in various parts of the capital including upscale areas like Escalon San Benito San Francisco and General Arce home to US diplomatic staff military officers government officials and Salvadoran elite The response from US officials was swift and concerned with figures like Marlin Fitzwater James Baker the State Department and Ambassador Walker expressing alarm over the safety of American personnel Their anger was directed at the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN The Pentagon State Department and US embassy are wellinformed about the war in El Salvador given their financial and advisory support to the Salvadoran army It is not the FMLNs presence in these areas that endangers US personnel but rather the US involvement in El Salvador that puts their staff at risk The FMLN argues that US intervention must cease so Salvadorans can resolve their issues independently The war stems from systemic injustices massacres dictatorships and significant US financial support of 14 million daily This is a pivotal moment for El Salvador necessitating thoughtful and sensible actions from the US administration particularly the Bush administration Congress and the American public to help end the conflict The US government must reconsider its policies towards El Salvador to facilitate a resolution The FMLN has publicly declared its commitment to not targeting US diplomatic sites or personnel instructing its fighters to avoid such locations since they are not military targets The hope is that US and other diplomatic security personnel will also avoid involvement in the fighting to prevent regrettable incidents The US can play a constructive role in resolving the conflict The US Congress and international bodies like the United Nations and the OAS are already examining the situation in El Salvador It is time for a policy shift The US must stop funding and supporting a regime that bombs civilian areas murders clergy and threatens bishops The US must use its influence to end the war and cease backing a repressive regime unacceptable to Salvadorans","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0901","doctext":"the salvadoran army gave assurances tonight that the situation has been controlled in the vicinity of the armed forces general staff where today once again the rebels and the military clashed nevertheless armed forces spokesman major mauricio chavez said on a radio and television network that in the escalon neighborhood the situation remains difficult because the terrorists have taken several civilians as hostages the source said that an unspecified number of civilians are being held hostage by guerrillas in escalon an exclusive neighborhood in the northen part of san salvador where clashes resumed at dawn on 29 november the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln today also attacked the general staff a residence for us military advisers and president alfredo cristianis residence the rebels have occupied several mansions from which they are attacking the government troops in an area populated by government officials diplomats and where the un office in el salvador is located according to the officer the army has besieged the area and expects to control the situation within the next few hours major chavez caceres reasserted the armys irrevocable will to defend the civilian population in that area while the salvadoran green cross reported that it has evacuated several families from the sector","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0901","doctext":"The Salvadoran army assured tonight that the situation has been controlled around the armed forces general staff where there were clashes again today between the rebels and the military However armed forces spokesman Major Mauricio Chavez announced on a radio and television network that in the Escalon neighborhood the situation remains difficult because terrorists have taken several civilians as hostages The source indicated that an unspecified number of civilians are being held by guerrillas in Escalon an upscale area in northern San Salvador where fighting resumed at dawn on November 29 The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN also attacked the general staff a residence for US military advisers and President Alfredo Cristianis residence today The rebels have occupied several mansions from which they are launching attacks on government troops in a zone inhabited by government officials diplomats and where the UN office in El Salvador is located According to the officer the army has surrounded the area and expects to control the situation within the next few hours Major Chavez Caceres reaffirmed the armys irrevocable will to protect the civilian population in that area while the Salvadoran Green Cross reported that it has evacuated several families from the sector","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0902","doctext":"national guard personnel stationed in san miguel have captured the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist commander who goes by the pseudonym aristides in a neighborhood in that town aristides had been operating in a large sector of the eastern part of the country for some time and had committed all types of crimes against the salvadoran people commander aristides has provided the armed forces with important information directly linking the cynical nicaraguan president daniel ortegas government to the fmln","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0902","doctext":"In San Miguel national guard troops have apprehended the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorist leader known as Aristides Operating in a significant area of the eastern region for an extended period Aristides committed numerous crimes against the Salvadoran population Aristides has also divulged critical information to the armed forces directly implicating the Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortegas government in supporting the FMLN","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0903","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani announced last sunday that the republic of el salvador has broken diplomatic ties with nicaragua analyst aleksey pavlov discusses this subject for those who are familiar with central american issues this news is no surprise given the failure of the negotiations between the salvadoran government and the guerrillas as well as the resumption of the war the cristiani administration was pressured by certain us circles to break relations with nicaragua the word indistinct media are conducting a crusade to convince the public that cuba nicaragua and certainly the ussr are providing weapons to the word indistinct revolutionaries the united states certainly plays an important role in this campaign and so has president cristiani by declaring that he will not attend the regional presidential summit scheduled for december in managua apparently cristiani needed to break relations with nicaragua in order not to attend to the summit this is comprehensible because the central american presidents are supposed to discuss the compliance with the tela agreements the dismantling of the contras and the continuation of peace talks in el salvador in fact cristiani was unable to justify his refusal to attend this summit there are other reasons why cristiani wishes to use the break with nicaragua as a mask he is trying to distract public attention from the salvadoran armys heavy bombings of heavily populated areas including the capital and the repression against salvadoran religious and labor organizations in other terms cristiani wants to conceal the fact that he cannot control the excesses committed by his generals that is the genocide that the salvadoran army is perpetrating against its own people the cristiani administration is also unable to control the death squads which are murdering people with impunity it is revealing that several days before cristiani declared the break of diplomatic ties with nicaragua nicaraguan embassy staff in san salvador were evacuated home in face of the death threats by the death squads is this mere coincidence of course not most probably these death squads received orders to make such threats with a view toward the diplomatic break by what can be seen the action of death squads is common practice for the salvadoran government however this diplomatic break is a serious act for which cristiani is largely responsible honduran president jose azcona hoyo considers this action a great danger to peace in the isthmus this is an unquestionable fact","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0903","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani announced last Sunday that El Salvador has severed diplomatic relations with Nicaragua Analyst Aleksey Pavlov provides insight This development is not unexpected for those acquainted with Central American affairs Due to the breakdown of negotiations between the Salvadoran government and the guerrillas and the ensuing return to conflict the Cristiani administration faced pressure from certain US factions to cut ties with Nicaragua Media outlets are vigorously trying to persuade the public that Cuba Nicaragua and likely the USSR are arming the revolutionaries The United States plays a significant role in this campaign as does President Cristiani who declared he would not attend the regional presidential summit in December in Managua It appears Cristiani needed to sever relations with Nicaragua to justify his absence from the summit This is understandable since Central American presidents are expected to discuss the Tela agreements the dismantling of the Contras and the continuation of peace talks in El Salvador Cristiani struggled to justify his refusal to attend the summit Additionally Cristiani is using the diplomatic break with Nicaragua as a diversion from the Salvadoran armys extensive bombings of densely populated areas including the capital and the repression of religious and labor organizations within El Salvador Essentially Cristiani aims to hide his inability to control the excesses of his generals including the genocide the Salvadoran army is committing against its own people The administration also cannot control the death squads who kill with impunity Notably days before Cristiani announced the diplomatic break the Nicaraguan embassy staff in San Salvador were evacuated due to death threats from death squads This is no coincidence these squads likely received orders to issue such threats to prompt the diplomatic break The actions of the death squads are evidently a common practice for the Salvadoran government However this diplomatic severance is a grave action for which Cristiani bears significant responsibility Honduran President José Azcona Hoyo regards this move as a substantial threat to peace in the region an indisputable fact","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0904","doctext":"regarding the international scandal that the salvadoran government has made over an alleged shipment of surfacetoair missiles found inside a wrecked light aircraft the fmln expresses the following 1 in view of a possible intensification of the salvadoran conflict it is necessary to note that the salvadoran armed forces were the first ones to escalate the war by launching indiscriminate attacks and air bombings against the civilian population in densely populated urban areas the salvadoran armed forces had been doing this for several years in our countrys rural areas in view of the damage that this causes the population since 1987 the fmln has made proposals to scale down the war and suspend the use of aircraft and aviation equipment the salvadoran governments charges are hypocritical as the government itself has turned aircraft into real instruments of genocide against the salvadoran people 2 the policy of the previous us administration has turned central america into a huge arms market whereby thousands of tons of soviet and us weapons including surfaceto air missiles have been introduced into the area this has created a flourishing black market for weapons where salvadoran and honduran military men and nicaraguan contras participate as bigtime smugglers 3 the salvadoran government has begun a campaign of accusations against the nicaraguan government with the intention of putting up a smoke screen to cover the genocide it has unleashed and to divert the attention of the international community which has been demanding a that the salvadoran government stop the massive and indiscriminate attacks in densely populated urban areas and the persecution against the political opposition and grass roots movements b an investigation to clear up the murder of six jesuit priests and two domestic workers along with the punishment of those responsible for these and similar crimes and c that the salvadoran government accept the ceasefire it has heretofore rejected and justify its intransigent and irrational position 4 cristianis decision to suspend relations with nicaragua based on an alleged shipment of missiles for the fmln is not reasonable not even by saying that this represents an escalation of the salvadoran war in fact the us government has escalated the war by sending 4 billion in aid to strengthen the army and provide it with a powerful air force the justification has always been nicaraguas support to the fmln thus refusing to admit the internal causes of the conflict and also keeping the doors closed to any negotiations this has unnecessarily prolonged the salvadoran peoples suffering and has made more dramatic their legitimate struggle for a true democratic pluralist and nonaligned government based on the above we reiterate 1 that we consider absolutely legitimate our right to obtain all types of weapons to guarantee our defense and to protect our people from the word indistinct military escalation promoted by the salvadoran government with the firm support of the previous and present us governments this includes the right to obtain weapons from various sources and to guarantee their arrival at our war fronts through any means available 2 we maintain our total willingness to deescalate the war we begin by expressing that we are totally willing to agree on a ceasefire with international supervision and to begin real negotiations to end the war with the participation of all the nations political and social forces 3 we are willing to refrain from using the surfacetoair missiles if the air force calls a complete halt to its bombings strafing and machinegunning throughout the national territory signed fmln general command commanders joaquin villalobos shafik jorge handal eduardo sancho salvador sanchez seren and francisco jovel el salvador 29 november 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0904","doctext":"Concerning the international uproar caused by the Salvadoran government over an alleged shipment of surfacetoair missiles discovered in a crashed light aircraft the FMLN states the following 1 Considering the potential escalation of the Salvadoran conflict its crucial to highlight that the Salvadoran armed forces were the initial aggressors having launched indiscriminate attacks and air bombings on civilians in densely populated urban areas for years extending their violent actions from rural regions Due to the harm inflicted on the population since 1987 the FMLN has proposed deescalating the conflict and ceasing the use of aircraft and aviation equipment The Salvadoran governments accusations are hypocritical given its own use of aircraft for genocidal purposes against its people 2 The previous US administrations policies turned Central America into a massive arms market introducing thousands of tons of Soviet and US weapons including surfacetoair missiles fostering a thriving black market where Salvadoran and Honduran military personnel and Nicaraguan contras act as major smugglers 3 The Salvadoran government has initiated a smear campaign against the Nicaraguan government to mask its own genocidal actions and divert international attention which has been demanding a an end to the massive indiscriminate attacks in urban areas and persecution of political opposition and grassroots movements b an investigation into the murder of six Jesuit priests and two domestic workers with accountability for those responsible and c acceptance of a ceasefire which the Salvadoran government has consistently rejected justifying its stubborn and irrational stance 4 Cristianis decision to sever relations with Nicaragua over an alleged missile shipment to the FMLN is unreasonable even suggesting it signifies an escalation of the Salvadoran war The US government has indeed escalated the conflict by providing 4 billion in aid to bolster the army and enhance its air force always justifying it by citing Nicaraguas support for the FMLN while ignoring the internal causes of the conflict and blocking negotiations This has prolonged the Salvadoran peoples suffering and complicated their legitimate struggle for a true democratic pluralist and nonaligned government Based on these points we affirm 1 It is entirely legitimate for us to acquire all types of weapons for our defense and to protect our people from the military escalation promoted by the Salvadoran government with strong backing from past and present US administrations This includes the right to secure weapons from various sources and ensure their delivery to our war fronts by any means necessary 2 We are fully prepared to deescalate the conflict starting by agreeing to a ceasefire under international supervision and initiating genuine negotiations to end the war with the involvement of all political and social forces in the nation 3 We are willing to refrain from using surfacetoair missiles if the air force completely halts its bombings strafing and machinegunning nationwide signed FMLN General Command Commanders Joaquin Villalobos Shafik Jorge Handal Eduardo Sancho Salvador Sanchez Ceren and Francisco Jovel El Salvador 29 November 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0905","doctext":"there is a tense calm interrupted by sporadic shooting in the exclusive escalon neighborhood of the salvadoran capital today at the same time many foreigners are leaving the neighborhood which was the site of heavy fighting between the salvadoran armed forces and guerrillas yesterday an official of the un office which is located in the area of fighting told acanefe that all the personnel are fine and we are now evacuating some employees and foreigners living in the area taking advantage of the ceasefire that was ordered by the salvadoran guerrillas for several hours we have not seen any guerrillas the soldiers are in the area and entrance is restricted they are only permitting the evacuation the official said over the telephone a spokesman of the armed forces press committee coprefa said this morning that the elite counterinsurgency belloso and atlacatl battalions and troops with artillery are carrying out a special operation in escalon to dislodge the rebels the spokesman said the operation will include all of northern san salvador however he said he could not provide further information because we are still compiling information the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln on 29 november resumed its attacks in san salvador especially in the upper class neighborhoods of escalon san benito and maquilishuat and the middle class neighborhoods of jardin guadalupe la cima and lomas de san francisco after several hours of fighting in the streets of the neighborhoods the army said it had the situation under control however it admitted that the rebels had entrenched themselves in escalon and had seized the residents as hostages the guerrillas announced last night that from 0600 to 1200 1200 1800 gmt today 30 november they will undertake the evacuation of foreign personnel in the escalon and san benito neighborhoods in northern san salvador the fmln said the measure which is being heeded by the foreigners living in those areas is to guarantee the lives of the residents of escalon various sources said the rebels have left escalon but this information has yet to be confirmed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0905","doctext":"Today a tense calm prevails with sporadic gunfire disrupting the atmosphere in the exclusive Escalon neighborhood of San Salvador Concurrently many foreigners are vacating the area which witnessed intense clashes between the Salvadoran armed forces and guerrillas yesterday A UN office official situated in the conflict zone informed ACANEFE that all personnel are safe and we are now evacuating some employees and foreigners residing here utilizing the guerrillas announced ceasefire Over the phone the official mentioned We havent encountered any guerrillas Soldiers are present and access is restricted only permitting evacuations A spokesman for the armed forces press committee COPREFA stated this morning that elite counterinsurgency units Belloso and Atlacatl along with artillery troops are conducting a special operation in Escalon to expel the rebels He added that the operation will cover all of northern San Salvador but could not provide more details as information is still being compiled The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN resumed its attacks on San Salvador on November 29 particularly targeting the affluent areas of Escalon San Benito and Maquilishuat as well as the middleclass neighborhoods of Jardin Guadalupe La Cima and Lomas de San Francisco After hours of street battles the army claimed control but acknowledged that the rebels had entrenched themselves in Escalon taking residents hostage The guerrillas announced last night that they would undertake the evacuation of foreign personnel from Escalon and San Benito neighborhoods between 0600 and 1200 1200 1800 GMT today November 30 The FMLN stated that this measure observed by the foreigners in these areas aims to safeguard the lives of Escalon residents Various sources indicated that the rebels have left Escalon though this information remains unconfirmed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0906","doctext":"the clandestine and liar radio stations of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorists continue to conduct a disinformation campaign at an international level with the purpose of distorting the truth regarding the aggression these bandits have launched against the salvadoran people very frequently they broadcast reports of unimaginable military victories of the fmln their liar radio stations say they have occupied the municipalities of soyapango mejicanos ayutuxtepeque ciudad delgado and others which despite the tragedy we are suffering makes people burst out laughing because everyone knows these are big lies these claims are absolutely false the residents of those municipalities are going to their jobs buses are operating and everyday activities are being conducted in a normal manner the liar radio stations of the fmln think they can confuse the public opinion with their false information these stations are used for propagandistic and disinformation purposes to make it appear as if the fmln is winning military victories which they have never attained and which are only in the minds of ortegas puppets who broadcast from managua the people are asking themselves where are the cowardly terrorist and murderous chiefs of the fmln shafik handal joaquin villalobos and other cowards who are in managua enjoying a luxurious life and good food the salvadoran people are fully aware of the victorious actions of our armed forces who since the beginning of this genocidal and terrorist fmln offensive have faced the aggressive mercenaries by reducing them to small terrorist groups which are lost and are irrationally attacking the civilian population the fmln has ridiculously claimed to completely control certain municipalities all of these lies show that the murderous fmln leaders do not have any arguments with which to conceal their unsuccessful rebel offensive their greatest failure has been the salvadoran peoples rejection of the rebel actions despite so many threats made by the fmln terrorists our people have never supported them let alone agreed to accept the weapons that the fmln were offering them if they joined the rebellion the fmln and its terrorist offensive which was conducted with the weapons that dictator ortega has given to the fmln puppets has failed and the salvadoran people expect the nations of the free world to condemn this genocidal aggression of international communism","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0906","doctext":"The covert and deceptive radio stations operated by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorists persist in their international disinformation campaign aimed at twisting the reality of the attacks these criminals have initiated against the Salvadoran populace They frequently broadcast reports of astonishing military triumphs supposedly achieved by the FMLN These deceitful radio stations claim to have taken control of municipalities like Soyapango Mejicanos Ayutuxtepeque Ciudad Delgado among others Despite the ongoing crisis these assertions are met with laughter since everyone knows they are blatant lies These statements are completely untrue The residents in those areas continue their daily routines buses are running and life is proceeding as usual The FMLNs false broadcasts aim to mislead public opinion and create the illusion of military victories which they have never actually won and exist only in the minds of Ortegas followers who transmit from Managua People are questioning where are the cowardly terrorist leaders of the FMLN such as Shafik Handal and Joaquin Villalobos who are living comfortably in Managua The Salvadoran people are well aware of the successful operations by our armed forces who since the start of the FMLNs brutal terrorist offensive have confronted the aggressive mercenaries diminishing them to scattered terrorist factions irrationally attacking civilians The FMLNs absurd claims of controlling certain municipalities are just more lies revealing the terrorist leaders inability to hide their failed rebellion Their greatest defeat has been the Salvadoran peoples rejection of their actions Despite various threats from the FMLN terrorists our citizens have never supported them or accepted the weapons offered to join the uprising The FMLNs terrorist offensive backed by weapons from dictator Ortega has failed and the Salvadoran people call on the free nations of the world to denounce this genocidal aggression of international communism","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0907","doctext":"judging by news agency reports the development of events in el salvador has reached an extremely dangerous point president cristianis refusal to respond to the insurgents recent cease fire proposal has resulted in a fresh outbreak of bloodshed having rejected out of hand last week the very idea of the resumption of talks with the farabundo marti liberation movement the government has made no secret of its intention of quickly driving the guerrillas back into the mountains using us military supplies elite army battalions had already prepared for punitive assaults but what happened the regimes gamble on military force proved futile the insurgents regrouped their forces brought up reserves and struck a powerful new blow the salvadoran drama is increasingly sharply at variance with the improvement of the international climate representatives of the united nations the oas the eec the vatican france and a number of other countries and organizations are now stressing the acute need to urge the warring sides in el salvador to reach a peaceful settlement based on mutual compromise and it is a very great pity that such an appeal has not come from that capital which the salvadoran authorities heed above all others washington attention is drawn to the urgent evacuation of us citizens from el salvador that was announced yesterday i recognize that in the conditions of an armed conflict this is a necessary step but it is no secret that in the recent past such actions by the us administration were an ominous symptom of the preparation of overtly interventionist plans end the bloodshed that is the priority task today and the restoration of the dialogue between the government and the insurgents that was broken off should be the first step toward that","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0907","doctext":"According to recent reports from news agencies the situation in El Salvador has reached a critical and dangerous stage President Cristianis refusal to acknowledge the insurgents latest ceasefire offer has led to a renewed wave of violence Last week the government flatly rejected the idea of resuming negotiations with the Farabundo Marti Liberation Movement and openly declared its intention to swiftly push the guerrillas back into the mountains with the help of US military aid Elite army battalions had already been mobilized for punitive strikes However the regimes reliance on military strength failed The insurgents reorganized their forces called in reinforcements and launched a powerful new attack The escalating Salvadoran crisis starkly contrasts with the improving international atmosphere Representatives from the United Nations the OAS the EEC the Vatican France and several other countries and organizations are now emphasizing the urgent need for a peaceful resolution through mutual compromise It is regrettable that such an appeal has not been made by Washington which holds significant influence over Salvadoran authorities Notably the urgent evacuation of US citizens from El Salvador announced yesterday draws attention While this is a necessary measure in the context of an armed conflict it is no secret that similar actions by the US administration in the past have often signaled the preparation of overtly interventionist plans Ending the bloodshed is the top priority today and restoring the dialogue between the government and the insurgents which was previously broken off should be the first step toward achieving that goal","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0908","doctext":"following a soviet order daniel ortega has been forced to expell from nicaragua the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist leaders who for years have kept their general command post in managua with ortegas support and protection when the soviet government confirmed that ortega had supplied arms to the fmln which were secretly intended for the exclusive use of the sandinist army as was the case of the sam7 missiles they ordered him to stop supporting the fmln terrorists because this is endangering ussr and us rapprochement policies the kremlin has reacted with noticeable annoyance following fidel castro and daniel ortegas direct meddling which is causing serious divisions within the leadership of the sandinist government because some of the commanders did not agree on supporting the fmln terrorist upsurge the expulsion order for jorge shafik handal joaquin villalobos and other fmln leaders is expected any moment now this will significantly reduce the fmlns political clout at the summit meeting between the soviet and us presidents castro and ortegas aggression using the fmln against the salvadoran people will be reviewed following president arias of costa ricas initiative","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0908","doctext":"Acting on orders from the Soviet Union Daniel Ortega has been compelled to expel the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorist leaders from Nicaragua For years these leaders had maintained their command center in Managua with Ortegas support When the Soviet government discovered that Ortega had supplied arms such as SAM7 missiles intended solely for the Sandinist army to the FMLN they instructed him to cease aiding the FMLN terrorists due to the risk it posed to SovietUS relations The Kremlin has shown considerable irritation at Fidel Castro and Ortegas interference which is causing serious rifts within the Sandinist leadership since some commanders were against backing the FMLNs terrorist activities Orders for the expulsion of key FMLN figures including Jorge Shafik Handal and Joaquin Villalobos are anticipated imminently which will greatly diminish the FMLNs political influence At an upcoming summit between the Soviet and US presidents the actions of Castro and Ortega in using the FMLN against the people of El Salvador will be scrutinized following an initiative by Costa Rican President Arias","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0909","doctext":"immigration director colonel maximiliano leiva reported today that 7 foreigners have been deported from el salvador and 14 will have to leave the country within the next few hours after being declared persona non grata for allegedly collaborating with the guerrillas leiva told acan efe that an undetermined number of foreigners have been remanded to the courts charged with arms possession or for taking part in armed actions in complicity with the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln leiva said that the seven deportees will be permanently banned so they will not be able to return to el salvador among the deported are us citizens dutch germans and japanese added leiva the salvadoran official did not release the names of the deportees or the foreigners who will have to leave the country in the next few hours jennifer casolo a us citizen was arrested by the security corps and accused of arms possession grabriela tornago an italian was arrested and accused of financing recruiting and being involved with terrorist groups according to official sources casola was arrested at daybreak on 26 november at a house located in the miravalle neighborhood where the army claims to have found a great amount of weapons tornago was arrested more than a week ago in the prados de venecia neighborhood police sources said that the italian was preparing a fake wedding at her residence to gather people linked with the guerrillas who on 11 november started an alleged insurrection leiva assured that the foreigners who are linked to the guerrillas will be remanded to the courts by the security force that makes the arrest","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0909","doctext":"Colonel Maximiliano Leiva the immigration director announced today that seven foreigners have been expelled from El Salvador with another 14 set to leave shortly after being labeled persona non grata for their alleged support of guerrilla forces Leiva informed ACAN EFE that an unspecified number of foreigners have been taken to court on charges of arms possession or involvement in armed activities in collaboration with the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN He added that the seven deportees will face a permanent ban preventing their return to El Salvador The deported individuals include citizens from the US the Netherlands Germany and Japan but their names were not disclosed Jennifer Casolo an American was arrested by security forces for arms possession while Italian Gabriela Tornago was detained and accused of financing recruiting and engaging with terrorist groups Official sources reported that Casolo was apprehended early on November 26 at a house in the Miravalle neighborhood where the military claims a significant cache of weapons was discovered Tornago was arrested over a week ago in the Prados de Venecia neighborhood Police indicated that she was organizing a sham wedding at her home to assemble people connected to the guerrillas who allegedly began an insurrection on November 11 Leiva confirmed that foreigners associated with the guerrillas would be handed over to the courts by the arresting security force","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0910","doctext":"venezuelan president carlos andres perez referred today to the murder of six jesuits and two women in san salvador and said that there is a generalized suspicion that no one can hide and it is that the extreme right and not the extreme left committed these murders perez who expressed his viewpoints about the salvadoran situation during his news conference at the miraflores palace said that it is very important that these crimes be investigated and that the responsible parties be punished he added that he has telephoned salvadoran president alfredo cristiani and us president george bush and told them about this the venezuelan president said that in spite of the fact the evidence points in one direction to the authors of the crimes committed on 16 november we cannot take any sides in this issue particularly when we are trying to find a solution and that is exactly what we have done concerning the spanish governments decision to suspend cooperation with the governments of el salvador and nicaragua perez pointed out that this action is one way of maintaining an active neutrality according to the venezuelan president the spanish stand is one of cooperation so that there will be peace and understanding in central america because it is withdrawing the aid as long as it is unclear how serious the conflicting parties are about reaching an agreement","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0910","doctext":"Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez addressed the assassination of six Jesuits and two women in San Salvador stating that theres a widespread belief that the extreme right rather than the extreme left is responsible for these murders During a press conference at the Miraflores Palace Perez emphasized the importance of a thorough investigation and the need for the guilty parties to be held accountable He mentioned that he had communicated this concern to Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani and US President George Bush Perez acknowledged that while evidence points towards one direction regarding the perpetrators of the November 16 attack it is crucial to remain impartial especially in efforts to find a resolution Regarding Spains decision to halt cooperation with El Salvador and Nicaragua Perez suggested that this move demonstrates a form of active neutrality He believes the Spanish stance aims to foster peace and understanding in Central America by ceasing aid until the conflicting parties show genuine commitment to reaching an agreement","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0911","doctext":"the salvadoran armed forces stated this evening that the guerrilla offensive has failed and has not represented a military threat to the army following 19 days of strong rebel attacks in the framework of 10 years of war army spokesman major mauricio chavez caceres said that following the failure of the guerrilla offensive which had been prepared for over a year what we can expect from them the rebels is attacks on prominent people and on the economic infrastructure and actions to scare the population the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln renewed its attacks early on 29 november when it attacked the countrys most important military installation and set fire to a residence of us military advisers and confronted the army in exclusive neighborhoods in northwest san salvador former foreign minister and president of the supreme court of justice francisco jose guerrero died on 28 november when he was straffed by guerrillas according to military sources this took place hours before the renewed fighting which produced 40 casualties among guerrillas and soldiers in an official radio and television broadcast chavez caceres today accused the fmln of destroying some residences in the exclusive escalon neighborhood with dynamite in northwest san salvador and of firing on private vehicles in high and middleclass san salvador neighborhoods the military spokesman said they the rebels have not been able to deal a military blow they have not been able to put up a fight with a single army battalion or company the fmln guerrillas today vacated the escalon neighborhood after holding for over 24 hours several houses there from which they confronted the government troops the fmln announced a truce from 0600 to 1200 1200 to 1800 gmt today to evacuate foreigners diplomats and civilian residents from escalon over 200 us citizens left today for the united states because of the fighting particularly in escalon a residential area in which diplomats highranking government officials and powerful businessmen live since the beginning of the guerrilla offensive on 11 november approximately 2000 people have died and hundreds have been wounded in the fighting between soldiers and rebels which has also resulted in severe economic losses","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0911","doctext":"The Salvadoran armed forces announced this evening that the guerrilla offensive has failed and has not posed a military threat to the army after 19 days of intense rebel attacks marking a decade of war Army spokesman Major Mauricio Chavez Caceres indicated that following the failure of the guerrilla offensive that had been in preparation for over a year we can expect from them the rebels attacks on notable individuals and economic infrastructure and actions aimed at intimidating the population The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN reignited its attacks on the early hours of 29 November by targeting the nations key military installation setting fire to a residence of US military advisers and clashing with the army in upscale neighborhoods of northwest San Salvador ExForeign Minister and Supreme Court President Francisco Jose Guerrero was killed on 28 November in an ambush by guerrillas according to military reports This incident occurred just before renewed clashes that resulted in 40 casualties among both guerrillas and soldiers In an official radio and TV broadcast Chavez Caceres today accused the FMLN of using dynamite to destroy residences in the prestigious Escalon neighborhood in northwest San Salvador and of shooting at private vehicles in affluent San Salvador neighborhoods The military spokesman added They the rebels have not managed to deliver a military blow they have not been able to engage a single army battalion or company in battle Today the FMLN guerrillas vacated the Escalon neighborhood after holding several houses there for over 24 hours during which they confronted government troops The FMLN declared a truce from 0600 to 1200 1200 to 1800 GMT today to allow the evacuation of foreigners diplomats and civilian residents from Escalon Over 200 US citizens departed for the United States today due to the ongoing conflict particularly in Escalon a residential area home to diplomats senior government officials and influential businessmen Since the onset of the guerrilla offensive on 11 November about 2000 individuals have died and hundreds have been injured in the clashes between soldiers and rebels which have also inflicted significant economic damage","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0912","doctext":"dominican order superior juan carlos fernandez cid reported in managua today that a spanish priest and four workers of the dominican order three salvadorans and one us citizen were arrested in san salvador on 30 november the dominican superior told acanefe that the spanish priest carlos diez rojo salvadorans jose santana the driver estela cruz bustamante director of the orders child care center and santiago de jesus vasquez director of the 22 april neighborhood choir as well as a us volunteer called scott were still under arrest in san salvador today he stated that he had contacted spanish embassy officials in san salvador this morning and they confirmed that the san salvador treasury police had arrested the priest diez rojo and the four workers according to fernandez cid a group of policemen raided the parish center in ciudad credisa a san salvador neighborhood and arrested the five persons after conducting a search the priest was visiting san salvador and had arrived in the city 2 days before the guerrillas launched their offensive on 11 november a spanish embassy official in san salvador is presently making efforts to visit carlos diez and the other persons arrested in the presence of salvadoran officials without any official explanations two priests of the dominican order spanish citizen miguel anduez and the us citizen jaime barnee were expelled from el salvador 5 days ago on 16 november six jesuit priests five spaniards and one salvadoran and two women were murdered by 30 men in uniforms who were heavily armed","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0912","doctext":"Juan Carlos Fernandez Cid the Dominican Order Superior announced in Managua today that a Spanish priest and four Dominican Order workersthree Salvadorans and one Americanwere detained in San Salvador on November 30 Fernandez Cid informed ACANEFE that the Spanish priest Carlos Diez Rojo Salvadorans Jose Santana the driver Estela Cruz Bustamante director of the Orders child care center and Santiago de Jesus Vasquez director of the 22 April neighborhood choir along with an American volunteer named Scott remain in custody in San Salvador He mentioned he had communicated with officials at the Spanish embassy in San Salvador this morning who confirmed that the San Salvador Treasury Police had apprehended Diez Rojo and the four workers According to Fernandez Cid the police raided the parish center in Ciudad Credisa a neighborhood in San Salvador and detained the five individuals after searching the premises The priest had been in San Salvador for two days prior to the guerrilla offensive on November 11 Currently a Spanish embassy official in San Salvador is attempting to visit Carlos Diez and the others detained in the presence of Salvadoran officials Recently without any official explanation two Dominican Order priestsSpanish citizen Miguel Anduez and American citizen Jaime Barneewere expelled from El Salvador five days ago Additionally on November 16 six Jesuit priestsfive Spaniards and one Salvadoranand two women were murdered by 30 men in uniform who were heavily armed","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0913","doctext":"salvadoran attorney general mauricio eduardo colorado has said that the chief of the armed forces general staff will be summoned to testify in the case of the murdered jesuit priests the salvadoran official said that colonel rene emilio ponce must say what military unit of the security corps was guarding the area around the uca central american university the day the crime was committed begin recording colorado at this time we consider it necessary for us to summon col ponce and for him to tell us the name of the person security corps or headquarters responsible for patrolling the area where the crime was committed once we know who was in the area we will also summon them to see what they have to say end recording meanwhile the attorney general said that the amendments to the penal and penal procedural codes approved last week by the legislative assembly will contribute toward the legal struggle against the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front begin recording colorado that the legislative assembly is fulfilling its historic task at this moment is of great significance the salvadoran soldier who gives his life for freedom is fulfilling his mission and the legally appointed authorities are fulfilling their mission end recording according to the government official at such times of uncertainty created by the increase in violence the salvadoran people must remain calm and not lose hope","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0913","doctext":"Salvadoran Attorney General Mauricio Eduardo Colorado announced that the Chief of the Armed Forces General Staff will be called to testify in the investigation of the murdered Jesuit priests He stated that Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce must identify the military unit from the security corps that was guarding the area around the Central American University UCA on the day of the crime Colorado emphasized the need to summon Colonel Ponce to disclose the name of the person security corps or headquarters responsible for patrolling the crime scene Once identified those present in the area will also be summoned for questioning Additionally the Attorney General mentioned that recent amendments to the penal and procedural codes passed by the legislative assembly last week will aid in the legal fight against the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN Colorado remarked that the legislative assembly is fulfilling its historic role and that soldiers sacrificing their lives for freedom are accomplishing their mission as are the legally appointed authorities He urged the Salvadoran people to stay calm and hopeful amidst the rising violence and uncertainty","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0914","doctext":"fmln farabundo marti national liberation front guerrillas fired a sam7 missile on 29 november from zacatecoluca and on 30 november fired a similar missile also from zacatecoluca both missed their targets the air forces officers involved reported that in both cases the sam7 missiles were detected by observer planes which in turn warned the two salvadoran air force a37 planes that the missiles were headed toward them the two planes were flying patrol missions in the zacatecoluca area both sam7 missiles failed to strike their targets thanks to the professionalism of the pilots who maneuvered to prevent the fmln missiles from hitting them the fmln continues to receive soviet arms supplies through cuba and nicaragua an action which has already been officially denounced to the entire world and which the salvadoran people fully repudiate the sandinist government has supplied the fmln terrorists with this type of sophisticated weaponry of soviet manufacture which confirms that the fmln apart from having its general command inside nicaraguan territory has the military support and guidance of the sandinist regime official sources believe that the sam7 missiles fired by the fmln against the air force planes could be among the weapons that were onboard the other small plane that was set on fire by the terrorists after they had unloaded it as soon as the salvadoran government learned of the sam7 shipments to the fmln they reported it to the international community in response to this report the soviet government showing great annoyance ordered a freeze on all arms shipments to the ortega government which following orders from fidel castro supplies military equipment to the fmln terrorists it has also been reported that an investigation is under way on the participation of mercenaries from different countries who are fighting alongside the fmln causing the genocide of the salvadoran people","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0914","doctext":"On November 29 and 30 FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front guerrillas launched SAM7 missiles from Zacatecoluca both of which missed their targets Salvadoran Air Force A37 planes were on patrol when observer planes detected the missiles and issued warnings The skilled maneuvers of the pilots prevented any hits The FMLN continues to receive Soviet arms via Cuba and Nicaragua a fact that has been globally condemned and rejected by the Salvadoran populace The Sandinista government has armed FMLN terrorists with advanced Soviet weapons indicating their military backing and strategic guidance Official sources suggest the SAM7 missiles might have been part of a cache unloaded from a small plane later destroyed by the terrorists Upon learning of the SAM7 deliveries the Salvadoran government notified the international community The Soviet Union in response and showing considerable irritation halted all arms shipments to the Ortega government which supplies FMLN terrorists with military equipment under Fidel Castros directives Additionally an ongoing investigation is examining the role of foreign mercenaries fighting with the FMLN contributing to the atrocities against the Salvadoran people","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0915","doctext":"nicaragua which was accused by el salvador at the united nations security council on 30 november of worsening the tension in central america has asked the security council to issue a call for an immediate ceasefire and for the resumption of negotiations between the salvadoran government and the guerrillas alejandro serrano caldera nicaraguan ambassador to the united nations also requested that the council ask un secretary general javier perez de cuellar to undertake special efforts to achieve and supervise a ceasefire in el salvador without considering the draft resolution presented by nicaragua and released today the security council last night suspended its meeting which had been requested by el salvador to report nicaraguan shipments of weapons including surfacetoair missiles to the salvadoran guerrillas in the draft resolution nicaragua asked the council to vigorously condemn the assassination of six jesuit priests by a group wearing uniforms as well as other indiscriminate acts of violence especially bombings by the salvadoran armed forces during the offensive begun by the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln on 11 november it also urged the council to work for an immediate ceasefire in el salvador and for the resumption of negotiations between the government and the fmln as the only way to solve the salvadoran crisis and as an unpostponable step to consolidate the regional peace process the draft resolution reiterated the councils support for the central american peace agreements and in clear reference to the united states it urged the countries with links or interests in the region not to intervene in the salvadoran conflict according to nicaragua the security council should also express its satisfaction with the forthcoming deployment of the un observer group in central america onuca the first group from onuca is scheduled to arrive on sunday in tegucigalpa where its headquarters will be located","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0915","doctext":"Nicaragua accused by El Salvador at the United Nations Security Council on November 30 of exacerbating tensions in Central America has urged the Council to call for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations between the Salvadoran government and the guerrillas Alejandro Serrano Caldera Nicaraguas ambassador to the UN also requested that the Council ask UN SecretaryGeneral Javier Perez de Cuellar to make special efforts to achieve and monitor a ceasefire in El Salvador Without addressing the draft resolution presented by Nicaragua and released today the Security Council suspended its meeting last night which had been requested by El Salvador to discuss Nicaraguan arms shipments including surfacetoair missiles to Salvadoran guerrillas In the draft resolution Nicaragua asked the Council to vigorously condemn the murder of six Jesuit priests by a group in uniform and other indiscriminate acts of violence particularly bombings by Salvadoran armed forces during the offensive initiated by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN on November 11 It also called on the Council to work towards an immediate ceasefire in El Salvador and the resumption of negotiations between the government and the FMLN as the only way to resolve the Salvadoran crisis and as an urgent step to consolidate the regional peace process The draft resolution reiterated the Councils support for the Central American peace agreements and in a clear reference to the United States urged countries with interests or connections in the region not to intervene in the Salvadoran conflict Nicaragua also suggested that the Security Council should express its approval of the upcoming deployment of the UN Observer Group in Central America ONUCA The first group from ONUCA is scheduled to arrive on Sunday in Tegucigalpa where its headquarters will be based","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0916","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani today said that the salvadoran rebels have fired two soviet made surface to air missiles since they started their offensive on 11 november according to cristiani the missiles which missed were fired by the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln in zacatecoluca in the regions center where clashes between the army and the rebels continued today cristiani admitted he is concerned over the fmlns plans for strictly terrorist actions such as killing personalities government officials and relatives of armed forces officers he also said his government has not requested any international military aid because the armed forces can counteract the fmln attacks and because the guerrilla threat of taking power in the country by force is not real cristiani also said he is willing to talk with the guerrillas only if hostilities cease he asserted that the fmln actions are linked to domestic events in nicaragua and cuba the president said he is completely sure the armed forces can control the situation because the guerrillas are unable to seize power by force and do not have even the least support of the salvadoran people cristiani pointed out we cannot give the fmln any chances because it is a minority armed group aided by nicaragua and cuba a group whuich intends to seize something they have no right to if the guerrillas want to dialogue let them stop their armed actions it is high time for them to understand that the people want peace the president said he also announced that the coffee sugar and cotton crops the countrys main export products will be harvested with army reservists the government headed by cristiani which today completed 6 months has estimated approximately 12 billion in economic losses resulting from the bloody clashes between the army and the rebels since 11 november","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0916","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani announced today that the Salvadoran rebels have launched two Sovietmade surfacetoair missiles since their offensive began on November 11 Cristiani stated that the missiles which did not hit their targets were fired by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN in Zacatecoluca a central region where military and rebel clashes continued today The president expressed his concern about the FMLNs plans for purely terrorist actions such as assassinating prominent figures government officials and family members of military officers Despite this he mentioned that his government has not sought any international military assistance because the armed forces are capable of countering the FMLN attacks and because the threat of the guerrillas seizing power by force is not realistic Cristiani emphasized his willingness to negotiate with the guerrillas only if they cease hostilities He also linked the FMLNs actions to internal events in Nicaragua and Cuba and expressed confidence that the armed forces could maintain control as the guerrillas lack the ability to take power by force and do not have the support of the Salvadoran populace Cristiani stressed that the FMLN a minor armed group supported by Nicaragua and Cuba should not be given any opportunities as they aim to take something they are not entitled to He urged the guerrillas to cease their armed actions if they wish to engage in dialogue noting that it is time for them to realize that the people desire peace Additionally the president disclosed that the countrys main export cropscoffee sugar and cottonwill be harvested with the help of army reservists The Cristianiled government which has been in power for six months has estimated around 12 billion in economic losses due to the violent confrontations between the military and the rebels since November 11","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0917","doctext":"colonel rene emilio ponce has said that in light of the possibility of the use of missiles by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front the salvadoran air force is taking precautions and has changed its flight tactics or adopted new ones the armed forces is determined to confront them and to achieve their goal the rebels will have to step over the bodies of every single soldier col ponce said col ponce also said that the arrest of us citizen jennifer jean casolo who was covering up an fmln safehouse is a hard blow to the terrorists because casolo was responsible for bringing congressional staff and representatives of churches and other organizations into the country these people apparently came to the country to provide humanitarian aid to the displaced ponce also said that many internationalists join the terrorist groups thus violating the rights of all the salvadoran people ponce said that the leaders of the front groups defined their positions when they joined the fmln to carry out the socalled final offensive which has proven to be a total failure because the salvadoran people believe in democracy and not communism the chief of the general staff also met with foreign correspondents he said that the fmln currently has the support of only nicaragua cuba and russia as published but they do not have the essential support of the salvadoran people therefore thye are doomed to politicalmilitary failure all the fmln has left is its propaganda tactics at the national and international level col ponce talked about the casualties inflicted on the fmln terrorists through 0600 1200 gmt on 28 november ponce said that 1680 rebels had been killed and more than double that number wounded col ponce added that the army regrets the heroic deaths of 398 soldiers and approximately 800 wounded in clashes since 11 november","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0917","doctext":"Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce announced that due to the potential use of missiles by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN the Salvadoran Air Force has taken precautionary measures and altered its flight strategies The armed forces are resolute in facing this threat and the rebels will have to overcome every soldier to reach their objective stated Col Ponce He also mentioned the arrest of US citizen Jennifer Jean Casolo who was concealing an FMLN safehouse marking a significant setback for the terrorists as she facilitated the entry of congressional staff and representatives from churches and other organizations into the country allegedly to offer humanitarian aid to the displaced Ponce highlighted that numerous internationalists join these terrorist groups infringing on the rights of Salvadoran citizens He asserted that the leaders of the front groups aligned with the FMLN for the socalled final offensive which has ultimately failed since the Salvadoran populace supports democracy over communism The Chief of the General Staff also addressed foreign journalists noting that the FMLN is currently backed only by Nicaragua Cuba and Russia lacking the crucial support of the Salvadoran people thereby facing inevitable political and military defeat According to Col Ponce the FMLN now relies solely on its propaganda tactics both domestically and internationally He provided casualty figures up to 0600 1200 GMT on November 28 reporting that 1680 rebels had been killed and over twice that number injured Col Ponce expressed regret over the loss of 398 soldiers and approximately 800 wounded in the confrontations since November 11","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0918","doctext":"salvadoran people it has been demonstrated that labor organizations like the unts national union of salvadoran workers cripdes christian committee for displaced salvadorans fecmasan and others are simply politial fronts of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front because their leaders have directly participated in the terrorist offensive against honest and hardworking citizens an example of this is unts terrorist guillermo rojas who led to their deaths many youths who were deceived with false communist mottos these people will have on their consciences if they have any the spilled blood of children young people elderly people and women who fell victim to the abuses of these vile murderers say no to the false union leaders say yes to peace and democracy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0918","doctext":"The Salvadoran people have seen that labor organizations such as the UNTS CRIPDES FECMASAN and others serve as political fronts for the FMLN Their leaders have actively engaged in terrorist activities against responsible hardworking citizens For instance UNTS member Guillermo Rojas was involved in leading many youths to their deaths under misleading communist slogans These individuals bear the responsibility for the bloodshed of children young people the elderly and women who were victims of their heinous acts Reject the deceitful union leaders and embrace peace and democracy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0919","doctext":"the national guard has captured the actual perpetrators as well as accomplices and harborers in the case of the attack on the armed forces joint chiefs of staff on 30 october the national guard reported that it arrested 15 people last week at various places in here in san salvador and other persons at the offices of the socalled awareness for spiritual and economic recovery of man concientizacion para recuperacion espiritual y economica del hombre credho at the episcopal church on 63 south avenue and olimpica avenue in san salvador several persons who were held hostage there on 30 october later appeared at the central police headquarters to report the abuse when national guard personnel began the subsequent investigation that same day it was discovered that the arrested persons had committed other actions in violation of our laws and against the countrys security after determining that this episcopal church was visited by persons involved in subversive activities and that it harbored a group that is an fmln farabundo marti national liberation front front the place was search and it was discovered that in addition to the church offices of credho also operated there credho is an affiliate of an organization they call diacomias that 60 persons are employed there that most of those persons are not parishioners but credho employees that credhos director is a priest of spanish origin named luis serrano lorente and that this priest is now a naturalized salvadoran there the national guard personnel arrested jose horacio guzman rivas jose eduardo sanchez castillo luis gustavo lopez magana jose vidal enamorado diaz elba ruth alfaro valencia alex antonio tovar flores jose candelario aguilar alvarez and randolfo campo benavides in connection with the same case they also arrested juan antonio versico nunez ana julio rodriguez and jose francisco pastoranges at various places in the ciudad satelite neighborhood later on luis serrano lorente pastor of this anglican church was arrested in the lomas verdes neighborhood julio cesar castro ramirez and julio eugenia aguilera escobar were later arrested in santa ana and lastly aida margarita gomez de leon was arrested in the don bosco residential neighborhood in santa tecla serrano said he is the director of credho and responsible for the aforementioned church he asserted that he learned on 29 october that in the churchyard two trucks were loaded with explosives which were hurled the next day at the military complex of the armed forces joint chiefs of staff he decided to remain silent about this thereby covering for the terrorist criminals who murder humble working people serrano also said that credho is financed by a front group called diacomias which has no legal status but is the channel for aid that is sent in cash by socalled solidarity churches and associations organized in sweden britain netherlands canada the united states and australia this money is distributed to lutheran catholic emanuel baptist and episcopal churches as well as to the foundation for promotion of cooperatives fundacion promotora de cooperativas funprocoop and the federation of cooperatives for development federacion de cooperativas para el desarrollo fedecoopade these groups comprise diacomias and twice a month one representative from each group meets at the episcopal church to discuss distribution of these large amounts of money most of which he said is delivered to low income communities they have organized that are directed by the fmln front groups continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0919","doctext":"The national guard has apprehended the main culprits along with their accomplices and those providing shelter in the incident involving the attack on the armed forces joint chiefs of staff on October 30 The national guard announced the arrest of 15 individuals last week in various locations within San Salvador including at the offices of the socalled Awareness for Spiritual and Economic Recovery of Man CREDHO located at the Episcopal Church on 63 South Avenue and Olimpica Avenue Several hostages from the October 30 incident later reported the abuse at the central police headquarters During the investigation initiated that same day it was found that the detained individuals had committed numerous other illegal activities compromising national security The subsequent search revealed that the Episcopal Church harbored individuals involved in subversive activities and was a front for the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front Alongside the church CREDHOs offices operated there with 60 employees most of whom were not parishioners but staff members of CREDHO The director of CREDHO a Spanish priest named Luis Serrano Lorente who has become a naturalized Salvadoran was found to be involved The national guard arrested several individuals including José Horacio Guzmán Rivas José Eduardo Sánchez Castillo Luis Gustavo López Magaña José Vidal Enamorado Díaz Elba Ruth Alfaro Valencia Alex Antonio Tovar Flores José Candelario Aguilar Álvarez and Randolfo Campo Benavides Additional arrests were made in the Ciudad Satélite neighborhood including Juan Antonio Versico Núñez Ana Julio Rodríguez and José Francisco Pastoranges Later Luis Serrano Lorente was arrested in the Lomas Verdes neighborhood Further arrests included Julio César Castro Ramírez and Julio Eugenia Aguilera Escobar in Santa Ana and finally Aida Margarita Gómez de León in the Don Bosco residential neighborhood in Santa Tecla Serrano who admitted to being the director of CREDHO and responsible for the church disclosed that he became aware on October 29 that two trucks loaded with explosives were in the churchyard which were used the next day in the attack on the military complex He chose to remain silent thus protecting the terrorists Serrano also revealed that CREDHO is funded by a front group known as Diacomias which lacks legal status but channels financial aid from solidarity churches and associations in countries like Sweden Britain the Netherlands Canada the United States and Australia This money is allocated to various churches including Lutheran Catholic Emanuel Baptist and Episcopal as well as organizations such as the Foundation for Promotion of Cooperatives FUNPROCOOP and the Federation of Cooperatives for Development FEDECOOPADE These entities form Diacomias and representatives from each group meet bimonthly at the Episcopal Church to discuss the distribution of funds most of which is directed to lowincome communities managed by FMLN front groups","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0920","doctext":"fellow patriots i am addressing the nation today to explain the governments position concerning the issue of extradition which was the subject of a very intense debate last night at the chamber of representatives first commission a proposal was put forward to the effect that in the extraordinary referendum scheduled for 21 january which is contemplated in the constitutional reform that is currently in its final stages an additional question be included with regard to whether or not you the colombian people want colombian criminals to be extradited this question would join four other issues that had already been approved for submission to popular consultation on 21 january on behalf of the national government the government minister immediately expressed the disadvantages of approving that proposal i have consulted with former presidents alberto lleras carlos lleras restrepo alfonso lopez and julio cesar turbay about including the extradition issue in the referendum and they feel that with the current public order situation especially when the government has been dealing successfully with the struggle against drug trafficking it would be disadvantageous to use the referendum to decide on extradition the country must not deceive itself as to where we would be headed if we held a referendum on the issue of extradition and as to the fatal consequences of such an action on the countrys morale and on democracys survival initially i am not talking about extraditing colombian criminals for them to stand trial in other countries but of extraditing drug traffickers who have committed crimes abroad extradition is not punishment for society because it refers only to drug traffickers neither is it an affront to sovereignty as some people have tried to portray it extradition has been dealt with in colombian international treaties the direction of international policy lies within the exclusive realm of the presidency of the republic according to the constitution congress cannot take the initiative of abolishing public extradition treaties by resorting to legislative or constituent provisions this is clear in light of colombian public law and it is imperative according to the vienna convention which colombia recently approved according to this convention the extradition treaty will prevail over internal provisions in other words the treaties that colombia has signed with regard to extradition cannot be disregarded through internal legislation this can only be done through diplomatic efforts such as denouncing the treaties and directly informing the counterpart for 100 years colombian law has authorized the extradition of criminals i repeat 100 years since 1888 and only now when extradition is applied to drug traffickers are there objections to its alleged violations of sovereignty practically all the countries of the world with very few exception have and apply treaties to extradite terrorists or whomever commits crimes against humanity such as drug trafficking over the past 10 years no more than 30 people have been extradited to several countries that requested the extraditions and complied with the necessary laws therefore extradition is not a general threat against all colombians it only affects those who have committed the crime of drug trafficking abroad secondly some people have said that extradition has created violence and therefore with its elimination violence would disappear neither is true the violence perpetrated by drug traffickers had been suffered prior to the 1979 extradition treaty after the treaty went into effect hundreds of colombians were murdered including justice minister rodrigo lara bonilla in december 1986 a supreme court decision left the extradition treaty inapplicable in other words after this while extradition was inapplicable attorney general carlos mauro hoyos was slain bogota mayor andres pastrana was kidnapped and newsman guillermo cano political leader jaime pardo leal and hundreds of colombians were sacrificed continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0920","doctext":"Fellow compatriots I address you today to elucidate the governments stance on the extradition issue which sparked intense debate last night in the first commission of the chamber of representatives A proposal was introduced to include an additional question in the special referendum scheduled for January 21 as part of the ongoing constitutional reform to ask whether you the Colombian people endorse the extradition of Colombian criminals This would accompany four other questions already approved for the January 21 consultation Representing the national government the government minister promptly highlighted the drawbacks of endorsing the proposal I have conferred with former presidents Alberto Lleras Carlos Lleras Restrepo Alfonso Lopez and Julio Cesar Turbay about incorporating the extradition issue in the referendum They believe that given the current public order particularly with the government making significant strides against drug trafficking it would be unwise to use the referendum to determine extradition policy The nation must not be misled about the potential direction and adverse impact on national morale and democratic stability if a referendum were held on extradition Initially I am referring to the extradition of drug traffickers who have committed offenses abroad not just any Colombian criminals Extradition is not a societal punishment it targets drug traffickers and is not an affront to sovereignty contrary to some claims Colombian international treaties have addressed extradition According to the constitution the presidency exclusively directs international policy Congress cannot unilaterally abolish public extradition treaties through legislative or constitutional means This principle is clear under Colombian public law and is mandatory under the Vienna Convention recently ratified by Colombia According to this convention extradition treaties supersede domestic legislation In other words Colombias extradition treaties cannot be nullified by internal laws only through diplomatic actions such as treaty denunciation and formal notification of the counterpart For a century since 1888 Colombian law has sanctioned the extradition of criminals It is only now with the application of extradition to drug traffickers that objections citing sovereignty violations have arisen Practically all countries with few exceptions have and enforce treaties to extradite terrorists or those who commit crimes against humanity including drug trafficking In the past decade fewer than 30 individuals have been extradited to various requesting countries adhering to proper legal protocols Thus extradition is not a widespread threat to all Colombians it specifically targets those guilty of international drug trafficking Furthermore some assert that extradition incites violence and that its removal would end violence Both claims are false The violence inflicted by drug traffickers existed before the 1979 extradition treaty After the treatys enactment hundreds of Colombians including Justice Minister Rodrigo Lara Bonilla were murdered In December 1986 a Supreme Court ruling rendered the extradition treaty inapplicable Subsequently while extradition was inoperative Attorney General Carlos Mauro Hoyos was killed Bogotá Mayor Andrés Pastrana was kidnapped and journalist Guillermo Cano political leader Jaime Pardo Leal and hundreds of Colombians were sacrificed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0921","doctext":"last year without extradition in effect over 600 anonymous colombian peasants were murdered in more than 40 massacres by hired assassins paid by drug traffickers there is even more let us not forget antioquia governor antonio roldan betancur magistrate carlos valencia colonel franklyn quintero and senator luis carlos galan who were murdered when extradition was not in effect let us not say that extradition has brought us violence a poster found at the farm raided last week from where pablo escobar escaped read extradition is violence let us not be fooled violence has been used by drug traffickers by murdering while fleeing from the reaction of justice and intimidating colombian society it has also been said that extradition is undignified because it sends colombians abroad to be tried and that it is more dignified for them to be tried and condemned in the country by our own judges the drug traffickers however have sent more than 200 colombian judges and judicial branch officials to their grave for example the investigation into the murder of dr guillermo cano has meant the death of witnesses judicial officials and lawyers and intimidation and threats to all those who want to cooperate with justice to resolve a crime how then can we believe these drug traffickers can we believe that extradition has caused this violence can we have a free and dignified country with these bands of multimillionaire murderers i would also like to explain to you why the government considers it harmful and dangerous to submit extradition to a referendum we know that extradition is only for drug traffickers we know what they have done and what they are capable of doing we have suffered from their terrorist actions many brave colombians have been murdered for the simple reason of not agreeing with drug trafficking do you believe that on this topic of extradition there could be a clean electoral campaign free from intimidation do you believe that those who are against drug trafficking can without fear give their opinion it would be a campaign slanted by terrorism intimidation and drug traffickers money the government cannot subject citizens to an electoral process that would not be to convince colombians but to intimidate them a referendum is for people to express their free and sovereign decision on a topic of general interest to include extradition in the referendum would only serve so that a handful less than 100 drug traffickers can by using their money and terror intimidate public opinion the media and all colombians so as to avoid being tried and condemned for crimes that they had committed abroad conditions of terrorism do not allow this topic to be decided freely i call for good sense for sensibleness so that the dark interests of a few private people are not confused with the general interest of all colombians i call for colombians not to allow the constitutional reforms that are in the final discussion or the first referendum in over 30 years to be used in an opportunistic way to serve selfish interests the government is convinced that the constitutional reforms and the extraordinary referendum will be an important advancement for the institutions they will allow greater participation by the people in state decisions in congress and are without doubt a step toward peace i know there are some who say that drug traffickers want peace and tranquility i want to say that eliminating extradition will not bring tranquility but impunity and more violence this is why it is advisable that parliamentarians not allow institutional changes to be endangered or the peace accords be put to serious risk due to the inclusion in the referendum of a topic that not only would not be good for the country but would be dangerous to all colombians as is publicly known i will travel on 3 december at the official invitation of the japanese government this is part of colombias opening to the pacific there i shall meet with emperor akihito with prime minister toshiki kaifu with the legislative chambers with industrial political and academic leaders and with japanese government lending and trade entities there i shall present a true picture of colombia a country with difficulties but with the national resolve to overcome them we are a country with a promising future with hardworking people and with vast natural resources a few criminals will not be able to snatch that future from us good night and see you soon","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0921","doctext":"Last year in the absence of extradition over 600 anonymous Colombian peasants were brutally murdered in more than 40 massacres by assassins hired by drug traffickers Additionally notable figures such as Antioquia Governor Antonio Roldan Betancur Magistrate Carlos Valencia Colonel Franklyn Quintero and Senator Luis Carlos Galan were killed when extradition was not enforced Thus it is inaccurate to claim that extradition has brought us violence A poster discovered at the farm raided last week from which Pablo Escobar fled declared Extradition is violence However we must not be misled drug traffickers have perpetuated violence through murders evading justice and intimidating Colombian society It has also been argued that extradition is undignified as it sends Colombians abroad for trial and that it is more dignified for them to be tried domestically Yet drug traffickers have killed over 200 Colombian judges and judicial officials For instance the investigation into Dr Guillermo Canos murder has resulted in the deaths of witnesses judicial officials and lawyers along with threats to those attempting to assist justice How can we trust these drug traffickers Can we genuinely believe that extradition has caused this violence Can our country be free and dignified amidst these wealthy murderers I also wish to explain why the government deems it harmful to subject extradition to a referendum Extradition targets drug traffickers and we are aware of their actions and capabilities We have suffered from their terrorist activities Numerous courageous Colombians have been murdered simply for opposing drug trafficking Do you think an electoral campaign on extradition could be free from intimidation Would those against drug trafficking be able to voice their opinions without fear Such a campaign would be skewed by terrorism intimidation and the drug traffickers money The government cannot subject citizens to an electoral process driven by fear rather than genuine persuasion A referendum is meant for people to freely and sovereignly express their opinions on issues of general interest Including extradition in a referendum would allow a small group of fewer than 100 drug traffickers to use their wealth and terror to intimidate public opinion the media and all Colombians avoiding trial and punishment for their international crimes Terrorism conditions do not permit this issue to be decided freely I urge for reason and sensibility to prevent the dark interests of a few individuals from overshadowing the general interest of all Colombians I call on Colombians not to allow the constitutional reforms which are in their final stages or the first referendum in over 30 years to be exploited for selfish gains The government believes that the constitutional reforms and the extraordinary referendum will significantly advance our institutions allowing greater public participation in state decisions and Congress and undoubtedly marking a step toward peace Some claim that drug traffickers desire peace and tranquility I assert that abolishing extradition will not bring tranquility but rather impunity and increased violence Therefore parliamentarians should not endanger institutional changes or peace accords by including a topic in the referendum that would be detrimental and dangerous to Colombians As publicly announced I will travel on December 3rd at the official invitation of the Japanese government as part of Colombias outreach to the Pacific There I will meet with Emperor Akihito Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu legislative chambers and leaders in industry politics and academia along with Japanese financial and trade entities I will present a true picture of Colombiaa nation with challenges but determined to overcome them We are a country with a bright future hardworking citizens and abundant natural resources A few criminals will not take that future away from us Good night and see you soon","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0922","doctext":"oscar oramas the cuban ambassador to the united nations has stated that the arms supplied by the united states and the hundreds of us advisers sent to el salvador are the cause of the terror that salvadorans have had to endure for more than 10 years oramas charged that the us assistance has been the main cause of the torture murders and disappearances that have become a daily occurrence in the central american nation oramas added that despite the great effort made by the us administration to conceal its responsibility for the violence prevailing in el salvador the international community will not be deceived and the facts that will go down in history will show that the peoples have pointed their accusing fingers at the united states the cuban diplomat rebutted the us charges aimed at shifting responsibility to our country for the salvadoran situation the us charges were to be expected oramas said","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0922","doctext":"Oscar Oramas Cubas ambassador to the United Nations asserted that US arms and hundreds of American advisers in El Salvador are responsible for the terror experienced by Salvadorans over the past decade Oramas claimed that this US support has led to the widespread torture killings and disappearances plaguing the country daily He emphasized that despite US efforts to obscure its role in El Salvadors violence the global community remains aware and historical records will clearly show that people hold the United States accountable Oramas dismissed US accusations attempting to blame Cuba for the situation in El Salvador stating such charges were anticipated","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0923","doctext":"central american bishops are very worried over the situation of the church and the people in el salvador and panama who are enduring a difficult trial according to a document issued by the episcopal secretariat of central america and panama sedac in the document signed by 42 area bishops the bishops express appreciation for the courageous evangelic and patriotic attitude of the panamanian church guided by its true clergymen in facing the double aggression they are enduring panama is enduring external sanctions imposed by the united states that impoverish the country along with the open denial of fundamental guarantees and rights to those who disagree with the policy of the current provisional government the document adds regarding el salvador we are hurt by the suffering death and destruction caused by the escalation of violence el salvador has been enduring for a decade the use of the civilian population for the protection of armed groups the intense bombings over densely populated areas by the army and the use of the media to stir up peoples feelings and increase hatred among brothers are all repulsive the sedac document states the sedac recalls that among the war victims are six jesuit priests who from their teaching podiums tried to shape moral and just consciences among the future builders of society it also condemns the brutal way in which they were massacred which proves how far down the moral sense and human quality of those who perpetrated the crime has fallen regarding peace in central america the highest ranking leaders of the church in the area point out that there are many factors preventing or hampering efforts to build a long lasting peace among the factors the bishops mention is the persistence of serious social problems hunger unemployment the high cost of living and the reality of an underprivileged class yet most rulers and other bodies holding power do not show any desire to eliminate these factors in addition the criminal stubbornness of searching for a military and armed solution to the situation of violence has generated the deeply rooted unjustice in our reality which is aggravated by the outrageous meddling of foreign superpowers the interest of a group or ideologies prevail over the needs and rights of citizens the sedac documents states the heads of the churches of the six isthmian countries add that this hastens the criminal and immoral arms buildup which with the exception of costa rica has led people in the area into increasing impoverishment and a rise in their foreign debt the smuggling of weapons to strengthen subversive movements of various tendencies is no less outrageous and criminal than the existence of death squads or paramilitary groups the sedac document adds it is worrying to see how some nations in the area promote campaigns such as an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth panama or promote antiterrorist laws el salvador that can be used for the outrageous abuse of power in order to eliminate adversaries the bishops pointed out to all these evils one must add the flight of capital the increasing drug trafficking and the resulting corruption violence and death","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0923","doctext":"Central American bishops have expressed deep concern over the plight of the church and the people in El Salvador and Panama who are facing severe trials as per a statement by the Episcopal Secretariat of Central America and Panama SEDAC This document endorsed by 42 bishops commends the Panamanian church for its brave and patriotic stance under the leadership of its clergy in confronting dual aggressions Panama is suffering from external sanctions imposed by the United States which are impoverishing the nation along with the suppression of fundamental rights and freedoms for those opposing the provisional governments policies The document expresses sorrow over the violence death and destruction in El Salvador which has been ongoing for a decade It condemns the use of civilians as shields by armed groups heavy bombings in populated areas by the army and the medias role in inciting hatred and division The SEDAC also remembers the six Jesuit priests who were brutally murdered while striving to educate future societal leaders with a sense of morality and justice The bishops highlight numerous obstacles to lasting peace in Central America including severe social issues like hunger unemployment high living costs and a disadvantaged class which remain unaddressed by those in power They criticize the persistent pursuit of military solutions exacerbated by foreign superpower interference which intensifies the existing injustices The document notes that the interests of specific groups or ideologies often overshadow citizens needs and rights leading to an immoral arms race except in Costa Rica and resulting in greater poverty and foreign debt The smuggling of weapons to support various subversive movements is as criminal as the existence of death squads or paramilitary groups The bishops are troubled by some nations promoting retaliatory campaigns or enacting antiterrorist laws that could be misused to suppress dissent Additionally they point out the negative impacts of capital flight increasing drug trafficking and the subsequent corruption violence and death","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0924","doctext":"now they are still doing the same thing except that the killings are those of the jesuit priests the places burned are homes in the densely populated neighborhoods and the un headquarters and those accused of collaborating with the fmln are the episcopal churches the strategy is the same the fmln continues to strike at and mock the armed forces far from diminishing in number it has increased in number the persecution of the church the indiscriminate bombings the press censorship and above all the apparent direction taken by the situation as a result of the armed forces leadership have shown the world that nothing has changed the military continues to be in command and cristianis moderation was but a costly makeover the us analysts are beginning to react after 9 years of investing at all levels to put an end to the capital and the principal cities of the country with a strategic siege with the theater of operations in the trouble spots and without any prospect of controlling the situation the order of the day in the halls of congress is a change of policy and the promotion of negotiation all the world is suffering deeply without the hope of a change of policy what the us congress is studying is whether it will continue with that policy which does not change at all which protects the assassins of monsignor romero the four us nuns ignacio ellacuria and five more jesuits it is studying whether it is going to continue to support a fascist party and a criminalridden armed forces and thus condemn this part of the world so close to their borders to terrible suffering or whether the time of change has arrived in the united states the policy toward el salvador must be changed to achieve the goal of democracy so that pluralism will give way to democracy justice and peace the united states can contribute to peace in el salvador but in order to do so it must change its policy","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0924","doctext":"The situation remains unchanged with the killings now targeting Jesuit priests and arson destroying homes in crowded neighborhoods as well as UN headquarters Episcopal churches are being accused of collaborating with the FMLN which continues to attack and ridicule the armed forces Rather than decreasing their numbers have grown The persecution of the church indiscriminate bombings press censorship and the apparent direction under military leadership have made it clear that nothing has changed The military remains in control and Cristianis moderation appears to have been merely superficial US analysts are starting to respond after nine years of investment aimed at encircling the capital and major cities strategically focusing on trouble spots yet failing to control the situation In the halls of Congress there is now a call for a policy shift and the promotion of negotiations The world continues to suffer deeply without hope for policy change The US Congress is deliberating whether to persist with a policy that protects the murderers of Monsignor Romero the four US nuns Ignacio Ellacuria and five more Jesuits and supports a fascist party and criminalridden armed forces thereby condemning this region near their borders to ongoing suffering or to embrace change The policy toward El Salvador must be revised to achieve democracy allowing pluralism to foster democracy justice and peace The United States has the potential to contribute to peace in El Salvador but this requires a significant change in its current policy","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0925","doctext":"official sources have reported that troops from the the 6th infantry brigade and the atonal battalion have engaged in heavy fighting with the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist criminals on three occasions as the latter have tried to enter the city of usulutan spokesmen for the atonal battalion have asserted that their battalion inflicted a large number of casualties on the communist murderers and seized soviet weapons during the latest fighting meanwhile troops of the leon battalion reported that they killed two terrorist criminals during a skirmish in las delicias san miguel jurisdiction the sources said that the soldiers seized one 60 mm mortar one grenade of the type launched with catapults and other war supplies they added that the troops found 1 m16 rifle 1500 rounds of ammunition and various types of explosives abandoned in el tular village also in san miguel the salvadoran people congratulate the brave armed forces soldiers and urge them to continue their struggle against the fmlns murderous terrorists","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0925","doctext":"Official sources have indicated that the 6th Infantry Brigade and the Atonal Battalion have been involved in intense combat with the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorists on three separate occasions as these attempts were made to infiltrate Usulutan Atonal Battalion representatives claimed they caused numerous casualties among the communist insurgents and captured Soviet weapons in the latest encounter Meanwhile the Leon Battalion reported killing two terrorists during a clash in Las Delicias within the San Miguel jurisdiction The sources added that soldiers confiscated a 60 mm mortar a grenade designed for catapults and additional military supplies They also discovered an M16 rifle 1500 rounds of ammunition and various explosives abandoned in El Tular village also in San Miguel The Salvadoran public commends the valiant armed forces and encourages them to persist in their fight against the FMLN terrorists","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0926","doctext":"the political negotiations that resulted in jaime paz zamoras installation as president of the republic will again take place in the next weeks to decide who will be installed as mayor of la paz the municipal elections held yesterday did not clearly indicate who will be the mayor of the countrys biggest city where the candidates of the populist new political groups and those of the traditional parties received approximately the same number of votes according to unofficial returns released by the private television channels which in previous elections have proven to be very similar to those of the national electoral court carlos palenque 45 a radio and television businessman and the leader of the conscience of the fatherland condepa has received most of the votes palenque received 399 percent of the votes cast in la paz thereby giving condepa 5 of the 13 seats on the town council which will elect the mayor of la paz on 2 january the alliance of the right wing nationalist democratic action adn and the social democratic movement of the revolutionary left mir has also won five town council seats ronald maclean 40 and of scottish ancestry the mayoral candidate of the adnmir alliance has obtained 368 percent of the votes in la paz where he has been the mayor since l985 far behind were the former administrations party the nationalist revolutionary movement mnr which received two seats and the populist solidarity civic union ucs led by brewery owner max fernandez with one town council seat the decision as to who will be the new la paz mayor on 2 january is now in the hands of the mnr but its leaders declined to comment on their position last night gonzalo sanchez de losada the leader of the mnr last night said on television we must be extremely serious in searching for a solution to this problem or the people will turn their backs on populism he said his decision will be a christmas present he insisted however that in his opinion the governing adnmir alliance will easily fix things between them because they are two of a kind although the mnr was the party to receive most of the votes in the 7 may presidential elections it was due to an alliance between two old political enemies the adn and mir that jaime paz zamora who had come third in the elections was installed as president of the republic if we applied this same rule to the current problem sanchez de losada said jokingly guido capra mnr candidate for mayor of la paz would be elected sanchez de losada pointed out that palenque was one of the supporters of the adnmir governing alliance which prevented sanchez de losada from becoming president according to the opposition palenques party gained the la paz development corporation cordepaz and half a ministry referring to the communications and transportation ministry as a result of the alliance sanchez de losada warned the bolivian politicians that palenques populist group which is growing very fast has its eyes set on the l993 presidential elections not only on the la paz mayorship while respect was shown toward ronald maclean the candidate most criticized by the mnr during the municipal elections campaign was palenque palenque stated however that the councilmen who on 2 january will elect the next mayor of la paz must respect the will of the majority we hope that there will be no negotiation among parties and that the desire of the majority will be respected palenque stated he is well known especially because of the beard he wears which makes him look very much like former us president abraham lincoln palenque who is certain of the support he will receive from the only ucs councilman in la paz fears that a pact between the adnmir coalition and the mnr will prevent him from obtaining the mayorship of the most important city in the country such an alliance however with a greater ideological basis than any other will have to overcome the grudge that the mnr bears because the adn and the mir had stolen from it the presidency of the republic during the last elections according to commentators we are going to be very responsible and we are not going to be motivated by personal interests or by any vengeance sanchez de losada stated commenting on the negotiations that will take place to designate the mayor of la paz like in la paz the government alliance will have to negotiate support in the other major bolivian cities where the coalition came in first but failed to win absolute majorities the only exception is sucre where the candidate of the united left coalition radio reporter omar montalvo obtained 573 percent of the votes which is sufficient to obtain the mayorship the most outstanding points about the elections were the abstention of between 30 and 50 percent of the voters and the almost absolute normalcy during the elections the state of siege decreed throughout the country on 15 november due to street confrontations caused by social disturbances did not hamper the electoral process the traditional restrictions however affected traffic and hampered public transportation keeping voters from casting their votes the abstention was also caused by the weariness of the voters who are voting for the fourth time in 4 years","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0926","doctext":"The political negotiations that led to Jaime Paz Zamora becoming president will soon resume to decide the next mayor of La Paz Yesterdays municipal elections did not provide a clear winner with candidates from both new populist groups and traditional parties receiving similar vote counts Unofficial results from private TV channels which usually align with official counts show Carlos Palenque a media businessman and leader of Conscience of the Fatherland CONDEPA leading with 399 of the vote This gives CONDEPA five out of thirteen council seats which will vote on the new mayor on January 2 The alliance between the rightwing Nationalist Democratic Action ADN and the Social Democratic Movement of the Revolutionary Left MIR also secured five seats Ronald Maclean the ADNMIR candidate and current mayor since 1985 received 368 of the votes The Nationalist Revolutionary Movement MNR secured two seats and the Populist Solidarity Civic Union UCS led by brewery owner Max Fernandez got one seat The decision now lies with the MNR whose leaders have not commented on their stance Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada MNRs leader emphasized the need for a serious solution hinting his decision will be a Christmas present He suggested that the governing ADNMIR alliance could easily come to an agreement In the May presidential elections the MNR had the highest votes but an ADNMIR alliance resulted in Jaime Paz Zamora who finished third becoming president Sanchez de Lozada humorously remarked that if that rule applied now MNRs Guido Capra would be mayor He noted that Palenque supported the ADNMIR alliance which blocked Sanchez de Lozadas presidency benefiting CONDEPA with control over the La Paz Development Corporation and influence in the Communications and Transportation Ministry Sanchez de Lozada warned that Palenques growing populist movement is eyeing the 1993 presidential elections Although Maclean received respect Palenque faced heavy criticism from the MNR during the campaign Palenque insists the council must respect the majoritys will without party negotiations Known for his Lincolnlike beard Palenque is confident of support from the UCS councilman but fears an ADNMIRMNR pact could thwart his mayoral bid This alliance would need to overcome the MNRs grudge over the previous presidential election Sanchez de Lozada promised responsible negotiations free from personal vendettas Similar negotiations will be needed in other major Bolivian cities where the government alliance won but did not secure absolute majorities except in Sucre where United Left candidate Omar Montalvo won decisively The elections saw a notable abstention rate of 3050 and proceeded almost normally despite a nationwide state of siege due to recent social unrest Traditional restrictions affected voter turnout by hampering transportation and voter fatigue from frequent elections also contributed to the abstention","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0927","doctext":"delegates to a latin american congress that is being held in lima on missing detainees in latin america today expressed their concern that the largest number of detainees and missing people are to be found in the countries that have democratic governments we believe that there are groups that are responsible for the disappearances these groups are organized by the state itself to get rid of its political opponents and these groups are equipped with all the resources required to engage in acts of impunity said the congress spokesperson about 200 delegates from 12 latin american countries and from european and us human rights organizations are participating in the ix congress of the latin american federation of associations of relatives of missing detainees that began today and will end on 30 november in lima sola sierra a member of the federation has told efe that the on the escalation of these practices and on the impunity prevailing in all countries where this method of repression prevails sierra a chilean citizen said that this year the countries with the largest number of missing detainees are colombia el salvador guatemala and peru where political violence has increased however she failed to mention the number of missing detainees sierra the chilean delegate and the president of the chilean association of relatives of missing people said that there is no total number of missing people but that more than 100000 people have been reported missing throughout latin america since 1981 this figure has increased at a frightening rate and we regret that the largest numbers of cases have been reported in countries with democratic governments she added she said that neither under a dictatorship nor under a democracy has the problem of the missing detainees been resolved because the government always manage to talk its way out of investigating or punishing the governments argue that it is necessary to forget the past in order to build the present and that it is necessary to reconcile if peace is to prevail but how can there be peace and reconciliation while extremely serious events like the massive killing of human beings continue she added sierra regretted that there is very strong press censorship and what is worse a selfimposed censorship autocensura in the countries where most missing detainees have been reported these situations always lead us to believe that it is the state that promotes this entire policy that is to say the use of state terrorism in countries where a state of law courts and established legal practices prevail sierra commented in todays session a member of the peruvian delegation said that over the past 10 years at least 4000 people mostly peasants and andean community leaders who were arrested by government officials who later denied it have disappeared the member of the peruvian delegation said that according to official figures about 15000 people have been killed as a result of political violence in peru and that a negligible number has been killed in clashes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0927","doctext":"During a congress on missing detainees in Latin America held in Lima delegates voiced their concerns that the highest numbers of detainees and missing persons are found in democratically governed countries The congress spokesperson suggested that stateorganized groups are behind these disappearances targeting political opponents and operating with full impunity Approximately 200 delegates from 12 Latin American nations as well as European and US human rights organizations are attending the IX Congress of the Latin American Federation of Associations of Relatives of Missing Detainees which began today and will conclude on November 30 in Lima Sola Sierra a federation member highlighted the worsening of these practices and the prevailing impunity in affected countries Sierra a Chilean national identified Colombia El Salvador Guatemala and Peru as the nations with the highest number of missing detainees this year attributing the rise to increased political violence Although she did not specify exact figures she noted that over 100000 people have been reported missing across Latin America since 1981 Sierra lamented that neither dictatorships nor democracies have resolved the issue with governments often evading investigations and punishment Authorities argue that forgetting the past and reconciling is necessary for peace but Sierra questioned how peace and reconciliation are possible amid ongoing severe human rights violations She also criticized the strong press censorship and selfcensorship in countries with high numbers of missing detainees suggesting that these conditions indicate state endorsement of such policies effectively amounting to state terrorism In todays session a Peruvian delegation member reported that at least 4000 individuals mainly peasants and Andean community leaders have disappeared in the past decade after being detained by government officials who then denied the arrests The delegate also mentioned that official records show approximately 15000 people have died due to political violence in Peru with a negligible number resulting from clashes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0928","doctext":"the guerrilla attack launched on 11 november has inflicted 4834 casualties on the salvadoran troops and guerrillas according to a report issued today by the government armed forces the report notes that in the last 24 days 1853 farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas and 457 soldiers have been killed while 1183 rebels and 1341 soldiers have been wounded over the same period the military report adds the army seized 900 rifles of various types and calibers including 300 ak47s and dragonovs 140 grenade launchers and abundant material to make explosives military sources have reported that fmln groups clashed with army troops near zacatecoluca a department capital located 54 km south of san salvador they said that the clashes lasted several hours and that the air force moved in to rout out the guerrillas meanwhile the fmln claimed credit through its clandestine radio for the destruction of an armored vehicle in el puente jurisdiction of san miguel department in the eastern part of the country however this report has not been confirmed by the government","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0928","doctext":"On November 11 a guerrilla assault resulted in 4834 casualties among Salvadoran troops and guerrillas as per a report released by the government forces today The report highlights that over the past 24 days 1853 members of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN and 457 soldiers have died with 1183 rebels and 1341 soldiers suffering injuries During this period the army also confiscated 900 rifles of various types and calibers including 300 AK47s and Dragonovs 140 grenade launchers and substantial materials for making explosives Military sources indicated that FMLN factions engaged with army units near Zacatecoluca 54 km south of San Salvador with the clashes lasting several hours and the air force intervening to drive out the guerrillas Additionally the FMLN via its clandestine radio took responsibility for destroying an armored vehicle in El Puente San Miguel department in the eastern region of the country although this claim has not been verified by the government","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0929","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani tonight confirmed that he will attend the special summit of central american presidents in costa rica on 1011 december cristiani said over radio and television that he will attend the summit in defense of the salvadoran people and to tell nicaraguan president daniel ortega that under no circumstances is his sending the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front puppets to kill salvadorans justified cristiani said today that el salvador has always been willing to find a solution through peaceful means but in allusion to nicaragua he added that those who seek to sign commitments with the rest of the presidents should also fulfill them meanwhile honduran president jose azcona said today in tegucigalpa that he was willing to attend the summit however costa rican foreign minister rodrigo madrigal said in his country that el salvador and honduras had not officially confirmed their attendance according to cristiani he will confirm his attendance on 5 december madrigal predicted that the summit will not be easy due to the topics that will be discussed and because the agenda will surely include the alleged nicaraguan assistance to the fmln and the demobilization of the contras as requested by nicaragua however the agenda is being processed and although costa rica offered to host the meeting it is not interested in forcing the issue he emphasized madrigal added that what interests costa rica is to serve as a bridge for solving the conflict between nicaragua and el salvador and finding some formula so that the salvadoran and nicaraguan governments will establish a dialogue with the rebels he added that it is possible that the foreign ministers of the five countries will meet in san jose on the eve of the longawaited meeting to prepare for it the costa rican foreign minister reported that they are also considering the possibility of inviting foreign ministers from other latin american countries as well as representatives of the un observer group in central america onuca","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0929","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani announced this evening that he will participate in the special summit of Central American presidents in Costa Rica on December 1011 Speaking on radio and television Cristiani stated he would attend the summit to defend the Salvadoran people and to confront Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega declaring that sending the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front puppets to kill Salvadorans is unjustifiable Cristiani emphasized that El Salvador has always sought peaceful solutions but he implied that Nicaragua must also honor commitments made with other presidents In Tegucigalpa Honduran President Jose Azcona expressed his willingness to attend the summit However Costa Rican Foreign Minister Rodrigo Madrigal noted that neither El Salvador nor Honduras had officially confirmed their participation Cristiani mentioned he would confirm his attendance by December 5 Madrigal anticipated that the summit would be challenging due to the topics to be discussed which likely include alleged Nicaraguan support for the FMLN and the demobilization of the Contras as requested by Nicaragua He indicated that the agenda is still being finalized and stressed that Costa Rica while hosting the meeting is not pushing any particular issue Madrigal added that Costa Rica aims to act as a bridge to resolve the conflict between Nicaragua and El Salvador and to facilitate dialogue between their governments and the rebels He also mentioned that foreign ministers from the five countries might gather in San Jose before the summit to prepare Additionally there is consideration of inviting foreign ministers from other Latin American nations and representatives from the UN Observer Group in Central America ONUCA","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0930","doctext":"violent clashes between the salvadoran guerrilla forces and the army today again shook the northwest sector of san salvador after a farabundo marti national liberation front fmln column raided the town of san antonio abad at least five military and rebel deaths three stores partially destroyed and one electric pole blown up are the preliminary results of the clashes in san antonio abad between 2100 on 4 december and 0200 5 december the fmln guerrilla forces today also attacked army positions in ayutuxtepeque a workers neighborhood north of the capital and la cima neighborhood southeast of the capital where the clashes were still underway at midmorning the army admitted that one soldier died and five were wounded during the clashes in san antonio abad a middle class neighborhood located beside the escalon residential area and at least four rebels were ripped to pieces by a law light aatitank weapon round lots of blood and pieces of flesh stuck to backpacks and military uniform fragments were scattered in a30 meter area within an empty lot in the downtown area of the town an officer of the national polices elite pantera battalion which participated in the fighting told afp the round fell exactly where they were at least four died on the spot and many were wounded the rebels blew up a grocery store and an electric pole in downtown san antonio abad and one drugstore and other stores also sustained considerable damage during the fighting tension and nervousness prevailed this morning in san antonio abad where many persons were looking for explosives and tnt left behind by the rebels army spokesmen have yet to issue a report on the fighting at la cima and ayutuxtepeque but the people of ayutuxtepeque said there was fierce fighting in the sector adding that the rebels entrenched themselves inside the local church to fire at the governments troops meanwhile reports from the interior indicate that the fighting diminished today in the region of zacatecoluca usulutan and san miguel where the military situation was extraordinarily tense until the night of 4 december nevertheless the government today explained that the reduction in curfew hours from 2100 to 0500 effective last night does not apply for the city of zacatecoluca capital of la paz department located in the central part of the country which the guerrilla forces have been constantly harassing throughout the week meanwhile the fmln warned the owners of commercial and crop dusting airplanes to abstain from using their planmes for the army to conductre reconaissance flights in the region of zacatecoluca and usulutan because they will be considered military targets","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0930","doctext":"Violent confrontations between Salvadoran guerrilla forces and the army erupted again today in the northwest sector of San Salvador after a Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN column stormed the town of San Antonio Abad Preliminary reports indicate at least five casualties among military and rebels partial destruction of three stores and one electric pole being blown up during the clashes that occurred between 9 PM on December 4 and 2 AM on December 5 The FMLN guerrillas also launched attacks on army positions in Ayutuxtepeque a workingclass neighborhood north of the capital and in La Cima neighborhood southeast of the capital where fighting continued into midmorning The army confirmed one soldiers death and five injuries in San Antonio Abad a middleclass neighborhood near the Escalon residential area and at least four rebels were killed by a LAW Light AntiTank Weapon round Blood and pieces of flesh clung to backpacks and fragments of military uniforms scattered across a 30meter area in an empty lot downtown An officer from the National Polices elite Pantera Battalion which was involved in the combat informed AFP The round hit their exact location At least four died instantly and many were injured The guerrillas destroyed a grocery store and an electric pole in central San Antonio Abad a drugstore and other stores also suffered significant damage The town was tense and anxious this morning with residents searching for explosives and TNT left behind by the rebels Army spokesmen have not yet reported on the clashes in La Cima and Ayutuxtepeque but Ayutuxtepeque residents described intense fighting stating that rebels had taken cover in the local church to shoot at government troops Reports from other regions suggest that fighting has lessened in Zacatecoluca Usulutan and San Miguel where the military situation was highly tense until the night of December 4 The government announced today that the reduced curfew hours from 9 PM to 5 AM effective from last night do not apply to Zacatecoluca the capital of La Paz department which has faced constant harassment by guerrilla forces throughout the week Meanwhile the FMLN has warned owners of commercial and cropdusting airplanes against allowing their planes to be used by the army for reconnaissance flights in Zacatecoluca and Usulutan stating that these aircraft would be considered military targets","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0931","doctext":"in an interview published in the religious monthly magazine 30 giorni 30 days san salvador archbishop arturo rivera y damas has once again blamed the salvadoran army for the murder of six jesuits from the central american university uca rivera y damas said that there are a number of reasons why only the military could be at the site the archbishop of san salvador underlined that the site of the incident is an area highly controlled by the military that on the day in question the curfew or in other words martial law was in effect and that there is a military neighborhood near the uca all of this leads me to believe that the guerrillas are not responsible the operation lasted 12 hour and the uniformed individuals stayed there for a good while 2 or perhaps 3 hours had they been guerrillas they would have attacked and fled immediately he added arturo rivera y damas also underscored that they took the priests out to the garden murdered them exploded devices burned the house and stayed at the site for a long time which means that they felt sure of themselves the archbishop said during the interview that it has been fully proven that there are two political lines within the ruling arena nationalist republican alliance party one headed by president cristiani and another more radical sector rivera y damas said that he does not believe that the guerrillas have been eliminated by the army they have not accomplished what they wanted but he said they have not been eliminated and that is why i still believe that the best course is that of negotiation regarding the letter sent to the pope by el salvadors attorney general in which he advises the departure of a few bishops from el salvador rivera y damas commented that in a way it was beneficial because we have never received as much solidarity or support as we are receiving now from the supreme pontiff to the episcopal conferences rivera y damas also pointed out that he has been threatened not only by phone but by radio","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0931","doctext":"In an interview featured in the religious magazine 30 giorni 30 days San Salvador Archbishop Arturo Rivera y Damas reiterated that the Salvadoran army is responsible for the assassination of six Jesuits from the Central American University UCA Rivera y Damas cited several reasons stating that only the military could be at the site He emphasized that the incident occurred in a highly controlled military area during a period of strict curfew or martial law and near a military neighborhood close to the UCA He argued that these factors indicate that guerrillas were not involved noting that the operation took about half an hour and the uniformed individuals remained on the scene for 2 to 3 hours If they were guerrillas they would have attacked and fled immediately he added Rivera y Damas highlighted that the perpetrators took the priests to the garden murdered them detonated devices committed arson by burning the house and lingered at the site demonstrating their confidence During the interview the Archbishop asserted that it is fully proven that there are two political factions within the ruling ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance party one led by President Cristiani and a more radical sector He expressed doubt that the guerrillas have been eliminated by the army stating they have not achieved their goals but also have not been eradicated which is why he believes negotiation remains the best approach Commenting on a letter sent to the Pope by El Salvadors Attorney General advising the removal of certain bishops Rivera y Damas remarked that it has in a way been beneficial by garnering unprecedented solidarity and support from the Supreme Pontiff and episcopal conferences He also mentioned receiving threats both by phone and radio","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0932","doctext":"colombian judge bernardo jaramillo uribe was assassinated at noon today in medellin located 500 km northwest of bogota it was reported today by the national police this is the fourth judge riddled with bullets by unidentified gunmen apparently paid assassins at the service of the drug trafficking mafias in medellin within 5 months judge maria helena diaz was assassinated on 28 july medellin higher court magistrate hector jimenez was killed on 17 october and magistrate mariela espinoza was killed on 1 november jaramillo uribe worked as judge of the 13th criminal court in medellin the headquarters of the medellin drug cartel a police report indicates that jaramillo uribe was shot at from two automobiles in the western sector of antioquia provinces capital when he was leaving his office the crimes have led to protests and strikes by colombian judges and judicial branch officials who have demanded better protection from president virgilio barcos liberal party government judge jaramillo uribe was investigating the massacre of 43 persons in the town of segovia located in the west by a paramilitary group and the murder of colonel waldemar franklin quintero commander of the antioquia police","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0932","doctext":"Colombian judge Bernardo Jaramillo Uribe was murdered at midday today in Medellin approximately 500 km northwest of Bogota as reported by the national police This marks the fourth judge killed by unidentified gunmenbelieved to be paid assassins working for drug trafficking mafiasin Medellin in the past five months Judge Maria Helena Diaz was killed on July 28 Medellin Higher Court Magistrate Hector Jimenez was assassinated on October 17 and Magistrate Mariela Espinoza was murdered on November 1 Jaramillo Uribe served as a judge in the 13th criminal court in Medellin the central hub of the Medellin drug cartel According to a police report Jaramillo Uribe was shot at from two vehicles in the western area of Antioquia provinces capital while leaving his office These killings have sparked protests and strikes among Colombian judges and judicial officials who are calling for increased protection from President Virgilio Barcos liberal government Judge Jaramillo Uribe was investigating the massacre of 43 people in the western town of Segovia by a paramilitary group as well as the murder of Colonel Waldemar Franklin Quintero the commander of the Antioquia police","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0933","doctext":"the peoples antiaircraft power has begun to become effective salvadorans this afternoon we downed an o2 airplane in the area of the city of usulutan radio venceremos reports that the antiaircraft fire of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln downed a pushpull airplane this afternoon at 1615 the fmlns antiaircraft fire downed a pushpull airplane over the city of usulutan later in this program we will provide details of the downing of the pushpull airplane downed in the city of usulutan its crew died when the plane crashed it is a plane that crashed just as the regime of 50 years of injustice is crashing we have downed one of the planes that had been bombing the zacamil neighborhood we have downed a plane piloted by those who had been bringing death and destruction to mejicanos soyapango and san miguel with the downing of this plane our people avenge the blood spilled by the genocide this shows that the fmlns antiaircraft fire has begun to become effective","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0933","doctext":"The peoples antiaircraft capabilities have started to show their effectiveness This afternoon we brought down an O2 airplane in the vicinity of Usulutan Radio Venceremos announces that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN successfully shot down a pushpull aircraft this afternoon At 1615 the FMLNs antiaircraft fire took down a pushpull plane over Usulutan Later in this broadcast we will share more details about the crash of the plane in Usulutan The crew perished in the crash This incident mirrors the collapse of a regime characterized by 50 years of injustice We have managed to shoot down one of the planes that had been bombing the Zacamil neighborhood The plane was piloted by those responsible for bringing death and destruction to Mejicanos Soyapango and San Miguel With this attack our people avenge the bloodshed caused by the genocide This demonstrates that the FMLNs antiaircraft fire is becoming increasingly effective","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0934","doctext":"chimore cochabamba 26 nov presencia the special antinarcotics force headquartered in the chapare region is confiscating a monthly average of 500 kg of cocaine as a result of strict controls and the success of its agents colonel mario velasco commander of the mobile units for rural areas umopar has said that despite equipment and personnel limitations our efforts are strong and resolved and they have allowed us to deal harsh blows to drug trafficking passage omitted regarding the presence of colombian drug traffickers in this area col velasco said that there is information on their presence but we have not actually had any contacts with them or detained any of them col velasco pointed out that investigations based on intelligence data are under way these investigations will allow us to learn more about them and if possible make some arrests he said col velasco said anybody who does not have legal documents especially foreigners is being investigated we are maintaining strict control at our checkpoints we do indeed have information about the alleged presence of colombians but i repeat we have not had any type of contact with them","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0934","doctext":"Chimoré Cochabamba Nov 26 Presencia The Special Antinarcotics Force based in the Chapare region is seizing an average of 500 kg of cocaine each month due to stringent controls and the effectiveness of its officers Colonel Mario Velasco leader of the Mobile Units for Rural Areas UMOPAR stated that despite limitations in equipment and personnel our efforts are determined and steadfast enabling them to deliver significant blows to drug trafficking passage omitted Concerning the presence of Colombian drug traffickers in the area Col Velasco mentioned that while there is information about their presence we have not actually engaged with them or apprehended any He emphasized that investigations based on intelligence data are ongoing which will help them learn more about these individuals and potentially make arrests Col Velasco added Anyone without legal documentation particularly foreigners is being scrutinized We are maintaining strict control at our checkpoints While we do have information on the alleged presence of Colombians I reiterate that we have not had any direct contact with them","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0935","doctext":"guatemala where armed groups have continued to run rampant has been the victim of this intercontinental interest nicaragua has been taken over by the sandinist forces which receive arms of all kinds more arms than food more instructors than agricultural experts and more arms than finance assistance for industrial development keep reaching nicaragua nicaragua has become a distribution center for other countries who raise pirate flags countries whose leaders know that the soviet union is interested in the five countries of the isthmus this is why the soviet union continually aids the salvadoran guerrillas the interruption of financial assistance and arms would entail failure of the struggle for power in central america over the course of the talks aboard soviet and us ships off malta bushs position remained in accordance with the interests of both the us and other western countries many of these latter countries are threatened by radical and clandestine movements we believe that the us president has just taken firm steps toward a direct understanding with the soviet union this means that the guerrillas movements in several american countries will have to consent to civilized dialogue so they can coexist with the majority of the population who desire to live in peace with work and dignity el salvador represents the most dangerous example of this intercontinental penetration in this country operates a guerrilla movement heavily supplied with arms and ammunition these rebels are militarily and otherwise trained for clandestine operations that sow terror in the threatened towns and villages the soviet union supplies these arms through cuba salvadoran president cristiani expects the accords reached by the two world leaders to cut the supply of war materiel to the fmln this materiel has made it possible to kill thousands of salvadorans we will have waited for the passage of time to see if it is true that the supply of arms has ceased and that nicaragua has stopped assisting the fmln we only hope the fmln will not come to honduras the cabinets that draft war plans are now currently discussing the fmlns moving into honduras","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0935","doctext":"Guatemala has become a focal point due to the unchecked activities of armed factions Meanwhile Nicaragua has been overtaken by the Sandinistas who receive a disproportionate amount of weaponry compared to food agricultural advisors or financial aid for industrial growth Nicaragua has turned into a hub for distributing arms to other nations with rogue regimes whose leaders are aware of the Soviet Unions strategic interest in the five Central American countries This is why the Soviets consistently support Salvadoran guerrillas Cutting off financial aid and arms would result in the failure of the power struggle in Central America During discussions on Soviet and US ships near Malta President Bush maintained a stance that aligned with US and Western interests Many Western countries face threats from radical and secretive movements It appears that the US president is moving towards a direct understanding with the Soviet Union which would necessitate that guerrilla movements in various American countries engage in civilized dialogue to coexist peacefully with the majority of the population who seek peace employment and dignity El Salvador is a critical example of this international meddling with a guerrilla movement wellarmed and trained for secretive terrorinducing operations in vulnerable towns and villages supported by Soviet arms routed through Cuba Salvadoran President Cristiani hopes the agreements between the two superpowers will halt the flow of military supplies to the FMLN which has enabled the killing of thousands of Salvadorans We will have to wait to see if the arms supply truly stops and if Nicaragua ceases its support for the FMLN There is also concern that the FMLN might shift operations to Honduras where war strategies are currently being debated","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0936","doctext":"just a few minutes ago two very strong explosions occurred in the center of bogota we felt these explosions here at the rcn radio cadena nacional building one of the explosions occurred in the vicinity of the courts in the palo quemado sector where all the bogota judicial branch offices are located apparently the other explosion occurred in a street near the presidential palace there were two explosions occurring consecutively but very close together which is why it was felt so strongly it initially felt like an earthquake first the wave and then the explosion all the residents in this central area of bogota felt it it is also said that the explosion could have occurred closer to the administrative department of security das which is located in the same area the das headquarters are just around the corner from the judicial branch offices in palo quemado the strong explosion that was felt by all of us who work at this hour in the central bogota area took place at 19th carrera and 25th street in palo quemado i repeat two consecutive explosions occurred at 0735 in the center of bogota here is some updated information it was not two explosions as we had intially believed but three explosions that occurred a few minutes ago in bogota one of them was in the palo quemado sector as we have already reported in the area where both the bogota courts and das are located another explosion occurred in the southern part of bogota at 14th carrera and 28th street south apparently near an agrarian trust branch in the barrio gustavo restrepo neighborhood a third explosion occurred in the central area of bogota these three explosions in bogota took place almost simultaneously just a few seconds apart we now have official figures of the explosion near the das headquarters seven persons were killed more than 50 were wounded and approximately 25 vehicles and at least 15 buildings including the das offices that were partially destroyed were damaged initially das officials have estimated that a powerful bomb of more than 100 kg of dynamite placed in a truck was activated the huge explosion caused the initial destruction of the front part of the das headquarters as well as a building where there was a hardware store and the total destruction of six or seven other buildings a crater 15 meters wide and 6 meters deep was created in 27th carrera most of the victims of the explosion were in private vehicles and taxis and only four were walking in the area when the explosion occurred at almost 0740 officials say initially that there were 50 persons hit by glass shards and flying pieces of vehicles injured in the explosion officials have indicated that it is possible that the number of victims will increase as the attack against the das headquarters was very strong we repeat officially seven persons were killed here in front of the das headquarters","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0936","doctext":"Moments ago two powerful explosions rocked the center of Bogota felt even at the RCN Radio Cadena Nacional building One blast occurred near the courts in the Palo Quemado area home to the citys judicial branch offices The second explosion was reportedly close to the presidential palace These consecutive explosions happening in quick succession felt almost like an earthquake with a shockwave followed by a powerful blast The entire central Bogota area felt the impact There are also reports suggesting the explosion might have been closer to the administrative department of security DAS whose headquarters are located near the judicial branch offices in Palo Quemado The significant explosion was felt by those working in central Bogota especially at 19th Carrera and 25th Street in Palo Quemado Initially reported as two explosions at 0735 we now confirm three explosions in Bogota One was in Palo Quemado near both the courts and DAS another in southern Bogota at 14th Carrera and 28th Street close to an agrarian trust branch in Barrio Gustavo Restrepo and a third in central Bogota These three blasts occurred almost simultaneously just seconds apart Official reports confirm that the explosion near the DAS headquarters killed seven people injured over 50 and damaged about 25 vehicles and at least 15 buildings including partial destruction of the DAS offices DAS officials believe a powerful bomb of over 100 kg of dynamite placed in a truck caused the explosion resulting in severe damage to the front part of the DAS headquarters a hardware store and total destruction of six or seven other buildings A crater 15 meters wide and 6 meters deep formed at 27th Carrera Most victims were in private vehicles and taxis with only four pedestrians affected when the explosion occurred around 0740 Initially officials reported 50 injuries from glass shards and debris but they fear the casualty count might rise due to the severity of the attack on the DAS headquarters To reiterate seven people were officially killed in front of the DAS headquarters","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0937","doctext":"admiral jose toribio merino castro today stated that the chilean government junta has decided to meet twice a week tuesdays and thursdays in order to expedite the handling of draft laws currently under consideration asked about the political situation in chile merino said that everything is calm begin recording merino the political situation is calm except for the leftists that is not the leftists in general but those who like throwing bombs and killing people they are the ones that are marring an extraordinarily perfect democratic process this situation is unique in the world because i believe that all those who can vote have been registered at least 99 percent of them end recording adm merino added that the prevailing calm must continue under the next administration begin recording merino the peaceful atmosphere must continue if we are to live in a democracy respectful of the people and their rights what i mean is that as long as there is respect there will be tranquillity end recording adm merino stated that the new central bank executive board will ensure greater stability especially in the exchange rate for foreign currencies asked about fidel castros recent offer to mediate between chile and bolivia merino said that the cuban dictator has no business meddling in chile begin recording merino words indistict fidel castro this scarecrow would do better to keep his mouth shut because he has no business meddling in chile words indistinct a clear idea of perestroyka and the other lessons that gorbachev is teaching words indistinct he is probably thinking that bolivia is about to fall into the hands of the communists because those in the government there are leaning to the left and that chile will follow suit so he figures that he as a leftist will have the chance to meddle in chilean affairs not so nobody except we chileans will handle our affairs the best thing this castro can do is stay home he already visited chile i met him and so did others he spent a whole night talking to name indistinct in punta arenas when i met him so he has nothing to do here end recording adm merino concluded by saying that on the day of the election he will stay in his office just in case","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0937","doctext":"Admiral Jose Toribio Merino Castro announced today that the Chilean government junta will now convene twice a week specifically on Tuesdays and Thursdays to hasten the processing of draft laws currently under review When questioned about Chiles political climate Merino affirmed that the situation remains calm begin recording Merino The political climate is stable except for certain leftist elementsnot all leftists but those who engage in bombings and violence These individuals are tarnishing an otherwise exemplary democratic process This scenario is unparalleled globally as I believe nearly all eligible voters around 99 are registered end recording Admiral Merino emphasized that this prevailing calm should persist under the next administration begin recording Merino The peaceful environment must be maintained to ensure a democracy that respects the people and their rights As long as respect is upheld there will be tranquility end recording Admiral Merino also mentioned that the new executive board of the central bank will bring greater stability particularly in the foreign exchange rates When asked about Fidel Castros recent offer to mediate between Chile and Bolivia Merino dismissed it stating that the Cuban leader has no right to interfere in Chilean matters begin recording Merino words indistinct Fidel Castro This meddler should remain silent because he has no place in Chilean affairs words indistinct understanding of perestroika and other lessons from Gorbachev words indistinct Castro likely believes that Bolivias government leaning left might soon fall to communism and Chile might follow Thus he thinks he as a leftist can interfere in Chile Thats incorrect Only Chileans will manage our affairs The best thing Castro can do is stay home He has already visited Chile I met him along with others He spent an entire night conversing with name indistinct in Punta Arenas when I encountered him He has no role here end recording Admiral Merino concluded by stating that he will remain in his office on election day just in case","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0938","doctext":"colombias acting president carlos lemos has said that the narcoterrorists who perpetrated an attack in bogota today that left 31 dead and more than 1000 injured deserve no mercy from god lemos admitted that the car bomb attack on the headquarters of colombias secret security police das in bogota is the most serious and the bloodiest attack ever committed in the country lemos filling in for president virgilio barco who is on an official visit to japan told afp that controlling the terrorists is very difficult because they enjoy the advantage of surprise the acting president pointed out that the authorities cannot guard every meter of the city streets lemos said that the government has stepped up security throughout the capital and added that a headon struggle will be waged against the drug trafficking mafias that are operating in the country there is no possibility for a truce with drug traffickers the acting minister said he pointed out that the slaughter which he had warned about last week before the chamber of representatives is now under way lemos has opposed the inclusion of the extradiction to the united states of colombians charged with drug trafficking in a referendum scheduled for 21 january lemos seized that opportunity to urge members of congress chamber and senate to keep extradiction as a tool to punish drug traffickers a group of parliamentarians have insisted on introducing the extradiction issue in the referendum the government believes that this is a pernicious action because it could increase the terrorism that is scorching the country the colombian government cannot be deprived of a tool such as extradiction lemos concluded last night the chamber of representatives surprisingly approved a constitutional amendment to include the extradiction issue in the referendum","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0938","doctext":"Colombias interim president Carlos Lemos declared that the narcoterrorists behind todays bombing in Bogota which caused 31 deaths and injured over 1000 people deserve no mercy from God Lemos acknowledged that the car bomb attack on the headquarters of Colombias secret security police DAS in Bogota is the most severe and bloodiest the country has ever seen Filling in for President Virgilio Barco who is on a state visit to Japan Lemos told AFP that containing the terrorists is very challenging due to their advantage of surprise Lemos emphasized that authorities cannot monitor every meter of the citys streets He stated that the government has heightened security across the capital and vowed to engage in a direct confrontation against the drug trafficking mafias operating in Colombia There will be no truce with drug traffickers he asserted Lemos pointed out that the slaughter which he had warned about last week before the Chamber of Representatives is now unfolding He has opposed including the extradition of Colombian drug traffickers to the United States in a referendum set for January 21 Lemos used this opportunity to urge Congress members to retain extradition as a measure to punish drug traffickers A faction of parliamentarians has pushed to include the extradition topic in the referendum a move the government views as harmful potentially escalating the terrorism afflicting the nation The Colombian government cannot be stripped of a tool like extradition Lemos concluded Unexpectedly the Chamber of Representatives approved a constitutional amendment last night to include the extradition issue in the forthcoming referendum","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0939","doctext":"according to a report issued by the chamber of deputies international affairs commission drug trafficking is one of the main factors in bolivia preventing a social explosion because it contributes 20 percent of the job opportunities the bolivian labor force is officially made up of 17 million people the drug business provides one out of every three or four jobs the report states taking into account data obtained from government circles it adds that the cocaine boom in bolivia coincided with the tough economic crisis that has been experienced since 1981 and that the cocadollars have cushioned the social explosion like any other business cocaine trafficking acquires systems of capital and distribution it also has fixed expenditures these investments include raw material coca leaves chemical products and laboratories chemists transportation services legal and financial and security which includes payments of tips to public officials politicians judges and policemen in some countries the guerrillas are paid to provide protection the commissions report states the commission reports that santa cruz de la sierra has become a prosperous town partly because of the drug trade one of the clearest effects recorded in the three cocaine areas is that it provides job opportunities the report states it adds that between 750000 and 11 million people are directly employed in the drug business in bolivia it states that coca leaf production is what provides most of the job opportunties in this business according to the report 500000 people are employed exclusively in coca leaf production the number of producers in the chapare region is estimated at 36864 and they are linked in 6 federations 54 associations centrales and 610 unions in the yungas zone of la paz the number of producers is estimated at 26280 organized into 4 federations 14 associations and 650 colonies or communities the coca crop is estimated to be 45100 hectares data from 1988 in the chapare zone and 19695 hectares in the yungas area of la paz the estimated coca production in the chapare and yungas regions amounts to 117486 and 73634 tons per year respectively the official report adds that 12381 tons of coca were earmarked for chewing and that 1320383 tons were used to produce cocaine","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0939","doctext":"According to a report from the Chamber of Deputies International Affairs Commission drug trafficking plays a crucial role in Bolivia by preventing a potential social upheaval as it accounts for 20 percent of job opportunities The Bolivian labor market officially consists of 17 million people with the drug trade providing one in every three or four jobs the report notes based on government data It highlights that the cocaine boom in Bolivia coincided with the severe economic crisis since 1981 and the influx of cocadollars has mitigated social unrest Similar to any other industry cocaine trafficking involves systems of capital and distribution along with fixed expenditures such as raw materials coca leaves chemicals laboratories chemists transportation services legal and financial and security which includes bribes to public officials politicians judges and police officers In some nations guerrillas are paid for protection the report elaborates The commission also mentions that Santa Cruz de la Sierra has thrived partly due to the drug trade The report further states that the drug industry offers significant employment opportunities with between 750000 and 11 million people directly involved in Bolivia Most job opportunities in this sector come from coca leaf production employing approximately 500000 people exclusively The Chapare region alone has around 36864 producers organized into 6 federations 54 associations and 610 unions In the Yungas area of La Paz there are about 26280 producers grouped into 4 federations 14 associations and 650 communities The coca crop covers an estimated 45100 hectares in Chapare and 19695 hectares in Yungas with annual production estimated at 117486 tons and 73634 tons respectively The official report adds that out of the total coca production 12381 tons are set aside for chewing while 1320383 tons are used for cocaine production","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0940","doctext":"relations between chile and bolivia have been broken what do you think is the best way to face bolivias demand for a sea outlet aylwin first chile maintains a firm stand on this subject a fact that must be clearly understood by the chilean people and the rest of the world chile does not have any border conflicts with bolivia our border with bolivia has been ratified by an international treaty that was freely approved by our two countries this treaty constitutes an obligatory norm for chile and bolivia second according to this treaty chile has always been willing to grant bolivia transportation facilities to ports on the pacific coast third in face of the bolivian aspirations to obtain greater facilities or a new transit system the first thing to be done is to reestablish diplomatic relations this is a bilateral issue between bolivia and chile it is not an hemispheric matter or a matter to be decided by international organizations i trust that bolivia and chile will reestablish diplomatic relations in an atmosphere of friendship and cooperation we must be aware that the world is heading toward integration and that it is more convenient for all of us to attain the best and most integrated relations possible we must seek solutions and as the bolivian president recently stated we must seek imaginative solutions with a 21st century and not a 19th century view i hope that within this spirit we will manage not only to reestablish relations with bolivia but to establish satisfactory relations for the two countries sola chilean relations with the united states have not been excellent over the past few years and the murder of orlando letelier is tied into this situation what is your opinion on this subject considering that a us court has requested the extradition of general contreras and colonel espinoza aylwin well i hope that chile will maintain the best relations possible with all the countries of the world including the united states a country with which we are linked for many reasons i discussed this subject with people from us diplomatic political and economic circles and i have noted their willingness to improve relations and solve the problems that are currently separating us as soon as a democratic government is reestablished i do not think that an extradition will solve the letelier case because it has already been ruled on by the supreme court it is what we lawyers refer to as an adjudged matter i think that chile can demonstrate its willingness to help clarify the case and guarantee justice as it is our word indistinct purpose in all human rights problems so as to satisfy the most demanding consciences of the world passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0940","doctext":"Relations between Chile and Bolivia have been severed How do you propose addressing Bolivias demand for a sea outlet Aylwin Firstly Chile holds a steadfast position on this issue a fact that should be made clear to both the Chilean populace and the international community Chile has no territorial disputes with Bolivia Our boundary with Bolivia has been confirmed through an internationally recognized treaty mutually agreed upon by both nations This treaty is a binding agreement for both Chile and Bolivia Secondly as per the treaty Chile has consistently been open to providing Bolivia with transportation access to ports along the Pacific coast Thirdly in light of Bolivias aspirations for enhanced access or a new transit system the primary step should be the reestablishment of diplomatic relations This matter is a bilateral issue between Bolivia and Chile not a hemispheric concern or one to be resolved by international bodies I am hopeful that Bolivia and Chile will restore diplomatic ties in a spirit of friendship and cooperation We must recognize that the world is moving towards greater integration and it is beneficial for all to cultivate the most harmonious and integrated relations possible We should aim for solutions and as the Bolivian president recently suggested seek innovative solutions with a forwardlooking 21stcentury mindset rather than a retrospective 19thcentury one I am optimistic that in this spirit we will not only reestablish relations with Bolivia but also forge satisfactory relations between our two countries Sola In recent years Chilean relations with the United States have been less than stellar and the murder of Orlando Letelier is intertwined with this situation What is your perspective on this matter given that a US court has requested the extradition of General Contreras and Colonel Espinoza Aylwin I am hopeful that Chile will maintain the best possible relations with all countries including the United States with which we share numerous ties I have discussed this matter with individuals from US diplomatic political and economic sectors and have observed their willingness to enhance relations and resolve the issues currently dividing us contingent on the reestablishment of a democratic government in Chile I do not believe that extradition will resolve the Letelier case as it has already been adjudicated by the supreme court It is a matter that lawyers refer to as res judicata I think Chile can demonstrate its commitment to clarifying the case and ensuring justice which aligns with our overarching aim to address human rights issues and satisfy the most exacting global standards Passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0941","doctext":"the offensive of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front as of 11 november has been militarily defeated here in the city of san salvador as well as in san miguel usulutan and zacatecoluca where there was greater activity by the subversives logically after being rejected so much after having lost so many figthers and war materiel they do not have the capability to again launch an operation like they did on 11 november they will continue with indiscriminate terrorism and selective terrorism we have here some of the first evidence for example the murder of a person useful to salvadoran society like dr guerrero the acts of sabotage against the electricity system the destruction of public transportation we can also mention the destruction of some gasoline stations basically what they seek is to systematically destroy the economy of the country to provoke the closing of some industrial centers and to bring about economic chaos that is why even though we believed we were taking risks in the military field of national defense the armed forces changed the curfew hours so that curfew hours are now from 2300 to 0500 we did this believing that the economic aspect is very important for the country and that is why we want to benefit the industrial business and farming sectors so that they will be able to carry out their activities under almost normal conditions we also considered that this time of the year we are picking coffee and cotton and harvesting sugarcane and these are the three main staples of our economy these activities are mainly carried out in the evening and that is why we have changed the curfew hours to benefit businessmen workers and farmers so they can support their families reporter colonel does the president think that during the costa rican meeting enough pressure can be exerted on nicaragua so that it will suspend assistance to the fmln and the war will diminish in the country ponce the cynicism of the dictator ortega of the sandinist government has been fully proven in the previous meetings within the framework of esquipulas ii he committed himself to discontinuing support for the fmln this total war offensive that has been inflicted upon the salvadoran people should be suspended because we are sure that the moment nicaragua and cuba it is through those countries rather those governments that the communist bloc has been helping the fmln the fmln would weaken tremendously sentence as heard as a member of the armed forces as a member of the high command i feel very proud about the professional determined and courageous attitude with which the officers noncommissioned officers and troops of our armed forces have neutralized and defeated the fmln offensive in this regard i believe that the opinions voiced by general thurman are not really in line with what we have lived here inside the country continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0941","doctext":"The military offensive of the fmln Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front that began on 11 November has been successfully repelled in San Salvador as well as in San Miguel Usulutan and Zacatecoluca which witnessed significant subversive activities After facing heavy losses in fighters and war material the fmln lacks the capability to launch a similar largescale operation again However they are expected to continue with both indiscriminate and targeted terrorism Some initial evidence includes the assassination of individuals beneficial to Salvadoran society such as Dr Guerrero acts of sabotage on the electricity system and the destruction of public transportation and gasoline stations Their primary goal appears to be the systematic destruction of the countrys economy aiming to close industrial centers and create economic chaos Consequently despite the inherent risks in national defense the armed forces have adjusted the curfew hours to 2300 to 0500 understanding the importance of the economic sector This change aims to support the industrial business and farming communities allowing them to operate under nearly normal conditions This period is crucial for harvesting coffee cotton and sugarcane the mainstays of the economy which are primarily collected in the evening Thus the adjusted curfew hours are intended to assist businessmen laborers and farmers in providing for their families Reporter Colonel does the President believe that sufficient pressure can be applied on Nicaragua during the Costa Rican meeting to halt its support for the fmln and reduce the conflict in the country Ponce The duplicity of dictator Ortega of the Sandinist government has been confirmed In previous Esquipulas II meetings he pledged to cease support for the fmln This allout war offensive on the Salvadoran people must be halted as we are convinced that if Nicaragua and Cuba the governments through which the communist bloc aids the fmln withdraw their support the fmln would be significantly weakened As a member of the armed forces and the high command I am immensely proud of the professional determined and courageous conduct of our officers noncommissioned officers and troops in neutralizing and defeating the fmln offensive In this context I believe General Thurmans opinions do not accurately reflect the reality we have experienced here","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0942","doctext":"compatriots as you know i came to japan to fulfill a mission in this country which has always expressed its solidarity with colombia i have been however closely following the countrys situation with deep sadness and indignation after the criminal attack on the das administrative department of security facilities which deeply shook all colombians i have been in constant touch with carlos lemos simmons the minister designated to act on my behalf and with my closest assistants in the past few days we have experienced an increase in the vile attacks carried out by the drug trafficking criminal organization those attacks have taken the life of many innocent colombians men women and children who were in the prime of their lives have been sacrificed by mad actions carried out by criminals who intend to control an entire people government and country through terror and destruction they will not defeat us we are and will continue struggling the war has been declared on the entire country and on democracy we will not fall under the control of the narcoterrorists bloody tyranny last night the country learned about the colombian chamber of representativess decision to approve the constitutional reforms with the inclusion of the extradition issue in the referendum the confirmation that the avianca plane crash was caused by a bomb the murder of bernardo jaramillo uribe roving 13th judge of criminal investigation and this mornings atrocious attack on the das facilities further proves that the decision made by the chamber of representatives is highly unsuitable for the entire country we absolutely cannot accept drug traffickers trying to force our legislators to adopt a decision that would only bring more destruction and death to colombia because if the inclusion of the extradition issue is approved in the referendum it would not be a decision made by the sovereign will of the people but by the force of bullets and terror colombians have unfortunately paid too high a price to find out what these criminals really think they spoke about a truce and then they murdered a judge subsequently the chamber of representatives approved the inclusion of the extradition issue into the referendum and in good faith many people thought that was the first step toward peace with the drug traffickers they were wrong the next day the das facilities were attacked those actions prove what those criminals are capable of doing to obtain a favorable decision in the referendum they do not conduct an election campaign but a campaign of terror to attain their goals i now reiterate what i said in my speech before leaving for japan i said that the constitutional reforms with the inclusion of the referendum is highly unsuitable i share the sorrow and sadness of all my compatriots especially victims relatives our indignation must represent all colombians intention to join efforts and drop personal interests compatriots we must never we will never succumb to the narcoterrorists the stable democracy we have built and defended with great effort for over 1 century is endangered throughout its history colombia has overcome more difficult times let us all stand up with faith courage and firmness to defend our homeland and freedom thank you very much","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0942","doctext":"Compatriots as you are aware I traveled to Japan to carry out a mission in this nation which has consistently shown solidarity with Colombia However I have been closely monitoring our countrys circumstances with profound sadness and outrage following the criminal attack on the Administrative Department of Security DAS facilities which profoundly impacted all Colombians I have maintained constant communication with Carlos Lemos Simmons the minister acting on my behalf and my closest assistants Recently we have witnessed an escalation in the despicable attacks executed by the drug trafficking criminal organization These attacks have claimed the lives of many innocent Colombiansmen women and children in the prime of their livessacrificed by the insane actions of criminals aiming to dominate an entire people government and nation through terror and destruction They will not defeat us We are and will continue fighting The war has been declared against the entire country and democracy We will not succumb to the control of the narcoterrorists bloody tyranny Last night the nation learned of the Colombian Chamber of Representatives decision to approve constitutional reforms including the extradition issue in the referendum The confirmation that the Avianca plane crash was caused by a bomb the murder of Bernardo Jaramillo Uribe Roving 13th Judge of Criminal Investigation and this mornings horrific attack on the DAS facilities further demonstrate that the Chamber of Representatives decision is highly unsuitable for the entire country We cannot accept drug traffickers attempting to coerce our legislators into making a decision that would only lead to more destruction and death in Colombia If the extradition issue is approved in the referendum it would not be a decision made by the sovereign will of the people but by the force of bullets and terror Colombians have paid too high a price to understand what these criminals truly think They spoke of a truce but then killed a judge Subsequently the Chamber of Representatives approved the inclusion of the extradition issue in the referendum and many believed this was the first step toward peace with the drug traffickers They were mistaken The next day the DAS facilities were attacked These actions reveal what these criminals are willing to do to secure a favorable decision in the referendum They are not conducting an election campaign but a campaign of terror to achieve their aims I now reiterate what I said in my speech before departing for Japan the constitutional reforms with the inclusion of the referendum are highly unsuitable I share the sorrow and grief of all my compatriots especially the victims families Our indignation must reflect all Colombians resolve to unite efforts and set aside personal interests Compatriots we must never and will never yield to the narcoterrorists The stable democracy we have built and defended with great effort for over a century is in jeopardy Throughout its history Colombia has surmounted more challenging times Let us all rise with faith courage and determination to defend our homeland and freedom Thank you very much","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0943","doctext":"attention pay close attention to the following information farabundo marti national liberation front fmln troops started to attack enemy positions in san salvador at 2200 on 6 december entering the city from the north south east and west attention report from soyapango san salvador fmln antiaircraft units have downed an armed forces helicopter gunship during the battles that have been ongoing in soypango we await the official military report on this action in san salvador we are no longer only downing airplanes and helicopters in the interior of the country thousands of san salvador residents were able to see the downing of a helicopter gunship in the metropolitan area we downed a helicopter gunship that was shooting at the civilian population in soyapango san salvador we had already warned air force general juan rafael bustillo we are not going to allow women children and residents of san salvador to be bombed again we are not going to allow more genocidial actions in san salvador once and for all we reaffirm to the fascist command staff that we are not going to allow more bombing in san salvador starting right now gentlemen the people forbid that you bomb the city we forbid you to do so and for that purpose we will down your airplanes and helicopters our people know that an a37 aircraft was downed in san miguel a helicopter was downed in san miguel at the beginning of the offensive a pushpull plane was downed in usulutan and now this helicopter in soyapango we await a report on the possible death of the helicopters crew we await an official report from our comrades in soyapango meanwhile we also have reports that fighting continues at this time in the northeastern area of san salvador we await an official report on the number of casualties that have been inflicted on the enemy our men have inflicted many casualties on soldiers from the atcatl battalion belloso battalion paratroopers battalion national police treasury police 4th infantry brigade sonsonate military detachment no 6 and 5th infantry brigade during the clashes that have taken place since last night","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0943","doctext":"Pay attention to this critical update Troops from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN launched attacks on enemy positions in San Salvador at 10 PM on December 6 advancing from all directions A report from Soyapango San Salvador confirms that FMLN antiaircraft units have shot down an armed forces helicopter gunship amid ongoing battles We are expecting the official military report regarding this incident in San Salvador No longer are we only targeting aircraft in rural areas Thousands in San Salvador witnessed the downing of a helicopter gunship that was attacking civilians in Soyapango We had previously warned Air Force General Juan Rafael Bustillo that we would not tolerate the bombing of women children and residents We will not permit further genocidal actions in San Salvador We reaffirm to the fascist command staff that bombings in San Salvador will not be tolerated Starting now the people prohibit any bombing in the city and we will shoot down your airplanes and helicopters if necessary Our people are aware that an A37 aircraft was downed in San Miguel another helicopter was downed in San Miguel at the start of the offensive a pushpull plane was downed in Usulutan and now this helicopter in Soyapango We are awaiting a report on the possible fatalities of the helicopters crew An official statement from our comrades in Soyapango is expected Meanwhile reports indicate that fighting continues in the northeastern area of San Salvador We are waiting for an official report on the casualties inflicted on the enemy Our forces have inflicted significant casualties on soldiers from the Atlacatl Battalion Belloso Battalion Paratroopers Battalion National Police Treasury Police 4th Infantry Brigade Sonsonate Military Detachment No 6 and the 5th Infantry Brigade since the clashes began last night","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0944","doctext":"colombian president virgilio barco has brought forward his return to the country by 10 hours meaning he has cancelled some events he was scheduled to attend in tokyo and will return to the country around noon on 9 december he was initially scheduled to return around midnight on saturday president barco told the international community today that in no way will colombia accept the intervention of foreign troops to fight terrorism violence and organized crime during a news conference with japanese and foreign media representatives in tokyo president barco also said that the liberal party will probably win the 1990 presidential elections because it has capable people and it is the majority party he also referred to a midair plane explosion a terrorist action in his words and the attack perpetrated against the das administrative department of security headquarters in bogota with approximately 500 kg of explosives president barco will return to bogota at 0900 on 9 december he will depart from narita airport located 2 hours from tokyo words indistinct meeting with japanese investors and possible buyers of colombian coffee the event was organized by the colombian coffee growers association and the gran colombian merchant fleets representatives in the far east begin recording barco approximately 2 weeks ago an airplane exploded when taking off from bogota and experts who came from many parts of the world have discovered that it was caused by a bomb placed on board rather than a problem of pressurization the other case is the attack which was perpetrated last night 2 nights ago against the intelligence headquarters of the national police you have read or reported that a large amount changes thought about 500 kg of dynamite placed in a truck exploded and caused the collapse or considerable damage of the general headquarters of the colombian intelligence services the terrorist attack was perpetrated against the offices of the das which is as i said before where the most important intelligence activities against organized crime and drug trafficking are carried out continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0944","doctext":"Colombian President Virgilio Barco has expedited his return to the country by 10 hours necessitating the cancellation of some planned engagements in Tokyo He is now set to arrive back in Colombia around noon on December 9 rather than his initial midnight return on Saturday Addressing the international community President Barco firmly stated that Colombia will not permit the involvement of foreign troops to combat terrorism violence and organized crime At a press conference in Tokyo attended by Japanese and international media he expressed confidence that the Liberal Party would likely triumph in the 1990 presidential elections due to its competent leaders and majority status He also mentioned a midair airplane explosion which he termed a terrorist act and the bombing attack on the Administrative Department of Security DAS headquarters in Bogotá involving roughly 500 kg of explosives President Barcos return to Bogotá is scheduled for 0900 on December 9 departing from Narita Airport which is two hours away from Tokyo His itinerary included meetings with Japanese investors and potential buyers of Colombian coffee organized by the Colombian Coffee Growers Association and representatives of the Gran Colombian Merchant Fleet in the Far East Approximately two weeks ago he recounted an airplane exploded during takeoff from Bogotá with international experts concluding that a bomb not pressurization issues was the cause He also referenced the recent attack on the intelligence headquarters of the National Police News reports confirmed that around 500 kg of dynamite in a truck detonated leading to the destruction or significant damage of the general headquarters of the Colombian intelligence services This terrorist act targeted the offices of the DAS which play a crucial role in intelligence operations against organized crime and drug trafficking","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0945","doctext":"colombian president virgilio barco vargas said here on thursday his government will not bow to terrorist threats exemplified by wednesdays bomb explosion in bogota barco who is on a fourday visit to japan through friday said that such subversive activities are based on the mistaken belief of terrorists that violence can topple the government he said his government would fight off such challenges a truck packed with dynamite exploded in front of the headquarters of the department of administrative security colombias federal investigations police on wednesday at least 35 people died and 350 people were wounded in the blast which is believed to have been related to the colombian governments attempts to eliminate the drug trade colombia is said to be the largest exporter of the illicit drug cocaine to the united states and other western countries the colombian government has intensified its crackdown on the cocaine smugglers since the assassination of a leading presidential candidate on august 18 barco speaking at the japan national press club expressed concern about an increase of cocaine consumption in the united states and european countries and called for western industrialized nations to help stabilize the political situation in colombia with particular emphasis on more economic support asked about the possibility colombia would call on the united states to help solve the problem with armed forces the president emphasized he has no intention of allowing any interference by foreign countries in his nation barco is scheduled to leave japan for colombia friday","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0945","doctext":"On Thursday Colombian President Virgilio Barco Vargas declared that his administration will not succumb to terrorist threats as demonstrated by the bomb explosion in Bogota on Wednesday Barco who is on a fourday visit to Japan mentioned that such violent actions are driven by the terrorists erroneous belief that violence can overthrow the government He assured that his administration would resist such challenges A truck filled with dynamite exploded in front of the headquarters of the Department of Administrative Security Colombias federal investigations police resulting in at least 35 deaths and 350 injuries This bombing is suspected to be connected to the Colombian governments efforts to eradicate the drug trade Colombia is recognized as the largest exporter of cocaine to the United States and other Western nations The government has intensified its actions against cocaine traffickers following the assassination of a prominent presidential candidate on August 18 During his speech at the Japan National Press Club Barco expressed concern over the rising cocaine consumption in the United States and Europe and urged Western industrialized countries to offer more economic support to stabilize Colombias political situation When questioned about potentially seeking US military assistance to address the issue Barco firmly stated he does not intend to permit any foreign intervention in Colombia Barco is scheduled to return to Colombia on Friday","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0946","doctext":"attention national and international press this is a report from san salvador the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln reports that as of 2200 on 6 december fmln columns words indistinct inside the capital city staged attacks on military garrisons and carried out sabotage activities in various parts of the country after breaking up the enemys defensive positions in san salvador the fmln occupied various areas in the capital the general staff installations were attacked with 60mm mortars words indistinct and air support against our positions we are awaiting detailed reports of this attack on the general staff with 60mm mortars simultaneously our guerrilla columns in san salvador established positions in san benito escalon la mascota and maquiliguat neighborhoods and also in san antonio abad and the northern periphery of the general staff installations battling with marines military detachment no 7 from aguachapan the elite battalions stationed there national police forces and units from the san benito battalion which is in charge of guarding the general staff installations it is reported that one m16 rifle pistols military equipment and a large quantity of ammunition were seized from the army at 0100 our antiaircraft units opened fire on two helicopters in escalon neighborhood one of them was a transport helicopter and the other a gunship both were damaged meanwhile our guerrillas also used mortars during an attack on the san benito battalions positions near zona rosa at the same time an attack was carried out against the cetipol police instruction center police academy in santa tecla using 81mm mortars attacks were staged against the cetipols peripheral defense from another direction until late this morning meanwhile an attack carried out from the northern part of san salvador led to incursions in soyapango mejicanos and ayutuxtepeque in ayutuxtepeque the fmln carried out annihilation maneuvers against the 1st infantry brigades soriano battalion which was stationed on el carmen hill where we killed 15 soldiers and wounded 30 among these casualties is an officer from the 1st infantry brigade the fmln seized five m16 rifles one word indistinct grenade launcher words indistinct four m60 machineguns from the annihilated troops a military vehicle was partially destroyed and an enemy patrol was totally destroyed pral longrange reconnaissance patrol reinforcement units attempted to support the army troops under attack but they were repelled by the fmln the electricity system in different parts of the capital city was sabotaged leaving 90 percent of the city without power attention here is the report on the helicopter downed in soyapango attention on 6 december there were clashes in san jose cortez jurisdiction of soyapango with the belloso battalion which received strong aerial support up until the afternoon hours helicopters machinegunned and rocketed this densely populated area our antiaircraft units reaffirming our determination to defend the civilian population against aerial attacks opened fire and hit a gunship the gunship fell to the ground at the morazan tobacco company guerrilla units simultaneously attacked paramilitary forces in tonacatepeque during the early hours of 7 december which prompted aerial support because this area is on the air forces security perimeter but calls from the battalion that was being annihilated on the el carmen hill in ayutuxtepeque went unheeded these are the first reports on all the activities under way in san salvador where at 2200 on 6 december our guerrilla units began to force and break the dam that the high command built at the general staffs bunker words indistinct our columns until they penetrated the aforementioned areas fighting in the escalon and san benito neighborhoods where the oligarchs live actions have also taken place throughout the country factories have been sabotaged strategic highways have been controlled positions have been established and towns have been occupied we will furnish further information later","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0946","doctext":"Attention both national and international media This is a report from San Salvador The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN announces that as of 2200 on December 6 FMLN units within the capital launched attacks on military garrisons and conducted sabotage operations across various regions After overcoming the enemys defenses in San Salvador the FMLN seized control of several areas in the capital The general staff headquarters were targeted with 60mm mortars We are currently awaiting detailed reports regarding this mortar attack on the general staff Simultaneously our guerrilla forces took positions in the San Benito Escalon La Mascota and Maquiliguat neighborhoods as well as in San Antonio Abad and the northern perimeter of the general staff headquarters engaging in combat with marines Military Detachment No 7 from Ahuachapan elite battalions national police forces and units from the San Benito Battalion which is responsible for guarding the general staff headquarters It has been reported that one M16 rifle pistols military gear and a substantial amount of ammunition were captured from the army At 0100 our antiaircraft units fired at two helicopters in the Escalon neighborhood damaging both a transport helicopter and a gunship Concurrently our guerrillas utilized mortars to attack the San Benito Battalions positions near Zona Rosa Additionally an 81mm mortar attack was launched against the CETIPOL police academy in Santa Tecla continuing assaults on the academys peripheral defenses until late in the morning Meanwhile an offensive from the northern part of San Salvador resulted in incursions into Soyapango Mejicanos and Ayutuxtepeque In Ayutuxtepeque the FMLN conducted annihilation operations against the 1st Infantry Brigades Soriano Battalion stationed on El Carmen Hill killing 15 soldiers and injuring 30 including an officer from the 1st Infantry Brigade The FMLN captured five M16 rifles a grenade launcher four M60 machine guns from the defeated troops and partially destroyed a military vehicle while completely destroying an enemy patrol PRAL longrange reconnaissance patrol reinforcement units attempted to assist the beleaguered army forces but were repelled by the FMLN Sabotage of the electricity system in various parts of the capital left 90 percent of the city without power Attention Here is the report on the downed helicopter in Soyapango On December 6 clashes occurred in San Jose Cortez within the jurisdiction of Soyapango involving the Belloso Battalion which received substantial aerial support until the afternoon Helicopters strafed and launched rockets in this densely populated area Our antiaircraft units reaffirming our commitment to protecting civilians from aerial attacks opened fire and brought down a gunship which crashed at the Morazan Tobacco Company Guerrilla units also attacked paramilitary forces in Tonacatepeque in the early hours of December 7 prompting aerial support due to the areas security perimeter but calls for aid from the battalion being overrun on El Carmen Hill in Ayutuxtepeque were ignored These initial reports detail ongoing activities in San Salvador where at 2200 on December 6 our guerrilla forces began breaching the barriers established by the high command at the general staffs bunker continuing to advance into the Escalon and San Benito neighborhoods where the elite reside Actions have extended nationwide with factories sabotaged key highways controlled positions fortified and towns occupied Further updates will be provided later","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0947","doctext":"venezuelan president carlos andres perez predicted a serious crisis on the continent if a solution for the central american conflict is not found he appealed to the foreign powers to halt their intervention in the subregion in a news conference broadcast over television for all the country perez today predicted that the coming central american presidents summit to be held in san jose will fail if what he described as foreign powers do not halt military and financial support to the various factions fighting in the convulsed region the costa rican nicaraguan guatemalan salvadoran and honduran presidents will meet in san jose shortly to find a solution to the salvadoran conflict and reactivate the esquipulas ii and tela pacification accords if the foreign powers be they the united states cuba the soviet union or whatever persist on disturbing a direct analysis and preventing a friendly agreement between the central american presidents this summit will come to nothing perez pointed out perez said that the recent farabundo marti national liberation front fmln offensive in el salvador interfered seriously with the regional pacification process he requested that the salvadoran government clarify the death of six jesuits who were murdered by the death squads there is no doubt that the salvadoran crisis occurred at an untimely moment when things were going so well the responsibility for this however rests heavily with the fmln and those who gave arms to the rebels so they could carry out so major a military operation he said he added however that the salvadoran government is accountable for what happened to the six jesuits who were murdered in a lowly and wicked manner this must be clarified also he said the venezuelan president who offered to mediate in the salvadoran conflict said he reported to costa rican president oscar arias the summits host the contents of a letter that the fmln sent to perez in which the organization proposes a ceasefire with international verification perez asked the salvadoran guerrillas to be more flexible because the fate of all of latin america is at stake referring directly to the san jose summit he said he was instrumental in choosing costa rica as site for the meeting perez assumed an optimistic yet concerned stance with regard to the meetings results he finally said this san jose summit will make things conform to esquipulas ii and tela if the central american presidents are left alone and particularly if they know that none of them will be backed by any one power with arms or money","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0947","doctext":"Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez warned of a significant crisis in the continent if the Central American conflict remains unresolved He urged foreign powers to cease their intervention in the area During a televised news conference Perez predicted that the upcoming summit of Central American presidents in San Jose would fail unless these foreign powers stop providing military and financial support to the warring factions Presidents from Costa Rica Nicaragua Guatemala El Salvador and Honduras are set to convene in San Jose to address the Salvadoran conflict and revive the Esquipulas II and Tela peace agreements Perez emphasized that if external forces whether from the United States Cuba the Soviet Union or others continue to disrupt direct negotiations and prevent an amicable resolution among the Central American leaders the summit will be ineffective He pointed out that the recent offensive by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN in El Salvador had severely disrupted the regional peace process Perez urged the Salvadoran government to clarify the murders of six Jesuits by death squads He acknowledged that the Salvadoran crisis came at an unfortunate time just as progress was being made and blamed the FMLN and their arms suppliers for the major military operation However he also held the Salvadoran government accountable for the brutal and vile murders of the Jesuits stressing the need for clarification Offering to mediate in the Salvadoran conflict Perez informed Costa Rican President Oscar Arias about a letter from the FMLN proposing a ceasefire with international verification He called on the Salvadoran guerrillas to show more flexibility stating that the fate of all Latin America was at stake Perez who played a role in selecting Costa Rica as the summit location expressed an optimistic yet concerned attitude regarding the summits outcomes He concluded that the San Jose summit could align with Esquipulas II and Tela agreements if the Central American presidents are allowed to negotiate independently and without external military or financial backing","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0948","doctext":"investigations continue to determine who placed a car bomb in front of the das administrative department of security facilities according to the das director a spanish terrorist and eta basque fatherland and liberty member who could have advised the colombians on the preparation of the car bomb has been identified das director general miguel maza marquez attended the funeral of his subordinates and fellow workers who were killed as a result of an explosion in front of the das facilities at the end of the religious ceremony gen maza said that he does not rule out the possibility that foreign terrorists participated in the attempt on his life begin recording gen maza there are indications that this could be so because the methods and system used to fabricate the car bomb lead us to believe that they were experts in this type of activity end recording gen maza with sadness in his eyes added that he will continue working in the same office where the attack occurred","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0948","doctext":"Investigations are ongoing to determine who placed a car bomb in front of the DAS Administrative Department of Security facilities According to the DAS director a Spanish terrorist and ETA Basque Fatherland and Liberty member who might have advised the Colombians on assembling the car bomb has been identified DAS Director General Miguel Maza Marquez attended the funeral of his colleagues who died due to the explosion in front of the DAS facilities After the religious ceremony General Maza mentioned that he does not dismiss the possibility of foreign terrorists being involved in the assassination attempt on his life He indicated that the methods and system used for the car bomb suggest that experts in this type of activity were involved With a somber expression General Maza added that he will continue his work in the same office where the bombing occurred","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0949","doctext":"president alan garcia announced that the borders will be reopened he said that the results of the measures adopted 15 days ago are positive the president called on all businessmen and industrialists not to speculate on prices he also reiterated his support for economy and finance minister cesar vasquez bazan who he said is making great efforts to face the peruvian economic situation garcia made these statements after a meeting with the council of ministers begin recording unidentified reporter the border closure measure expires today will it be extended garcia no the borders were never closed we only established some restrictions on the use of transit permits in tacna to prevent an increase of smuggling before the yearend festivities the 15day term of that measure has expired and it will not be extended reporter apparently that measure has not had good results garcia i think that in general it has yielded positive results because smuggling has probably decreased somewhat as you know a few years ago chile established the iquique free zone where products are sold to peru and bolivia thus a stable market of hundreds of thousands of people which daily pass thorough the tacna border with small packages has been established we simply restricted the permits they use to bring in a tape recorder or laser disc players i understand that smuggling decreased for a few days however that merchandise entered the country by other means we cannot impose too many restrictions but we can ask the customs office and the police to increase their efforts to control excessive smuggling into the country reporter do you think that the freemarket dollar will drop by january garcia i am sure it will last year like now the free market dollar exchange rate increased sharply because companies are paying yearend bonuses and they are converting their profits into dollars people are taking holiday trips and buying more goods and home appliances therefore the dollar demand and prices have increased last year when the muc single exchange market dollar exchange rate was at 500 intis to a dollar the freemarket dollar climbed to 2000 intis later it dropped to 1000 intis in january i think that the same thing will happen this year passage omitted reporter there have been some rumors in the past few days that the economy minister is about to resign or is being pressured to resign is this true garcia the only person who could pressure him is the president of the republic and i can tell you that i am not pressuring him we acknowledge the current difficulties of the peruvian economy as well as the efforts of the economy minister i express my recognition of and support for the economy minister because he is young wellintentioned and very honest he has progressive ideas he is making every effort possible to stabilize the economy as well as possible and he sponsored a democratic transition after the elections reporter today did the council of ministers discuss a wage increase for this month garcia that point must be defined by the economy and labor ministers today in addition to the border issue we discussed a subject we had talked about a few weeks ago on that occasion i listened to a report from the socalled commander huaihuacu he is chief of some 85 peasant communities along the apurimac river which have rebelled against shining path control the apurimac river separates the ayacucho and cusco departments and these peasants live in an area called oreja de perro in la mar province they have carried out a democratic uprising and organized themselves to keep shining path from entering their communities this socalled commander huaihuacu who is a man of action has organized approximately 85 communities on the banks of the apurimac river in ayacucho province of la mar and the cusco district of charate huaihuacu has come to lima seeking support we have decided with the defense ministry to go tomorrow to rinconada baja area in la mar province shining paths primary area of activity for 10 years there i will dedicate a radio station to be called radio democracia its aim will be to broadcast news and democratic and patriotic messages from that area which is a center of peasant resistance against terrorism we will arrive there tomorrow and talk with the peasant leaders who for years have fought shining path together with our navy infantry units stationed in luisiana and san francisco passage omitted end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0949","doctext":"President Alan Garcia announced plans to reopen the borders citing positive outcomes from measures implemented 15 days earlier He urged business owners and industrialists to avoid price speculation and reaffirmed his support for Economy and Finance Minister Cesar Vasquez Bazan commending his efforts to address Perus economic challenges Following a council of ministers meeting Garcia clarified that the borders were not closed but there were restrictions on transit permits in Tacna to curb smuggling during the yearend holidays These restrictions now expired will not be extended Despite some skepticism about their effectiveness Garcia believed the measures had generally reduced smuggling He explained that Chiles Iquique free zone had created a market where thousands regularly crossed the Tacna border with small items and the permit restrictions were meant to control this influx However he acknowledged that goods continued to enter through other means and called for increased customs and police efforts to manage smuggling Addressing the freemarket dollar Garcia predicted a drop in January similar to the previous year when the exchange rate spiked due to companies converting profits and people spending more during the holidays He expected a repeat of last years pattern when the rate surged to 2000 intis before falling to 1000 intis in January Garcia dismissed rumors of Economy Minister Bazans resignation asserting that only the president could pressure him and he was not doing so He praised Bazans dedication integrity and progressive ideas emphasizing his role in stabilizing the economy and supporting a democratic transition postelections Regarding wage increases Garcia indicated that the decision rested with the economy and labor ministers The council also discussed a report from Commander Huaihuacu who leads around 85 peasant communities along the Apurimac River against Shining Path control These communities located in the Oreja de Perro area of La Mar Province have organized to prevent Shining Path incursions Huaihuacu sought support in Lima leading to a decision for Garcia and the defense ministry to visit Rinconada Baja a Shining Path stronghold to inaugurate Radio Democracia This station will broadcast news and patriotic messages to support peasant resistance against terrorism Garcia planned to meet with peasant leaders who have long fought alongside navy units in the region","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0950","doctext":"the electric and light company of el salvador caess has reported that due to the terrorist sabotage against the electric system the company has rationed the electricity for a 5hour period in different zones of the capital caess units have toured the capital and as 7 december they had not found any destroyed pole therefore the damage has been caused in the country side the rationing of electricity on 8 december was as follows the sector of escalon san benito planes de rendero san jacinto san marcos and other neighborhoods had no electricity between 0800 and 1300 the miramonte neighborhood metrocentro northern highway up to matrices frosty la tiendona concepcion street san joaquin neighborhood and soyapango residential areas had no electricity between 1300 and 1800 san miguel la union san francisco gotera and san francisco de lima are supplied electricity through the san miguel emergency plan according to caess spokesmen the institution is working with only 50 percent of its capacity in the capital","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0950","doctext":"The Electric and Light Company of El Salvador CAESS announced that due to a terrorist attack on the electric system the company has imposed a 5hour electricity ration in various parts of the capital CAESS teams inspected the capital and by 7 December had not discovered any damaged poles indicating the sabotage occurred in rural areas On 8 December electricity rationing was as follows the Escalon sector San Benito Planes de Rendero San Jacinto San Marcos and other neighborhoods were without power from 0800 to 1300 The Miramonte neighborhood Metrocentro Northern Highway up to Matrices Frosty La Tiendona Concepcion Street San Joaquin neighborhood and Soyapango residential areas had no electricity from 1300 to 1800 San Miguel La Union San Francisco Gotera and San Francisco de Lima received electricity through the San Miguel emergency plan CAESS representatives stated that the company is operating at only 50 percent capacity in the capital","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0951","doctext":"a public opinion poll conducted by the ams company not further identified among the salvadoran public on 5 and 6 december reveals the salvadoran peoples outright repudiation of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist offensive according to sources close to the labor union sector the ams company which has been working in el salvador for many years specializes in public opinion polls that enjoy great respect and credibility because of their efficiency accuracy and reliability the polls results show clear and strong support for the role the salvadoran government and the armed forces have played at the same time the poll reveals a clear rejection of the damage inflicted by terrorism and the possible participation of the fmln in the murders of the fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation leaders and the jesuit priests despite all the suffering resulting from the sneaky subversive attack and in accordance with their yearning for peace the majority of the salvadoran people believes the dialogue process must continue in response to a question as to how they would rate the salvadoran armed forces role 37 percent of the people characterized it as excellent 44 percent as good 93 percent as average 27 percent as bad 03 percent as very bad and 67 percent did not respond as to how would they rate the job done by the government 213 percent characterized it as excellent 543 percent as good 15 percent as average 27 percent as bad 03 percent as very bad and 64 percent did not respond as to how would they describe president cristianis performance 29 percent said excellent 513 good 11 percent average 13 bad 0 percent very bad and 74 percent did not respond when asked who they thought was responsible for the breaking of the dialogue 63 percent said the fmln 57 percent said the armed forces 43 percent said the government 227 percent said they do not know and 39 percent did not respond when asked who they believed was responsible for the fenastras massacre 263 percent said the fmln 63 percent said the armed forces 33 percent said the government 557 percent said they did not know and 84 percent did not respond regarding the massacre of the jesuit priests 26 percent attributed it to the fmln 7 percent to the armed forces 53 percent to the government 533 percent said they did not know and 84 percent did not respond when asked whether the dialogue should continue 80 percent responded yes 14 percent said no 57 percent said they did not know and 03 percent did not respond regarding the curfew 29 percent considered it very good 553 percent said it is good 10 percent said it is neither good nor bad 5 percent said it is bad and 01 percent did not respond","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0951","doctext":"A public opinion poll conducted by the ams company among Salvadorans on December 5 and 6 reveals the strong disapproval of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front fmln terrorist offensive According to sources close to the labor union sector the ams company which has a longstanding presence in El Salvador is renowned for its highly respected and credible public opinion polls due to their efficiency accuracy and reliability The poll results indicate robust support for the Salvadoran government and armed forces alongside a clear condemnation of the damage caused by terrorism and the potential involvement of the fmln in the murders of the Fenastras leaders and Jesuit priests Despite the extensive suffering from the subversive attack the majority of Salvadorans driven by their desire for peace believe the dialogue process should continue When asked to rate the role of the Salvadoran armed forces 37 percent rated it as excellent 44 percent as good 93 percent as average 27 percent as bad 03 percent as very bad and 67 percent did not respond Regarding the governments performance 213 percent rated it as excellent 543 percent as good 15 percent as average 27 percent as bad 03 percent as very bad and 64 percent did not respond On President Cristianis performance 29 percent rated it excellent 513 percent good 11 percent average 13 percent bad 0 percent very bad and 74 percent did not respond Concerning responsibility for the dialogue breakdown 63 percent blamed the fmln 57 percent the armed forces 43 percent the government 227 percent did not know and 39 percent did not respond For the Fenastras massacre 263 percent held the fmln responsible 63 percent the armed forces 33 percent the government 557 percent did not know and 84 percent did not respond Regarding the Jesuit priests massacre 26 percent attributed it to the fmln 7 percent to the armed forces 53 percent to the government 533 percent did not know and 84 percent did not respond On whether the dialogue should continue 80 percent said yes 14 percent no 57 percent did not know and 03 percent did not respond Regarding the curfew 29 percent considered it very good 553 percent good 10 percent neither good nor bad 5 percent bad and 01 percent did not respond","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0952","doctext":"colonel rene emilio ponce chairman of the joint chiefs of staff of the salvadoran armed forces has said that an allout persecution campaign against the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist assassins has begun and 25 antiaircraft missiles have been confiscated the high command has ordered an allout campaign against the terrorists who have been dislodged from the urban areas and forced into the north of soyapango and south of antiguo cuscatlan the officer said that communist assassins have been hard hit because many have been killed and wounded and large amounts of arms and ammunition have been confiscated the armed forces reported that 110 terrorists have died during fighting in san salvadors north and southeast areas ponce also said that troops have confiscated from the fmln 25 antiaircraft missiles 24 of which were sam7s 915 rifles 12 carbines 41 submachineguns and more war materiel the salvadoran government has denounced the fact that the nicaraguan regime supplies the fmln terrorists with powerful weapons especially surfacetoair missiles which so far have missed hitting armed forces airplanes ponce added that any terrorist attempts to enter the capital will be neutralized","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0952","doctext":"Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce head of the Salvadoran armed forces joint chiefs of staff announced the start of an intense crackdown on FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front terrorists leading to the seizure of 25 antiaircraft missiles The militarys top command has initiated a comprehensive operation against the terrorists who have been pushed out of urban centers and into northern Soyapango and southern Antiguo Cuscatlan According to Ponce the communist terrorists have suffered significant losses with many killed or injured and a large cache of arms and ammunition confiscated The armed forces reported 110 terrorist fatalities in the northern and southeastern regions of San Salvador Additionally troops have confiscated from the FMLN 25 antiaircraft missiles including 24 SAM7s along with 915 rifles 12 carbines 41 submachine guns and various other military equipment The Salvadoran government has condemned the Nicaraguan regime for supplying the FMLN with advanced weapons particularly surfacetoair missiles which have not yet hit any military aircraft Ponce emphasized that any terrorist attempts to infiltrate the capital will be thwarted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0953","doctext":"in a document on the occasion of the central american presidential summit that opens on 10 december the general command of the guatemalan national revolutionary unity urng today charged that guatemala is experiencing a grave crisis and added that president vinicio cerezo should no longer conceal it in a lengthy document distributed today the urng reported the uncontrollable wave of violence and the violation of human rights in only 3 months the press has reported the discovery of 137 bodies most of them with signs of torture 79 people who were arrested but who have disappeared 23 people killed in massacres and 143 assassinations the urng asked that the presidents attending the san jose summit to analyze the case of guatemala which is as serious as that of el salvador or nicaragua the document is signed by commanders rolando moran pablo monsato gaspar ilom and carlos gonzalez secretary general of the organization as receivedbureau files show gonzalez is secretary general of the guatemalan labor party a member of the urng","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0953","doctext":"In a statement released during the Central American Presidential Summit starting on December 10 the leadership of the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity URNG asserted today that Guatemala is facing a severe crisis urging President Vinicio Cerezo to stop hiding the situation The detailed document disclosed an uncontrollable surge of violence and human rights abuses Within just three months the media reported the discovery of 137 bodies many showing signs of torture 79 arrests with the individuals subsequently disappearing 23 people killed in mass slayings and 143 assassinations The URNG called on the presidents attending the San Jose summit to examine Guatemalas situation equating its severity to that of El Salvador or Nicaragua The document bears the signatures of commanders Rolando Moran Pablo Monsato Gaspar Ilom and Carlos Gonzalez the latter noted as the Secretary General of the Guatemalan Labor Party which is part of the URNG","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0954","doctext":"president alfredo cristiani today proposed to the guerrillas groups the renewal of peace talks in caracas venezuela on 20 december provided the latter cease all terrorist actions effective next week during a news conference shortly before his departure for san jose where he will attend the central american presidents summit cristiani asked the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln to suspend no later than 15 december the fighting harassment and sabotage actions that the rebels have been carrying out since a general offensive was launched on 11 november the president made it quite clear that the agreement on a ceasefire does not imply a surrender only the creation of an opportunity for negotiations which will allow the search for a political agreement by 15 february 1990 he added that the negotiations should allow the fmln to put down its weapons and join the political process in el salvador by then the topic of el salvador worsened by the rebel offensive will be the main topic at the presidential summit to be held in the costa rican capital on sunday 10 december","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0954","doctext":"President Alfredo Cristiani today suggested to the guerrilla groups that peace talks be resumed in Caracas Venezuela on December 20 contingent upon the cessation of all terrorist actions starting next week At a news conference before leaving for San Jose to attend the Central American Presidents Summit Cristiani urged the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN to halt their combat harassment and sabotage activities by December 15the actions theyve been engaged in since their major offensive began on November 11 Clarifying that a ceasefire agreement does not equate to surrender Cristiani emphasized that it is meant to create a negotiation opportunity to reach a political agreement by February 15 1990 He noted that these negotiations should enable the FMLN to disarm and participate in El Salvadors political process by that date The situation in El Salvador exacerbated by the rebel offensive will be the primary focus at the presidential summit in Costa Rica on Sunday December 10","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0955","doctext":"the salvadoran government today offered 250000 to whoever helps discover the assassins of the six jesuits riddled with bullets at the central american university on 16 november the announcement was made by president alfredo cristiani during a news conference in which he offered 250000 to the person or persons who against their will or unwittingly indirectly participated in the event and provides relevant information which helps solve the crime the government offered whoever provides information on the assassination of the jesuits five spaniards and one salvadoran and a woman and her daughter the guarantee that they and their family will be settled as residents in a foreign country the government will also carry out the necessary procedures to get a pardon to exonerate the informers of the crime in which they may have indirectly participated during the mass murder","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0955","doctext":"The Salvadoran government has announced a 250000 reward for information leading to the identification of those responsible for the attack that resulted in the murder of six Jesuits at the Central American University on November 16 President Alfredo Cristiani made the announcement during a press conference offering the reward to anyone even those who may have unwittingly or unwillingly been involved provided they supply information that aids in solving the crime The victims included five Spaniards one Salvadoran and a woman with her daughter The government also assured that informants and their families would be relocated to a foreign country and promised to seek a pardon for any incidental involvement in the massacre","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0956","doctext":"honduran president jose azcona and guatemalan president vinicio cerezo asked their central american colleagues today to end the foolish and ridiculous war that we are in on the eve of the central american presidential summit which opens in costa rica on 10 december azcona and cerezo were both guests at the graduation of 100 agronomists from the panamerican school of agriculture at the school 36 km east of tegucigalpa cerezo voiced the hope that the summit will be able to achieve a political solution that will prevent more destruction in central america we are living a futile senseless war in which the central americans are assuming the role of buyers of weapons to kill one another cerezo said cerezo underlined the hope that a political decision will emerge so that all the sectors aspiring to reach power will agree to do so through the path of votes instead of resorting to violence for his part president azcona insisted that the consolidation of peace is the most sensible measure that the presidents can promote azcona stressed the necessity of creating the necessary conditions to approve integration projects that will permit the region to face common problems the two presidents plan to travel together this afternoon to san jose costa rica where the sixth central american summit opens tomorrow","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0956","doctext":"Honduran President Jose Azcona and Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo urged their Central American peers today to put an end to the foolish and absurd war we are experiencing On the eve of the Central American Presidential Summit set to begin in Costa Rica on December 10 Azcona and Cerezo were present at the graduation ceremony of 100 agronomists from the PanAmerican School of Agriculture At this school located 36 km east of Tegucigalpa Cerezo expressed his hope that the summit would result in a political solution that would prevent further destruction in Central America We are engaged in a pointless and absurd war where Central Americans are essentially buying weapons to kill each other Cerezo remarked He emphasized the hope for a political resolution that would enable all factions aiming for power to agree to pursue it through ballots rather than violence President Azcona on his part emphasized that the consolidation of peace is the wisest action the presidents could support Azcona highlighted the importance of creating the necessary conditions to approve integration projects that will allow the region to tackle shared challenges This afternoon both presidents plan to travel together to San Jose Costa Rica where the sixth Central American Summit will commence tomorrow","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0957","doctext":"we condemn guatemalan intervention in el salvador the urng general command expresses its strong solidarity and deep admiration for the salvadoran people and their vanguard the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front who with great heroism and determination are writing one of the most glorious pages of its history we view with profound indignation how the officers of la tandona reference to the 1966 graduating class of the captain gerardo barrios military academy and the arena nationalist republican alliance government headed by cristiani in view of their inability to defeat repel or contain the heroic fmln have decided to continue massive bombings against defenseless civilians sow death and destruction and commit massacres the cristiani government and the salvadoran armed forces which are desperate due to the victorious advances of the fmln forces which have not only maintained but expanded their positions in san salvador and the rest of the territory of that fraternal country have lost control with vengeance in their minds they have begun to implement a number of criminal actions against all those identified with the just struggles of the majority at dawn on 16 november six jesuit priests and two humble women who worked for them were brutally assassinated we share the great sorrow of the salvadoran people and the community of jesuit priests and add our protest to those of others throughout the world who have already protested these despicable assassinations the urng general command strongly condemns this incident and urges all guatemalans and all political social democratic and religious organizations to speak out in the face of these genocidal and barbaric actions that are only comparable to what the united states did in vietnam and the nazis did in world war ii in our 13 november statement we denounced the guatemalan armys interventionist plans against that fraternal country on 15 november press agencies reported that the guatemalan army had deployed 126 units of the special kaibiles counterinsurgency troops who are known for their pathological savagery president cerezo the commander of the military staff and the official spokesman of the guatemalan armed forces have publicly expressed their solidarity with cristiani and the salvadoran army we condemn with all our strength the guatemalan armys intervention among the glorious salvadoran people we call on all segments of the guatemalan population to express their opposition against this intervention we will ensure that the guatemalan army and government pay dearly for their aggression against the fraternal salvadoran people we advise the world that el salvador might face an even worse genocide than the one it is currently enduring we are sure that the salvadoran people will defeat all their enemies win this historic struggle and achieve their goals the blood that has been shed will breed new life and will undoubtely lead us to freedom democracy and peace guatemala city 17 november 1989 urng general command commanders rolando moran pablo monsanto gaspar ilom and carlos gonzalez pgt guatemalan labor party secretary general","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0957","doctext":"We denounce the intervention by Guatemala in El Salvador The URNG General Command expresses profound solidarity and admiration for the Salvadoran people and their vanguard the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front who are heroically crafting one of the most illustrious chapters in their history We are deeply outraged by the actions of the officers of La Tandona the 1966 graduating class of the Captain Gerardo Barrios Military Academy and the ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance government led by Cristiani Unable to defeat repel or contain the heroic FMLN they have resorted to widespread bombings on unarmed civilians spreading death and destruction and committing massacres The Cristiani government and the Salvadoran armed forces desperate due to the FMLNs triumphant advanceswhich have not only maintained but also expanded their positions in San Salvador and across the countryhave lost control Driven by vengeance they have initiated numerous criminal actions against those aligned with the just struggles of the majority On the morning of November 16 six Jesuit priests and two humble women working for them were brutally murdered We share the immense grief of the Salvadoran people and the Jesuit community and add our voices to the global protests against these despicable assassinations The URNG General Command strongly condemns this incident and urges all Guatemalans and every political social democratic and religious organization to denounce these genocidal and barbaric acts comparable only to the atrocities committed by the United States in Vietnam and the Nazis during World War II In our statement on November 13 we exposed the Guatemalan armys interventionist plans against that fraternal country On November 15 press agencies reported that the Guatemalan army deployed 126 units of the special Kaibiles counterinsurgency troops notorious for their pathological savagery President Cerezo the military staff commander and the official spokesperson of the Guatemalan armed forces have publicly declared their support for Cristiani and the Salvadoran army We vehemently condemn the Guatemalan armys intervention among the courageous Salvadoran people We call on all sectors of the Guatemalan population to express their opposition to this intervention We will ensure that the Guatemalan army and government pay dearly for their aggression against the fraternal Salvadoran people We warn the world that El Salvador might face an even more severe genocide than it is currently enduring We are confident that the Salvadoran people will overcome all their adversaries win this historic struggle and achieve their goals The blood that has been shed will foster new life and undoubtedly lead us to freedom democracy and peace Guatemala City November 17 1989 URNG General Command Commanders Rolando Moran Pablo Monsanto Gaspar Ilom and Carlos Gonzalez PGT Guatemalan Labor Party Secretary General","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0958","doctext":"just a few words to explain the current military situation we believe that still regrettably following the fmlns farabundo marti national liberation front irrationality we cannot rule out a continuation of their violent actions we know that around the capital there are still groups of terrorists especially in the southern area in the northwest the san salvador volcano and in the northeast to the north of soyapango muncipality the military however have taken the offensive in these three areas where the fmln groups have been chased fighting has taken place over the last few days with over 100 casualties inflicted upon the fmln in 3 days we believe however they have left within the capital great numbers of weapons some of which have been discovered some groups are in hiding using civilians and are carrying out terrorist activities they have burned buses gasoline stations and murdered dr francisco jose guerrero and on 7 december they fired three or four mortar rounds at random falling on private homes one of them fell on the house of the supreme court of justice president we believe these actions are just mere terrorism indiscriminately firing mortars on the capitals civilians we believe they have no further capacity except to carry out these terrorist acts to create confusion and anarchy among the civilian population thank god our population is very brave and heroic we have been noticing with pride how the population has been working normally in all of san salvador going to their jobs with businesses opening and trying to operate normally there are still some threats in the city of san miguel where a group of terrorists are concentrated to the northeast of the city here too the armed forces have begun an offensive and quickly end any imminent danger president cristiani said that the governments position at the 10 december presidential summit will be open to the possibility of restarting a dialogue with the insurgents on 20 december in caracas venezuela as long as the fmln no longer carries out armed actions in urban areas but they do not have to lay down their weapons and should continue actions only against military targets cristiani as you all have been able to see for yourselves the government has never been against continuing the dialogue process to find a political solution to the salvadoran conflict it has been the fmln that unilaterally broke this dialogue process by not turning up at caracas venezula as had been agreed in san jose costa rica we however are going to make a definite proposal in costa rica which in general terms is as follows the salvadoran government is willing to restart the dialogue process most convenient would be for this to take place in caracas with the following condition begining 15 december 3 days after the central american presidential meeting 3second break in reception the fmln should publicly declare and give proof of compliance that it will end all types of terrorist acts especially those that directly or indirectly affect civilians we want to clarify that we are not asking them to lay down their arms as was attempted many times if the fmln continues its irrational behavior the armed forces will continue fighting them terrorist actions against civilians must end the people do not deserve to continue being the most affected by the irrationality of all this fighting we think the least the fmln can do is to stop all actions that affect directly or indirectly the civilian population military targets are something else but if we analyze things up to this moment not a single military objective was the target since 11 november they have not even been able to take over a civil defense post all actions have been against civilians trying to intimidate them trying to create terror among the population the cessation of terrorist acts should be the fmlns proof of sincerity and will to really try and seek a solution by way of dialogue if the fmln today accepts ending all actions against the civilian population then we are willing on 20 december to go to caracas and to continue the dialogue process and talks on all the topics the fmln wishes to talk about thjis will be in order to ensure that by 15 february we have a solution to the conflict continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0958","doctext":"A brief update on the current military situation regrettably due to the ongoing irrationality of the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front we cannot dismiss the possibility of their continuing violent actions We are aware that terrorist groups remain around the capital particularly in the southern region the northwest near the San Salvador volcano and the northeast north of Soyapango municipality Nevertheless the military has taken the offensive in these three zones pursuing FMLN groups Over the past few days fighting has resulted in more than 100 casualties among the FMLN We also believe that within the capital they have left numerous weapons some of which have been uncovered Certain groups are hiding among civilians and conducting terrorist activities including burning buses and gasoline stations and murdering Dr Francisco Jose Guerrero On December 7 they randomly fired three or four mortar rounds one of which struck the house of the Supreme Court of Justice President These acts are sheer terrorism recklessly targeting civilians with mortar fire We think their only capacity now is to carry out such terrorist acts to create confusion and anarchy among the civilian population Fortunately our population has shown great bravery and heroism Despite threats the people of San Salvador have continued to work and operate businesses normally There are still threats in San Miguel where terrorists are concentrated northeast of the city but the armed forces have launched an offensive to neutralize any imminent danger President Cristiani mentioned that at the December 10 presidential summit the government would be open to resuming dialogue with the insurgents on December 20 in Caracas Venezuela provided the FMLN ceases armed actions in urban areas They are not required to lay down their arms and may continue actions against military targets only The government has always been open to dialogue for a political solution to the Salvadoran conflict whereas the FMLN unilaterally broke off the process by not showing up in Caracas as agreed in San Jose Costa Rica Nonetheless we will make a definitive proposal in Costa Rica which is as follows the Salvadoran government is ready to resume the dialogue process ideally in Caracas on the condition that starting December 15 three days after the Central American presidential meeting the FMLN publicly declares and proves it will end all terrorist acts especially those affecting civilians We are not asking them to disarm as attempted many times before If the FMLN persists in its irrational behavior the armed forces will continue to combat them Terrorist actions against civilians must cease the people do not deserve to suffer from this irrational fighting The least the FMLN can do is stop actions affecting civilians Military targets are different but since November 11 no military objectives have been targeted All actions have been against civilians aiming to intimidate and create terror The cessation of terrorist acts should be the FMLNs proof of sincerity and willingness to seek a solution through dialogue If the FMLN agrees to end all actions against civilians today we are prepared to go to Caracas on December 20 to continue the dialogue and address all issues the FMLN wishes to discuss aiming for a resolution by February 15","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0959","doctext":"msgr arturo rivera y damas archbishop of san salvador stated today that the united states says that it wants to help improve the administration of justice in el salvador however in the case of the investigation of the murder of the six jesuit priests it is obstructing justice archbishop rivera y damas said i do not know what the purpose of assuming this attitude is however when eyewitness lucia barrera de cerna first testified she clearly described the men as being dressed as soldiers and not as guerrillas i believe that it is easy to distinguish between one way of dressing and another it seems that the plan is to lead the investigation through other paths and that is why the us officials took the eyewitness to the united states where she was given an authentic brainwashing and threatened with deportation if she did not tell the truth according to the jesuits lawyer scott grathead mrs cerna was subjected to an aggressive and violent questioning session after this psychological torment she thought it over and retracted her statement fortunately once rid of the pressure from her protectors she has retaken the path of truth in his homily today the archbishop denounced the united states for treating the witness differently once she arrived in the united states instead of protecting her like the us embassy officials in san salvador had promised knowing that the humble working woman freely and sincerely had declared what she had seen and heard the night of the horrible massacre the jesuit priests were murdered on the morning of 16 november referring to the statement made by the nations attorney general who said that the church has refused to cooperate with the investigation of the murder of the jesuit priests a lawyerpriest had been appointed to cooperate with the investigation the archbishop said that this statement is not only false but also malicious in his homily today the prelate said that in the first place it the laymens ground and that is where they should prove their expertise and moral integrity they should imbue the exercise of their profession with evangelical values the archbishop said that in the second place it could be a trap he added that the church is not going to endorse with a clergymans presence something that is already beginning to be murky the church and other sectors linked to the investigation in an independent way have been distrustful ever since the attorney generals office showed its attitude toward lucia barrera de cernas testimony she was testifying at the spanish embassy before lawyers and ambassadors and as the curfew hour approached they took the witness to another embassy the next day two district attorneys came to harass the witness with questions the archbishop once again rejected the attorney generals accusation he reiterated the belief that the armed forces were guilty of the murders he said i am not making any accusations however the church is very annoyed and although i am not saying that we are the object of official persecution within the framework of this regime there is persecution in other sectors","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0959","doctext":"Archbishop Arturo Rivera y Damas of San Salvador remarked today that the United States claims to want to enhance the justice system in El Salvador but is actually impeding justice in the investigation of the six Jesuit priests murder Rivera y Damas expressed confusion over this stance noting that eyewitness Lucia Barrera de Cerna initially identified the perpetrators as soldiers not guerrillas an observation he deemed straightforward He suggested that the US is deliberately redirecting the investigation evidenced by their relocation of the eyewitness to the US where she faced intense interrogation and threats of deportation unless she altered her testimony Jesuits lawyer Scott Grathead reported that Cerna experienced aggressive and violent questioning leading her to retract her initial statement However she later reaffirmed her original account after escaping US pressure In his sermon the Archbishop criticized the US for mistreating Cerna upon her arrival contrary to earlier promises of protection from US embassy officials in San Salvador who knew she had truthfully reported the events of the massacre night The Jesuit priests were killed on November 16 Rivera y Damas also addressed the false and malicious accusation by the nations attorney general who claimed that the church was uncooperative in the investigation He clarified that a lawyerpriest had been designated to assist The Archbishop argued that the investigation should be rooted in lay expertise and moral integrity infused with evangelical values and warned against involving clergy in what he perceived as a potentially deceitful process Distrust among the church and independent investigative sectors grew following the attorney generals treatment of Barrera de Cernas testimony While testifying at the Spanish embassy before legal and diplomatic officials she was moved to another embassy to avoid the curfew The following day two district attorneys subjected her to further harassment The Archbishop again dismissed the attorney generals allegations and reaffirmed the suspicion that the armed forces were behind the murders He clarified that while the church is deeply troubled he stops short of claiming official persecution yet acknowledges persecution exists under the current regime","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0960","doctext":"a spokesman for the leftist democratic convergence cd said today that if the government and the guerrillas restart talks on 20 december the countrys political opposition wants to participate in the talks so that the people may also contribute to attaining peace a source from that political group which brings together two social democratic parties with one social christian party and is a member of socialist international told acanefe that these groups support all initiatives favoring peace the spokesman added that if a dialogue does take place we want the people represented by the political parties to take part in this process that el salvador needs more than ever today the spokesman said that salvadoran president alfredo cristianis proposal announced yesterday in which he expresses his willingness to restart the dialogue if the guerrillas stop their terrorist actions against the civilian population by 15 december is feasible as long as there is a sincere will cristianis proposal to the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln will be revealed to the central american presidents during their sixth summit in costa rica today the salvadoran president expects to receive his colleagues political support the cd believes that cristiani does not want to appear warmongering or defiant in costa rica and will bring to san jose a more marketable proposal that has positive and negative aspects the dialogue that he proposes is feasible and reasonable but the people must be involved in it the source pointed out he added that the negative aspect of the presidents proposal is that it fails to mention the violation of human rights the arrest and persecution of political leaders and the state of siege in force since 12 november the political situation in el salvador has worsened since 11 november when the guerrillas launched their largest offensive in 10 years of fighting cristiani believes that if the fmln suspends its hostilities against the civilian population the dialogue could be resumed on 20 december in caracas and there would be a solution to the armed conflict in this country on 20 february 1990 the guerrillas have not yet replied to the proposal of cristiani who gave assurances that the rebels are not being asked to lay down their arms in fact cristiani noted that he would maintain his willingness to take part in a dialogue even if the guerrillas attack positions that are strictly military our sole condition is that they suspend terrorist actions against the civilian population the war that began 10 years ago in el salvador has left more than 70000 dead","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0960","doctext":"Today a spokesperson for the leftist Democratic Convergence CD announced that if the government and guerrilla groups resume negotiations on December 20th the political opposition wishes to be involved in the discussions to allow public contribution towards achieving peace This political group which includes two social democratic parties and a social Christian party is part of the Socialist International and supports all peacepromoting initiatives a source told ACANEFE The spokesperson emphasized that if talks occur political parties should represent the people in this critical process for El Salvador The spokesperson acknowledged President Alfredo Cristianis recent proposal expressing readiness to resume dialogue if guerrilla forces cease their terrorist actions against civilians by December 15th as viable if there is sincere intent Cristianis offer to the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN is expected to be presented to Central American presidents at their summit in Costa Rica today seeking political backing from his counterparts The CD believes Cristiani aims to avoid appearing aggressive in Costa Rica and will present a more palatable proposal with both positive and negative elements They agree that while the proposed dialogue is reasonable it must include public participation However they criticize the proposal for not addressing human rights violations arrests political persecution and the state of siege since November 12th The political climate in El Salvador has deteriorated since November 11th when guerrillas launched their largest offensive in a decade Cristiani asserts that if the FMLN halts attacks on civilians talks could restart on December 20th in Caracas potentially leading to a resolution of the conflict by February 20 1990 The guerrillas have not yet responded to Cristianis proposal who clarified that they are not required to disarm Cristiani remains open to dialogue even if guerrillas attack purely military targets with the sole condition being the cessation of terrorist actions against civilians The ongoing war in El Salvador which began a decade ago has resulted in over 70000 deaths","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0961","doctext":"i came because i was told that our reporter friends were greatly interested in knowing what is happening i understand that attitude because i worked as a newsman for many years i also understand your need to transmit information to our central american people who are so interested in the success of this central american presidents summit and to the rest of the international public who are interested that progress is being made toward a final peace in central america yesterday evening the foreign ministers agreed not to speak to the press individually we appointed costa rican foreign minister rodrigo madrigal nieto as our spokesman he said what we had agreed to say at that time in fact there is not much more to report now foreign minister madrigal nieto told you yesterday that the foreign ministers had basically devoted their time to examining three topics we also had two more topics but in all there were three topics i think he mentioned the contras demobilization the internal situation in el salvador and a third topic but right now i do not dare to say what it was lest i make a mistake at this point an unidentified person interrupts saying onuca he mentioned onuca un observer group in central america that is correct in fact we discussed five topics but if he saidchanges thought onuca was one of them so we have demobilization the situation in el salvador and onuca the central american presidents devoted their time to these three topics this was not so easy some say the thing to do is to clearly and categorically condemn the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front forchanges thought and to describe it as a terrorist group others say let us condemn terrorism in general and also anyone who uses it some attach a great deal of importance to what international organizations specializing in defending and promoting respect for human rights say namely organizations like amnesty international americas watch the genevabased international league of jurists the oas interamerican committee on human rights the un human rights commission the uns task force on forced disappearances and the international relations catholic institute in london england all these organizations which undoubtedly from the nicaraguan standpoint deserve respect and credibility indicate matters are not simply black and white continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0961","doctext":"I came here because I learned that our journalist friends were highly curious about the current happenings I understand that sentiment having worked in journalism for many years myself I also recognize your need to relay information to our Central American audience who are keen on the success of this Central American presidents summit as well as to the global audience interested in the progress towards lasting peace in Central America Last evening the foreign ministers collectively decided not to give individual statements to the press We designated Costa Rican Foreign Minister Rodrigo Madrigal Nieto as our official spokesperson He conveyed what we had agreed upon at that time Essentially there is little new to report now Yesterday Foreign Minister Madrigal Nieto informed you that the foreign ministers primarily focused on three main topics We also had two additional topics but fundamentally there were three focal points I believe he mentioned the demobilization of the contras the internal situation in El Salvador and a third topic although I hesitate to specify it to avoid any error At this point an unidentified person interjects ONUSAL Yes he mentioned ONUSAL UN Observer Group in El Salvador That is accurate In reality we discussed five topics but if he statedchanges thought ONUSAL was indeed one of them So we have demobilization the situation in El Salvador and ONUSAL The Central American presidents concentrated on these three subjects This was quite challenging Some argue that we should unequivocally condemn the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front as a terrorist organization Others propose a general condemnation of terrorism and anyone who employs it Some place significant weight on the opinions of international organizations dedicated to defending and promoting human rights such as Amnesty International Americas Watch the Genevabased International League of Jurists the OAS InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights the UN Human Rights Commission the UNs Task Force on Forced Disappearances and the International Relations Catholic Institute in London England All these organizations which undoubtedly hold respect and credibility from the Nicaraguan perspective indicate that matters are not simply black and white","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0962","doctext":"salvadoran defense minister general rafael larios today rejected the christmas truce proposed by some countries at the presidential summit and demanded that the guerrillas end hostilities as a prior condition for the dialogue to be resumed the minister who always labeled the rebels terrorists said that this is not the time for truces because it has been demonstrated that they do not work costa rica proposed a christmas truce today between the salvadoran army and guerrillas to alleviate the existing tension in the area in the wake of the heightened fighting in el salvador which has left 2000 dead in the past month larios however agreed that the dialogue can begin without the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln turning over its weapons beforehand the guerrillas do not necessarily have to turn over their weapons for the dialogue to begin larios stated the salvadoran general denied that the fmln can establish itself in certain territories while the negotiations are held the fmln terrorists are not in any specific place larios stated and then noted that the guerrillas will receive guarantees for their safety if they end hostilities and begin negotiations to rejoin political life larios rejected the fmln charges against ranking military officers who it accused of masterminding the killing of the six jesuits five of whom were spaniards and two women","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0962","doctext":"Salvadoran Defense Minister General Rafael Larios today dismissed the idea of a Christmas truce proposed by some nations at the presidential summit insisting that guerrilla hostilities must cease before any dialogue can resume The minister who consistently referred to the rebels as terrorists argued that this is not the time for truces as history has shown they are ineffective Costa Rica suggested a Christmas truce today between the Salvadoran army and guerrillas to ease the current tensions following intensified clashes in El Salvador which have resulted in 2000 deaths over the past month Nonetheless Larios conceded that talks can begin without the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN surrendering their arms first The guerrillas do not necessarily have to disarm for negotiations to commence Larios affirmed The Salvadoran general refuted claims that the FMLN could establish a presence in specific territories during the talks The FMLN terrorists are not located in any particular area Larios remarked adding that the guerrillas would receive guarantees for their safety if they halt hostilities and commence negotiations to reintegrate into political life Larios also dismissed the FMLNs accusations against ranking military officers whom the group blamed for orchestrating the murders of six Jesuits five of whom were Spaniards along with two women","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0963","doctext":"the police reported today that marco tulio montenegro one of the three top leaders of the association of university students aeu has been found dead in guatemala city the authorities report that they do not know how montenegro died his body was found on saturday 9 december under a bridge in this capital but the fact was not reported until today montenegros relatives said that he had bruises on his face marks indicating blows on his left arm and abdomen and a stab wound the aeu leader had constantly been receiving anonymous death threats following the kidnapping and killing of several of his comrades over 3 months ago montenegro had returned a short time ago from panama where he took refuge because of the death threats","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0963","doctext":"The police announced today that Marco Tulio Montenegro one of the top three leaders of the Association of University Students AEU was found deceased in Guatemala City Authorities are uncertain about the cause of Montenegros death His body was discovered under a bridge in the capital on Saturday December 9 but this was only made public today Montenegros family reported he had bruises on his face signs of blows on his left arm and abdomen and a stab wound The AEU leader had been receiving anonymous death threats since the kidnapping and murder of several colleagues over three months ago Montenegro had recently returned from Panama where he had sought refuge due to these threats","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0964","doctext":"military authorities have reported that for the third day in a row strong battles are being waged in tonacatepeque approximately 14 km northeast of san salvador the rebels through their clandestine radio stations have confirmed these reports adding that the battles are being waged against salvadoran air force troops because this area is considered an air force security zone clashes were also reported in santiago and san juan nonualco la paz department 28 or 30 km southeast of san salvador meanwhile in san salvador large areas of the city were without electricity this morning because of the rationing imposed to repair the damage caused by this weekends sabotage actions yesterday afternoon the residents of san salvador especially in the western sector of the city were alarmed when they heard approximately 50 explosions military sources later explained that soldiers were shelling rebel positions in the san salvador volcano area","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0964","doctext":"Military officials have announced that intense battles have been ongoing for the third consecutive day in Tonacatepeque about 14 km northeast of San Salvador Rebel groups communicating through their secret radio channels have confirmed these skirmishes stating that they are fighting against Salvadoran air force units because this region is designated as an air force security zone Additionally clashes have been noted in Santiago and San Juan Nonualco in the La Paz department roughly 28 to 30 km southeast of San Salvador Meanwhile significant parts of San Salvador were without power this morning due to rationing implemented to fix the damage from recent sabotage attacks Yesterday afternoon residents particularly in the western part of the city were alarmed by around 50 explosions Military sources later clarified that troops were shelling rebel positions in the San Salvador volcano region","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0965","doctext":"the armed forces press committee coprefa has announced that the salvadoran guerrillas suffered 29 casualties including dead and wounded during clashes with the army over the past 24 hours in different parts of the country a military spokesman gave assurances that five farabundo marti national liberation front fmln rebels were killed on the night of 10 december along the northern periphery of the eastern city of san miguel 130 km from san salvador in clashes with 3d infantry brigade troops one fmln rebel was killed and another wounded during clashes on the night of 10 december with military troops on the outskirts of the soyapango neighborhood in the northern part of san salvador in other northern and northeastern parts of the salvadoran capital between 1830 and 2200 on 10 december strong mortar shots were heard at times up to four per minute while air force helicopters overflew the city the coprefa spokesman also announced that one guerrilla was killed and four wounded in a neighborhood in the northern part of usulutan 168 km east of san salvador during a clash with 2d infantry brigate troops another insurgent was killed in nuevo cuscatlan in the southern part of san salvador where fmln fighters clashed with troops from the paratrooper battalion the spokeksman added the official report did not indicate army casualties in the clashes reported over the past 24 hours from 2300 on 10 december until 0200 today the guerrillas also attacked civil defense military positions in tonacatepeque 16 km north of san salvador where they killed two civil defense members government sources in tonacatepeque said that the guerrillas sacked two pharmacies and several stores with regard to which coprefa said it had not been informed the armys war bulletin adds that 10 rebels were killed in neighborhoods located in the northern part of zacatecoluca in the central la paz department a zacatecoluca peasant who arrived in san salvador today said that the situation on 10 december was difficult there were shootouts during the day and night and that the air force attacked meanwhile clandestine radio venceremos the fmlns official voice reported that over the weekend the rebels killed 1 soldier and seriously wounded 11 among them a treasury police officer the soldier died in a clash in tejutepeque in the northern cabanas department the rebel station added without reporting the fmlns casualties the guerrillas claim moreover to have destroyed six primary power transmission towers between the cerron grande and 15 de septiembre power plants in the northern and eastern parts of san salvador spokesmen for the lempa river hydroelectric executive commission cel confirmed the destruction of the power lines to acanefe adding that throughout the country nine power system structures were damaged over the past few days the countrys power deficit is 35 percent","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0965","doctext":"The armed forces press committee COPREFA reported that Salvadoran guerrillas experienced 29 casualties including fatalities and injuries in recent confrontations with the army across various locations in the country over the past day A military spokesperson confirmed that five Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN rebels were killed on the night of December 10 near the northern outskirts of San Miguel 130 km from San Salvador during battles with the 3rd Infantry Brigade Additionally one FMLN guerrilla died and another was injured in clashes with military forces on the same night near Soyapango in northern San Salvador Between 1830 and 2200 on December 10 loud mortar fire was heard in other northern and northeastern areas of the Salvadoran capital sometimes up to four shots per minute while air force helicopters patrolled overhead The COPREFA spokesperson also stated that one guerrilla was killed and four were wounded in a northern Usulutan neighborhood 168 km east of San Salvador during a skirmish with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Another insurgent was killed in Nuevo Cuscatlan in southern San Salvador during a clash with paratrooper battalion troops Official reports did not mention any army casualties in the past 24 hours From 2300 on December 10 until 0200 the next day guerrillas attacked civil defense military positions in Tonacatepeque 16 km north of San Salvador killing two civil defense members Government sources in Tonacatepeque reported that the guerrillas looted two pharmacies and several stores which COPREFA had not been informed about The armys war bulletin noted that 10 rebels were killed in neighborhoods in northern Zacatecoluca in the central La Paz department A Zacatecoluca peasant arriving in San Salvador described December 10 as challenging with shootouts occurring throughout the day and night and air force attacks Meanwhile clandestine Radio Venceremos the FMLNs official channel reported that over the weekend rebels killed one soldier and seriously injured 11 others including a treasury police officer during a clash in Tejutepeque in northern Cabanas department The rebel station did not disclose FMLN casualties Additionally guerrillas claimed to have destroyed six primary power transmission towers between the Cerron Grande and 15 de Septiembre power plants in northern and eastern San Salvador Representatives from the Lempa River Hydroelectric Executive Commission CEL confirmed to ACANEFE the damage to the power lines noting that nine power system structures were harmed nationwide in recent days resulting in a 35 percent power deficit across the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0966","doctext":"the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln has seized the town of tonacatepeque destroyed the garrison sabotaged the mayors office and antel national administration for telecommunications installations and freed civilian prisoners of the paramilitary forces the prisoners were residents of tonacatepeque who had been taken prisoner by the troops they have now been released by the fmln the fmln forces seized 30 rifles and war supplies casualties inflicted on the paramilitary forces in tonacatepeque have been estimated at 10 dead and 15 wounded the fighting with the paramilitary forces in tonacatepeque began on 10 december at 2300 and the fmln took control of city at 0200 today monday during this action our forces attacked enemy positions which form part of the defense ring of the ilopango air base the fighting lasted 3 hours and our forces took complete control of the town at 0200 the air force provided support with ac47 planes huey 500 helicopter gunships and other aircraft which indiscriminately bombed and strafed the population the results are as follows 25 casualties and war material consisting of the following 30 rifles including m14 czechoslovakmade g3 garand and other types in all 30 rifles were seized in the city we also seized two batteries for military radios 11000 rounds for rifles we repeat 11000 rounds for rifles 5 claymore mines grenades for rifles 75 clips for rifles canteens and other military items like harnesses a large number of uniforms a substantial quantity of medicine boots knapsacks and other war supplies in altomar district in tonacatepeque at 0200 our forces finished seizing control of tonacatepeque which is barely 7 km from the runway of ilopango air force base the personnel at the enemy base had been persecuting the civilian population and had captured three residents who were released by our forces when they opened the doors to the jail where the prisoners wer being held after seizing control of the town our forces totally destroyed the garrison and local command post they also partially destroyed the mayors office and the antel installations this has been a report from tonacatepeque the strategic siege of san salvador has been expanded with this new action the seizure of tonacatepeque which is an important position in the defense ring of ilopango air force base located 7 km south of the city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0966","doctext":"The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN has captured the town of Tonacatepeque dismantling the garrison sabotaging the mayors office and ANTEL National Administration for Telecommunications installations and liberating civilians held by paramilitary forces These prisoners were residents of Tonacatepeque previously detained by troops now freed by the FMLN The FMLN also captured 30 rifles and various war supplies Estimated casualties among the paramilitary forces in Tonacatepeque include 10 dead and 15 wounded The conflict with paramilitary forces started on 10 December at 2300 with the FMLN gaining control of the city by 0200 today Monday During this operation our forces targeted enemy positions that are part of the defense perimeter of the Ilopango air base The battle lasted three hours and by 0200 our forces had completely taken over the town Air force support included AC47 planes Huey 500 helicopter gunships and other aircraft which bombed and strafed the area indiscriminately The results of this operation are 25 casualties and the capture of war material including 30 rifles models such as M14 Czechoslovakmade G3 Garand and others In total 30 rifles were seized from the city Additionally we confiscated two batteries for military radios 11000 rounds of rifle ammunition 5 claymore mines grenades for rifles 75 rifle clips canteens and other military gear such as harnesses numerous uniforms a significant amount of medicine boots knapsacks and other war supplies from the Altomar district in Tonacatepeque By 0200 our forces had completed the takeover of Tonacatepeque located just 7 km from the Ilopango air force base runway The personnel at the enemy base had been oppressing the civilian population and had detained three residents who were released when our forces breached the jail Following the towns capture our forces demolished the garrison and local command post and partially destroyed the mayors office and the ANTEL installations This report from Tonacatepeque highlights the expansion of the strategic siege of San Salvador with the capture of Tonacatepeque a critical position in the defense circle of the Ilopango air force base situated 7 km south of the city","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0967","doctext":"honduras radio america reported today that a sandinist helicopter has attacked and sunk a honduran fishing boat in the atlantic ocean so far 14 survivors have been rescued but the number of people killed and injured in the incident is still not known according to the radio station radio america cited as its source colonel rafael castro arista president jose azcona hoyos chief of security who is in san jose accompanying the president at the central american summit meeting","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0967","doctext":"Radio America in Honduras reported today that a Sandinista helicopter attacked and sank a Honduran fishing boat in the Atlantic Fourteen survivors have been rescued so far but the number of casualties remains unknown according to the station The source Colonel Rafael Castro Arista is President Jose Azcona Hoyos chief of security and is currently in San Jose with the president at the Central American summit","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0968","doctext":"nicaraguan information minister manuel espinoza today emphatically denied a honduran radio stations report that a honduran fishing boat was attacked by a sandinist army helicopter according to tegucigalpas radio america the alleged incident occurred on the atlantic off bluefields and reportedly left an undetermined number of dead and wounded espinoza said in costa rica where he is accompanying president daniel ortega to the central american summit that the report on the attack was released with the intention of interfering in the meeting of the regions presidents the truth is espinoza said that last week a honduran fishing boat was seized on the atlantic because it was fishing in nicaraguan waters and the crew subsequently mutinied and killed a sandinist soldier the minister said that no incident occurred today honduran authorities reported today that 36 people are missing and 14 survived the attack on the fishing boat they said the survivors have been rescued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0968","doctext":"Nicaraguan Information Minister Manuel Espinoza firmly rejected a report from a Honduran radio station that claimed a Sandinist army helicopter attacked a Honduran fishing boat Radio America in Tegucigalpa had reported that the alleged incident happened in the Atlantic Ocean near Bluefields resulting in an unspecified number of casualties Speaking from Costa Rica where he was with President Daniel Ortega for the Central American Summit Espinoza stated the report was intended to disrupt the regional presidents meeting He clarified that a Honduran fishing boat was seized last week for fishing in Nicaraguan waters and the crew later mutinied killing a Sandinist soldier Espinoza emphasized that no such incident occurred today Meanwhile Honduran authorities reported that 36 people are missing and 14 survived the fishing boat attack with the survivors having been rescued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0969","doctext":"the murder of three journalists in el salvador yesterday once again shows the repressive and criminal nature of the salvadoran army those actions against our press colleagues are only comparable with actions carried out by the armies in chile paraguay and other military dictatorships the somozist army committed similar crimes in nicaragua we just have to remember the cold way in which us journalist bill stewart was killed while covering the last phase of the insurrection in managuas western neighborhoods in el salvador foreign and national journalists are demanding a serious investigation from president duartes government to punish the military men responsible for the crime will the armys high command be willing to conduct the investigation we doubt it based on its lack of willingness to rectify things in the past regarding other cases such as the assassination of msgr romero and the murder of herbert anaya president of the human rights commission after all that is the way in which napoleon duartes christian democratic government restrains freedom of expression in his country more than 11 journalists have been killed by the salvadoran army since 1981 meanwhile in nicaragua journalists from independent media are concerned about 39 former somozist guards who are still in jail because of their criminal records to the point of launching journalistic campaigns demanding from the government the release of the harmless pigeons what will they say now about the salvadoran army which murdered their colleagues who were complying with their duty to inform the public will they defend them as they defended the somozist guards they probably will they will try to play down the action because they have lost their dignity good sense and professional pride a long time ago","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0969","doctext":"The killing of three journalists in El Salvador yesterday highlights the brutal and oppressive character of the Salvadoran army These acts against our press peers are reminiscent of those perpetrated by the armies in Chile Paraguay and other military dictatorships The Somoza regimes army committed similar atrocities in Nicaragua We need only recall the coldblooded murder of US journalist Bill Stewart during the last stages of the uprising in Managuas western districts In El Salvador both foreign and local journalists are calling for a thorough investigation by President Duartes administration to hold the military perpetrators accountable But will the armys top brass be inclined to investigate Given their past reluctance to address other cases such as the assassination of Archbishop Romero and the killing of Herbert Anaya head of the Human Rights Commission we are skeptical This is how Napoleon Duartes Christian Democratic government suppresses freedom of expression in the country Since 1981 more than 11 journalists have been killed by the Salvadoran army Meanwhile in Nicaragua journalists from independent outlets are worried about 39 former Somoza guards still imprisoned due to their criminal histories and they have even launched campaigns urging the government to release these harmless individuals What will they now say about the Salvadoran army which murdered their colleagues who were simply doing their job of informing the public Will they defend the Salvadoran army as they defended the Somoza guards They likely will attempting to downplay the killings because they have long since lost their dignity common sense and professional integrity","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0970","doctext":"i thank you all for your presence here this morning we received reports that the sandinist peoples army eps had bombed and sank several honduran boats we mean civilian fishing boats i will tell you what happened we have very few patrol boats on the atlantic coast and our boats there are in charge of protecting nicaraguas sovereignty and wealth for many years the nicaraguan air force and the sandinist navy have been conducting joint operations in other words this is not the first time we have conducted such operations furthermore we have taped most of those operations because they require thorough training and accuracy during those operations helicopters have deployed men who board most of the ships participating in the operations in other words helicopters follow the ships as they move along and then special sandinist navy forces board the ship from the air i will tell you what happened more or less on 7 december 1989 we conducted an operation basically because since november we have detected over 30 pirate ships in other words ships that have neither license nor permit to fish in nicaraguan territorial waters during an operation of the type i just described our forces boarded three boats at 1020 on 7 december the operation was carried out approximately 45 miles east of puerto cabezas in other words the three boats were boarded in this area here wheelock apparently shows location on a map the names of the boats are kerry mac ii davis jr miss patsy and another one called tie water number of boats as heard the boats were captured and taken to isla del maiz in each boat there were five nicaraguan soldiers one air force officer and one navy officer as the boats were taken to isla del maiz the members of the miss patsy crew who numbered approximately 60 mutinied against the sandinist officers on board the ships captain and a cook disarmed one of the soldiers and killed him as a result of the confrontation the cook was killed but the captain was unharmed after the mutiny was over and at approximately 07 miles from corn i mean isla del maiz the ships captain ran the miss patsy fishing boat aground on some reef near isla del maiz grande and we were forced to let us say save all the people on board and take them to corn island one of the miss patsy sailors jumped off the ship and we have been unable to find him of the two bodies that of the army officer and the cook we have only been able to recover the cooks body because the ship sank most of the other people were taken to hospitals in bluefields and others are being held by the sandinist navy that is more or less what happened when the miss patsy ran aground the crew members of the other ships came to help and during this time apparently the ship called davis jr managed to escape we have been unable to find it but we want to tell you that the following eps officers are on that boat air force first lieutenant victor rodriguez hernandez lt juan carlos galo tinoco navy sailor jose marcelino reyes and sailor jose rene rodriguez we do not know what happened to the davis jr but we believe it returned to honduras that is more or less what happened i am now ready to answer the questions that you may want to ask continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0970","doctext":"I appreciate everyone for being here today This morning reports came in about the Sandinist Peoples Army EPS bombing and sinking multiple Honduran civilian fishing boats Ill explain the situation Limited patrol boats are stationed on our Atlantic coast dedicated to safeguarding Nicaraguas sovereignty and resources For years the Nicaraguan Air Force and Sandinist Navy have conducted joint operations making this a routine procedure We have recorded many of these operations due to the need for precise training Typically helicopters deploy personnel who board participating ships with the helicopters trailing the ships and then special Sandinist Navy forces boarding from the air On December 7 1989 we performed such an operation after identifying over 30 pirate ships which lacked licenses to fish in Nicaraguan waters At 1020 AM on December 7 our forces boarded three ships roughly 45 miles east of Puerto Cabezas The ships named Kerry Mac II Davis Jr Miss Patsy and Tie Water were captured and taken to Isla del Maiz each carrying five Nicaraguan soldiers one air force officer and one navy officer During the journey the Miss Patsy crew about 60 in number mutinied resulting in the disarmament and death of one soldier by the ships captain and a cook The cook was killed in the confrontation but the captain survived Near Isla del Maiz Grande the Miss Patsy ran aground on a reef necessitating the rescue of all aboard who were then taken to Corn Island One sailor from Miss Patsy jumped overboard and remains unaccounted for We recovered only the cooks body as the ship sank and most survivors were transported to hospitals in Bluefields with others detained by the Sandinist Navy When Miss Patsy grounded the other ship crews tried to assist during which time Davis Jr escaped The ship believed to have returned to Honduras carried EPS officers including Air Force First Lieutenant Victor Rodriguez Hernandez Lieutenant Juan Carlos Galo Tinoco Navy Sailor Jose Marcelino Reyes and Sailor Jose Rene Rodriguez This concludes the sequence of events I am now available to answer any questions you might have","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0971","doctext":"the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln with regard to the results of the extraordinary meeting of central american presidents reports the following 1 the results of the presidents meeting has allowed us to measure the depth of the crisis in el salvador and the impact of the fmlns current military offensive inasmuch as the summits entire effort was aimed at saving the salvadoran government from an extreme political and military crisis and from international isolation in exchange for a new promise on the immediate demobilization of the nicaraguan contras 2 the fmln indignantly rejects the presidents declaration because contrary to the dynamics of the entire international community the clamor of democratic and social forces and the clamor of churches in the country this declaration unconditionally supports the leading violator of human rights in the region a government that has murdered and persecuted the clergy and bombed the civilian population this support encourages those who have unleashed that irrational violence and allows more murders in el salvador 3 the san jose agreement does not contribute toward a negotiated solution in el salvador the fmln cannot be disbanded as the result of agreements between governments because the fmln constitutes a genuinely popular power throughout the salvadoran territory a force that the huge usfinanced war machine has not been able to stop in 10 years 4 as has already been said in private the fmln agrees with un secretary general javier perez mediation to initiate serious negotiations with the participation of all of the countrys political and social forces 5 we are hereby calling for international solidarity so other countries can mobilize immediately to defend the salvadoran people who are in danger of suffering from an escalation in efforts to exterminate it because the fascist policy has been reinforced by the support that the central american presidents declaration offers to cristianis government el salvador 12 december 1989 fmln general command signed commanders joaquian villalobos francisco jovel eduardo sancho jorge shafik handal salvador sanchez ceren","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0971","doctext":"The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN in response to the outcomes of the Central American presidents extraordinary meeting shares the following 1 The meetings results have highlighted the severe crisis in El Salvador and the significant impact of the FMLNs ongoing military offensive The summits primary focus was on rescuing the Salvadoran government from a critical political and military predicament and avoiding international isolation in exchange for a new promise to immediately demobilize the Nicaraguan Contras 2 The FMLN fiercely rejects the presidents declaration as it contradicts the stance of the international community democratic and social forces and the churches within the country This declaration offers unconditional support to the primary human rights violator in the region a government known for murdering and persecuting clergy and bombing civilians Such support emboldens those responsible for the irrational violence potentially leading to more deaths in El Salvador 3 The San Jose Agreement does not aid in achieving a negotiated solution in El Salvador The FMLN cannot be dissolved due to intergovernmental agreements as it represents a genuine popular power throughout Salvadoran territory which the heavily USfunded war machine has failed to suppress over the past decade 4 As previously discussed in private the FMLN concurs with UN SecretaryGeneral Javier Pérezs mediation to commence serious negotiations involving all political and social forces in the country 5 We call for international solidarity to prompt immediate mobilization in defense of the Salvadoran people who face the threat of intensified extermination efforts due to the fascist policies bolstered by the support given to Cristianis government by the Central American presidents declaration El Salvador December 12 1989 FMLN General Command signed Commanders Joaquín Villalobos Francisco Jovel Eduardo Sancho Jorge Shafik Handal Salvador Sánchez Cerén","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0972","doctext":"in the case of el salvador this is not a matter of the irregular group being around san salvador in guasapa or in chalatenango wherever they may want to operate we believe that the demobilization process is applicable if the group ceases to be an irregular group something that no longer has any justification to become a political or a civic group in the framework of a legal process the message here is that the presidents no longer want or justify irregular groups in the region and irregular groups have no reason for continuing in the region this includes the nicaraguan resistance the fmln and other groups such as those that may exist in guatemala if guatemala were to ask that a problem in that sister country be considered we would have to consider it because it is the same situation support and verification by the united nations and the oas is requested through an organization known as ciav the first thing to do is to cease terrorist activities to initiate the dialogue process and then to be demobilized and to become a legal group that would function in the framework of salvadoran laws moderator maria dolores arguiaq from radio nacional spain arguiaq continuing with the nicaragua parallelism is there the possibility of having a ceasefire before or after the venezuela meeting as a first step toward other measures that could put an end to the war my other question is the united nations has been explicitly asked to prepare the reinitiation of the dialogue has there been any preparation has the church made any preparations in this regard cristiani well 1minute break in transmission that has nothing to do with that an end of hostilities is basically like saying do not carry out terrorist activities against the civilian population it is better to define meanings and not to use terms that create problems of semantics what is your second question arguiaq question indistinct cristiani logically somebody else has asked me also if we have had any contact with the fmln this agreement was signed at 0400 at 0700 we got on a plane and here we are now we have not had time to speak with mr perez de cuellar much less with the fmln but this information will be passed to the united nations because there is much to be asked of the united nations we have been confronted with the pleasant surprise that representatives of the un observer group in central america onuca are already in the country to be installed mr ortega who had gone there with the position that as long as the resistance is not demobilized he would not accept onuca had to abandon that position because it was irrational and onuca will be asked to go to nicaragua immediately the agreement will be reported to mr javier perez de cuellar he will also receive from el salvador a request that he work in favor of reinitiating the dialogue process the agreement has special contents it does not mention other countries by name because the central american presidents have tried to produce a document that is very respectful of countries from outside this area but it is undeniable that there are states that are negatively affecting the situation in central america the united nations and the un secretary general especially and personally are being asked to help make states that meddle in the region see that they must help the peace process promoted by the central american presidents obviously i do not have to mention the names of the countries to which i am referring it is necessary to understand that we are trying to find a real solution to see that all the factors that have been exerting influence whether negative or positive work in a positive way the united nations which comprises all these states is in a better position to carry out this work","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0972","doctext":"In El Salvador the issue isnt just about irregular groups being present in areas like San Salvador Guasapa or Chalatenangowherever they choose to operate We believe that the demobilization process should be applied if these groups stop being irregular as they no longer have any justification and transition into political or civic groups within a legal framework The message here is clear presidents in the region no longer want or justify the presence of irregular groups and there is no reason for such groups to continue existing This includes the Nicaraguan resistance the FMLN and other groups that might exist in Guatemala If Guatemala were to request consideration of an issue in their country we would have to address it as it is a similar situation Support and verification by the United Nations and the OAS are requested through an organization known as CIAV The first step is to cease terrorist activities begin the dialogue process and then demobilize to become a legal group functioning under Salvadoran law Maria Dolores Arguiaq from Radio Nacional Spain asked if there could be a ceasefire before or after the Venezuela meeting as a first step towards ending the war She also inquired whether the United Nations has prepared for the reinitiation of dialogue and if the church has made any preparations Cristiani responded that an end of hostilities means not carrying out terrorist activities against civilians and emphasized the importance of defining terms to avoid semantic issues When asked about contact with the FMLN Cristiani explained that after signing the agreement at 0400 they immediately traveled and hadnt had time to speak with Mr Perez de Cuellar or the FMLN However this information will be passed to the United Nations which has a lot to address Representatives of the UN Observer Group in Central America ONUCA are already in the country Mr Ortega who initially opposed ONUCAs presence until the resistance was demobilized had to abandon that position and ONUCA will be asked to go to Nicaragua immediately The agreement will be reported to Mr Javier Perez de Cuellar who will also be requested by El Salvador to work towards reinitiating the dialogue process The agreement has specific contents and does not mention other countries by name because the Central American presidents aimed to create a document respectful of external countries Nonetheless it is undeniable that some states negatively impact the Central American situation The United Nations and its SecretaryGeneral are being asked to help ensure that these states contribute positively to the peace process promoted by the Central American presidents It is essential to understand that we seek a real solution ensuring that all influencing factors whether negative or positive work positively The United Nations encompassing all these states is in the best position to undertake this task","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0973","doctext":"on returning today from the central american summit held in costa rica salvadoran president alfredo cristiani said that the terrorist actions of the guerrillas are no longer justified from any point of view pleased with the political support he obtained from his colleagues including nicaraguas daniel ortega cristiani said in a news conference that he will immediately resume the dialogue with the guerrillas as soon as the guerrillas cease hostilities and publicly give up committing violent actions against the civilian population the salvadoran president said that in the summit there was a substantial change in that the presidents called the guerrillas by their names cristiani feels that the terrorist actions of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln are not justified and that the guerrillas are part of an international movement that is only capable of generating terrorism if it were not for the foreign assistance the guerrillas could not survive he added before cristiani had finished his news conference the fmln angrily reacted when it learned of the achievements of the presidents in costa rica who asked for their demobilization the presidents also asked the fmln to publicly give up committing violent actions that directly or indirectly affect the civilian population and to rejoin the dialogue process that was suspended 2 months ago the guerrillas accuse the alfredo cristiani government of being the main violator of human rights and stated that the costa rica agreement actually encourages those who have unleashed this irrational violence and it allows for an even greater slaughter in el salvador police sources consulted by acan efe agreed that the united nations should now assume a greater responsibility and seek a solution to the salvadoran armed conflict that has left over 70000 dead in 10 years of war in this central american country","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0973","doctext":"Upon returning today from the Central American summit in Costa Rica Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani stated that the guerrillas terrorist actions are unjustifiable from any perspective Expressing satisfaction with the political backing he received from his peers including Nicaraguas Daniel Ortega Cristiani announced at a news conference his intention to immediately restart dialogue with the guerrillas provided they cease hostilities and publicly renounce violence against civilians Cristiani noted a significant shift during the summit as the presidents directly addressed the guerrillas He reiterated that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLNs terrorist actions lack justification and that the guerrillas are part of an international movement inciting terrorism He added that without foreign aid the guerrillas would not survive Before Cristiani concluded his news conference the FMLN reacted angrily to the summits achievements particularly the call for their demobilization The presidents also urged the FMLN to publicly renounce violent actions affecting civilians and to rejoin the dialogue that had been suspended for two months The guerrillas accused Cristianis government of being the main violator of human rights and argued that the Costa Rica agreement encourages those perpetuating irrational violence potentially leading to more bloodshed in El Salvador Police sources consulted by ACANEFE concurred that the United Nations should now take on a greater responsibility in seeking a resolution to the Salvadoran conflict which has claimed over 70000 lives during a decade of war in this Central American nation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0974","doctext":"he ortega was facing a fact he could no longer hide he is the one who is spreading armed revolutions in central america and trying to hamper democratic processes in the region once more he has been caught not honoring the commitments agreed on in tela but rather violating these commitments on this occasion he has been left with no possible defense therefore in our opinion he has no option other than to accept the reality of what is happening in central america or see himself totally isolated amid a peace plan that has international support this situation would cause him many problems and headaches in political and diplomatic matters he could do nothing but accept the reality he could no longer defend the position that the nicaraguan resistance was something special and the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front was something else and was justifiable it is now clear that he has run out of tricks and has had to accept what all the remaining four central american presidents are aware of and defended at the costa rican summit now if in their strategy they sold out the fmln as has been mentioned here they will have to give some explanations to their fmln friends that is a problem between him and the fmln what should be of interest to us is that the fmlns violent and terrorist actions are no longer justified from any point of view this has been clearly and strongly emphasized in the costa rican agreement in this regard i repeat that the salvadoran government is willing to resume the dialogue process from which the fmln unilaterally withdrew however at this time it is necessary for the fmln to openly promise and this is strongly demanded by the central american presidents including the nicaraguan president it will cease terrorist actions especially those affecting civilians obviously a total demobilization and return to the democratic process with the guarantees that must be given to the fmln members will be the result of the dialogue process this is how we understand and view this matter the demobilization of the nicaraguan resistance shall be the result of a convincing effort by the nicaraguan government which should provide the necessary guarantees in the same document the sandinist government has unilaterally vowed to ensure those guarantees it is also important to point out that the central american presidents asked the united nations to also join the ciav international commission of support and verification so the ciav begins and implements the process to demobilize the fmln this is basically the desire of the central american presidents if the fmln wants to gain political advantages it should pursue this within the democratic process because it can no longer be justified and has never been justified however today we strongly tell the fmln that no longer is there any room in central america and especially in el salvador for violent and terrorist actions continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0974","doctext":"Ortega can no longer deny that he is the one instigating armed revolutions in Central America and hindering democratic processes in the region Once again he has been found violating the commitments made in Tela without any valid justification this time In light of this he has no choice but to face the reality of the situation in Central America or find himself completely isolated amidst an internationally supported peace plan This would bring numerous political and diplomatic issues for him leaving him with no option but to accept the reality He can no longer maintain that the Nicaraguan resistance is unique and the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front is different and justifiable It is now evident that he has exhausted his strategies and must acknowledge what the other four Central American presidents advocated at the Costa Rican summit If their strategy included betraying the FMLN as suggested they will owe explanations to their FMLN allies The main concern here is that the FMLNs violent and terrorist activities are no longer justifiable from any perspective a fact underscored in the Costa Rican agreement The Salvadoran government is prepared to resume dialogue which the FMLN had unilaterally abandoned but the FMLN must now unequivocally commit to halting terrorist activities especially those targeting civilians as demanded by the Central American presidents including the Nicaraguan president Full demobilization and reintegration into the democratic process with necessary guarantees for FMLN members should be the outcome of this dialogue The demobilization of the Nicaraguan resistance will depend on the Nicaraguan governments credible efforts to provide the required assurances The Sandinista government has also unilaterally pledged to ensure these guarantees Additionally the Central American presidents have requested the United Nations to join the CIAV International Commission of Support and Verification to initiate and oversee the FMLNs demobilization process This reflects the consensus among the Central American leaders If the FMLN seeks political benefits it must do so within the democratic process as its violent and terrorist actions are no longer and have never been justifiable We firmly declare to the FMLN that there is no longer any space for violent and terrorist activities in Central America particularly in El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0975","doctext":"well as i said before we believe that the demobilization process being discussed for any rebel organization should be a complete process with their participation in a democratic process it is a process that is adapted to fit the circumstances an international organization is in charge of verifying this process we believe the organization has the necessary authority to do it and it should not be a matter of looking for other options because they do not exist we have no other options besides the ones that have already been designed for both the nicaraguan resistance and for the fmln specifically in general terms these options could be applied to any rebel group in the region moderator luis fuentes from prensa grafica pause carlos ernesto rugama from radio cadena ysu rugama words indistinct diplomatic and trade relations with nicaragua how can the reestablishment of the relations be achieved cristiani point 12 of this declaration makes a fraternal call to el salvador and nicaragua to seek the normalization of the diplomatic and consular relations through dialogue and negotiations we made the decision to temporarily suspend the relations with nicaragua because of the flagrant violation of the esquipulas agreements they were directly supporting the fmlns terrorist aggression in costa rica we gave them a document that clearly defines el salvadors position regarding possible negotiations which could normally reestablish the diplomatic and consular relations this document was not discussed by the five presidents because it only concerned two of us however the document was given to the nicaraguan delegation and we will wait for the results we believe that in general terms it could stop nicaraguas interference and its support for the fmln moderator maria cortina from notimex cortina words indistinct to immediately initiate the dialogue process in addition they have to publicly stop conducting actions against the civilian population that was part of the proposal you made here on saturday however i am not yet clear on something to initiate the dialogue process does the fmln have to declare a ceasefire or would a public declaration be enough cristiani well we maintain the position we stated on 10 december we believe that point 3 of this declaration upholds what we have been doing all along regarding the search for a peaceful solution in the salvadoran conflict the central american presidents want the fmln to publicly state that they will immediately suspend all the violent actions that are directly or indirectly affecting the civilian population we believe that it is not enough to make a public statement they must keep their word we believe that there should at least be a 5day period between the public statement and the beginning of a dialogue we maintain the position that is the central american presidents and myself that no hostile actions by the fmln are justifiable we believe that the fmln should stop carrying out all hostile actions in the country this indicates two things which must be understood first the fmln are the only ones conducting hostile actions the government and the democratic institutions that belong to it do not generate hostilities they simply respond to the actions of armed groups that are interested in making trouble and overthrowing a legitimate government the government has the constitutional right to a legitimate defense and to the preservation of national security in favor of the salvadoran people as the constitution states secondly the fmln has lost all maneuvering options the central american presidents said it clearly when they stated that the fmln had no justification for their violent actions in el salvador that is why we are once again asking for an immediate and effective ceasefire these were the same words used at the summit held in tela honduras however i repeat we will maintain the position we had before even though we totally agree with this document continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0975","doctext":"As I previously mentioned we believe the demobilization process for any rebel group needs to be thorough and involve their participation in a democratic process This process is tailored to specific circumstances and overseen by an international organization with the necessary authority No alternative options exist other than those already established for both the Nicaraguan resistance and the FMLN which can generally be applied to any rebel group in the region Moving on Luis Fuentes from Prensa Grafica and Carlos Ernesto Rugama from Radio Cadena YSU inquired about diplomatic and trade relations with Nicaragua To restore these relations point 12 of the declaration calls for El Salvador and Nicaragua to normalize diplomatic and consular relations through dialogue and negotiations We temporarily suspended relations with Nicaragua due to their blatant violation of the Esquipulas agreements as they were supporting the FMLNs terrorist activities In Costa Rica we presented a document outlining El Salvadors stance on potential negotiations to restore these relations which was handed to the Nicaraguan delegation We believe this could curb Nicaraguas interference and support for the FMLN Maria Cortina from Notimex asked about initiating dialogue and whether the FMLN must declare a ceasefire or if a public declaration suffices We stand by our December 10th position believing point 3 of the declaration supports our ongoing efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Salvadoran conflict The Central American presidents want the FMLN to publicly commit to halting all violent actions affecting civilians A mere public statement is insufficient they must follow through We propose at least a 5day gap between the statement and the start of dialogue We the Central American presidents and I hold that no hostile actions by the FMLN are justified The FMLN must cease all hostile activities highlighting two critical points first the FMLN is solely responsible for hostile actions the government and its democratic institutions merely respond to armed groups causing unrest and aiming to overthrow the legitimate government The government has a constitutional right to defend itself and ensure national security for the Salvadoran people Secondly the FMLN has run out of maneuvering options as the Central American presidents clearly stated Hence we reiterate our call for an immediate and effective ceasefire echoing the sentiments from the Tela Honduras summit However we will maintain our previous position despite agreeing with this document","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0976","doctext":"a colombian official from the interamerican development bank idb and a prosecutor from the medellin higher court were assassinated in the last few hours near this northwestern city the second largest in colombia police spokesmen have reported edgar henao 55 civil engineer economist and top executive from the international credit organization was shot several times by some unidentified people at his farm called el limon venecia municipality 61 km southwest of medellin henao who has been working for the idb for 13 years had arrived in colombia on 7 december and was preparing to leave for jamaica the sources added moreover 4th prosecutor gabriel jaime velez was attacked in envigado 10 km from medellin by an individual who fired 13 shots killing him instantly as he was walking home velez 38 who was handling several kidnapping and drug trafficking cases had being threatened but he had no bodyguards relatives of the victim said during the last 6 months five judges and magistrates have been killed by hired assassins in medellin also today in buenaventura the major colombian port on the pacific coast judge sofia de roldan was shot to death by hired assassins she was preparing for a new job in cali in western colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0976","doctext":"A Colombian official from the InterAmerican Development Bank IDB and a prosecutor from the Medellin Higher Court were murdered recently near Colombias secondlargest city police stated Edgar Henao a 55yearold civil engineer economist and senior executive of the international credit organization was fatally shot by unidentified people at his farm El Limon in Venecia municipality 61 km southwest of Medellin Henao an IDB employee for 13 years had returned to Colombia on 7 December and was planning to travel to Jamaica sources mentioned Additionally 4th Prosecutor Gabriel Jaime Velez was attacked in Envigado 10 km from Medellin by an individual who fired 13 shots killing him on the spot as he walked home Velez 38 who was dealing with several kidnapping and drug trafficking cases had received threats but was without bodyguards his family said Over the past six months five judges and magistrates have been assassinated by hired killers in Medellin Also today in Buenaventura Colombias major Pacific port Judge Sofia de Roldan was shot dead by hired assassins She was preparing to start a new job in Cali in western Colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0977","doctext":"nicaraguan president daniel ortega has reported that the salvadoran army is bombing the area surrounding a volcano near the salvadoran capital tonight threatening the lives and security of salvadorans in a radio and television address to nicaraguans to explain the scope of the agreements signed on 12 december in costa rica where the sixth central american summit was held ortega pointed out that these bombings are against the agreements which were recently signed the bombs the salvadoran army is launching do not help at all in complying with the agreements we signed on 12 december in costa rica president ortega who spoke calmly warned ortega appealed to the salvadoran government to cease the bombings the nicaraguan president insisted on the great responsibility of the us government in the fulfillment of the agreements particularly with regard to the points that deal with the demobilization of the contras stationed in honduras ortega recalled that the united states finances the contras and therefore washington has in its hands the possibility of giving some tranquility to the nicaraguan people this is now a demand of the central american peoples which was ratified at the costa rica meeting ortega added ortega recalled that the deadline to demobilize the rebels ended on 5 december and that the us governments attitude was to oppose the disbanding of the contras ortega stated thus i believe it is necessary that the us government respect the agreements and stop disrespecting the resolve of the central american presidents and peoples who want peace ortega trusts that with the un support the international community will make efforts to promote the demobilization of approximately 12000 contras stationed in honduras as well as the dialogue between the salvadoran government and the guerrilla movement to seek a solution to an over 10yearlong war ortega admitted that he gets worried every time he attends a summit because these meetings are held under us pressure but finally we reached agreements that strengthen the peace process according to ortega the peace plans signed by the area presidents have had a good effect in nicaragua but he warned that he could not say the same for el salvador with which we cannot be pleased yet","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0977","doctext":"Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has announced that the Salvadoran army is carrying out bombings near a volcano close to the Salvadoran capital tonight endangering the safety and lives of Salvadorans In a broadcast to Nicaraguans Ortega explained the details of the agreements signed on December 12 in Costa Rica during the sixth Central American summit He highlighted that these bombings violate the recently signed agreements The bombs being launched by the Salvadoran army hinder compliance with the agreements we signed on December 12 in Costa Rica Ortega cautioned in a composed manner He urged the Salvadoran government to halt the bombings Ortega emphasized the great responsibility of the US government in ensuring the agreements are upheld especially regarding the demobilization of the contras in Honduras He reminded that the US finances the contras thus holding the power to provide some peace to the Nicaraguan people This is now a demand of the Central American peoples reaffirmed at the Costa Rica meeting Ortega added He noted that the deadline to demobilize the rebels passed on December 5 and criticized the US governments opposition to disbanding the contras Ortega stressed the necessity for the US government to respect the agreements and cease undermining the resolve of the Central American presidents and peoples who seek peace He expressed hope that with UN support the international community would work towards promoting the demobilization of the roughly 12000 contras in Honduras and facilitate dialogue between the Salvadoran government and the guerrilla movement to resolve the decadelong conflict Ortega confessed his anxiety before attending summits due to US pressure but acknowledged that the meetings ultimately resulted in agreements that bolster the peace process He stated that the peace plans signed by regional presidents have positively impacted Nicaragua though he expressed dissatisfaction with the situation in El Salvador where peace has yet to be achieved","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0978","doctext":"and again because the central american presidents did not want to state these countries by name i will refrain myself from doing it at this time but they are very obvious who and what they word indistinct but i think obviously it would be much easier if the fmln would act rationally and accept that they have no longer any recognition for what they do and that they have been condemned and not only as an irregular force or group they have now been condemned as being a terrorist group which is the second aspect of the third point in the agreement therefore maybe they should start thinking about something else maybe the virgin of guadalupe whose anniversary we celebrate today and who is the guardian of all the american countries will shine some light on these irrational people they might see this as a very clear sign that they can no longer justify or lie or try to convince people that what they do is good reporter question indistinct cristiani in english that is not what the central american presidents are looking for they are looking for a political solution to the problem and all their efforts are directed in that way moderator ana aranda from the miami herald aranda in english words indistinct if the government at any point confronted nicaragua or words indistinct whether the government as such was truly involved in sending weapons to the fmln cristiani in english well he was watching some of the videotapes that i took we were watching them with the other central american presidents after a few minutes he said he had some telephone calls to make and he got up and left obviously he could not justify what he was seeing and what the other presidents were witnessing there on the tv screen there was some confrontation with ortega obviously but i will you know will say that i did not mind where the warehouse was or where they come from it is simply the fact that they were at some point in time in nicaragua and nicaragua was sending them over to el salvador whether they came from the soviet union or whether they bought them from somewhere else or wherever they came from it really makes no difference within the central american peace plan the problem is that they are coming through nicaragua with the knowledge of the nicaraguan government and that is a violation of the agreement reporter question indistinct cristiani in english what could he say no he came out trying to produce some sort of dust over the issue like we call it here through his minister of foreign relations he was accusing costa rica of sending aid to the nicaraguan resistance and maybe he thought to divert the attention from the salvadoran case by trying to say that costa rica was sending weapons to the nicaraguan resistance then obviously he accused everybody of sending weapons to nicaragua the point is first of all he did not convince any of the other four presidents that is for sure and there were no arguments he made in front of the press or at any point in time where they denied that they have been helping the fmln i mean it is very clear and obvious that they have helped the fmln not since november 11 all the weapons that were already here by november 11 also came through nicaragua moderator ricardo clemens from visnews clemens in spanish words indistinct case of jennifer casolo there was a series of legislative issues that are not very clear and there is some kind of impasse regarding her trial will the executive branch help to accelerate the trial or will it issue some kind of pardon or something like that cristiani in english no the executive branch cannot interfere with the judicial process of any person in the country it would have to be the supreme court or the judiciary that deals with the problem they have to decide what the law is and what the application of the law should be our position is that the law should be applied impartially and everything that the judge or anybody else does in the state should be done within the legal framework but we have no possibility of intervening in the judiciary process there is a separation of powers between the executive branch and the judicial branch moderator in spanish thank you mr president thank you gentlemen thank you all","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0978","doctext":"Due to the Central American presidents decision not to identify specific countries I will also avoid mentioning them now but they are quite evident The FMLN should recognize that they have lost all legitimacy and are now condemned not just as an irregular force but as a terrorist group which is reflected in the agreements third point They should reconsider their actions Maybe the Virgin of Guadalupe whose day we celebrate today might enlighten these irrational individuals showing them that their justifications and deceptions are no longer acceptable Central American presidents seek a political solution and all their efforts are aimed towards that goal Ana Aranda from the Miami Herald asked if the government had ever confronted Nicaragua about supplying weapons to the FMLN Cristiani referring to a videotape viewed by the Central American presidents noted that the Nicaraguan governments knowledge and involvement were evident violating the peace agreement He mentioned that despite Ortegas attempts to deflect blame onto Costa Rica it was clear to all presidents that Nicaragua was aiding the FMLN Ricardo Clemens from Visnews inquired about Jennifer Casolos trial Cristiani clarified that the executive branch cannot interfere with judicial processes emphasizing the need for impartial law application and the separation of powers between the executive and judicial branches The moderator concluded by thanking everyone present","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0979","doctext":"the salvadoran armed forces today denied charges by nicaraguan president daniel ortega that the air force last night bombed areas near san salvador volcano endangering the lives and security of civiians a spokesman for the armed forces press committee said it is false we are not bombing he explained that some explosions heard last night on the slopes of the volcano were flares fired to point out to army units on land areas where guerilla columns were moving he said the flares were launched from helicopters and at no time did we bomb populated areas according to the nicaraguan president the salvadoran air force bombings contradict the agreements we signed yesterday 12 december in costa rica in which the central american presidents asked the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front to end hostilities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0979","doctext":"The Salvadoran armed forces refuted allegations made by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega who claimed that the air force bombed areas near the San Salvador volcano last night endangering civilian lives and safety A representative from the armed forces press committee stated This is not true We are not conducting bombings He clarified that some explosions heard on the volcanos slopes were flares used to indicate locations of guerrilla movements to ground army units He assured The flares were deployed from helicopters and at no point did we bomb civilian areas Ortega asserted that the Salvadoran air forces bombings contradict the agreements we signed yesterday December 12 in Costa Rica where Central American presidents called upon the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front to cease hostilities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0980","doctext":"british engineer john marck jones name as received kidnapped by the marxistleninist national liberation army eln resides in colombia and both his wife and two children are colombians it was oficially reported today jones 45 who was reported missing in arauca department in colombias northeast early on 11 december is the owner of alta tension de colombia a power company jones relatives told the local press that despite the initial reports the british engineer does not work for a multinational corporation it is believed that the eln mistook him for the employee of some foreign company and that they might be planning to demand a ransom jones was taken in a mountainous area of the catatumbo oil basin near the border with venezuela while driving with two fellow workers who were not detained these men told the colombian police that the kidnappers identified themselves as eln members and that they took the engineer when they confirmed he was a foreigner jones power company builds power substations in oil camps in the area where he was kidnapped a police source told efe that a specialized agency which is investigating the kidnapping is trying to determine the engineers whereabouts the eln has a long history of kidnappings and extortion against oil groups board of directors members and engineers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0980","doctext":"British engineer John Marck Jones kidnapped by the MarxistLeninist National Liberation Army ELN resides in Colombia along with his Colombian wife and two children as reported today Jones 45 who went missing in the Arauca department in Colombias northeast on December 11 owns Alta Tension de Colombia a power company Despite initial reports his relatives informed the local press that Jones does not work for a multinational corporation It is suspected that the ELN mistook him for an employee of a foreign company and may plan to demand a ransom Jones was abducted in a mountainous area of the Catatumbo oil basin near the Venezuelan border while driving with two colleagues who were not taken These colleagues reported to the Colombian police that the kidnappers identified themselves as ELN members and took Jones after confirming he was a foreigner Jones power company constructs power substations in oil fields in the area where he was kidnapped A police source told EFE that a specialized agency is investigating the kidnapping and trying to locate the engineer The ELN has a long history of kidnappings and extortion targeting oil groups board members and engineers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0981","doctext":"i was in san jose costa rica at a meeting of central american presidents this meeting was of urgent nature to discuss issues such as el salvador nicaragua the contras demobilization and human rights at this meeting we held indepth discussions of problems that are being experienced in the central american countries especially the situation being experienced in neighboring el salvador which is facing an internal conflict more than a decade of continued war and internal conflict el salvador has been subjected to a very strong confrontation which lately has worsened as you all know the civilian population the clergy nuns and union and labor leaders have been victims of this tragic situation at this meeting nicaragua stated its position that the situation in el salvador must be resolved through negotiation and not by way of violence this position fully coincides with the position the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front has defended on various occasions the fmln has made peace proposals and it has called for negotiated solutions to the salvadoran conflict and for real negotiations following a lengthy and intense discussion of the salvadoran issue we came to an agreement not only with regard to general please and statements concerning the situation in the neighboring central american country but on very specific issues that could lead to solution of the salvadoran conflict thus in point three the five presidents decided to request that the un secretary general make a very special personal effort to bring about a dialogue between the salvadoran government and the fmln thereby contributing toward the talks successful development nicaragua has thus supported the negotiated solution the fmln has vigorously and consistently called for and with which the government headed by president cristiani also claims to agree such negotiation would lead to a dialogue process that would resulte in solving the salvadoran conflict likewise we underscored human rights in central america because these rights are systematically violated in certain countries this has been clearly stated at international organizations i am especially worried about the human rights situation in el salvador where six jesuit priests were recently murdered and where the army has been accused of exerting indiscriminate repression against the people through aerial as well as artillery and infantry attacks this human rights issue is worrisome to the central american people the international community and especially to nicaragua we also reached an agreement by which the central american presidents insisted on the need for respect of human rights in accordance with the esquipulas ii agreements the central american presidents ratified their pledges to fully respect human rights including the civilian political economic social and cultural rights established in their respective constitutions and in signed and ratified international agreements nicaraguas position has not wavered it has maintained its positions that the central american countries are willing to have recognized international human rights organizations words indistinct in our respective countries and help defend human rights in central america there are forces central american armies especially among them the salvadoran army which has organized death squads that systematically murder salvadoran people whose governments and presidents are faced with certain limitations in overcoming the problem of human rights violations this i believe is where the greatest strength must be exerted and the greatest effort made to disband the death squads so that human rights can be respected a peaceful solution can be found for all the conflicts in these countries and a worsening of violence can be avoided especially since this violence is on the increase because of the injustice that prevails in these countries due to a lack of equity freedom and justice which is at the root of the problem continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0981","doctext":"I was in San Jose Costa Rica attending a crucial meeting of Central American presidents to address urgent issues like El Salvador Nicaragua the demobilization of the Contras and human rights concerns During this meeting we had thorough discussions about the challenges faced by Central American countries particularly the ongoing internal conflict in El Salvador which has endured over a decade of war This conflict has recently escalated severely affecting civilians clergy nuns and labor leaders Nicaragua emphasized that the situation in El Salvador should be resolved through negotiation rather than violence aligning with the stance of the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front which has repeatedly proposed peace and called for genuine negotiations After extensive deliberations on the Salvadoran issue we reached an agreement on specific measures to address the conflict The five presidents decided to ask the UN SecretaryGeneral to facilitate a dialogue between the Salvadoran government and the FMLN supporting the negotiated resolution advocated by both the FMLN and President Cristianis government Additionally we highlighted the issue of human rights violations in Central America which have been systematically perpetrated in some countries as reported by international organizations I am particularly concerned about the human rights situation in El Salvador where six Jesuit priests were recently killed and the army has been accused of indiscriminate repression through aerial artillery and infantry attacks This human rights issue is alarming to Central Americans the global community and especially Nicaragua The Central American presidents agreed on the importance of respecting human rights reaffirming their commitments under the Esquipulas II agreements to uphold civil political economic social and cultural rights as outlined in their constitutions and international treaties Nicaragua remains steadfast in its position that Central American countries should allow recognized international human rights organizations to operate within their borders to help defend human rights However there are forces particularly Central American armies like the Salvadoran army that have organized death squads systematically targeting Salvadoran citizens The governments and presidents face significant challenges in addressing human rights violations and it is crucial to exert efforts to dismantle these death squads to ensure human rights are respected achieve peaceful resolutions to conflicts and prevent escalating violence rooted in injustice lack of equity and freedom","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0982","doctext":"president vinicio cerezo has referred to the possibility of a dialogue between government representatives and members of the guatemalan national revolutionary unity urng clearly stating that the possibility of a dialogue with that organization has been discussed he added that the urng must first state that it is willing to peacefully participate in the dialogue the guatemalan president added that the rebels must understand tha they cannot talk about dialogue when perpetrating acts of treason against the central american people meaning placing bombs and perpetrating acts of terrorism the urng must decide to suspend its terrorist actions if it wants to hold a dialogue he said cerezo added that there is a political opportunity for all the ideologies in guatemala cerezo arevalo added that if the urng members wish to hold a dialogue they may do so in fact he said if they want to return to the country we can discuss the security conditions but they must publicly state their decision to return in peace otherwise the president added it would be tantamount to giving the other rightwing terrorists who attack students engage in kidnapping and place bombs the right to participate in an internal dialogue the urng must decide if it wants to join us they must do it peacefully because that is the proper thing the people are fed up with violence and war he said president vinicio cerezo referred to the central american parliaments future during the news conference held at the guatemalan air forces installations upon his return to the country from costa rica he said that the san isidro declaration signed by the five central american presidents included two impressive decisions he said that they signed an agreement on the central american parliament each country may decide on its contribution as it sees fit a subject which had delayed the signature of the appropriate documents in addition the ecology and development commission will begin to operate because they believe that its efforts will help consolidate peace and democracy in the area","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0982","doctext":"President Vinicio Cerezo mentioned the potential for a discussion between government officials and members of the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity URNG emphasizing that such a dialogue has been considered He stressed that the URNG must express a willingness to engage in peaceful talks Additionally Cerezo highlighted that the rebels cannot talk about dialogue while committing acts of treason such as planting bombs and engaging in terrorism For any dialogue to occur the URNG must cease their terrorist activities Cerezo also noted that there is a political space for all ideologies in Guatemala and that URNG members can initiate a dialogue if they choose to He mentioned that if the rebels decide to return to the country they can discuss security conditions but they need to publicly commit to peace Otherwise allowing them to participate in an internal dialogue would be equivalent to granting the same rights to rightwing terrorists who attack students kidnap and plant bombs The URNG must choose to join the dialogue peacefully as the people are tired of violence and war During a news conference at the Guatemalan Air Force base upon his return from Costa Rica President Cerezo also spoke about the future of the Central American Parliament He noted that the San Isidro Declaration signed by the five Central American presidents included two significant decisions They agreed on the establishment of the Central American Parliament allowing each country to decide its contribution individually which had previously delayed the signing of relevant documents Moreover the Ecology and Development Commission will start operating as it is believed that its efforts will support the consolidation of peace and democracy in the region","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0983","doctext":"montenegro we would like to know if the the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln will continue with the current military offensive that began on 11 november since the agreement among the central american presidents was signed montenegro the truth is that the reasons why the fmln began its offensive on 11 november 1989 have not changed at all thus the fmln cannot stop its offensive on the contrary what happened in el salvador is that the fmln offensive strategically turned the war that turn included a number of military political and diplomatic implications thus the truth is that the agreement signed in san isidro de coronado did not propose realistic negotiations for the conflict yesterday 12 december the fmln issued a communique which vehemently expressed its absolute rejection of the agreement signed at the presidential summit at present the fmln believes that despite what the other four central american presidents say it is clearer than ever that the salvadoran government is a fascist military dictatorship the salvadoran government violates peoples human rights and that fact has been clearly proved to the entire international community therefore any attempt to help the salvadoran government or any kind of support given to it nothing but a piece of paper that does not have too much validity to the fmln bernard in other words comrade the fmln will maintain the same level of confrontation with the dictatorship montenegro i believe the fmlns armed struggle is now more legitimate than ever the summit confirmed the legitimacy of the fmlns struggle because the agreement resulting from that summit is neither feasible nor real the fmln will therefore continue its political military offensive the fmln will increase its actions the fmln is reorganizing readecuar its political military apparatus in the next few days we will clearly show what the fmln can do the fmln will not surrender its weapons especially now the fmln has no obligation to abide by an agreement that does not reflect the salvadoran reality at all if the central american presidents chose to close their eyes to what is going on that is really their problem bernard two days after the end of the central american summit what is the current military situation in el salvador montenegro as i told you earlier in answering the first question the first thing is that the fmln definately changed the war this means that the fmln made the salvadoran armed forces retreat from the mountains to the heart of the cities including the capital city of san salvador at present we have almost absolute control over the highways in 14 i mean 12 salvadoran departments there have been actions in ahuachapan and sonsonate two departments that had been almost untouched by the war there is a strategic siege in san salvador the army has 65 percent of its forces stationed in san salvador the army has abandoned large areas as for sabotage operations at present there are 10 110000volt primary lines that are out of service that represents a 40percent energy deficit in the country there have been long periods of 100percent power outages in san salvador it is very unlikely that the government can control that situation we do not know how long they will endure it but in any case a strong blow by the fmln forces is expected to occur somewhere in el salvador at any time continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0983","doctext":"Montenegro could you clarify if the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN will persist with the military offensive initiated on 11 November following the agreement signed by the Central American presidents Montenegro The reality is that the reasons behind the FMLNs offensive on 11 November 1989 remain unchanged Therefore the FMLN cannot halt its offensive In fact the FMLNs actions significantly altered the course of the war in El Salvador bringing various military political and diplomatic consequences The agreement signed in San Isidro de Coronado failed to propose realistic negotiations for the conflict Yesterday on 12 December the FMLN released a communique vehemently rejecting the agreement made at the presidential summit Currently the FMLN holds that despite the statements of the other four Central American presidents it is more evident than ever that the Salvadoran government operates as a fascist military dictatorship that violates human rights a fact clearly demonstrated to the international community Hence any assistance or support extended to the Salvadoran government is meaningless to the FMLN Bernard So comrade does this mean the FMLN will sustain its level of confrontation with the dictatorship Montenegro I believe the FMLNs armed struggle is more justified now than ever The summit only confirmed the legitimacy of the FMLNs struggle as the resulting agreement is neither practical nor genuine Thus the FMLN will persist with its politicalmilitary offensive escalate its actions and reorganize its politicalmilitary structure In the coming days the FMLN will clearly demonstrate its capabilities The FMLN will not lay down its arms especially under the current circumstances as it is not bound by an agreement that fails to reflect the Salvadoran reality If the Central American presidents choose to ignore the situation that is their issue Bernard Two days post the Central American summit what is the current military scenario in El Salvador Montenegro As I mentioned earlier the FMLN has fundamentally changed the war dynamics The Salvadoran armed forces have been compelled to retreat from the mountains into the cities including the capital San Salvador Currently we have neartotal control over the highways in 12 Salvadoran departments Operations have extended to Ahuachapan and Sonsonate regions previously unscathed by the war There is a strategic siege on San Salvador with the army stationing 65 percent of its forces there and abandoning large areas Regarding sabotage operations there are presently 10 110000volt primary lines out of service resulting in a 40 percent energy deficit nationwide and extensive power outages in San Salvador It is doubtful the government can manage this situation longterm and a significant attack by FMLN forces could happen anywhere in El Salvador at any moment","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0984","doctext":"we could say that to a great extent the declaration is full of pretty words similar to those cristiani uses in the parts where the declaration calls on the fmln to join the alleged democratic process and says that the salvadoran government is legitimate however if we look carefully we can see what is behind the words and that in addition to declaring support for the government an attempt is made to do the salvadoran army a favor this is done by asking the fmln to stop all violent actions that directly or indirectly affect the civilian population we know that this is how the government refers to sieges on cities to transportation strikes and to sabotage the armys most serious sources of concern underneath this declaration is a request for the fmln to leave the cities because the army can no longer stand the situation and feels it is near collapse the declaration does not state any concern for bombings because considering the condition in which the government is now any statement in this regard would be like adding fuel to the fire the declaration is like a walking stick to keep the dictatorship up and as the fmln general command has stated in a communique it is evidence of the political and military crisis in which this government has been placed as a result of the offensive carried out by all of you to conclude let us wait and see if this declaration will save cristiani from international isolation it is important to take into consideration what the general command has stated in its communique that the agreements by governments that do not know the true situation in our country and that serve other interests cannot demobilize the fmln because the fmln enjoys popular support throughout the nation the fmln is not like the contras who are in honduras and international organizations can go to their camps to demobilize them in el salvador the situation is very different cristiani himself was unable to answer a journalist who asked him if he was going to demobilize the fmln in san salvador in guazapa in chalatenango and morazan the costa rica declaration is neither realistic nor viable this is something that the international community is already pointing out an international television network has said that following this declaration the esquipulas agreement could become just words a journalist has asked how much this alleged international victory of cristiani is going to last meanwhile the archbishop of guatemala has said that he does not expect anything good from the meeting because neither the contras nor the fmln were present the reaction to the results of the presidential summit are along these lines the truth is that true facts are what counts words and paper are always defeated by facts the truth is that the army keeps bombing and that genocide will always be condemned the truth is that your efforts comrades will not cease until the dictatorship is definitely defeated","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0984","doctext":"We could argue that much of the declaration is filled with lofty language much like those used by Cristiani particularly where it urges the FMLN to engage in the socalled democratic process and claims the Salvadoran governments legitimacy However if we scrutinize it closely we uncover that besides supporting the government it also aims to benefit the Salvadoran army This is evident in the plea for the FMLN to cease all acts of violence that impact civilians directly or indirectly The government equates this with city sieges transportation strikes and sabotageissues that deeply trouble the army Essentially the declaration requests the FMLN to withdraw from urban areas because the army is struggling and on the brink of collapse It avoids mentioning bombings likely because addressing this would exacerbate the governments already precarious position The declaration serves as a crutch to prop up the dictatorship and as stated by the FMLN General Command in a communiqué highlights the political and military crisis inflicted by the offensive actions of the FMLN We must now see if this declaration will rescue Cristiani from international seclusion Its crucial to heed the General Commands point that agreements made by governments unaware of the real situation in our country and driven by other interests cannot demobilize the FMLN which enjoys widespread popular support The FMLN is not akin to the Contras in Honduras where international bodies can demobilize them in camps The situation in El Salvador is vastly different Cristiani couldnt respond when a journalist inquired about demobilizing the FMLN in San Salvador Guazapa Chalatenango and Morazan The Costa Rica declaration lacks realism and feasibility a fact already noted by the international community An international TV network remarked that the Esquipulas Agreement might become just rhetoric following this declaration A journalist questioned the longevity of Cristianis supposed international triumph Meanwhile the Archbishop of Guatemala expressed skepticism noting the absence of both the Contras and the FMLN from the meeting Reactions to the presidential summits outcomes reflect this sentiment Ultimately genuine facts prevail words and documents are overshadowed by realities The fact remains that the army continues bombings and genocidal actions which will always face condemnation The truth is that your efforts comrades will persist until the dictatorship is definitively overthrown","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0985","doctext":"maria julio hernandez director of the legal assistance office of the archbishopric is the one who brainwashed the witness of the murder of the six jesuits and two women the previous statement was made on 12 december by colonel orlando inocente montano during a news conference at the defense ministry to the local and international reporters the witness of the massacre lucia barrera de cerna was taken to the united states where she underwent interrogations by the federal bureau of investigation fbi the salvadoran government is very interested in the thorough investigations that are being conducted by the special scientific investigation forces of spain the us fbi and scotland yard of england according to a washington dateline item transmitted on 11 december by the upi news agency san salvador archbishop msgr arturo rivera y damas accused the government of having brainwashed lucia barrera de cerna the only witness in the murder of the six jesuits and two employees according to the fbi investigations the witness has changed her story three times this was determined by a lie detector test","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0985","doctext":"Maria Julio Hernandez the head of the Archbishoprics legal assistance office was accused of manipulating the testimony of the only witness in the killings of six Jesuits and two women This accusation was made by Colonel Orlando Inocente Montano during a press briefing at the Defense Ministry on December 12 addressing both local and international media The witness Lucia Barrera de Cerna was taken to the United States for questioning by the FBI The Salvadoran government is highly interested in the ongoing investigations conducted by special scientific investigative teams from Spain the US FBI and Scotland Yard On December 11 UPI reported from Washington that San Salvador Archbishop Msgr Arturo Rivera y Damas accused the government of brainwashing Barrera de Cerna the sole witness to the murders According to the FBI Barrera de Cerna has altered her account three times a fact revealed by a lie detector test","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0986","doctext":"us president george bush will go to violencetorn colombia on february 15 for a fournation summit on illegal drugs the white house announced today white house spokesman marlin fitzwater said bush will meet in cartagena a port city about 640 kilometers north of bogota with colombian president virgilio barco bolivian president jaime paz zamora and peruvian president alan garcia fitzwater said bush is going to show his support for barco who has waged a nationwide war against drug lords since last august colombian cocaine lords have set off more than 260 bombs killing at least 190 people in retaliation for the governments crackdown a us advance team headed by assistant secretary of state bernard aronson has been sent to colombia to complete plans for the summit the formal announcement followed bushs signing legislation earlier today authorizing 240 million dollars in aid to the three andean nations which are responsible for an estimated 80 percent of the cocaine that makes its way into the united states the legislation authorizes spending 125 million dollars for military and law enforcement aid and 115 million dollars for narcotics control assistance the meeting is expected to last one day","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0986","doctext":"On February 15 US President George Bush will travel to Colombia a nation plagued by violence to attend a fournation summit addressing illegal drugs as announced by the White House today According to White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater Bush will convene in Cartagena a port city approximately 640 kilometers north of Bogota with Colombian President Virgilio Barco Bolivian President Jaime Paz Zamora and Peruvian President Alan Garcia Fitzwater stated that Bushs visit aims to demonstrate support for Barco who has been leading a nationwide campaign against drug lords since last August In retaliation for the governments crackdown Colombian cocaine cartels have detonated over 260 bombs resulting in at least 190 deaths An advance team from the US led by Assistant Secretary of State Bernard Aronson has already been dispatched to Colombia to finalize summit preparations The formal announcement coincided with Bush signing legislation earlier today that allocates 240 million dollars in aid to the three Andean countries which are believed to produce around 80 percent of the cocaine entering the US This legislation approves 125 million dollars for military and law enforcement assistance and 115 million dollars for narcotics control support The summit is anticipated to last just one day","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0987","doctext":"president pinochet has branded foreign journalists as intruders the head of state was clearly upset by the presence of international journalists and observers when he went to vote journalist eliana henriquez will now give us more details begin recording henriquez good afternoon president augusto pinochet this morning left the higher institute of commerce where he went to vote angry with chileans and clearly upset by the presence of international observers and journalists the head of state walked from the la moneda palace to the higher institute of commerce which is at the intersection of amunategui and moneda streets he was accompanied by the interior minister the minister secretary general of government the presidential general secretary and the chief of the military household he greeted general carlos parera the military commander of the metropolitan region and the santiago mayor pinochet then went to voting table no 1 where he was scheduled to vote he saw dozens of foreign television cameramen photographers and journalists before entering the voting booth pinochet said he was in very good spirits and very happy after voting pinochet said he was very satisfied because this meant the end of the mission he began on 11 september 1973 he added that he expected the election to develop as calmly as usual when a us newswoman approached him for an interview pinochet irritated asked her what she was doing putting her nose in here he told her that this is our problem not yours intruders pinochet then turned to the local newsmen and told them that he is unhappy with chileans for allowing foreign observers to enter the country pinochet i am unhappy with chileans because they have lost their feeling of nationality by accepting the presence of a bunch of outsiders who have come to look over what we are doing what do they think they are doing let me tell you something else these outsiders are here to check on the way in which their money has been invested by the political parties and these gentlemen a reference to opposition candidates in general henriquez as he was leaving the voting site pinochet told a uruguayan correspondent that the observers are intruders interior minister carlos caceres affirmed that the situation around the country remains normal and orderly he added that the only incident was the bomb explosion at the el salvadoran embassy and a minor incident that took place this morning in the locality of maria pinto caceres said that he will remain all day at the la moneda palace in order to brief president pinochet on the voting proceedings and any security problem that might arise finally he said that the head of state will also stay in his office this afternoon pinochet will probably visit the vote counting center of the interior ministry on monategui street good afternoon end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0987","doctext":"President Pinochet has labeled foreign journalists as intruders The head of state was visibly irritated by the presence of international reporters and observers when he cast his vote Journalist Eliana Henriquez will now provide more information begin recording Henriquez Good afternoon This morning President Augusto Pinochet left the Higher Institute of Commerce where he went to vote visibly annoyed with Chileans and disturbed by the presence of international observers and journalists The head of state walked from La Moneda Palace to the Higher Institute of Commerce located at the intersection of Amunategui and Moneda streets He was accompanied by the Interior Minister the Minister Secretary General of Government the Presidential General Secretary and the Chief of the Military Household He greeted General Carlos Parera the Military Commander of the Metropolitan Region and the Santiago Mayor Pinochet proceeded to voting table no 1 where he was scheduled to cast his vote He encountered dozens of foreign television cameramen photographers and journalists Before entering the voting booth Pinochet mentioned he was in high spirits and very happy After voting he expressed satisfaction stating it marked the completion of the mission he began on 11 September 1973 He hoped the election would proceed as calmly as usual When a US journalist approached him for an interview an irritated Pinochet questioned her presence and told her that the matter was Chiles problem not hers calling her an intruder He then addressed local journalists expressing his displeasure with Chileans for allowing foreign observers into the country Pinochet I am unhappy with Chileans for losing their sense of nationality by accepting a group of outsiders to scrutinize our actions What do they think they are doing Let me tell you something else these outsiders are here to monitor how their money has been utilized by political parties and the opposition candidates Henriquez As he left the voting site Pinochet told a Uruguayan correspondent that the observers were intruders Interior Minister Carlos Caceres confirmed that the situation throughout the country remained normal and orderly He mentioned the only incident was a bomb explosion at the El Salvadoran Embassy and a minor incident this morning in Maria Pinto Caceres stated he would stay at La Moneda Palace all day to keep President Pinochet informed about the voting process and any potential security issues Lastly he noted that the head of state would remain in his office This afternoon Pinochet is expected to visit the votecounting center of the Interior Ministry on Monategui Street Good afternoon end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0988","doctext":"the salvadoran ruling nationalist republican alliance arena party today said it regrets the decision of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln to reject the agreements signed by the central american presidents in costa rica arena president armando calderon sol described the fmlns response to the document signed by the presidents as lastditch efforts calderon said that the fmln cannot find a way to use the political opportunities offered by president alfredo cristianis government the salvadoran guerrilla movement rejected the costa rican agreements with indignation in the agreements the presidents request the demobilization of the fmln and express their support for cristianis government calderon said that the guerrilla movement was condemned and for that reason it has no other choice but to criticize the summit calderon sol added that the central american presidents could only express their support for the salvadoran democracy calderon said foreign democracies must help the salvadoran democracy the salvadoran politician said that it is not true that the salvadoran government violates civilians human rights as the guerrilla movement claims the fmln states that the central american agreements unconditionally support the leading violator of human rights in the region a government that has murdered and persecuted the clergy and bombed the civilian population calderon sol replied that the guerrilla movements statements are anachronistic and intend to discredit the salvadoran government","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0988","doctext":"The ruling Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA party of El Salvador expressed regret today over the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Fronts FMLN decision to reject agreements endorsed by Central American presidents in Costa Rica ARENA President Armando Calderon Sol labeled the FMLNs reaction to the signed document as lastditch efforts Calderon emphasized that the FMLN is unable to leverage the political opportunities presented by President Alfredo Cristianis administration The Salvadoran guerrilla group dismissed the Costa Rican agreements with indignation These agreements call for the demobilization of the FMLN and show support for Cristianis government Calderon asserted that the guerrilla group has been condemned and thus has no option but to criticize the summit He further mentioned that the Central American presidents could only show their support for Salvadoran democracy Calderon urged foreign democracies to assist Salvadoran democracy refuting the guerrilla movements claims that the Salvadoran government violates civilians human rights The FMLN argued that the agreements unconditionally back a government accused of being the leading human rights violator in the region responsible for murdering and persecuting clergy and bombing civilians Calderon countered that the guerrilla groups statements are outdated and aim to tarnish the Salvadoran governments reputation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0989","doctext":"good evening the government has announced a major portion of the results of the elections held today after 93 percent of the voting stations have been counted and when all that is needed is the official report of the electoral court it is possible to say that patricio aylwin azocar has been elected president of the republic for the l990l994 term with regard to that result the supreme government would like to convey to the people the following 1 all chileans should be proud for once again participating in an exemplary election 2 on behalf of the supreme government i would like to convey a deserved recognition to the armed forces and carabineros who have led an electoral process in order and tranquility and to all the people who participated today at the voting stations they enabled this election to be held in an environment of peace and thereby allowed the free expression of civic will we must however repudiate the violent murder of a member of carabineros 3 the people must rest assured that the government of president pinochet faithful to the commitment made with the armed forces and police will have the results of the recent elections respected the government calls on the entire country to maintain public order and to wait with tranquility the final results of this election 4 during the last 16 years chile has moved ahead systematically and without hesitation toward the great objectives set forth at the beginning of the military government the government is fully satisfied with the work of democratic economic and social reconstruction that was carried out by all chileans under the leadership of president pinochet we have set forth a solid basis for future prosperity 5 this election fulfilled one of the most important requirements for reaching the full democracy that was destroyed in the past by the enemies of freedom and pluralism as his excellency president pinochet said 11 september l973 not only represented the overthrow of an illegimate and failed government but it also represented the end of a worn out political and institutional regime and the need to build a new one it was not just a task of simple restoration but primarily a creative task which in order to succeed had to be carried out in the deep roots of national tradition 6 the armed forces and carabineros fulfilled the commitment made in september l973 the mission has been fulfilled authentic democracy as a way of life and a form of government has been created and the transition process ends on 11 march l990 from now on it will be the responsibility of every chilean to keep watch so that the stability and progress achieved with political will and constant effort will continue to prevail in our free society thank you very much good night","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0989","doctext":"Good evening The government has announced the majority of the election results held today With 93 percent of the votes counted and awaiting the official report from the electoral court it is clear that Patricio Aylwin Azocar has been elected as the President of the Republic for the 19901994 term Regarding this outcome the supreme government would like to share the following 1 All Chileans should take pride in once again participating in an exemplary election 2 On behalf of the supreme government I extend heartfelt recognition to the armed forces and Carabineros who ensured an orderly and peaceful electoral process and to all those who participated at the voting stations Their efforts enabled this election to occur in a peaceful environment allowing the free expression of civic will However we must condemn the violent murder of a Carabineros member 3 The public can be assured that President Pinochets government staying true to the commitment made with the armed forces and police will uphold the results of the recent elections The government urges the entire nation to maintain public order and await the final election results calmly 4 Over the past 16 years Chile has systematically progressed towards the significant goals set at the beginning of the military government The government is fully satisfied with the democratic economic and social reconstruction carried out by all Chileans under President Pinochets leadership We have established a solid foundation for future prosperity 5 This election has met one of the most crucial requirements for achieving full democracy which was previously destroyed by the enemies of freedom and pluralism As President Pinochet stated 11 September 1973 signified not only the overthrow of an illegitimate and failed government but also the end of a deteriorated political and institutional regime and the necessity to build a new one This was not merely a task of restoration but a creative endeavor that required deep roots in national tradition to succeed 6 The armed forces and Carabineros have fulfilled the commitment made in September 1973 The mission is accomplished Authentic democracy as a way of life and a form of government has been established and the transition process will conclude on 11 March 1990 From now on it will be the responsibility of every Chilean to ensure that the stability and progress achieved through political will and constant effort continue in our free society Thank you very much Good night","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0990","doctext":"after an exhaustive investigation the salvadoran archbishopric legal assistance office issues the following statement regarding the massacre of the six jesuit priests the operation carried out to murder the six jesuit priests and the two maids lasted longer than 1 hour during all that time the perpetrarors fired their weapons and detonated explosives this was proved by the finding of many shell casings near the jesuits residence the witness statements also confirmed that the weapons were fired over a long period of time the number of individuals who committed the crime was large they were wearing army uniforms the witness saw approximately five individuals wearing army uniforms the witness saw the men she also heard the shooting the closing of doors and the breaking of glass in various parts of the facilities the witness said that five individuals entered the servants entrance of the jesuits residence other individuals entered the residence by the door located in the northwestern end of the building which is the area where the priests have their rooms another group entered the jesuit center searched it and burned it with sophisticated weapons such as flamethrowers 3 no numbers 1 and 2 as heard the salvadoran military intelligence the perpetrators knew the jesuit center and the jesuit residence in other words they knew the uca central american university facilities on monday 13 november individuals wearing army uniforms specifically searched the jesuit center and residence 4 the scene of the crime is located inside an army control and security area since the armed forces joint chiefs of staff is located in that same general area the army maintains permanent military surveillance posts at the democracia building the manuel jose arce military neighborhood the northern uca entrance at the various uca schools and at la ceiba de guadalupe and jardines de guadalupe neighborhoods all those areas are well guarded by soldiers 5 despite the evident and verifiable militarization of the area where the crime took place the curfew the extended and heavy firing inside the uca premises the detonation of explosives for an extended period of time during which the perpetrators remained inside the jesuit facilities which gave the perpetrators time to search the jesuit priests rooms kill them along with the other two victims and search and burn the jesuit center church thus proving the size of the operation the armed forces did not react as they would have if this operation had been carried out by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front this indicates that the soldiers in charge of security in the manuel jose arce military neighborhood and the armed forces joint chiefs of staff installations were aware of the operation that was being carried out therefore the archbishoprics legal assistance office concludes that all the evidence indicates that military personnel of the salvadoran armed forces are responsible for the murder of the six jesuit priests and the two maids","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0990","doctext":"Following an indepth investigation the Salvadoran Archbishopric Legal Assistance Office released a statement concerning the massacre of six Jesuit priests the operation to kill the priests and two maids lasted over an hour involving continuous gunfire and explosions This was evidenced by numerous shell casings found near the Jesuits residence Witnesses confirmed the prolonged use of weapons A significant number of perpetrators dressed in army uniforms were involved One witness saw approximately five individuals wearing army uniforms observed the men and heard gunshots doors closing and glass breaking in different parts of the facility The witness noted that five individuals entered through the servants entrance of the Jesuit residence while others used a door at the northwest end where the priests had their rooms Another group searched and burned the Jesuit center using sophisticated weapons like flamethrowers The Salvadoran military intelligence was familiar with the Jesuit center and residence as they knew the UCA Central American University facilities On Monday November 13 individuals in army uniforms specifically targeted the Jesuit center and residence The crime scene is within an armycontrolled and secured area as the Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff is located nearby The army maintains constant surveillance posts at various locations including the Democracia building the Manuel Jose Arce military neighborhood the northern UCA entrance multiple UCA schools and the La Ceiba de Guadalupe and Jardines de Guadalupe neighborhoods all heavily guarded by soldiers Despite the clear militarization of the crime area the curfew prolonged gunfire within the UCA premises and extended use of explosives which allowed the perpetrators to search the priests rooms kill them and the two maids and burn the Jesuit center church the armed forces did not respond as they would have if the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front had conducted the operation This suggests that the soldiers tasked with security in the Manuel Jose Arce military neighborhood and the Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff were aware of the operation Thus the Archbishoprics Legal Assistance Office concludes that all evidence points to military personnel of the Salvadoran Armed Forces being responsible for the murder of the six Jesuit priests and the two maids","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0991","doctext":"the salvadoran government has not proposed to the nicaraguan government resuming diplomatic and consular relations president alfredo cristiani explained on 13 december at the presidential palace i have not talked about unilaterally normalizing relations nor are we thinking of doing this unless the nicaraguan government complies with certain requirements that we presented in a document in san jose the president said in a news conference hosted on 12 december he said that the presidents of guatemala honduras and costa rica had urged some type of dialogue or negotiations with ortega to seek normalizing relations with nicaragua and as a result he presented the documents with the requirements until the afternoon of 13 december the nicaraguan regime had not answered the minimum conditions for el salvador to reestablish or normalize relations with managua el salvador suspended all types of relations with nicaragua on 26 november after the salvadoran army discovered a plane coming from managua with weapons for the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln cristiani has insisted that without the material support that the sandinist government gives the terrorists operating here they would not have been able to launch the unsuccessful offensive of 11 november in san salvador and other important cities around the country the president said that in san jose costa rica he showed ortega a great deal of evidence of the nicaraguan intervention in salvadoran affairs he also showed all the presidents a video in which members of the fmln are shown receiving training in nicaragua and in which fmln leaders such as jorge shafik handal and others are shown receiving instructions in managua and other evidence after viewing several minutes of such evidence ortega got up and told the presidents he was going to make a telephone call but he never returned to the room cristiani said in other words ortega was never able to deny he is sending weapons and help to the fmln the president pointed out","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0991","doctext":"On December 13 President Alfredo Cristiani clarified at the presidential palace that the Salvadoran government had not proposed resuming diplomatic and consular relations with Nicaragua He stated I have not discussed unilaterally normalizing relations nor do we plan to do so unless the Nicaraguan government meets certain conditions outlined in a document presented in San Jose During a news conference on December 12 Cristiani mentioned that the presidents of Guatemala Honduras and Costa Rica had suggested initiating some form of dialogue or negotiations with Ortega to normalize relations with Nicaragua Consequently he presented the document containing the requirements As of the afternoon of December 13 the Nicaraguan regime had not responded to the minimum conditions set by El Salvador for reestablishing or normalizing relations with Managua El Salvador had suspended all relations with Nicaragua on November 26 after the Salvadoran army intercepted a plane from Managua carrying weapons for the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN Cristiani emphasized that without the material support provided by the Sandinista government to the terrorists operating here they would not have been able to launch the failed offensive of November 11 in San Salvador and other major cities nationwide In San Jose Costa Rica Cristiani presented Ortega with substantial evidence of Nicaraguan interference in Salvadoran affairs He also showed the other presidents a video depicting FMLN members receiving training in Nicaragua and FMLN leaders like Jorge Shafik Handal and others receiving instructions in Managua among other evidence After watching several minutes of this evidence Ortega stood up claimed he needed to make a phone call and never returned to the meeting according to Cristiani In other words Ortega could not deny that he is sending weapons and assistance to the FMLN Cristiani concluded","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0992","doctext":"nicaraguan president daniel ortega has called on the us government to respect the peace agreements signed by the central american presidents at a meeting with residents of niquinomo ortega talked about the agreements signed by the presidents of the region during the meeting in san isidro de coronado costa rica begin recording ortega the agreements signed in costa rica are another step foward in the interest of peace in central america however we are not completely satisfied because as i was telling the central american presidents yesterday it is one thing to agree on something and sign an agreement but what we do when we return to our countries is quite another there must be consistency between what is signed and what is done if we sign an agreement and promise to respect human rights then we must respect human rights not kill priests and brutally repress the people as in el salvador if we agree that the contras must be demobilized then the honduran government must do its part to ensure that the contras are demobilized we must demand that the us government respect the agreements the problem we face is that after every presidential summit is held and agreements are signed the yankee government does not respect them and continues to do as it pleases i hope the us government will once and for all respect the agreements signed by the central american presidents the united states can show its willingness to respect these agreements by refraining from hindering the dialogue between the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front and the salvadoran government and the search for a negotiated solution to the salvadoran conflict if the us government is truly willing to respect these agreements then it must no longer give the contras money to murder the nicaraguan people like the central american presidents said that money should be given to the international commission of support and verification only in this way will the contras stop being a threat to the nicaraguan people end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0992","doctext":"Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has urged the US government to honor the peace accords signed by Central American leaders Speaking to residents in Niquinomo Ortega emphasized the importance of the agreements made during the San Isidro de Coronado meeting in Costa Rica Ortega stated that while the agreements represent progress towards peace in Central America true satisfaction will only come when actions align with these commitments He stressed the need for consistency between signing agreements and implementing them particularly in respecting human rights and ensuring the demobilization of the contras Ortega criticized the Salvadoran government for its violent repression and the killing of priests and called on the Honduran government to facilitate the disbanding of the contras He highlighted the recurring issue of the US government disregarding these agreements after every presidential summit urging it to finally adhere to them Ortega proposed that the US can demonstrate its commitment by supporting the dialogue between the FMLN and the Salvadoran government and by seeking a negotiated resolution to the Salvadoran conflict He insisted that the US must stop funding the contras which leads to the murder of Nicaraguan citizens and instead direct those funds to the International Commission of Support and Verification as suggested by the Central American presidents Only through these measures can the threat posed by the contras be eliminated","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0993","doctext":"we now go over to deigo armario at the moncloa palace for a report on the press briefing by government spokeswoman rosa conde armario at the press briefing following the meeting of the council of ministers rosa conde said that the government suspects that this mornings attack in valencia could be the work of the grapo 1 october anti fascist resistance groups terrorist group she says that they do not have sufficient evidence to say the same thing about or attribute responsibility for the attack which occurred here in madrid passage omitted finally we shall now hear rosa conde reading the message which the government is sending to chile begin recording conde the government wishes to express firstly its congatulations to don patricia aylwin for the majority support which he has obtained from the citizens of his country moreover the government wishes to express its solidarity with all chilean democrats who with this new encounter with liberty and democracy are beginning a new era in their history end recording finally rosa conde said that the spanish government is actively committed to boosting the economy of that country which is now embracing democracy that is all","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0993","doctext":"We now turn to Diego Armario at the Moncloa Palace for an update on the press briefing by government spokeswoman Rosa Conde At the briefing after the Council of Ministers meeting Rosa Conde mentioned that the government suspects this mornings attack in Valencia might be the act of the GRAPO 1 October AntiFascist Resistance Groups terrorist organization However she indicated that there is not enough evidence to attribute the responsibility for the attack that occurred in Madrid to the same group Moving on Rosa Conde read a message from the government to Chile The government extends its congratulations to Don Patricia Aylwin for the substantial support he has received from his countrys citizens Additionally the government expresses its solidarity with all Chilean democrats who are now embarking on a new chapter of liberty and democracy in their nations history Lastly Rosa Conde stated that the Spanish government is committed to supporting the economic growth of Chile which is now welcoming democracy That concludes the briefing","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0994","doctext":"colombian national police director has announced that gonzalo rodriguez gacha the socalled military chief of the medellin drug cartel better known as the mexican was killed today during a confrontation with police general miguel gomez padilla said that the mexican 39 died along with 15 of his men during a police operation conducted at the covenas beach resort on the colombian atlantic coast 750 km northwest of bogota","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0994","doctext":"The Colombian National Police Director reported the death of Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha known as the Mexican and the military chief of the Medellin drug cartel after a clash with police General Miguel Gomez Padilla confirmed that the 39yearold Mexican and 15 of his associates were killed during a police operation at the Covenas beach resort on Colombias Atlantic coast located 750 km northwest of Bogota","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0995","doctext":"colombian national police director general miguel gomez padilla has reported that jose gonzalo rodriguez gacha the mexican and military chief of the medellin cartel died today during a confrontation with the national police gen gomez said that the mexican 39 was killed along with his son and 15 bodyguards during a police operation conducted in an area between the towns of tolu and covenas 750 km northwest of bogota police chief gen carlos casadiego reported that the mexican had died during an operation that began several days ago gen casadiego added we conducted a surprise attack we found them they offered resistance and died in the confrontation gen casadiego said that for several days the police have been on the track of the second most wanted man in colombia after pablo escobar gaviria the number one of the medellin cartel last august the colombian government offered a 100million peso 240000 reward for anyone who could give information regarding the mexican","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0995","doctext":"General Miguel Gomez Padilla the director of the Colombian National Police announced that Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha known as the Mexican and the military leader of the Medellin cartel was killed today in a clash with the national police Gen Gomez stated that the 39yearold Mexican his son and 15 bodyguards were killed during a police operation in the region between Tolu and Covenas approximately 750 kilometers northwest of Bogota Police Chief General Carlos Casadiego confirmed that the Mexican was killed in an operation that started several days ago Gen Casadiego explained We launched a surprise attack found them they resisted and were killed in the ensuing confrontation He mentioned that the police had been pursuing the second most wanted individual in Colombia after Pablo Escobar Gaviria the leading figure of the Medellin cartel The Colombian government had previously offered a reward of 100 million pesos 240000 in August for information leading to the capture of the Mexican","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0996","doctext":"the national police through general carlos arturo casadiego deputy general director of that institution informed the press this afternoon that the national police have killed jose gonzalo rodriguez gacha aka the mexican his son freddy and 15 others the incident occurred near the cobenas tolu area in a place known as tolugas where the police clashed with a group of individuals as we said based on direct reports from the national police rodriguez gacha his son and 15 others were killed in the clash police reports are still not complete general casadiego told rcn that he is awaiting additional details from that part of the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0996","doctext":"This afternoon General Carlos Arturo Casadiego the deputy director of the national police announced that the national police have killed Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha known as The Mexican his son Freddy and 15 others The incident happened near Cobenas Tolu in a location referred to as Tolugas where the police confronted a group of people According to direct reports from the national police Rodriguez Gacha his son and 15 others were killed in the attack While police reports are not yet complete General Casadiego informed RCN that he is waiting for more details from that region of the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0997","doctext":"the colombian 19 april movement m19 has asked venezuelan president carlos andres perez for political support to secure compliance with the agreements signed between the guerrillas and the government of colombian president virgilio barco everth bustamante the m19s international relations secretary said today in caracas that on 14 december he informed perez about the grave political crisis which had exploded in his country in recent days the resignation of the presidents of colombias two largest political parties as well as the colombian congress position in favor of submitting to a referendum the ruling on extraditing drug trafficking suspects in defiance of the governments position has created a political vacuum in the country and bustamante said the government no longer has a monopoly of power this situation he added creates doubts about compliance with the agreement signed in november 1988 as received by the m19 and the government in line with this agreement the rebels would surrender their weapons in recent months the venezuelan president has met on several occasions with representatives of the colombian government and the m19 and has proposed that the socialist international receive the arms of this guerrilla organization which wants to join colombias political life bustamante said that the situation that has emerged has imposed a delay in the surrendering the weapons which had been scheduled for 19 december he did not give a new date for this action but he did not discard either the possibility that it could be in january of next year an acute political confrontation exploded in colombia when the colombia congress decided against the governments will to submit to a referendum the practice of extraditing drug trafficking suspects to the united states so that they may be tried there bustamante noted this makes it evident that many legislators support the demands of the drug traffickers bustamante admitted however that these extraditions violate colombias constitution according to the m19 leader the only way of overcoming the current political crisis is to postpone the elections scheduled to take place next year and to convoke a constituent national assembly and a referendum to decide on constitutional reforms these two points form part of the agreement signed in november 1988 as received by the m19 and the government bustamante who leaves tomorrow for mexico city and london called on the colombian guerrilla groups to surrender their weapons if the government convokes a constituent assembly","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0997","doctext":"The Colombian 19 April Movement M19 has appealed to Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez for political backing to ensure adherence to the agreements made between the guerrillas and the Colombian government led by President Virgilio Barco Everth Bustamante the M19s Secretary of International Relations stated in Caracas today that on December 14 he had informed Perez about the severe political crisis that had recently erupted in Colombia The resignation of the leaders of Colombias two main political parties coupled with the Colombian Congress decision to hold a referendum on the extradition of drug trafficking suspects contrary to the governments stance has created a political vacuum Bustamante claimed that the government no longer holds a monopoly on power This situation he added casts doubt on the compliance with the agreement signed in November 1988 by the M19 and the government which stipulated that the rebels would lay down their arms In recent months the Venezuelan president has met several times with representatives from both the Colombian government and the M19 and has suggested that the Socialist International take custody of the guerrilla groups weapons as it seeks to integrate into Colombias political sphere Bustamante mentioned that the emerging situation has delayed the planned surrender of arms scheduled for December 19 He did not specify a new date but did not rule out the possibility of this occurring in January next year A severe political confrontation erupted in Colombia when the Congress decided against the governments wishes to hold a referendum on the extradition of drug trafficking suspects to the United States for trial Bustamante pointed out that this highlights the support many legislators have for the drug traffickers demands He acknowledged that these extraditions breach Colombias constitution According to Bustamante the only way to resolve the current political crisis is to postpone the elections scheduled for next year and convene a constituent national assembly and a referendum to address constitutional reforms These two measures are part of the agreement signed in November 1988 by the M19 and the government Bustamante who is set to leave for Mexico City and London tomorrow urged Colombian guerrilla groups to surrender their weapons if the government convenes a constituent assembly","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0998","doctext":"yesterday maria julia hernanadez director of the archbishopric legal assitance office made official statements before the court regarding the murder of the uca central american university priests in response to a request issued by the salvadoran 4th criminal court maria julia hernandez made statements before the court regarding the murder of six uca jesuit priests the priests were killed on 16 november according to hernandez her statement was personal and she limited herself to reporting on the investigations she conducted at uca after the murder in her statement hernandez said that she found four bullet casings inside uca the prosecutors then alleged that she had committed a crime by picking up evidence begin recording hernandez i made personal statements as a witness i told them what i saw and heard at the site of the crime that is what i did the prosecutors asked me about the evidence i had gathered at the site of the crime i picked up four bullet casings the prosecutors said i had committed a crime that is therefore the crime i committed end recording although she did not provide sufficient facts to formulate an opinion hernandez said that as an institution the archbishopric legal assistance office believes that the evidence which she did not mention indicates that armed forces members who remain unidentified are responsible for the murder of the jesuits begin recording hernandez the church already issued its official document clearly stating that there are armed forces members involved in the murder of the jesuit priests reporter on what does the church base that assertion hernandez on the investigations conducted by the archbishopric legal assistance office reporter yes but what proof does the church have to make that assertion hernandez all that is contained in the church document that was already released you can get that document if you want end recording in addition maria julia hernandez denied statements made by some military chiefs who said that witness lucia cerna who is out of the country was never manipulated or pressured begin recording hernandez i was introduced to mrs cerna by the head of the provincial jesuit order on monday 20 november in front of him mrs cerna made her statement and she made that same statement before the judge and the prosecutors at the spanish embassy they are witnesses to those statements in other words she made the statement at the spanish embassy before i met her i could not have manipulated her at all end recording the 4th criminal court procedures regarding this case will continue in order to try to clarify the death of the jesuit priests including ignacio ellacuria christian democratic party leader fidel chavez mena and san salvador auxiliary bishop msgr gregorio rosa chavez still have to make their statements before the court","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0998","doctext":"Yesterday Maria Julia Hernandez head of the Archbishopric Legal Assistance Office provided official testimony to the court concerning the murder of the UCA Central American University priests In compliance with a request from the Salvadoran 4th Criminal Court Hernandez testified about the killing of six UCA Jesuit priests who were murdered on November 16 Hernandez stated that her testimony was personal and focused on the investigations she conducted at UCA following the murders She reported finding four bullet casings at the crime scene The prosecutors accused her of committing a crime by collecting evidence begin recording Hernandez I testified as a witness recounting what I observed and heard at the crime scene That was my role The prosecutors questioned me about the evidence I collected at the scene specifically the four bullet casings They alleged that my actions constituted a crime Therefore that is the crime I am accused of end recording Although she did not provide enough details to form a definitive opinion Hernandez mentioned that the Archbishopric Legal Assistance Office believes the evidence which she did not specify implicates unidentified armed forces members in the priests murder begin recording Hernandez The church has already released an official document stating that armed forces members are involved in the murder of the Jesuit priests reporter What is the basis for this assertion Hernandez The Archbishopric Legal Assistance Offices investigations reporter Yes but what evidence does the church have to support this claim Hernandez All the details are in the church document that has been released You can obtain that document for reference end recording Additionally Hernandez refuted claims by some military chiefs who asserted that witness Lucia Cerna currently abroad was never manipulated or pressured begin recording Hernandez I was introduced to Mrs Cerna by the head of the Provincial Jesuit Order on Monday November 20 She made her statement in his presence and repeated it before the judge and prosecutors at the Spanish embassy They can attest to her statements In other words she made her statement at the Spanish embassy before I met her so I could not have influenced her in any way end recording The 4th Criminal Court will continue its proceedings to uncover the truth behind the murders of the Jesuit priests including Ignacio Ellacuria Christian Democratic Party leader Fidel Chavez Mena and San Salvador Auxiliary Bishop Msgr Gregorio Rosa Chavez are still required to provide their testimonies","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0999","doctext":"the colombian senate today approved a pardon law that authorizes colombian president virgilio barco to pardon over the next 6 months the armed groups that have demonstrated their desire for peace the measure initially favors the 19april movement m19 which promised the government to surrender its weapons and give up violence in order to become a political party the pardon law is one of the commitments made by the government in the agreement signed with the m19 as a result of the negotiations that began last march and that should conclude with the total demobilization of the m19 and the delivery of its weapons to the socialist international once its main leaders against whom there are serious charges for aggression against the state are pardoned the m19 will become a legal political group the m19 was scheduled to deliver its weapons on 19 december but the action was suspended until a decision is made regarding the agreed upon creation of a special electoral district which would guarantee the m19 an active presence in the national congress that measure which is part of the package of constitutional reforms proposed by the government was suspended at the congress which could not reach an agreement on it before the end of its regular session the reforms also included the holding of a referendum to consult the colombian people on the extradition issue legal extradition was adopted through an administrative measure in order to fight drug trafficking the colombian chamber of representatives approval of the inclusion of the extradition issue in the referendum caused a political crisis with the resignation of the presidents of the liberal and conservative parties today the plenum of the colombian congress did not approve the holding of a plebiscite in september 1990 in which the voters would decide to either approve or disapprove the extradition of drug traffickers because of the resignations of former presidents julio cesar turbay ayala and misael pastrana borrero leaders of the liberal and conservative parties respectively today in addition to the decision made in congress which along with the chamber of representatives will close its regular session period on 17 december gonzalo rodriguez gacha aka the mexican one of the most wanted colombian drug traffickers and the numbertwo man in the medellin cartel was killed during a clash with the police","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-0999","doctext":"Today the Colombian Senate sanctioned a pardon law empowering President Virgilio Barco to grant amnesty within the next six months to armed groups showing a commitment to peace The law primarily benefits the 19April Movement M19 which has agreed to disarm and renounce violence to transition into a political party This pardon is part of the governments promises in an agreement with M19 emerging from negotiations that began last March aiming for their complete demobilization and weapon surrender to the Socialist International After the pardon of its key leaders who face severe charges for state aggression M19 is set to become a legitimate political entity Although M19 was initially scheduled to hand over its arms on December 19 this was postponed pending a resolution on the establishment of a special electoral district to ensure M19s representation in Congress This proposal part of the governments constitutional reform package stalled in Congress which failed to agree on it before the session ended The reforms also proposed a referendum to gauge public opinion on extradition initially implemented administratively to combat drug trafficking The Colombian Chamber of Representatives move to include the extradition issue in the referendum triggered a political crisis leading to the resignation of the Liberal and Conservative party presidents Today the full Congress rejected holding a plebiscite in September 1990 to let voters decide on the extradition of drug traffickers following the resignations of former presidents Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala and Misael Pastrana Borrero who led the Liberal and Conservative parties respectively Meanwhile Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha also known as the Mexican a top Colombian drug trafficker and secondincommand of the Medellin Cartel was killed in a police encounter","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1000","doctext":"general who conducted the operations the elite forces the special operations group goes how many units participated in this action casadiego it was a strike that was conducted by a specialized group but the work was accomplished by all departments of the national police in general this work was undertaken by all those who are in charge of fighting drug trafficking reporter how was the government and president informed about this casadiego just as i am reporting it to you i told the president that we had identified rodriguez gacha his son and 15 others after the operation was carried out reporter what did the president tell you after you gave him the news casadiego it was simply a national police report to the president later on we will provide him with the details after the inspectors return reporter what else did you find in the area where the operation was carried out did you find weapons were some people able to escape casadiego no i have no more details we are just receiving the information over the radio and we cannot give details over the radio reporter what can we expect in the next few minutes regarding this information casadiego without doubt this information will be announced with fuller details by the director of the national police the generals and the national police staff are meeting here we are going to conduct a series of operations to consolidate the area and to do what the law requires reporter what about the other major drug cartel leaders casadiego we are doing our job and this is proof that we are doing our job i believe that colombia must congratulate the national police for the job they have done reporter general you have said the area is being reinforced does this mean more national police troops are being deployed to the area will the operations continue in search of other drug cartel leaders casadiego we are searching and blocking off the area that is what we are doing reporter is that the report the national police have released to the government and to colombians casadiego that is the report we have released to them and we ask all citizens to continue cooperating with us they can be sure that we will try to significantly cut the number of crimes being committed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1000","doctext":"General who led the operations including the elite forces and the special operations group GOES How many units were involved in this action Casadiego It was a specialized group that conducted the strike but all departments of the national police contributed overall This effort was carried out by all those responsible for combating drug trafficking Reporter How was the government and the president informed about this Casadiego I informed the president in the same way I am telling you now I reported that we had identified Rodriguez Gacha his son and 15 others after the operation was executed Reporter What was the presidents response after you informed him Casadiego It was a straightforward national police report to the president We will provide more details once the inspectors return Reporter What else was discovered in the area where the operation took place Were weapons found Did anyone escape Casadiego I do not have further details We are just receiving information over the radio and we cannot provide specifics at this moment Reporter What additional information can we expect shortly Casadiego The director of the national police will announce fuller details soon The generals and national police staff are gathered here We are planning a series of operations to secure the area and enforce the law Reporter What about the other prominent drug cartel leaders Casadiego We are fulfilling our duties and this operation is proof of our efforts I believe Colombia should commend the national police for their work Reporter General you mentioned reinforcing the area Does this imply more national police troops are being sent there Will operations continue to search for other drug cartel leaders Casadiego We are actively searching and securing the area That is our current operation Reporter Is that the report the national police have shared with the government and the Colombian people Casadiego Yes that is the report we have provided and we ask all citizens to continue supporting us They can trust that we will strive to significantly reduce criminal activities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1001","doctext":"gonzalo rodriguez gacha alias the mexican one of the most dangerous colombian drug traffickers was killed today along with his son freddy and a group of bodyguards at a farm presumably owned by drug trafficker pablo escobar gaviria located between tolu vand cobenas in sucre department the governor of sucre told the government minister that it is possible that pablo escobar is in the same area which has been surrounded and all flights have been restricted regarding this historical news which could be the most important of the decade on the subject of public order and the governments struggle against the drug traffickers here is a report on a news conference attended by viola congote begin recording gomez padilla in progress gonzalo rodriguez gacha alias the mexican between cobenas and tolu specifically at the tolugas farm there was a clash in which the police killed this man his son and five individuals who were accompanying him reporter are you absolutely sure that it was gonzalo rodriguez gacha gomez padilla he has been fully identified as gonzalo rodriguez gacha alias the mexican reporter question indistinct gomez padilla for a long time the national police in collaboration with the das and other state intelligence agencies have been gathering intelligence data which today has yielded positive results reporter how many policemen participated in the operation gomez padilla several specialized units of the national police participated in the operation along with the police in cordoba and sucre departments reporter are there any policemen wounded gomez padilla we do not know of any policemen being wounded reporter how long did the clash between the army and the bodyguards or between the police and the dead killed last gomez padilla right now we do not know exactly how long the clash was reporter are the corpses still at the site of the incident or will they be immediately transferred to bogota gomez padilla we have sent criminal arraignment judges there as well as national police inspectors the judges will decide what to do reporter how was it confirmed that it was actually gonzalo rodriguez gacha gomez padilla based on means we have of confirming his identity end recording continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1001","doctext":"Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha also known as The Mexican one of Colombias most notorious drug lords was killed today alongside his son Freddy and several bodyguards at a farm believed to be owned by fellow drug kingpin Pablo Escobar Gaviria The farm is situated between Tolu and Cobenas in the Sucre department The governor of Sucre informed the government minister that theres a possibility Pablo Escobar himself is in the same area which has now been cordoned off with all flights suspended This significant event potentially the most important in the past decade concerning public order and the governments fight against drug cartels was discussed in a press conference attended by Viola Congote Recording begins Gomez Padilla in progress Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha known as The Mexican was killed between Cobenas and Tolu specifically at the Tolugas farm There was a confrontation during which the police killed him his son and five others who were with him Reporter Are you certain it was Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha Gomez Padilla He has been positively identified as Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha nicknamed The Mexican Reporter question indistinct Gomez Padilla The national police in collaboration with DAS and other state intelligence agencies have been collecting intelligence for a long time which led to todays successful operation Reporter How many police officers were involved in the operation Gomez Padilla Several specialized units of the national police along with officers from the Cordoba and Sucre departments took part in the operation Reporter Were any police officers wounded Gomez Padilla We are not aware of any police officers being injured Reporter How long did the confrontation between the police and the bodyguards last Gomez Padilla We do not have the exact duration of the clash at this moment Reporter Are the bodies still at the scene or will they be transferred to Bogota immediately Gomez Padilla Criminal arraignment judges and national police inspectors have been dispatched to the site and the judges will decide the next steps Reporter How was it confirmed that it was indeed Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha Gomez Padilla We used our methods to confirm his identity Recording ends Continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1002","doctext":"all private aircraft and flights in the country have been placed under military control and subject to strict restrictions by the colombian air force fac no private aircraft will be allowed to leave any airport terminal or fly in colombias air space without the permission of the military authorities the aircraft will be subject to the regulations concerning the violation of colombias air space permits for private aircraft are now under the control of military authorities which are exerting total control of the air space the northern air force command base located in barranquilla has been reinforced with planes sent from palanquero air force base to control colombias caribbean coast kfir mirages m5s combat planes and t33 and t41 reconaissance aircraft are constantly patrolling colombian air space meanwhile all commercial and private air operations in sucre department and the colombian caribbean coast have been placed under military control with heavy restrictions the fac assumed control with combat and reconaissance aircraft the commercial airports control towers have warned that the fac has the air space under control and any airplane flying over the zone may be shot down if it is declared a military zone private airplanes must have their flight plans checked with the military authorities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1002","doctext":"All private aircraft and flights in Colombia are now under strict military control and regulations imposed by the Colombian Air Force FAC No private aircraft is permitted to depart from any airport or fly within Colombian airspace without authorization from military officials These aircraft must adhere to regulations regarding airspace violations Permits for private aircraft are now managed entirely by military authorities who have taken full control of the airspace The Northern Air Force Command Base in Barranquilla has been bolstered with additional planes from Palanquero Air Force Base to monitor Colombias Caribbean coast Various combat and reconnaissance aircraft including Kfir Mirages M5s T33 and T41 are continuously patrolling the skies Additionally all commercial and private air operations in the Sucre Department and along the Colombian Caribbean coast are under stringent military control The FAC has deployed both combat and reconnaissance aircraft to enforce these measures Control towers at commercial airports have issued warnings that the FAC has complete control over the airspace and any unauthorized aircraft may be shot down if the area is declared a military zone Private aircraft must have their flight plans approved by military authorities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1003","doctext":"chilean terrorists might be involved in the kidnapping of important brazilian businessman this morning an antikidnapping squad of the police of sao paulo brazil located businessman abilio diniz director and main shareholder of one of the largest economic groups in brazil abilio diniz is in the hands of a group presumed to be chilean terrorists five chileans were arrested last night another four are holding the brazilian multimillionaire in a house in the sao paulo neighborhood of jabaquara the kipnappers who are said to be members of a group called chiles independence movement demanded an unspecified sum in dollars for their guerrilla activities an armored vehicle weapons and a plane to get away the wealthy businessman was kidnapped last monday in sao paulo by a group that drove up in ambulance as diniz was jogging in a city park the local police honored a request from the businessmans family to keep silent to protect the victim police sources expressed the suspicion that the kidnappers of abilio diniz are from the same group that kidnapped the publisher luiz salles and released him after a ransom of 25 million was paid","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1003","doctext":"Chilean terrorists are suspected of being behind the kidnapping of a prominent Brazilian businessman This morning São Paulos antikidnapping squad located Abilio Diniz the director and major shareholder of one of Brazils largest economic groups Diniz is currently held by a group believed to be Chilean terrorists Five Chileans were detained last night while four others are keeping the Brazilian multimillionaire hostage in a house in São Paulos Jabaquara neighborhood The kidnappers allegedly members of Chiles Independence Movement demanded an undisclosed amount of money in dollars for their guerrilla activities an armored vehicle weapons and an airplane for their escape The wealthy businessman was abducted last Monday in São Paulo by a group that approached in an ambulance as Diniz was jogging in a city park The local police respected the familys request to keep the situation confidential to ensure the victims safety Police sources suspect that the abductors of Abilio Diniz are part of the same group that kidnapped publisher Luiz Salles who was released after a 25 million ransom was paid","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1004","doctext":"according to nicaraguan interior minister tomas borge president carlos menem has told him that argentina will ask the united states to suspend the support to the contras borge made this statement to noticias argentinas after a meeting with president menem at the olivos presidential residence borge is visiting buenos aires to participate in the meeting of the coordinating board of latin american political parties coppal president menem will close this meeting next monday borge said that the argentine president favors a negotiated solution to the nicaraguan conflict and he added that foreign minister domingo cavallo shares the same idea regarding trade relations between argentina and nicaragua the sandinist leader only said that they are in a process of being discussed he added that the sandinist movement participated in the costa rican meeting of central american presidents because it feels that peace is an essential requirement for the region and especially for nicaragua borge added however that the sandinist national liberation front raises peace as a banner in the electoral campaign currently under way in that central american country borge said the united states was not pleased with the results of the presidential meeting in costa rica as it was not pleased with the results of the esquipulas and tela meetings he added the united states is interested in keeping the counterrevolution alive to apply pressure to the nicaraguan electoral process he continued although the contras have been strategically defeated they still cause problems with their incursions and terrorist attacks borge explained that the costa rican agreement calls for the compulsory demobilization of the contras while concerning the farabundo marti liberation front in el salvador the demobilization is voluntary he said that the central american presidents are supporting the salvadoran government of alfredo cristiani in order to ensure that human rights are respected in that country and to neutralize the barbarity committed by the salvadoran army borge added that in costa rica the presidents reiterated the agreements made in esquipulas and tela and that cristianis government has been urged to conduct a true negotiation with the farabundo marti front no end quote as received borge added that in nicaragua there is participative democracy and that this democracy will be confirmed in the next elections we do not want a democracy subordinated to the us imperialism he said adding that nicaraguan participative democracy has also adopted many elements of what is considered traditional democracy he said that the demolition of the berlin wall is good but he added in the world today there are many walls to be torn down including the wall that divides the north and the south and the wall between the rich and poor countries","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1004","doctext":"According to Nicaraguas Interior Minister Tomas Borge President Carlos Menem of Argentina has informed him that Argentina will request the United States to halt their support for the Contras Borge conveyed this information to Noticias Argentinas following a meeting with President Menem at the Olivos Presidential Residence Borge is in Buenos Aires to attend the Coordinating Board of Latin American Political Parties COPPAL meeting which President Menem will conclude next Monday Borge mentioned that the Argentine president supports a negotiated resolution to the Nicaraguan conflict a sentiment shared by Foreign Minister Domingo Cavallo On trade relations between Argentina and Nicaragua the Sandinista leader said discussions are ongoing He also remarked that the Sandinista movement took part in the Costa Rican meeting of Central American presidents because they believe peace is crucial for the region especially Nicaragua However Borge noted that the Sandinista National Liberation Front is using peace as a key theme in the ongoing electoral campaign in Nicaragua He stated that the US was dissatisfied with the outcomes of the presidential meeting in Costa Rica just as it was with the results of the Esquipulas and Tela meetings Borge asserted that the US aims to sustain the counterrevolution to influence the Nicaraguan electoral process despite the Contras being strategically defeated as they still cause issues through incursions and terrorist acts He explained that the Costa Rican agreement mandates the compulsory demobilization of the Contras while demobilization of the Farabundo Martí Liberation Front in El Salvador is voluntary Borge noted that Central American presidents are backing Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani to ensure human rights are upheld and to counteract the atrocities committed by the Salvadoran army In Costa Rica the presidents reaffirmed the Esquipulas and Tela agreements and encouraged Cristianis government to engage in genuine negotiations with the Farabundo Martí Front Borge concluded that Nicaragua has a participative democracy which will be validated in the upcoming elections emphasizing that they do not desire a democracy subservient to US imperialism He highlighted that Nicaraguan participative democracy incorporates elements of what is considered traditional democracy Commenting on the fall of the Berlin Wall he said it was positive but stressed that many other barriers such as those between the North and South and between rich and poor countries need to be dismantled","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1005","doctext":"an elite national police force specially trained for this type of commando action carried out the operation in which gonzalo rodriguez gacha was killed the special armed corps cuerpo especial armado cea was established by decree no 814 of 19 april 1989 this corps is more commonly known as the elite force the group was initially formed by 250 qualified policemen and was given responsibility for the struggle against death squads bands of paid assassins and selfdefense or private vigilante groups that are sometimes called paramilitary groups the antiterrorist force members were trained at the police noncommissioned officers academy located in a mountainous region in the outskirts of bogota for 3 months later on these men were sent to different areas within the country especially in antioquia the elite forces started to work on 2 may and results appeared very soon after that the cea undertook an operation named rainbow arcoiris and dismantled 10 cocaine processing laboratories in the midmagadalena region in less than 8 days general benjamin franklin lost his life during this operation later on they also dismantled an assassin training school at meta destroyed clandestine airports and aborted a terrorist plan in cartagena that included dynamiting its naval base main industries and cais immediate attention centers after luis carlos galan was killed the elite forces held two big operations in yacopi the rio negro region where rodriguez gacha established selfdefense groups the operatives had the objective of capturing rodriguez gacha but he managed to escape the special forces also conducted an operation at cocornac in an attempt to capture pablo escobar but he also managed to escape the blow delivered by the elite forces yesterday in which the mexicano gonzalo rodriguez gacha fell was accomplished with hard intelligence investigation and espionage work here is what police director major general miguel gomez has to say begin recording gomez we are very satisfied to have accomplished our mission our institution has responded to the demands of the country we are helping colombia rid itself of all forms of violence generated by these criminals end recording the elite forces will continue its work with 1000 men 17 helicopters the advise of british and italian experts and the united states economic and logistical aid","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1005","doctext":"An elite national police unit specifically trained for commando operations executed the mission in which Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha was killed Known as the Special Armed Corps Cuerpo Especial Armado CEA this unit was created by decree no 814 on April 19 1989 and is commonly referred to as the elite force Initially composed of 250 skilled policemen they were tasked with combating death squads paid assassins and private vigilante groups often labeled as paramilitary groups Members of this antiterrorist force underwent a threemonth training period at the police noncommissioned officers academy in the mountainous outskirts of Bogota Subsequently these officers were deployed to various regions across the country particularly in Antioquia The elite forces commenced operations on May 2 and soon achieved significant results In an operation named Rainbow Arcoiris the CEA dismantled ten cocaine processing labs in the midMagdalena region within eight days General Benjamin Franklin lost his life during this mission The unit later dismantled an assassin training school in Meta destroyed secret airstrips and thwarted a terrorist plot in Cartagena which involved plans to bomb its naval base key industries and Immediate Attention Centers CAIs Following the assassination of Luis Carlos Galan the elite forces conducted two major operations in Yacopi and the Rio Negro region where Rodriguez Gacha had set up selfdefense groups Although the aim was to capture Rodriguez Gacha he managed to evade capture Similarly an operation in Cocornac aimed at apprehending Pablo Escobar also ended with his escape The decisive action taken by the elite forces yesterday which resulted in the death of the Mexicano Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha was the outcome of extensive intelligence investigative and espionage efforts Police Director Major General Miguel Gomez expressed satisfaction with the missions success stating begin recording Gomez We are very satisfied to have accomplished our mission Our institution has responded to the demands of the country We are helping Colombia rid itself of all forms of violence generated by these criminals end recording The elite forces will continue their operations with 1000 personnel 17 helicopters advice from British and Italian experts and economic and logistical support from the United States","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1006","doctext":"the salvadoran armed forces reported today that four soldiers and two guerrillas were killed in skirmishes in the eastern usulutan department on saturday a spokesman for the armed forces press committee coprefa said that the soldiers and rebels were killed in fighting in el nisperal usulutan however the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln asserted through its clandestine station radio venceremos that its fighters killed 25 soldiers wounded 30 and captured 24 at el nisperal and that all of these soldiers belonged to the lempa battalion the coprefa spokesman noted that 14 soldiers and 8 guerrillas were wounded in the skirmishes and added that the army is combing northern usulutan department to erradicate the small terrorist redoubts in addition coprefa reported that on saturday night groups of insurgents harassed the national guards main headquarters and treasury police positions along the northern edge of soyapango san salvador jurisdiction the report does not mention any military casualties the source added that the armed forces began a strong military operation with air cover today in guazapa hill about 20 km north of the capital and in other guerrillainfested areas","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1006","doctext":"Today the Salvadoran armed forces announced that four soldiers and two guerrillas were killed during clashes in the eastern Usulutan department on Saturday According to a spokesman for COPREFA the soldiers and rebels died in combat in El Nisperal Usulutan Contrarily the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN claimed via their clandestine station Radio Venceremos that their fighters killed 25 soldiers injured 30 and captured 24 all from the Lempa Battalion in El Nisperal The COPREFA representative noted that 14 soldiers and 8 guerrillas were injured during the skirmishes and mentioned that the army is sweeping northern Usulutan to eliminate small terrorist outposts Additionally COPREFA reported that on Saturday night insurgent groups harassed the main headquarters of the National Guard and Treasury Police positions on the northern outskirts of Soyapango within San Salvador jurisdiction There were no military casualties mentioned in this report The source further stated that the armed forces initiated a strong military operation with air support today in Guazapa Hill approximately 20 km north of the capital and other areas heavily populated by guerrillas","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1007","doctext":"the relative calm of the past few days in san salvador was interrupted this afternoon with strong explosions that can be heard coming from the northern sector of the capital city the strong explosions one after another were first heard at 1645 local time 2245 gmt when thousands of salvadoran were returning home from work eight strong explosions were heard in 6 minutes while a37 combat planes flew over san salvador columns of black smoke can be seen in the northern sector of the city a spokesperson for the armed forces press committee told acanefe that the explosions are occurring near the guazapa volcano where at this moment clashes are being reported with rebels of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln the source said that the planes are dropping 500pound bombs and cthat the offensive is part of an operation that the army launched on saturday and which continued today with air support","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1007","doctext":"The recent tranquility in San Salvador was disrupted this afternoon by loud explosions from the northern part of the capital The blasts occurring one after another began at 445 PM local time 2245 GMT as many Salvadorans were heading home During a span of six minutes eight powerful explosions were heard while A37 combat aircraft flew overhead Thick columns of black smoke were visible in the northern area An armed forces press committee spokesperson informed ACANEFE that the explosions were near the Guazapa Volcano where clashes with the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN rebels are currently happening The spokesperson added that the planes were deploying 500pound bombs as part of an ongoing military operation that started on Saturday and continued today with air support","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1008","doctext":"the colombian communist party pcc central committee has issued a statement condemning the recent attack against the installations of the das administrative department of security and expressing solidarity with das general director general alfredo maza marquez the pcc leadership notes that on several occasions it has endorsed gen mazas statements which are candid courageous and shed light on the nefarious role certain groups in the army and police leadership have played in helping organize bands of hired killers and their unpatriotic efforts as gobetweens in hiring mercenaries who train the fascist bands and murder colombians the pcc central committee adds that the measures against drug trafficking that have been enacted by president barcos administration will be ineffective unless the army upper echelon is reorganized immediately and purged of its corrupt elements only in this way will the elite force be prevented from continuing to carry out gangsterstyle assaults and be made to gear its actions toward the groups which are really destabilizing the democratic processes through crime and bribery that is the paramilitary groups that are operating in the middle magdalena region meta caqueta cordoba the uraba area in antioquia and in other places as gen maza has reported with substantial evidence","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1008","doctext":"The central committee of the Colombian Communist Party PCC has released a statement denouncing the recent attack on the installations of the DAS Administrative Department of Security and showing support for DAS General Director Alfredo Maza Marquez The PCC leadership highlights that it has frequently supported General Mazas remarks which they describe as frank and brave and which expose the sinister role that certain factions within the army and police leadership have in organizing bands of assassins and their treasonous actions in hiring mercenaries to train these fascist groups to murder Colombians The PCC central committee further states that the antidrug measures implemented by President Barcos administration will be unsuccessful unless the top levels of the army are immediately restructured and purged of corruption This is the only way to prevent the elite force from continuing their gangsterlike attacks and redirect their efforts toward the groups truly undermining democratic processes through criminal activities and corruption namely the paramilitary groups active in the Middle Magdalena region Meta Caqueta Cordoba the Uraba area in Antioquia and other locations as General Maza has documented with considerable evidence","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1009","doctext":"this is a communique from the general command of the fmln to all salvadoran people and to our heroic leaders and fighters on 11 november all of our forces began the major national offensive that gave a strategic turn to the war our fighters have carried out countless heroic and daring acts since them neither the concentration of the elite battalions in san salvador nor the millions of dollars of us military assistance or full range of us technology and experience could prevent our forces from entering and occupying extensive urban areas and organizing strategic harassment of the city our heroic fighters assaulted the countrys five major vital centers san salvador san miguel santa ana usulutan and zacatecoluca beginning on the 11th the war theatre irreversibly moved from the countryside to the main cities to postpone imminent collapse and to stop a peoples uprising the fatally wounded military leadership and the fascist government ordered that the lowincome neighborhoods be bombarded they did not care how many civilian lives it would cost with all of its elite and regular battalions the enemy army was reduced to the defensive and to guarding the cities extensive areas around the rest of the country are liberated territory the war is now where it can be defined in the vital centers there is no way the oligarchs exclusive economic program can take off and the fascist government of arena nationalist republican alliance with its genocidal brutality unmasked is internationally isolated and hated by the people for its crimes this great effort of audacity and heroism that began on 11 november has placed the military leadership and the cristiani administration in their most critical position of the 9 years of war thus far during this extraordinary effort which has given to el salvador and the world real hope for democracy and peace for our country 401 of the most generous and brave sons of our homeland have fallen in combat this list is headed by our dear and unforgettable comrade commander dimas rodriguez to whom we owe decisive contributions in the conduct of our struggle toward victory the following military commanders who fell in combat also made a contribution jorge orlando sandoval cervellon commander oscar jehova vasquez commander cirilo ovidio lopez commander orlando morales commander misael gallardo commander nicolas alberto saravia wilbert commander ricardo miranda esteban ruiz and the commander odir political directors responsables jose santos yanez pepe and milagro alvarado judy we release the names of these heroes in order for the people to register them eternally in the highest place in our history their devotion multiplies and strengthens the peoples power hundreds of new fighters already have the weapons and enthusiasm of those who have fallen they are at the frontline of this power of the future which is building before the worlds admiring eyes democratic and just el salvador alongside our heroes thousands of other salvadorans have fertilized the path to peace with their blood victims of the fatally wounded beast the fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation union members the jesuit priests the anonymous people massacred in the genocidal bombings the realization of a genuine and definitive change is ensured by the great power of our revolutionary army of all of our people and of world solidarity those who fell taught to us the courage and determination to finish this extraordinary effort to conquer what we think the people justly deserve democracy progress and peace eternal glory to the heroes and martyrs builders of democracy and peace the offensive continues victory is near signed fmln general command commanders salvador sanchez ceren joaquin villalobos eduardo sancho francisco jovel and shafik jorge handal dated 18 december 1989 el salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1009","doctext":"This is a message from the FMLN General Command to all the people of El Salvador and to our brave leaders and fighters On November 11 our forces initiated a significant national offensive that marked a strategic shift in the war Since then our fighters have executed numerous heroic and bold actions Despite the concentration of elite battalions in San Salvador millions of dollars in US military aid and the full spectrum of US technology and expertise our forces penetrated and occupied vast urban areas conducting strategic harassment of the city Our courageous fighters attacked the countrys five major vital centersSan Salvador San Miguel Santa Ana Usulután and Zacatecoluca From November 11 the war theater irreversibly shifted from the countryside to the main cities To delay their imminent collapse and prevent a popular uprising the mortally wounded military leadership and the fascist government ordered the bombardment of lowincome neighborhoods showing no regard for civilian lives The enemy army with all its elite and regular battalions was forced into a defensive position guarding the cities Large areas of the rest of the country are now liberated territory The war has moved to where it can be definedin the vital centers The oligarchs exclusive economic program cannot take off and the fascist government of ARENA Nationalist Republican Alliance with its genocidal brutality exposed is internationally isolated and despised by the people for its crimes This bold and heroic effort that began on November 11 has placed the military leadership and the Cristiani administration in their most critical position in the nine years of war So far during this extraordinary effortwhich has brought real hope for democracy and peace to El Salvador and the world401 of our countrys most generous and brave sons have fallen in combat This list is led by our dear and unforgettable comrade Commander Dimas Rodriguez whose decisive contributions guided our struggle toward victory The following military commanders who fell in combat also made significant contributions Jorge Orlando Sandoval Cervellón Commander Oscar Jehova Vásquez Commander Cirilo Ovidio López Commander Orlando Morales Commander Misael Gallardo Commander Nicolás Alberto Saravia Wilbert Commander Ricardo Miranda Esteban Ruíz and Commander Odir along with political directors responsables José Santos Yánez Pepe and Milagro Alvarado Judy We release the names of these heroes so that the people can eternally honor them in our history Their sacrifice strengthens and multiplies the peoples power Hundreds of new fighters have already taken up the weapons and spirit of those who have fallen They are at the forefront of this emerging power that is building a democratic and just El Salvador admired by the world Alongside our heroes thousands of other Salvadorans have paved the way to peace with their blood including FENASTRAS Salvadoran Workers National Union Federation union members Jesuit priests and anonymous victims of genocidal bombings The realization of genuine and definitive change is ensured by the great power of our revolutionary army our people and global solidarity Those who fell taught us the courage and determination to complete this extraordinary effort achieving what we believe the people rightfully deservedemocracy progress and peace Eternal glory to the heroes and martyrs builders of democracy and peace The offensive continues and victory is near Signed FMLN General Command Commanders Salvador Sánchez Cerén Joaquín Villalobos Eduardo Sancho Francisco Jovel and Shafik Jorge Handal Dated December 18 1989 El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1010","doctext":"the first question we ask comrade leo cabral is what are the results of the offensive after 1 month cabral today 11 december after 1 month of a glorious and victorious offensive we have some thoughts regarding this latest fight we want to stress that all our offensives have centered around the main cities in our country one of the most important and significant achievements of this struggle by the people and the fmln is having maintained the besiegement on the most important political and economic points most especially on the countrys capital there has been great pressure in the case of san salvador and the fmln has forced the joint chiefs of staff colonel ponce and the fascist high command to change their strategic tactics three times you will recall that the joint chiefs of staff first tried to dislodge the fmln forces that had entered since the evening of 11 november when the first puppet army strategic defense tactic failed they then tried to isolate the fmln forces from one another and annihilate them one by one for this they concentrated special forces especially using elite battalions in a siege modality for annihilation this also failed faced with the second failure of their special tactics to end the offensive in a few days as cristiani and the high military command had said they moved a great number of operational forces from the countrys interior such as the elite battalions to set up an extensive siege to defend the capital city and prevent our forces from entering it as all our people have been able to see and international public opinion has also been able to verify this through a great amount of information flowing through international reporters that siege to keep out the fmln has also failed this means more victories and successes such as incursions into the escalon neighborhood and the southern area of antiguo cuscatlan and two important attacks on the joint chiefs of staff right now we see that the puppet armys special city operation is their third and last plan they have formed four commands to control the city which will also be defeated by our fmln military forces we also must add to this list of achievements that the great concentration of enemy army operational forces in the capital has caused a great national imbalance in forces this means that extensive areas of the country are without the protection of the puppet troops we have taken advantage of this and have worked on organizing the people and raising a peoples power an alternative to local reactionary power we also record as a successful offensive during this first month the fact that our enemys intelligence work has been completely smashed the searches which have been entrusted in an improvised manner to military troops concentrated in the cities especially the repressive corps have attempted to restore all the intelligence data banks to be able to try and destroy the peoples struggle we must also record as one of the successes of our general offensive during this first month the fact that the puppet army was forced to abort another plan even though there were some bloody events such as the murder of the jesuit priests along with a great amount of kidnappings and missing people and arrests of members or leaders of grassroot peoples movements we feel that the army and repressive corps are incapable of attending to the fmln offensive and the besiegement at the same time that they are trying to carry out their annihilation of the peoples movement so this is another success continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1010","doctext":"The initial question posed to comrade Leo Cabral is about the outcomes of the offensive after a month As of December 11 following a triumphant month of operations there are several reflections on this recent battle Notably all offensives have focused on our nations major cities A key accomplishment for the people and the FMLN has been maintaining the siege on critical political and economic locations particularly the capital In San Salvador the FMLN has exerted significant pressure compelling the joint chiefs of staff Colonel Ponce and the fascist high command to alter their strategic approaches three times Initially the joint chiefs aimed to expel the FMLN forces that entered on November 11 When their first strategic defense failed they attempted to isolate and destroy the FMLN forces individually employing elite battalions in a siege strategy which also failed Confronted with the second failure they relocated a large number of operational forces including elite battalions from the interior to establish a comprehensive siege to defend the capital and prevent FMLN entry Despite these efforts the siege has failed as evidenced by information from international reporters This failure has led to further FMLN victories including incursions into the Escalon neighborhood southern Antiguo Cuscatlan and two significant attacks on the joint chiefs of staff The puppet armys current strategy involves four commands to control the city which the FMLN military forces will also overcome Additionally the enemys concentration of forces in the capital has left other parts of the country unprotected by puppet troops allowing us to organize the people and build a peoples power as an alternative to local reactionary power Another success in this first month is the complete disruption of the enemys intelligence operations Makeshift searches by concentrated military troops especially the repressive corps have attempted to restore intelligence data to suppress the peoples struggle Another achievement is that the puppet army had to abandon another plan Despite bloody events like the murder of Jesuit priests numerous kidnappings disappearances and arrests of grassroots movement leaders the army and repressive corps have shown themselves incapable of addressing the FMLN offensive and the siege while attempting to annihilate the peoples movement marking another success for us","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1011","doctext":"many political union university religious and civic organizations have been beheaded by the offensive launched by the salvadoran guerrillas a month ago by the armys response to the offensive and by extremist groups retaliatory actions these organizations most of which actively favored a political solution to the salvadoran war have been left without main leaders because according to party members and supporters they have been killed forced to hide or leave the country for security reasons the jesuit central american universitys uca main leaders were murdered according to religious organization sources approximately 50 priests salvadoran and foreigners have left the country because they felt persecuted by the army which links them to the guerrillas the editorial of the 15 december edition of proceso a uca weekly publication asserts that the murder of the six jesuits on uca premises on 16 november occurred at the same time when several churches and union headquarters were being searched by people in uniforms proceso mantains that apparently they wanted to strike one single blow and behead every organization labeled by government propaganda as an fmln farabundo marti national liberation front facade however salvadoran president alfredo cristiani said before he left to attend a central american presidential summit in costa rica that his government does not persecute religious leaders three days after the guerrillas started their largest offensive in the decade on 14 november guillermo ungo and hector oqueli the main leftist opposition leaders left el salvador saying that they had received death threats in messages broadcast over the governments radio network leaders of the general confederation of workers cgt which is linked to the christian democratic party have reported that they are being persecuted and blame the army and the guerrillas for violating human rights cgt leader jose luis grande preza asserted that to recuperate and mantain their privileges the extreme rightists have unscrupulously turned the army against its own people and generated repression and persecution against the church the opposition and union movements before leaving for guatemala to obtain support for a ceasefire in el salvador grande preza said the guerrillas violate human rights in the name of revolution and that each side justifies its violence but the only truth is that the people always end up burying the dead ludovico samayoa deputy of the main opposition christian democratic party pdc asserted that two pdc municipal officials in ilobasco had been arrested by army members in the past few days ilobasco is located 60 km northeast of san salvador the government has initiated a generalized repression to dismantle the party and frighten our members with these arrests said samayoa human rights commission coordinator miguel montenegro said that his office as well as other offices of organizations that oppose the government were searched and destroyed by bombs in the eastern city of san miguel ignacio ellacuria one of the six jesuits murdered on 16 november founder of proceso and uca director had noted a few months before his death that the salvadoran political process had entered a new phase of moderation and flexibility with the increase of political spaces in contrast the editorial that appears in the next edition of proceso stresses it is the hour of the long knives the malestrom of blood that has come upon the country in the past month has shred to pieces the phase of moderation in which the main participants of the salvadoran political process had been involved","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1011","doctext":"Numerous political union university religious and civic groups have been decimated by the recent offensive launched by Salvadoran guerrillas the armys counteractions and extremist groups retaliatory measures These organizations which largely supported a political resolution to the Salvadoran conflict have been stripped of their key leaders According to members and advocates these leaders have been killed forced into hiding or compelled to leave the country for security reasons Leaders of the Jesuit Central American University UCA were among those murdered Religious sources indicate that around 50 priests both Salvadoran and foreign have fled the country due to feeling persecuted by the army which associates them with the guerrillas The 15 December editorial of Proceso a UCA weekly claims that the murder of six Jesuits on UCA grounds on 16 November coincided with searches of numerous churches and union offices by people in uniforms Proceso suggests that this was an attempt to simultaneously decimate every organization labeled by government propaganda as a front for the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN However Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani before departing to a Central American presidential summit in Costa Rica stated that his government does not persecute religious leaders Three days after the guerrillas launched their largest offensive in a decade on 14 November Guillermo Ungo and Hector Oqueli the primary leftist opposition leaders left El Salvador citing death threats received via government radio broadcasts Leaders of the General Confederation of Workers CGT associated with the Christian Democratic Party reported persecution blaming both the army and the guerrillas for violating human rights CGT leader Jose Luis Grande Preza claimed that extreme rightists have unscrupulously turned the army against its people causing repression and persecution against the church opposition and union movements Before departing for Guatemala to seek support for a ceasefire in El Salvador Grande Preza stated that the guerrillas violate human rights in the name of revolution and that both sides justify their violence but it is the people who end up suffering Ludovico Samayoa a deputy of the main opposition Christian Democratic Party PDC reported that two PDC municipal officials in Ilobasco located 60 km northeast of San Salvador were recently arrested by army members The government has initiated widespread repression to dismantle the party and intimidate our members with these arrests Samayoa said Human Rights Commission Coordinator Miguel Montenegro stated that his office and other offices of organizations that oppose the government were searched and destroyed by bombs in San Miguel Ignacio Ellacuria one of the six Jesuits killed on 16 November and founder of Proceso and UCA director had noted a few months before his death that the Salvadoran political process had entered a new phase of moderation and flexibility with the expansion of political spaces In contrast the next editorial of Proceso emphasizes It is the hour of the long knives The maelstrom of blood that has engulfed the country in the past month has obliterated the phase of moderation in which key participants of the Salvadoran political process were engaged","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1012","doctext":"the kidnappers of businessman abilio diniz will remain at the disposal of the sao paulo police for 10 days the businessman was kidnapped on 11 december and released on 17 december according to the police the investigations are also helping to clarify the kidnapping of another businessman luis sales passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1012","doctext":"The abductors of businessman Abilio Diniz will be under Sao Paulo police custody for 10 days Kidnapped on December 11 and freed on December 17 Dinizs case is aiding police in investigating another kidnapping of businessman Luis Sales passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1013","doctext":"a few months ago it was speculated that changes of command in certain armed forces key posts would take place late in 1989 colonel rene emilio ponce joint chief of staff disregarded this possibility and said that the situation of violence in the country particularly since the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front offensive requires more than ever that the armed forces are militarily stable begin recording ponce i think the situation in the country demands military stability changes could provoke some unrest we think no significant changes in the military command should be made at present because of the current situation should any changes be made it would be for major reasons in the service no highlevel changes have been anticipated however end recording referring to the rebels activities col ponce said the armed actions initiated particularly in san salvador on 11 november have ended with unfavorable results for the guerrillas he advised however that the guerrillas will continue to sabotage the countrys economy and perpetrate terrorist actions begin recording ponce i can tell you that the fmln has failed militarily speaking the fmlns famous all the way offensive has ended in tremendous failure determined by the salvadoran people we can anticipate that the fmln will continue its sabotaging actions and terrorism which could destroy stores in san salvador as well as posts and pylons on highways the salvadoran people can rest assured however that an offensive action by the fmln at present can be disregarded end recording regarding the christmas and new year festivities which have been marred by the wave of violence many people have wondered whether the 2300 to 0500 curfew is still in force ponce said the possibility of lifting the curfew at least on 24 and 31 december is being considered so that the salvadoran families can enjoy these festivities he added that such a measure however will depend on the fmlns stance finally ponce reported that the fmln machinegunned a building with coffee harvesters in santa ana and maimed two people simply because they refused to stop harvesting coffee","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1013","doctext":"Several months ago it was rumored that there would be changes in key positions within the armed forces by the end of 1989 However Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce the Joint Chief of Staff dismissed this notion emphasizing that the ongoing violence in the country especially since the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN offensive necessitates a stable military begin recording Ponce The current situation demands military stability Making changes could lead to unrest We believe that no significant changes in the military command should occur at this time due to the present circumstances Any changes would only be for significant reasons related to service No highlevel changes are anticipated end recording Speaking about the rebels Colonel Ponce stated that the armed actions initiated particularly in San Salvador on November 11 resulted unfavorably for the guerrillas He warned however that the guerrillas will persist in sabotaging the economy and carrying out terrorist attacks begin recording Ponce Militarily speaking the FMLN has failed Their socalled alltheway offensive has been a tremendous failure as determined by the Salvadoran people We expect that the FMLN will continue its sabotage and terrorism potentially destroying stores in San Salvador and attacking posts and pylons on highways However the Salvadoran people can be assured that a major offensive by the FMLN at this time can be disregarded end recording Concerning the Christmas and New Year celebrations which have been overshadowed by the violence many people are questioning whether the 2300to0500 curfew will continue Ponce mentioned that there is a possibility of lifting the curfew on December 24 and 31 allowing Salvadoran families to enjoy the festivities He noted that this decision would depend on the FMLNs actions Finally Ponce reported that the FMLN attacked a building with coffee harvesters in Santa Ana injuring two people because they refused to stop harvesting coffee","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1014","doctext":"medical spokesmen of the santo tomas hospital have accused the us invading troops of preventing ambulances from transiting and providing medical attention to the many wounded in strategic sectors of the panamanian capital jorge diaz medical director of the hospital told the colombian radio station caracol that the foreign soldiers are firing machineguns at ambulances that are passing though the city according to the doctor the hospital one of the most important in panama has received about 50 dead while over 100 are recovering from serious wounds he said that only six or seven members of the defense forces have been taken there thus most of the victims are inhabitants of lowincome areas shelled by us airplanes from the santo tomas hospital we heard the bomb explosions many homes are on fire because it has been an indiscriminate attack diaz said similarly alfonso zamora dpa correspondent in panama city said dramatically to the colombian station we are on the floor he said the exchange of fire has intensified in various parts of the capital","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1014","doctext":"Medical representatives from Santo Tomas Hospital have accused US invading forces of blocking ambulances from traveling and offering medical aid to numerous injured individuals in key areas of Panama City Jorge Diaz the hospitals medical director informed Colombian radio station Caracol that foreign troops are shooting at ambulances navigating the city According to Diaz Santo Tomas Hospital a major medical facility in Panama has handled around 50 fatalities and over 100 individuals with severe injuries He noted that only a few defense force members have been admitted implying that most victims are residents of lowincome neighborhoods bombarded by US aircraft We could hear the bomb blasts from Santo Tomas Hospital Many houses are ablaze due to the indiscriminate attacks Diaz reported Similarly Alfonso Zamora a DPA correspondent in Panama City conveyed to the Colombian station with urgency We are on the floor He mentioned that the gunfire exchange has escalated in multiple parts of the capital","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1015","doctext":"ecuador today condemned the us military forces action in panama which it described as a flagrant violation of international principles but said that it was general manuel noriegas undemocratic stubbornness that caused the situation to deteriorate to this point in a communique read by foreign minister diego cordovez who was head of the oas mission that tried unsuccessfully to mediate in panamas political crisis the ecuadoran government demanded an immediate end to the foreign intervention and full respect for panamanian integrity and sovereignty however the ecuadoran government considered it absolutely necessary that a democratic regime restore institutional normalcy in panama and guarantee respect for the torrijos carter treaties after a private meeting with president rodrigo borja cordovez reiterated the official offer to participate in any negotiating efforts that might be initiated to resolve the conflict in panama by mandate of the assembly of american foreign ministers in may and august cordovez headed efforts to find a negotiated solution to the crisis generated by the regimes annulment of the 7 may elections presumably to prevent what was announced as a clear opposition victory intensive efforts were made to prevent the conflict that has exploded today cordovez said he reiterated his broadest willingness to continue supporting the search for a nonviolent solution","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1015","doctext":"Ecuador expressed strong disapproval of the US military action in Panama calling it a blatant breach of international norms but also blamed General Manuel Noriegas authoritarian persistence for the escalation of the situation In a statement delivered by Foreign Minister Diego Cordovez who led the OAS mission that failed to mediate Panamas political turmoil the Ecuadorian government called for an immediate halt to the foreign intervention and demanded full respect for Panamas sovereignty and territorial integrity Despite this the Ecuadorian government emphasized the urgent need for a democratic regime to restore normalcy in Panama and uphold the TorrijosCarter treaties After a private discussion with President Rodrigo Borja Cordovez reaffirmed Ecuadors willingness to engage in any negotiation efforts aimed at resolving the Panama conflict Acting on behalf of the assembly of American foreign ministers Cordovez had led attempts in May and August to find a peaceful solution to the crisis which was triggered by the regimes annulment of the May 7 elections to block a clear opposition win Cordovez noted that significant efforts had been made to avert the current conflict and reiterated his full readiness to continue supporting the pursuit of a nonviolent resolution","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1016","doctext":"the panamanian charge daffairs in our country jaime cerda did not as heard make an urgent call to all latin american people to repudiate the us intervention in his country begin recording cerda we definitely call on the world on the conscience of the world to end this situation reporter it has been said that the torrijoscarter treaty could be one of the main reasons for this conflict that has been brewing for some time between the us government and the panamanian state do you believe as a citizen that there is a shortterm solution to this conflict cerda that would depend on the good faith of the us government toward panamanians i believe that no people no man independently of what he may think of the governments can agree with this type of intervention by the worlds most powerful power directed against a small people who do not have the resources to confront the military might of the united states according to international press agencies reports civilians are being killed there are many militiamen who are fighting the us soldiers i reiterate my call to the people of the world on the latin american people on our peruvian brothers to declare themselves against this act of aggression that cannot be tolerated by free nations reporter in panama where are the clashes taking place cerda in panama city international press dispatches have mentioned this reporter what is the social cost so far is there some estimate cerda well international dispatches speak of 50 dead mostly civilians from the santo tomas hospital which is a public health hospital there has been no information on the number of people that been given medical attention nor from other hospitals","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1016","doctext":"The Panamanian charge daffaires in our nation Jaime Cerda did not make an urgent appeal to all Latin American individuals to denounce US intervention in his country as was rumored begin recording Cerda We unequivocally appeal to the world to the conscience of humanity to put an end to this situation reporter It is suggested that the TorrijosCarter Treaty might be a significant factor in the ongoing conflict between the US government and the Panamanian state As a citizen do you think there is a shortterm resolution to this issue Cerda That would hinge on the US governments good faith towards Panamanians I believe that no individual regardless of their opinion on governments can support such intervention by the worlds most powerful nation against a small populace that lacks the means to oppose the US military force Reports from international press agencies indicate that civilians are being killed and numerous militiamen are combating US soldiers I reiterate my appeal to the global community to the Latin American people and to our Peruvian brothers to stand against this act of aggression which free nations cannot tolerate reporter Where in Panama are the clashes occurring Cerda In Panama City as reported by international press reporter What is the social impact so far Are there any estimates Cerda International reports mention approximately 50 fatalities predominantly civilians There has been no information from Santo Tomas Hospital a public health facility or other hospitals regarding the number of people receiving medical care","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1017","doctext":"military and civilian sources have confirmed that heavy fighting between rebels and soldiers broke out this evening in ciudad merliot an area west of san salvador the fighting began at 1830 0030 gmt when farabundo marti national liberation front fmln columns entered ciudad merliot a middle class neighborhood located approximately 12 km southwest of san salvador according to police sources the fighting was reported in the areas of jardines de la hacienda and jardines del volcan where the government troops are using air support the helicopters fired rockets against supposed rebel positions the shooting could be heard in downtown san salvador meanwhile residents of the affected areas told local radio stations that there was heavy shooting the armed actions are taking place within the framework of an offensive launched by the fmln in mid november according to army sources the offensive has resulted in 5000 casualties civilian casualties not included","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1017","doctext":"Military and civilian sources have confirmed intense clashes erupted this evening between rebels and soldiers in Ciudad Merliot located west of San Salvador The confrontation started at 1830 0030 GMT when columns of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN entered Ciudad Merliot a middleclass neighborhood roughly 12 km southwest of San Salvador Police sources reported fighting in the areas of Jardines de la Hacienda and Jardines del Volcan where government forces are utilizing air support Helicopters launched rockets at presumed rebel positions and the gunfire was audible in downtown San Salvador Meanwhile residents from the affected zones informed local radio stations about the heavy gunfire These armed actions are part of an offensive initiated by the FMLN in midNovember According to army sources the ongoing offensive has led to 5000 casualties excluding civilian casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1018","doctext":"in barranca district this afternoon president alan garcia reiterated his rejection and the peruvian peoples condemnation of the invasion of panama by us troops the head of state described this action as an act of robbery and piracy he noted that this represents aggression not only against the panamanian people but against the sovereignty of all latin america garcia said that this insult and outrage against sovereign peoples cannot occur on the threshold of the 21st century begin recording garcia a dramatic event is shaking all latin america at this moment beginning early this morning the invading forces of the united states of america have penetrated and intervened in latin american territory in panama this is why i am late because since early this morning we have been witnessing an astonishing act of imperialist robbery and piracy tarnishing the sacred soil of panama and latin america we are just latin americans if a latin american is offended and attacked then we are all offended and attacked and you the huanca peasants must know that in panama in the words indistinct there are also peasants who are now the victims of the us invasion and we must stand up to rescue words drowned out cheers and applause seventy years elapsed before general omar torrijos managed to sign an agreement with president jimmy carter for the panama canal to be turned over to panamanian sovereignty since that 1977 treaty however many things have happened and efforts have always been made to prevent the canal from being returned to latin america they do not want to leave the canal zone where they have their troops their airplanes and their bombs to threaten the continent and tell all of us that if we do not behave well they can invade us at any moment i cannot accept what was done this morning when the new president of panama was sworn in on a us base in the canal zone the americans do not have the right to say who is going to govern in latin america only the latin american people have the right to decide their destiny applause and cheers in the last 14 hours 24000 men and more than 100 combat vehicles have entered panama city and the helicopters have attacked military installations adjacent to the civilian zones we have been told that hundreds have been killed as president of peru as a chief of state and as a representative of the poor peasants i cannot silence our protest i cannot silence our condemnation i call on the latin american people i call on the youth of latin america in the face of this imperialistic attack we cannot remain silent we may be poor we may have problems but we are dignified people we are free we are sovereign drowned out by applause end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1018","doctext":"During an address this afternoon in the Barranca district President Alan Garcia reaffirmed his opposition and the Peruvian peoples disapproval of the US military invasion of Panama He labeled the action as an act of robbery and piracy emphasizing that it constitutes an aggression not just against Panama but against the sovereignty of all Latin American nations Garcia asserted that such an affront to sovereign nations should not be permissible as we approach the 21st century He described the current events as a dramatic upheaval affecting all of Latin America highlighting that US forces had intervened in Panama since early morning Garcia explained his delay due to observing this act of imperialist robbery and piracy that has stained the sacred soil of Panama and Latin America He stressed the unity of Latin Americans noting that an attack on one is an attack on all Addressing Huanca peasants he pointed out that their counterparts in Panama are also suffering from the US invasion and urged solidarity He recalled the long struggle before General Omar Torrijos could secure an agreement with President Jimmy Carter to transfer the Panama Canal to Panamanian control referencing the 1977 treaty Despite this agreement he remarked on the ongoing efforts to prevent the canals return to Latin American sovereignty criticizing the US presence in the canal zone with their military assets Garcia condemned the swearingin of Panamas new president on a US base as illegitimate asserting that only Latin Americans have the right to determine their governance Over the past 14 hours he reported 24000 troops and over 100 military vehicles had invaded Panama City with helicopters attacking military sites near civilian areas resulting in numerous casualties As Perus president and a representative of the poor Garcia declared he could not remain silent in protest and condemnation He called upon all Latin Americans especially the youth to stand against this imperialistic aggression underscoring their dignity freedom and sovereignty despite their challenges","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1019","doctext":"a peruvian diplomatic source has confirmed that emilio torres aide to the peruvian military attache in panama was wounded today during a shootout among civilians near his home in statements to acan efe peruvian charge daffaires luis sandiga said that torres technician first class in the peruvian army was shot and that the bullet fractured several ribs and punctured his right lung according to the doctors attending torres the prognosis is guarded but he is doing well following surgery that was performed at the santo tomas hospital in panama city several isolated acts of violence have been reported in panama city since 20 december following the us military intervention meanwhile sandiga said three armed men in civilian clothes on december held a gun on him and took his car the incident occurred when sandiga was on his way to the embassy even though i identified myself as a peruvian embassy official and told them that the car had diplomatic license plates the unidentified armed men took the car and headed toward an unknown location","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1019","doctext":"A Peruvian diplomatic source has verified that Emilio Torres an aide to the Peruvian military attaché in Panama was injured today during a civilian altercation near his residence In statements to ACANEFE Peruvian Chargé dAffaires Luis Sandiga reported that Torres a firstclass technician in the Peruvian Army was shot causing multiple rib fractures and a punctured right lung Doctors attending to Torres stated that his condition is guarded but he is doing well following surgery at Santo Tomas Hospital in Panama City Isolated violent incidents have been noted in Panama City since the US military intervention on December 20 Additionally Sandiga recounted that three armed men in civilian attire held him at gunpoint and stole his car on December 20 as he was en route to the embassy Despite identifying himself as an official from the Peruvian embassy and noting that his car had diplomatic plates the unidentified assailants took the vehicle and fled to an unknown location","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1020","doctext":"official sources have confirmed that jorge adolfo vargas second secretary at the nicaraguan embassy in guatemala was shot to death today in guatemala city by several unidentified men a spokesman for the municipal fire fighters told acanefe that the nicaraguan diplomat was walking in a residential area in southern guatemala when unidentified men in a vehicle with darkened windows fired at him with 9mm weapons the source pointed out that vargas 38 was shot six times and died on the spot the nicaraguan embassy also confirmed the report for acanefe but offered no details so far the authorities are unaware of the murderers identities or the motive for vargas gonzalezs murder","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1020","doctext":"Official sources have verified that Jorge Adolfo Vargas who served as the second secretary at the Nicaraguan embassy in Guatemala was fatally shot today in Guatemala City by several unidentified men According to a spokesman for the municipal firefighters the Nicaraguan diplomat was walking through a residential area in southern Guatemala when unidentified men in a vehicle with tinted windows attacked him using 9mm weapons The spokesman noted that Vargas 38 was hit six times and died instantly The Nicaraguan embassy also confirmed the incident to ACANEFE but did not provide additional details At this time authorities have no information regarding the identities of the attackers or the motive behind Vargas Gonzalezs murder","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1021","doctext":"the manuel rodriguez patriotic front fpmr the largest clandestine leftist guerrilla group in chile announced today that it will attack any us objective in chile in view of the us invasion of panama through a telephone call to the media fpmr spokesperson mariela vargas a member of the fpmrs autonomous sector reported that the fpmr will attack any us objective in chile vargas stated that we categorically reject and condemn the us terrorist invasion of the panamanian nation the fpmr promotes all forms of struggle against the military government she said that according to reports supplied by the dignity battalions organized militias us helicopters continuously bombed the san miguelito sector in panama city this morning mariela vargas added that we believe that all nations and democratic forces have the moral duty to denounce this action and to undertake specific measures against such an unjustifiable criminal action mariela vargas also urged the chilean people to actively demand the immediate withdrawal of the invader","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1021","doctext":"The Manuel Rodriguez Patriotic Front FPMR Chiles largest underground leftist guerrilla organization declared today that it will target any US objective in Chile in response to the US invasion of Panama In a phone call to the press FPMR spokesperson Mariela Vargas from the groups autonomous sector announced that the FPMR will carry out attacks on US targets in Chile Vargas condemned the US invasion of Panama as a terrorist act and expressed their commitment to all forms of struggle against the military government According to information from the Dignity battalions US helicopters bombarded the San Miguelito area in Panama City this morning Vargas emphasized that all nations and democratic forces have a moral obligation to denounce this action and take specific measures against such an unjustifiable criminal act She also called on the Chilean people to actively demand the immediate withdrawal of the invaders","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1022","doctext":"colonel rene emilio ponce chief of the salvadoran joint staff has stated that the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front does not have the slightest chance to launch a new offensive because the rankandfile of this organization are totally demoralized due to the heavy casualties that they have taken he added that these casualties include nine commanders col ponce added the armed forces have defeated the fmln in the northern zone and in soyapango san salvador san miguel and morazan causing in the process over 2000 casualties including several commanders and mercenaries the fmln has publicly admitted that commanders hernan solorzano dimas rodriguez jorge orlando sandoval oscar geomar ari cirilo ovidio lopez orlando morales and political officers jose santos llanes pepe and milagros alvarado judy have been killed terrorist leaders misael gallardo nicolas alberto saravia and ricardo miranda have also been killed since the beginning of the failed fmln offensive on 11 november col ponce reported that many mercenaries including some who looked european died during the clash with the army in colonia escalon ponce added that the families of these mercenaries are now inquiring about them in nicaragua col ponce believes that the sabotage which the fmln is carrying out by burning busses destroying power pylons and staging small scale attacks are merely the last kicks of a drowning person assisted by the air force the salvadoran army continues to strike at the few terrorists strongholds in the north parts of the capital and other areas in the interior ponce indicated that the fmln is spreading lies in an attempt to maintain its credibility and to cover up the heavy casualties it has taken the casualties really number over 2000 although the fmln claims only to have lost 400 people the official armed forces report issued on 30 november states that the fmln sustained 2132 killed in action during the offensive while the government lost 476 troops col ponce added that the investigation continues into the death of four people who died in the crash of a plane that was bringing arms for the fmln from nicaragua the crash occured in an isolated area of usulutan department until yesterday the fmln had not admitted that the crew of the plane carrying arms that crashed on 25 september belonged to terrorist groups according to the fmln the crew members were salvadorans the terrorists reported that the dead crewmen were pilot osvaldo alfaro aguinada also known as luis and antiaircraft gunners romel hernandez argueta helo isidro parada martinez denis and santiago rauda posada william col ponce stated that this rumor is a communist maneuver to make sure that daniel ortega does not get blamed in the light of the international pressure against him because of his subversive campaign in area countries ponce added that the current strategy of the defeated fmln is limited to talking about false victories to news media that they control so as not to demoralize their rankandfile to refuting army reports and to disseminating false figures on casualties allegedly inflicted to the army","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1022","doctext":"Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce head of the Salvadoran Joint Staff has declared that the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front lacks any possibility of initiating a new offensive due to the severe demoralization within its ranks following significant casualties He specified that these losses include nine commanders Colonel Ponce elaborated that the armed forces have defeated the FMLN in the northern zone Soyapango San Salvador San Miguel and Morazan resulting in over 2000 casualties including numerous commanders and mercenaries The FMLN has acknowledged the deaths of commanders Hernan Solorzano Dimas Rodriguez Jorge Orlando Sandoval Oscar Geomar Ari Cirilo Ovidio Lopez Orlando Morales and political officers Jose Santos Llanes Pepe and Milagros Alvarado Judy Additionally terrorist leaders Misael Gallardo Nicolas Alberto Saravia and Ricardo Miranda have been killed since the failed FMLN offensive began on November 11 Colonel Ponce reported that many mercenaries some appearing European were killed during a confrontation with the army in Colonia Escalon and their families are now seeking information in Nicaragua He believes that the FMLNs acts of sabotage such as burning buses destroying power pylons and launching minor attacks are the last kicks of a drowning entity With air force support the Salvadoran army continues to target the remaining terrorist strongholds in the north parts of the capital and other interior areas Ponce accused the FMLN of spreading falsehoods to maintain credibility and hide their heavy losses which actually number over 2000 contrary to the FMLNs claim of only 400 casualties An official armed forces report dated November 30 states that the FMLN suffered 2132 killed in action during the offensive while the government lost 476 troops Colonel Ponce also mentioned the ongoing investigation into the deaths of four individuals in a plane crash while transporting arms for the FMLN from Nicaragua which occurred in a remote area of Usulutan department As of yesterday the FMLN had not admitted that the planes crew who died in the September 25 crash were part of terrorist groups claiming they were Salvadorans The FMLN identified the deceased crew members as pilot Osvaldo Alfaro Aguinada Luis and antiaircraft gunners Romel Hernandez Argueta Helo Isidro Parada Martinez Denis and Santiago Rauda Posada William Colonel Ponce dismissed this as a communist tactic to shield Daniel Ortega from international criticism due to his subversive activities in the region He added that the FMLNs current strategy revolves around fabricating victories for controlled media to prevent demoralization within their ranks disputing army reports and disseminating false casualty figures inflicted on the army","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1023","doctext":"three members of the international peace brigades brigadas de paz internacionales assigned to guatemala were attacked yesterday by alleged criminals who stabbed them near the their brigade headquarters on mariscal street in this capital according to authorities from the international peace brigades the victims were two canadian women and an american male citizen the report states that the three members were returning to their headquarters when they were intercepted and attacked by two young men who stabbed them the aggressors first stabbed the two women in the chest causing deep wounds the american man tried to defend the two women but he suffered cuts on his hands and wrists and around his waist the international peace brigades in guatemala report states we consider that the attack on their members represents an action of intimidation against this organization and the humanitarian task it carries out in guatemala the aggressors did not ask for money or try to steal anything from the three victims during the attack the women dropped their purses and the attackers did not try to steal them we consider that this is another attack in the escalation of violence to intimidate the international peace brigades whose personnel have been receiving death threats since may two grenades were hurled at the organizations headquarters in august the international peace brigades are an international organizations that promotes the theory and practice of nonviolence seeking peace through nonviolent means this peace involves negotiation dialogue and other nonviolent methods the international peace brigades do not interfere in guatemalan domestic affairs or in the activities of any guatemalan organization they only give humanitarian help and maintain an independent attitude","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1023","doctext":"Yesterday three members of the International Peace Brigades Brigadas de Paz Internacionales stationed in Guatemala were assaulted by alleged criminals who stabbed them near their brigade headquarters on Mariscal Street in the capital According to the International Peace Brigades authorities the victims included two Canadian women and one American man The report indicates that the three were on their way back to their headquarters when two young men intercepted and attacked them The attackers first targeted the two women stabbing them in the chest and inflicting severe wounds The American man attempted to protect the women but sustained cuts on his hands wrists and around his waist The International Peace Brigades report suggests that this attack was meant to intimidate the organization and its humanitarian efforts in Guatemala During the assault the aggressors did not demand money or attempt to steal any belongings even though the women dropped their purses This incident is viewed as part of a growing trend of violence aimed at intimidating the International Peace Brigades whose staff have been receiving death threats since May In August two grenades were thrown at the organizations headquarters The International Peace Brigades are a global organization advocating for nonviolence aiming to achieve peace through negotiation dialogue and other nonviolent methods They do not interfere in Guatemalan domestic affairs or the activities of any local organizations focusing solely on providing humanitarian aid and maintaining an independent stance","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1024","doctext":"peruvian ambassador in panama mario castro arenas today asked the peruvian president to send military planes to panama to evacuate peruvian citizens who are in danger the ambassador told a local radio station that he had urged peruvian president alan garcia to send planes that could also bring food and medicine to the panamanians castro arenas who has been in lima since august this year recalled by his government said that early this morning he received a desperate call from a group of peruvian citizens who were afraid that they were about to be attacked by a mob of panamanians the ambassador explained that there is widespread looting in panama because the poorest people are hungry and he added that the situation is one of chaos and anarchy and not of tranquillity as the people in lima believe castro arenas explained that the attacks on buildings from which us soldiers are being resisted is constantly threatening the civilian population he said that he could hear the bombs going off over the telephone castro arenas said that there are approximately 3000 peruvians in panama he added that several people have sought refuge at the peruvian embassy in panama but did not specify the exact number he also said that there is no one there to take care of them according to the ambassador the peruvian diplomats are all blocked at their homes their cars have been taken away and one of them has been wounded by a gunshot castro arenas said that he is constantly receiving calls that keep him informed of what is going on in panama he said that the nations that have been showing so much concern over what is happening in panama should start urgently sending food and medicine and not stop at mere declarations","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1024","doctext":"Peruvian ambassador in Panama Mario Castro Arenas requested today that the Peruvian President deploy military aircraft to Panama for the evacuation of endangered Peruvian citizens Speaking to a local radio station the ambassador implored President Alan Garcia to dispatch planes that could also deliver food and medicine to Panamanians Castro Arenas recalled to Lima by his government since August this year recounted receiving an urgent call this morning from a group of Peruvians fearing an imminent attack by a mob of Panamanians He described the situation in Panama as rife with widespread looting driven by the desperation of the poorest citizens for food painting a picture of chaos and anarchy contrary to the belief in Lima The ambassador highlighted that the ongoing attacks on buildings where US soldiers are being resisted pose a persistent threat to civilians He mentioned hearing the bombs going off over the phone Approximately 3000 Peruvians reside in Panama he noted with several having sought refuge at the Peruvian embassy though he did not specify the number He added that there is no one there to take care of them as Peruvian diplomats are confined to their homes their cars confiscated and one diplomat injured by gunfire Castro Arenas said he remains constantly updated on the developments in Panama through phone calls He urged that nations expressing concern over Panamas situation should act promptly by sending food and medicine rather than stopping at mere statements","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1025","doctext":"the revolutionary national movement party has condemned the us military intervention in panama and said that the northern power does not have the right to violate the principle of selfdetermination an official communique of the social democratic party demands the suspension of that military intervention and respect for panamanian sovereignty and for the principles of nonintervention and selfdetermination which are recognized by the international community the us government does not have any legal right to deploy its military troops and murder civilians and soldiers who are defending their fatherland the communique states no matter who general manuel antonio noriega is panama is not under us political jurisdiction and in accordance with international law we cannot accept such acts of aggression and force the communique adds","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1025","doctext":"The Revolutionary National Movement Party has criticized the US military intervention in Panama asserting that the northern power has no authority to breach the principle of selfdetermination An official statement from the Social Democratic Party calls for an immediate halt to the military intervention and demands respect for Panamanian sovereignty and the principles of nonintervention and selfdetermination recognized globally The communique declares that the US government lacks legal grounds to deploy its military forces and kill civilians and soldiers defending their homeland Regardless of General Manuel Antonio Noriegas identity Panama is not subject to US political control and international law does not condone such acts of force and aggression the communique concludes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1026","doctext":"from 10 to 12 december presidents of five central american countries held a special meeting to mediate between the salvadoran government and guerrillas but so far no agreement has been reached by both sides on bringing about a ceasefire during christmas their 1monthlong fierce battle has left 3000 people dead and also cast a shadow over the central american peace process the current civil war in el salvador was triggered off by the destruction of the headquarters of the labor federation the countrys biggest trade union organization on 31 october an ultrarightist daretodie squad supported by the government and the military used a heavy bomb to bombard the headquarters building of the labor federation killing and wounding over 40 people including principal leaders of the federation on 2 november the guerrillas issued a statement strongly condemning the terrorist activity of the squad and declaring the cancellation of the third round of talks with the government scheduled in venezuela on the same night the guerrillas launched a largescale offensive to eliminate fascism about 8000 guerrillas swiftly captured many towns and strategic positions northwest of the capital and cut key communications lines between the capital and the hinterland in the meantime they also attacked some 50 government army bases and police stations in the hinterland thus controlling 30 percent of the countrys territory they have established local peoples governments in 8 of the 14 provinces throughout the country during this period the government dispatched armored cars and air force units to carry out counterattacks they wantonly bombarded the residential areas near the capital city occupied by the guerrillas after 8 days of fierce battle the guerrillas shot down 12 government fighter planes and helicopters destroyed 34 tanks armored cars and patrol cars and captured a large amount of arms and ammunition subsequently battles continued in regions outside the capital city since early december both sides have engaged in fierce battles in the capital city and the hinterland the guerrillas used mortars to attack the building of the government army general staff headquarters the us embassy and the presidential restaurant whereas the government army dispatched planes to bombard the guerrilla positions fierce battles have also broken out in chalatenango san miguel and other towns thereby causing heavy casualties and property losses this war has deeprooted causes el salvador is a small country with an area of 21000 square km and a population of 5 million during this 10yearlong war 70000 people have died and the national economy has been seriously destroyed the ultrarightist nationalist republican alliance arena won the general election early this year thus aggravating the conflict between the guerrillas and the government prior to the election the guerrillas put forward a peace proposal demanding six months posponement of the election so as to make their participation possible but this proposal was rejected by the government because almost half of the voters did not vote the guerrillas declared it did not recognize the cristiani government pressed by domestic public opinion and urged by the central american peace agreement the government and the guerrillas held two rounds of talks in september and october during their talks the guerrillas demanded that the government stop its suppression introduce political economic and judicial reforms reorganize the armed forces and punish the daretodie squad the government insisted that the guerrillas should lay down their arms before reforms were carried out the hardline position of the government reflected the established policy of the ruling party which has all along stood for ruling the country by military means advocated the suppression of democratic forces and supported the daretodie squad in carrying out assassination a university president in central america was assassinated by the squad for criticizing the ultrarightist policy of the ruling party recently the ruling party supported the daretodie squad in attacking the labor federations building this ignited the current civil war and undermined the peace process in the country the guerrillas issued a statement on 12 december condemning the meeting of the five heads of state for being partial to the ultrarightist salvadorian government they made it clear that they would not accept any effort to dissolve the guerrilla forces and would carry on their struggle continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1026","doctext":"Between December 10 and 12 presidents from five Central American nations convened a special meeting to mediate between the Salvadoran government and guerrillas However no ceasefire agreement for Christmas has been reached and their fierce monthlong conflict has resulted in 3000 deaths and threatened the Central American peace process The civil war in El Salvador began when the headquarters building of the labor federation the countrys largest trade union was destroyed On October 31 a governmentbacked ultrarightist daretodie squad used a heavy bomb to attack the federations headquarters killing and injuring over 40 people including key leaders In response the guerrillas condemned this terrorist act and canceled their planned third round of talks with the government in Venezuela On the same night the guerrillas launched a major offensive to combat fascism swiftly capturing numerous towns and strategic points northwest of the capital disrupting key communication lines They also attacked about 50 government army and police bases in rural areas controlling 30 of the countrys territory and establishing local governments in 8 out of 14 provinces The government retaliated with armored cars and air force units bombarding residential areas near the capital held by guerrillas After eight days of intense fighting the guerrillas downed 12 government aircraft destroyed 34 tanks armored cars and patrol vehicles and seized substantial arms and ammunition Clashes continued outside the capital with both sides engaged in heavy combat in the capital and hinterlands since early December Guerrillas used mortars to target the government army general staff headquarters the US embassy and the presidential restaurant while the government bombed guerrilla positions Fierce battles erupted in Chalatenango San Miguel and other towns causing significant casualties and property damage This war has deeprooted causes El Salvador a small country with 21000 square km and 5 million people has seen 70000 deaths and severe economic destruction over the past decade The ultrarightist Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA won the recent general election escalating the conflict Before the election the guerrillas proposed a sixmonth postponement for peace talks but the government rejected it With nearly half the electorate abstaining the guerrillas refused to recognize the Cristiani government Pressured by domestic opinion and the Central American peace agreement both sides held talks in September and October where guerrillas demanded an end to suppression reforms reorganization of armed forces and punishment for the daretodie squad The government insisted on guerrilla disarmament before reforms The ruling partys hardline stance favoring military rule and suppression of democratic forces has consistently supported the daretodie squad in assassinations A Central American university president was killed for criticizing the ruling partys ultrarightist policies The recent attack on the labor federations building by the ruling partybacked squad sparked the civil war and disrupted the peace process On December 12 the guerrillas condemned the fivestate meeting for siding with the ultrarightist Salvadoran government and declared their continued resistance rejecting any efforts to disband their forces","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1027","doctext":"guatemalan christian democratic president vinicio cerezo today called the guatemalan people to think during christmas about the panamanian salvadoran and romanian people who are experiencing a difficult situation during a message delivered through a national network cerezo said that christmas is a special time to sit around with the family and reflect upon the future and the goals one wishes to attain president cerezo said i would like to reflect with you because when one takes a look around the world one sees the great difficulties that many countries have been experiencing to achieve and build democracy cerezo mentioned the case of romania where workers who were demonstrating to demand wage increases and a democratizing process were shot by the security forces resulting in thousands of dead and wounded cerezo also talked about the crisis panama is currently experiencing and said that now the panamanian people are going to have a very sad christmas and will face many difficulties to get food president cerezo stressed that problems should be solved through dialogue that war should be avoided and that guatemala must prevent disaster from reaching the country as has happened in other nations cerezo admitted that guatemala is paying a high price to solve its economic situation but he stressed that all the nations of the world had to pay high prices to be able to make progress cerezo stressed that japan which is one of the most developed countries of the world experienced a world war germany also experienced difficult times and learned the lesson that the war did not bring any benefits to them cerezo said that the 4 years of his government which was inaugurated in january 1986 have been truly interesting he said that he has faced problems and that he has been criticized but he added that the crisis however is being solved through dialogue president cerezo added that the economic measures adopted by his government have increased the cost of living cerezo said that guatemala is one of the three latin american countries that have registered economic growth because there are more businesses stores and employment here","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1027","doctext":"Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo from the Christian Democratic Party urged the citizens of Guatemala to reflect on the plight of the people in Panama El Salvador and Romania during this Christmas season In a national broadcast Cerezo emphasized that Christmas is a time for family gatherings and contemplating future aspirations He expressed a desire to share in this reflection noting the severe challenges many nations face in their quest for democracy Highlighting Romanias situation he condemned the violent suppression of workers demanding higher wages and democratic reforms which resulted in numerous casualties Cerezo also commented on Panamas current crisis predicting a bleak Christmas for Panamanians who will struggle to find food He underscored the importance of resolving conflicts through dialogue and avoiding war stressing that Guatemala must avert disasters seen in other countries Acknowledging the economic hardships Guatemala endures Cerezo pointed out that every nation striving for progress has paid a steep price He cited Japan and Germany as examples noting their lessons learned from the ravages of war Reflecting on his fouryear tenure since January 1986 Cerezo described it as profoundly challenging yet interesting acknowledging the criticisms and problems faced but asserting that crises are being addressed through dialogue He admitted that his governments economic policies have raised the cost of living but he proudly mentioned Guatemalas economic growth marked by an increase in businesses stores and employment positioning it among the few Latin American countries with such progress","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1028","doctext":"ecuadoran embassy sources have reported that 55 ecuadoreans including ecuadoran agriculture minister mario jalil were evacuated last night from panama in an airplane from their country the airplane which is the first to land in panama after the us military intervention landed a cargo of medicine at omar torrijos international airport after first having landed at the us howard air base an ecuadoran diplomat said that the airport smelled of dead bodies the nearby tocumen air base was the battleground for harsh clashes between us and panamanian troops and it was bombed by the united states an airplane from mexico also arrived in panama last night bringing food and medicine but with the purpose of evacuating mexican citizens back to their country other airplanes from spain colombia germany and several other european and latin american countries are waiting for us southern command authorization to enter panamanian air space and land in panama","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1028","doctext":"According to sources from the Ecuadorian embassy 55 Ecuadorians including Agriculture Minister Mario Jalil were flown out of Panama last night on an Ecuadorian plane This aircraft the first to land in Panama following the US military intervention delivered a shipment of medicine at Omar Torrijos International Airport after initially stopping at the US Howard Air Base An Ecuadorian diplomat mentioned that there was a strong odor of dead bodies at the airport The nearby Tocumen Air Base witnessed intense battles between US and Panamanian forces and was bombed by the US A Mexican plane also landed in Panama last night carrying food and medicine and intending to evacuate Mexican nationals Planes from Spain Colombia Germany and various European and Latin American countries are awaiting permission from the US Southern Command to enter Panamanian airspace and land in Panama","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1029","doctext":"foreign minister hernan felipe errazuriz has made it clear that the chilean community and diplomatic personnel in romania are safe and sound the foreign minister also pointed out that the cuban government of fidel castro is the only one in the world along with albania that has not understood that there are new winds of liberty and progress blowing the foreign minister pointed out that it is quite normal for fidel castro to ignore this fact because he has been in power for the past 30 years regarding chiles relations with panama the foreign minister said that he is very satisfied that the situation is returning to normal in that country he also said that it is a very positive sign that ships with chilean exports will be able to resume normal use of the panama canal beginning on 27 december as these ships had been held back","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1029","doctext":"Hernan Felipe Errazuriz the foreign minister has assured that the Chilean community and embassy staff in Romania are safe He also criticized the Cuban government under Fidel Castro stating that Cuba and Albania are the only countries that have not recognized the global shift towards liberty and progress Errazuriz attributed Castros ignorance to his 30year rule On the topic of Chiles relations with Panama the foreign minister expressed satisfaction with the normalization of the situation there He highlighted the positive development that Chilean export ships would be able to use the Panama Canal as usual from December 27 after facing delays","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1030","doctext":"when i apply all my argumentative and rethorical energy to the subject of panama and i do so with absolute sincerity not simply to take a stance but because as a latin american i feel greatly offended in a way that you could not understand i feel terribly offended if i make demands and if i condemn i know that nobody will quickly follow me down this road of firmness and condemnation but this is a secondary aspect i wish i were followed but if am not this does not detract from the justice of what i am doing one tries to do what is intrinsically good not simply what one can necessarily win reporter question indistinct garcia pardon me it would be worse if you didnt do it it would be less effective though it would be somewhat effective dont be unjust it would be even less effective if we all remained silent and said yes uncle sam you are the master and we must obey we are the uncle tom in latin america reporter question indistinct garcia look i dont expectchanges thought we dont have to mix them passage indistinct we continue our negotiation with the imf and that to me still seems very positive may it not turn out as the illusion i had that relations were changing at the poltical level first i would not allow a hardening of peru attitude toward the united states there is a hardening when one slaps someone else in the face in this case we have a concrete subject of discussion there is a great issue to discuss between latin america and the united states you dont have the right to invade who called you endara himself had to say because he knows what the panamanian people thinking though a percentage of them are indifferent that he did not call them do you know what that means president endara says that he didnt call for the invasion this should be automatically understood for some reason he said it so i would not call it a hardening i beg you to understand the exact shade of the term we are energic in opposing a concrete fact but what do the people of new hampshire the people of california the people of georgia the people of jefferson of whitman of linclon that great defender of human rights and racial equality what have they have to do with that act we have to respect the greatness of the united states from latin america the united states is seen in various ways for the time being i see it as the rome of the modern world i have always thought that the latin americans must be understood inside the united states the latin american experience has to seen inside the united states then a sound relationshinp will emerge between the two continents because the united states is the rome of the modern world for the capacity of its atomic legions for their having concentrated science and philosophy although both were brought over from europe as the romans brought them from greece for their having generated an extraordinary technology and for their being a democracy the united states must be respected we will have to distinguish all that from a particular act by the us administration this is why we say americans referring to the people of the united states and say yankee to define some acts by the us administration so i dont believe sir that there is a hardening and i also believe that they understand it very well i believe they understand me when i tell them that i cannot sit at the table with them when they are killing panamanian people let the ministers the police chiefs the prosecutors the attorney generals sit at a table that is good but the representative of the nation do you understand what i mean i think this is a good opportunity to explain it i do not believe it would be a bad thing for mr mantilla to sit with mr bennett or with the justice minister of colombia i do not believe this would be bad this is the proof that we want to continue the antidrug plan but those who personify the nation cannot meet we cannot do so under the present circumstances so this is not hardening as for the imf i believe that it is an absolutely different matter these matters are well differentiated i am not here as a demagogue as some right wing media assert those people are fightened when i draw a lot of people despite my poltical decline i am not being a demagogue and i am not here because the best way to win votes is to indulge in antiamerican politics from here until 28 july 1990 i will not lapse into that irresponsibility here we have a concrete fact that has nothing to do with our cultural commercial political and economic relations with organizations where the united states may or may not have influence i separate things very well continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1030","doctext":"When I channel all my argumentative and rhetorical strength towards the issue of Panama I do so with utmost sincerity It is not just a stance as a Latin American I feel deeply offended in a way that might be hard for others to grasp I feel greatly insulted Even if I make demands and voice condemnation Im aware that few will join me on this path of firmness and reproach But this is a minor concern While I wish for support its absence does not undermine the justice of my actions One aims to pursue what is inherently right not merely what one can easily achieve Reporter question indistinct Garcia Excuse me It would be worse if you didnt It would be less effective but still somewhat effective Dont be unfair It would be even less effective if we all remained silent saying Yes Uncle Sam you are the master and we must obey We are the Uncle Tom of Latin America Reporter question indistinct Garcia Look I dont expect changes thought we shouldnt mix them passage indistinct We continue our negotiations with the IMF which still seems very positive to me Hopefully this doesnt turn out like my illusion that political relations were improving Firstly I wouldnt allow Peru to harden its stance against the United States Hardening occurs when one slaps another in the face Here we have a specific topic for discussion There is a significant issue to debate between Latin America and the United States You have no right to invade Who invited you Endara himself had to clarifysince he understands the sentiments of the Panamanian people though some are indifferentthat he did not call for the invasion Do you understand what that means President Endara stated that he didnt request the invasion This should be selfevident He had a reason for saying it So I wouldnt call it hardening Please grasp the precise nuance of the term We are forceful in opposing a concrete fact but what do the people of New Hampshire California Georgia Jefferson Whitman or Lincolnthe great champion of human rights and racial equalityhave to do with that act We must respect the greatness of the United States From Latin America the United States is seen in multiple ways Currently I view it as the Rome of the modern world Ive always believed that Latin Americans must be understood within the United States The Latin American experience needs to be recognized within the US then a sound relationship will develop between the two continents Because the United States is the Rome of the modern worlddue to its atomic legions its concentrated science and philosophy transferred from Europe just as the Romans brought them from Greece its extraordinary technology and its democracythe United States deserves respect We must distinguish this from specific actions by the US administration Hence we refer to Americans when talking about the people of the United States and use Yankee to describe certain actions by the US administration So I dont believe there is a hardening and I think they understand this well They comprehend me when I say I cant sit at the table with them while they are killing Panamanians Let the ministers police chiefs prosecutors and attorney generals meet That is acceptable But the nations representative Do you understand my point This is a good opportunity to explain it I dont think it would be detrimental for Mr Mantilla to meet with Mr Bennett or with Colombias justice minister I dont see this as negative This shows our commitment to the antidrug plan But national representatives must not meet under the current conditions So this is not hardening Regarding the IMF I believe it is an entirely separate issue These matters are distinctly different I am not here to be a demagogue contrary to what some rightwing media claim Those people are scared because I attract large crowds despite my political decline I am not being a demagogue nor am I here to gain votes by indulging in antiAmerican rhetoric until July 28 1990 I will not fall into that irresponsibility Here we have a concrete issue unconnected to our cultural commercial political and economic relationships with organizations where the United States might or might not have influence I distinguish these matters very clearly","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1031","doctext":"the argentine chamber of deputies today strongly repudiated the us military intervention in panama by approving a declaration sponsored by the justicialist party pj and the radical civic union ucr blocs the proposal met with strong opposition from the democratic centrist union ucede deputies the declaration proposed by pj deputy juan pablo cafiero calls for the immediate withdrawal of the us troops that invaded panama to oust general manuel noriegas government it also urges the united states to strictly comply with the torrijoscarter treaties on the future of the panama canal the declaration rejects all types of dictatorial regimes implicitly referring to noriega this statement was included in the declaration at the suggestion of federal party deputy ruth monjardin after obtaining the support of jose manzano the speaker for the pj bloc saturnino arana pj chairman of the foreign relations committee and ucr deputy dante caputo the declaration also received the support of intransigent party deputy oscar alende christian democratic party deputy hector gatti and popular democratic party deputy alberto aramouni deputy luis zamora of the movement toward socialism rejected the declaration on the grounds that it was meaningless to ask anything of a country that is killing panamanians the ucede opposed the declaration and bloc speaker federico clerici was mocked by pj and ucr deputies when he read an alternate declaration prepared by ucede deputy adelina dalessio de viola which urged the governments of both the united states and panama to stop using violence ucede deputy francisco duranona y vedia criticized the declaration by stating that it implied support for general noriegas regime deputy federico zamora also from the ucede lamented that there are so many forgetful people here a lot is being said about what happened in panama but nothing is being said about romania former foreign minister and ucr deputy dante caputo supported the declaration and said that to accept the us invasion would be tantamount to admitting that the end justifies the means adding that such ideas must be rejected even though panama may have had an illegal dictatorial and corrupt government toward the end of the debate pj bloc speaker jose manzano said that by criticizing this savagery we seek to help relations between the united states and latin america le hacemos un favor a la relacion de estados unidos con america latina he added that the united states has different standards for the desire for freedom of tall blond east germans and of short dark panamanians","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1031","doctext":"Today the Argentine Chamber of Deputies strongly repudiated the US military intervention in Panama by passing a declaration proposed by the Justicialist Party PJ and the Radical Civic Union UCR blocs This proposal faced significant opposition from the Democratic Centrist Union UCEDE deputies The declaration introduced by PJs Juan Pablo Cafiero demanded the immediate withdrawal of US troops that had invaded Panama to depose General Manuel Noriegas government It also called on the United States to strictly comply with the TorrijosCarter treaties concerning the Panama Canals future Furthermore it denounced all forms of dictatorial regimes indirectly referencing Noriega This clause was included at the suggestion of Federal Party Deputy Ruth Monjardin with support from PJ bloc speaker Jose Manzano Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Saturnino Arana PJ and UCR Deputy Dante Caputo The declaration also garnered support from Intransigent Party Deputy Oscar Alende Christian Democratic Party Deputy Hector Gatti and Popular Democratic Party Deputy Alberto Aramouni However Deputy Luis Zamora of the Movement Toward Socialism rejected the declaration arguing that it was futile to ask anything of a country that is killing Panamanians UCEDE opposed the declaration and their bloc speaker Federico Clerici faced ridicule from PJ and UCR deputies when he read an alternate declaration by UCEDE Deputy Adelina Dalessio de Viola which urged the US and Panama governments to stop using violence UCEDE Deputy Francisco Duranona y Vedia criticized the declaration claiming it implied support for Noriegas regime UCEDEs Federico Zamora lamented the focus on Panama noting that nothing is being said about Romania Former Foreign Minister and UCR Deputy Dante Caputo supported the declaration stating that accepting the US invasion would mean endorsing the notion that the end justifies the means a concept he rejected despite Panamas illegal dictatorial and corrupt government Toward the debates end PJ bloc speaker Jose Manzano remarked that by criticizing this savagery we aim to aid USLatin American relations adding that the US had different standards for the freedom aspirations of tall blond East Germans compared to short dark Panamanians","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1032","doctext":"a bomb exploded in the bathroom of the chileanus cultural institute at 1467 moneda street while 360 students were in the building the police have said that the bomb contained 1 kg of explosives made up of ammonium gelignite and anfo ammonium nitrate fuel oil the bomb was set off by a fuse system the bomb caused serious damage to the 5thfloor mens room the police reported that the explosion caused a panic but no casualties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1032","doctext":"A bomb exploded in the bathroom of the ChileanUS cultural institute at 1467 Moneda Street while 360 students were present The police reported that the bomb contained 1 kg of explosives composed of ammonium gelignite and ANFO ammonium nitratefuel oil and was triggered by a fuse system The bombing caused significant damage to the mens room on the 5th floor The police noted that the explosion led to a panic among those inside the building but fortunately no casualties occurred","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1033","doctext":"father jose maria tojeira sj society of jesus the jesuit provincial spokesman for central america has released a note denying inexact reports on the case of the murdered jesuit priests he said that they not were marxist guerrilla sympathizers the note reads as follows 23 december 1989 prov 26489 director dutriz director of la prensa grafica san salvador dear mrdirector the newspaper which you direct on 21 december 1989 published on pages 6 and 7 two articles on the six jesuit priests that were murdered on 16 november these articles are written in such a way that they distort the reality of the case or they incorrectly describe the activity of the society of jesus on page 6 an article entitled fratricidal struggle which is signed by mr luis pazos says that the priests were marxist guerrilla sympathizers and that the university in which they work is known in el salvador as an intellectual center for guerrillas the article speaks of these priests neomarxistphilosophical position which is contrary to christian doctrine i wish to state that 1 the murdered priests were not sympathizers of the marxist guerrillas they only tried to talk with the different sectors in conflict in el salvador seeking to mediate in an effort to find peace with justice 2 perhaps some people in el salvador consider the uca central american university as an intellectual center for guerrillas but there are also many people who think that the uca courageously follows the churchs social doctrine this statement if made without the reservation that it only represents the views of a group of people and the fact that the article forgets to mention the many others do not believe is in our opinion a manipulation of the truth 3 the position of the priests was not neomarxist in the philosophical field father ellacuria came from the school of the spanish philosopher zubiri whose thoughts were deeply rooted in christian philosophy father amando lopez wrote his doctoral thesis on the spanish philosopher and priest amor ruibal the zubirian inclination of father ellacuria was internationally known in most philosophical schools those who accuse the murdered priests of having neomarxist philosophical positions are publicly acknowledging their ignorance 4 statements such as these which were repeated in other media before the murder of the priests partly promoted their murder we therefore consider their repetition to be a very serious matter on page 7 and in an editorial article the newspaper mentions the need to avoid the damage caused by private pseudoinvestigations wherever they might come from on this statement i want to simply add that in a case like this the injured party has every right both in el salvador and in any other part of the world to conduct its own private investigation furthermore unless publicly and irrefutably proven harmful no one has the right to condemn it in advance saying that it is playing detectives i beg of you mr director based on the right to reply and the justice that the murdered jesuits and those who believe in them deserve that you publish this clarifications in your newspaper with the same desire to reach your readers as those who wrote the articles yours truly father jose maria tojeira society of jesus provincial","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1033","doctext":"Father Jose Maria Tojeira SJ of the Society of Jesus the Jesuit Provincial spokesman for Central America has issued a statement addressing inaccuracies reported about the murdered Jesuit priests He clarified that the priests were not sympathizers of the Marxist guerrillas The statement dated December 23 1989 and addressed to Director Dutriz of La Prensa Grafica in San Salvador addresses articles published on December 21 1989 These articles appearing on pages 6 and 7 misrepresent the case and the activities of the Society of Jesus An article titled Fratricidal Struggle by Luis Pazos claims the priests were Marxist guerrilla sympathizers and labels the university they worked at as an intellectual center for guerrillas It also incorrectly describes the priests philosophical positions as neomarxist and contrary to Christian doctrine Father Tojeira emphasized that the murdered priests sought to mediate between conflicting parties in El Salvador to achieve peace with justice He noted that while some may view the Central American University UCA as a guerrilla intellectual center many believe it adheres to the Churchs social doctrine The articles failure to represent diverse opinions is considered a manipulation of the truth He refuted claims of the priests neomarxist positions highlighting Father Ellacurias affiliation with the Spanish philosopher Zubiri and Father Amando Lopezs doctoral work on Amor Ruibal The Zubirian leanings of Father Ellacuria were internationally recognized in philosophical circles and accusations of neomarxist positions reveal ignorance He also stated that repeated false statements before the priests murder contributed to their deaths making their repetition gravely serious On page 7 an editorial mentions the dangers of private pseudoinvestigations Father Tojeira asserted the right of the injured party to conduct its own investigation emphasizing it should not be condemned without irrefutable proof of harm He urged the director based on the right to reply and justice for the murdered Jesuits to publish these clarifications with the same intent to reach readers as those who wrote the original articles Sincerely Father Jose Maria Tojeira Society of Jesus Provincial","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1034","doctext":"countrymen now that the new year is just moments away we appear before the nation as we have done in the previous years of our administration to express our most sincere wishes for the personal wellbeing of all honduran people our greatest wish is for each individual in the nation without exception to enjoy well being and peace at home we can affirm that during our tenure we have constantly striven toward the higher goals of collective progress and wellbeing in the specific situations we have faced during these 4 years of government situations that are natural to a developing country like ours on 25 january 1990 we will present to congress a report summing up the achievements made during our administration thus all the people will be truthfully informed of our accomplishments and of the projects that have been undertaken so that the honduran people can develop material and social conditions in accordance with the historical evolution to which we aspire both as individuals and as a state passage omitted we have expressed our desire for peace at six central american summits where we defended the democratic processes and condemned any form of totalitarianism as well as the terrorist actions that have caused many deaths and brought sorrow to the central american people i am proud to say that the tela summit has contributed to the search for peace and democracy in central america especially in those countries plagued by violence we have always maintained that great sacrifices are necessary if we are to make social progress and we have constantly worked to establish the necessary conditions for the countrys development our achievements are lasting and have given the country better prospects for the future that has been our main objective we did not resort to demagoguery and we spoke the truth during the electoral campaign and later as the leader of the nations destiny so as not to create false expectations among the people passage omitted i want to reassert that once i step down from the presidency i will continue from the private sector to strive for the unity of the honduran people so that with effort and work we may improve our living standards passage omitted finally i want to express my sincere desire for success for the wellbeing of the fatherland to rafael leonardo callejas romero who will take office as president on 27 january l990 thank you very much","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1034","doctext":"Fellow citizens as the new year approaches we stand before you as we have done annually during our administration to extend our heartfelt wishes for the personal wellbeing of everyone in Honduras Our deepest hope is that every individual in the country without exception experiences wellbeing and home tranquility Throughout our tenure we have relentlessly aimed for the highest objectives of collective progress and welfare navigating the specific challenges typical of a developing nation like ours over these four years On January 25 1990 we will submit a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the accomplishments of our administration This will ensure that all our citizens are genuinely informed about our achievements and the initiatives undertaken to foster material and social development in line with our historical aspirations as individuals and as a state We have consistently advocated for peace at six Central American summits where we supported democratic processes and denounced any form of totalitarianism and terrorist acts that have claimed many lives and brought sorrow to Central Americans I am proud to note that the Tela Summit has been instrumental in the pursuit of peace and democracy especially in violencestricken nations We have always believed that significant sacrifices are necessary for social progress and we have tirelessly worked to create conditions conducive to national development Our successes are enduring and have provided our country with better future prospects which has been our primary goal We avoided demagoguery and spoke the truth during the electoral campaign and throughout my leadership to prevent false hopes among the populace I want to reaffirm that after my presidential term ends I will continue to work from the private sector to promote unity among Hondurans striving to enhance our living standards through effort and labor Lastly I wish to convey my sincere hopes for success and national wellbeing to Rafael Leonardo Callejas Romero who will assume the presidency on January 27 1990 Thank you very much","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1035","doctext":"the press and information directorate of the presidency announces to the nicaraguan people and to the international community that according to preliminary reports on 1 january at 1930 a group of counterrevolutionary mercenaries financed by the us government ambushed members of a religious group headed by msgr pablo smith bishop of the bluefields apostolic vicariate in a place known as ojo de agua located between aranchamba and coperna northern atlantic region resulting in the death of nuns maureen connaly an american citizen and teresa rosales misquita bishop pablo smith and francisca colomer misquita were seriously wounded this is part of the escalation of violence by the us government which invaded panama and conducted a military incursion into the home of the nicaraguan ambassador in that country the nicaraguan government condemns these serious incidents which endanger the peace efforts conducted by the central american presidents and supported by the nicaraguan people nicaraguan president daniel ortega saavedra calls on the international community and on the countrys political and social forces to condemn this brutal crime perpetrated against religious people this action is similar to the assassination of the six jesuit priests perpetrated in san salvador on 16 november 1989 by the salvadoran army which just as the counterrevolution and the other rightist nicaraguan forces defends the aggressive policies of the united states managua 2 january 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1035","doctext":"The Directorate of Press and Information of the Presidency informs the Nicaraguan public and the global community that preliminary reports indicate that on January 1 at 1930 hours a group of counterrevolutionary mercenaries funded by the US government ambushed a religious group led by Msgr Pablo Smith bishop of the Bluefields Apostolic Vicariate in a location called Ojo de Agua situated between Aranchamba and Coperna in the Northern Atlantic Region This attack resulted in the deaths of American nun Maureen Connaly and Teresa Rosales Misquita Bishop Pablo Smith and Francisca Colomer Misquita sustained serious injuries This incident is part of an escalation of violence by the US government which has previously invaded Panama and carried out a military raid on the residence of the Nicaraguan ambassador there The Nicaraguan government strongly condemns these grave incidents which jeopardize peace efforts by Central American leaders supported by the Nicaraguan populace President Daniel Ortega Saavedra urges the international community as well as political and social entities within Nicaragua to denounce this heinous crime against religious individuals This action echoes the assassination of six Jesuit priests in San Salvador on November 16 1989 by the Salvadoran army which like the counterrevolutionary forces and other rightwing Nicaraguan factions backs the aggressive policies of the United States Managua January 2 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1036","doctext":"the blow dealt to the latin american conscience by the us intervention in panama is about to deflate the optimistic hopes for a joint struggle against the drug trade even george bushs 15 february meeting in cartagena de indias colombia with the presidents of bolivia peru and colombia the leading producers of coca leaves is in jeopardy peruvian chief executive alan garcia made it known that he will not attend the meeting in protest of the panama invasion bolivian president jaime paz zamora is being questioned by the bolivian supreme court over the extradition to the united states of former colonel luis arce gomez the court regards paz zamoras decision on this matter as undue exercise of jurisdictional powers and an attack on the judicial branch bolivian chief justice edgar oblitas charged that the extradition of arce gomez who was a notorious drug trafficker an executioner and a plotter has prevented the authorities from clearing up several recent events in bolivian history which thus remain just partially known for its part colombia reacted with surprise and indignation to reports that the united states plans to establish airspace and naval patrols within colombian jurisdiction without consulting with bogota the white house in washington stated later that the patrols will take place over international waters and that they will entail concerted actions it is known however that an eventual blockade of the colombian coast is part of a package of special measures coordinated by us defense secretary dick cheney the colombian police who have been credited with seizing 80 percent of the total annual amount of cocaine seized worldwide have in recent weeks dealt severe blows to the medellin cartel drug lords the punitive us action would in practice entail that the united states does not recognize these achievements and would create an embarrassing situation for president virgilio barco in a year when colombians will elect a new president members of congress mayors departmental deputies and councilmen the claim that the action is intended to more effectively prevent the drug trade is highly suspicious taking into account that it will not be matched by equivalent stiff measures in the country holding the world record in drug consumption and that us troops are currently occupying colombias neighboring country panama where does the us desire to chase criminals end and where does its imperialist desire to limit latin american sovereignty and to decide the fate of our peoples start the panamanian case is an example it is not not only legitimate but necessary for us to be distrustful","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1036","doctext":"The US intervention in Panama has significantly undermined Latin American hopes for a unified fight against drug trafficking The scheduled meeting on February 15 in Cartagena de Indias Colombia between George Bush and the presidents of Bolivia Peru and Colombia key coca leaf producers is now uncertain Peruvian President Alan Garcia has declared he will boycott the meeting in protest of the Panama invasion In Bolivia President Jaime Paz Zamora is under scrutiny by the Supreme Court for the extradition of former colonel Luis Arce Gomez to the US The court sees this as an overreach of his powers and a challenge to judicial authority Chief Justice Edgar Oblitas criticized the extradition stating it hindered the resolution of recent historical events in Bolivia leaving them partly unresolved Meanwhile Colombia expressed shock and outrage over US plans to establish air and naval patrols in its jurisdiction without prior consultation The US later clarified that these patrols would occur in international waters and involve cooperative actions However it is noted that a potential blockade of the Colombian coast is part of a strategy coordinated by US Defense Secretary Dick Cheney Despite significant successes by Colombian police against the Medellin cartel the US actions seem to disregard these efforts posing an awkward challenge for President Virgilio Barco in an election year The rationale that this move aims to curb drug trafficking is dubious especially since it is not accompanied by equally stringent measures in the US the largest drug consumer Moreover US troops are currently in Panama a neighboring country This raises questions about the true intent of the US actions where does the pursuit of criminals end and the imperialistic goal to control Latin American sovereignty begin The situation in Panama serves as a clear example justifying the regions mistrust","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1037","doctext":"five colombian citizens and two argentines including a woman have been identified as the individuals allegedly responsible for the theft of a latn national air transport company plane in the chaco region on 3 january the argentine woman was working in a hotel and her accomplices entered the country as tourists in august according to their hotel registration forms some of them are veterinarians and others are tour guides according to a report on the stolen twoengine latn cessna released during a news conference at the investigative police department this morning it is not known if the plane was insured the individuals who participated in the theft were identified as colombian citizens juan jose gill 33 jorge quevedo paredes juan carlos marin alberto echeverry and alvaro humberto basto mancera and argentine citizens miguel angel anzevino and silvana alejandra novillo 24 passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1037","doctext":"On January 3 five Colombian nationals and two Argentinians among them a woman were identified as the suspects behind the theft of a LATN airplane in the Chaco region The Argentinian woman employed at a hotel and her accomplices who entered the country as tourists in August were implicated Their hotel records list some of them as veterinarians and others as tour guides During a news conference at the investigative police department this morning it was reported that it remains unclear whether the stolen twinengine LATN Cessna was insured The suspects were identified as Colombians Juan Jose Gill 33 Jorge Quevedo Paredes Juan Carlos Marin Alberto Echeverry and Alvaro Humberto Basto Mancera and Argentinians Miguel Angel Anzevino and 24yearold Silvana Alejandra Novillo","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1038","doctext":"the violent and surprising events in venezuela and argentina earlier in the year which resulted in thousands killed are an indication of what will happen in coming years with its interventionist policy the united states has negated our peoples self determination and embittered the relations between the countries in the area by preventing the social forces from acting freely the united states prolongs the war and eliminates the possibility of achieving true democratization the us imperialist policy has weakened in the decade ending today latin americanism has advanced and the time of a docile and puppet continent has been left behind latin american interests and social forces have matured despite 30 years of invasion and commercial freezing cuba is still unbeaten nicaragua has resisted has defeated 10 years of war waged by mercenaries and is preparing to legitimize its revolution in el salvador the 10 years of counterinsurgency with which the united states has tried to defeat us and which the united states has tried to impose on us have failed the insurgency problems that were previously resolved with a few advisers and in a couple of years remain unsettled in el salvador despite a 3 billion aid package nearly 1000 advisers and 10 years of bloody war in the past the problem of panama would have been settled with a coup in a few hours time but now 2 years of economic freezing subversion businessmens strikes attacks and thwarted coups were necessary finally the united states had to use 30000 men destroy a country and fight for 1 week to bring to submission an army and a military head they themselves had trained latin americanism is on its way forward the decade now beginning belongs to latin america the struggle in our continent is of an antiimperialist nature our struggle as everyone knows started in central america 10 years ago with the triumph of the sandinist revolution and the beginning of war in our country this has turned the region into a true vietnam during this decade because of all this the sacrifice that our struggle entails is great and the process is complex because both the struggle and the process occur in a changing world situation while in eastern europe the areas of influence are disappearing and the peoples self determination is opening to an unhindered path the us empire walks in the opposite direction and clings to its neocolonial domination of latin america and the caribbean what is at stake in el salvador is not precisely communism or capitalism but democracy and the continents independence latin america aspires not to a restricted society but to a selfsufficient development and internal social balance with the participation of many social sectors the central american societies appear to be polarized in the eyes of both employers and workers but the need for independence will coalesce all of these forces in this context our struggle which is essentially for self determination and democracy is in the capitalist world the spearhead of the struggle of all latin american and third world countries which demand these transformations all that our people have done these years and all that has been constructed by our combatants military commanders political leaders and those who have worked either as diplomats or guerrillas has now become very significant the changes in strategy the reshuffling of plans the heroic resistance of the masses the unity of the revolutionary movement the political ideological flexibility the definition of a political platform adapted to the demand of the struggle the large number of both local and international relations that have been established and all that has been constructed with the blood of the best children of the people constitute our full contribution to the construction of democracy and sovereignty in el salvador and latin america and help make the peoples victory more likely than ever continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1038","doctext":"The shocking and violent incidents in Venezuela and Argentina earlier this year which resulted in thousands of deaths foreshadow future events The United States with its interventionist policies has undermined the selfdetermination of our nations and strained relations within the region By stifling social movements the US extends the conflict and thwarts true democratization Over the past decade US imperialism has weakened while Latin Americanism has progressed leaving behind an era of subservience Latin American interests and social movements have matured Despite 30 years of invasion and economic isolation Cuba remains undefeated Nicaragua has withstood and triumphed over a decade of mercenary warfare and is now preparing to solidify its revolution In El Salvador the US has failed to quash the insurgency despite a 3 billion aid package nearly 1000 advisers and a decade of brutal warfare Previously issues in Panama might have been resolved with a quick coup but now it required two years of economic sanctions subversion strikes assaults and failed coups Ultimately the US had to deploy 30000 troops devastate the country and engage in a weeklong conflict to subdue an army and a military leader they had trained Latin Americanism is advancing and the coming decade belongs to Latin America The struggle on our continent is fundamentally antiimperialist Our battle which began in Central America a decade ago with the Sandinist revolutions victory and the onset of war in our country has transformed the region into a true Vietnam over the past ten years Consequently our struggle requires significant sacrifice and is complex due to the changing global situation While Eastern Europe sees the dissolution of spheres of influence and the emergence of selfdetermination the US clings to its neocolonial domination of Latin America and the Caribbean The conflict in El Salvador is not about communism or capitalism but about democracy and the continents independence Latin America seeks selfsufficient development and internal social balance with the involvement of various social sectors Central American societies may appear polarized but the quest for independence will unite these forces Our struggle which focuses on selfdetermination and democracy represents the vanguard of the fight for transformation in Latin America and the Third World The efforts of our people combatants military leaders political figures and those who have served as diplomats or guerrillas have become highly significant The strategic changes plan revisions heroic mass resistance revolutionary unity politicalideological adaptability the development of a political platform tailored to our struggles demands and the numerous local and international relationships weve built all forged with the blood of our finest contribute to the construction of democracy and sovereignty in El Salvador and Latin America making the peoples victory more attainable than ever","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1039","doctext":"a local radio station reported today that a group of people including members of the salvadoran army were arrested in the last few hours because of their suspected involvement in the assassination of six spanish jesuits on 16 november citing reliable sources radio cadena yskl stated this afternoon that the suspected assassins were arrested after the investigations of the case had been carried out us spanish and british investigators participated in the investigations it has also been learned that president alfredo cristiani will address the country tonight over a national radio and television network presumably to refer to this subject","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1039","doctext":"A local radio station announced today that a group of people including members of the Salvadoran army were detained recently for their suspected role in the assassination of six Spanish Jesuits on November 16 Radio Cadena YSKL citing credible sources reported this afternoon that the suspects were apprehended following thorough investigations US Spanish and British investigators were involved in the probe Additionally it has been disclosed that President Alfredo Cristiani is expected to address the nation tonight via a national radio and television broadcast likely to discuss this matter","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1040","doctext":"colonel rene emilio ponce chief of the salvadoan armed forces general staff has admitted that 2 officers and 45 soldiers of an elite battalion are being held in various guarrisons of san salvador while investigations into the killing of the six jesuits continue according to ponce these officers and soldiers of the atlacatl battalion were placed at the disposition of the crimes investigative commission which is studying the case of the jesuits who were shot to death on 16 november spanish british french and canadian police agents have participated in these investigations these salvadoran soldiers had searched the jesuits residence 2 days before the killing ponce told the media today without giving much detail however diplomatic sources stated that the soldiers will be confined to their respective garrisons and added that they include five officers francisco estrada a salvadoran priest who was appointed new rector of the central american university uca said that the presidents announcement that members of the armed forces committed this crime is an important step very seldom taken in this country however this matter is not over with yet what would really be new is for him to say who did it instead of just saying that it was the armed forces the priest told acanefe and added that he trusts in the goodwill and ethics of president alfredo cristiani every source consulted with by acanefe whether diplomatic or religious agreed to say that now it is important for cristiani to take one step further and mention the names of the people involved in this murder carried out at uca two domestic servants a mother and a daughter were killed together with the clergymen five spaniards including uca rector ignacio ellacuria and a salvadoran the us embassy in el salvador also congratulated cristiani today for his efforts to clarify the assassination as us congressmen and officials of the george bush administration had asked of him in fact diplomatic sources commented to acanefe that beginning on 22 january the us congress is to discuss a new 90 million package of economic and military aid to el salvador that might hinge on the status of the investigations the united states has given over 3 billion in military and economic aid to el salvador over the past decade and at present it is giving about 14 million daily according to salvadoran political sources uca rector francisco estrada said that cristiani could take this step because he is confident that he can control any internal resentment within his government and the armed forces a similar opinion was expressed by a european diplomat who told acanefe that cristiani is taking a great risk by accusing members of the armed forces of this crime he added if he has done this it is because he feels very selfconfident observers compare the investigation being carried out by the present rightist government with one carried out by the government of jose napoleon duarte a christian democrat into the 1980 murder of salvadoran archbishop oscar arnulfo romero duarte who turned over power to cristiani on 1 june 1989 on several occasions attributed the murder of archbishop romero to roberto d aubuisson a present deputy and leader of the ruling nationalist republican alliance but the investigations never led to any concrete results","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1040","doctext":"Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce the chief of the Salvadoran armed forces general staff has acknowledged that two officers and 45 soldiers from an elite battalion are currently detained in various garrisons of San Salvador as the investigation into the murder of six Jesuits continues Ponce explained that these members of the Atlacatl battalion have been placed at the disposal of the crimes investigative commission which is examining the case of the Jesuits who were shot on November 16 Police agents from Spain Britain France and Canada have been involved in these investigations According to Ponce these Salvadoran soldiers had searched the Jesuits residence two days prior to the killings though he offered few additional details Diplomatic sources have indicated that the soldiers will be confined to their respective garrisons and they include five officers Francisco Estrada a Salvadoran priest and the new rector of the Central American University UCA remarked that the presidents admission that members of the armed forces committed this crime is a significant step rarely seen in this country However he emphasized that this matter is not yet concluded What would truly be groundbreaking is for him to name the individuals responsible rather than just attributing it to the armed forces the priest told AcanEfe adding that he trusts in the goodwill and ethics of President Alfredo Cristiani Every source consulted by AcanEfe whether diplomatic or religious agreed that it is now crucial for Cristiani to go further and reveal the names of those involved in the UCA murders Along with the clergymen five Spaniards including UCA rector Ignacio Ellacuria and a Salvadoran two domestic servants a mother and daughter were also killed The US embassy in El Salvador praised Cristiani today for his efforts to clarify the assassinations as US congressmen and the Bush administration had requested Diplomatic sources informed AcanEfe that beginning on January 22 the US Congress will discuss a new 90 million economic and military aid package for El Salvador which may depend on the progress of the investigations Over the past decade the United States has provided over 3 billion in military and economic aid to El Salvador currently about 14 million daily according to Salvadoran political sources UCA rector Francisco Estrada suggested that Cristiani could take this step because he believes he can manage any internal backlash within his government and the armed forces A European diplomat echoed this sentiment stating that Cristiani is taking a significant risk by accusing members of the armed forces of this crime noting If he has done this it is because he feels very confident Observers compare the current investigation by the rightist government with a previous one conducted by the government of Jose Napoleon Duarte a Christian Democrat into the 1980 murder of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero Duarte who handed over power to Cristiani on June 1 1989 repeatedly attributed the murder of Archbishop Romero to Roberto DAubuisson a current deputy and leader of the ruling Nationalist Republican Alliance but the investigations never resulted in concrete findings","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1041","doctext":"here in madrid the leftwing leader of the salvadoran opposition ruben zamora had a meeting just a few minutes ago with foreign minister francisco fernandez ordonez before starting a european tour seeking aid to overcome the crisis facing the central american country gloria del campo reports from the foreign ministry santa cruz palace del campo ruben zamora believes that if as it has been announced officials of the salvadoran army are to be brought to trial for the assassination of six jesuits and two employees of the central american university it will be the first time that this has been done and that to a large extent this is due to the pressure of countries like spain the eec and the rest of the world but speaking to rne ruben zamora expressed his reservations about the real identity and responsibility of the perpetrators of the massacre begin recording zamora president cristiani has still not given any names and so we cant say anything because its all based on rumors therefore the first thing to be seen is who is involved and secondly whether they are really brought to trial and thirdly whether they really are sentenced for the crime which they have committed so there are still many obstacles in the way before giving a final opinion on the matter end recording del campo ruben zamora had a 45minute meeting with spanish foreign minister francisco fernandez ordonez at the foreign ministry he expressed the need for and urgency of a political solution in el salvador of aiding through the mediation of the un secretary general negotiations between the government and the farabundo marti national liberation front guerrillas he explained the situation of the democratic forces in el salvador and the need for the political arena to be opened up to promote the peace process","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1041","doctext":"In Madrid Salvadoran opposition leader Ruben Zamora recently held a brief meeting with Foreign Minister Francisco Fernandez Ordonez before embarking on a European tour to seek assistance for the crisis in El Salvador Reporting from the Santa Cruz Palace Gloria del Campo conveyed that Zamora believes the announced trials of Salvadoran army officials for the murder of six Jesuits and two university employees mark a significant first largely due to international pressure from nations like Spain and the EEC However in an interview with RNE Zamora voiced doubts about the true identities and responsibilities of those involved in the massacre stating that President Cristiani has yet to disclose any names making it premature to draw conclusions The primary concerns remain identifying the culprits ensuring they face trial and securing their conviction Zamoras 45minute discussion with Fernandez Ordonez highlighted the urgency of a political resolution in El Salvador and the importance of facilitating UNmediated negotiations between the government and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front guerrillas He underscored the need to bolster the democratic forces and expand the political landscape to advance the peace process","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1042","doctext":"some 150 people threw stones at the peruvian embassy in panama city today to protest the presence at the embassy of 12 refugees closely linked to former general manuel antonio noriega residents of a nearby neighborhood gathered in front of the embassy shouting slogans against the military and civilian refugees whom they shouted should be shot and against the peruvian government for granting them asylum the demonstrators who broke the windshields of some vehicles passing in front of the embassy were forced away from the front of the embassy by members of the panamanian public force and us soldiers the panamanians who sought shelter at the peruvian embassy are major edgardo lopez grimaldo spokesmen of the former defense forces major gonzalo gonzalez chief of the elite macho de monte company noriegas former secretary marcela tason captain narcisa castillero major heraclides sucre and seven relatives of the abovementioned people sucre was charged today by panamanian attorney general rogelio cruz with being involved in the assassination of major moises giroldi who promoted a foiled coup against noriega on 3 october 1989 peruvian president alan garcia today expressed his willingness to protect as long as necessary the former noriega aides who sought shelter at the peruvian embassy in panama peru announced on 9 january that it has granted asylum to five panamanian military and seven of their relatives the panamanian government said on 12 january that it will not grant safeconduct for these people whom it considers common criminals to leave the country the us government on 11 january said the panamanian public force is in charge of guarding the peruvian embassy and pointed out that the solution to the crisis posed by the presence of the refugees should be handled by the governments of panama and peru the peruvian president said today that the government of panamanian president guillermo endara is unlawful he added that panama is being ruled by the state department the pentagon the southern command and the us troops","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1042","doctext":"Approximately 150 people hurled stones at the Peruvian embassy in Panama City today protesting the presence of 12 refugees closely associated with former General Manuel Antonio Noriega Residents of a nearby neighborhood gathered outside the embassy chanting slogans against the military and civilian refugees demanding they be shot and condemning the Peruvian government for granting them asylum The demonstrators who damaged the windshields of several vehicles passing by were eventually dispersed by members of the Panamanian public force and US soldiers The Panamanians seeking refuge at the Peruvian embassy include Major Edgardo Lopez Grimaldo a spokesperson for the former defense forces Major Gonzalo Gonzalez head of the elite Macho de Monte unit Noriegas exsecretary Marcela Tason Captain Narcisa Castillero Major Heraclides Sucre and seven relatives of these individuals Sucre was charged today by Panamanian Attorney General Rogelio Cruz for his involvement in the assassination of Major Moises Giroldi who attempted a failed coup against Noriega on October 3 1989 Peruvian President Alan Garcia has expressed his readiness to protect the former Noriega aides at the Peruvian embassy in Panama for as long as necessary On January 9 Peru announced it granted asylum to five Panamanian military members and seven of their relatives However the Panamanian government declared on January 12 that it would not provide safeconduct for these individuals whom it labels as common criminals to leave the country The US government stated on January 11 that the Panamanian public force is responsible for securing the Peruvian embassy and emphasized that the resolution to the crisis caused by the refugees presence should be managed by the governments of Panama and Peru Today the Peruvian president criticized the government of Panamanian President Guillermo Endara calling it unlawful and claiming that Panama is being governed by the State Department the Pentagon the Southern Command and US troops","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1043","doctext":"a military source quoting intelligence sources said today that the salvadoran guerrillas have abandoned their strictly military goals to instead direct their actions against economic targets within their usual pattern of wearing down the economy the source attributed the change in tactics to the failure of the offensive launched by the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln on 11 november in which six guerrilla commanders and all guerrilla troops took part according to the fmln the offensives goal was to negotiate with the government on a onetoone basis in the opinion of the army however the fmln was trying to cause an insurrection among the people to grab power the source who requested anonymity told acanefe that following the offensive the fmln decided to readapt their military cadres to the traditional prolonged peoples war military intelligence believes that with this change in tactics the guerrillas are trying to maintain their military presence and thus raise the fighters morale following the disbanding of important military cadres following the suspension of the unilateral truce decreed by the fmln between 23 december and 2 january the guerrillas restarted their actions against the countrys economy by blowingup the countrys power grid and shops in san salvador economic losses last year due to guerrilla sabotage to the transport power and telephone systems and other infrastructures surpassed 100 million according to official sources the source said that the military restructure encompassed the six organizations that comprise the fmln the revolutionary party of central american workers prtc the national resistance rn the salvadoran communist party pcs the popular liberation forces fpl the armed forces of liberation fal and the peoples revolutionary army erp according to military intelligence the prtc rn and the pcs now operate in san salvador and other important cities of the country while the fpl operates in the central region the erp in the northeast and the fal in the southeast","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1043","doctext":"A military source citing intelligence reported today that Salvadoran guerrillas have shifted their focus from purely military objectives to targeting economic infrastructures consistent with their strategy of weakening the economy The source attributed this tactical shift to the failure of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN offensive launched on 11 November which involved six guerrilla commanders and all their forces The FMLN had aimed to negotiate directly with the government but the army believes they were seeking to incite an uprising to seize power Speaking anonymously to ACANEFE the source indicated that after the offensive the FMLN decided to readapt their military strategies to a prolonged peoples war Military intelligence suggests this change is intended to sustain their military presence and boost the morale of their fighters after significant military losses Following the end of the unilateral truce declared by the FMLN from 23 December to 2 January the guerrillas resumed attacks on the nations economy including bombing the power grid and shops in San Salvador Official sources report that guerrilla sabotage of transportation power telephone systems and other infrastructure resulted in over 100 million in economic losses last year The military restructuring involves the six organizations within the FMLN the Revolutionary Party of Central American Workers PRTC National Resistance RN Salvadoran Communist Party PCS Popular Liberation Forces FPL Armed Forces of Liberation FAL and Peoples Revolutionary Army ERP According to military intelligence the PRTC RN and PCS are now active in San Salvador and other key cities while the FPL operates in the central region the ERP in the northeast and the FAL in the southeast","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1044","doctext":"some 150 persons picketed and threw stones at the peruvian embassy on 12 january the demonstrators demanded that former panama defense forces fdp major edgardo lopez grimaldo and others closely linked to the former military regime who sought refuge at the embassy be asked to leave the mission the demonstrators shouted slogans against noriega and threw some stones they broke the rear windshields of two diplomatic vehicles parked in front of the embassy a white mitsubishi license plates cd325 and a red mitsubishi license plates cd142 grimaldocoward killer come out and show your face the crowd shouted while the us soldiers guarding the mission gently moved them in the direction of the sidewalk across the street some eight members of the new panamanian public force also guarding the embassy did not intervene despite the shouts demanding justice and prison for noriegas followers no one came out of the embassy located on f street el cangrejo a middleclass neighborhood in panama city major gonzalo gonzalez commander of the elite macho de monte company that foiled the 3 october coup against noriega heraclides sucre who has been identified as one of the two officers who shot moises giroldi and marcela tason noriegas personal secretary are also at the embassy with lopez grimaldo who was the spokesman for the dismantled fdp approximately 40 us soldiers supported by an armored personnel carrier and three hummer armored vehicles are guarding the peruvian embassy at the time of the demostrations residents in nearby buildings waved white handerchiefs and banged pots and pans and empty cans a similar situation was occurring on the street one of the demonstrators told la prensa we will stay here until they come out because they must pay for their crimes we will come back here every afternoon the us soldiers cordoned off the area with concertina wire while a group of people booed them for doing this","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1044","doctext":"On 12 January around 150 individuals protested and hurled stones at the Peruvian embassy The demonstrators demanded the expulsion of former Panama Defense Forces FDP Major Edgardo Lopez Grimaldo and others connected to the previous military regime who had taken refuge there Chanting slogans against Noriega they shattered the rear windshields of two diplomatic cars parked in front of the embassy a white Mitsubishi with license plates CD325 and a red Mitsubishi with license plates CD142 The crowd yelled Grimaldocoward killer come out and show your face while US soldiers guarding the mission gently directed them towards the sidewalk across the street Eight members of the new Panamanian public force also on guard did not step in Despite the cries for justice and prison for Noriegas supporters no one emerged from the embassy located on F Street in the El Cangrejo neighborhood of Panama City Major Gonzalo Gonzalez commander of the elite Macho de Monte unit that thwarted the 3 October coup against Noriega Heraclides Sucre one of the officers identified as having shot Moises Giroldi and Marcela Tason Noriegas personal secretary were also at the embassy with Lopez Grimaldo former spokesman for the disbanded FDP Approximately 40 US soldiers backed by an armored personnel carrier and three Hummer armored vehicles were stationed at the Peruvian embassy During the protest nearby residents waved white handkerchiefs and banged pots pans and empty cans One protester told La Prensa We will stay here until they come out because they must pay for their crimes we will return every afternoon The US soldiers cordoned off the area with concertina wire receiving boos from some people for their actions","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1045","doctext":"colombian government minister carlos lemos simmonds said on 12 january that as long as the guerrilla groups continue to respond to the governments peace efforts with military actions the governments response will also have to respond militarily minister lemos was referring to the current attacks which have been launched by several rebel groups throughout the country minister lemos said that the executive branch is worried about the countrys public order and added that the government is determined to use the army and the police to fight violence likewise lemos simmonds described the guerrilla groups still launching attacks throughout the country as anachronic and outdated he said that we hope this situation will change soon and stressed that seeing what is happening in eastern europe we cannot understand why many of the rebel groups are bent on imposing a system that they consider ideal when it is being rejected and repudiated by so many states that imposed it minister lemos said that the the guerrilla action should be updated the rebels should stop and consider whether the struggle they are waging is worth it since the system they are defending is something of the past minister lemos also talked about the wave of kidnappings that is rocking the country he said that the government and defense ministries are taking special measures to deal with the situation he said that we cannot continue to justify the use of kidnapping as a political weapon and added that the government will deal with all those involved in kidnappings as common criminals the minister also asked the people to cooperate with the authorities in locating those areas where the bands of criminals are operating the government minister also talked about a dialogue with the revolutionary armed forces of colombia farc and said that talking about a dialogue is useless if they continue their subversive activities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1045","doctext":"Colombian government minister Carlos Lemos Simmonds stated on January 12 that as long as guerrilla factions respond to peace initiatives with military operations the government will also respond militarily Minister Lemos referred to ongoing attacks by various rebel groups nationwide He expressed concern over the countrys public order and emphasized the governments commitment to using the army and police to combat violence Lemos Simmonds characterized the guerrilla groups engaging in attacks as outdated and stressed the need for change citing developments in Eastern Europe as evidence of the rejection of the system these groups aim to impose He urged the rebels to reconsider the relevance of their struggle given that the system they advocate is obsolete Minister Lemos also addressed the surge in kidnappings plaguing the nation noting that the government and defense ministries are implementing special measures to tackle the issue He condemned the use of kidnapping as a political tool asserting that those involved would be treated as ordinary criminals The minister called on citizens to assist authorities in identifying areas where criminal bands operate Lemos also mentioned discussions with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC stating that dialogue is futile if subversive activities persist","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1046","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani today charged that colonel guillermo benavides director of the military academy two lieutenants two second lieutenants two subsergeants one corporal and two soldiers of the salvadoran armed forces are implicated in the assassination of the jesuits president cristiani denounced the military men on a radio and television network he was accompanied by defense minister general humberto larios colonel rene ponce chief of the armed forces staff and deputy defense ministers colonel orlando zepeda and colonel orlando montano the military men are suspected of involvement in the assassination of central america university rector ignacio ellacuria five other jesuits and two women in san salvador on 16 november while the curfew was in force","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1046","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani today accused Colonel Guillermo Benavides the director of the military academy alongside two lieutenants two second lieutenants two subsergeants one corporal and two soldiers of the Salvadoran armed forces of being involved in the assassination of the Jesuits President Cristiani made the allegations on a radio and television broadcast joined by Defense Minister General Humberto Larios Colonel Rene Ponce Chief of the Armed Forces Staff and Deputy Defense Ministers Colonel Orlando Zepeda and Colonel Orlando Montano These military personnel are suspected of participating in the murder of Central America University Rector Ignacio Ellacuria five other Jesuits and two women in San Salvador on 16 November during an enforced curfew","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1047","doctext":"now that the investigation has advanced to a significant point i believe the time is right to say that the results obtained thus far respond to the widespread outcry of the salvadoran people in the sense that those charged with criminal actions stand trial so criminals are not left unpunished this is the commitment of the government of the republic and the armed forces however it is wise to clarify that in the same manner that people have made demands and condemned the case at issue today actions resulting from the wave of fmln farabundo marti national liberation front terrorist violence should also be condemned and punished with the same vehemence in the same manner again we want to urge all salvadorans to abstain from speculating over these regrettable incidents because that will only hinder the judicial process it is necessary that law and justice prevail in our country so that no one tramples on them in regard to this investigation we wish to reaffirm that an objectivity has prevailed at all times and that the accused will be sent to the pertinent court so that they stand trial according to the mechanisms established in the constitution and in other laws in conclusion we want to tell the salvadoran people that although it is true this is a regrettable incident we must accept it as an unavoidable reality and as evidence to the world that we salvadorans and our institutions have a high sense of justice morality and ethics as commander of the armed forces i want to congratulate all its members for their professionalism dedication and exemplary conduct evidenced not only in view of this incident but also by halting in defense of democracy and peace the fmln terrorist aggression that brilliant historic event will always be present in the hearts of our people who will render homage to the armed forces for having protected the freedom of our future generations thank you very much may god bless you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1047","doctext":"With the investigation reaching a crucial phase I believe its appropriate to mention that the findings so far have addressed the widespread demands of the Salvadoran populace People wanted those involved in criminal activities to face justice ensuring criminals dont go unpunished This is a pledge from the government and the armed forces Its important to note that just as todays case has been condemned and demands have been made the violent acts by the FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front terrorists should also be met with equal condemnation and penalties We urge all Salvadorans to refrain from speculating about these unfortunate events as it would only obstruct the judicial process Upholding law and justice in our country is paramount so they are not undermined Throughout this investigation objectivity has been maintained and the accused will be brought to the appropriate court to be tried according to constitutional and legal provisions In conclusion we remind the Salvadoran people that despite the unfortunate nature of this incident it must be seen as an unavoidable reality and as proof to the world that Salvadorans and their institutions uphold a strong sense of justice morality and ethics As the commander of the armed forces I commend all its members for their professionalism dedication and exemplary conduct demonstrated not only in this incident but also in stopping the FMLN terrorist aggression defending democracy and peace This remarkable historic event will remain in the hearts of our people who will honor the armed forces for safeguarding the freedom of future generations Thank you very much May God bless you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1048","doctext":"costa rican president oscar arias today urged guatemala president vinicio cerezo to follow the example of salvadoran president alfredo cristiani and order an exhaustive investigation into the murder of salvadoran social democratic leader hector oqueli colindres in guatemala 2 days ago arias said i hope president cerezo will duplicate the actions taken by his counterpart alfredo cristiani in the case of the jesuits who were savagely killed 2 months ago in el salvador the costa rican president harshly criticized hector oquelis murderers this is a horrible crime he said the costa rican president is very moved by the murder of oqueli because they studied together at the university of essex great britain 22 years ago when arias obtained his doctorate he was a great friend and comrade arias said recalling the deeds of the murdered salvadoran politician who visited costa rica several times to participate in lectures seminars and discussions","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1048","doctext":"Costa Rican President Oscar Arias today called on Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo to emulate Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani by launching a thorough investigation into the murder of Salvadoran social democratic leader Hector Oqueli Colindres in Guatemala two days ago Arias expressed his hope that President Cerezo would mirror the steps taken by Cristiani concerning the brutal killing of the Jesuits two months ago in El Salvador The Costa Rican leader strongly condemned the killers of Hector Oqueli describing the act as a horrible crime Arias is deeply affected by Oquelis death as they were classmates at the University of Essex in Great Britain 22 years ago when Arias earned his doctorate He was a great friend and comrade Arias reminisced highlighting Oquelis visits to Costa Rica for various lectures seminars and discussions","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1049","doctext":"the colombian government has offered full guarantees of due process garantias procesales to drug traffickers who lay down their weapons and stop their terrorist activities and smuggling of drugs to other countries but said it will not enter into deals with them that may violate the constitution or the laws the statement which was the first to be made by an official source was made by government minister carlos lemos to a television newscast commenting on the communique in which the extraditables offer to end their illegal trade release the hostages they are holding and stop their attacks in order to obtain from the government and society respect for our rights and return to our families and communities lemos said the colombian constitution and laws guarantee a due process and right to defense but of course they also demand that those who break the laws submit to them so that through the judges and independent of any intervention by the government the degree of responsibility of each one of them and whether there are grounds for punishment can be determined he added these persons the drug traffickers will enjoy full legal guarantees but this does not mean that there will be compromises of any kind because there is no doubt that the government cannot violate the constitution explaining that the government has won this war on the basis of making no concessions lemos said i do not see any reason to change our policy of not negotiating when our own enemies have said that this policy has triumphed in their communique which was delivered through two women who were kidnapped and released in medellin seat of the cartel by the same name the drug traffickers recognized the states victory over the criminal organization and at the same time offered to abide by the laws","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1049","doctext":"The Colombian government has assured drug traffickers full guarantees of due process if they lay down their arms and cease their terrorist activities and drug smuggling operations but firmly stated that no agreements will be made that could breach the constitution or laws This declaration the first from an official source came from Government Minister Carlos Lemos during a television broadcast Addressing the communique from the extraditables who offered to cease their illegal trade release hostages and halt attacks in exchange for respect for our rights and a return to our families and communities Lemos emphasized that the Colombian constitution and laws ensure due process and the right to defense However he stressed that lawbreakers must submit to the legal system where judges without government interference will determine each individuals responsibility and if punishment is warranted He clarified that while drug traffickers will have full legal protections this does not imply any compromises as the government cannot contravene the constitution Lemos highlighted that the governments success in this conflict has been based on not making concessions and saw no reason to alter this policy especially since the opposition itself acknowledged the policys effectiveness The communique handed over by two women who were kidnapped and later released in Medellin the stronghold of the cartel saw the drug traffickers admitting the states victory over their criminal enterprise and agreeing to comply with the laws","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1050","doctext":"a fierce clash which lasted almost 1 hour occurred this evening between government soldiers and guerrilla forces in a western sector of the capital but no casualties have been reported a military source from the sector said that the clash occurred in montebello neighborhood located in the western section of the capital and much rifle fire and many powerful explosions were heard the montebello neighborhood is a middleclass residential area located near the exclusive escalon neighborhood which was the site of fierce fighting during the salvadoran guerrilla general offensive in november the source indicated that the armed clash began at 2000 0200 gmt when an army unit patrolling the western area of san salvador surprised a farabundo marti national liberation front fmn column advancing through the sector the clash ended 50 minutes later and military sources have reported no casualties on either side residents in several neighborhoods said that the firing of various caliber weapons was heard throughout almost all the western and northwestern zones of the salvadoran capital","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1050","doctext":"This evening a significant skirmish that lasted nearly an hour took place between government troops and guerrilla fighters in a western part of the capital though no casualties were reported A military representative from the area stated that the confrontation happened in Montebello neighborhood situated in the capitals western section with extensive rifle fire and numerous loud explosions being heard Montebello is a middleclass residential zone near the upscale Escalon neighborhood which saw intense combat during the Salvadoran guerrilla offensive in November The source mentioned that the armed encounter started at 2000 0200 GMT when an army patrol in western San Salvador encountered a column from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMNLF moving through the area The fighting concluded 50 minutes later with no casualties reported by military sources on either side Residents in multiple neighborhoods reported hearing the discharge of various caliber weapons throughout almost the entire western and northwestern regions of the Salvadoran capital","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1051","doctext":"diplomatic sources have announced that luis sandiga charge daffaires at the peruvian embassy in panama left for lima today following his expulsion yesterday by the panamanian government deputy foreign minister juan manuel castulovich announced yesterday that sandiga had been given 72 hours to leave the country and explained that his expulsion was the result of statements by peruvian authorities who denied the legitimacy of the new panamanian government headed by guillermo endara endara took the oath of office following the invasion of panama by us troops who toppled general manuel antonio noriegas regime castulovich denied today that panama plans to break diplomatic relations with peru and insisted that the peruvian embassy where 11 of noriegas aides have sought refuge is assured of all the diplomatic guarantees nevertheless castulovich reiterated that the panamanian government will not issue safeconducts to individuals accused as common criminals among the refugees are four officers of the disbanded panama defense forces one of them heraclides sucre has been linked by panamas attorney general rogelio cruz to the murder of major moises giroldi an officer who was killed after leading a thwarted coup attempt against noriega on 3 october","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1051","doctext":"Diplomatic sources reported that Luis Sandiga the charge daffaires at the Peruvian embassy in Panama departed for Lima today after being expelled by the Panamanian government Deputy Foreign Minister Juan Manuel Castulovich announced that Sandiga had 72 hours to leave following remarks by Peruvian officials challenging the legitimacy of Panamas new government led by Guillermo Endara Endara assumed office after US forces invaded Panama and ousted General Manuel Antonio Noriega Castulovich clarified that Panama does not intend to sever diplomatic ties with Peru and assured that the Peruvian embassy sheltering 11 of Noriegas associates would receive full diplomatic protections However he emphasized that Panama would not grant safeconducts to those accused of common crimes Among the asylum seekers are four former officers of the disbanded Panama Defense Forces including Heraclides Sucre who Panamas Attorney General Rogelio Cruz has implicated in the murder of Major Moises Giroldi an officer executed after a failed coup against Noriega on October 3","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1052","doctext":"on learning of the extraditables statement concerning the release of kidnapped persons and the suspension of drug trafficking activities government minister carlos lemos simmonds expressing his satisfaction said today that the government has won the war against drugtrafficking without engaging in any negotiations begin recording lemos simmonds i am very pleased knowing that we have fulfilled our duties and that the authorities who implemented the nodeal policy have won a war that many believed had been lost end recording minister lemos simmonds also said that the government will not reverse its extradition policy because extraditions are a legal tool that has been in effect in colombia since 1888 begin recording lemos simmonds i signed the decree that reestablished administrative extradition procedures and i signed it with complete awareness i cannot say anything different now from what i said 4 or 5 months ago end recording the minister said the government will not negotiate with the drugtraffickers but also will not act arrogantly in defeating them he added that new measures aimed at stopping kidnappings in the country are being studied begin recording lemos simmonds of course not all the kidnapped people have been released let us hope that the drugtraffickers and extraditables promise that no one will be kidnapped again is kept the truth is i cannot say that there will be no more kidnappings end recording the government has considered the possibility of suspending the extradition of drugtraffickers to the united states if they put down their weapons and suspend their drug shipments abroad","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1052","doctext":"Upon hearing the statement from the extraditables about releasing kidnapped individuals and halting drug trafficking Government Minister Carlos Lemos Simmonds expressed his contentment declaring that the government has triumphed over drug trafficking without engaging in any negotiations He stated I am very pleased knowing that we have fulfilled our duties and that the authorities who implemented the nodeal policy have won a war that many believed had been lost Additionally Minister Lemos Simmonds emphasized that the government will not reverse its extradition policy as extraditions have been a legal tool in Colombia since 1888 I signed the decree reestablishing administrative extradition procedures with full awareness and my stance remains the same as it was 4 or 5 months ago he remarked The minister reiterated that while the government will not negotiate with drug traffickers it will also avoid arrogance in its victory He mentioned that new measures to prevent kidnappings are being evaluated Of course not all kidnapped individuals have been released yet We hope that the drug traffickers and extraditables will keep their promise that no one will be kidnapped again though I cannot guarantee there will be no more kidnappings he noted The government is contemplating the possibility of suspending the extradition of drug traffickers to the United States if they lay down their arms and cease drug shipments abroad","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1053","doctext":"after listening to reports submitted by the interior and foreign ministers the bolivian senate today approved the governments decision to extradite colonel luis arce gomez to the united states where he faces charges of drug trafficking arce gomez was the strongman and interior minister for the de facto regime headed by general luis garcia meza arce gomez who has been charged with murder organizing repressive groups and protecting narcotraffic had been sought by the bolivian police and the us courts he was arrested in santa cruz on 10 december 1989 and extradited to miami in less than 24 hours","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1053","doctext":"Following reports from the interior and foreign ministers the Bolivian Senate today sanctioned the governments choice to extradite Colonel Luis Arce Gomez to the United States where he is charged with drug trafficking Arce Gomez the strongman and interior minister during General Luis Garcia Mezas de facto regime faces accusations of murder forming repressive groups and shielding narcotraffickers Sought by both Bolivian police and US authorities he was apprehended in Santa Cruz on December 10 1989 and extradited to Miami within 24 hours","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1054","doctext":"caribbean rights which groups seven human rights organisations in the region on thursday joined amnesty international in a campaign denouncing what was described as the inhumane and violent conditions perpetrated by the peruvian armed forces in a cable to president alan garcia caribbean rights called upon the authorities to investigate all cases of extrajudicial executions and to punish those responsible the group said that previously the majority of the victims were peasant families in remote areas and that the victimisation has now been extended to the densely populared districts the victims include human rights activists trade unionists lawyers journalists and others who try to expose abuses at the local and international levels the cable said children were reported to be prime targets a recent report published by amnesty stated that torture murder rape and disappearances were methods adopted by the peruvian government in combating violent opposition groups like the shining path guerrillas it said most of the victims were secondary school children who are a major recruitment target for the shining path the barbadosbased caribbean rights stressed in its cable that it was aware of the problems the government was facing with the guerrillas but emphasised that it was the ultimate responsibility of the government to uphold law even in the face of violent opposition","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1054","doctext":"Caribbean Rights an alliance of seven human rights organizations in the region allied with Amnesty International on Thursday in a campaign condemning the inhumane and violent conditions allegedly inflicted by the Peruvian armed forces In a message to President Alan Garcia Caribbean Rights urged the authorities to investigate all instances of extrajudicial killings and hold those accountable The group noted that previously most victims were peasant families in isolated areas but now the victimization has spread to heavily populated districts Among the victims are human rights activists trade unionists lawyers journalists and others who seek to expose abuses both locally and internationally Children have been reported as primary targets According to a recent Amnesty report the Peruvian government has used torture murder rape and disappearances as tactics against violent opposition groups like the Shining Path guerrillas The report highlighted that secondary school children are significant recruitment targets for the Shining Path Caribbean Rights based in Barbados acknowledged the governments struggles with the guerrillas but emphasized in its message that it is the governments ultimate responsibility to uphold the law even amidst violent opposition","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1055","doctext":"we already have audio and video signals with lima and la paz we talked with peruvian president alan garcia a few minutes ago good morning again president garcia good morning president paz zamora can you hear me paz zamora yes i can hear you good morning napoleon bravo it is my pleasure to be talking to you today bravo it is also a pleasure for us we have teodoro petkoff leader of mas here in the studio as you president garcia and teodoro petkoff agreed the topic to be discussed here today is latin americas future over the next 10 years you will discuss the increasing impoverishment of the continent the population explosion and economic growth the first question is for president garcia mr president in your opinion and taking into account all the problems that latin america is currently experiencing including the foreign debt and economic stagnation what can latin america expect over the next 10 years garcia words indistinct socialism i have however word indistinct difficult regarding latin americas future we cannot words indistinct the foreign debt passage indistinct exploitation of our countries over the past 10 years we cannot forget that over the past 10 years latin america has been exporting capital and that words indistinct paid 250 billion over the past 10 years words indistinct 430000 after the beginning of the decade words indistinct 190000 words indistinct political and military interventionism words indistinct which the case of panama confirms words indistinct democratic or totalitarian societies passage indistinct and all endangers the very existence of latin america insofar as there is not a prompt and vigorous reaction from all the latin american political leaders to strengthen our peoples unity that unity will serve as an antiimperialist instrument of defense and as an instrument for social and economic development words indistinct favorable conditions for our continent over the next 10 years that is the essential protest of all the latin american movements that emphasize the need for democratic socialism respect for latin american freedom and especially respect for latin american unity bravo thank you mr president president paz zamora i am going to ask you the same question in your opinion and taking into account the increasing impoverishment in latin america population explosion the drug trafficking problem the current latin american economic growth and the foreign debt problem about which in fact i think i heard and i say i think because it was too early in the morning over the eco latin american television network this morning that you are solving the foreign debt problem what is latin americas future for the last decade of this century paz my friend napoleon bravo i have a fairly optimistic viewpoint with regard to latin americas future for this last decade of the century i believe we must admit that despite all the difficulties the foreign debt problem the misery that exists on our continent the population explosion and other problems since the latin american republics were formed our continent has never been better than today in other words since the latin american republics were formed we have never had almost 90 percent of the continent living within democratic systems as we do now we have never had the perspectives we had today i am optimistic about the future of my country of latin america and especially of our three countries i am so optimistic that i even want to point out something that touches our souls we will begin the decade by winning the world soccer championship in italy we must not underestimate soccer because soccer is culture too and represents our peoples strength taking into account that mine is an optimistic point of view i would like to tell you that over the next 10 years latin america will face a number of problems one of those problems will be to find a way to rejoin an economic financial and commercial world from which latin america was gradually expelled during the last decade and even during the 1970s continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1055","doctext":"We now have both audio and video links with Lima and La Paz A few minutes ago we spoke with Peruvian President Alan Garcia Good morning again President Garcia Good morning President Paz Zamora Can you hear me Paz Zamora Yes I can hear you Good morning Napoleon Bravo Its a pleasure to speak with you today Bravo The pleasure is ours as well We have Teodoro Petkoff leader of MAS here in the studio As you President Garcia and Teodoro Petkoff agreed todays discussion will focus on the future of Latin America over the next decade The topics include the increasing impoverishment of the continent population explosion and economic growth The first question is for President Garcia Mr President considering all the problems Latin America faces such as foreign debt and economic stagnation what can the region expect in the next 10 years Garcia words indistinct socialism I have however word indistinct concerns about Latin Americas future We cannot words indistinct the foreign debt passage indistinct exploitation our countries have endured over the past decade We must remember that in the last 10 years Latin America has been exporting capital and has paid 250 billion words indistinct with 430000 at the decades start words indistinct and 190000 words indistinct political and military intervention as the Panama case confirms words indistinct democratic or totalitarian societies passage indistinct all this threatens Latin Americas very existence unless there is a prompt and vigorous response from all Latin American political leaders to strengthen our unity That unity will serve as a defense against imperialism and as a tool for social and economic development words indistinct conducive conditions for our continent over the next 10 years This is the core protest of all Latin American movements that stress the need for democratic socialism respect for Latin American freedom and especially for Latin American unity Bravo Thank you Mr President President Paz Zamora Ill ask you the same question Given the increasing impoverishment in Latin America population explosion drug trafficking issues current economic growth and the foreign debt problem which I believe I heard you might be solvingalthough it was quite early in the morningwhat is Latin Americas outlook for the last decade of this century Paz My friend Napoleon Bravo I have a rather optimistic view of Latin Americas future for this final decade of the century Despite all the difficulties including the foreign debt problem existing misery the population explosion and other issues since the formation of Latin American republics our continent has never been in a better position than it is today In other words almost 90 percent of the continent now lives under democratic systems a perspective weve never had before I am optimistic about the future of my country of Latin America and especially of our three countries My optimism even extends to something close to our hearts winning the World Cup in Italy at the start of the decade We must not dismiss soccer as it is also a cultural symbol of our peoples strength Looking ahead I believe that over the next 10 years Latin America will face numerous challenges One significant challenge will be to reintegrate into the economic financial and commercial world from which we were steadily excluded during the last decade and even the 1970s","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1056","doctext":"today a salvadoran judge ordered the provisional arrest of one salvadoran colonel and eight other members of the salvadoran army involved in the massacre of six jesuit priests carried out in san salvador on 16 november ricardo zamora judge of the san salvador fourth criminal court ordered the arrest of col guillermo alfredo benavides director of a salvadoran military academy lieutenants yushy rene mendoza and jose ricardo espinoza and sublieutenant gonzalo guevara the arrest order also includes sergeants antonio ramiro avalos and tomas zarpate castillo corporal angel perez vasquez and soldiers oscar mariano amaya and jorge alberto sierra the latter is a fugitive from justice judge zamora said that the men will be imprisoned in the national police jail","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1056","doctext":"Today a Salvadoran judge mandated the provisional arrest of one Salvadoran colonel and eight other members of the Salvadoran army for their role in the massacre of six Jesuit priests in San Salvador on 16 November Judge Ricardo Zamora of the San Salvador Fourth Criminal Court issued the arrest orders for Col Guillermo Alfredo Benavides head of a Salvadoran military academy lieutenants Yushy Rene Mendoza and Jose Ricardo Espinoza and sublieutenant Gonzalo Guevara Additionally the order targets sergeants Antonio Ramiro Avalos and Tomas Zarpate Castillo corporal Angel Perez Vasquez and soldiers Oscar Mariano Amaya and Jorge Alberto Sierra Jorge Alberto Sierra is currently a fugitive from justice Judge Zamora confirmed that these individuals will be held in the National Police jail","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1057","doctext":"in response to reports disseminated by the media with regard to the struggle against drug trafficking and terrorism the colombian president advises the colombia people of the following 1 the governments firm coherent and efficient policy to enforce the law has had significant results with regard to the control of drug trafficking and terrorist activities that policy has created a new situation which has raised a number of expectations among the people 2 the actions conducted by the armed forces the national police and the administrative department of security have been successful they will continue to be carried out to complete the dismantling of groups of murderers and narcoterrorist organizations 3 the national government and the all the colombian authorities will continue to fulfill their duty of enforcing the law and bringing criminals before justice according to constitutional and legal procedures and the options offered by the law 4 the statements by four former colombian presidents by the cardinal and archbishop of colombia and by the president of the patriotic union are patriotic actions intended to spare colombians more suffering and pain the government highly appreciates the meaning of those statements those statements represent the three colombian parties and the church sentence as heard 5 the country has acted with calm caution realism and responsibility the colombian people did not let themselves be carried away by reckless expectations the country must maintain that attitude 6 authorized media spokesmen have mentioned the many questions that the colombian people ask themselves concerning that situation which only the future can convincingly clarify 7 the country longs for the complete end to crimes murders and attacks against public officials newsmen political leaders and men women and children the country longs for the release of all those who have been abducted and the definitive suspension of drug trafficking activities the governments policy and the enormous sacrifices courageously made by the colombian people seek those objectives among other things 8 now that the states victory and the need to abide by the countrys law are admitted we must walk along the best path to ensure the final success of the governments policy which has been supported by the colombian people and the international community","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1057","doctext":"In response to media reports on the fight against drug trafficking and terrorism the Colombian president informs the public of several key points 1 The governments consistent and effective law enforcement policy has yielded significant results in curbing drug trafficking and terrorism creating a new scenario with heightened public expectations 2 The operations carried out by the armed forces national police and the administrative department of security have been successful and will persist until the complete dismantling of murder and narcoterrorist groups 3 The national government and Colombian authorities remain committed to enforcing the law and bringing criminals to justice through constitutional and legal means 4 Statements by four former Colombian presidents the cardinal and archbishop and the president of the patriotic union are seen as patriotic efforts to alleviate the suffering of Colombians and the government values these statements as they represent the three main parties and the church 5 The country has responded with calm caution realism and responsibility avoiding reckless expectations and should continue to do so 6 Authorized media representatives have highlighted the numerous questions Colombians have about the situation which only time can answer definitively 7 The nation yearns for an end to crimes murders and attacks on public officials journalists political leaders and civilians as well as for the release of abducted individuals and the cessation of drug trafficking The governments policies and the significant sacrifices made by Colombians aim to achieve these goals 8 With the states victory and the importance of adhering to national laws recognized it is crucial to follow the best path to ensure the ultimate success of the governments policy supported by both the Colombian populace and the international community","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1058","doctext":"upon proclaiming its victory over the drug trafficking mafias which have admitted their defeat colombian president virgilio barcos government announced today that it will continue to enforce the law and that it will continue to bring all criminals before justice in a statement delivered to afp at 1630 gmt the colombian presidency proclaimed the success of its firm policy to make people abide by the law and to fight the drug trafficking mafias the document which is a response to a statement words indistinct the extraditables and released words indistinct reiterates that the armed forces and the state security organizations will continue the struggle to dismantle all the narco terrorist organizations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1058","doctext":"After declaring victory over drug trafficking cartels which have conceded defeat Colombian President Virgilio Barcos administration announced today its commitment to uphold the law and bring all offenders to justice In a statement given to AFP at 1630 GMT the Colombian presidency celebrated the success of its stringent policy enforcing legal compliance and combating drug trafficking mafias This document responding to an earlier statement by the extraditables and their release emphasizes that the armed forces and state security agencies will persist in their efforts to dismantle all narcoterrorist entities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1059","doctext":"a call for free elections in panama support for puerto rican independence and the condemnation of human rights violations in guatemala and el salvador were some of the conclusions reached at the end of the meeting of the socialist international is commission for latin america and the caribbean this afternoon in quito the is focused on the situation in panama reiterating its strong condemnation of the us invasion and demanding the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of those troops it also demanded that free and democratic elections be held without foreign meddling the is condemned the serious human rights violations and deaths during the us invasion and said it was necessary to establish an investigative commission with the cooperation of the international red cross in addition it asked that the torrijos carter treaties be respected the group also demanded absolute respect for diplomatic immunity and sanctity and rejected the role of policeman to protect democracy the us government wants to assign itself it noted the urgency in joining efforts to find paths that will lead to the reestablishment of sovereignty and democracy in panama moreover the is voiced support for the efforts the puerto rican independentist party is making to get the us congress to allow a referendum in puerto rico the referendum will let puerto ricans decide their political future within the framework of independence some area countries are demanding the is committee also noted its concern over the climate of insecurity and repeated human rights violations the propero avril government is fostering in haiti after indicating that this situation imperils the elections set for this year the is called on the government to adopt the measures that ensure human rights are respected in addition the committee condemned the recent murder in guatemala of political leaders hector oqueli colindres and gilda amparo flores arevalo it also announced a commission will be sent to the governments of el salvador and guatemala to find the persons responsible for the murders on the topic of drug trafficking the is commission demands that the governments of the developing countries adopt the measures needed to lower internal distribution and consumption of drugs and to fight money laundering in conclusion the commission discussed a preliminary report by an is mission that visited nicaragua to observe the electoral campaign the report notes that considering the countrys situation the mission feels the electoral process has been satisfactory so far enrique silva cimma is vice president and future chilean foreign minister chaired the 2day meeting that gathered 64 political leaders from 10 countries of the region and guests from the united states frg israel the international socialist of women and the interamerican regional organization of workers silva cimma said that this and other meetings do not aim at setting guidelines the parties are obligated to follow instead the meetings allow parties to exchange views regarding the need to deal with the fundamental views of this ideological concept within the basic ideal of democratic socialism","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1059","doctext":"This afternoon in Quito the Socialist International IS Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean concluded its meeting by advocating for free elections in Panama supporting Puerto Rican independence and condemning human rights abuses in Guatemala and El Salvador The IS heavily criticized the US invasion of Panama demanding an immediate and unconditional withdrawal of US troops and calling for free and democratic elections without foreign interference It condemned the severe human rights violations and fatalities during the invasion suggesting the formation of an investigative commission in collaboration with the International Red Cross The group also insisted on honoring the TorrijosCarter treaties maintaining diplomatic immunity and rejecting the USs selfassigned role as the protector of democracy Emphasizing the urgency of restoring sovereignty and democracy in Panama the IS expressed support for the Puerto Rican Independence Partys effort to secure a referendum on Puerto Ricos political future within the independence framework some regional countries seek The IS also raised concerns about the insecure environment and continuous human rights violations under Haitis Prosper Avril government warning that this jeopardizes the upcoming elections It urged the Haitian government to adopt measures ensuring human rights are upheld Additionally the committee condemned the recent murders of political leaders Hector Oqueli Colindres and Gilda Amparo Flores Arevalo in Guatemala and announced plans to send a commission to El Salvador and Guatemala to identify those responsible On drug trafficking the IS commission called for developing nations to implement measures to reduce internal drug distribution and consumption and to combat money laundering Finally the commission reviewed a preliminary report from an IS mission that observed the electoral campaign in Nicaragua noting that the electoral process has been satisfactory given the countrys circumstances The twoday meeting chaired by IS Vice President and future Chilean Foreign Minister Enrique Silva Cimma brought together 64 political leaders from 10 regional countries and guests from the United States FRG Israel the International Socialist of Women and the InterAmerican Regional Organization of Workers Silva Cimma clarified that these meetings are not about setting mandatory guidelines for parties but about exchanging views on addressing fundamental issues within the core ideal of democratic socialism","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1060","doctext":"salvadoran colonel guillermo benavides gave the order to assassinate six jesuit priests with a peremptory sentence everything is at stake it is either us or them these have been the intellectuals who have been guiding the guerrilla groups for a long time this is stated in a resolution issued this morning by judge ricardo zamora who ordered a provisional arrest while waiting for the trial of the eight military officers implicated in the crime and the arrest of a third one who has been at large since december two lieutenants and a second lieutenant have accused benavides in their depositions as the person who gave the order on the evening 15 november at the military school he directed and which was in charge of controlling the sector where the central american university uca is located we will start with the leaders the university is in our sector and ellacuria is there he must be eliminated and i want no witnesses benavides said to lieutenant yussay rene mendoza vallecillos according to the latters testimony a few hours later early in the morning of 16 november jesuit priests ignacio ellacuria rector of the uca ignacio martin baro juan ramon moreno joaquin lopez y lopez segundo montes spaniards and amando lopez salvadoran as well as their cook elba julia ramos and her daughter celina maricet ramos were assassinated it all happened during the curfew and 5 days after the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrilla groups had launched their largest offensive benavides gave the order to lieutenant mendoza lieutenant espinoza and second lieutenant guevara cerritos officers of the atlacatl battalion an elite unit trained by the united states which had been sent to the military school the soldiers were told that it was necessary to eliminate the guerrilla groups intellectual leaders and that they were at the uca according to corporal angel perez vasquez deposition they were also told that there was information that some injured terrorist criminals would be taken to the uca and they were insistently told that all the people there were terrorists according to second sergeant antonio ramiro avalos vargas version the mission must be secretly carried out because they would find subversive material and other kinds of material that could be used such as medicine boots and clothes according to the military officers depositions gathered in the judges resolution a flare would be fired when they were about to withdraw to indicate there had been a clash second sergeant antonio ramiro avalos vargas says that five of the six jesuits were taken out to the garden and ordered to lie face down then lieutenant espinoza ordered him and private mariano amaya grimaldi to proceed the three officers admitted that they knew about this but not about their participation in the crime the four soldiers admitted their role as executioners out of loyalty to their superiors and because they were afraid they would be considered traitors the judge said there are enough elements to establish the participation of colonel guillermo benavides in these actions including first of all the deposition signed by colonel rene emilio ponce chairman of the armed forces joint chiefs of staff ponce said he ordered the creation of a security commando with headquarters in the military school and under colonel guillermo alfredo benavides command to defend the military installations located in the zone which might become the targets of a terrorist aggression the uca is also located in the zone the judicial resolution includes the depositions given by all the prisoners to the police except col benavides who met with judge ricardo zamora for over 2 hours the investigation was carried out by a crime investigation commission which later sent the evidence and findings to an army honor commission that will cooperate in determing who is responsible","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1060","doctext":"Salvadoran Colonel Guillermo Benavides issued a decisive command to assassinate six Jesuit priests stating Everything is at stake it is either us or them These intellectuals have been guiding the guerrilla groups for a long time This was revealed in a resolution by Judge Ricardo Zamora who called for the temporary arrest of eight implicated military officers and pursued a third suspect who has been evading capture since December Depositions from two lieutenants and a second lieutenant identified Benavides as the one who gave the order on the evening of November 15 at the military school he led which oversaw the area encompassing the Central American University UCA According to Lieutenant Yussay Rene Mendoza Vallecillos testimony Benavides instructed We will start with the leaders The university is in our sector and Ellacuria is there He must be eliminated and I want no witnesses In the early hours of November 16 Jesuit priests Ignacio Ellacuria rector of the UCA Ignacio Martin Baro Juan Ramon Moreno Joaquin Lopez y Lopez Segundo Montes Spaniards and Amando Lopez Salvadoran along with their cook Elba Julia Ramos and her daughter Celina Maricet Ramos were murdered This occurred during curfew just five days after the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN guerrilla groups launched their largest offensive Benavides directed Lieutenants Mendoza Espinoza and Second Lieutenant Guevara Cerritos officers of the Atlacatl Battalion an elite unit trained by the United States to carry out the mission The soldiers were told to eliminate the guerrilla groups intellectual leaders at the UCA according to Corporal Angel Perez Vasquezs deposition They were also informed that some injured terrorist criminals might be taken to the UCA and were repeatedly told that everyone there were terrorists Second Sergeant Antonio Ramiro Avalos Vargas reported that the mission had to be conducted secretly to find subversive materials medicine boots and clothes The judges resolution based on the military officers depositions stated that a flare would signal the withdrawal indicating a clash had occurred Second Sergeant Avalos Vargas recounted that five of the six Jesuits were ordered to lie face down in the garden and then Lieutenant Espinoza instructed him and Private Mariano Amaya Grimaldi to proceed The three officers acknowledged their awareness of the plan but denied their direct involvement in the crime The four soldiers admitted their roles as executioners citing loyalty to their superiors and fear of being labeled traitors Judge Zamora noted that there were sufficient elements to establish Colonel Guillermo Benavides involvement including a deposition by Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce chairman of the Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff Ponce stated he mandated the formation of a security commando headquartered at the military school and under Benavides command to defend military installations in the area including the UCA against potential terrorist aggression The judicial resolution incorporated the prisoners depositions excluding Colonel Benavides who met with Judge Zamora for over two hours The investigation conducted by a crime investigation commission forwarded its evidence and findings to an army honor commission to help determine responsibility","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1061","doctext":"it was officially reported today in lima that peruvian security forces killed 14 terrorists in confrontations that occurred on 20 january in several points of the country an interior ministry communique indicates that the armed confrontations occurred in the central mountain junin department and in puno department in the southeastern part of the country the document states that the police intercepted the group following a tipoff by agents who specialize in obtaining information the clash occurred in conray tarma province junin department where a combined armynational police patrol killed seven subversive criminals including one woman the patrol seized two rifles one carbine one revolver and explosives in the village of sollocota the national police repelled a 3hour attack carried out by approximately 20 terrorists 4 of whom died the interior ministry communique indicates that a patrol pursued the attackers who withdrew to the area of vilcasusuya where the security forces killed three subversives five guns hand grenades carbine launched grenades and abundant quantities of ammunition were seized the document states that the army and national police did not suffer any casualties the communique only defines the terrorists as subversive criminals without indicating whether they belong to the maoist shining path group or to the guevarist tupac amaru revolutionary movement mrta according to press sources during the month of january there have been approximately 170 deaths including those of the 20january confrontations due to perus political violence a congressional committee is studying the causes of violence it has reported that since may 1980 when shining path began its armed struggle and december 1989 there have been 17500 deaths due to political violence","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1061","doctext":"Todays official report from Lima confirmed that Peruvian security forces eliminated 14 terrorists during confrontations on January 20 in various regions of the country According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior these armed clashes took place in the central mountain region of Junin and the southeastern department of Puno The document reveals that police intercepted the terrorists following intelligence provided by specialized agents A notable clash happened in Conray Tarma province Junin where a joint armypolice patrol neutralized seven subversive criminals including one woman and confiscated two rifles a carbine a revolver and explosives In the village of Sollocota national police defended against a threehour attack by about 20 terrorists resulting in the deaths of four attackers The communiqué mentions that a patrol chased the retreating terrorists to Vilcasusuya where three more subversives were killed by security forces During this pursuit five guns hand grenades carbinelaunched grenades and large amounts of ammunition were seized The statement underscores that there were no casualties among the army or police The communiqué refers to the terrorists only as subversive criminals without specifying their affiliations to either the Maoist Shining Path or the Guevarist Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA Press sources indicate that January has seen around 170 deaths due to political violence including those from the January 20 confrontations A congressional committee investigating the violence has reported that since Shining Path began its armed struggle in May 1980 until December 1989 there have been 17500 deaths attributed to political violence","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1062","doctext":"attention the medellin police are confirming at this time whether it is true that alvaro diego montoya escobar who is the son of the secretary general of the presidency has been released near the campos de paz cemetary of the capital of antioquia as you will recall montoya was kidnapped on 20 december by the extraditables attention new reports on the release of alvaro diego montoya the son of the presidencys general secretary reveal that he was freed today at 0200 in bogota and not at noon in medellin","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1062","doctext":"The Medellin police are currently verifying if Alvaro Diego Montoya Escobar the son of the presidencys general secretary has been freed near the Campos de Paz cemetery in Antioquias capital You may recall that Montoya was kidnapped by the Extraditables on December 20 New information on the release of Alvaro Diego Montoya Escobar indicates that he was actually released today at 0200 in Bogota contrary to earlier reports suggesting his release at noon in Medellin","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1063","doctext":"from the soviet point of view the question of deliveries of weapons to the government of el salvador takes on in present conditions a particular significance this was announced today at a briefing by gennadiy gerasimov head of the ussr ministry of foreign affairs information directorate who reported the debates opening in the us congress on giving us military aid to that country in recent times the ussr foreign ministry spokesman noted certain advances have been outlined in the matter of renewing dialogue between the opposing sides in el salvador however the opponents of national reconciliation in that country are trying to prevent a constructive dialogue between the government and the rebels and are counting on the continuation of bloodshed the el salvador president alfonso cristian confirmed the involvement of troops in the murder of priests a new victim of the terror is hector oqueli executive secretary of the socialist international committee on the problems of the countries of latin america and the caribbean basin and one of the leaders of the national revolutionary movement party said gennadiy gerasimov the leadership of the farabundo marti national liberation front the soviet diplomat noted has stated its decision to stop conducting further combat operations if the united states halts its military aid to the ruling regime in these conditions gerasimov stressed the continuation of arms supplies to the salvadoran army in fact plays into the hands of those who blatantly violate human rights and does not promote the strengthening of the positions of those who champion dialogue and national reconciliation in el salvador all of that may become a serious obstacle in the way toward a peaceful settlement in that country and central america in general he said","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1063","doctext":"From the Soviet perspective the issue of weapon shipments to El Salvadors government holds particular importance under current circumstances This was revealed today at a briefing by Gennadiy Gerasimov head of the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs Information Directorate who mentioned the ongoing debates in the US Congress about providing military assistance to El Salvador Recently the USSR foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted there have been some progressions towards renewing dialogue between the opposing factions in El Salvador However those against national reconciliation in the country are attempting to thwart a constructive dialogue between the government and the rebels aiming to perpetuate violence El Salvadors President Alfonso Cristian confirmed the involvement of troops in the killing of priests Hector Oqueli executive secretary of the Socialist International Committee on the Problems of Latin America and the Caribbean Basin and a prominent leader of the National Revolutionary Movement Party has become a new victim of the terror according to Gennadiy Gerasimov The leadership of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front as noted by the Soviet diplomat expressed their willingness to cease combat operations if the United States stops its military support to the current regime In these circumstances Gerasimov emphasized continuing to supply arms to the Salvadoran army effectively supports those who flagrantly violate human rights and does not help strengthen the position of those advocating for dialogue and national reconciliation in El Salvador All of this could become a significant barrier to achieving a peaceful resolution in the country and in Central America as a whole he stated","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1064","doctext":"military authorities have reported that there was an attack this morning against the home of retired colonel carlos humberto figueroa deputy interior minister but that there were no casualties the report notes that the home of the deputy minister located in an eastern neighborhood of san salvador was machinegunned from a passing vehicle also heavy bombing was heard last night apparently directed against positions of the salvadoran guerrillas on the foothills of the san salvador volcano","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1064","doctext":"Military authorities have reported an attack this morning on the home of retired Colonel Carlos Humberto Figueroa who is also the Deputy Interior Minister with no casualties reported The home of the deputy minister located in an eastern neighborhood of San Salvador was fired upon by a machinegun from a passing vehicle Additionally heavy bombing was heard last night seemingly targeting Salvadoran guerrilla positions on the foothills of the San Salvador volcano","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1065","doctext":"an unusual communique signed by pablo escobar gaviria was delivered to el tiempo newspaper director hernando santos castillo in this communique escobar denied that the medellin cartel is divided and stressed that those who told on gonzalo rodriguez gacha were cali cartel members for several months escobars group has been engaged in a fight to the death with the members of the cali cartel escobars communique even gives the name of the person who collected the reward from the authorities a reward that had been announced on television as a prize for denouncing el mejicano rodriguez gachas alias here is more on this communique in a new exchange of communiques a practice that has become common nowadays escobar decided to write a letter to santos to clarify certain doubts first to say that his friends and collaborators have not withdrawn their support as a result of a campaign carried out by the 4th bridage in antioquia as reported in el tiempo escobar stressed that the best proof that his friends have not betrayed or abandoned him is that he is still free second he said that if the government ever decides to fight for peace it will find a long endless list of extraditables drug traffickers henchmen and paramilitary group members who want to accompany the government in that process third he accused jorge velazquez a member of the cali cartel whose alias is the navigator of denouncing rodriguez gacha and collecting the reward he also accused cali cartel members of denouncing jorge luis ochoa in palmira and of being responsible for the disappearance and murder of antioquia people who visited valle del cauca department escobar also charged that cali cartel members placed 700 kg of dynamite in his familys building fourth he noted that his struggle is against the cali cartel not the valle del cauca people and added i feel great admiration and profound respect for valle people because my wife victoria was born in that beautiful land her ancestors all lived there concluding he said that although he has never accepted the cali cartels peace proposal he has never rejected dialogue as an alternative for solutions","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1065","doctext":"A surprising message signed by Pablo Escobar Gaviria was sent to El Tiempo editor Hernando Santos Castillo In this message Escobar denied any division within the Medellin Cartel and emphasized that those who informed on Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha were members of the Cali Cartel For months Escobars faction has been in a deadly conflict with the Cali Cartel The communique even identifies the individual who received the reward from the authorities a reward that was announced on TV for reporting El Mejicano Rodriguez Gachas alias Heres more on the communique In a new series of exchanges now a common practice Escobar penned a letter to Santos to clear up certain issues First he clarified that his supporters have not withdrawn their backing due to a campaign by the 4th Brigade in Antioquia as reported by El Tiempo He emphasized that the fact he remains at large is the best evidence that his allies have neither betrayed nor abandoned him Second he stated that if the government ever genuinely pursues peace it will find a long list of individuals awaiting extradition drug traffickers enforcers and paramilitary members willing to support the government in that endeavor Third he accused Jorge Velazquez known as The Navigator and a Cali Cartel member of informing on Rodriguez Gacha and claiming the reward He also blamed the Cali Cartel for informing on Jorge Luis Ochoa in Palmira and for the disappearance and murder of people from Antioquia who visited Valle del Cauca Additionally Escobar accused the Cali Cartel of placing 700 kg of dynamite in his familys building Fourth he clarified that his fight is against the Cali Cartel not the people of Valle del Cauca and added that he holds great admiration and deep respect for the people of Valle because his wife Victoria was born there and her ancestors lived there In conclusion he said that although he has never accepted the Cali Cartels peace proposal he has not dismissed dialogue as a possible solution","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1066","doctext":"colonel rene emilio ponce chief of the armed forces general staff today disclosed an alleged plan according to which the guerrillas will attempt to attack military positions in san salvador to pressure the government into negotiating a political solution to the armed conflict citing military intelligence reports ponce anticipated that as of next weekend until 10 february the guerrillas will carry out terrorist actions and attacks on military units primarily in the metropolitan area in order to influence the international community in a propagandistic manner they are trying to influence the international community so that it in turn will move toward negotiating a political solution to the armed conflict ponce said during a news conference at the general staffs headquarters the execution of the alleged farabundo marti national liberation front fmln plan will coincide with salvadoran president alfredo cristianis scheduled trip to the united nations at the end of the month cristiani will meet on 31 january with un secretary general javier perez de cuellar to request his good offices in favor of resuming the dialogue with the guerrillas which was suspended in october following novembers guerrilla offensive the government and fmln have expressed a willingness to resume the dialogue with united nations participation ponce pointed out that the specific areas the guerrillas will attempt to attack are some of the military positions at the el espino farm in the northwestern part of san salvador ayutuxtepeque in the northern part of the country zaragoza and huizucar in the southern part of san salvador and soyapango in the east these areas are among the leading sites of the bloodiest clashes between soldiers and guerrillas during the rebels harshest offensive 11 november the dialogue between the salvadoran government and rebels was suspended in october following a dynamite attack against a labor union headquarters in which 10 workers were killed and 30 others wounded prior to the suspension of the dialogue the government and fmln held two rounds of talks in mexico and costa rica but failed to reach agreements that would have ended the countrys armed conflict","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1066","doctext":"Today Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce head of the armed forces general staff revealed a supposed plan by the guerrillas to target military sites in San Salvador to pressure the government into negotiating a political solution to the ongoing conflict Citing military intelligence Ponce predicted that from next weekend through February 10 the guerrillas would execute terrorist actions and attacks mainly in urban areas to sway the international community for propaganda purposes During a news conference at the general staffs headquarters Ponce emphasized that the guerrillas aim to influence the international community to push for resumed political negotiations The purported plan by the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN is set to coincide with President Alfredo Cristianis upcoming visit to the United Nations at the end of the month Cristiani is scheduled to meet UN SecretaryGeneral Javier Perez de Cuellar on January 31 to seek support for reopening dialogue with the guerrillas which had been halted in October Both the government and FMLN expressed willingness to restart talks with UN involvement following the guerrilla offensive in November Ponce identified specific military positions the guerrillas might target including locations at the El Espino farm in northwestern San Salvador Ayutuxtepeque in the north Zaragoza and Huizucar in the south and Soyapango in the east These areas were significant battlegrounds during the rebels intense offensive on November 11 The dialogue between the Salvadoran government and the rebels was suspended after a dynamite attack on a labor union office killed 10 workers and injured 30 others Before the suspension the government and FMLN had two rounds of unsuccessful talks in Mexico and Costa Rica aimed at resolving the conflict","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1067","doctext":"according to estimates by the us drug enforcement agency dea the volume of business generated by the cocaine cultivated and produced by peruvian bolivian and colombian drug traffickers when it is peddled on the streets of the united states and europe is 140 billion annually according to the experts cocaine trafficking in colombia may total 100 million if retail sales in the united states and europe are taken into account this illegal trade which amounts to 10 percent of the world arms trade volume may come to an end if the colombian government accepts the peace offer from the extraditables armed wing of the medellin cartel of the 140 million the take of the colombian drug traffickers on a wholesale basis is only 713 billion annually according to a study made by carlos caballero argaez president of the colombian banking association according to caballero when the cost of raw materials input transportation security and confiscations is deducted the net annual earnings of the colombian drug traffickers total 4060 billion caballero asserts that the colombian traffickers export a total of 310 tons per year of which 270 tons are sold in the united states at an average wholesale price of 19000 per kilogram and 40 tons in europe at 50000 per kilogram the expert told efe that the networks of peddlers sell the cocaine at an average price of 200000 per kilogram and therefore their gross take may be 62 billion per year if the extra profits resulting from diluting the powder by mixing it with other substances is added to this amount their gross earnings may amount to 100 billion per year the deas estimate of 140 billion is reached by adding to the 100 billion that the colombian cocaine finally generates about 40 billion generated by peruvian and colombian narcotics traffickers caballero asserts that colombian drug traffickers invest approximately 1 billion of the net earnings of 4060 billion in colombia according to the colombian federation of real estate markets and un consultants this money has been invested in 1 million hectares of farmland and ranges buildings industries and tourism businesses the 1 billion the colombian drug traffickers have invested annually in colombia during the 1980s represents 28 percent of the countrys 35 billion gnp according to the dea the 270 tons of cocaine that arrive in the united states from colombia represent 80 percent of the cocaine consumed in that country dea sources have reported that the cali cartel the other colombian mafia organization and second largest after the medellin cartel controls the wholesale market in new york and part of that in los angeles and san francisco the struggle for those markets resulted last year in what the police dubbed the war among the cartels and in the killing of 100 members from both organizations according to statistics from the colombian national university 3000 persons die from drug abuse in the united states every year while alcohol and tobacco cause 520000 deaths per year there","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1067","doctext":"The US Drug Enforcement Agency DEA estimates that the cocaine cultivated and produced by Peruvian Bolivian and Colombian traffickers generates a business volume of 140 billion annually when sold on the streets of the United States and Europe Experts suggest that cocaine trafficking in Colombia alone could reach 100 million considering retail sales in these regions This illegal trade equating to 10 of the global arms trade volume might cease if the Colombian government accepts the peace proposal from The Extraditables the armed faction of the Medellin cartel Colombian drug traffickers share of the 140 billion on a wholesale basis is only 713 billion annually according to a study by Carlos Caballero Argaez president of the Colombian Banking Association Caballero states that after deducting costs of raw materials input transportation security and confiscations the net annual earnings for Colombian traffickers amount to 4060 billion He claims that Colombian traffickers export 310 tons of cocaine annually with 270 tons sold in the US at an average wholesale price of 19000 per kilogram and 40 tons in Europe at 50000 per kilogram According to an expert interviewed by EFE peddlers sell cocaine at an average price of 200000 per kilogram resulting in a gross income of 62 billion per year Including the additional profits from diluting the cocaine with other substances the gross earnings could reach 100 billion per year The DEAs 140 billion estimate combines the 100 billion from Colombian cocaine with 40 billion from Peruvian and Bolivian traffickers Caballero notes that Colombian drug traffickers invest around 1 billion of their 4060 billion net earnings in Colombia with investments in farmland buildings industries and tourism This 1 billion investment annually during the 1980s represents 28 of Colombias 35 billion GNP The DEA reports that the 270 tons of cocaine from Colombia account for 80 of US consumption DEA sources add that the Cali cartel the secondlargest Colombian mafia organization after the Medellin cartel controls the wholesale market in New York and parts of Los Angeles and San Francisco The competition for these markets led to the war among the cartels last year resulting in the deaths of 100 members from both groups Statistics from the Colombian National University reveal that 3000 people die from drug abuse in the US each year while alcohol and tobacco cause 520000 deaths annually","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1068","doctext":"colombian and venezuelan authorities are faced with a serious ecological emergency tonight following the explosion of a powerful bomb placed by guerrillas at the main oil pipeline in colombia causing more than 15000 barrels of oil to spill and reach the catatumbo river along the border between the two countries reports in bogota point out that the oil spill which is approximately 3 km long is slowly moving toward the catatumbo river threatening to reach venezuelas maracaibo lake within hours the dynamite attack was perpetrated according to colombian authorities by the army of national liberation eln which is considered the most radical rebel group of the many operating in the country according to reports members of that insurgent organization completely blew up a stretch of the cano limoncovenas oil pipeline in an area close to teorama in norte de santander department since last year the eln which is headed by several former spanish priests has perpetrated over 30 attacks against colombian oil installations to protest the joint exploitation of crude by the government and multinational companies","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1068","doctext":"Authorities in Colombia and Venezuela are grappling with a significant ecological crisis tonight due to a bombing by guerrillas on the main oil pipeline in Colombia The explosion has resulted in over 15000 barrels of oil spilling into the Catatumbo River which borders the two nations Reports from Bogota indicate that the oil spill approximately 3 km in length is progressively heading towards the Catatumbo River and could reach Venezuelas Maracaibo Lake within hours Colombian officials attribute the dynamite attack to the Army of National Liberation ELN known as the most extreme rebel faction in the country According to sources ELN insurgents completely destroyed a section of the Cano LimonCovenas oil pipeline near Teorama in Norte de Santander Since last year the ELN led by several former Spanish priests has carried out more than 30 assaults on Colombian oil facilities to protest the joint exploitation of oil by the government and multinational corporations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1069","doctext":"milton mateo of hrn commander borge in response to a question from my colleague from el salvador you said that you hoped for an agreement between the salvadoran rebels and the salvadoran army and government you like all central americans want peace but do you not think that this runs contrary to the fact that the salvadoran government has presented reliable proof of military aid from nicaragua to the leftist salvadoran guerrillas and recently an armed forces public relations officer said that nicaragua is a sanctuary for a subversive group known as the cinchoneros of honduras borge as for the statement that nicaragua is a sanctuary for a honduran guerrilla group i wish to say that the statement is not only false but a serious charge i invite anyone who wants to come to nicaragua including the honduran authorities to do so we will give them absolute freedom to show where the cinchoneros camps are located where their headquarters are located or their activities are being carried out if this exists it cannot be hidden it is very difficult to hide a military training camp i assure the honduran government and people very seriously and with a high sense of responsibility that nicaragua will not provide any opportunity for guerrilla groups from other countries to establish camps in nicaragua especially when it concerns honduras reporter what about the salvadoran guerrillas borge many things have been said about el salvador it is said that we supply weapons to the salvadoran revolutionaries this charge has been made for many years i could say that the airplane that we downed in nicaragua flown by the famous hasenfus came from el salvador but why bring that up the fact is that there exists in the world a powerful intelligence agency known as the cia which has enormous technical and human resources that can enable it to accurately determine what is happening anywhere and yet it has never been able to demonstrate that nicaragua is providing weapons to any armed movement anywhere therefore let us put that into the same context as the statement that our relations with cuba are cooling we could also point out other lies told about us we have been accused of all kinds of things we have been called drug traffickers we are accused of burning down a jewish synagogue in nicaragua incidentally let me tell you that there has never been a jewish synagogue in nicaragua yet this was said by no less than us president reagan thus they tell all those lies about nicaragua and that is one of the things that they say just as they say that we are the enemies of human rights that we persecute clergymen note that in nicaragua no priest has ever been imprisoned murdered or exiled except on one occasion because of very special circumstances in nicaragua we have made conscientious efforts to respect human rights but the main accusation leveled against our country is failure to respect human rights we are accused of planning electoral fraud there was a poll done by a us firm that gives the sandinist national liberation front fsln changes thought i wish to point out that it is not a sandinist company it might have very little sympathy for sandinism but it is apparently a reliable company it gives the fsln a majority of 51 percent and the national opposition union uno one of the political forces participating in the electoral contest 24 percent other polls that have been taken have given the fsln close to 69 percent as opposed to uno to which they attributed 27 percent yet what is being said that there will be electoral fraud therefore that charge and others that have been made like this one which greatly bothers me to the effect that we are harboring subversive groups for them to come to honduras changes thought i can guarantee to the honduran armed forces and to the new honduran government that in nicaragua we will not take a single step in that direction reporter question indistinct borge on panama i do not need to say anything the facts speak for themselves continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1069","doctext":"Milton Mateo of HRN Commander Borge Responding to a question from my colleague from El Salvador you mentioned your hope for an agreement between the Salvadoran rebels and the Salvadoran army and government Like all Central Americans you desire peace but dont you think this contradicts the fact that the Salvadoran government has provided credible evidence of military aid from Nicaragua to the leftist Salvadoran guerrillas Recently an armed forces public relations officer stated that Nicaragua is a haven for a subversive group known as the Cinchoneros of Honduras Borge Regarding the claim that Nicaragua is a sanctuary for a Honduran guerrilla group I assert that this is not only false but also a serious accusation I invite anyone including Honduran authorities to visit Nicaragua We will grant complete freedom to verify the locations of the Cinchoneros camps headquarters or activities If such camps exist they cannot be concealed Hiding a military training camp is very difficult I assure the Honduran government and people with utmost seriousness and responsibility that Nicaragua will not allow any guerrilla groups from other countries to establish camps here especially concerning Honduras Reporter What about the Salvadoran guerrillas Borge Much has been said about El Salvador It is alleged that we supply weapons to the Salvadoran revolutionaries a charge made for many years I could mention the plane we downed in Nicaragua piloted by the infamous Hasenfus which came from El Salvador but why bring that up The reality is that a powerful intelligence agency the CIA has extensive technical and human resources to determine accurately what is happening anywhere yet it has never proven that Nicaragua provides weapons to any armed movement Lets consider this in the same context as the claim that our relations with Cuba are cooling We could highlight other falsehoods about us We have been accused of various things from being drug traffickers to burning down a Jewish synagogue in Nicaragua Incidentally there has never been a Jewish synagogue in Nicaragua yet this was claimed by none other than US President Reagan Thus they spread lies about Nicaragua alleging that we are enemies of human rights and that we persecute clergymen Note that in Nicaragua no priest has ever been imprisoned murdered or exiled except in one unique circumstance We have conscientiously strived to respect human rights but the primary accusation against us is the violation of human rights We are accused of planning electoral fraud A US firm conducted a poll showing the Sandinist National Liberation Front FSLN leading with 51 percent while the National Opposition Union UNO had 24 percent Other polls have given the FSLN close to 69 percent compared to UNOs 27 percent Yet allegations of electoral fraud persist This along with other charges like the one accusing us of harboring subversive groups for them to attack Honduras deeply concerns me I guarantee the Honduran armed forces and the new Honduran government that Nicaragua will not take any such action Reporter question indistinct Borge Regarding Panama I have nothing to add The facts speak for themselves continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1070","doctext":"salvadoran vice president francisco merino lopez has said that the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front does not have the capacity to repeat a terrorist attack like the one launched on 11 november because it does not have the logistical or other necessary support at this time nor will it have such support in the months to come merino said that the fmln repeats its terrorist activities in cycles that must be broken to prevent further suffering and bloodshed the vice president said that the salvadoran guerrillas have lost ground in every way and the dialogue must be resumed as the only way to achieve a firm and lasting peace in the country the government of the republic has never been naive regarding the fmlns lack of sincerity during the dialogue but it is our duty to seek peace through reason even though we are aware of the fmlns warlike attitude merino said regarding the fmlns desire to participate in the meeting to be held by the president of the republic with the secretary general of the united nations in new york merino said the guerrillas cannot hope to be on an equal footing with the president of el salvador the president is going to new york to express once again the sincerity with which the government seeks to achieve peace through dialogue the fmlns hope of having a teteatete with the president at the united nations is totally absurd the vice president said merino said that the guerrillas only way out is to give up the armed struggle and join in the countrys democratic life although he conceded that the process will be difficult and that it will naturally have to be gradual in order for the guerrilla fighters to feel safe without having a weapon at the ready on the other hand in reference to the case of the jesuits in which members of the armed forces have been implicated merino advised caution regarding statements that various groups in the country might make prudence is necessary in order to get to the truth merino said he pointed out that the advances made in investigations of the case prove the degree of democracy that prevails in the country","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1070","doctext":"Salvadoran Vice President Francisco Merino Lopez declared that the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front lacks the capability to replicate the terrorist attack of November 11 due to the absence of logistical and other crucial support currently and in the near future Merino emphasized that the FMLNs repeated terrorist actions occur in cycles that need to be disrupted to prevent further suffering and bloodshed He stated that the Salvadoran guerrillas have lost ground on all fronts and resuming dialogue is the only path to achieving lasting peace in the country The government has never been naive about the FMLNs insincerity during dialogues but it is our duty to pursue peace through reason despite being aware of the FMLNs militant stance Merino remarked Addressing the FMLNs desire to participate in the meeting between the Salvadoran President and the UN SecretaryGeneral in New York Merino asserted that the guerrillas cannot expect to be treated as equals to the president The president is visiting New York to reiterate the governments sincere efforts to achieve peace through dialogue The FMLNs hope for a direct conversation with the president at the UN is entirely unrealistic he stated Merino suggested that the guerrillas only viable option is to abandon armed conflict and integrate into the countrys democratic process acknowledging that the transition will be challenging and gradual to ensure the fighters feel secure without weapons Regarding the Jesuits case where military members are implicated Merino advised caution in statements from various groups in the country Prudence is necessary to uncover the truth Merino noted highlighting that progress in the investigation demonstrates the prevailing degree of democracy in the country","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1071","doctext":"roberto daubuisson lifetime president of arena nationalist republican alliance has said that there will be no further arrests or detentions of soldiers in connection with the jesuit murder case the governments strongman has said it is over period daubuisson insists that there are no other military men involved in the jesuit case according to a headline in todays la prensa grafica in which it publishes daubuissons statements we do not believe the prosecutors office will summon daubuisson to present the evidence that has led him to assert categorically that no other senior officers were involved in the assassination of the priests we do not believe so because that prosecutors office has not been established to summon or to inquire not even to summon the main suspect in the murders which have been blamed on the death squads one of them is former president jose napoleon duarte who accused him of being the mastermind of msgr romeros assassination yet daubuisson goes on completely unscathed therefore roberto daubuisson today placed a final period on the investigation of colonel guillermo benavides obviously major daubuisson the arena strongman is placing a final period on the case and he is telling this directly and publicly to cristiani the yankees and the rest of la tandona reference to the 1966 graduating class of captain general gerardo barrios military academy it is imperative for arena members to tell cristiani how far to go with the investigation they never approved of having even the lieutenants of the atlacatl battalion investigated the heated arguments within the arena leadership have destabilized the government to such an extent that merinos sudden fall is but the tip of the iceberg and daubuissons signal to stop a show of force daubuisson believes that serving up benavides head is more than enough and this is the frank message that arena and the government are sending to the us congress precisely at the time the yankee policy on el salvador is under serious scrutiny the strongman is telling la tandona do not worry any more we had to give something to the congress but cristianis moderation will go just so far daubuisson continues to be the strongman","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1071","doctext":"Roberto DAubuisson the lifelong president of the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA has declared that there will be no further arrests or detentions of soldiers in relation to the Jesuit murder case The governments influential figure stated definitively that the matter is closed DAubuisson maintains that no other military personnel were involved in the Jesuit case as reported in todays La Prensa Gráfica which featured his comments We doubt that the prosecutors office will call on DAubuisson to present the evidence backing his categorical claim that no highranking officers were implicated in the priests killings This skepticism stems from the fact that the prosecutors office has not been set up to investigate or summon anyone not even the main suspect in the murders which have been attributed to death squads Among those implicated is former President José Napoleón Duarte who accused DAubuisson of orchestrating the assassination of Msgr Romero Nevertheless DAubuisson remains unscathed As a result he has effectively ended the investigation into Colonel Guillermo Benavides Clearly Major DAubuisson the influential ARENA figure is putting a definitive end to the case sending a clear and public message to Cristiani the Yankees and the rest of La Tandona a reference to the 1966 graduating class of the Captain General Gerardo Barrios Military Academy It is crucial for ARENA members to instruct Cristiani on the limits of the investigation They never supported even investigating the lieutenants of the Atlacatl Battalion The intense disputes within the ARENA leadership have destabilized the government to such a degree that Merinos abrupt downfall is just the tip of the iceberg and signals DAubuissons demand to halt any show of force DAubuisson believes that offering Benavides head is sufficient and this is the unequivocal message that ARENA and the government are conveying to the US Congress precisely when American policy on El Salvador is under intense scrutiny The strongman is reassuring La Tandona there is no need to worry any further We had to make a concession to the Congress but Cristianis moderation will only go so far DAubuisson remains the dominant figure","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1072","doctext":"today 2 days before his meeting with un secretary general javier perez de cuellar president alfredo cristiani reaffirmed his willingness to hold talks with the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln however cristiani said the flmn is sending contradictory signals on its commitment to peace begin recording marco antonio guevara correspondent a few hours before departing on his trip to washington today the president of the republic reiterated his willingness to resume a dialogue with the fmln which he said is one of the reasons for his visit to the un secretary general cristiani the main goal is to hold a work session with the un secretary general this will be on 31 january the goal is to search for and come up with any mechanisms that could ease the resumption of the dialogue process so all violent actions cease and so we can search for an agreement for the reincorporation of the fmln through political means then we will hold a meeting with president bush on 1 february in washington we will also visit other government officials guevara the salvadoran president who just returned from honduras where he met us vice president dan quayle and other latin american presidents told newsmen today that he has received offers from the venezuelan president to continue the dialogue in venezuela cristiani we are determined to search for a solution to the conflict through dialogue this is basically what we will discuss with un secretary general perez de cuellar searching for elements that would make this possible regarding the fmln we see some contradictory indications at this time in some communiques the fmln is somehow expressing the desire to return to the dialogue process but on the other hand there are reports that the fmln continues trying to plan some attacks on san salvador in addition to other terrorist actions aimed at the economic infrastructure we believe this is contradictory however i myself believe there are some positive elements that will permit resuming a dialogue process that could bring some benefits guevara asked about reports by the san salvador auxiliary bishop regarding searches at some catholic church offices cristiani said this should not be something to worry about because this has been for security reasons cristiani as part of the things taking place in the country at this time it is possible that some reports have been totally wrong however i do not believe this should be taken at all as a sign of something to worry about these actions have been for security reasons based on reports we have received therefore we must take action and if there is nothingchanges thought those who have no problem and have not been involved in illegal matters should have nothing to fear guevara the salvadoran president said he is pleased with the statements by new honduran president rafael callejas who expressed his total support for the central american peace plan concerning an upcoming central american summit the president said that no date has been set yet and he believes this cannot be done before the nicaraguan elections end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1072","doctext":"With just two days remaining before his scheduled meeting with UN SecretaryGeneral Javier Perez de Cuellar President Alfredo Cristiani reaffirmed his openness to dialogue with the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN However Cristiani noted that the FMLN seems to be sending mixed messages about their commitment to peace Shortly before heading to Washington today the President emphasized his willingness to resume talks with the FMLN which he cited as a key reason for his visit to the UN SecretaryGeneral Cristiani stated that the primary objective of the January 31 meeting is to engage in discussions with the UN SecretaryGeneral to identify mechanisms that could facilitate the resumption of the dialogue process aiming to end all violent actions and negotiate the political reintegration of the FMLN A subsequent meeting with President Bush is scheduled for February 1 in Washington along with engagements with other US government officials Returning from Honduras where he met with US Vice President Dan Quayle and other Latin American leaders Cristiani informed reporters of an offer from the Venezuelan President to continue the dialogue in Venezuela He reiterated his commitment to resolving the conflict through dialogue and expressed his intent to discuss potential solutions with the UN SecretaryGeneral Cristiani acknowledged the FMLNs conflicting signals noting their expressed desire to reengage in dialogue alongside reports of ongoing plans for attacks in San Salvador and other terrorist activities targeting economic infrastructure which he deemed contradictory Nonetheless Cristiani remains optimistic about positive elements that could enable a beneficial dialogue process When questioned about reports of searches at Catholic Church offices in San Salvador by the auxiliary bishop Cristiani reassured that these actions were solely for security reasons and should not cause alarm He suggested that some reports might be inaccurate but emphasized that such measures were necessary based on received intelligence He assured that individuals with no involvement in illegal activities should have no concerns Additionally Cristiani expressed satisfaction with statements from newly inaugurated Honduran President Rafael Callejas who voiced strong support for the Central American peace plan Regarding the upcoming Central American summit Cristiani mentioned that no date has been set and implied that it would likely not occur before the Nicaraguan elections","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1073","doctext":"colonel mauricio ernesto vargas today has said there is no need or reason for the united states to suspend aid to the country however should we get to that point the armed forces are ready to continue defending the democratic process begin recording alfredo villarreal correspondent col vargas believes the us aid is not only a matter of military assistance provided to the salvadoran army but also a matter of defending the democratic process in the country the military officer said it is not possible that a minority as he termed the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front will affect with its disinformation methods aimed at countries abroad us military aid being cut off or decreased however in any case col vargas said that if the aid is suspended this would complicate the armed forces plans concerning the counterinsurgency struggle col vargas i certainly do not believe that we having a democratic society have so little capacity to defend the truth it can take 100 days to spread a lie but you can tell the truth in 1 day i do not believe that in this contextchanges thought i believe we are overestimating the leftwing actions we view them as being smart and we see ourselves as fools any cut or suspension in the aid will cause problems because it will create further needs whenever we need to fulfill a mission therefore missions will be a bit more complicated but we will fulfill them if marxists through their concept of disinformation believe they can attempt to harm the united statesel salvador alliance through this process and that this will lead them to power they are completely wrong they will find an armed forces which will always be firmly determined to defend the democratic process correspondent villarreal col vargas in charge of the 3d military zone in san miguel said he agrees with the decision to prosecute the eight military men including one colonel and two lieutenants charged with killing six jesuit priests col vargas said those who have broken the law must pay for it no matter who they are col vargas the army will feel pain in the event any of its members are involved in actions which violate the principles that rule the armed forces this is very painful however if we are building a democracy there are facts that must be judged according to the norms prevailing in a democracy democracy must prevail over people democracy is more important than individuals and than institutions in individual terms and more important than the individual interest of people or groups which cannot prevail over the national interest correspondent villarreal in the military aspect col vargas said that as of 1990 in his area of responsibility they are implementing the plans drafted by the joint chiefs of staff known as victory and hammer which has offered as preliminary results 53 clashes 37 guerrillas and 12 soldiers killed and weapons seizures the two operations he added have been successful end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1073","doctext":"Colonel Mauricio Ernesto Vargas asserted today that there is no justification for the United States to halt its aid to the country Nonetheless he emphasized that if such a situation arises the armed forces are prepared to continue safeguarding the democratic process According to Correspondent Alfredo Villarreal Colonel Vargas believes that US aid extends beyond mere military assistance to the Salvadoran army playing a crucial role in upholding democracy He criticized the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front for attempting to undermine US military aid through misinformation targeted at foreign nations Vargas noted that any suspension of aid would complicate their counterinsurgency efforts He expressed confidence in the ability of a democratic society to defend the truth stating that lies may spread quickly but the truth can be revealed much faster He argued that the leftwing actions are often overestimated and that any reduction in aid would present challenges but missions would still be accomplished Vargas dismissed the notion that Marxist disinformation could damage the USEl Salvador alliance and lead to their ascension to power assuring that the armed forces remain steadfast in defending democracy Colonel Vargas who oversees the 3rd Military Zone in San Miguel supported the prosecution of eight military men including a colonel and two lieutenants accused of murdering six Jesuit priests He stressed that those who violate the law must face consequences regardless of their rank Vargas acknowledged the pain within the army when members engage in actions contrary to the principles of the armed forces but maintained that democracy must prevail over individual and institutional interests In terms of military operations Vargas reported that since 1990 his area has been implementing plans from the Joint Chiefs of Staff known as Victory and Hammer which have resulted in 53 clashes the deaths of 37 guerrillas and 12 soldiers and weapon seizures He highlighted the success of these operations","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1074","doctext":"on tuesday afternoon the police in washington arrested the leaders of a group of demonstrators who had gathered in front of the capitol to demand the suspension of military aid to el salvador a few hours later representatives of several churches asserted that a persecution had been launched in our country against religious people and that the aid should be suspended for that reason the foregone conclusion was that because of the suspension of the aid our government would have no other option but to negotiate with the terrorists this campaign dates back a long time it began with the arrival in el salvador of several jesuit priests from lovaina university in the early 1960s and continued with the founding of uca jose simeon canas central american university the active participation of certain priests in the subversive movements the agitation launched by the alas not further identified priests the tragic episode involving msgr oscar arnulfo romero and the use of that episode by the left el salvador was and to some extent continues to be the scenario in which the theology of liberation reached its ultimate consequences by placing the inquisitorial fanaticism of certain priests and pastors side by side with the most radical currents of socialism the virulence of the onslaught went that far partly because of the passive attitude or rather the conniving permissiveness of the christian democratic regime which tried to take advantage of the strident campaign to further its own political ends duarte never truly distanced himself far from the guerrillas because of his illdisguised ideological leanings which led him to coincide in great part with the subversives tenets and above all with the fanciful idea that the people approved of the establishment of a communist state in el salvador it is certainly difficult to counter organized slander taking into consideration how far certain notions have gone and how much support they receive from the news media in a large part of the world the possibilities of successfully countering this propaganda offensive may not be the best but it would be worse to remain silent and do nothing we have yet to see the organization of a true effort to reject the permanent defamation being withstood by the country there is no answer to the accusations and insults issued by certain sectors either to allow a person who acts as leader of the terrorists political front to come to the country and scold president cristiani without having the authorities arrest him for his participation in crimes perpetrated against the republic is to fall into dangerous extremes of tolerance was not jennifer casolo allowed to openly represent the subversives for many years without investigating her more closely is it perhaps that the laws allow a foreigner to meddle in the countrys internal affairs how can judges be banned from certain installations such as the the bombed fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation headquarters universities and similar places when there are sufficient grounds to suspect that terrorists are hidden in such places","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1074","doctext":"On Tuesday afternoon Washington police detained the leaders of a demonstration outside the Capitol where protestors were calling for a halt to military aid to El Salvador A few hours later several church representatives claimed that religious individuals were being persecuted in the country arguing that aid should be stopped for this reason The understood implication was that without this aid the government would have to negotiate with terrorists This campaign has deep roots beginning in the early 1960s with the arrival of Jesuit priests from Lovaina University and continuing with the founding of the UCA Jose Simeon Canas Central American University Some priests actively participated in subversive movements including the ALAS priests and the tragic incident involving Monsignor Oscar Arnulfo Romero which the left used to their advantage El Salvador became a stage where the theology of liberation was taken to its extreme merging the fanaticism of certain clergy with radical socialism This aggressive movement was partly due to the Christian Democratic regimes passive or even permissive attitude as it sought to exploit the campaign for political gain President Duarte because of his ideological inclinations never fully distanced himself from the guerrillas sharing many of their principles and the misguided belief that the people supported a communist state in El Salvador Countering this organized slander is challenging especially given the widespread media support for these ideas globally Though the chances of successfully countering this propaganda may seem slim remaining silent would be worse There has yet to be a true effort to reject the continuous defamation facing the country The accusations and insults from certain sectors go unanswered Allowing someone who acts as a leader of the terrorists political front to enter the country and criticize President Cristiani without being arrested for crimes against the republic shows dangerous levels of tolerance Jennifer Casolo for instance openly represented the subversives for many years without thorough investigation Are the laws permitting foreigners to interfere in internal affairs Judges are barred from places like the bombed FENASTRAS headquarters universities and similar sites despite strong suspicions that terrorists are harbored there","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1075","doctext":"in a report for television yesterday you pointed out the ineffectiveness of the guerrillas in colombia what do you think about kidnappings pizarro we are living in a time where all have to become up to date but being up to date does not mean we have to become darker quite the contrary it means shedding more light on life we are bent on this of course this also means that we have to abandon practices like kidnapping ortega surely you know very well who your nemesis was 24 hours ago what would you suggest regarding military training and orientation in colombia pizarro armed forces have been organized for centuries to win wars in colombia we have to organize the military to achieve peace particularly peace at home the military has a great contribution to make and there are valuable individuals within it the democratic lineage does not exhaust itself in guerrillas and there is also a great democratic quality in the armed forces ortega what do you feel after killing so many policemen pizarro we will have to ask the police what they think after killing so many guerrillas we have lived in violence in this country questions dealing with violence and war should be avoided ortega what did you feel when you passed in front of the palace of justice yesterday pizarro i did not do that i am still looking forward to walking past the palace of justice ortega what do you think you will feel after what happened in the palace pizarro well that this is something to ponder ortega according to what the people have expressed to me some colombian sectors find it difficult to believe that you people who stormed the palace of justice are the same ones who are among the most protected in this country pizarro i have always wondered how colombia dealt with the fact that santander was the first man pardoned in colombia ortega what does that mean pizarro that means that if santander a lawmaker was pardoned after his attempt on bolivars life and we are living in a nation built largely on what santander did the life of men is made of light and shades and they have to live as they are","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1075","doctext":"In a television report yesterday the ineffectiveness of guerrillas in Colombia was highlighted What are your thoughts on kidnappings Pizarro We are in an era where modernization is essential but modernization should not lead to darker times On the contrary it should bring more light into life We are dedicated to this This also means we need to abandon practices such as kidnapping Ortega You know very well who your adversary was 24 hours ago What would you recommend regarding military training and orientation in Colombia Pizarro Armed forces have traditionally been organized to win wars In Colombia we need to organize the military to achieve peace particularly domestic peace The military has much to contribute with many valuable individuals within its ranks The democratic lineage is not limited to guerrillas there is significant democratic quality within the armed forces as well Ortega How do you feel after killing so many policemen Pizarro We should ask the police how they feel after killing so many guerrillas We have lived in a country plagued by violence Questions about violence and war should be avoided Ortega What did you feel when you passed by the Palace of Justice yesterday Pizarro I did not do that I still look forward to walking past the Palace of Justice Ortega What do you think you will feel after what happened at the palace Pizarro That is something to reflect upon Ortega According to people some Colombian sectors find it hard to believe that those who stormed the Palace of Justice are now among the most protected in the country Pizarro I have always wondered how Colombia dealt with the fact that Santander was the first man pardoned in the country Ortega What does that mean Pizarro It means that if Santander a lawmaker was pardoned after his attempt on Bolivars life and we live in a nation built largely on Santanders actions then the life of men is a mixture of light and shadows and they must live as they are","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1076","doctext":"colombian drug mafias have denied that they are preparing an attack on the life of us president george bush who will visit this caribbean colonial beach resort on 15 february for an antidrug summit meeting bolivian president jaime paz zamora colombian president virgilio barco peruvian president alan garcia and us president george bush will sign a manifesto in cartagena that was designed in santa cruz de la sierra bolivia the document will outline strategies that they will adopt to fight drug trafficking the mysterious clandestine group the extraditables the armed branch of the medellin cartel drug traffickers said in a bulletin released early this morning that the reports of a possible attack on bush in cartagena are false these reports are part of a plan to undermine the credibility of all our peace proposals the document said in the document the extraditables also words indistinct last weekend the us cbs television network reported the possibility of an attack with rockets and missiles by drug traffickers on bushs plane in cartagena in a statement by foreign minister julio londono the colombian government said that it had no knowledge of terrorist plans against the us president and added that us and colombian security organizations were capable of guaranteeing the safety of the four presidents the extraditables a mafia group based in medellin in northwest colombian has been insisting since 17 january that they want a peace dialogue with the administration of liberal president virgilio barco who declared war on the drug traffickers in august 1989 continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1076","doctext":"Colombian drug syndicates have refuted claims that they are planning an assassination attempt on US President George Bush who is scheduled to visit this Caribbean colonial beach resort on 15 February for an antidrug summit Presidents Jaime Paz Zamora of Bolivia Virgilio Barco of Colombia Alan Garcia of Peru and George Bush of the US will sign a manifesto in Cartagena originally crafted in Santa Cruz de la Sierra Bolivia outlining their strategies to combat drug trafficking The secretive group known as the Extraditables the armed faction of the Medellin cartel issued a bulletin early this morning denying reports of a potential attack on Bush in Cartagena These allegations are part of a scheme to discredit all our peace initiatives the statement said The Extraditables also included words indistinct Last weekend the US CBS television network reported a possible attack using rockets and missiles by drug traffickers targeting Bushs aircraft in Cartagena Colombian Foreign Minister Julio Londono stated that the government was unaware of any terrorist plots against the US President and assured that both US and Colombian security forces were capable of ensuring the safety of the four presidents The Extraditables a mafia organization based in Medellin northwest Colombia have been advocating for a peace dialogue with the administration of Liberal President Virgilio Barco who declared a war on drug traffickers in August 1989","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1077","doctext":"in their initial peace proposal the extraditables promised the suspension of shipments of cocaine to the united states the surrender of weapons and the release of people they have kidnapped in complying with these promises they have released in good condition six hostages and this past monday began to deliver dynamite by abandoning a school bus loaded with 1000 kg of explosives south of medellin in todays communique the extraditables denied reports that they are holding colombian foreign ministry official garciapena archila the communique states that the extraditables have been the victims of unscrupulous people who called the medellin media to say that the extraditables are responsible for the kidnapping they say that after having released six hostages the holding of garciapena archila who is the head of the visa office of the colombian foreign ministry in bogota would be contrary to our peace offers garciapena archila was recently appointed adviser to the colombian embassy in korea a post he was scheduled to assume friday the day he disappeared the extraditables announced in their communique of today that within the next few days they will deliver a helicopter belonging to the colombian firm helicol that they had been holding the helicopter is loaded with 500 kg of dynamite the communique notes the document states that this dynamite was going to be used against a military objective the group led by pablo escobar gaviria notes we have demonstrated and we will continue to demonstrate to the country our good will and our wish to have peace and strengthen democracy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1077","doctext":"In their initial peace plan the extraditables vowed to halt cocaine shipments to the United States surrender their arms and free their kidnapped captives They have lived up to these commitments by releasing six hostages unharmed and on Monday started turning over dynamite by leaving a school bus packed with 1000 kg of explosives south of Medellin In todays statement the extraditables refuted claims of holding Colombian Foreign Ministry official GarciaPena Archila They assert that they have been wrongfully accused by deceitful individuals who contacted Medellin media falsely implicating them in the kidnapping They argue that after freeing six hostages detaining GarciaPena Archila the chief of the Colombian Foreign Ministrys visa office in Bogota would contradict their peace intentions GarciaPena Archila was recently named an adviser to the Colombian embassy in Korea a role he was set to begin on Friday the day he vanished The extraditables also announced that in the coming days they will return a helicopter from the Colombian company Helicol which they had seized The helicopter contains 500 kg of dynamite as stated in their communique This dynamite according to the document was intended for a military target The group led by Pablo Escobar Gaviria remarked We have shown and will continue to show the nation our goodwill and our desire for peace and to strengthen democracy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1078","doctext":"the national police announced on 20 january that it has abundant evidence of the guilt of us citizen jennifer jean casolo who was arrested on 24 november in her home in the miralvalle neighborhood of this capital where a large number of weapons and a great quantity of documents belonging to the fmlnfdr farabundo marti national liberation front revolutionary democratic front were found buried in the yard casolo was arraigned 8 days as published after her arrest but was released by the judge for lack of evidence according to the judicial records although in salvadoran judicial circles it is not clear why casolo was released it is believed that there were political factors involved at present casolo heads groups that have launched a virulent campaign against el salvador in the united states claiming alleged religious persecution casolo was captured after the terrorist fausto gallardo valdez gave her name to the police telling them where to find the weapons that he and his accomplices used for terrorist acts the prisoner said that the weapons were provided by casolo at her home in the miralvalle neighborhood which served as a clandestine arsenal in view of this confession the police requested the participation of representatives of the us embassy who were present in the course of the proceedings and when the weapons were dug up in front of casolo herself when casolo returned to the united states she admitted that she had buried documents in the yard of the house where she lived but she lied by saying that she did this because in el salvador people commonly bury documents or jewels to keep them from being stolen by criminals sources say that at present at the head of groups of communists from the united states and other countries who support their salvadoran counterparts casolo has begun a nationwide campaign to discredit the salvadoran governrment and to pressure congress to reduce or eliminate aid to our country in order to weaken the country institutionally and strengthen the fmlnfdr terrorist groups the police report that the terrorist gallardo valdez from whom weapons and ammounition were seized on 24 november said that he had obtained the weapons at the home of a woman who appeared to be a foreigner on barcelona avenue miralvalle neighborhood in san salvador that same day police investigators located the house identified the person living there and invited us embassy officials to participate in the search buried at the house they found 103 shells for 60mm mortars 213 sticks of tnt 405 electric detonating caps 150 feet of slow fuses 15 knives 3 cartridge clips for ak47 rifles 12510 ak47 shells 9110 m16 rifle shells 325 g3 rifle shells and documents in her unofficial statement casolo said that she did not belong to any subversive group or association and that she did not know how the articles came to be in her house on 5 december casolo and a group of salvadorans were arraigned before a military judge who 5 days later released them for lack of evidence on 9 december policemen arrested a woman named ruth esperanza aguilar marroquin alias marina who was fleeing after having placed a bomb in the engine of a bus on being questioned she said she was an active member of the peoples revolutionary army that the person in charge of logistics was the american casolo and that she had obtained the explosive material at casolos home in miralvalle the police have denied casolos charges that during her detention she was subjected to physical and psychological torture because it can prove that while casolo was under arrest she was accompanied by an embassy official even at mealtime","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1078","doctext":"On January 20 the national police declared they have substantial proof of the culpability of US citizen Jennifer Jean Casolo who was detained on November 24 in her Miralvalle neighborhood home in this capital A considerable cache of weapons and a plethora of documents linked to the FMLNFDR Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front Revolutionary Democratic Front were discovered buried in her yard Casolo was formally charged eight days following her arrest but was subsequently released by the judge due to lack of evidence according to court records The reasons for Casolos release remain unclear within Salvadoran judicial circles though political influences are suspected Currently Casolo is leading groups in the United States that are aggressively campaigning against El Salvador alleging religious persecution Casolos apprehension followed the confession of terrorist Fausto Gallardo Valdez who provided her name and the location of the weapons used in terrorist acts Gallardo claimed the weapons were supplied by Casolo at her Miralvalle home which functioned as a covert armory The police citing this confession involved US embassy representatives in the proceedings who witnessed the unearthing of the weapons in Casolos presence Upon her return to the United States Casolo admitted to burying documents in her yard but falsely claimed it was common in El Salvador to bury items to protect them from theft Sources indicate that Casolo now leading communist groups from the US and other countries has launched a campaign to undermine the Salvadoran government and press Congress to cut aid thereby weakening the nation and empowering FMLNFDR terrorists On November 24 the police confiscated weapons and ammunition from Gallardo Valdez who stated he acquired them from a foreignseeming woman on Barcelona Avenue in the Miralvalle neighborhood San Salvador The police quickly located the house identified the resident and invited US embassy officials to participate in the search uncovering 103 mortar shells 213 TNT sticks 405 electric detonating caps 150 feet of slow fuses 15 knives three AK47 clips 12510 AK47 shells 9110 M16 shells 325 G3 shells and documents In her informal statement Casolo denied any involvement with subversive groups or knowledge of the items presence in her home On December 5 Casolo and several Salvadorans were arraigned before a military judge who released them five days later due to insufficient evidence On December 9 police apprehended Ruth Esperanza Aguilar Marroquin alias Marina who had placed a bomb in a bus engine and was fleeing Under interrogation she admitted to being an active member of the Peoples Revolutionary Army and claimed that Casolo in charge of logistics provided the explosive materials at her Miralvalle residence The police refuted Casolos allegations of physical and psychological torture during her detention asserting an embassy official accompanied her even during meals","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1079","doctext":"the police have reported that tomas evangelista a leader of the ruling american popular revolutionary alliance apra and director of the ayacucho development corporation was shot dead by terrorists here today the police said that a group of hooded individuals early this morning entered evangelistas house and after tying the hands of his wife and five children took evangelista out of the house and shot him at least 20 times evangelista who was 50 years old had held the most important regional apra posts for 30 years evangelistas wife told the police that before her husband was killed the hooded man shouted their support for the promaoist shining path terrorist group anthropologist abimael guzman the founder of the shining path terrorist organization was evangelistas professor at the huamanga university in ayacucho the national police have also reported that on 26 january shining path terrorists murdered brothers martiza and john paolo puzo ochoa and their mother marta ochoa in the township of campina 60 km south of ayacucho witnesses told the police that the ochoas were killed because they refused to supply food and lodging to the terrorists more than 200 people have died so far this month owing to the armed struggle that the shining path terrorists began in 1980 and that has already claimed the lives of at least 17700 people and caused damage of over 16 billion which is the equivalent to the 70 percent of the peruvian foreign debt","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1079","doctext":"According to police reports Tomas Evangelista a prominent figure within the ruling American Popular Revolutionary Alliance APRA and the head of the Ayacucho Development Corporation was assassinated by terrorists today Early this morning a group of hooded individuals broke into Evangelistas home bound his wife and five children and then dragged him outside where they shot him at least 20 times Evangelista who was 50 years old had been a key regional APRA leader for three decades His wife recounted to the police that before her husband was executed the assailants shouted their allegiance to the proMaoist Shining Path terrorist group Notably Abimael Guzman the anthropologist who founded the Shining Path terrorist organization had been Evangelistas professor at Huamanga University in Ayacucho In another incident reported by the national police Shining Path terrorists killed Martiza and John Paolo Puzo Ochoa and their mother Marta Ochoa on January 26 in Campina located 60 km south of Ayacucho Witnesses stated that the Ochoas were murdered for refusing to provide food and shelter to the terrorists This month alone more than 200 people have lost their lives due to the ongoing conflict initiated by the Shining Path terrorists in 1980 a conflict that has resulted in over 17700 deaths and caused damages exceeding 16 billion equivalent to 70 percent of Perus foreign debt","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1080","doctext":"president vinicio cerezo said today that there will be no increase in fuel prices thus confirming the statement given yesterday 21 january by energy and mines minister raul castaneda the president added what happened was a result of speculation the gas station owners expected the prices would increase when the quetzals exchange rate changed but it did not happen he said that the problem will be solved in a short time because the government of the republic has taken charge of the foreign exchange differential so that it has no impact on the population referring to the workers demands for a salary increase president cerezo said that we are facing problems in granting the increase because the 1990 budget has not been approved cerezo added the executive branch will make the necessary contacts with the congress of the republic to solve the problem by requesting a budget extension and getting the necessary funds to grant a salary increase in the government sector president vinicio cerezo will personally supervise the investigating commission which was created last week to solve the double murder perpetrated on 19 january which resulted in the death of salvadoran political leader hector oqueli colindres and guatemalan lawyer hilda amparo flores arevalo the announcement was personally issued by the president in statements he gave to the media this morning in one of the national palace hallways oqueli colindres was a member of the national revolutionary movement of el salvador and he was one of the socialist international secretaries for latin america the investigation commission is comprised of three representatives of the national defense and government ministries the attorney general of the nation the human rights attorney and the national police and treasury police directors general president cerezo said the commissions task is to clear all doubts and prove that the government has had absolutely nothing to do with the kidnapping and subsequent assassination of these two persons cerezo reasserted that all doubts will be cleared up concerning this grave act of violence because the government had no participation whatsoever the government is not interested in eliminating anyone the investigating commission has immediately begun work the president emphasized that he will personally supervise the work being carried out to guarantee the national governments firm intention of not letting this crime which has been condemned by all the sectors of the nation go unpunished","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1080","doctext":"President Vinicio Cerezo affirmed today that fuel prices will not rise confirming yesterdays statement by Energy and Mines Minister Raul Castaneda He mentioned that the price speculation was due to gas station owners anticipating an increase with the quetzals exchange rate change which did not occur The president assured that the government has addressed the foreign exchange differential thus shielding the population from its effects On the matter of workers demands for a salary hike Cerezo noted the difficulty in approving the increase due to the unapproved 1990 budget He mentioned that the executive branch would coordinate with the Congress to request a budget extension to secure the necessary funds for a salary increase in the government sector President Cerezo also committed to personally overseeing the commission investigating the double murder on January 19 which resulted in the deaths of Salvadoran political leader Hector Oqueli Colindres and Guatemalan lawyer Hilda Amparo Flores Arevalo He made this announcement to the media from one of the national palace hallways Oqueli Colindres was affiliated with the National Revolutionary Movement of El Salvador and served as one of the Socialist International secretaries for Latin America The investigation commission includes representatives from the National Defense and Government Ministries the Attorney General the Human Rights Attorney and the National and Treasury Police Directors General Cerezo stated that the commissions objective is to eliminate any doubts and confirm that the government had no involvement in the kidnapping and subsequent murder of the two individuals He reiterated that the government is committed to clarifying this serious incident and had no interest in silencing anyone The commission has promptly commenced its work with Cerezo emphasizing his oversight role to ensure the governments determination to bring those responsible for the crime condemned by all national sectors to justice","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1081","doctext":"at this time there is heavy fighting and even army bombing of farc revolutionary armed forces of colombia camps near uribe in meta department the clashes are taking place in jardin de las penas in mesetas municipality near where the headquarters of the farc secretariat is located this reaction by the military is in answer to a farc ambush of a military patrol on 28 january resulting in five soldiers dead and seven wounded in addition the armys intensive actions are also due to the desire to put a stop to farc attacks and kidnappings of political and economic leaders in the area","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1081","doctext":"Currently intense combat and military bombardment of FARC Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia camps are occurring near Uribe in the Meta department The fighting is happening in Jardin de las Penas within Mesetas municipality close to the FARC secretariats headquarters This military response follows a FARC ambush on a patrol on January 28 which left five soldiers dead and seven injured Moreover the armys aggressive actions aim to halt FARCs attacks and kidnappings of political and economic leaders in the region","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1082","doctext":"president alan garcia has called for calm and seriousness in the political debates among the presidential candidates he described one of them as being intellectually immature in view of the constant attacks the latter always makes the right garcia said must be taught a lesson of maturity and seriousness the president said that the first special congressional session will be held from 56 february to specifically discuss internal border delimitations he also said that no new central bank director will be appointed which will allow the next administration to do so for the time being the president added he cannot either confirm or deny that he will attend the antidrug summit in colombia because the situation in panama could change in the remaining 15 days begin recording reporter mr president there are still 16 days until the cartagena summit have you made a final decision on whether you will attend or not garcia no i have not made a decision yet because peruvian foreign policy follows its principles while the president of the republic despite what some people may say follows his and these principles are loyal to certain essential concepts we are yet not completely sure that the invading country the united states is totally willing to or intends to withdraw its soldiers from a small latin american country as long as this does not occur as you must understand it is despicable and nearly impossible for me to sit down at a table with someone who is abusing a small country with his almighty position many things can happen in 15 or 16 days i am not saying either yes or no but i think that things must somehow change for the better in order to hold a cordial meeting under the current circumstances it is doubtful that the presidents can hold a cordial meeting as long as one of them is placing an atomic bomb and the threat of invasion on the table reporter question indistinct garcia yes i think that that magazine is well informed because there have been some misunderstandings as you know experts from the four countries met in santa cruz de la sierra bolivia to prepare a document when everything seemed to be ready to sign the final document one of the countries proposed some modifications changing the structure of the concept the first time i went to the united nations 4 and 12 years ago i told the united states that this is not a problem of helicopters or bullets this is a problem of better prices for cocoa coffee and annatto seeds this is a problem with the processing factories in the higher huallaga valley area and airlines that transport these products to the united states this concept has been accepted after 4 and 12 years when it was finally about to be put down in the document in santa cruz one of the countries modified it thus hindering further progress in the negotiations this subject is now being reviewed and the summit could be postponed for a few days until we reach full agreement on such an important summit which was proposed by the peruvian presidency we must gather at the cartagena summit with a concrete proposal it cannot be simply a social gathering we are not teenagers who are attending the meeting simply because the president of the most important country in the world will be there we cannot go there as desperate and dazzled youngsters to hold his hand we must make concrete proposals to obtain funds for peru work and honor for the huallaga valley peasants and respect for the latin american countries particularly since it is clear that the origin of the problem is in the consumers of the rich countries especially the united states end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1082","doctext":"President Alan Garcia has urged for composed and serious political discussions among the presidential candidates labeling one of them as intellectually immature due to their frequent attacks Garcia emphasized that the rightwing candidates need to learn maturity and seriousness He announced that the first special congressional session would occur on February 56 to focus on internal border delimitations Garcia also mentioned that no new central bank director would be appointed leaving that decision to the next administration Regarding the antidrug summit in Colombia he stated that he couldnt confirm or deny his attendance as the situation in Panama might evolve in the next 15 days When asked about his decision on attending the Cartagena summit Garcia reiterated that he hadnt decided yet citing Perus foreign policy principles and his own which emphasize loyalty to essential concepts He expressed doubts about the United States willingness to withdraw its troops from a small Latin American country making it difficult for him to attend the summit under those circumstances Garcia highlighted the need for changes to facilitate a cordial meeting noting that the presence of threats like atomic bombs complicates such gatherings He acknowledged that a magazine was wellinformed about the situation referencing misunderstandings during a meeting in Santa Cruz de la Sierra Bolivia where experts from four countries were preparing a document Despite initial progress one country proposed modifications that altered the concepts structure stalling negotiations Garcia recalled his address to the United Nations 4 and a half years ago where he argued that the problem wasnt about military hardware but about better prices for products like cocoa coffee and annatto seeds as well as issues related to processing factories and transportation in the Higher Huallaga Valley This perspective had gained acceptance over the years but recent changes had hindered finalizing the agreement Garcia suggested that the summit might be postponed until a full agreement is reached emphasizing the need for a concrete proposal at the Cartagena summit rather than a mere social event He stressed that the meeting should not be treated like an opportunity for teenagers to meet the president of the most powerful country but rather to secure funds for Peru honor and work for the Huallaga Valley peasants and respect for Latin American countries Garcia concluded by pointing out that the root of the issue lies with consumers in wealthy countries particularly the United States","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1083","doctext":"the salvadoran guerrillas today reaffirmed their willingness to meet with the government and the un secretary general to agree on a date to resume the dialogue and they proposed a ceasefire in exchange for a suspension of us aid in a communique from the general command the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln expressed the need to reorient the terms of the dialogue and negotiation so as to turn them into a national process in which all the countrys social and political forces can participate we believe the us aid to the salvadoran government is directed against democratization and the political solution of the conflict the suspension of that aid could form part of a negotiated agreement that would simultaneously entail a ceasefire the communique stated the fmlns message coincided with president alfredo cristianis visit to the united nations where today he will meet with javier perez de cuellar to request his good offices to achieve the resumption of the talks with the rebels which had been suspended in october the guerrillas stated that they hope that cristianis meeting with perez de cuellar will lead to setting a date for a future meeting nevertheless the fmln recalled the 11 november offensive and warned that the governments insistence of the guerrillas alleged military weakness will only lead to greater levels of confrontation the guerrillas expressed their concern about the salvadoran government and armys rejection of perez de cuellars mediation role describing the rejection as an obstacle to a procedure designed to bring seriousness to the negotiating effort on our part the communique stated we accept that mediation and we have made efforts toward achieving it the salvadoran government wants perez de cuellar to play only the role of observer in the dialogue process since alfredo cristiani took office on 1 june the government and the fmln have held two rounds of talks the first in mexico in september and the second in costa rica in october the government maintains that the fmln should give up its weapons and join the political process as a party however the guerrillas demand a purge of the armed forces and amendments to the constitution in exchange for a ceasefire","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1083","doctext":"The Salvadoran guerrillas have reiterated their readiness to engage with the government and the UN SecretaryGeneral to set a date for resuming dialogue proposing a ceasefire in return for halting US aid In a statement from the general command the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN emphasized the need to reorient the dialogue and negotiation terms to create a national process involving all social and political forces in the country The FMLN believes US aid to the Salvadoran government undermines democratization and a political resolution to the conflict suggesting its suspension could be part of an agreement that includes a ceasefire This statement coincided with President Alfredo Cristianis visit to the United Nations where he planned to meet Javier Perez de Cuellar to seek assistance in resuming talks with the rebels which stalled in October The guerrillas expressed hope that Cristianis meeting with Perez de Cuellar would lead to scheduling a future meeting However they recalled the November 11 offensive and warned that the governments claims of the guerrillas military weakness would only escalate the conflict The FMLN voiced concern over the Salvadoran government and armys rejection of Perez de Cuellars mediation role calling it an obstacle to serious negotiations The statement affirmed the FMLNs acceptance of Perez de Cuellars mediation and their efforts towards achieving it The Salvadoran government prefers Perez de Cuellar to act merely as an observer in the dialogue process Since Cristiani took office on June 1 there have been two rounds of talks between the government and the FMLN the first in Mexico in September and the second in Costa Rica in October The government insists the FMLN disarm and join the political process as a party while the guerrillas demand a military purge and constitutional amendments for a ceasefire","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1084","doctext":"colonel rene emilio ponce chairman of the armed forces joint chiefs of staff today pointed out that the countrys situation does not warrant lifting the current state of siege the legislative assembly is expected to discuss whether to continue this measure next week begin recording ponce our stance is completely offensive throughout our national territory we will maintain this policy whether there is a state of siege or not end recording the top military leader commented on the decision that the legislative assembly must make on 8 february col ponce said that this is a political decision and whatever the legislative assembly decides will be respected by the armed forces however he noted that full guarantees for national security would be nonexistent if this measure is repealed begin recording ponce we will respect the decision of the institutions tasked with making the decision we believe that the situation is not yet normal enough to warrant the lifting of the state of siege however the decision is in the hands of the assembly or the government reporter why do you believe that there are no conditions for lifting the state of siege ponce the plans of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln the fmln plans to continue its terrorist selective and indiscriminate actions and its attacks in the capital and the countryside i believe that there are no conditions the situation is not yet normal end recording as for an offensive that the fmln had planned for last week the military leader said that it was foiled because army intelligence detected it in time col ponce added that the most recent guerrilla attacks in the capital aim to frighten civilians begin recording ponce we believe that the fmln is seeking to maintain a psychology of fear and complete insecurity and distrust among the population because this works in their favor they are involved in a purely terrorist selective and indiscriminate scheme i have mentioned the indiscriminate nature before their recent attacks are selective they seek to destabilize the government create distrust in the government and create insecurity end recording as for the victoria and martillo operations col ponce said that the fmln had sustained 2352 dead from 11 november 1989 to 30 january 1990 and he regretted the death of 537 army troops","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1084","doctext":"Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce head of the joint chiefs of staff for the armed forces stated today that the countrys situation does not justify lifting the current state of siege The legislative assembly is set to debate the continuation of this measure next week begin recording Ponce Our approach remains entirely offensive throughout our national territory We will uphold this policy regardless of the state of siege end recording The senior military official remarked on the upcoming decision by the legislative assembly on 8 February Colonel Ponce noted that this is a political decision and that the armed forces will respect the legislative assemblys verdict However he emphasized that full national security guarantees would be absent if the measure is lifted begin recording Ponce We will abide by the decision of the responsible institutions We believe the situation is still not stable enough to lift the state of siege Nevertheless the decision lies with the assembly or the government reporter Why do you believe there are no conditions to lift the state of siege Ponce The plans of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN The FMLN intends to persist in its terrorist selective and indiscriminate actions and its attacks both in the capital and rural areas I believe the conditions are not yet suitable The situation is not yet normal end recording Regarding an offensive planned by the FMLN for last week the military leader reported that it was thwarted due to timely detection by army intelligence Colonel Ponce added that the recent guerrilla attacks in the capital are designed to instill fear among civilians begin recording Ponce We believe the FMLN aims to maintain a climate of fear and complete insecurity and distrust among the population as this benefits them They are engaged in a purely terrorist selective and indiscriminate strategy I have previously mentioned their indiscriminate tactics Their recent attacks are selective They aim to destabilize the government foster distrust in the government and create insecurity end recording Concerning the Victoria and Martillo operations Colonel Ponce stated that the FMLN had suffered 2352 casualties from 11 November 1989 to 30 January 1990 and he expressed regret over the loss of 537 army troops","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1085","doctext":"col guillermo alfredo benavides primary person implicated in the murder of six jesuit priests and their two employees was officially removed today from his post as director of the salvadoran army military school benavides replacement was part of a highlevel reorganization in the armed forces which according to western diplomatic sources reflects an intention to make gradual changes throughout the year benavides who is accused of having given the order to kill the jesuits five spaniards and one salvadoran will be replaced as director of the military school by col ricardo alfonso casanova who was formerly commander of the 6th infantry brigade based in the eastern usulutan department col heriberto hernandez who to date has been director of the treasury police will be transferred to usulutan a department where guerrillas are constantly active hernandez will be replaced by col ciro lopez roque in addition to the military school and the treasury police the changes primarily affect commanders in the areas of persistent guerrilla activity such as usulutan and chalatenango and the arce battalion an elite unit to combat the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln which is based in the eastern department of san miguel these transfers and appointments affect a total of 12 colonels and although the armed forces described them today as routine changes diplomatic sources feel that they are designed to seek greater efficiency in military action the sources feel that more changes will be made throughout this year the first reshuffling in the armed forces for 1990 was announced on 1 january that is shortly after the fmln offensive the scale of which surprised even the army itself as military sources admitted on that date general rafael bustillo chief of the salvadoran armed forces and one of the officers most openly opposed to dialogue with the fmln was relieved of his duties and sent to europe as a military attache replaced with bustillo were the chiefs of the military detachments of cuscatlan and la union in the central and eastern parts of the country respectively and the chief of army intelligence","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1085","doctext":"Colonel Guillermo Alfredo Benavides the main figure implicated in the killing of six Jesuit priests and their two staff members was officially relieved of his duties as director of the Salvadoran Army Military School today His removal is part of a broader highlevel reorganization within the armed forces which western diplomats suggest signifies a plan to implement gradual changes throughout the year Benavides accused of ordering the murder of the Jesuits five Spaniards and one Salvadoran will be succeeded by Colonel Ricardo Alfonso Casanova who previously commanded the 6th Infantry Brigade in the eastern Usulutan department Colonel Heriberto Hernandez who has been the director of the Treasury Police will be transferred to Usulutan an area with ongoing guerrilla activity Colonel Ciro Lopez Roque will take over Hernandezs role The reshuffling also affects commanders in regions with persistent guerrilla presence such as Usulutan and Chalatenango and the elite Arce Battalion in San Miguel aimed at fighting the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN These changes involve a total of 12 colonels and although the armed forces have characterized them as routine diplomatic sources suggest they aim to enhance military efficiency Additional changes are expected throughout the year The first military reorganization of 1990 was announced on January 1 following an FMLN offensive that even the army found surprising At that time General Rafael Bustillo the head of the Salvadoran armed forces and a strong opponent of dialogue with the FMLN was relieved of his position and reassigned to Europe as a military attaché The chiefs of the military detachments in Cuscatlan and La Union along with the chief of army intelligence were also replaced","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1086","doctext":"the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln hereby notifies the salvadoran people and the international community of the following 1 we see as positive that mr cristiani has accepted un secretary general javier perez de cuellars participation in the negotiation process in el salvador we feel that the mediation of the un secretary general and the framework of that international organization seriously commit both parties to negotiation and offer true possibilities so that the process will lead toward a solution that will put an end to the war in our country 2 in view of these possibilities it is highly negative that the bush administration has announced that the economic and military assistance to the government will be increased in the forthcoming fiscal periods if this decision is ratified by the us congress it would mean a definite determination to prolong the war and the failure of the possibility that could lead to the negotiated solution of the salvadoran conflict the assistance strengthens the extremists the political pressure makes it necessary to take political actions and strengthens the negotiated solution 3 the army continues to carry out permanent military offensives and repression there continue to be a state of siege murders arrests and persecution against peoples and religious organizations the press continues to be controlled and international agreements continue to be violated as the evacuation of fmln war cripples is not allowed col ponce openly proclaims his victory and hammer offensive against fmln positions this is not compatible as the government wants the fmln to unilaterally suspend operations as long as there are repression and large military offensives and a ceasefire is not agreed upon by the parties we are obliged to remain at war and make offensive use of our military force in any part of the nation to achieve serious negotiation that will find a just solution to the war signed the fmln general command dated 2 feburary 1990 el salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1086","doctext":"The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN informs the Salvadoran population and the global community of the following 1 We view Mr Cristianis acceptance of UN SecretaryGeneral Javier Perez de Cuellars involvement in the El Salvador negotiation process as positive The UN SecretaryGenerals mediation and the framework provided by the international organization hold both parties accountable to negotiations thus offering real possibilities for a solution to end the war in our country 2 Given these possibilities it is highly detrimental that the Bush administration has declared an increase in economic and military aid to the government for the upcoming fiscal periods If ratified by the US Congress this decision would signify a definitive intention to prolong the war and undermine any chance of a negotiated solution to the Salvadoran conflict Such assistance emboldens extremists whereas political pressure necessitates political actions and bolsters the chances for a negotiated resolution 3 The army persists with continuous military offensives and repression There remains a state of siege along with ongoing murders arrests and persecution of peoples and religious organizations the press remains censored and international agreements continue to be breached notably the prohibition of evacuating FMLN war casualties Col Ponce overtly declares his Victory and Hammer offensive against FMLN positions This is contradictory as the government expects the FMLN to unilaterally halt operations As long as repression and significant military offensives persist and a ceasefire is not mutually agreed upon we are compelled to remain at war and utilize our military capabilities offensively across the nation to secure serious negotiations for a just resolution to the war Signed The FMLN General Command Dated 2 February 1990 El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1087","doctext":"some people naively think that a country curry favor with the us just by being democratic some people have placed themselves at the service of this superpower as long as the superpower has had need of them however once they have outlived their usefulness not only are they abandoned but now they are even kidnapped jailed and sentenced this happened to perez jimenez of venezuela leonidas trujillo of the dominican republic who was murdered by the cia somoza of nicaragua and lately noriega of panama these men are valued only as long as they are useful to the united states once they are no longer useful they are no longer regarded as men apparently something similar happens with countries if a country has any political military or strategic value that country will enjoy washingtons preference however once the interest no longer exists the aid is over if the interest decreases the aid decreses honduras is a typical example of this policy for the world to see the poindexter trial showed that over the senates objection special aid was granted to honduras in exchange for converting it into a leased territory for contra operations the years in which our territory shamefully served to shed blood in one our neighboring countries are years in which honduras was regarded as a country deserving military and economic aid with the change of us policy after it accepted its military failure against nicaragua honduras is no longer the apple of its eye according to the united states that is why the united states is not only grudging its aid but is not even granting the scant aid already approved unless honduras agrees to additional conditions there is something else since the united states is the imfs most important member and supporter it has asked the imf to tighten the screws on honduras and to even let honduras use up its meager gold reserves until honduras is forced to say forgive me master as we can recall when the gold standard was abandoned for the dollar standard and special drawing rights the imf and other measures were created each country deposited gold reseves to back up its currency exchange thereafter its monetary backing would depend on its reserve of dollars and other strong currencies that is how getting foreign reserves became the main concern of nations if they wanted to maintain the parity of their currency as a result of the oil crisis which on the one hand saved the oilproducing countries and on the other hand dealt a blow to the oil importers plus the uncontrolled foreign debt that the petrodollars boom brought with it the countries went to the hilt in debt at the same time they lost huge sums in the international markets because of the drop in the prices of coffee silver tin copper and other export products in short the source of exchange decreased for everyone even though production of each item increased debts grew until they became nightmares that absorbed almost all the countrys foreign income the monetary reserves that were backing the currencies fell that is why in latin america there has been one devaluation after another country after country in the beginning the imf used what was called a standby loan which helped countries when they ran short of reserves with those emergency loans they could maintain the parity of their currency until they could balance their reserves however countries like honduras which were deeply indebted began to fill their lack of international reserves with loans and donations even so the country continued to pay its imports and expenses in foreign exchange until it reached the current situation in which we cannot pay the debt we are overdue 140 million in payments on our debt our credit is no longer good the imf has no more money to give to honduras to continue its vicious cycle of getting into debt to pay off its debts yet the united states has asked the imf to tighten our screws continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1087","doctext":"Some individuals mistakenly believe that a nation can gain favor with the US merely by being democratic There are those who have served this superpower as long as they were needed However once their usefulness ends they are not only abandoned but also subjected to kidnapping imprisonment and sentencing This fate befell Perez Jimenez of Venezuela Leonidas Trujillo of the Dominican Republic who was assassinated by the CIA Somoza of Nicaragua and more recently Noriega of Panama These leaders were valued only as long as they served US interests Once they were no longer beneficial they were discarded This pattern seems to apply to countries as well If a nation holds political military or strategic importance it enjoys Washingtons favor However when that interest wanes so does the aid Honduras is a prime example of this policy The Poindexter trial revealed that despite Senate objections special aid was granted to Honduras in return for its territory being used for Contra operations During the years when Hondurass territory was used for violent actions in a neighboring country it was seen as deserving military and economic support Following the US policy shift after acknowledging its military failure against Nicaragua Honduras lost its favored status Consequently the US not only reduced its aid but also withheld the minimal assistance already approved unless Honduras agreed to additional terms Moreover as the principal member and supporter of the IMF the US has urged the IMF to exert more pressure on Honduras even suggesting that Honduras exhaust its limited gold reserves until it is forced to concede Historically when the gold standard was replaced by the dollar standard and special drawing rights nations deposited gold reserves to support their currency exchanges Monetary backing then depended on reserves of dollars and other strong currencies The oil crisis which benefited oil producers but harmed importers alongside the uncontrolled foreign debt from the petrodollar boom drove countries into significant debt They also suffered losses in international markets due to falling prices of exports like coffee silver tin and copper This led to reduced exchange earnings despite increased production Consequently debts ballooned consuming nearly all foreign income and monetary reserves dwindled causing devaluations across Latin America Initially the IMF provided standby loans to help countries with reserve shortages maintain currency parity until they could balance reserves However deeply indebted nations like Honduras began relying on loans and donations to cover their lack of international reserves Despite this the country continued paying for imports and foreign expenses until it reached a point where it could no longer service its debt now overdue by 140 million Hondurass creditworthiness has eroded and the IMF has no more funds to offer to perpetuate the cycle of borrowing to repay debt Nevertheless the US has insisted that the IMF tighten its constraints on Honduras","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1088","doctext":"we are saying hello at this hour to north santander governor eduardo assaf elcure dr assaf good day assaf good morning rcn station call sign reporter mr governor what information does the departmental administration have about events dealing with public order such as regrettable incident in arboledas murder of arboledas mayor pedro jesus hernandez assaf the official reports on the regrettable case in arboledas at noon today and those carried by rcn and other stations describing the way in which mayor pedro jesus hernandez was murdered while inaugurating a dining hall for children at juan bueno arboledas municipality lead us to believe that something extremely serious is happening hernandez was going to inaugurate on 2025 february four or five works that are important for the development of the communities and had been demanded by them for a long time this leads us to believe that the situation is really difficult and that other measures will have to be adopted to prevent a continuation of these regrettable actions which destabilize public order in the department i think that after the peace talks with m19 19 april movement are concluded next week dr octavio pardo should in some way promote a truce with the national liberation army eln and the epl popular liberation army to see if it is possible to begin a dialogue and keep the bloodshed from continuing in our country most particularly in our department over the course of a month two mayors who were characterized as the fightingest mayors in the sense that they launched executed and completed works have been killed in our department reporter mr governor how many mayors did you say have been killed during that time assaf what did you say repoerter mr governor do you believe that for instance civic or political leaders in the area of north santander can participate in talks with the epl and the eln to make serious proposals to the government about a possible truce as you suggest assaf in view of our current situation that is in view of the fact that a month ago the mayor of abrego was killed and the arboledas mayor was killed yesterday i believe that the country is pleased that the pacification process with m19 will end this week so why not look for avenues of communication with the 1second break in reception and the epl to establish a truce at least during this electoral period so that all colombians especially those of north santander can freely exercise their sovereign right to participate in an election and express their satisfaction with or condemnation of the people who are currently governing the municipalities continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1088","doctext":"We are currently greeting North Santander Governor Eduardo Assaf Elcure Good day Dr Assaf Assaf Good morning RCN Reporter Mr Governor what information does the departmental administration have about public order events such as the unfortunate incident in Arboledas involving the murder of Mayor Pedro Jesus Hernandez Assaf The official reports on the tragic case in Arboledas today at noon along with those carried by RCN and other stations describe how Mayor Pedro Jesus Hernandez was murdered while inaugurating a childrens dining hall in Juan Bueno Arboledas municipality This leads us to believe that something extremely serious is happening Hernandez was set to inaugurate four or five important community development projects between February 2025 which had been long demanded by the communities This situation suggests that the circumstances are very difficult and other measures must be taken to prevent further regrettable actions that destabilize public order in the department I believe that after the peace talks with M19 conclude next week Dr Octavio Pardo should promote a truce with the National Liberation Army ELN and the Popular Liberation Army EPL to see if it is possible to begin a dialogue and prevent further bloodshed in our country particularly in our department Over the past month two mayors known for their proactive work in launching executing and completing projects have been killed in our department Reporter Mr Governor how many mayors did you say have been killed during that time Assaf What did you say Reporter Mr Governor do you believe that civic or political leaders in North Santander can participate in talks with the EPL and the ELN to make serious proposals to the government for a possible truce as you suggest Assaf Given our current situation with the mayor of Abrego killed a month ago and the Arboledas mayor killed yesterday I believe the country is pleased that the pacification process with M19 will conclude this week Therefore why not seek communication avenues with the ELN and the EPL to establish a truce at least during this electoral period so that all Colombians especially those in North Santander can exercise their sovereign right to participate in an election and express their approval or disapproval of the municipal leaders","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1089","doctext":"you have already heard the opinion for example of the agrarian bank probably also that of enci national enterprise for industrial marketing casa the cora project words indistinct the coca growers issued a communique a few days ago stating that they are not against the eradication of coca plantations but complaining about the agrarian banks unsatisfactory service in granting loans this communique was published by the media a few days ago garcia yes we heard about this and are analyzing it but the problem of the 200000 hectares used for illegal coca growing by far exceeds the capacity of the agrarian bank of the national coca leaf enterprise empresa nacional de la coca or the enci to finance fertilizer this is a subject that must be discussed at the continental level the huallaga valley is an enclave of the us consumers it is a perverse problem with economic repercussions and it is distorting and destroying the possibility of our planting other crops in that area this is why we must consider it from a continental viewpoint discussing it with the country where the problem originates where it is consumed the enci and the agrarian bank problem is important but it is very small in comparison to the seriousness of the overall problem reporter mr president is it true as it was said in the united states that the peruvian government is refusing to replace the plantations because it is not economically convenient garcia no according to solid information i have at hand from the state department and the department in charge of drug trafficking our government has made the greatest efforts during the past few years to eradicate coca plantations a few months ago they released a report to the us media from may 1989 that showed that peru had broken all records for eradicating coca in 1988 in keeping with its international agreements peru eradicated more than 5000 hectares of coca plantations that year thus stabilizing the overall amount of hectares used for coca growing nobody much less the united states can say that peru has done nothing we have carried out vast operations and have continued our silent task to eradicate these plantations sometimes with regrettable consequences the peasant who is faced with bare land after the coca is uprooted either engages in terrorist activities or is condemned to live in misery this is why we need an overall economic and social development alternative that must be part of a reevaluated latin americanus relationship reporter mr president the situation is now the opposite to what the united states is doing for words indistinct a meeting put forward by the presidents because they give 1 to fight drug trafficking while there are 100 for consumption garcia you are right it is believed that the total cost of cocaine sold on the us streets is 100 billion only 8 or 9 million is being offered to fight the illegal production of coca and to replace the crops here in peru what the united states the main consumer has been offering is not proportional to the magnitude of the problem if there were no consumption in the united states peru would not produce coca leaves except for the traditional ancient uses of peruvian people the problem begins there the responsibility for providing massive resources should be assumed through concerted dialogue not unilateral measures because there are hawks in the united states the hawks are the boldest militarists who believe that troops can be sent to the huallaga valley thus solving this serious problem such an action would represent the violation of a nations sovereignty an unwanted unilateral intervention we want a serious responsible concerted farreaching socioeconomic policy this is our objective for cartagena reporter mr president changing the subject the electoral campaign has entered the final stretch opposition parties have constantly mentioned your name and what you have said or have not said what is your opinion of the campaign garcia those are minor sins by the opposition they are using elements that are not totally legitimate but i will not waste my time passing judgment on my dear friend enrique chirino soto or on any of the lawmakers i understand their desire and their need to be elected otherwise what would they do in the future if they want to use my name let them use it even if its in a negative way i have listened to so many things over four and a half years in office that i am actually a little pleased by the fact that they are desperately using my name at least i am helping them reporter since the elections will be held on 8 april when will school classes begin garcia i saw that the education ministry issued a note announcing that classes will begin on 1 or 2 april i would like to propose to the education minister that classes begin after 8 april it would be meaningless to begin classes and to then discontinue them in order to open the schools for the elections classes could therefore begin on 10 april or when the ministry decides this should be after 8 april we should concentrate all of our efforts on opening the voting sites i am announcing that classes will begin after 8 april","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1089","doctext":"Youve likely heard perspectives from the agrarian bank and ENCI along with other organizations like CASA and the CORA Project Recently coca growers released a statement expressing their dissatisfaction with the agrarian banks loan services while not opposing the eradication of coca plantations This statement was circulated by the media Garcia Yes were aware and are reviewing the situation However the issue of the 200000 hectares devoted to illegal coca cultivation is beyond what the agrarian bank the national coca leaf enterprise or ENCI can handle in terms of financing fertilizers This problem requires a continental discussion The Huallaga Valley is a hub for US consumers creating a complex economic issue that hampers the growth of alternative crops Therefore we must approach it from a continental perspective engaging with the country where the problem originates and where consumption occurs While the agrarian bank and ENCI issues are significant they are minor compared to the larger problem at hand Reporter Mr President is it true as reported in the United States that the Peruvian government is reluctant to replace coca plantations due to economic reasons Garcia No the information I have from the State Department and antidrug agencies shows our government has made substantial efforts to eradicate coca plantations in recent years A report released to the US media from May 1989 indicated that Peru set a record in 1988 for eradicating over 5000 hectares of coca maintaining its international commitments The United States cannot claim that Peru has been inactive We have conducted extensive operations and continue our efforts to eradicate these plantations despite unfortunate consequences When coca is removed peasants face barren land leading them either to terrorism or poverty Therefore we need a comprehensive economic and social development plan as part of a redefined Latin AmericanUS relationship Reporter Mr President the US allocates much more for consumption than fighting drug trafficking Garcia Correct Cocaine sales in the US total around 100 billion but only 89 million is allocated to combat production and replace crops in Peru The US the main consumer isnt offering enough to address the problems scale Without US consumption Peru would only produce coca leaves for traditional uses The problem starts with consumption and responsibility for resources should be shared through dialogue not unilateral actions Some in the US advocate for military intervention in the Huallaga Valley which would violate our sovereignty We seek a serious responsible and comprehensive socioeconomic policy which is our goal for Cartagena Reporter Mr President regarding the electoral campaign opposition parties frequently mention you Whats your take Garcia The oppositions tactics are minor offenses Theyre using questionable methods but I wont judge my friend Enrique Chirino Soto or other lawmakers I understand their need to be elected If they want to use my name even negatively so be it After over four years in office Im somewhat amused that they rely on my name At least Im helping them Reporter With elections set for April 8 when will school classes start Garcia The education ministry announced classes would begin on April 1 or 2 I suggest starting after April 8 to avoid disruption for the elections Classes could start on April 10 or another date set by the ministry but it should be after April 8 to focus on preparing voting sites Im announcing that classes will begin after April 8","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1090","doctext":"president rafael leonardo callejas romero said tuesday honduras is facing an extremely challenging situation and the republic of china can help a great deal in solving the problems confronting his country callejas inaugurated on jan 27 told the cna honduras is facing a crisis which his new administration with help and support from the republic of china will be able to tide over honduras lacks foreign exchange to buy oil medicine and food from abroad tegucigalpas foreign debts total well over us dlrs dollars 200 million we are facing a steep shortage of basic foods corn in particular callejas said a potentially rich country honduras can overcome all its difficult problems and achieve prosperity in the long run but it needs a shot in the arm callejas said the republic of china callejas appealed can extend shortterm bridge loans to honduras to help solve the problems of acute shortage in food and other necessities a shortterm credit of dlrs 5 million for instance can help us make up for the shortage and then we can move ahead callejas said the situation is a critical one callejas said but we will be able to cope with it and surge ahead for greater prosperity and what we now need is a shortterm help from our friends in the republic of china he said the people of honduras have yet to sense the crisis they are facing now the financial crisis in particular is comparable to the one the republic of china faced in and shortly after 1950 my administration knows what shall be done callejas said he will let the people fully understand the crisis and cultivate a sense of crisis that is needed to rally themselves behind the government to move forward the people of the republic of china have set a good example for other nations in crisis to follow callejas said over the past 40 years he pointed out you have demonstrated what can be done to overcome the difficulties and achieve prosperity aside from the shortterm credit the republic of china can send a highlevel mission to advise honduras on how to solve its longterm financial problem callejas said your country has experience in this field he added and we hope we will benefit from your experience another field of cooperation between the two countries is trade and investment callejas said honduras is setting up an industrial park and investment from the republic of china is more than welcome he added the republic of china is opening its market to foreign imports and a small percentage of taiwans tobacco market if honduras can earn it will help a great deal and start a chain action of development callejas said the foreign exchange generated from the sales of tobacco can be used to pay back some of tegucigalpas foreign debt the repayment will earn more international credit which in turn supports other projects of development the presence of a un military observer group in honduras callejas said will help stabilize the situation in central america the mission is to help ease the tension along the borders of el salvador and nicaragua which was heightened by guerrilla activities callejas has visited the republic of china twice before he toured the republic of china as minister of natural resources in 1968 and again as chairman of the national party in 1988 asked if he would attend the presidential inauguration in taipei on may 20 callejas said he would try my best to go to taipei myself if he is unable to attend he added he will send his president of the national congress rodolfo irias navas if i cannot visit the republic of china in may callejas said i will make a visit to your country before the end of this year most likely he added he will pay a state visit to the republic of china in november in return callejas said we will be honored to have your president president li visit us relations between honduras and the republic of china are extremely close ones callejas said and we in honduras hope to further cement those extremely good relations he pointed out such good relationships should not be monopolized by the governments callejas said we need more contact among the people in all walks of life on cultural social and commercial levels so that we may continue improving the extremely good relationship that has existed between our two countries he pointed out","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1090","doctext":"President Rafael Leonardo Callejas Romero stated on Tuesday that Honduras is currently grappling with a highly challenging situation and emphasized that the Republic of China could significantly assist in addressing the issues his nation faces Callejas who took office on January 27 informed the CNA that his administration with the Republic of Chinas support could navigate through the crisis Honduras is struggling with a lack of foreign currency to import essential goods such as oil medicine and food Tegucigalpas foreign debt exceeds USD 200 million Callejas highlighted a severe shortage of basic foods especially corn Despite its potential wealth Honduras requires immediate assistance to resolve its difficulties and achieve longterm prosperity according to Callejas He appealed for shortterm bridge loans from the Republic of China to alleviate the acute shortages of food and other necessities A shortterm loan of USD 5 million for example could help mitigate the shortages and enable progress Callejas explained He described the situation as critical but expressed confidence that his administration could manage it and advance towards greater prosperity with shortterm aid from the Republic of China Callejas also noted that the people of Honduras were not yet fully aware of the crisis they were encountering particularly the financial crisis which he compared to that faced by the Republic of China around 1950 His administration he stated knows the necessary steps to take and aims to make the people understand the crisis to rally their support behind the government Callejas praised the Republic of Chinas people for setting a good example for other nations in crisis demonstrating over the past 40 years how to overcome difficulties and achieve prosperity Beyond shortterm credit Callejas suggested that the Republic of China could send a highlevel mission to advise Honduras on addressing its longterm financial challenges leveraging their experience in this field Additionally Callejas mentioned trade and investment as another potential area of cooperation Honduras is developing an industrial park and welcomes investment from the Republic of China He indicated that if Honduras could secure a small share of Taiwans tobacco market it would significantly aid development and create a positive cycle of growth The foreign exchange from tobacco sales could help repay Tegucigalpas foreign debt enhancing international credit and supporting further development projects Callejas also acknowledged the stabilizing role of the UN military observer group in Central America which aims to reduce tensions heightened by guerrilla activities along the borders of El Salvador and Nicaragua Callejas has visited the Republic of China twice before in 1968 as the Minister of Natural Resources and in 1988 as the Chairman of the National Party When asked about attending the presidential inauguration in Taipei on May 20 Callejas expressed his intention to attend personally but if unable he would send Rodolfo Irias Navas the President of the National Congress in his place Callejas assured that if he could not visit in May he would do so by the end of the year likely in November and extended an invitation for President Li to visit Honduras Callejas emphasized the extremely close relations between Honduras and the Republic of China expressing a desire to further strengthen these ties He noted that such relationships should not be limited to governmental interactions but should also involve cultural social and commercial exchanges among the people to continue improving the already strong relationship between the two countries","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1091","doctext":"this morning president vinicio cerezo hosted a news conference at the presidents palace office the president was asked about the human rights situation in our country in addition words indistinct presented by the united nations rapporteur of the un human rights commission begin recording cerezo words indistinct of the commission that has arrived in guatemala words indistinct we all must admit that in 1989 there was words indistinct that created an atmosphere of terrorism and words indistinct on various occasions and in several criminal and political cases it was decided that words indistinct that continues progressing but there is an even better way yet the truth of the matter is that the institutions that are going to protect human rights are making more progress each day and becoming more operational the authorities are becoming more cooperative every day with the various institutions that are concerned about the human rights situation words indistinct to create a new system for locating missing people we have found a system that allows us to locate many missing people and words indistinct passage indistinct frankly speaking name indistinct is a serious man who deserves all of my trust and respect for his capabilities he has said that we have problems in controlling some terrorist groups and what we need is assistance in improving our efficiency he has pointed out some defects in our penal procedures which make it difficult for us to keep these people in prison however his conclusions do not necessarily mean that we are getting worse that has not been mentioned in the news his conclusions notes that in spite of these observations that he had to make as united nations observer for guatemala the situation in our country has obviously improved compared to the previous years we are taking all of this into consideration this has been included in a written report that will be noted in geneva in order to consider treatment for guatemala continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1091","doctext":"This morning President Vinicio Cerezo held a news conference at the Presidential Palace During the conference he was questioned about the human rights situation in the country and the report presented by the United Nations Rapporteur of the UN Human Rights Commission Cerezo acknowledged that in 1989 there was a climate of terrorism that created significant issues He mentioned that in various criminal and political cases decisions were made that continue to evolve although there is always room for improvement He emphasized that institutions protecting human rights are making daily progress and becoming more functional and the authorities are increasingly cooperating with these institutions A new system for locating missing persons has been developed which has already helped find many individuals Furthermore he expressed his trust and respect for a serious individual name indistinct who has highlighted the challenges in controlling certain terrorist groups and the need for assistance to enhance efficiency Some flaws in the penal procedures were identified making it hard to detain these individuals However these findings do not imply a deterioration in the situation In fact according to the observers conclusions the countrys situation has improved compared to previous years These remarks have been included in a written report that will be presented in Geneva to consider measures for Guatemala","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1092","doctext":"a socialist international mission made up of prominent leaders of that organization arrived in the country on 23 january to demand that the guatemalan government conduct an exhaustive investigation into the murder of salvadoran opposition leader hector oqueli colindres and guatemalan gilda flores their kidnapping and subsequent murder took place in our country and thus guatemalan authorities without any kind of meddling should solve this case guatemalan courts of justice have the duty to request as part of the investigation the testimonies of witnesses and conclusions of experts involved in the case according to guatemalan law there is a period allotted for initial investigations during which no public statements can be made or pressures exerted which might hamper the course of justice this is why the fact that a delegation which is made up of respectable people who deserve our admiration not only because of their outstanding political virtues but also because of their honest behavior as citizens is coming to demand that our authorities investigate the crime as if they were not already officially doing so is to a certain extent hampering justice it happens that the illustrious visitors came here with the evident goal of accusing the alleged authors of the double crime in public statements they have already said that forces of the guatemalan and salvadoran extreme right murdered them these statements are as uncalled for as those uttered by president cristiani in el salvador when he said that the murderers of the six uca central american university jesuits were fmln farabundo marti national liberation front guerrillas and was later forced to retract when the investigations revealed that members of the salvadoran armed forces carried out the murder in the face of domestic and international pressure and the comdemnation of the brutal murder of the social democratic leaders president cerezo decided to establish an investigative commission to which he plans to add a representative of an international organization on 23 january the socialist delegate who is in the country without naming it clearly referred to a legally registered guatemalan political party which enjoys full political rights as the nanny party of the nationalist republican alliance arena of el salvador he is levelling serious charges which could even create legal and political conflicts between guatemala and el salvador by insisting that the crime was politically motivated which seems to be evident and by linking the crime to political parties of the two countries with the due respect that the presidential commission deserves the supreme court of justice should be consulted about what should be done next because the case is under the purview of guatemalan courts especially those in jutiapa jurisdiction those courts should be the ones tasked with collecting the evidence issuing the summons and making the necessary statements anything else constitutes interfering with justice in this regard the fact that president cerezo is guessing about who might be the author of this repudiable bloody murder is inappropriate because it is not his duty to do so even if the socialists threaten to seek condemnation against guatemala at the united nations for violations of human rights which are looming over his government","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1092","doctext":"On January 23 a delegation from the Socialist International composed of notable leaders arrived in the country to urge the Guatemalan government to thoroughly investigate the murder of Salvadoran opposition leader Hector Oqueli Colindres and Guatemalan Gilda Flores Their kidnapping and subsequent murder occurred here thus the Guatemalan authorities must resolve this case independently The Guatemalan courts are responsible for collecting witness testimonies and expert conclusions as part of the investigation According to Guatemalan law there is a designated period for initial investigations during which public statements or pressures that might obstruct justice are prohibited Therefore the arrival of the delegation which consists of highly respected individuals admired for their political and personal integrity to demand an investigation from our authorities as if it were not already underway is somewhat obstructive to justice The visitors aim to accuse the alleged perpetrators of the crime publicly having already claimed that forces from the Guatemalan and Salvadoran extreme right were responsible Such premature statements are as inappropriate as those made by President Cristiani in El Salvador who initially blamed the murders of six UCA Jesuits on FMLN guerrillas only to later retract when it was revealed that members of the Salvadoran armed forces committed the crime Amidst both domestic and international pressure condemning the brutal murder of the social democratic leaders President Cerezo decided to form an investigative commission considering the inclusion of a representative from an international organization On January 23 the socialist delegate in the country referred to a legally registered Guatemalan political party which enjoys full political rights as the nanny party of El Salvadors Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA This serious accusation linking the crime to political parties in both countries could provoke legal and political conflicts between Guatemala and El Salvador by emphasizing the political motivation behind the crime With due respect to the presidential commission the Supreme Court of Justice should be consulted on the next steps as the case falls under the jurisdiction of Guatemalan courts particularly those in Jutiapa These courts should gather evidence issue summons and make necessary statements Any deviation from this process constitutes interference with justice President Cerezos speculation about the potential perpetrators of this heinous crime is inappropriate as it is not his role even if the socialists threaten to seek condemnation of Guatemala at the United Nations for looming human rights violations under his government","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1093","doctext":"colonel rene emilio ponce chief of the armed forces joint chiefs of staff categorically denied today that there are any rifts between salvadoran army officers and us military advisers as asserted this week by the us media i know nothing about this our relations with the north americans are normal as usual ponce said to journalists adding the us advisers have helped us very much in the professionalization of the armed forces and they continue to work with us the military officer stated there are always those who try to force or break the strategic alliance between the salvadoran government and armed forces and the united states reports from the us congress said that the arrest of eight army members linked with the assassination of six jesuit priests and two women on 16 november has provoked serious disputes between some military commanders and the us adviser corps detached to the country ponce participated on wednesday 7 february in the ceremony to turn over command of the military school to colonel ricardo casanova replacing colonel guillermo benavides one of the men involved in the assassination of the jesuits ponce reported that the military officers accused of the crime are imprisoned at the national police general headquarters but they are still in active service and are receiving a salary while the courts issue a ruling on this case","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1093","doctext":"Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce head of the Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff firmly rejected claims today of any discord between Salvadoran army officers and US military advisers contrary to reports in the US media this week I am unaware of this Our relationship with the North Americans remains as usual Ponce told journalists adding The US advisers have significantly aided us in professionalizing the armed forces and they continue to collaborate with us He further stated There are always those who seek to disrupt the strategic alliance between the Salvadoran government armed forces and the United States Reports from the US Congress indicated that the arrest of eight army members for the assassination of six Jesuit priests and two women on November 16 has caused significant friction between some military leaders and the US adviser corps in the country Ponce attended the ceremony on Wednesday February 7 where command of the military school was transferred to Colonel Ricardo Casanova replacing Colonel Guillermo Benavides one of those implicated in the Jesuit murders Ponce noted that the accused military officers are detained at the National Police General Headquarters but they remain on active duty and continue to receive their salaries while awaiting court rulings on the case","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1094","doctext":"during the last few days the presidential candidate for continuism daniel ortega has been insisting on his intention of a quick reconciliation with the us government nevertheless he says so amid slander and threats that invalidate the sincerity of his remarks for ortega and his spokesmen to be respected by the us government and to manage an agreement with the united states is now his partys best guarantee that partys great electoral offer the only possible explanation for this incoherent and contradictory attitude is as a reelection strategy realizing the popularity of the idea of normalizing friendly relations with the bush administration ortega has not wanted to remain distanced from that aspiration which the people judge as indispensable to improve the crisis they are in the truth is that any unnecessary distancing of relations between the us government and the sandinists was due to the latters initiative everyone knows the efforts made by both mr bowdler as well as lawrence pezullo to attain cordial relations with the sandinist government that followed somoza debayles the strong pressures on the dictator to resign were decisive in his departure the carter governments massive and early aid was decisive in stabilizing the revolutionary regime the fsln sandinist national liberation front national directorate however had other instructions from havana as soon as they got out of the airplane they took it out on the yankees enemy of humanity which were only seeking an unprejudiced relationship with the new leaders that rhetoric would have been less obvious if it had not been that the true purpose of that confrontation campaign was to justify its mission of setting central america on fire and thus distracting the united states with a strategy of destabilizing the area which is convenient to ussr interests the fmlns farabundo marti national liberation front general staff moved to niacaragua and the clandestine radio station venceremos began broadcasting from managua while the whole country became a sanctuary for salvadoran terrorists and a logistics resupply base the us administration made one last effort at manzanillo but deputy foreign minister tinoco only went to read a prepared text using that brilliant opportunity as a center stage for propaganda and disturbance menawhile the slogan if nicaragua won so will el salvador flooded radio stations banners watchwords graffiti and boastful speeches while the salvadoran guerrillas made every effort to overthrow the government and the guatemalan revolutionary bands did likewise devastating el peten deputy secretary of state enders came himself to hold talks with the fslns general directorate proposing an arrangement that would guarantee stability in exchange for their messiahlike project of subverting the region when these talks failed what followed was inevitable and is regrettable now even though the sandinists may try after 10 years to make up for lost time trying to put things right the recipe continues to be the same one genuinely free and just elections in nicaragua and two the removal of their inciting hands from central america on these lines secretary of state james bakers declaration last week was clear and categorical convincing proof that the elections were honest something very hard to determine unless ortega allows congressinal observers and convicing proof that nicaragua has stopped sending arms to el salvador if the elections are fraudulent sentence has already been passed the united states could make nicaraguas situation tougher in other words ortega would confirm himself only as a guarantor of war and misery","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1094","doctext":"Over the past few days Daniel Ortega the presidential candidate advocating continuism has been vocal about his desire to quickly reconcile with the US government However his statements are overshadowed by slander and threats casting doubt on their sincerity Ortega and his representatives now claim that gaining respect from the US government and securing an agreement with the United States is their partys best guarantee and a major electoral promise This contradictory stance seems to be a reelection strategy recognizing the popular appeal of normalizing relations with the Bush administration Ortega aims to align with this public sentiment seen as crucial for improving the current crisis Historically any unnecessary strain between the US government and the Sandinistas originated from the latter Efforts by Mr Bowdler and Lawrence Pezullo to foster cordial relations with the Sandinista government postSomoza Debayle were wellknown The Carter administrations significant early aid was pivotal in stabilizing the revolutionary regime However the FSLN national directorate followed directives from Havana and immediately adopted an adversarial stance against the Yankees who sought an unbiased relationship with the new leaders This rhetoric was part of a broader strategy to justify setting Central America ablaze distracting the US in a manner beneficial to Soviet interests The FMLNs general staff relocated to Nicaragua with the clandestine radio station Venceremos broadcasting from Managua transforming the country into a sanctuary for Salvadoran terrorists and a logistical base The US made a final attempt at Manzanillo but Deputy Foreign Minister Tinoco merely read a prepared statement using the occasion for propaganda Meanwhile the slogan if Nicaragua won so will El Salvador proliferated across media while Salvadoran guerrillas and Guatemalan revolutionary groups intensified efforts to destabilize their governments Deputy Secretary of State Enders met with the FSLNs general directorate proposing stability in exchange for abandoning their subversive regional agenda When these talks failed the subsequent events were inevitable and regrettable Now despite the Sandinistas attempts to rectify the past after ten years the solution remains consistent genuinely free and fair elections in Nicaragua and the cessation of their destabilizing activities in Central America Secretary of State James Bakers recent statement was clear proof of honest elections possibly through congressional observers and evidence that Nicaragua has ceased arms transfers to El Salvador Should the elections prove fraudulent the US could intensify Nicaraguas hardships confirming Ortega as a guarantor of war and misery","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1095","doctext":"president augusto pinochet said here that this is the last city he will visit during the first part of his nationwide tour to bid take leave of the citizenry as chief of state he also thanked the chilean people for their hard work to make progress the president said he was pleased to observe optimism among the people in the northern region as in the rest of the country pinochet said in copiapo that those who try to tarnish the honor of the armed forces and forces of order are against chile he made these statements during a public ceremony at the alhambra theatre in copiapo where he was honored for his government work in the past 16 years after enumerating the achievements in the third region the president referred to his completed mission begin recording pinochet we have completed our mission because we have behaved in keeping with the armed forces tradition we maintained the honor we inherited from our historic heroes those who ignore the great work carried out by the national defense institutions are being irresponsible with history those who try to tarnish the honor of the armed forces and forces of order are against chile and its essential institutions this is not acceptable ladies and gentlemen applause end recording before meeting with the copiapo citizenry the president also referred to the violent attacks that took place in santiago he said that these attacks will not hinder the talks on the transfer of power he added that he did not have full reports on the subversive attack begin recording pinochet i think it is normal a situation in keeping with the dynamics of current politics i do not foresee greater consequences to it when i get back there possibly passage indistinct unidentified reporter mr president there has been a terrorist attack in the capital what do you know about it pinochet i cannot tell you i have been told over the phone but it is confidential information which i cannot repeat but i do not think it is too serious reporter mr president that does not break away passage indistinct pinochet according to what i know so far nothing has happened that could turn into anything more serious things are going along just the same with the small problems that arise daily within the dynamics of politics but as i just said i do not think words indistinct reporter mr president do you think that this attack was committed by those who escaped from the santiago prison pinochet that is what i mean i do not think it is very important since reactions of violence have increased it could have been them according to the information i got it could be serious but not as much as to think that this is the end of the world end recording finally president pinochet said he still had no further reports on the terrorist attack in which another carabinero was slain and he regretted the dissolution of the cni national intelligence center which was a specialized organization well acquainted with the terrorist cells the chief of state will end his tour of northern chile in serena he will return to santiago today","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1095","doctext":"President Augusto Pinochet announced that Copiapo would be the final city he visits during the initial phase of his nationwide tour to bid farewell to the citizens as their head of state He expressed gratitude to the Chilean populace for their hard work and progress The president noted he was heartened by the optimism evident in the northern region similar to the rest of the country In a public ceremony at the Alhambra Theatre in Copiapo where he was honored for his 16 years of governance Pinochet stated that those attempting to discredit the honor of the armed and order forces are against Chile He emphasized that his administration had fulfilled its mission by upholding the traditions of the armed forces and maintaining the honor inherited from historical heroes Pinochet criticized those who disregard the significant contributions of national defense institutions as irresponsible He reiterated that any attempts to tarnish the honor of these forces are unacceptable Before addressing the citizens of Copiapo Pinochet commented on the violent incidents in Santiago asserting that these would not impede discussions on the transfer of power He admitted he lacked comprehensive reports on the subversive attack but downplayed its potential impact viewing it as a routine political dynamic with no foreseeable serious consequences When questioned about a terrorist attack in the capital Pinochet acknowledged receiving confidential information over the phone but did not consider it particularly grave He speculated that the attack might have been carried out by escapees from Santiago prison but remained unconvinced of its significance suggesting that while it could be serious it wasnt catastrophic Lastly Pinochet regretted the disbandment of the National Intelligence Center CNI which had specialized knowledge of terrorist cells and mentioned he had no further updates on a recent terrorist incident that resulted in the death of another Carabinero Pinochet concluded his tour of northern Chile in Serena and was set to return to Santiago the same day","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1096","doctext":"col rene emilio ponce chief of the salvadoran armed forces general staff said today that 145 guerrillas and 53 soldiers had been killed in 386 clashes in january within the framework of the counterinsurgency operation victoria col ponce said that the army had destroyed 61 camps and thwarted 48 logistical guerrilla operations throughout the country in january while the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln said it had inflicted 532 army casualties including 10 officers in armed confrontations during the month col ponce held the guerrilla movement responsible for the murder of 19 people and added that 22 rebels had deserted from the fmln ranks he stated that the rebels had conducted 235 sabotage operations against the telephone energy and transportation systems as well as the government infrastructure and private property operation victoria which began in january was aimed at attacking the guerrilla groups that stayed behind in the outskirts of san salvador and the countrys main cities after the rebel offensive of 11 november 1989 ponce said that 45 percent of the salvadoran army approximately 30000 soldiers is participating in the nationwide operation victoria the army confiscated 186 weapons of various calibers during the confrontations in january ponce added that 1980 people most of them youths have been kidnapped by the rebels since 11 november and are receiving guerrilla training in chalatenango morazan and usulutan departments according to official sources in the last decade the salvadoran guerrilla movement has caused economic losses to the country of approximately 430 million as a result of telecommunication and energy sabotage operations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1096","doctext":"Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce head of the Salvadoran armed forces general staff announced today that 145 guerrillas and 53 soldiers were killed in 386 confrontations in January as part of the counterinsurgency operation Victoria He reported that the army had demolished 61 guerrilla camps and prevented 48 logistical operations nationwide in January The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN claimed it had caused 532 army casualties including 10 officers in armed skirmishes during the same period Col Ponce attributed the murder of 19 civilians to the guerrillas and mentioned that 22 rebels had defected from the FMLN He also noted that the guerrillas had carried out 235 sabotage acts targeting telephone energy and transportation systems as well as government and private properties Operation Victoria launched in January targeted guerrilla groups lingering around San Salvador and other major cities following the rebel offensive on November 11 1989 Ponce highlighted that 45 percent of the Salvadoran army about 30000 soldiers were involved in the nationwide operation During Januarys confrontations the army seized 186 weapons of different calibers Ponce added that since November 11 the guerrillas had kidnapped 1980 people mostly youths who are being trained in guerrilla warfare in the departments of Chalatenango Morazan and Usulutan Official sources estimate that over the past decade the guerrilla movement has inflicted approximately 430 million in economic losses on the country due to sabotage operations targeting telecommunications and energy infrastructure","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1097","doctext":"colombian foreign minister julio londono paredes said today that it is very hard to think of some important breakthrough in the fight against drugs when at the same time the international coffee agreement collapses and tariffs and obstacles are raised against our nations export products in an interview published today by the venezuelan daily newspaper el nacional londono noted that the antidrug summit scheduled to be held in cartagena next week is important in that the international community and several countries particularly the united states have begun to realize that the drug problem is universal it is important that the united states which was declaring us solely and exclusively responsible for the problems only four years ago be represented by its president at a meeting with his colombian peruvian and bolivian counterparts and thus properly assume its role as coparticipant and a party jointly responsible in this matter he said in answer to a question as to what will happen with the goodneighbor committees in his country after he steps down due to the change in administration in colombia londono said the colombian commission and i know the venezuelan commission too is multipartisan i know it includes representatives from the liberal party and its various factions from the conservative party and also from the patriotic union it is a national not partisan commission and therefore since we have presented some achievements to the two countries i am convinced that the same policy will continue because it has been welcomed by the colombian people and their leaders for his part venezuelan foreign minister reinaldo figueredo planchart asserted that the problem of delimiting sea and undersea areas between the two countries which has existed for decades is equally important to colombia and venezuela although it must not be forgotten that other very important matters are also pending there are many other things for which the communities at the borders want solutions and these are the maters we are going to attend to on a priority basis he said when asked if the delimitation problems will be solved during the administrations of presidents virgilio barco colombia and carlos andres perez venezuela he asserted that we must not set fixed deadlines on matters this week londono and figueredo toured the extensive frontier between the two countries and directly learned about the situation at the colombianvenezuelan border where smuggling of goods drug trafficking and kidnappings proliferate","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1097","doctext":"Colombian Foreign Minister Julio Londono Paredes remarked today on the difficulty of making significant strides in the war on drugs particularly when the international coffee agreement collapses and new tariffs and barriers are imposed on their export goods In an interview featured in todays edition of the Venezuelan newspaper El Nacional Londono emphasized the upcoming antidrug summit in Cartagena next week as crucial noting that the global community especially the United States is starting to acknowledge the drug issue as a universal problem He highlighted the importance of the US which had previously held Colombia solely accountable for the drug crisis now having its president join Colombian Peruvian and Bolivian leaders thus recognizing its shared responsibility in the matter When questioned about the future of the goodneighbor committees following the administrative change in Colombia Londono assured that the Colombian commission which includes members from multiple parties such as the Liberal Party Conservative Party and Patriotic Union would persist He believes the continued bipartisan support is due to the positive reception of their achievements by both nations Venezuelan Foreign Minister Reinaldo Figueredo Planchart also weighed in stressing the longstanding issue of demarcating maritime boundaries between Colombia and Venezuela while acknowledging other crucial pending issues that need urgent attention He indicated that border communities have various concerns that must be addressed as priorities Figueredo cautioned against setting strict deadlines for resolving the delimitation issues during the terms of Presidents Virgilio Barco of Colombia and Carlos Andres Perez of Venezuela This week Londono and Figueredo visited the extensive border shared by the two countries gaining firsthand insight into the challenges faced including rampant smuggling drug trafficking and kidnappings at the ColombianVenezuelan frontier","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1098","doctext":"colombian president virgilio barco vargas said he will ask us president george bush during the 15 february drug summit to be held in cartagena for greater assistance to bolivia and peru the worlds biggest producers of coca leaves during an informal talk with newsmen barco said that at the summit he will ask president bush to provide economic and military assistance to fight the war he himself declared on drug trafficking mafias after various terrorist actions last august although he did not specify the kind of aid or how it should be provided barco vargas said the economic measures he will ask for would concentrate on a greater opening of the us market to exports from andean countries affected by production and chemical processing of cocaine in addition to presidents bush and barco bolivian president jaime paz zamora and peruvian president alan garcia will also attend the summit they are expected to present proposals on the substitution of other crops for coca leaves the base for making cocaine while bearing in mind the economic wellbeing and social development of peasants engaged in this activity the four presidents will meet for no longer than five hours and will sign a document in which they will define strategies to develop an overall struggle against drug trafficking according to unofficial reports the points that will be included in the joint document include strengthening andean economies by increasing exports and the total struggle against international drugtrafficking gangs by reducing demand consumption and supply of hallucinogenic drugs barco vargas said industrialized nations should especially help the fraternal countries of bolivia and peru which have great needs one of the colombian objectives at the antidrug summit will be to make the united states understand its coresponsibility for the serious cocainetrafficking problem because of its almost 145 million drug addicts and because of its sales of weapons and chemical components which seem to have no official control to mafias at least 5000 men from colombian security corps are already patrolling strategic sites in cartagena to prevent any act of terrorism that could be perpetrated by the drug cartels during the summit","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1098","doctext":"Colombian President Virgilio Barco Vargas announced his intention to request additional support from US President George Bush at the upcoming drug summit in Cartagena on February 15 Barco seeks both economic and military aid to combat drug trafficking specifically targeting Bolivia and Peru the largest producers of coca leaves In an informal discussion with journalists Barco emphasized his commitment to the war on drug mafias a stance he has maintained since a series of terrorist incidents last August While Barco did not detail the exact nature or delivery of the assistance he seeks he highlighted the need for economic measures that would enhance access to the US market for exports from Andean nations impacted by cocaine production and processing The summit will also include Bolivian President Jaime Paz Zamora and Peruvian President Alan Garcia who are expected to propose alternative crops to replace coca leaves while considering the economic and social welfare of the farmers involved The four leaders will convene for a maximum of five hours to outline strategies for a comprehensive fight against drug trafficking Unofficial sources suggest the joint document to be signed will focus on bolstering Andean economies through increased exports and a total struggle against global drugtrafficking networks by cutting demand consumption and supply of hallucinogens Barco stressed that industrialized countries should particularly support Bolivia and Peru given their significant needs One of Colombias aims at the summit is to convey to the United States its shared responsibility in the severe cocaine trafficking issue due to its nearly 145 million drug users and its unregulated sales of weapons and chemical components to criminal organizations To ensure security during the summit at least 5000 Colombian security personnel are patrolling key areas in Cartagena to prevent potential terrorist acts by drug cartels","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1099","doctext":"the director of a salvadoran catholic church human rights group has said that the us government attitude does not help attain progress in human rights in el salvador because the army is being blackmailed with military aid legal assistance office director maria julia hernandez has said that for years the united states has supported the thesis that there has been an improvement in human rights in el salvador during a meeting with foreign press correspondents hernandez said that is a thesis based on its own premises it is selfdeceiving during the past decade the united states has provided 45 billion in economic and military aid to el salvador which allowed el salvador among other things to increase its army from 12000 to 56000 men according to maria julia hernandez the armed forces are even more arrogant and have increased the number of indiscriminate arrests under the nationalist republican alliance arena government that took power last june she reported the reappearance of death squads and maintained that those groups were always involved with the military there has never been or ever will be a death squad totally alien to the army because that would mean a power independent of the armed forces hernandez said according to legal assistance office statistics cited by maria julia hernandez 218 people were reported missing in 1989 and 31 assassinations including those of prominent government officials were blamed on the farabundo marti national liberation front","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1099","doctext":"The head of a Salvadoran Catholic Church human rights organization has criticized the US governments stance claiming it impedes progress in human rights in El Salvador by leveraging military aid to manipulate the army Maria Julia Hernandez director of the Legal Assistance Office asserted that the US has long promoted the idea that human rights conditions have improved in El Salvador labeling this notion as deceptive and based on flawed premises Speaking to foreign press correspondents Hernandez highlighted that over the past decade the US has funneled 45 billion in economic and military support to El Salvador which facilitated the expansion of its army from 12000 to 56000 troops Hernandez argued that this military growth has led to increased arrogance and arbitrary arrests under the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA government which came into power last June She also reported the resurgence of death squads asserting that these groups have always been connected to the military and could not operate independently According to statistics from the Legal Assistance Office Hernandez noted that 218 people were reported missing in 1989 and 31 assassinations including those of highprofile government officials were attributed to the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1100","doctext":"today 11 february at 0900 the salvadoran air force began bombing and firing rockets against a settlement of repatriates in huancora san isidro labrador jurisdiction chalatenango department with two a37 planes and four helicopter gunships killing six persons wounding three others and destroying several homes in view of these actions the fmln states 1 we strongly condemn this cowardly attack which was carried out purposefully because the place is completely visible and identifiable as an area populated by repatriates 2 this new crime destroys the vaunted false image of professionalism by the salvadoran military and shows that the violation of human rights is a daily practice in the army 3 this action also shows the lack of will on the part of the air force to achieve a negotiated solution to the conflict the persistence of these crimes against defenseless people confirms the need for us to remain armed and to use our military power to achieve a negotiated solution and protect human rights we call on all humanitarian and religious organizations to present themselves at the place to confirm the occurrence of these actions and to denounce them with full vigor","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1100","doctext":"On 11 February at 0900 the Salvadoran Air Force initiated a bombing raid and launched rockets at a settlement of repatriates in Huancora within the San Isidro Labrador jurisdiction of Chalatenango department employing two A37 aircraft and four helicopter gunships This resulted in the deaths of six individuals injuries to three more and the destruction of multiple homes In response the FMLN declares 1 We vehemently denounce this cowardly attack which was deliberately executed as the area is clearly identifiable as a repatriate settlement 2 This latest atrocity shatters the fabricated image of professionalism within the Salvadoran military and illustrates the armys routine human rights violations 3 This incident further highlights the Air Forces unwillingness to pursue a negotiated resolution to the conflict The ongoing perpetration of such crimes against unarmed civilians underscores the necessity for us to remain armed and utilize our military strength to secure a negotiated settlement and safeguard human rights We urge all humanitarian and religious organizations to visit the site verify these actions and condemn them vigorously","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1101","doctext":"the salvadoran armed forces denied today that their planes had bombed a refugee camp and civilian settlements in the departments of chalatenango and morazan located north and northeast of san salvador as religious sources had reported yesterday a communique released by the armed forces states that five persons including four minors were killed not as a result of the bombings but as a result of the clashes between soldiers and guerrillas at the corral de las piedras refugee camp in chalatenango department the armed forces accused the guerrillas of firing rockets that hit several houses and it reported that a soldier and six guerrillas were killed in the clashes which lasted between 0600 and 1400 however eduardo alas the bishop of chalatenango told the media today that five people were killed and at least 14 civilians were wounded when the camp was attacked from the air according to the entire community alas said a rocket or a grenadetype device fell on one of the houses with many people inside including children i saw the mutilated bodies of the children and holes in the roof there was a lot of machinegun fire moreover the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln condemned the cowardly attack on the refugee homes which he said were higly visible and identified as civilian housing this incident shows a total lack of commitment by the armed forces to reach a negotiated solution and it reaffirms the need to maintain the armed struggle and to use military power to reach a negotiated solution so that human rights are respected the fmln said in a communique released today the fmln also condemned an alleged bombing of the town of cacaopera in morazan department which the armed forces have denied according to the guerrillas a woman was wounded and a sugar cane harvest was destroyed by the bombs but according to col mauricio vargas military chief of the region there was no bombing but clashes with a group of guerrillas with the support of helicopters the military chief promised however to carry out the pertinent investigations to learn what happened in the region","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1101","doctext":"Today the Salvadoran armed forces dismissed claims that their aircraft had bombed a refugee camp and civilian areas in the departments of Chalatenango and Morazan north and northeast of San Salvador as reported by religious sources the previous day According to a statement from the armed forces five people including four minors were killed due to clashes between soldiers and guerrillas at the Corral de las Piedras refugee camp in Chalatenango not from bombings The armed forces alleged that guerrillas fired rockets which struck several houses noting that a soldier and six guerrillas were killed in the skirmishes that spanned from 0600 to 1400 hours Conversely Eduardo Alas the bishop of Chalatenango informed the media that five individuals died and at least 14 civilians were injured during an aerial attack on the camp Alas stated The entire community agrees a rocket or grenadetype device fell on a house full of people including children I saw the mutilated bodies of children and holes in the roof with extensive machinegun fire Furthermore the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN denounced the cowardly attack on the clearly marked civilian refugee homes asserting that it highlights the armed forces lack of commitment to a negotiated solution and the necessity of maintaining armed struggle to ensure respect for human rights The FMLN also condemned an alleged bombing in the town of Cacaopera in Morazan which the armed forces denied Guerrillas claimed a woman was injured and a sugar cane harvest was destroyed by bombs but Col Mauricio Vargas the military chief of the region stated there was no bombing only clashes with guerrillas supported by helicopters He pledged to conduct the pertinent investigations to ascertain what happened in the region","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1102","doctext":"the national polices dijin directorate of judicial police and investigations has revealed a terrorist plan that the national liberation army eln was planning to carry out in northern and eastern colombia in march and added that this subversive group is divided by differences between its leaders a communique issued by this security organization states that following an exhaustive intelligence investigation it was concluded that this guerrilla movement is divided because an eln faction refuses to accept the decisions of former spanish priest manuel perez martinez it also states that the dissident group has accused the former spanish clergyman and top eln leader of monopolizing economic resources preventing the modernization of the rank and file maintaining a security group made up of criminals assuming paternalistic attitudes and using the marxist ideology for his own benefit the report also revealed that the insurgent organization was planning to carry out a socalled key operation in northern and eastern colombia that would have included the kidnapping of personalities the occupation of towns and the assassination of top armed forces officers meanwhile troops of the national armys 5th brigade have intensified search and control operations in a rural area of san vicente de chucuri municipality middle magdalena santander department after killing six eln subversives and seizing abundant war materiel according to the defense ministrys administrative report there was a clash between units of the luciano de luger battalion and guerrillas of the elns captain parmenio front in la tempestuosa path san vicente de chucuri municipality santander department six unidentified insurgents were killed and weapons of various calibers ammunition uniforms documents and subversive propaganda were seized members of the 5th brigade are patrolling various municipalities of santander department to guarantee normal elections and activities of the national civil registry","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1102","doctext":"The national polices Directorate of Judicial Police and Investigations DIJIN has uncovered a terrorist plot by the National Liberation Army ELN intended for northern and eastern Colombia in March The police revealed that internal divisions exist within the ELN due to disagreements among its leaders According to a communique from the security organization an extensive intelligence probe showed that the guerrilla group is split with one faction rejecting the directives of former Spanish priest Manuel Perez Martinez The dissident faction accuses Perez Martinez the chief ELN leader of hoarding financial resources hindering the modernization of the groups members maintaining a security team composed of criminals adopting paternalistic attitudes and exploiting Marxist ideology for personal gain The report also outlined that the ELN had been planning a significant operation in northern and eastern Colombia which included the kidnapping of notable figures the occupation of towns and the assassination of highranking military officers Concurrently the 5th Brigade of the national army has ramped up search and control missions in the rural areas of San Vicente de Chucuri municipality Middle Magdalena Santander Department following the killing of six ELN members and the seizure of substantial war materials The Defense Ministrys administrative report detailed a clash between units of the Luciano de Luger Battalion and ELN guerrillas from the Captain Parmenio Front in La Tempestuosa path San Vicente de Chucuri municipality Santander Department This confrontation resulted in the deaths of six unidentified insurgents and the confiscation of various weapons ammunition uniforms documents and subversive propaganda The 5th Brigade continues to patrol several municipalities in Santander Department to ensure normalcy during elections and the functioning of the National Civil Registry","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1103","doctext":"the salvadoran government has publicly announced its regret over the death of several children and civilians in the guancorita canton chalantengo department on 11 february and has ordered an investigation to clarify the case which is being blamed on the air force the massacre took place at a camp of salvadoran refugees who had been in honduras according to residents salvadoran air force helicopters strafed the camp following a clash between government troops and guerrillas of the farabundo marti national liberation front meanwhile air force commander general rafael villamariona denied the accusations but admitted soldiers belonging to a detachment stationed in chalantenango had received air support the participation of the air force is effected according to regulations which is why it could not have bombed civilians villamariona said in the wake of this grave incident chalantenango diocese bishop msgr eduardo alas helped to provide relief to the wounded and heard testimonies from residents they said that the helicopters had dropped rockets according to the bishop on monday military sources confirmed heavy fighting had taken place in the area known as corral de piedra guancorita canton some 80 km north of san salvador and that several civilians were killed and at least 15 wounded as a result of the fighting mass groups have demanded punishment for the persons responsible since the victims most of them minors were repatriates from honduras who had settled between guarjila and san jose las flores which is where they had come from the army states that it also captured a rebel identified as abel dubon chevarria who according to the official report disclosed that the rebels had used their catapults against the houses in the town however the area residents deny this report","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1103","doctext":"The Salvadoran government has expressed sorrow over the deaths of numerous children and civilians in the Guancorita Canton Chalantenango Department on February 11 attributing the incident to the Salvadoran Air Force and initiating an investigation to uncover the details This massacre occurred at a camp of Salvadoran refugees who had been in Honduras According to locals Salvadoran Air Force helicopters attacked the camp following a confrontation between government forces and Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front guerrillas General Rafael Villamariona the Air Force commander refuted these allegations but conceded that troops in Chalantenango had received aerial assistance Villamariona stated that the Air Force operates under strict regulations making it impossible for them to have bombed civilians In response to this tragic event Bishop Eduardo Alas of Chalantenango Diocese provided aid to the injured and collected testimonies from residents who reported that the helicopters had dropped rockets On Monday military sources confirmed that intense clashes had occurred in the Corral de Piedra area Guancorita Canton approximately 80 km north of San Salvador resulting in several civilian deaths and at least 15 injuries The victims most of whom were minors were repatriates from Honduras who had resettled between Guarjila and San Jose Las Flores Mass groups are demanding accountability for those responsible The army also reported capturing a rebel named Abel Dubon Chevarria who allegedly revealed that the rebels had used catapults against houses in the town However local residents dispute this account","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1104","doctext":"one of the us citizens who was kidnapped in medellin today presumably by guerrillas of the army of national liberation eln was released a few hours after being taken hostage according to a police report the guerrillas told the victim that his kidnapping was a way for his captors to protest president george bushs visit to colombia","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1104","doctext":"A US citizen who was kidnapped in Medellin today likely by guerrillas of the army of national liberation ELN was freed a few hours later According to police the guerrillas informed the victim that the kidnapping was a protest against President George Bushs visit to Colombia","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1105","doctext":"one of the two us citizens who was kidnapped in the past few hours in the capital of antioquia has been released by the eln army of national liberation guerrillas according to a report from the authorities james arthur donnelly was released unharmed by the subversives at an unidentified site in medellin donnelly was told by the rebels that he had been kidnapped to protest the upcoming visit to cartagena by president bush the us citizen told the authorities that he had not been mistreated the members of the new nelson mandela urban command of the elns camilist union have announced that in the next few hours they will also release david leslie kent name as heard the other victim with a message regarding their position on the drug summit which is scheduled to begin in cartagena on 15 february","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1105","doctext":"One of the two US citizens kidnapped recently in Antioquias capital has been freed by ELN Army of National Liberation guerrillas Authorities report that James Arthur Donnelly was released unscathed by the subversives at an undisclosed location in Medellin Donnelly was informed by the rebels that his abduction was a protest against President Bushs impending visit to Cartagena The US citizen stated to the authorities that he was not harmed Members of the New Nelson Mandela Urban Command of the ELNs Camilist Union have declared that they will soon release David Leslie Kent the other captive along with a statement about their stance on the drug summit set to commence in Cartagena on February 15","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1106","doctext":"at approximately 1915 2115 gmt today a bomb went off at the gate of the university of chile on bernardo ohiggins avenue between san diego and arturo pratts streets according to carabineros the bomb had been planted by members of the communist party of chile pcch the police report states that the extremists left behind pcch leaflets the explosion which according to carabineros took place following disruptions of public order caused by pcch militants along ahumada street was felt over a radius of several blocks","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1106","doctext":"Around 1915 2115 GMT today a bomb exploded at the gate of the University of Chile on Bernardo OHiggins Avenue between San Diego and Arturo Pratts Streets Carabineros reported that the bomb was planted by members of the Communist Party of Chile PCCH The police noted that the extremists left PCCH leaflets at the scene The explosion which occurred following public order disruptions by PCCH militants along Ahumada Street was felt across several blocks","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1107","doctext":"three policemen were killed and one was wounded today in an ambush set by guerrillas of the maoist popular liberation army epl in the northwestern municipality of arboletes it was officially reported in bogota according to the report the epl guerrillas detonated a powerful dynamite charge while a police patrol was on a search mission in arboletes meanwhile insurgents of the national liberation army eln colombias most active guerrilla group released two officials from the electoral registry who were carrying messages for the government the eln has vowed to sabotage the legislative and presidential elections which will be held on 11 march and 27 may respectively","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1107","doctext":"In an ambush by guerrillas of the Maoist Popular Liberation Army EPL in Arboletes three policemen were killed and one injured as reported in Bogota The EPL insurgents set off a powerful dynamite charge during a police patrol search Simultaneously insurgents of the National Liberation Army ELN Colombias most active guerrilla faction released two electoral registry officials carrying government messages The ELN has threatened to disrupt the legislative and presidential elections scheduled for 11 March and 27 May respectively","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1108","doctext":"general miguel maza marquez director of the colombian secret police today said in cartagena de indias that he does not believe the extraditables a group that represents the largest group of drug traffickers in the country are willing as they have claimed to achieve peace maza marquez who arrived in cartagena de indias along with president virgilio barco the host of the drug summit that will be held in this city on colombias caribbean coast added that the partial turnovers that the drug traffickers have made of raw materials and weapons in recent weeks prove very little according to the colombian general the drug traffickers turn over one ton of dynamite but they hide seven tons the director of the administrative department of security das the secret police at the service of the executive branch made this statement in regard to the voluntary turnovers made by the medellin cartel the largest cocaineexporting group in the world the extraditables began their turnovers during the last week of january after announcing their surrender to the state as proof of their good will to earn them less strict treatment by colombian society today the drug traffickers delivered three laboratories with a capacity for processing 20000 kg per month to 25 colombian journalists the facilities located in the choco jungle region on the panamanian border in northern colombia have been termed by the journalists as the biggest labs available to the drug traffickers nevertheless the turnover was minimized by the das director who said that these production centers have not been used for a long time during a news conference prior to the meeting between the presidents of bolivia colombia the united states and peru miguel maza marquez emphasized today that the colombian states goal is still to capture the drug traffickers and turn them over to colombian justice the chief of the secret police insisted that there is nothing to indicate that there is a possibility of holding a dialogue or reaching an agreement with the narcoterrorists the antidrug summit will be held tomorrow in cartagena de indias with the intention of coordinating joint policies to end the production processing and export of coca leaves and cocaine in latin america the presidential summit will last only four hours and it will conclude with the signing of a document that judging from the draft will strengthen multilateral relations to counter the production export and consumption of drugs","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1108","doctext":"General Miguel Maza Marquez the head of Colombias secret police stated in Cartagena de Indias today that he doubts the sincerity of the extraditables the countrys largest group of drug traffickers in their claims of seeking peace Maza Marquez who arrived in Cartagena de Indias with President Virgilio Barco for a drug summit on Colombias Caribbean coast remarked that the recent partial surrenders of raw materials and weapons by the traffickers prove very little According to him the traffickers hand over one ton of dynamite while hiding seven tons The director of the Administrative Department of Security DAS which serves the executive branch commented on this in relation to the voluntary surrenders by the Medellin cartel the worlds largest cocaineexporting group The extraditables started their surrenders in late January claiming it as evidence of their good will to seek less strict treatment from Colombian society Today the traffickers handed over three labs capable of processing 20000 kg per month to 25 Colombian journalists These facilities located in the Choco jungle near the Panamanian border were described by journalists as the largest available to drug traffickers However the DAS director downplayed the significance of this turnover stating that these labs have not been used for a long time In a press conference before the meeting between the presidents of Bolivia Colombia the United States and Peru Maza Marquez reiterated that the Colombian states goal remains to capture the drug traffickers and bring them to Colombian justice He emphasized that there is no indication of any possibility for dialogue or agreement with narcoterrorists The antidrug summit set for tomorrow in Cartagena de Indias aims to coordinate efforts to end the production processing and export of coca leaves and cocaine in Latin America The summit will last only four hours and will conclude with the signing of a document intended to strengthen multilateral relations to combat drug production export and consumption","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1109","doctext":"the procastrist union camilista army of national liberation uceln the most belligerent in colombia today repudiated us president george bushs visit in the country and warned that we will be in cartagena the guerrilla groups communique no 1 on operation colombia was sent to efe and it said that in repudiation of mr bushs presence in cartagena we are going forward operation colombia the mandela commandos have been created for this purpose addressing the colombians the people of peru and bolivia and the international media the uceln said we consider the us presidents visit a mockery to colombias dignity and sovereignty without identifying them it announces that the nelson mandela commandos of our organization have seized us citizens and later we will later reveal the conditions for their release as of today the only information available is on kidnapping victim us professor david leslie kent kent was kidnapped on 13 february in medellin 250 km northwest of bogota another us citizen james arthur donelley was kidnapped on 12 february approximately 25 km from medellin and released on 13 february with a message which rejected bushs visit approximately 2500 colombian troops policemen and secret agents have been deployed to guarantee the security of the summit that will be held on 15 february in cartagena de indias by the presidents of colombia virgilio barco bolivia jaime paz zamora peru alan garcia and george bush from the united states","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1109","doctext":"The proCastrist union camilista Army of National Liberation UCELN known for being the most aggressive in Colombia condemned US President George Bushs visit to the country today declaring we will be in Cartagena The guerrilla groups Communique No 1 regarding Operation Colombia was sent to EFE stating their intent to proceed with the operation in opposition to Bushs presence in Cartagena The creation of the Mandela Commandos was announced for this mission Addressing Colombians the people of Peru and Bolivia and the international media UCELN expressed that they view the US presidents visit as an insult to Colombias dignity and sovereignty The communique mentioned the Nelson Mandela Commandos had captured US citizens with conditions for their release to be disclosed later Currently the only known kidnapped victim is US professor David Leslie Kent who was abducted on February 13 in Medellin about 250 km northwest of Bogota Another US citizen James Arthur Donelley was kidnapped on February 12 near Medellin and released the following day with a message denouncing Bushs visit Around 2500 Colombian troops police officers and secret agents have been deployed to ensure the security of the summit scheduled for February 15 in Cartagena de Indias attended by the presidents of Colombia Virgilio Barco Bolivia Jaime Paz Zamora Peru Alan Garcia and the United States George Bush","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1110","doctext":"us priest francisco amico was kidnapped today in the city of cali by an unidentified group this was reported by another colombian priest rafael lopera who is a member of the basilian community to which amico belongs although no one has yet claimed responsibility for the kidnapping it could be part of the operation colombia announced by the procastrist army of national lilberation camilist union guerrrilla group uceln in protest for president george bushs visit to colombia two other us citizens were kidnapped on 12 and 13 february by a uceln nelson mandela command group in medellin 250 km northeast of bogota they were arthur donelley an industrialist who was released on 13 february with a message which protested the bush visit to colombia and professor david leslie kent who is still being held by his captors priest rafael lopera said that the kidnapped priest is a parish priest at the andres sanin neighborhood on the eastern side of cali a city located 400 km southwest of bogota lopera added that the basilian community has eight members four of whom are priests he reported that amico disappeared this morning on his way to the sisters of theresa of calcuta neighborhood where he was going to officiate a mass","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1110","doctext":"Today in Cali US priest Francisco Amico was kidnapped by an unidentified group Colombian priest Rafael Lopera a member of the Basilian community to which Amico belongs reported the incident Although no group has claimed responsibility it might be linked to the Operation Colombia announced by the proCastrist Army of National Liberation Camilist Union Guerrilla Group UCELN in protest of President George Bushs visit to Colombia On February 12 and 13 two other US citizens were abducted in Medellin 250 km northeast of Bogota by a UCELN Nelson Mandela command group Industrialist Arthur Donelley was released on February 13 with a message protesting Bushs visit while Professor David Leslie Kent remains captive Lopera stated that Amico a parish priest in the Andres Sanin neighborhood on the eastern side of Cali disappeared this morning en route to officiate a mass at the Sisters of Theresa of Calcutta neighborhood He mentioned that the Basilian community comprises eight members including four priests","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1111","doctext":"britain and argentina tonight agreed to resume full diplomatic relations which were broken off in 1982 after the invasion of the falkland islands the announcement was made tonight in london buenos aires and madrid where two days of talks between senior officials have hammered out the deal the foreign office stressed the decision would have no effect on british sovereignty of the falklands where 1000 britons were killed and wounded during the war britain has agreed to lift the 150mile military protection zone around the falklands from march 31 at the same time new mutually agreed security arrangements will come into force these will involve 25 days advance notification by each side of military manoeuvres in certain areas it has also been agreed there should be 48hours notice for naval ships which want to approach closer to the coast than 50 nautical miles and 70 nautical miles for aircraft full diplomatic relations will come into force as soon as the protecting powers for the two countries have been informed britains interests in argentina have been represented by switzerland since 1982 argentinas interests in london have been represented by brazil from the same period talks on fisheries around the falklands will continue a working group on south atlantic affairs is to be set up its first meeting will take place within the next 12 months an argentine visit to war cemeteries in the falklands will be allowed to go ahead this will be worked out through the international red cross both sides have also agreed that visas requirements will be abolished britain and argentina have also agreed to cooperate on drugs and the environment the british delegation to the talks was led by sir crispin tickell ambassador to the united nations and the argentine delegation by senor garcia del solar special representative of president carlos menem the agreement is the outcome of a series of contacts between the two countries over the past few months in october it was agreed to establish consular relations air links between buenos aires and london resumed a few weeks ago a party of british mps and prominent public figures have just returned from buenos aires after the inaugural flight by british airways an obstacle to the resumption of relations over the past few years was the argentine refusal to declare that hostilities between the two countries were at an end however the newlyelected argentine government made clear last year that such hostilities could now be considered at an end britain after talks last october agreed to raise no obstacles to argentine efforts to establish closer trading relations with the european community the argentine economy is now seen to be in a severe plight president menem has watched his popularity decline as argentina inflation has remained at a high level britain and argentina will also establish a direct communication link between their respective military authorities the purpose is to reduce the possibility of incidents and to limit their consequences if such incidents should occur according to the statement this hotline will increase common knowledge of military activities in the south atlantic the link will be under the supervision of the argentine and british foreign ministries british ministers have made clear that adequate defence arrangements will be maintained for the falklands foreign office minister timothy sainsbury returned to london last weekend after a visit to the falklands where he reassured islanders there was no weakening in britains commitment to their defence foreign secretary douglas hurd tonight described the agreement with argentina as very satisfactory and that it underlines the fact that we have no quarrel with argentina he said this has been achieved without any sacrifice of sovereignty i hope it is a turning point that will lead to a new relationship between britain and argentina mr hurd told reporters at the foreign office i hope that trade between britain and argentina can be accelerated it is for the falkland islanders to decide on their own contacts with the mainland asked if the instability in argentina might lead to a new attempt to seize the falklands he said i think that is becoming less and less likely he expressed appreciation that the readiness of the government in argentina to make this advance which britain had reciprocated the outcome is very satisfactory he said the british protection zone had been replaced with something from a security point of view that is better we have replaced it with an advance notification system on the approach of ships and aircraft that from a security viewpoint is an improvement he hoped that the agreement would be well received in the falklands and noted that the falkland islanders had already been given an assurance of britains continued commitment the exchange of ambassadors and the ending of visas would take place quite soon asked if sovereignty of the falklands could ever be discussed with argentina he said i do not see how that can be discussed by us given the history and principle that is involved labour welcomed the move to resume full diplomatic relations mr george foulkes a front bench spokesman on foreign affairs said it meant the two countries were now almost back to their respective positions before the 1982 conflict but he added we must now pull out all the stops in developing trade relations between our two countries this included considering all opportunities for british investment in argentina and the development of cultural sporting and other links","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1111","doctext":"Britain and Argentina have agreed to restore full diplomatic relations which were severed in 1982 following Argentinas invasion of the Falkland Islands The announcement made in London Buenos Aires and Madrid after two days of discussions by senior officials emphasized that British sovereignty over the Falklands remains unaffected Britain will lift the 150mile military protection zone around the islands on March 31 and new security measures will require 25 days advance notice for military maneuvers in certain zones plus 48 and 70hour notices for naval ships and aircraft approaching within specific distances of the coast Full diplomatic relations will resume once the protecting powers are notified Switzerland has represented Britains interests in Argentina since 1982 while Brazil has done so for Argentina in London during the same period Talks on fisheries around the Falklands will continue and a working group on South Atlantic affairs will be established with its first meeting within 12 months An Argentine visit to war cemeteries in the Falklands will proceed facilitated by the International Red Cross Both nations have also agreed to abolish visa requirements and cooperate on drug enforcement and environmental issues Sir Crispin Tickell Britains ambassador to the United Nations led the British delegation while Señor Garcia del Solar President Carlos Menems special representative led the Argentine delegation This agreement stems from extensive contacts between the two countries over recent months which included reestablishing consular relations in October and resuming air links between Buenos Aires and London recently A British delegation including MPs and notable public figures returned from Buenos Aires on the inaugural British Airways flight Argentinas refusal to declare the end of hostilities had previously hindered the restoration of relations but the new Argentine government made it clear last year that hostilities were over Following talks in October Britain agreed not to oppose Argentinas efforts to forge closer trade ties with the European Community Argentinas economy is severely struggling with President Menems popularity waning due to high inflation The two countries will also set up a direct communication link between their military authorities to reduce the risk of incidents and manage any that occur This hotline supervised by the Argentine and British foreign ministries will enhance mutual awareness of military activities in the South Atlantic British ministers have reiterated that adequate defense arrangements for the Falklands will be maintained Foreign Office Minister Timothy Sainsbury reassured Falkland Islanders of Britains unwavering defense commitment during his recent visit Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd described the agreement as very satisfactory highlighting that it was achieved without compromising sovereignty and expressing hope for a new improved relationship between Britain and Argentina Hurd also emphasized the potential for accelerated trade between the two nations noting that Falkland Islanders would decide on their own mainland contacts He downplayed the likelihood of renewed Argentine attempts to seize the Falklands praising the Argentine governments readiness to advance relations which Britain reciprocated The British protection zone has been replaced by a more effective security system involving advance notification for approaching ships and aircraft Hurd expressed hope that the agreement would be positively received in the Falklands where assurances of Britains continued commitment have already been given The exchange of ambassadors and the end of visa requirements will occur soon Hurd dismissed the possibility of discussing Falkland sovereignty with Argentina given the historical and principled context Labour Partys foreign affairs spokesman George Foulkes welcomed the resumption of full diplomatic relations noting that both countries are nearing their pre1982 conflict status He urged the development of trade relations and the exploration of opportunities for British investment and cultural sporting and other exchanges with Argentina","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1112","doctext":"the santa cruz preparatory meeting was held under strict security measures and its conclusions have been kept under strict secrecy this veil of secrecy seemed to have been lifted when the morning newspaper hoy published a long agenda under the heading total war against drug trafficking the government however has neither confirmed nor rejected the authenticity of the report silence is golden at a meeting at the interior ministers office on 31 january the minister told coca producers that hoy did not report the preliminary agenda and that the presidents criterion of coca in return for development has prevailed if this is the case and if there is consensus on this position why hasnt the country been informed the situation has been further complicated by the remarks by peruvian president alan garcia who said that when everything seemed to have been agreed upon one of the countries introduced changes that have changed the structural features of the issue what is this new concept is it about sovereignty or independence the progovernment propaganda has monotonously reiterated over the past few days that to govern means to inform fine we agree that to inform is part of the art of governing to inform however also means to tell the truth especially if it deals with an issue that is fundamental to the future of bolivians the government should be consistent at least with this principle president jaime paz zamora has repeatedly proposed the replacement of coca production through development programs yet the remarks by us embassy deputy chief of mission marilyn mcafee have dealt an anticipated blow that has caused some officials to hesitate there is 15 million for replacement she said there is 60 million for repression barely recuperated from his surprise the foreign minister said that the us help is a bilateral issue and consequently it will not be directly addressed at the cartagena summit the interior minister who has more experience in this type of situation did not attach much importance to mcafees statement and stressed that more exact figures will be mentioned at the cartagena summit who is telling the truth will the cartagena summit address the economic aid after this peculiar situation the united states seems to have chosen interdiction and eradication repression to fight drug trafficking the strategy of war against drug trafficking terrorists has prevailed this strategy lends itself to interventionist military policies similar to the presence of us marines in bolivia in the past or in the future the creation of a multinational military force that would jeopardize regional political and military stability when the trafficking of cocaine was carried out as a covert operation 198487 involving the cia and the us army for the purpose of providing military supplies to the contras cocaine trafficking was not a crime the links between noriega and drug trafficking were a matter of secondary importance as long as he provided information and support for their war against nicaragua but now the united states does not mind invading panama or turning colombia into an inferno to capture noriega or some of the major colombian traffickers on this crusade against drug trafficking that is the us governments doublefaced morality another scandal hit us society last week marion barry the mayor of washington the capital of the empire and also the capital of crime was caught in an fbi trap he was filmed consuming cocaine his followers claim that it is a white conspiracy to prevent a black mayor from running for another term but the interesting point for us is the controversy between bennett the us government strategist for the struggle against drug trafficking the bennett plan and washington police chief fulwood while bennett has questioned the efficiency of the washington police claiming that this area receives the largest amount of federal support for the struggle against drug trafficking fulwood has said that bennett is wasting time talking without doing absolutely anything newsweek 29 january the newsweek journalist said that even before the barry scandal it was possible to see that the bennett plan had become only a dirty battle of words bennetts strategy for the prevention and repression of drug abuse in the united states has been a total failure bennett therefore believes that the best way to cover his failure is to turn toward latin america to relieve the fury of his impotence ordering warships and planes to control maritime and air traffic as usual those of us who live in the backyard have to pay for the mistakes of us policy this is not a story of suspense the suspense has been created by the attitude of the government the country needs to know the conclusions of the santa cruz summit otherwise we will have to accept that a smoke screen has been deployed over the cartagena summit","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1112","doctext":"The Santa Cruz preparatory meeting was held under tight security and its conclusions have been shrouded in secrecy However this secrecy was seemingly breached when the newspaper Hoy published a detailed agenda titled Total War Against Drug Trafficking The government has neither confirmed nor denied the reports validity In a meeting on January 31 the Interior Minister informed coca producers that Hoy did not report the preliminary agenda and that the presidents policy of coca for development remains dominant If this is accurate and there is agreement on this stance why hasnt the nation been informed The situation became more complex with comments from Peruvian President Alan Garcia who mentioned that after agreements seemed settled one country introduced changes altering the core issue What is this new concept Is it about sovereignty or independence Government propaganda has monotonously repeated that to govern is to inform We agree that informing is a part of governing However informing also means telling the truth especially on issues crucial to Bolivias future The government should adhere to this principle President Jaime Paz Zamora has consistently advocated for replacing coca production with development programs Yet US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Marilyn McAfees comments have caused some officials to waver saying there is 15 million for replacement but 60 million for repression The Foreign Minister surprised stated that US aid is a bilateral issue and wont be directly addressed at the Cartagena summit The Interior Minister more experienced in such matters downplayed McAfees statement noting that more precise figures would be provided at the summit Who is telling the truth Will the Cartagena summit discuss economic aid Following these peculiar events the US seems to have chosen interdiction and eradicationrepressionto combat drug trafficking The strategy of a war against drug trafficking terrorists has taken precedence This strategy supports interventionist military policies reminiscent of past US Marine presence in Bolivia or potentially creating a multinational military force threatening regional political and military stability When cocaine trafficking was a covert operation 198487 involving the CIA and US Army to supply the Contras it was not considered a crime Links between Noriega and drug trafficking were secondary as long as he supported the war against Nicaragua But now the US readily invades Panama or turns Colombia into chaos to capture Noriega or major Colombian traffickers in their antidrug crusade This reflects the US governments double standards Another scandal hit US society last week Marion Barry Washingtons mayor was caught in an FBI sting filmed using cocaine His supporters claim it is a white conspiracy to prevent a black mayor from seeking another term The interesting point is the controversy between Bennett the US governments drug strategy architect the Bennett Plan and Washington Police Chief Fulwood Bennett criticized the Washington polices efficiency despite receiving the most federal support for antidrug efforts while Fulwood accused Bennett of ineffectiveness Even before the Barry scandal it was clear that the Bennett Plan had devolved into a futile war of words Bennetts strategy for preventing and repressing drug abuse in the US has failed To cover this failure Bennett turns to Latin America deploying warships and planes to control maritime and air traffic Those in the backyard must pay for US policy errors This isnt a suspense story the suspense is due to the governments attitude The country needs the Santa Cruz summits conclusions Otherwise it appears a smokescreen has been placed over the Cartagena summit","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1113","doctext":"the debt and its interest have steadily grown but the value of our production has decreased so it has become increasingly impossible to pay the debt therefore we are faced with the same old story lend me 100 million and i will pay you 110 million and still owe you 120 million with the new interest this rotation of credit does not produce any material assets like raw materials and assembly plants did in the past consequently this relation is no longer feasible it is useless we have become increasingly poor and we owe more and more why not change to more rational relations like is being done by civilized persons who know how talk multilaterally we would thus eliminate the foreign debt problem which no one will be able to pay and consequently no one will be able to collect that is what we are talking about financial capitalism no longer produces material assets and does not generate anything but it certainly continues to impoverish us so an enormous financial and technological force is accumulating in the united states europe and japan they have no one to sell it to because we have become increasingly poor suddenly they have an opportunity in eastern europe and they are there full of illusions about creating new markets in that area and they have forgotten about latin america which purchased machinery from the united states and europe for 50 years i think that is unjust and should be discussed as a whole the united states has changes thought what more does it want if it has the resources that it no longer spends on atomic bombs or on men and weapons in europe it has to invest those resources so that they may yield something where in poland in czechoslovakia why why not in latin america we are here and we have common problems like drug trafficking that is what we have to discuss amat what are perus revenues in dollars for the coca crops garcia the most conservative estimate is approximately 700 million amat with what are you going to replace that 700 million if the coca crops are abolished garcia that is the crux of the problem and that is why we came to talk it is obvious it is true that i have an ethical and moral obligation to end it but it is also true that i have to eliminate the peasants coca crops to achieve this amat mr president what about the peasants of peru and bolivia colombias case is different because coca is processed here would the peasants be willing to change those crops for others garcia if they are given a longterm guarantee yes amat but would they change coca for tomatoes oranges and cacao garcia it is not easy to change it for coffee tobacco cacao annatto or palm trees the us government has studied all this i have a 600page report from the us government that discusses the alternatives for replacing the 80000 hectares in the guayaga valley which is the largest cocaproducing area in the country it would cost 600 million to industrialize the area on a longterm basis amat but mr president coca practically grows wild it does not require much work in the countryside how can a government like yours convince a farmer to invest much more money in a product that would be much less profitable reporter let me add something to that garcia interrupting excuse me it is a vicious circle the peasant produces coca because he has no money i will not ask him to invest money he does not have to change the product the united states has to buy the new product to achieve this the united states has to guarantee that it will buy the product look how many trillions does the united states buy as imports in other countries a fraction of this would change the destiny of colombia peru and bolivia the united states should say if i buy 600 billion in products abroad i will buy 10 billion of anything in peru colombia and bolivia it could be tomatoes palm oil coffee chocolate bars anything this would change the history of these countries continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1113","doctext":"The debt and its interest have continually escalated while our production value has diminished making it harder to repay the debt Were stuck in a cycle borrow 100 million repay 110 million and still owe 120 million with new interest This cycle does not create tangible assets like raw materials and factories once did Thus this relationship is now impractical and futile We have become increasingly impoverished and owe more Why not adopt more reasonable relations like those practiced by civilized individuals who engage in multilateral discussions This could resolve the foreign debt issue which is unpayable and uncollectible Financial capitalism no longer creates material assets or generates wealthit only continues to impoverish us while enormous financial and technological power accumulates in the United States Europe and Japan They have no markets to sell to because weve grown poorer Now they see an opportunity in Eastern Europe and have shifted their focus there forgetting about Latin America which bought machinery from the US and Europe for decades This neglect is unfair and warrants a broader discussion The United States has shifted priorities what more does it want if it no longer spends on atomic bombs or military in Europe It needs to invest its resources for returns Where In Poland In Czechoslovakia Why not in Latin America We share common problems like drug trafficking that need to be addressed Amat What are Perus revenues from coca crops Garcia The most conservative estimate is around 700 million Amat How will you replace that 700 million if coca crops are eradicated Garcia Thats the core issue and why we are here I have an ethical and moral duty to end it but I must also eliminate peasants coca crops to do so Amat What about the peasants of Peru and Bolivia Colombias situation differs because coca is processed there Would peasants switch crops Garcia With a longterm guarantee yes Amat But would they switch from coca to tomatoes oranges and cacao Garcia Its not easy to switch to coffee tobacco cacao annatto or palm trees The US government has studied this I have a 600page US government report discussing alternatives for replacing the 80000 hectares in the Guayaga Valley the largest cocaproducing area Industrializing the area longterm would cost 600 million Amat But coca grows almost wild and requires little work How can your government convince farmers to invest more in less profitable crops Reporter Let me add something Garcia interrupting Excuse me Its a vicious cycle Peasants grow coca because they lack money I cant ask them to invest money they dont have to change crops The US must buy the new products to make this work The US must guarantee it will purchase the products Consider how much the US spends on imports from other countries A fraction of that could change the fate of Colombia Peru and Bolivia The US should commit to buying 10 billion worth of products from Peru Colombia and Bolivia out of its 600 billion import budget It could be anythingtomatoes palm oil coffee chocolate bars This would transform these countries histories continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1114","doctext":"i have spent the last six years of my political life saying things clearly many people describe that attitude as vehemence or radicalism i disagree with that view when the united states invaded panama and i was aware of what noriega was i said that despite that fact the invasion had been a crime we demanded the immediate withdrawal of the us troops i said that if the immediate withdrawal did not take place i would not attend the cartagena summit because i could not sit at the same table with the us president while a latin american country remained invaded and it happened it happened the troops had to withdraw and we have held a cordial meeting for that reason amat mr president you have convinced us words indistinct things the way you see and feel about them will you tell us frankly frankly what is your opinion of the summit what happened at the summit what important conclusions were reached at the summit garcia frankly and in a nutshell it was positive it created a multilateral atmosphere and we talked very candidly as for me personally i had the opportunity to meet a continental politician like bush and i found him to be a pragmatic person i probably disagree with him on more than half of the things he thinks but i do not think that human beings are obliged to be identical what is important is to look at each person for his good points however few or many they may be to establish a rapport on that basis reporter what is being planned what is next what is going to be done to continue changes thought in order for the presidents to keep in constant touch to fulfill what they signed garcia well there will be constant communication it is easy to talk with the us president who is not god there are telephones to do that mr bell invented a little gadget over a century ago called the telephone and we the presidents communicate with each other with barco paz zamora and president bush to ask will we or will we not do what we pledged to do if we do not at least it will not be my fault or that of the latin americans amat we are in the midst of an electoral process in colombia and the peruvian president is also facing an electoral process garcia interrupting and you know the candidate fortunately chuckles amat mr president it looks like the opposition is going to defeat you in your country garcia it is a possibility it is true amat why garcia look anyone who listens to your question would think that five years ago when i assumed power peru was a country full of gold very rich the way it was before the spanish conquest orderly and without problems five years ago it had a developed terrorist problem it had a foreign debt of 145 billion and was extremely poor five years have elapsed i explained to you once that i tried to make it grow at great speed and managed to do so then we faced a decline and we are now stabilizing the situation however many people feel that a person can solve many things because of the impetuosity in his personality sometimes this is the problem of being honest or having an impetuous personality or harboring many hopes or selling them the truth is that like five years ago we have a poor country a country that owes money a country that has just as much or more subversive terrorism and this makes people uncomfortable i cannot understand it however that is what we politicians are for to burn out in our work for democracy to survive i will be replaced by someone else who thinks like me or totally different from me he will replace me and democracy will stay a civilized system this is the most important thing continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1114","doctext":"For the past six years Ive made it a point to speak plainly in my political career Some label this approach as vehement or radical but I disagree When the United States invaded Panama despite knowing Noriegas actions I condemned the invasion as a crime and called for the immediate withdrawal of US troops I declared that if they did not withdraw I would boycott the Cartagena summit refusing to sit at the same table with the US president while a Latin American nation was under occupation Eventually the troops withdrew allowing us to have a cordial meeting Amat Mr President youve convinced us with your clear perspective Could you share your honest opinion about the summit What were the outcomes Garcia In short the summit was positive It fostered a multilateral environment with open discussions Personally I met Bush a pragmatic continental politician Although I disagree with him on many points I believe in recognizing the good in each person to build a connection Reporter Whats next How will the presidents stay in touch to fulfill their commitments Garcia There will be ongoing communication Its easy to contact the US president using telephones an invention by Mr Bell over a century ago We the presidents including Barco Paz Zamora and Bush will constantly check on our commitments If we fail it wont be my fault or that of the Latin Americans Amat Colombia and Peru are amidst electoral processes Garcia interrupting And you know the candidate fortunately chuckles Amat Mr President it seems the opposition might defeat you in your country Garcia Thats a possibility Amat Why Garcia Listening to your question one might think that Peru was wealthy and problemfree five years ago when I took office However it had severe terrorist issues a foreign debt of 145 billion and was extremely poor Over the past five years Ive worked to rapidly grow the country faced a decline and now we are stabilizing Many people believe a leader can solve numerous issues due to their personalitys impetuosity This belief sometimes stems from being honest or having an impetuous personality or harboring many hopes The reality is that Peru remains poor indebted and plagued by terrorism which makes people uneasy I dont fully understand it but politicians exist to work tirelessly for democracys survival I will be succeeded by someone else whether they share my views or not and democracy will persist as a civilized system This is what truly matters","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1115","doctext":"colombian president virgilio barco vargas has said that he will not hold talks with narcoterrorists because colombian law is not negotiable barco made that statement following the cartagena summit in which bolivia peru and the united states also participated rejecting any possible talks on the subject barco stressed colombian policy has not changed drug traffickers must stop their illegal business activities surrender everything and respect the law president barco said that the cartagena summit clears the path for adopting commercial measures to strengthen the economies of our countries he also told his colleagues that for the first time and by facing the problem from all its angles they have agreed on a common strategy for future actions in the struggle against drug trafficking","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1115","doctext":"Colombian President Virgilio Barco Vargas has declared that he will not engage in discussions with narcoterrorists emphasizing that Colombian law is nonnegotiable This statement followed the Cartagena summit which included Bolivia Peru and the United States Barco firmly rejected any potential talks emphasizing that Colombian policy remains unchanged drug traffickers must cease their illegal activities surrender all assets and comply with the law He noted that the Cartagena summit paves the way for economic measures to bolster the economies of the participating countries Additionally Barco informed his counterparts that for the first time they have developed a unified strategy to tackle drug trafficking by addressing the issue comprehensively","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1116","doctext":"military and civilian sources have reported that early this morning the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln set on fire two cotton processing plants in san miguel some 142 km east of san salvador causing great property damage according to military and civilian sources according to reports fmln members attacked the canessa and el obrajuelo cotton plants in san miguel department destroying heavy equipment warehouses where hundreds of quintales of cotton were stored and the main buildings fortunately no one was hurt spokesmen representing the owners reported much property damage and noted that the incident is part of the fmlns campaign of sabotage against the economy heavy clashes were also reported in morazan department in the countrys northeastern region during which at least two soldiers were killed however the armed forces press committee has not reported the incidents that occurred last night and early this morning several towns in eastern el salvador are without power since 14 february due to sabotage actions electricity is also being rationed in various sectors of san salvador following the destruction of five high tension lines according to official sources however bomb attacks on shopping centers in san salvador are less frequent recent attacks had caused great concern and prompted a strong protest from the chamber of commerce and industries of el salvador which demanded an end to the wave of attacks against nonmilitary targets","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1116","doctext":"Military and civilian sources have indicated that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN committed arson this morning by setting ablaze two cotton processing plants in San Miguel approximately 142 km east of San Salvador Reports state that FMLN members targeted the Canessa and El Obrajuelo cotton plants in San Miguel department leading to the destruction of heavy machinery warehouses containing hundreds of quintales of cotton and the main structures Thankfully no injuries were reported Representatives for the owners highlighted extensive property damage and linked the incident to the FMLNs ongoing sabotage campaign aimed at the economy Additionally heavy clashes in the Morazan department located in the northeastern part of the country resulted in the deaths of at least two soldiers The Armed Forces Press Committee has yet to confirm the incidents from last night and early this morning Due to sabotage actions several eastern Salvadoran towns have been without electricity since February 14 and power is being rationed in various parts of San Salvador after five high tension lines were destroyed according to official sources However bomb attacks on San Salvadors shopping centers have become less frequent Previous attacks had caused significant concern and led to a strong protest from the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of El Salvador which called for an end to the assaults on nonmilitary targets","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1117","doctext":"a military source has reported that the salvadoran air force bombed guerrilla positions along the side of san salvador volcano approximately four km from san salvador this afternoon the military spokesman who did not give many details about the action said that the army is conducting a combing operation in the area of the volcano in search of rebel redoubts in early january the armed forces began operations victoria and martillo with the intention of eradicating farabundo marti national liberation front fmln positions located on the outskirts of the countrys major cities the military source did not state whether there have been casualties as a result of the bombings","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1117","doctext":"According to a military source the Salvadoran air force targeted guerrilla positions near San Salvador volcano about four kilometers from the city this afternoon The military spokesperson who provided limited information mentioned that the army is performing a combing operation around the volcano to find rebel hideouts In early January the armed forces launched operations Victoria and Martillo to eliminate Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN positions around major urban areas The military source did not disclose whether there were any casualties due to the bombings","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1118","doctext":"terrorist actions against san salvadors commercial establishments continue creating alarm and concern among private enterprise groups coprefa armed forces press committee reports today that at 0620 fmln farabundo marti national liberation front urban cells placed dynamite sticks in four commercial establishments in midtown san salvador namely a bank a hotel a car dealership and a store the report adds that the banco cuscatlan located on 6th west street and cuscatlan avenue the ritz hotel located on 7th south avenue and ruben dario street the nasa car dealership located between 25th north avenue and 3d west street and the mikemike store located on pasaje montalvo and 1st north avenue suffered partial damage there were no victims coprefa also reports that 1st infantry brigade soldiers discovered the bodies of five guerrillas inside a cache during a combing operation conducted on saturday 10 february it was established the five men had been left behind after the socalled offensive to the top and perished when their other comrades left them covering the withdrawal nine extremists were killed the past weekend during fighting with military detachment no 4 in the corinto area morazan department it is said the fmln guerrillas were taken by surprise when they tried to enter the town two soldiers died in the fighting coprefa reports that the salvadoran air force provided support in addition the command of el paraisos 5th brigade in chalatenango department reports the death of one of its soldiers during fighting with subversive groups in the village of el zungaro in chalatenango on saturday in addition the atonal battalion states that one of its soldiers was killed in combat with rebels in the area around avalos farm in santa elena usulutan department third infantry brigade troops report seizing 22 ar15 rifles eight m16 rifles and four fal rifles as well as two sovietmade ak47 rifles in addition 17 steyr brand submachine guns one rpg18 grenade launcher three sovietmade pistols 3800 cartridges of different calibers 94 cartridge clips several tnt sticks 75 pounds of aluminum powder and a large quantity of material to make explosives were confiscated the arsenal was found in a cache in la escondida jurisdiction san miguel department by troops of the 3d brigade leon battalion this unit reports a clash with the extremists on the outskirts of san miguel during which war materiel was seized","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1118","doctext":"Terrorist activities targeting commercial establishments in San Salvador persist causing significant distress among private business groups According to coprefa armed forces press committee at 0620 today fmln farabundo marti national liberation front urban cells planted dynamite sticks in four commercial establishments in midtown San Salvador a bank a hotel a car dealership and a store The report specifies that the banco cuscatlan on 6th West Street and Cuscatlan Avenue the ritz hotel on 7th South Avenue and Ruben Dario Street the nasa car dealership between 25th North Avenue and 3rd West Street and the mikemike store on Pasaje Montalvo and 1st North Avenue sustained partial damage Fortunately there were no casualties Coprefa further mentions that 1st infantry brigade soldiers discovered the bodies of five guerrillas in a cache during a sweep on Saturday 10 February It was determined that these men died after being abandoned during the offensive to the top left to cover the retreat of their comrades Additionally nine extremists were killed over the weekend in clashes with military detachment no 4 in the Corinto area Morazan department when fmln guerrillas attempted to enter the town Two soldiers lost their lives in the fighting The Salvadoran air force provided assistance Moreover the 5th brigade command in El Paraiso Chalatenango department reported a soldiers death in skirmishes with subversive groups in El Zungaro village Chalatenango on Saturday The Atonal battalion also reported one of their soldiers was killed in combat with rebels near Avalos farm in Santa Elena Usulutan department Troops from the 3rd infantry brigade seized a significant cache of weapons including 22 AR15 rifles eight M16 rifles four FAL rifles two Sovietmade AK47 rifles 17 Steyr submachine guns one RPG18 grenade launcher three Soviet pistols 3800 cartridges of various calibers 94 cartridge clips several TNT sticks 75 pounds of aluminum powder and numerous explosives materials This arsenal was found in a cache in La Escondida jurisdiction San Miguel department by the 3rd brigade Leon battalion They also reported a confrontation with extremists on the outskirts of San Miguel during which war materiel was captured","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1119","doctext":"defense minister gen hector alejandro gramajo spoke on 7 february at a news conference just a few hours after learning of a new guerrilla attack that took place at daybreak on 7 february against the tecpan chimaltenango police garrison the guerrillas stole four 38 caliber revolvers four m1 carbines and 30 caliber ammunition and took police patrol car no ch02 during wednesdays news conference the army released a summary of guerrilla activities starting in early december when subverisve commandos destroyed the bridge spanning the coyolate river during a fourday period in december the guerrillas sabotaged an electrical tower outside the capital and set fire to a vehicle belonging to the technicalagricultural training institute on the road to solola two more acts of sabotage against electrical installations took place the first week in january a few days later three governmentowned vehicles were set on fire one belonging to bandesa national agriculrural development bank and two belonging to the public health ministry which were transporting vaccines to a clinic during the last days of january there was another act of sabotage against the electrical system in quezaltenango and an attack on the village of pochuta that caused personal injuries and property damage since the weekend a post at the kilometer 42 road mark along route ca9 was attacked and a civilian was killed at daybreak on 14 february the national police garrison at tecpan chimaltenango was attacked but no casualties were reported according to the minister of defense the leftist guerrillas new directives came from a recent meeting held in a central american country which the military commander did not identify begin recording gramajo they ask me words indistinct internationalists we have confirmed information that a meeting was held in one of the central american countries in october 1989 north vietnamese advisers one of them is now a vietnamese general but the meeting was attended by vietnamese and cuban generals basically met with subversive leaders and discussed the strategic plan for the central american area under the current situation they are suffering thus they decided on a desperate plan where the revolutionary peoples war was going to focus on taking to its own and only coming to towns to make its word indistinct eventually they would get the population to go against the state and then take over power that has been abandoned this plan was adopted because time is against them the plan is no longer for a revolutionary peoples war but based on pure terrorism because the international words indistinct and also to promote activities within guatemala mainly related to the upcoming elections end recording according to gen gramajo some rivalries have started among the different guatemalan national revolutionary unity urng groups such is the case of the rebel armed forces far who have penetrated areas were the revolutionary organization of the people in arms orpa operated such as the areas of pachlum peten and godinez orpa now maintains itself south of chimaltenango in the northern area of escuintla and sacatepequez the poor peoples guerrilla army egp centers its actions against bases the defense minister also explained the armys position concerning the possibility of reinitiating talks with guerrilla representatives begin recording gramajo as you may have noticed we only refer to the three groups in which they operate however we are only talking about armed activities the constitution says that there cannot be armed bands and words indistinct in combat zones words indistinct euphemisms dialogue talks and conferences this however is not a matter that concerns us we have been very clear in this sense we have serious reservations about the validity of a conference or talks or whatever that has only been used as a tactical instrument at a specific moment el salvador has suffered much in this regard end recording","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1119","doctext":"Defense Minister Gen Hector Alejandro Gramajo addressed a news conference on 7 February shortly after being informed of a guerrilla attack at dawn on the Tecpan Chimaltenango police garrison The guerrillas made off with four 38 caliber revolvers four M1 carbines 30 caliber ammunition and police patrol car CH02 During the Wednesday briefing the army provided a summary of guerrilla activities starting in early December when subversive commandos destroyed the bridge spanning the Coyolate River In December over four days the guerrillas sabotaged an electrical tower outside the capital and set fire to a vehicle belonging to the technicalagricultural training institute on the Solola road During the first week of January two more acts of sabotage targeted electrical installations A few days later three governmentowned vehicles were set ablazeone from BANDESA and two from the Public Health Ministry which were transporting vaccines to a clinic At the end of January another act of sabotage hit the electrical system in Quezaltenango and an attack on the village of Pochuta resulted in injuries and property damage Over the weekend a post at kilometer 42 along Route CA9 was attacked killing a civilian On the morning of 14 February the Tecpan Chimaltenango police garrison was attacked again though no casualties were reported According to the Defense Minister the new guerrilla directives originated from a meeting in a Central American country which he did not name Begin recording Gramajo They ask me words indistinct internationalists We have confirmed that in October 1989 a meeting was held in one of the Central American countries North Vietnamese advisers including a Vietnamese general met with Cuban generals and subversive leaders to discuss a strategic plan for Central America under current conditions They decided on a desperate plan focusing on revolutionary peoples war encouraging the population to oppose the state and eventually seize power This plan driven by time constraints shifted from revolutionary peoples war to pure terrorism aiming to promote activities within Guatemala particularly relating to the upcoming elections End recording According to Gen Gramajo rivalries have emerged among different Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity URNG factions such as the Rebel Armed Forces FAR encroaching on areas operated by the Revolutionary Organization of the People in Arms ORPA including Pachlum Peten and Godinez ORPA now operates south of Chimaltenango in northern Escuintla and Sacatepequez The Poor Peoples Guerrilla Army EGP targets bases The Defense Minister also commented on the possibility of resuming talks with guerrilla representatives Begin recording Gramajo As you may have noticed we only refer to the three groups in which they operate However we are only talking about armed activities The constitution prohibits armed bands in combat zones Euphemisms like dialogue talks and conferences do not concern us We have made our stance clear We are skeptical about the validity of talks or conferences used as tactical instruments at specific moments El Salvador has suffered much in this regard End recording","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1120","doctext":"the media today received an urgent message which was signed by marta ospina jaramillo id card no 43033612 issued in medellin in which she says that the national liberation army eln has requested the formation of a commission to receive us citizen david leslie kent who has been kidnapped by the eln","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1120","doctext":"Today the media received an urgent note from Marta Ospina Jaramillo card number 43033612 from Medellin stating that the National Liberation Army ELN has demanded a commission be formed to receive US citizen David Leslie Kent who has been kidnapped by the ELN","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1121","doctext":"panama in his lighting column luis ardines states that i do believe that the antidrug summit in colombia will yield very positive results the main cocaine producers colombia bolivia and peru and the united states which is the main consumer will have to reach an agreement that will give us hope that it is possible to erradicate the scourge of drugs which is killing the youth of the continent peru peruvian president alan garcia says in an interview after the summit that i am satisfied with the conceptual statement of the declaration of cartagena i hope it becomes reality and that there is seriousness in the appropriation of resources to replace and limit drug trafficking when asked to summarize the summits results he says frankly and in a nutshell it was positive it created a multilateral atmosphere and we talked very candidly in conclusion he says that colombians must have confidence in that latin america together with the united states will confront the problem of drug trafficking peruvian president garcia during a visit to santa marta colombia to pay tribute to liberator simon bolivar says that the meeting in cartagena opens doors to multilateral negotiations instead of the bilateral negotiations that the powerful utilized to divide latin america venezuela venezuelan television carries a video report reviewing the summit and its results highlighting that it ended with a positive result namely the joint declaration signed by the presidents to fight together the drug trafficking trade and the united states pledge to provide financial aid to replace the coca crops the video report also features selected excerpts of the statements given by the four presidents venezuelan president carlos andres perez met with former argentine president raul alfonsin and former colombian president belisario betancur in caracas to analyze the cartagena drug summits results betancur emphasized that the united states sells the chemical components needed to process the cocaine not to mention that this country is the most important drug consumer in the world colombia former colombian president belisatio betancur participated in a latin american democratization symposium held in caracas and termed as positive the cartagena drug summit particularly because it resulted in specific conclusions which have filled our countries with hope diego garcia president of the andean lawyers commission termed the cartagena summit as rhetorical and insufficient because it was centered on repression rather than structural changes adding that the amount pledged by the united states for the antidrug struggle was very little garcia added that the idea is not for developed countries to give money to latin american nations because the ideal thing would be to establish different economic relations reduce taxes give preference to latin american products and define the quota system","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1121","doctext":"In his Lighting column Luis Ardines from Panama expresses optimism about the antidrug summit in Colombia believing it will produce highly positive outcomes He notes that the primary cocaineproducing countriesColombia Bolivia and Perualongside the United States the main consumer need to reach an agreement that offers hope for eradicating the drug scourge affecting the continents youth Peruvian President Alan Garcia in a postsummit interview expresses satisfaction with the conceptual framework of the Cartagena Declaration hoping it will materialize and that resources will be seriously allocated to curb drug trafficking When asked to summarize the summits outcomes Garcia describes them as positive highlighting the creation of a multilateral atmosphere and candid discussions He concludes that Colombians should trust that Latin America in collaboration with the United States will tackle drug trafficking During a visit to Santa Marta Colombia to honor Liberator Simon Bolivar Garcia remarks that the Cartagena meeting paves the way for multilateral rather than bilateral negotiations which powerful nations used to divide Latin America Venezuelan television broadcasts a video report on the summit emphasizing its positive outcome particularly the joint declaration signed by the presidents to combat drug trafficking together and the USs pledge to provide financial aid to replace coca crops The report includes excerpts from the four presidents statements Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez meets with former Argentine President Raul Alfonsin and former Colombian President Belisario Betancur in Caracas to assess the summits results Betancur highlights that the US sells the chemical components needed to process cocaine and is the worlds largest drug consumer At a Latin American democratization symposium in Caracas Betancur describes the Cartagena summit as positive especially due to its specific conclusions that have instilled hope in the participating countries Diego Garcia president of the Andean Lawyers Commission criticizes the summit as rhetorical and insufficient focused more on repression than structural changes He considers the US pledge for the antidrug effort minimal suggesting that developed countries should not merely provide funds but should establish different economic relations reduce taxes prioritize Latin American products and define a quota system","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1122","doctext":"official spokesmen reported here today that the colombian government and m19 19 april movement will sign a final peace agreement on 19 february the sources added that this weekend interior minister carlos lemos and m19 leader carlos pizarro will agree on the time for the ceremony which will be held at the national capitol the signing of the agreementwhich involves the demobilization of m19 the delivery of its weapons to a commission from the socialist international and the reincorporation of its members into civilian lifehas been repeatedly postponed government spokesmen added that after the signing of the document pizarro and his deputy and ideologist antonio navarro will hold a news conference to explain the program that the organization which is in the process of becoming legal will carry out to participate in the 11 march legislative elections in some areas of the country m19 will present its own list of candidates while in others it will participate in coalition with traditional parties and leftist groups the peace talks recently sealed with an amnesty for the subversives began between the administration of president virgilio barco and m19 an extreme leftist and nationalist group struggling for almost 20 years in early 1989 the m19 occupied the dominican embassy in bogota for two months the group held approximately 20 foreign diplomats hostages in addition the m19 stole 5000 weapons from a military garrison and carried out the bloody takeover of bogotas justice palace an action that claimed the lives of 100 people","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1122","doctext":"Official representatives announced today that the Colombian government and the 19 April Movement M19 will finalize a peace agreement on February 19 Sources indicated that Interior Minister Carlos Lemos and M19 leader Carlos Pizarro will decide the timing for the ceremony set to occur at the National Capitol this weekend The accord which includes the demobilization of M19 the handover of its weapons to a Socialist International commission and the reintegration of its members into civilian life has faced numerous delays Government spokesmen mentioned that following the signing Pizarro and his deputy ideologist Antonio Navarro will hold a press conference to discuss the groups program for participation in the March 11 legislative elections In certain regions M19 will field its own candidates while in others it will join forces with traditional parties and leftist groups Peace negotiations recently bolstered by an amnesty for the subversives began in early 1989 between President Virgilio Barcos administration and M19 an extreme leftist and nationalist group that has been active for nearly two decades The M19 notably seized the Dominican Embassy in Bogotá for two months holding about 20 foreign diplomats hostage Additionally the group stole 5000 weapons from a military garrison and executed a violent takeover of Bogotás Justice Palace resulting in 100 fatalities","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1123","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani today said the government is awaiting a reply from the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln regarding a possible resumption of the dialogue cristiani held a news conference at the comalapa airport this morning prior to traveling to taiwan on a tour which he said will last until 3 march cristiani disclosed that as part of his mediation efforts the un secretary general has twice sent his personal delegate alvaro de soto who has been told that the salvadoran government demands that the fmln halt its hostilities and sabotage activity aimed at disrupting national commerce we know president cristiani said that the fmln has asked for two weeks to study and respond to our latest proposal the president referred to an attack last night and early this morning on an electric power substation in northwestern san salvador describing it as a publicity ploy to impress the un secretary general we are insisting on a halt to hostilities because of such actions which constitute only terrorism and do not represent a military threat the president said the president denied that the government is looking for economic aid in other regions because of the suspension of frg aid and because of the possibility of us aid cuts this visit to taiwan had been scheduled since before the guerrilla offensive in november i received the invitation from the taiwan government when i took office in june cristiani said he added that the objective of the visit is to strengthen relations and trade with a friendly government as well as to express thanks for the technical assistance taiwan has provided regarding aid from the frg he said efforts are being made to reestablish it the frg government is conditioning its aid on respect for human rights and the development of the democratic process in the country referring to us aid the salvadoran president said he is not aware that official decisions or plans exist instead there are personal positions of congressmen or specialinterest groups but this must be fully discussed at the time of the vote for the next fiscal year which in the united states begins in october the president also defended the recent economic measures which have led to protests against the general increase in prices of staples he said these measures were necessary for the countrys economy which was affected last year first by the overall cuts in us aid to the region a reduction of 55 million for el salvador second by the drop in international coffee prices which caused 150 million in losses for el salvador and third by the damage from the guerrilla offensive in november before leaving on his trip and in response to newsmens questions president cristiani also defended the armed forces stating that the actions in which they have been involved recently have not weakened them and on the contrary have strengthened the armed forces because errors have been admitted and those responsible are being prosecuted such as in the cases of the jesuits and the civilians who were killed on 11 february in chalatenango cristiani said that in the latter case there have been no pressures and that from the moment that there was news about the tragedy the commission that investigates criminal acts was ordered to undertake the appropriate investigation to determine the cause of the tragedy he said it concluded that the tragedy was caused by a helicopter rocket but there was no bombing although the civilians were victims of war actions cristiani criticized the fmln for waging battles in populated areas because this endangers civilians in conclusion cristiani said the fmln will never give up its attempts to weaken or divide the armed forces but he added that the armed forces are becoming more professional every day","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1123","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani announced today that the government is waiting for a response from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN regarding the possibility of resuming dialogue Cristiani spoke at a press conference at Comalapa Airport this morning before departing for a tour of Taiwan which he said will last until March 3 As part of mediation efforts Cristiani revealed that the UN SecretaryGeneral has twice sent his personal envoy Alvaro de Soto who has communicated the Salvadoran governments demand for the FMLN to cease hostilities and sabotage activities aimed at disrupting national commerce We know President Cristiani stated that the FMLN has requested two weeks to review and respond to our latest proposal He mentioned an attack last night and early this morning on an electric power substation in northwestern San Salvador calling it a publicity stunt to impress the UN SecretaryGeneral We are insisting on a halt to hostilities Cristiani said emphasizing that such actions constitute only terrorism and do not pose a military threat The president denied that the government is seeking economic aid elsewhere due to the suspension of FRG aid and potential US aid cuts This visit to Taiwan was planned before the guerrilla offensive in November I received the invitation from the Taiwanese government when I took office in June Cristiani explained He added that the visit aims to strengthen relations and trade with Taiwan and to express gratitude for the technical assistance provided by Taiwan Regarding FRG aid he mentioned efforts to restore it noting that the FRG government conditions its aid on respect for human rights and the development of democracy in the country On US aid Cristiani said he is unaware of any official decisions or plans attributing the situation to personal opinions of congressmen or specialinterest groups that will have to be fully debated during the next fiscal years vote starting in October in the United States The president also defended recent economic measures that have led to protests over rising staple prices stating these were necessary for the countrys economy which was impacted last year by overall US aid cuts amounting to 55 million a 150 million loss due to falling international coffee prices and damage from the November guerrilla offensive Before departing Cristiani addressed questions from journalists defending the armed forces by asserting that recent actions have not weakened them but have in fact strengthened them through accountability and prosecution of those responsible such as in the cases involving the Jesuits and the civilians killed on February 11 in Chalatenango Cristiani said there was no external pressure in the latter case and a commission was ordered to investigate the incident to determine its cause The commission concluded that the tragedy was caused by a helicopter rocket not by bombing though the civilians were war victims Cristiani criticized the FMLN for engaging in battles in populated areas which endanger civilians In conclusion Cristiani stated that the FMLN will never cease its attempts to weaken or divide the armed forces but he added that the armed forces are becoming more professional every day","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1124","doctext":"the communist revolutionary armed forces of colombias farc general staff stated that all the colombian guerrilla movements agree that the catholic church should serve as mediator in a broad peace process between the government and the guerrillas the farcs statements are contained in a letter released today that was sent to cardinal alfonso lopez trujillo president of the episcopal conference in which the guerrillas respond to recent statements by the prelate interpreted by the farc as a mediation offer although the declaration is only signed by the farc commanders in certain paragraphs they express themselves as if they were speaking for the simon bolivar guerrilla coordinating board founded in september 1987 in addition to the farc the simon bolivar guerrilla coordinating board is made up of the promao popular liberation army epl the procastro camilista union of national liberation uceln the protrotsky revolutionary workers party prt and the indian group quintin lame the 19 april movement m19 which has a leftist nationalist orientation and which was part of the simon bolivar guerrilla coordinating board began 16 months ago of its own accord a peace process with virgilio barcos liberal party government this peace plan which has stumbled across several political obstacles that has precluded total compliance could end on 28 february with the m19 handing over their weapons to a socialist international is commission the final phase being postponed on several occasions since last december your recent statements cardinal on opening new roads toward peace seem important to us the farc commanders state in their letter to cardinal lopez trujillo your eminence says that it would mean great progress for the country if the farc were to take part in a coherent peace process the note goes on adding your eminence should know that we have been involved in this effort ever since belisario betancurs former colombian president amnesty which stopped a 25year war in 1984 under belisario betancurs social conservative government 1982 1986 a peace process began that resulted in the creation of the legal leftwing patriotic union up movement initially comprised of former farc guerrillas and an agreement rendering the guerrilla groups general staff camp inviolable the farc leaders say in their letter to the cardinal that the barco government did not want or could not continue betancurs policy of peace and reconciliation if the colombian church judging by the cardinals statements serves as an itermediary between the government and the rebels we applaud that humanistic and patriotic decision the farc general staffs letter says the guerrilla group issued a communique yesterday proposing that the barco government declare a general ceasefire for the 11 march legislative and 27 may presidential elections to which the government has not yet responded however with previous requests the government has limited itself to asking the guerrillas for unilateral truces to prove their desire for peace which has only worked out in the case of the m19 all the members of the simon bolivar guerrilla coordinating board with the exception of the uceln declared unilateral truces during the last few weeks the procastro group is the only one determined to continue a sabotage campaign against the elections characterized by kidnappings attacks on rural villages threats to officials and police and army ambushes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1124","doctext":"The general staff of the communist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC announced that all Colombian guerrilla movements agree on the Catholic Church acting as a mediator in a comprehensive peace process with the government FARCs statements were made in a letter to Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo head of the Episcopal Conference interpreting his recent comments as an offer for mediation Although the letter is signed solely by FARC leaders it sometimes speaks on behalf of the Simon Bolivar Guerrilla Coordinating Board established in September 1987 This board includes the proMao Popular Liberation Army EPL the proCastro Camilista Union of National Liberation UCELN the proTrotsky Revolutionary Workers Party PRT and the indigenous group Quintin Lame The 19 April Movement M19 which leans leftistnationalist and was part of the board initiated an independent peace process with Virgilio Barcos liberal government 16 months ago This peace initiative hindered by political challenges might culminate on February 28 with M19 surrendering their weapons to a Socialist International commission a phase delayed several times since last December Your recent statements Cardinal on opening new paths to peace are significant to us FARC leaders wrote to Cardinal Lopez Trujillo Your Eminence says that involving FARC in a coherent peace process would be progress for the country the letter continues adding Your Eminence should know that weve been committed to this effort since Belisario Betancurs amnesty which ended a 25year conflict Under Betancurs socialconservative government 19821986 a peace process began leading to the formation of the legal leftwing Patriotic Union UP movement initially comprising exFARC guerrillas and an agreement making the guerrillas general staff camp inviolable FARCs letter to the Cardinal criticizes the Barco administration for failing to uphold Betancurs peace and reconciliation policies If the Colombian Church according to the Cardinals statements mediates between the government and rebels we commend that humanistic and patriotic decision says FARCs general staff Yesterday the guerrilla group suggested the Barco government declare a general ceasefire for the March 11 legislative and May 27 presidential elections but the government has yet to respond Previously the government has only asked the guerrillas for unilateral truces to demonstrate their commitment to peace a strategy effective only with M19 All members of the Simon Bolivar Guerrilla Coordinating Board except UCELN declared unilateral truces in recent weeks The proCastro UCELN remains committed to a sabotage campaign targeting the elections involving kidnappings rural village attacks threats to officials and ambushes against police and army forces","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1125","doctext":"peru has faced the great adversity of foreign imperialism peru a poor and weak but sovereign country has raised its voice to face the power and greed of the international banking sectors peru and the peruvian state have refused to pay an unjust debt this will be forever regarded as the pioneer and vanguard attitude of the third world no one will ever forget that in the first two months of my administration the peruvian resources that were scheduled to be used to pay the foreign debt were instead used for the benefit of peru all peruvians admitted at the time that we had begun a process of capitalization and development i have come here today to deliver some tractors but i want to tell you that during the apra american popular revolutionary alliance administration the number of tractors has doubled when the apra assumed power in 1985 there were 5060 tractors in peru but after i deliver these italian tractors there will be 11200 this means that the amount of land being farmed mechanically in peru has doubled applause cheers of alan alan the hundreds of millions of dollars that has been invested in equipment operating in peru today is the same money that in a sovereign decision the fatherland refused to send abroad to foreign international banks shouts of well done the antiimperialistic ideal that we uphold is based on this main principle to retain our resources within peru we have also raised our voices to defend the sovereignty and integrity of our continent because we are a proud and free continent when we saw militaristic imperialism threaten and invade a brother country we had the honor the sad honor of being the only one to raise its voice and to make imperialism due to the firmness of the peruvian stance heed our demands and withdraw its invading troops from panama i remember the night of 20 december 1989 when at 0500 gmt i was informed from washington that 24000 american soldiers had occupied panama i received many phone calls from people who told me it is a done deed let them invade the country we do not need to confront them i received phone calls from people in peru and abroad telling me that we could not confront them that we could not make any demands they said for us to act as if nothing had happened let us recognize the government that they have put in power but i said no people shout well done i was told if you keep silent you can solve your problem with the imf but i said no because the dignity of a nation is not for sale no because the dignity of latin america cannot be bought applause cheers of alan alan causing fear and astonishment for many people in peru and throughout latin america i said we are poor we have no great military power we have no planes or bombs we have no banks filled with millions but we have the power of reason which is more powerful we have the power of justice which is greater we have the power of freedom which is more important i said that we would recall the peruvian ambassador from washington we would withdraw from the military alliance that we have with the united states which allowed it to perpetrate this invasion we would tell the united states that until the last soldier was withdrawn we would not sit at any negotiating table not on drugs or on any other subject but the peruvian rightist sectors described everything i said on 21 december eight hours after the panamanian invasion as insane they described it as demagogic theatrics they said we should comply with the us actions but i said no although we respect the united states and its people we do not tolerate imperialistic impositions we do not tolerate other countries intervening in the sovereign affairs of sisternations i can state with great satisfaction that 24 hours before the cartagena summit and 2 months after the invasion the last us soldier withdrew from panama this was the sine qua non condition for my attendance at the summit applause cheers this proves that you can be poor and economically weak but that you can have the strength that comes from reason from moral principles that you can have justice on your side that you can succeed that sooner or later you will be successful perhaps justice may come late but it comes when i see the oligarchic attack of the prepotent economic power hitting peru i tell the people that the rightist sectors may be victorious but it will be an ephemeral temporary and momentary victory because it is the people who will succeed the people who will conquer because the people are right the people have justice on their side and because peru belongs to the people applause cheers continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1125","doctext":"Peru has endured the harsh realities of foreign dominance As a nation that is economically struggling yet independent Peru has stood firm against the might and avarice of global banking entities The Peruvian government has refused to honor an unfair debt marking a historic and pioneering stance for the Third World During the initial two months of my leadership funds that were earmarked for foreign debt repayment were instead channeled into Perus development All Peruvians acknowledged this shift towards economic growth and development Today I am here to present tractors illustrating that under the APRA American Popular Revolutionary Alliance administration the number of tractors has doubled When APRA took office in 1985 Peru had 5060 tractors but with the delivery of these Italian tractors the count will rise to 11200 signifying a doubling of the land being cultivated mechanically The significant investment in equipment now operating in Peru is the same money that in a sovereign decision we decided not to send to international banks This antiimperialistic stance is rooted in the principle of retaining our resources within our country We have also defended the sovereignty and integrity of our continent with pride and freedom When militaristic imperialism threatened and invaded a neighboring country Peru alone raised its voice compelling the imperialists to heed our demands and withdraw their forces from Panama I recall the night of December 20 1989 when at 0500 GMT I was informed from Washington that 24000 American soldiers had occupied Panama Despite receiving numerous calls advising me to accept the invasion and not confront it I refused People said we should act as if nothing had happened and recognize the new government installed by the invaders but I stood firm I was told that silence could resolve our issues with the IMF but I insisted that a nations dignity is not for sale and neither is the dignity of Latin America This stance caused fear and astonishment among many in Peru and across Latin America I proclaimed that although we lacked significant military power planes bombs or wealthy banks we possessed the power of reason justice and freedom which are far more potent Consequently we decided to recall the Peruvian ambassador from Washington withdraw from the military alliance with the United States that facilitated this invasion and refuse to engage in any negotiations until the last American soldier left Panama Rightist factions in Peru labeled my actions as insane and demagogic urging compliance with US actions but I stood my ground While we respect the United States and its citizens we do not accept imperialistic intrusions into the sovereign matters of sister nations I am pleased to state that 24 hours before the Cartagena summit and two months after the invasion the last US soldier left Panama fulfilling the essential condition for my participation in the summit This episode demonstrates that even a poor and economically weak country can draw strength from reason and moral principles ultimately achieving justice Although justice may be delayed it eventually prevails When faced with the oligarchic assaults of powerful economic forces I assure the people that any victory by rightist sectors will be fleeting as the true success belongs to the people who are justified and righteous and because Peru is the peoples nation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1126","doctext":"san salvador archbishop arturo rivera y damas deplored yesterday the economic measures that the government established recently because they will affect poor sectors only and insisted on the need to end the war recalling from the cathedrals pulpit the promise president alfredo cristiani made in his inaugural speech that he would struggle for the poorest of the poor monsignor rivera y damas said the mechanisms used by the government are not the most adequate ones to resolve the serious problems in el salvador if we want to help the poorest among the poor we must not only honestly and objectively examine the current government model but seek a definitive solution for the problem of war the prelate exclaimed the highest representative of the catholic church in el salvador said that in examining the countrys economic situation the terrorist actions perpetrated by the guerrillas cannot be ignored rivera y damas warned if war continues to be waged in the country it will continue to strike at us mercilessly and inhumanly hour after hour the salvadoran archbishop reiterated that the only way out of the armed conflict is dialogue and negotiation because violence begets only violence he also said the blood shed in the wee hours of 16 november by the jesuit churchmen who were brutally mowed down is working for the poor more efficiently than their academic and theological activities serving the peoples education he was referring to the massacre of six jesuit priests who were killed by military men now under trial","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1126","doctext":"Archbishop Arturo Rivera y Damas of San Salvador expressed his disapproval yesterday regarding the recent economic measures enacted by the government stating that they would disproportionately impact the poor He emphasized the urgency of ending the ongoing war Speaking from the cathedrals pulpit he reminded the congregation of President Alfredo Cristianis inaugural promise to struggle for the poorest of the poor and critiqued the governments current methods as inadequate for addressing El Salvadors severe issues Rivera y Damas argued that to genuinely assist the poorest citizens it is imperative to not only critically assess the existing government model but also to find a lasting resolution to the war He noted that the countrys economic challenges cannot be separated from the terrorist activities carried out by guerrillas The archbishop warned that the continuation of the war would perpetuate relentless and inhumane suffering He reiterated that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable solutions to the armed conflict as violence only leads to more violence Rivera y Damas also remarked on the tragic killing of six Jesuit priests on November 16 asserting that the bloodshed had a more profound impact on aiding the poor than their educational and theological work This massacre carried out by military personnel who are now on trial highlighted the brutal reality of the conflict","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1127","doctext":"the cali police have confirmed that us priest francisco antonio amico ferrari who had been kidnapped by an eln army of national liberation cell was released in northern cali on 19 february priest amico ferrari who has been working in the andres sanim neighborhood in northeastern cali for 3 years showed up at his parish the nuestra senora de la asuncion church at the end of the 1930 mass last night although visibly tired amico ferrari was happy at having been freed the priest said that he was treated well and that he had been kidnapped by an eln cell in protest of us president george bushs recent visit to cartagena","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1127","doctext":"The Cali police have confirmed the release of US priest Francisco Antonio Amico Ferrari who was kidnapped by an ELN cell on February 19 in northern Cali Amico Ferrari who has been serving in the Andres Sanim neighborhood in northeastern Cali for three years returned to his parish Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion Church after the 1930 mass last night Despite appearing visibly exhausted Amico Ferrari expressed happiness at being freed He stated that he was treated well during his captivity by the ELN cell which kidnapped him to protest US President George Bushs recent visit to Cartagena","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1128","doctext":"as a result of an offensive launched by eln army of national liberation epl popular liberation army and farc revolutionary armed forces of colombia rebels five peasants and four guerrillas have died five policemen have been wounded and property losses in the millions have occurred the rebel actions took place in the departments of bolivar meta santander northern santander cordoba antioquia and in the arauca intendancy according to the authorities preliminary report eln guerrillas apparently blew up a power tower in cartagena causing a blackout in most parts of cartagena city subsequently the eln rebels shot at three emergency medical care centers wounding five policemen similarly two bomb attacks on the cano limoncovenas and central de los llanos orientales oil pipelines conducted by eln rebels have resulted in property damage in the millions the two attacks occurred in the departments of northern santander and meta respectively two rebels have been killed and four others have been arrested after various clashes between colombian army troops and eln and farc rebels in the departments of santander meta and arauca intendancy in addition two epl rebels have been killed in a rural area in cordoba department in clashes with a cartagena battalion military patrol the military patrol was conducting search and combing operations in the area one soldier was also wounded in the clashes similarly three peasants have been shot to death by alleged epl members in a rural area of tierra alta municipality cordoba department meanwhile two other peasants who were accused of helping the police have been shot to death by alleged eln members in barbacoas yondo municipality antioquian middle magdalena finally eln guerrillas blew up a private plane causing property damage in the millions in nueva florida miraflores municipality bolivar department","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1128","doctext":"Due to an offensive by ELN Army of National Liberation EPL Popular Liberation Army and FARC Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia rebels five peasants and four guerrillas have been killed five policemen injured and millions in property damage reported The rebel activities occurred in the departments of Bolivar Meta Santander Northern Santander Cordoba Antioquia and Arauca Intendancy A preliminary report from authorities indicates that ELN guerrillas allegedly blew up a power tower in Cartagena leading to a citywide blackout Subsequently the ELN rebels targeted three emergency medical care centers injuring five policemen Additionally two bomb attacks on the Cano LimonCovenas and Central de los Llanos Orientales oil pipelines by ELN rebels caused extensive property damage These attacks took place in the departments of Northern Santander and Meta Following various confrontations between Colombian army troops and ELN and FARC rebels in Santander Meta and Arauca Intendancy two rebels were killed and four arrested In Cordoba two EPL rebels were killed during clashes with a Cartagena battalion military patrol conducting search operations resulting in one soldier being wounded Alleged EPL members also shot three peasants to death in Tierra Alta municipality Cordoba Meanwhile in Barbacoas Yondo municipality Antioqian Middle Magdalena alleged ELN members executed two peasants accused of aiding the police Finally ELN guerrillas destroyed a private plane in Nueva Florida Miraflores municipality Bolivar department causing significant property damage","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1129","doctext":"on the evening of 20 may 1986 the jenka a danish cargo ship with an empty hold was anchored in valparaiso bay the ship which was specially fitted to carry weapons had been waiting into line for 120 days meaning in port operation jargon that it was waiting for its turn or for the arrival of its cargo the fiveman crew was uneasy they were waiting for a shipment of 400 wasp cluster bombs produced by ferrimar expansion unknown a subsidiary of famae army ordnance and bound for the middle east the destination of the shipment was iran the users the armed forces of imam ruhollah khomeini the secret shipment was having problems on land the five crew members made a decision that night taking on fuel and food and fleeing toward panama in the dark no one noticed the ships departure not the shipping company that was in charge of the ship nor the ports captain a navy officer who was supposed to authorize the move the jenka left an unpaid debt of 30000 owed to the shipping company the case was reported by the press and ferrimar rushed to say that it was selling weapons to pakistan and nigeria it was also said that the government for ethical reasons would not allow the enterprise to offer the wasp bombs to iran in fact chilean businessman carlos cardoen was already selling clusters preceding word in english to iraq doing business at the expense of the two sides confronting each other in the long persian gulf war was not considered appropriate the deal however was attractive because there could be millions of dollars in profits countries like brazil and the ussr were known to be selling weapons to both iran and iraq the ussr was directly selling weapons to iraq and supplying iran through middlemen chile knew of a similar example during the beagle channel conflict which almost ended in a war with argentina israel sold missiles to both sides therefore in a carefully planned operation ferrimar and famae were able to sell cluster bombs to iran the middleman would be frenchman bernard stroiazzo the same person who three years later would cause the irancorfo production development corporation scandal hoy no 655 it is only now that stroiazzos history has been made public an engineer hired by irans national petroleum company he served as a representative of ferrimar and famae to the iranian government in the sale of cluster bombs in 1986 after two shipments of defective bombs the iranians decided that they could cause more casualties among their own men than among enemy troops stroiazzo was taken hostage for 18 months he managed to leave and traveled to chile with the help of cni national intelligence center director brigadier general hugo salas he contacted corfo officials who helped him arrange compensation he arranged a preliminary accord for establishing a toxic waste recycling plant in chile but the deal failed he then filed a lawsuit against corfo in the 19th civil court of santiago corfo has not yet been notified of the lawsuit the problem at least as far as the toxic waste plant is concerned will be inherited by the new government which will take over on 11 march and by corfo did ferrimar lie to the chilean government this enterprise was known to have good contacts with the authorities among the partners of ferrimar owner aldo pesce were retired general manuel contreras sepulveda former chief of the national intelligence directorate dina general raul reyes famae director and colonel carlos carreno who was a famae executive and an adviser to ferrimar on the production of the wasp bombs a lawsuit filed with the 14th criminal court of santiago under robbery of industrial secrets charges claims that the bombs were built with plans stolen from carlos cardoen by one of cardoens trusted men to export its bombs ferrimar needed the authorization of the defense and foreign ministries the company had to provide what is known in the international weapons market is known as an enduser certificate or finaluser certificate ferrimar got one it was signed in august 1985 by a nigerian army officer who according to sources close to the case had retired a long time ago a triangle operation was carried out to conceal the true operation it is not known whether the defense ministry has indicted anyone over the deception by which it was victimized at the end of january 1986 the first 100 bombs were shipped by plane to bandar abbas airport in iran each bomb weighed 227 kg and contained 248 ammunition packages some of them for immediate discharge and others for delayed action these were capable of mining large areas for up to 72 hours after a battle the first shipment was worth 7 million 1 million was for stroiazzo and 15 million went for the cost of the bombs the price of the bombs abroad was 14000 each but their real cost was only 3000 the chilean contact in this operation fernando perez was to have received 45 million a test was performed in iran and the bombs did not work the iranian defense ministry asked that new tests be carried out in chile continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1129","doctext":"On the evening of May 20 1986 the Danish cargo ship Jenka which had an empty hold was anchored in Valparaiso Bay This ship specially outfitted to transport weapons had been waiting into line for 120 days a port operation term indicating it was awaiting its turn or the arrival of its cargo The fiveman crew was anxious as they awaited a shipment of 400 Wasp cluster bombs manufactured by Ferrimar a subsidiary of FAMAE Army Ordnance destined for the Middle East specifically Iran for use by the armed forces of Imam Ruhollah Khomeini The shipment faced problems on land prompting the crew to decide that night to refuel gather supplies and flee toward Panama In the darkness the ships departure went unnoticed neither by the shipping company in charge nor by the ports captain a Navy officer who was supposed to authorize the move The Jenka left behind an unpaid debt of 30000 to the shipping company The press reported the incident and Ferrimar quickly stated it was selling weapons to Pakistan and Nigeria adding that for ethical reasons the government would not permit the sale of Wasp bombs to Iran In reality Chilean businessman Carlos Cardoen was already selling cluster bombs to Iraq Engaging in business with both sides of the prolonged Persian Gulf War was deemed inappropriate but the lucrative deal potentially worth millions was enticing Countries like Brazil and the USSR were known to sell arms to both Iran and Iraq with the USSR directly supplying Iraq and using intermediaries for Iran Chile recalled a similar scenario during the Beagle Channel conflict where Israel sold missiles to both Chile and Argentina Consequently Ferrimar and FAMAE executed a carefully orchestrated operation to sell cluster bombs to Iran using Frenchman Bernard Stroiazzo as an intermediary Stroiazzo who later became involved in the IranCorfo scandal served as Ferrimar and FAMAEs representative to the Iranian government in the bomb sale in 1986 After two shipments of defective bombs the Iranians fearing they would cause more harm to their own troops than the enemy took Stroiazzo hostage for 18 months He eventually escaped to Chile where with the help of CNI director Brigadier General Hugo Salas he contacted Corfo officials to negotiate compensation He initially arranged a preliminary agreement to establish a toxic waste recycling plant in Chile which ultimately failed leading him to file a lawsuit against Corfo in the 19th Civil Court of Santiago Corfo has yet to be notified of the lawsuit and the issue concerning the toxic waste plant will be inherited by the new government taking office on March 11 It remains unclear if Ferrimar deceived the Chilean government but the company had notable connections with authorities including Ferrimar owner Aldo Pesces partners retired General Manuel Contreras Sepulveda former chief of the National Intelligence Directorate DINA General Raul Reyes FAMAE director and Colonel Carlos Carreno a FAMAE executive and Ferrimar adviser on the Wasp bombs production A lawsuit filed in the 14th Criminal Court of Santiago under charges of robbery of industrial secrets claims the bombs were built using plans stolen from Carlos Cardoen by one of his trusted men Ferrimar required authorization from the Defense and Foreign Ministries to export the bombs and secured an enduser certificate signed in August 1985 by a retired Nigerian army officer A triangle operation was conducted to obscure the true nature of the operation Whether the Defense Ministry has taken action against the deception remains unknown At the end of January 1986 the first 100 bombs were shipped by plane to Bandar Abbas Airport in Iran each weighing 227 kg and containing 248 ammunition packages some for immediate discharge and others for delayed action capable of mining areas for up to 72 hours postbattle The first shipment was valued at 7 million with 1 million allocated to Stroiazzo and 15 million covering the bomb costs While the bombs international price was 14000 each their actual cost was only 3000 Fernando Perez the Chilean contact in this operation was to receive 45 million However a test conducted in Iran revealed the bombs did not function leading the Iranian Defense Ministry to request further testing in Chile","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1130","doctext":"us ambassador to colombia thomas mcnamara has been declared a priority military target of the marxist army of national liberation eln guerrilla group the eln announced today in a communique sent to efe in bogota the communique was delivered in the midst of an eln offensive that has lasted for over three weeks it has been characterized by kidnappings attacks on towns mobile roadblocks on the main highways and ambushes set for military and police personnel according to the guerrilla group the purpose of the attack is to protest us intervention in colombia to sabotage the municipal and legislative elections scheduled for 11 march and the presidential elections on 27 may and to denounce the dirty war in todays message the eln lists ambassador thomas mcnamara as a priority military objective at the top of their list it added that other targets are us military advisers us citizens who head the multinational texas and occidental oil companies and all americans who intervene in one way or another in our nations internal conflict this procastro guerrilla group is holding us citizens david leslie kent and james arthur donelly who were kidnapped in medellin on 12 and 13 february to protest us president george bushs visit to this country continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1130","doctext":"The US ambassador to Colombia Thomas McNamara has been named a primary military target by the Marxist Army of National Liberation ELN guerrilla group as stated in a communique sent to EFE in Bogota today This announcement comes amid a more than threeweeklong ELN offensive marked by kidnappings assaults on towns mobile roadblocks on major highways and ambushes aimed at military and police forces The guerrilla group claims their actions are in protest of US involvement in Colombia aiming to disrupt the municipal and legislative elections on 11 March and the presidential elections on 27 May while also condemning the dirty war The ELNs message identifies Ambassador Thomas McNamara as their top priority military target and includes US military advisers US citizens leading the multinational Texas and Occidental oil companies and all Americans involved in the internal conflict of our nation as additional targets This proCastro guerrilla group is currently holding US citizens David Leslie Kent and James Arthur Donelly who were abducted in Medellin on 12 and 13 February as a protest against US President George Bushs visit to Colombia","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1131","doctext":"bush met on 15 february in cartagena de indias colombia with his counterparts alan garcia of peru jaime paz of bolivia and virgilio barco of colombia in what became known as the drug summit us priest francisco amico ferrari kidnapped on 15 february in cali was released on 19 february by the eln with a message about operation colombia which denounces us intervention in the dirty war with which colombia is afflicted in todays communique the guerrillas say the united states has military advisers in the colombian army headquarters to direct the implementation of the dirty war they also denounce the direct leadership of us advisers in intelligence and military repression operations in the areas of conflict the eln is also still holding social conservative senator jorge sedano gonzalez kidnapped on 9 february near bucaramanga in the northeastern part of the country along with his secretary jorge mesa who was released on monday the eln released mesa with a message for former social conservative president misael pastrana 19701974 reiterating that sedano will be released only if he declares that he is opposed to the dirty war and reveals the whereabouts of fernando porras an eln member who disappeared in bucaramanga on 5 february according to the guerrillas porras was arrested and disappeared by the 5th army brigade which denies this the eln is the only colombian guerrilla group that has persisted in the armed struggle the five other rebel groups have declared unilateral truces to guarantee a climate of peace for the upcoming elections these groups are the communist revolutionary armed forces of colombia the maoist popular liberation army the trotskyist revolutionary workers party and the indian quintin lame movement in addition to the 19 april movement which is about to conclude a peace process begun 16 months ago","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1131","doctext":"On February 15 Bush convened in Cartagena de Indias Colombia with Alan Garcia of Peru Jaime Paz of Bolivia and Virgilio Barco of Colombia for what was named the drug summit US priest Francisco Amico Ferrari who was kidnapped on the same day in Cali was freed on February 19 by the ELN accompanied by a statement on Operation Colombia condemning US involvement in Colombias dirty war The guerrillas communique today claims that the United States has military advisers at the Colombian army headquarters to oversee the dirty wars execution They also criticize the direct leadership of US advisers in intelligence and military repression operations within conflict zones The ELN still holds social conservative Senator Jorge Sedano Gonzalez who was kidnapped on February 9 near Bucaramanga along with his secretary Jorge Mesa who was released on Monday Mesa was freed with a message for former social conservative President Misael Pastrana 19701974 stressing that Sedano will only be released if he opposes the dirty war and reveals the location of ELN member Fernando Porras who disappeared in Bucaramanga on February 5 The guerrillas allege that Porras was detained and disappeared by the 5th army brigade which denies this claim The ELN remains the sole Colombian guerrilla group continuing armed conflict while the five other rebel factions have declared unilateral truces to ensure a peaceful environment for the forthcoming elections These groups include the Communist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia the Maoist Popular Liberation Army the Trotskyist Revolutionary Workers Party the Indian Quintin Lame movement and the 19 April Movement which is nearing the end of a peace process that started 16 months ago","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1132","doctext":"in the past few hours the socalled camilist union army of national liberation uceln murdered a police inspector and two of his brothers who were peasants the inspector and his brothers were murdered by the uceln who accused them of being army and police informers the triple crime occurred on the el limoncito path in guachica municipality southern cesar department a police spokesman said that the rebels had identified themselves as uceln members these three new victims of the rebel offensive were taken by force from their homes before they were killed the murdered inspector was identified as gustavo ropero navarro 22 from guachica his brothers were identified as mariano and felix ropero navarro 26 and 24 respectively after the crime the rebels fled into the eastern mountain range the eln has started a new wave of violence in the past hours it has murdered three peasants in guachicono southern cauca department two in antioquia and three in cordoba these people were killed after being accused by the eln of being informants","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1132","doctext":"Recently the camilist union army of national liberation uceln killed a police inspector and his two peasant brothers The uceln accused them of being informants for the army and police This triple homicide took place along the El Limoncito path in the Guachica municipality southern Cesar department A police spokesperson confirmed that the attackers identified themselves as uceln members The victims forcibly taken from their homes before being murdered were identified as Gustavo Ropero Navarro 22 and his brothers Mariano and Felix Ropero Navarro aged 26 and 24 respectively Following the attack the rebels escaped into the eastern mountain range The ELN has initiated a fresh surge of violence killing three peasants in Guachicono southern Cauca department two in Antioquia and three in Cordoba all accused of being informants by the ELN","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1133","doctext":"contra commander israel galeano alias franklin has told tiempo that the antisandinist rebels will stay armed regardless of the results of the 25 february elections in nicaragua to make sure the democratic changes take place we will maintain our organization intact even if the uno national opposition union wins waiting for profound democratic changes and an end to the repressive regime imposed by the sandinists said the chief of staff of the nicaraguan resistance rn this past january the 29yearold galeano became the leader of about 12000 nicaraguan rightist rebels based in honduras when the post of commander in chief of the rn army a post enrique bermudez had held for 10 years was eliminated nicaragua will hold elections on sunday 25 february and the main candidates running for president are daniel ortega of the sandinist national liberation front fsln and violeta de chamorro of the uno the rebels supported by the united states have urged nicaraguans to vote for the uno candidate if the uno wins we will maintain our organization intact to see if on 25 april there is a total transfer of power and profound reforms and particularly to see if the repressive system disappears galeano said if the sandinists win or steal the elections there will be a social disruption against the system and the hardest struggle of recent years will take place he added the contra military chief said that if the people do not accept a sandinist victory we will have to continue fighting he assured that the nicaraguans will not accept an fsln victory in the 25 february elections galeano added that the sandinists have deployed approximately 30000 troops in the northern nicaraguan departments in order to intimidate and murder uno followers and to prevent approximately 300000 nicaraguans from voting galeano pointed out that the press and the foreign observers of the elections have no access to the areas where the nicaraguan troops have deployed even though the foreign observers claim that the campaign was freely held the people have had to make sacrifices he said galeano said that about 5000 of his men are inside nicaragua and between 10000 to 12000 men are in bases in honduras not movingbut just observing the electoral process in nicaragua the rebels in honduras are receiving us humanitarian aid in el praiso department and have rejected a demobilization plan approved by the central american presidents the rebels claim they do not have any guarantees for their personal security and for the implementation of a democratic process the demobilization is based on the nicaraguan government creating conditions that will encourage the members of the armed rn to join civic life he added galeano said that the dismantling of his forces does not depend of a simple elections but rather on the sandinists leaving power completely the contra leader warned that we cannot lay down our weapons when the causes that led to our taking up arms have not disappeared there still is repression a lack of freedom and all of this was generated by the sandinists he pointed out that in the event the uno should win the 25 february elections we would have to carry out a mutual demobilization the nicaraguan problem can be solved with an interamerican peace force that will receive all the weaponry and soviet tanks of the sandinists then when we are at an even level of forces we will turn over our own weapons the contra chief suggested a national police be created in nicaragua franklin said that the contras are willing to continue the peace talks but perhaps after the elections with the new nicaraguan government he assured that the rebel forces will not carry out any offensive operations before during or after the elections and will wait and see if there are changes in nicaragua he said that the contras are willing to leave their camps in yamales if requested by the government of rafael leonardo callejas if political conditions do not allow us to remain we will leave for nicaragua but our refugeees will stay as refugees he added the chief of staff of the contras said that his forces will not attack the un peace observors on the hondurannicaraguan border area he said that rn relations with the united states are normal but declined to comment on the ousting of bermudez arguing this is a fait accompli","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1133","doctext":"Contra commander Israel Galeano also known as Franklin informed Tiempo that the antiSandinist rebels will remain armed to ensure democratic transformations in Nicaragua regardless of the outcome of the February 25 elections We will keep our organization intact even if UNO National Opposition Union wins awaiting significant democratic changes and the end of the Sandinistimposed repressive regime stated Galeano the chief of staff of the Nicaraguan Resistance RN In January the 29yearold Galeano took leadership of around 12000 Nicaraguan rightwing rebels based in Honduras after the position of commander in chief of the RN army held by Enrique Bermudez for a decade was abolished Nicaraguas elections on February 25 feature main candidates Daniel Ortega of the Sandinist National Liberation Front FSLN and Violeta de Chamorro of UNO Supported by the United States the rebels have encouraged Nicaraguans to vote for the UNO candidate If UNO wins we will maintain our organization intact to see if there is a total transfer of power and comprehensive reforms by April 25 particularly to ensure the repressive system vanishes Galeano stated If the Sandinists win or rig the elections there will be social upheaval against the system leading to the fiercest struggle in recent years he added Galeano emphasized that if the people reject a Sandinist victory they will continue fighting He assured that Nicaraguans will not accept an FSLN victory in the elections He added that the Sandinists have deployed about 30000 troops in northern Nicaraguan departments to intimidate and kill UNO supporters and prevent roughly 300000 Nicaraguans from voting Galeano highlighted that the press and foreign election observers have no access to areas with Nicaraguan troops Even though foreign observers claim the campaign was freely conducted the people have made sacrifices he said Galeano mentioned that about 5000 of his men are inside Nicaragua with 10000 to 12000 men stationed in Honduras not moving but observing the electoral process in Nicaragua Rebels in Honduras receive US humanitarian aid in El Paraiso department and have dismissed a demobilization plan approved by Central American presidents citing a lack of personal security guarantees and democratic process implementation Demobilization depends on the Nicaraguan government creating conditions encouraging RN members to join civic life he added Galeano insisted that dismantling their forces does not depend on simple elections but on the complete removal of Sandinists from power We cannot disarm when the causes of our armed struggle still exist repression and lack of freedom generated by the Sandinists he pointed out If UNO wins the February 25 elections mutual demobilization would occur and the Nicaraguan issue could be resolved with an interAmerican peace force collecting all Sandinist weaponry and Soviet tanks Only when we have an even level of forces will we hand over our weapons he suggested advocating for the creation of a national police force in Nicaragua Franklin confirmed the contras willingness to continue peace talks potentially after the elections with the new Nicaraguan government He assured that the rebels would not launch offensive operations before during or after the elections and will observe whether changes occur in Nicaragua He added that the contras are prepared to vacate their camps in Yamales if the government of Rafael Leonardo Callejas requests it If political conditions prevent us from staying we will leave for Nicaragua but our refugees will remain as refugees he concluded He assured that his forces would not attack UN peace observers in the HonduranNicaraguan border area and noted that RN relations with the United States remain normal though he declined to comment on Bermudezs ousting describing it as a done deal","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1134","doctext":"the annals of the colombian port of cartagena list three extremely fierce sieges back in 1586 the jewel of the caribbean was captured by sir francis drake who did not burn the city to the ground only because he received a ransom of 10 million pesos a century later cartagena was occupied by the french finally in 1741 the citys defenders successfully fought off an assault by a host of 27000 pirates headed by sir edward vernon the western press described the meeting between the presidents of the united states bolivia colombia and peru held a few days ago in cartagena as a kind of assault despite some exaggeration this graphic description was based on perfectly serious grounds after all the conference did discuss immediate tasks and even a detailed schedule for a joint offensive by the governments of these countries against criminal drug trafficking which ranks first in the pecking order of crime it is indeed necessary to launch an assault against the drug mafias strongholds whether in medellin famous for unbridled gangsterism or in cartagena itself whose status as a resort is threatened by the selfsame cocaine barons as a matter of fact this tourist center has been repeatedly shaken in recent months by the explosions of bombs planted by terrorists in the hilton hotel in stores or at its marinas it is no wonder as reuter reports that not a single cruise ship has dropped anchor there this season yes the situation is highly alarming and this applies to the whole of colombia and even to the entire region in these conditions the firm resolve displayed by the participants in the cartagena meeting deserves understanding and support the resolve to finally pool their efforts in the struggle against organized crime and to jointly place a reliable barrier in its path these are the intentions shown in the joint statement signed by the four presidents and by the series of special documents the aim of these agreements is noble indeed to besiege the drug mafia in its nests to cut off the laundering of drug dollars and to deprive the merchants of slow death of broad access to the black market in the united states where as a matter of fact the lions share of south americas poisonous export is consumed in other words an important step has been taken to combat one of the main evils of the 20th century and it was not for nothing that the meetings results were positively appraised by un secretary general j perez de cuellar here is a different question emphasis in cartagena was placed on administrative and police measures and on washingtons primarily militarized forms of cooperation with the andean states but does this conform with their longterm national interests with their desire to put an end to backwardness and attain a qualitatively new level of socioeconomic development after all a radical solution of the drug problem primarily demands neither combat aircraft not armored personnel carriers but something quite different it is necessary to change the economic profile of vast provinces where the cultivation of coca and marijuana is the sole source of the populations existence true enough the united states has now expressed readiness to assist also in this sphere on the other hand there is an almost total lack of readiness to import from south america the crops which could in principle squeeze out coca and marijuana it was not for nothing that colombias president virgilio barco the white houses closest ally in the struggle against drugs was forced to declare in cartagena that the us governments rigid protectionist measures are jeopardizing the very future of alternative sectors of tropical crop farming the cultivation of coffee flowers and sugar cane and so the senior partner appears to be tightening with the one hand the vise in which the drug mafia now finds itself while using the other hand to protect its market from legal latin american exports finally the last but i think most substantive argument actually it also casts an unfavorable light on the role of consistent fighter against the drug mafia which washington has now assumed this argument is perfectly encapsulated in just one short word panama indeed did the recent aggression against this sovereign state one of whose main motives was actually to punish the drug business bosses not demonstrate all the flaws of washingtons strongarm approach toward latin america and are there any guarantees that the pentagon will not start copying its panamanian experience in other countries in the continent on the pretext of pursuing the cocaine barons these are far from rhetorical questions and it is a pity that cartagena simply failed to provide even the slightest clearcut answers to them","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1134","doctext":"The history of Cartagena a Colombian port notes three intense sieges In 1586 Sir Francis Drake captured the Jewel of the Caribbean sparing it from destruction after receiving a ransom of 10 million pesos A century later the French occupied the city and in 1741 Cartagenas defenders repelled an attack by 27000 pirates led by Sir Edward Vernon Recently the Western media likened a meeting of the US Bolivian Colombian and Peruvian presidents in Cartagena to an assault Despite some exaggeration this analogy was somewhat justified The conference tackled urgent tasks including a detailed plan for a joint offensive against drug trafficking which is a top criminal priority An assault on the drug mafias strongholds in places like Medellin notorious for gangsterism and Cartagena a resort threatened by cocaine barons is crucial Cartagena has been rocked by terrorist bombings in the Hilton hotel stores and marinas leading to no cruise ships anchoring there this season according to Reuters This alarming situation affects all of Colombia and the region The firm resolve of the leaders at the Cartagena meeting to combat organized crime deserves support Their joint statement and special documents aim to besiege the drug mafia cut off drug dollar laundering and restrict access to the US black market which consumes a large share of South Americas drug exports This significant step against one of the 20th centurys main evils was praised by UN SecretaryGeneral J Perez de Cuellar However the emphasis on administrative and police measures and Washingtons militarized cooperation with Andean states raises questions about longterm national interests and socioeconomic development Solving the drug problem requires changing the economic landscape of regions reliant on coca and marijuana cultivation Although the US has pledged to help there is reluctance to import alternative crops from South America Colombias President Virgilio Barco criticized the US governments protectionist measures that threaten tropical crop farming The US appears to tighten the drug mafias grip while protecting its market from legal Latin American exports The final and most substantial argument concerns the recent aggression against Panama ostensibly to punish drug lords This action highlighted the flaws in Washingtons strongarm approach to Latin America There are no guarantees the Pentagon wont replicate its Panamanian strategy elsewhere under the guise of targeting cocaine barons These are serious questions that Cartagena failed to address","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1135","doctext":"the nicaraguan contras charged in tegucigalpa today that on 19 february the sandinist air force used airplanes and helicopters to bomb several communities in zelaya matagalpa and jinotega departments in central and northern nicaragua the rebels did not report any dead or wounded in the alleged attacks which the contras say are part of an offensive begun in the days prior to the elections scheduled for sunday 25 february in a communique the contras indicated that their fighters are not attacking sandinist military targets and that the purpose of the nicaraguan military action was to create confusion regarding the electoral process on the other hand commander franklin of the nicaraguan resistance rn general staff said that the rn will remain intact even in the event that the elections are won by violeta de chamorro candidate of the national opposition union uno we will remain intact to see if there is a total transmission of power on 25 april in which the new government will make indepth reforms particularly the elimination of the repressive system he added the rn military chief said that if the sandinists win or steal the elections there will be a social uprising in nicaragua against the system and there will be a harsher struggle than that of past years franklin said that the sandinists have deployed some 30000 troops to departments in northern nicaragua to intimidate and murder uno sympathizers he emphasized that the contras will not put down their weapons because the cause that led to the creation of those forces the sandinists ascent to power has not yet disappeared and the repression continues he added that his fighters are willing to leave the camps in eastern honduras if the honduran government requests that they do so but their families would remain","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1135","doctext":"The Nicaraguan Contras accused the Sandinist Air Force today in Tegucigalpa of deploying airplanes and helicopters to bomb several communities in Zelaya Matagalpa and Jinotega departments on February 19 The rebels did not report any casualties from the alleged attacks which they claim are part of a preelection offensive leading up to the February 25 elections In a statement the Contras mentioned that their fighters are refraining from attacking Sandinist military targets suggesting that the Nicaraguan militarys actions aim to create confusion about the electoral process Meanwhile Commander Franklin from the Nicaraguan Resistance RN general staff stated that the RN would remain intact regardless of whether Violeta de Chamorro the National Opposition Union UNO candidate wins He mentioned they would stay intact to ensure a complete power transfer on April 25 hoping the new government would implement significant reforms especially ending the repressive system The RN military leader warned that if the Sandinists win or steal the elections it could provoke a social uprising in Nicaragua leading to an even harsher struggle than in previous years Franklin also noted that the Sandinists have deployed around 30000 troops to northern Nicaraguan departments to intimidate and murder UNO supporters He stressed the Contras resolve to keep their weapons arguing that the conditions that led to their formation namely the Sandinists rise to power have not yet disappeared and the repression continues He further mentioned that his fighters are prepared to leave their eastern Honduras camps if requested by the Honduran government but their families would stay on","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1136","doctext":"a reliable source today disclosed that the deployment of chilean armed forces to southern chile including armored units and the improved technology and quality of the weapons of the chilean armed forces are causing concern in the defense area the source specifically mentioned the manufacture of a helicopter by a private chilean factory as well as the purchase of spanish and usmade airplanes and helicopters the helicopter whose prototype has already flown a large number of hours has received the approval of the us aviation agency preceding two words in english an indispensable requirement for subsequent sales abroad it is manufactured by the private chilean factory cardoen which produces cluster bombs and other war materiel that chile exports to third world countries the source said that due to its easy maintenance operation and low cost this helicopter is ideal for export to traditional chilean markets since substantial production is easy to achieve the source also indicated that in november on the anniversary of chilean army aviation three spanishmade casa 235 airplanes which can be used to transport passengers and cargo and 15 usmade enstrom 280 helicopters were presented the source did not disclose other data which reveals a strengthening of the chilean naval air sea and combat aviation recently","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1136","doctext":"A credible source revealed today that the mobilization of Chilean armed forces to the southern part of the country including armored divisions and the enhancement in technology and weapon quality are raising alarms in defense circles The source highlighted the creation of a helicopter by a private Chilean company and the procurement of aircraft and helicopters from Spain and the US The helicopter prototype which has logged numerous flight hours has been approved by the US Aviation Agency the last two words in English a crucial prerequisite for international sales This helicopter is produced by Cardoen a private Chilean manufacturer that also makes cluster bombs and other military equipment exported to developing nations The source noted that its ease of maintenance operation and affordability make it perfect for export to Chiles traditional markets with high production levels easily achievable Additionally in November during the anniversary of Chilean Army Aviation three Spanishmade CASA 235 aircraft capable of carrying both passengers and cargo and 15 Americanmade Enstrom 280 helicopters were showcased The source refrained from sharing other information which indicates a recent bolstering of Chilean naval air sea and combat aviation capabilities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1137","doctext":"two army members were killed and five were wounded during the heavy clashes that took place simultaneously in various places in the capital tonight military sources reported national police agent cipriano aparicio alvarez was killed when alleged guerrilla urban commandos machinegunned policemen at the intersection of no 5 west street and no 5 north avenue an army member was killed when soldiers in a trench on venezuela boulevard near words indistinct roma were machinegunned it has also been reported that an officer and four soldiers were seriously wounded during a heavy clash with guerrillas at no 79 north avenue the skirmishes took place simultaneously at approximately 1900 in downtown san salvador and in roma escalon and la mascota neighborhoods causing alarm among the san salvador residents","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1137","doctext":"Military sources reported that two army personnel were killed and five others were injured during intense clashes that erupted in multiple locations across the capital tonight National police agent Cipriano Aparicio Alvarez was fatally shot when suspected guerrilla urban commandos opened fire on policemen at the intersection of No 5 West Street and No 5 North Avenue Another soldier was killed by gunfire while stationed in a trench on Venezuela Boulevard near Roma Additionally an officer and four soldiers sustained serious injuries in a fierce confrontation with guerrillas on No 79 North Avenue The skirmishes which began around 1900 occurred simultaneously in downtown San Salvador and the neighborhoods of Roma Escalon and La Mascota causing widespread alarm among the residents","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1138","doctext":"the recent ceasefire offer by the revolutionary armed forces of colombia farc was accepted today by the socalled commission of notables whose members are five former presidents and church and business representatives however in a message addressed to the guerrillas central command the commission of notables said that once the ceasefire is put into effect the farc will have to demonstrate with unequivocal deeds their willingness to initiate peace talks the farc the countrys oldest and largest guerrilla group has expressed over the last few weeks their intention of decreeing a ceasefire although yesterday according to army spokesmen a farc column killed seven soldiers and kidnapped 15 during an attack on an army garrison a few days ago the commission of notables made up of former presidents carlos lleras rstrepo alfonso lopez mic helsen julio cesar turbay misael pastrana borrero and belisario betancur as well as cardinal mario revollo bravo and businessman fabio echeverri correa told the farc that the authorities had a right to fight them the colombian government is currently holding peace talks only with the 19 april movement m19 which will soon be demobilizing their fronts to rejoin civilian life at the same time the army of national liberation eln has announced that this year it will step up its attacks in an effort to sabotage the 11 march municipal and parliamentary elections and the 27 may presidential elections","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1138","doctext":"The recent ceasefire proposal by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC was accepted today by the socalled Commission of Notables which includes five former presidents as well as church and business representatives However in a communication directed to the guerrillas central command the Commission of Notables emphasized that once the ceasefire is implemented FARC must show with unequivocal deeds their commitment to starting peace negotiations FARC the nations oldest and largest guerrilla faction has indicated over the past few weeks their plan to declare a ceasefire Yet according to army spokesmen just yesterday a FARC unit killed seven soldiers and abducted 15 during an assault on a military garrison Recently the Commission of Notables which comprises former presidents Carlos Lleras Restrepo Alfonso López Michelsen Julio César Turbay Misael Pastrana Borrero and Belisario Betancur along with Cardinal Mario Revollo Bravo and businessman Fabio Echeverri Correa informed FARC that the authorities have the right to combat them Currently the Colombian government is engaged in peace discussions only with the 19 April Movement M19 which is on the verge of demobilizing their units to reintegrate into civilian life Simultaneously the Army of National Liberation ELN has announced its intention to intensify its attacks this year to disrupt the municipal and parliamentary elections on March 11 and the presidential elections on May 27","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1139","doctext":"two us citizens who had been kidnapped by guerrillas on 12 february in antioquia department in northwestern colombia were released today jamus arthur donelly an automotive spare parts salesman and professor davis leslie kent who spoke to newsmen in medellin revealed a message from the procastroite army of national liberation eln which held them hostage for 12 days the next time there is a massacre or the government causes the disappearance of one of our companions such as juan fernando porras the eln will punish the wealthy people the oligarchy of colombia the extremist groups message stated both donelly 62 as well as kent 40 said they were treated well by the rebels with whom they had broad discussions on the situation in colombia according to the two us citizens the eln kidnapped them as part of the socalled operation colombia to protest the recent presence of us president george bush in colombia which hosted the recent 15 february artidrug summit in cartagena and what they called increasing us intervention in colombia donelly and kent were turned over by the eln to a commission made up of officials of the antioquia regional attorney generals office and members of the human rights commission in a region near cocorna 80 km southeast of medellin","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1139","doctext":"Two US citizens who had been kidnapped by guerrillas on February 12 in the Antioquia department of northwestern Colombia were freed today Jamus Arthur Donelly an automotive spare parts salesman and Professor Davis Leslie Kent spoke to journalists in Medellin and delivered a message from the proCastroite Army of National Liberation ELN which had held them captive for 12 days The extremist groups message warned that the next time there is a massacre or the government causes the disappearance of one of our companions such as Juan Fernando Porras the ELN will punish the wealthy people the oligarchy of Colombia Both Donelly 62 and Kent 40 reported being treated well by the rebels and engaged in extensive conversations about the situation in Colombia According to the two US citizens the ELN kidnapped them as part of Operation Colombia to protest the recent visit of US President George Bush to Colombia who attended the antidrug summit in Cartagena on February 15 and what they referred to as increasing US intervention in Colombia Donelly and Kent were handed over by the ELN to a commission comprising officials from the Antioquia regional attorney generals office and members of the human rights commission in a region close to Cocorna 80 km southeast of Medellin","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1140","doctext":"we believe that the elections in nicaragua will mark a new phase in the central american situation things will not be the same in that neighboring nation and i believe that the evolution will favor the achievement of peace at the regional level moreover there are other elements at the world level that also allow us to have hope let us not forget that the united nations particularly is striving to organize a new round of talks therefore we believe that the conditions are being set so that peace may be achieved this year the church urges those who have anything to do with this decision to do it and thus pay homage to our archbishop msgr oscar arnulfo romero who died 10 years ago and a man who struggled for peace engineer jose napoleon duarte that was our proposal in todays homily reporter will there be any demand for an investigation or resolution of this case even though msgr romero was assassinated 10 years ago rosa chavez we are convinced that the solution of this case basically depends on a political decision to do it therefore it could remain unsolved or it could be quickly solved we would like to think that a political decision would be adopted but we have no information to indicate that this will be so instead it is more a wish i believe it is a legitimate wish of all the salvadoran people they want the case to be solved and above all they want justice this blood should bear fruit by achieving peace and respect among men as a new form of social coexistence in el salvador violence should no longer exist among us and reconciliation should quickly become a reality among salvadorans reporter a washington post article revealed that col guillermo alfredo benavides has recently been seen at a seaside words indistinct what is your opinion about this rosa chavez we believe that the trials currently underway will be another test preceding word in english for salvadoran justice it has failed almost all other tests preceding word in english let us see how it fares this time not only for the sake of its prestige but also for the sake of the honor of such a muchsacrificed people and the need to give the people hope i believe that important steps have been taken but the time has come to prove that these steps will lead to a truly just conclusion or if they will once again be cut short let us hope that progress will be achieved and as we have stated on other occasions that the names of the intellectual authors of this crime will also be known continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1140","doctext":"We are confident that the upcoming elections in Nicaragua will signify a new chapter in the Central American scenario Conditions in our neighboring nation will change and I believe this progress will contribute to establishing regional peace Additionally global factors give us grounds for optimism Lets remember that the United Nations is particularly working hard to arrange new negotiations Therefore we feel that the groundwork is being laid for peace to be achieved this year The church calls on those involved in this decision to act now paying tribute to Archbishop Msgr Oscar Arnulfo Romero who died a decade ago and to Engineer Jose Napoleon Duarte both of whom fought for peace This was the essence of our homily today Reporter Will there be any push for an investigation or resolution of this case despite Msgr Romero being assassinated 10 years ago Rosa Chavez We believe the resolution of this case hinges on a political decision It could either remain unresolved or be swiftly concluded We hope a political decision will be made but we lack information suggesting this will happen Nonetheless it is a legitimate desire of the Salvadoran people They want the case solved and above all they seek justice This bloodshed should lead to peace and mutual respect fostering a new way of social coexistence in El Salvador Violence should cease among us and reconciliation should quickly become reality for Salvadorans Reporter A Washington Post article mentioned Col Guillermo Alfredo Benavides has been recently spotted at a seaside location What are your thoughts on this Rosa Chavez We believe the current trials will be another crucial test for Salvadoran justice which has failed most previous tests Let us see how it performs this time not just for its reputation but also for the honor of the heavily burdened people and the necessity to offer them hope I think significant progress has been made but its time to demonstrate whether these steps will lead to a just conclusion or be prematurely halted once more We hope for progress and as we have stated before that the intellectual authors of this crime will also be identified","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1141","doctext":"monsignor referring to the weeks events you did not talk about the corruption case mentioned by the government what implications might this case have rosa chavez i think it is too soon to have a clear idea of what may be behind this new situation we must wait awhile for some time and learn the details we believe that there are worse things which should be solved we would not like to expand on this all we would like to say is that we think there are still things we should know to have a clear idea of what is behind the announcement made this week reporter do you think a fraud can be perpetrated in the nicaraguan elections rosa chavez we think that regardless of who wins in nicaragua it will represent a positive step for that country and all of the region the nicaraguan church shares our views meaning the pastors of that nation that is why we believe that the achievement of peace could be near for el salvador how nice it would be if we availed ourselves of this opportunity reporter monsignor the archbishoprics legal assistance has helped clear many deaths in el salvador monsignor romero was killed 10 years ago does the catholic church and the legal assistance office have any idea of who might be behind this death rosa chavez we have said many times that there are many clues which lead to certain conclusions but according to our current legal system those clues cannot be used as evidence thus one can be certain of who the killers are and still not be able to prove it that is one of the great frustrations created by our legal system it is obvious that we have several ideas which we have commented on many times of who the monsignors killers may be once more i say that this is a matter of making a political decision particularly to clear the case or let it remain unsolved reporter monsignor former president duarte has died what is your opinion of duartes role concerning the church rosa chavez we will state it this afternoon during the special mass with almost all the bishops of el salvador that answers your question i believe we should see three levels the man the christian and the politician the letter that the archbishop sent to duartes widow mrs ines states some ideas on the man the christian and the politician this afternoon the archbishop will have a special homily and he will undoubtedly give a more complete description of the churchs views we can add that he was a man who tried to be consistent with his christian faith he was a man who was open to the churchs proposal","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1141","doctext":"Monsignor reflecting on the events of the week you did not address the corruption case highlighted by the government What potential repercussions could this case have Rosa Chavez I believe it is premature to fully understand the implications of this new development We need to wait and gather more information We think there are more pressing issues that need resolution We do not wish to elaborate further All we can say is that there are still things we need to understand to grasp what lies behind this weeks announcement Reporter Do you think fraud could occur in the Nicaraguan elections Rosa Chavez We believe that regardless of the election outcome in Nicaragua it will be a positive step for the country and the entire region The Nicaraguan church aligns with our perspective as do the pastors of that nation Therefore we believe that achieving peace could be possible for El Salvador It would be wonderful if we could seize this opportunity Reporter Monsignor the archbishoprics legal assistance has helped resolve many deaths in El Salvador Monsignor Romero was murdered 10 years ago Does the Catholic Church and the legal assistance office have any leads on who might be responsible for his death Rosa Chavez We have repeatedly stated that there are many clues pointing to certain conclusions but under our current legal system these clues cannot serve as evidence Consequently one can be certain of the perpetrators identities yet unable to prove it This is one of the significant frustrations caused by our legal system It is clear that we have several theories which we have discussed often about who the monsignors murderers might be Once again I emphasize that this is a matter of making a political decision either to solve the case or leave it unresolved Reporter Monsignor former President Duarte has passed away What is your evaluation of Duartes relationship with the church Rosa Chavez We will address this during the special mass this afternoon with nearly all the bishops of El Salvador present That should answer your question I believe we should consider three aspects the man the Christian and the politician The letter that the archbishop sent to Duartes widow Mrs Ines reflects on these aspects This afternoon the archbishop will deliver a special homily providing a more comprehensive view of the churchs stance We can add that Duarte was a man who endeavored to live by his Christian faith and was receptive to the churchs proposals","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1142","doctext":"several colombian presidential hopefules liberals ernesto samper pizano and hernando duran and conservative rodrigo lloreda caicedo expressed their willingness today to hold a dialogue with the extraditables the armed wing of the medellin cartel after the extraditables voiced their desire for such talks the extraditables asked the colombian government today to come up with the mechanisms to make it possible for them to turn themselves in to the justice system such as surrendering their weapons ammunition and explosives according to a letter delivered to the group of notables a group of mediators government minister carlos lemos and other authorities rejected the proposals made by the drug traffickers there will be no mechanisms and no commissions other than the courts lemos said when he heard about the proposal sent to the group of notables from medellin the group of notables is composed of former liberal presidents alfonso lopez and julio cesar turbay former social conservative president misael pastrana bogota archbishop and cardinal mario revollo and diego montana president of the leftist patriotic union up liberal senator samper pizano after learning of the governments refusal to accept the drug traffickers proposal said that there are certain warmongering spirits in the government who must change their attitude so as to put an end to the war the presidential candidate added that the offers made by the extraditables could be accepted without dismantling the de jure state or the countrys institutions hernando duran described the proposal as a step forward in the efforts being made to normalize the situation of the drug traffickers and he warned that the government and its officers must respond to this proposal i believe the new offer tends to create a climate of detente between those involved in drug trafficking activities and the government itself duran said social conservative candidate rodrigo lloreda said that the government has the obligation to respond to the extraditables and he added that when he becomes president he will do so however lloreda caicedo said that the basic conditions for reaching an agreement on their surrender is to have those who committed crimes turn themselves in and be judged by the colombian justice system he added it is also necessary for them to compensate the victims of their terrorist actions there should be guarantees for the dismantling of their productive apparatus there should be a suspension of the processing and shipment of cocaine abroad and international observers should be brought in to verify the process","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1142","doctext":"Today several Colombian presidential candidates including liberals Ernesto Samper Pizano and Hernando Duran as well as conservative Rodrigo Lloreda Caicedo expressed their openness to engage in dialogue with the Extraditables the armed faction of the Medellin cartel following the groups request for such discussions The Extraditables called on the Colombian government to establish mechanisms that would facilitate their surrender to the justice system which would involve turning in their weapons ammunition and explosives according to a letter presented to a group of mediators known as the group of notables Government Minister Carlos Lemos and other officials dismissed the proposals from the drug traffickers with Lemos stating that no mechanisms or commissions would be established outside of the courts The group of notables consists of former liberal presidents Alfonso Lopez and Julio Cesar Turbay former social conservative president Misael Pastrana Bogota archbishop and cardinal Mario Revollo and Diego Montana president of the leftist Patriotic Union UP Liberal senator Samper Pizano upon hearing of the governments refusal to accept the drug traffickers proposal criticized certain elements within the government for their warmongering stance and called for a change in attitude to end the conflict He argued that the offers from the Extraditables could be accepted without compromising the legal state or national institutions Hernando Duran characterized the proposal as a significant step toward normalizing the situation with the drug traffickers and urged the government and its officials to respond to it He suggested that the new offer could help create a climate of détente between the government and those involved in drug trafficking Social conservative candidate Rodrigo Lloreda emphasized that the government is obligated to respond to the Extraditables and pledged to do so if elected president However Lloreda Caicedo stipulated that any agreement on their surrender must include the criminals turning themselves in to be judged by the Colombian justice system He also insisted on compensation for the victims of their terrorist actions guarantees for dismantling their operational structures cessation of cocaine production and export and the involvement of international observers to oversee the process","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1143","doctext":"it was reported today in ayacucho that at least 16 members of the peasant defense patrol the civilian militia that fights subversion died and another 30 were wounded during an attack by a shining path column truck drivers who transport freight to the zone and who arrived today from machente la mar province 196 km northeast of ayacucho have reported that the shining path attack took place unexpectedly on friday night the drivers reports have not been denied nor confirmed by military and police authorities they reported that they saw ambulances carrying the wounded to the hospital in san francisco la mar province the number of victims of political violence in peru now stands at more than 600 this year and the total number of people killed since the shining path began its armed struggle in 1980 now totals 18000 according to a congress commission which is studying the causes of violence in peru police sources today reported in ayacucho 575 km southeast of lima that according to reports by relatives over the past week 30 young men were abducted by shining path columns that intercept passenger buses and private vehicles on the highways in the department the sources added that the maoist group is recruiting people like that for their organization under threats of death the government today extended the state of emergency for 60 days in nine of the 24 departments into which peru is politically divided among them ayacucho because of the terrorist action that persists in those areas this measure will be implemented until 2 weeks after the general legislative elections that are scheduled for 8 april 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1143","doctext":"Reports from Ayacucho today revealed that an attack by a shining path column resulted in the deaths of at least 16 members of the peasant defense patrol and left another 30 injured Truck drivers who deliver goods to the area having arrived from Machente in La Mar province 196 km northeast of Ayacucho indicated that the shining path attack occurred unexpectedly on Friday night These accounts have neither been confirmed nor denied by military and police officials Witnesses noted ambulances transporting the injured to a hospital in San Francisco La Mar province This year alone political violence in Peru has claimed over 600 lives with a total of 18000 deaths since the shining path began its insurgency in 1980 according to a congressional commission on violence in Peru Additionally police sources in Ayacucho 575 km southeast of Lima reported that in the past week 30 young men were kidnapped by shining path columns intercepting buses and private vehicles on highways in the department These sources mentioned that the Maoist group forcibly recruits individuals under threats of death In response to ongoing terrorist activities the government has extended the state of emergency for another 60 days in nine of Perus 24 departments including Ayacucho This measure will remain in effect until two weeks after the general legislative elections scheduled for April 8 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1144","doctext":"maria de dolores arjac arjac it is said that aid to el salvador was stopped word indistinct for aid to panama could it not happen with mrs chamorras victory that readjustments are made in aid to several central american countries including el salvador in this respect the frg government has already renewed aid to el salvador but not to other countries how do you see this situation cristiani well this could well happen as obviously the us government and the senate and house of representatives are free to give aid to whatever country they believe it is advisable to do so certainly there is a new situation and many have expressed today that they are willing to help nicaragua as well as panama and others this situation could perfectly well lessen the amount of aid to el salvador this is a possibility moderator juan burgos of interpress service burgos passage indistinct un secretary general that are interpreted as that pressure was applied to you and to the armed forces commanders by some political leaders cristiani i can tell you very clearly and i believe that the un secretary general can testify to my statements that our position has been fitting and consistent and that we maintain the position we expressed to him at present we did place as a precondition that the fmln stop all terrorist actions it is hard to understand that the united nations an organization that has condemned terrorism cannot back our position as we are trying to eliminate fmln terrorist actions but we have not changed our position and it is the same one we expressed to the un secretary general moderator margarita artega of acanefe arteaga mr president i would like to ask you if the mobilization of peasants today words indistinct could be an announcement that the state of siege is about to lifted as supposedly concentrations and mobilizations are prohibited cristiani it depends on the security situation the state of siege is not permanent we must analyze the context of the threat that might exist with regard to security we have read some reports though we have not yet confirmed them claiming that the fmln has said that it does not intend to launch any more offensives it is a good sign that the fmln is looking for a way to a dialogue and this could produce the lifting of the state of siege as you know the state of siege has been greatly reduced it is not the same we have been reducing it progressively and it is now strictly what is necessary for national security moderator francisco espinosa for abc news espinoza passage indistinct cristiani well i do not know i believe that for a dialogue to take place the precondition has to be met regardless of nicarguan election results and what it means for the fmln our position is based on principles on the principle that the people not continue to suffer the violence generated by fmln terrorism thus this is something that has to be met regardless of the elections obviously i believe the results of the nicaraguan elections will affect the fmln in some measures and this could include changes thought i do not know we would have to see what position they will take in the future but it could be obviously a change has occurred and will have an impact and could move the fmln to change its position continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1144","doctext":"Maria de Dolores Arjac Arjac It has been reported that aid to El Salvador was stopped possibly in favor of Panama With Mrs Chamorras recent victory could there be a shift in aid distribution among Central American countries including El Salvador The FRG government has already resumed aid to El Salvador but not to other nations What is your perspective on this Cristiani Well this is certainly a possibility The US government along with the Senate and House of Representatives has the discretion to allocate aid as they see fit Given the new circumstances there is a strong willingness to assist Nicaragua Panama and other countries which might reduce the aid to El Salvador This scenario is entirely possible Moderator Juan Burgos from Interpress Service Burgos indistinct passage The UN SecretaryGeneral has suggested that pressure was exerted on you and the military leaders by certain political figures Cristiani I can assure you and I believe the UN SecretaryGeneral can confirm that our stance has been appropriate and consistent We have insisted that the FMLN cease all terrorist activities as a precondition It is perplexing that the United Nations which condemns terrorism would not support our position when we are aiming to end FMLNs terrorist actions However our position remains unchanged as we communicated to the UN SecretaryGeneral Moderator Margarita Artega from ACANEFE Arteaga Mr President could the mobilization of peasants today indistinct words signal that the state of siege is about to be lifted given that such gatherings are supposedly banned Cristiani It depends on the security situation The state of siege is not meant to be permanent We must assess the threat level to security There are unverified reports that the FMLN has declared no intention to launch further offensives which is a positive sign indicating a move towards dialogue This could lead to lifting the state of siege As you know the state of siege has been significantly reduced over time It is currently limited to what is necessary for national security Moderator Francisco Espinosa from ABC News Espinoza indistinct passage Cristiani I am uncertain For a dialogue to occur the precondition must be met regardless of the Nicaraguan election outcomes and their implications for the FMLN Our position is founded on principles specifically the principle that the populace should no longer endure the violence stemming from FMLN terrorism Therefore this precondition must be fulfilled regardless of the election results Clearly the Nicaraguan election results will impact the FMLN in some ways which might prompt changes thought I am not sure We will have to observe their future stance but a change is certainly possible The election outcome will have repercussions and might lead the FMLN to reconsider its position continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1145","doctext":"and therefore it does not seem like it is a total advancement in a democratic process because obviously it is not very democratic to have the armed forces of a country under the control of one of its political parties the armed forces of a country should respond to the democratic process and to the government that is legitimately elected by the people and therefore this would curtail the freedom of choice of the nicaraguan people in trying to control and govern the country even though it is not from the position of being president of the country secondly i think that i have mentioned before that it is not the result of the election that will change our attitude with respect to our diplomatic relations with nicaragua but rather the attitude of the nicaraguan government with respect to aid to the fmln to the marxist guerrillas in el salvador and in this case we still have not seen that change taking place obviously we feel that with mrs chamorro as president of nicaragua that this aid will stop and therefore make it easier for the resumption of normal relations between el salvador and nicaragua but it is that attitude that would make a change and not necessarily the result in itself with respect to the third question obviously i think that if mrs chamorro really is in control in total control especially of the sandinista army that there will be a stop in aid and therefore the fmln would not have nicaraguas logistical and military support for them and therefore this certainly affects them reporter in english i think that about one week ago or two weeks ago in the washington post there was a report that colonel benavides was living a rather luxurious life i do not know if you have seen that piece and also the us ambassador william walker has said that he felt that it was time that well the article implies that there was some pressure or there was some protection coming from the tandona reference to the 1966 graduating class of the captain general gerardo barrios military academy to protect benavides because he words indistinct their men and that some lower lieutenants were not going to be receiving any sort of protection and they may have to take the fault for what has happened and also william walker had said that he felt that it was time for some of the people in the tandona to step down and for other officers to move up what do you think about that word indistinct should there be that kind of pressure should some of the guys in the tandona step down from their posts cristiani in english well i think that it is not really the determining factor whether you belong to a specific graduating class within the armed forces that should be what determines whether you continue or not or be removed or not from the armed forces it is your own performance and your own behavior that should be the determining factor so therefore it is not necessarily that the tandona people just for being members of the graduating class chuckles that action should be taken against them so i think that in that case that is not really the point with respect to the other case i think it is now in the hands of the judicial system in the country on how it goes what type of defense those that have been arraigned have i think that they all are receiving the legal support in the case and the other words indistinct reporter in english as for the dialogue with the guerrillas before you left for taiwan you conditioned the dialogue on a ceasing of acts of violence to be specific does this mean words indistinct all acts of violence and also when do you think that this dialogue can actually take place cristiani in english well if we could try and put into one basket and call that basket with a name with respect to the actions we are asking the fmln to stop terrorist activities because terrorist activity is affecting the civilian population you just mentioned the fact about a pole that they use for electrical distribution in the country just last night they blew up one and there are two people hurt two civilians that were passing by were hurt by that explosion so that is what has to stop the fmln has to stop all terrorist activity because that is the activity that hurts the civilian population that is not military activity that is something geared against or to confront the armed forces so it is that violence that can be summed up in what is called terrorism that we are asking for those activities that really affect the civilian population of the country continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1145","doctext":"Thus it appears that this is not a full progression in a democratic process since having a countrys armed forces controlled by a political party isnt very democratic The armed forces should be accountable to the democratic process and the legitimately elected government This restricts the Nicaraguan peoples freedom to govern the country even though it isnt from a presidential position Additionally I previously mentioned that our diplomatic stance towards Nicaragua is affected not by election outcomes but by the Nicaraguan governments stance on aiding the FMLN and the Marxist guerrillas in El Salvador We havent observed any change in this regard We hope that with Mrs Chamorro as Nicaraguas president this aid will cease facilitating normal relations between El Salvador and Nicaragua Its the attitude that prompts change not merely election results Concerning the third question if Mrs Chamorro fully controls especially the Sandinista army aid will stop and the FMLN would lose Nicaraguas logistical and military backing greatly impacting them Regarding the Washington Post report from a week or two ago about Colonel Benavides living luxuriously and US Ambassador William Walkers remarks on the pressure or protection from the Tandona to shield Benavides while lower lieutenants might face consequences Walker also suggested some Tandona members should step down for others to advance I believe membership in a specific armed forces graduating class shouldnt determine ones continuation or removal performance and behavior should be the criteria Thus action against Tandona members solely based on their graduation class isnt justified The judicial system now handles the other case and those arraigned have legal support On the dialogue with the guerrillas before leaving for Taiwan you conditioned it on ceasing violent acts Specifically this means stopping all acts of violence including those like blowing up a pole used for electrical distribution which injured two civilians last night The FMLN must halt all terrorist activities that harm civilians as these arent military actions but acts of terrorism against the populace This violence summed up as terrorism is what we demand to stop","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1146","doctext":"colombian government minister carlos lemos has hinted that it may have been members of the marxist guerrilla group army of national liberation eln who have murdered the 77 followers of the leftwing party the patriotic union up lemos said i can expect anything from the eln he added that he believed that this group makes no exceptions when it wants to kill someone the up has blamed president virgilio barcos government and the military for the annihilation campaign against its members demanding guarantees for their political activities with less than two weeks before the 11 march legislative elections take place the up made the report following the murder on 26 february of apartado mayor diana cordoba saldarriaga apartado is located 480 km to the northeast of bogota and the murder on the evening of 27 february of six more up followers in unguia a village in choco department when blaming the eln the government minister said that these individuals want to bring anarchy and instability to the country lemos added that as part of the elns destablization campaign it would not be difficult to imagine that they would have the murder people of other leftwing sectors as their goal and admitted that there has been a series of threats against various government officials including himself when referring to the ups reports holding the military responsible he said that this was absurd and added that it is intended to lead the investigations astray and to try to stop the elections in colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1146","doctext":"Colombian government minister Carlos Lemos has suggested that members of the Marxist guerrilla group Army of National Liberation ELN might be behind the killing of 77 followers of the leftwing party the Patriotic Union UP Lemos expressed his distrust of the ELN saying he wouldnt put anything past them and believes they make no exceptions in their killings The UP has accused President Virgilio Barcos government and the military of conducting a campaign to eliminate its members demanding security for their political engagement just two weeks before the legislative elections on 11 March The UPs accusations followed the murder of Apartado Mayor Diana Cordoba Saldarriaga on 26 February in Apartado 480 km northeast of Bogota and the killing of six more UP members the next evening in Unguia a village in Choco department Lemos stated that the ELN aims to incite anarchy and instability in the country He admitted that the ELNs destabilization efforts likely include targeting individuals from other leftwing groups and acknowledged a series of threats against various government officials including himself Addressing the UPs allegations against the military Lemos dismissed them as absurd claiming they are meant to mislead investigations and disrupt the upcoming elections in Colombia","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1147","doctext":"guatemalan president vinicio cerezo has accused us ambassador thomas strook of interfering in the internal affairs of this central american country it is not customary for an ambassador of any country to openly interfere in the internal problems of another country said cerezo today in reference to the us diplomat strook had expressed his concern this week over the guatemalan human rights situation and the guatemalan officials incompetence in controlling the situation cerezo requested that strook define his status whether as an ambassador or a private person he also asked strook to consult with his government to find out if this is an official policy or not if it is we would have to open up a discussion with the us government said the president he added that he is handling the matter with prudence and sensitivity but with firmness cerezo also noted that if strook wants to give personal opinions about guatemalan problems he will have to do so independently from his position as ambassador during a speech given to rotary club members on 27 february the us ambassador criticized how the christian democratic government dealt with the human rights situation the diplomat stated then i would not be sincere if i told you that the bush administration congress and the american people are not seriously concerned about the guatemalan human rights situation the murder and kidnapping of students political leaders peasants and workers have us deeply worried he added noting that the continous reports about unknown persons who have been murdered or kidnapped in the countrys rural areas have not only greatly disturbed people in guatemala but also the world over strook stated he was surprised that in none of the cases had the guatemalan authorities been able to capture and take to court the vile and cowardly criminals who had committed these abominable acts during his speech the diplomat also criticized the drug trafficking situation in guatemala and the sad social and economic reality of the country where most of the countrys 9 million inhabitants live in abject poverty","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1147","doctext":"Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo has accused US Ambassador Thomas Strook of meddling in the internal matters of Guatemala It is unusual for an ambassador to openly involve themselves in the domestic issues of another nation Cerezo remarked referring to Strook The ambassador had voiced his concerns this week regarding the human rights situation in Guatemala and the authorities failure to manage it effectively Cerezo urged Strook to clarify his role questioning whether he was acting as an ambassador or a private individual and asked him to check with his government if this stance was official policy If it is we may need to initiate discussions with the US government the president said emphasizing that he is approaching the issue with prudence and sensitivity but with determination Cerezo further mentioned that if Strook wishes to share personal opinions on Guatemalan matters he must do so independently from his ambassadorial role During a speech to Rotary Club members on February 27 Strook criticized the Christian Democratic governments handling of human rights He stated I would not be honest if I said that the Bush administration Congress and the American public are not seriously concerned about the human rights situation in Guatemala He added that the murder and kidnapping of students political leaders peasants and workers were deeply troubling and the constant reports of unknown individuals being killed or kidnapped in rural areas had alarmed both Guatemalans and the international community Strook expressed surprise that Guatemalan authorities had not managed to apprehend and prosecute the vile and cowardly criminals responsible for these heinous acts He also condemned the drug trafficking issues and the unfortunate social and economic conditions in Guatemala where most of the 9 million residents live in severe poverty","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1148","doctext":"dear television audience we briefly interrupt our regular programming to offer you a report of general interest the film clips we will see in a few minutes were taken this afternoon and early tonight at the residency of the peruvian ambassador in bella vista corregimiento el cangrejo neighborhood when people were staging a peaceful demonstration prompted by the panamanian governments decision to grant safeconducts to some of the panamanians currently at the peruvian embassy among the panamanians who sought shelter at the peruvian embassy and who were granted safeconducts are marcela tason former private secretary of ousted panamanian dictator manuel antonio captains heraclides sucre and gonzalo gonzalez involved in the killing of major moises giroldi are also at the peruvian embassy the film clips show part of the intense protests that took place near or rather on the grounds of the residency of the peruvian ambassador in panama city demonstrators threw stones at the embassy windows and later set fire to part of the residency installations crowd shouts this damned thing is on fire three times during the protest not one of the peruvian embassy officials attempted to leave the diplomatic quarters peruvian diplomats and even the panamanians who sought shelter at the peruvian embassy and who were at the residency remained inside panamanian public force units unsucessfully tried to control demonstrators during the incident a public force member who tried to prevent the incident was slightly injured these scenes were filmed this afternoon and during the early evening hours by our cameraman jose casis jr and show part of the protest actions against the residency major edgardo lopez grimaldo former defense forces public relations officer and the other captains we mentioned before are currently at the residency let us listen to part of the statements by the widow of major moises giroldi begin recording adela de giroldi he not further identified told us that he will take us to first vice president and justice minister ricardo arias calderon reporter did you agree to that giroldi i do not want to see anyone else killed i think there have been enough people killed i believe the pressure we have exerted is enough reporter what will be your position when you talk to the minister giroldi i want the panamanian government to take action so that the peruvian authorities turn those people over to the panamanians i think it is a matter of firmly demanding that the peruvian government turns this people over to panama reporter however if there is not a satisfactory response today by the authorities and the government what measures will you adopt will you continue protesting giroldi of course we will continue protesting we will continue protesting because the only thing we are asking for is that these people surrender to panamanian justice so the law can be enforced because they killedchanges thought heraclides sucre fired at my husband have you heard about it he machinegunned my husband in cold blood other officers and soldiers who took part in the 3 october coup were tortured cut with machetes end recording the following film clips show a dialogue between president of the republic guillermo endara vice president ricardo arias calderon and the widows of officers and militarymen missing or killed on 3 october 1989 in the attempted coup the dialogue between the president the vice president and the demonstrators was positive demonstrators promised to remain calm and wait until panamanian justice determines the responsibility and issue sentences for those currently at the peruvian embassy later on vice president ricardo arias calderon and president endara made statements to the press we will listen first to statements by vice president ricardo arias calderon continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1148","doctext":"Dear television viewers we briefly interrupt our usual programming to bring you a report of significant interest The footage we are about to view was captured this afternoon and earlier tonight at the residence of the Peruvian ambassador in Bella Vista El Cangrejo neighborhood where a peaceful demonstration was held in response to the Panamanian governments decision to grant safepassage to some Panamanians currently at the Peruvian embassy Among those who sought refuge and received safeconducts are Marcela Tason former private secretary to ousted dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega as well as Captains Heraclides Sucre and Gonzalo Gonzalez implicated in the killing of Major Moises Giroldi The footage depicts the intense protests that unfolded near or on the premises of the ambassadors residence in Panama City Demonstrators threw stones at the embassy windows and subsequently set part of the residence ablaze Crowd shouts This damned thing is on fire three times During the protest none of the Peruvian embassy officials attempted to leave the diplomatic premises Both Peruvian diplomats and the Panamanians who took refuge remained inside Panamanian public force units were unable to control the demonstrators During the incident a public force member attempting to intervene was slightly injured These scenes were filmed this afternoon and early evening by our cameraman Jose Casis Jr capturing part of the protest actions against the residence Major Edgardo Lopez Grimaldo former public relations officer for the defense forces along with the aforementioned captains are currently at the residence Let us now listen to statements made by the widow of Major Moises Giroldi Begin recording Adela de Giroldi He not further identified told us that he would take us to First Vice President and Justice Minister Ricardo Arias Calderon Reporter Did you agree to that Giroldi I do not want to see anyone else killed I think enough people have been killed I believe the pressure we have applied is sufficient Reporter What will be your stance when you speak to the minister Giroldi I want the Panamanian government to take action to ensure that the Peruvian authorities hand over these individuals to Panamanian authorities It is a matter of firmly demanding that the Peruvian government extradite these people to Panama Reporter However if there is no satisfactory response from the authorities and the government today what measures will you take Will you continue protesting Giroldi Of course we will continue protesting We will keep protesting because all we are asking for is that these people be handed over to Panamanian justice so that the law can be upheld They killed changes thought Heraclides Sucre shot my husband have you heard He machinegunned my husband in cold blood Other officers and soldiers involved in the October 3 coup were tortured and cut with machetes End recording The following footage shows a discussion between President Guillermo Endara Vice President Ricardo Arias Calderon and the widows of officers and military personnel who went missing or were killed on October 3 1989 during the attempted coup The conversation between the president the vice president and the demonstrators was constructive Demonstrators agreed to remain calm and wait for Panamanian justice to determine responsibility and issue sentences for those currently at the Peruvian embassy Later Vice President Ricardo Arias Calderon and President Endara made statements to the press We will first listen to statements by Vice President Ricardo Arias Calderon Continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1149","doctext":"the president and myself vigorously deplore what transpired this afternoon at the peruvian embassy i had the opportunity along with the president to talk to mrs giroldi and she assured us that her only intention was to stage a peaceful protest and at no time did they plan to include any violent acts mrs giroldi said that she is very surprised that some people whom she does not know and has never seen before promoted violent acts she told the president of the republic that she will talk to the people and tell them that there should be no violence and that violence is not the aim the president and i appreciate what she is doing we understand her pain we explained to her that the president has not authorized any safeconducts for individuals who have been charged with murder those cases are being treated differently by the president and the minister of foreign relations reporter is a break in relations expected between panama and peru due to the violent actions arias not at all i talked to the peruvian charge daffaires after our foreign minister talked to him he knows that the national government profoundly regrets what has transpired that the people who were protesting there such as mrs giroldi had no plans to carry out violent actions unidentified people whose identity we will try to determine urged the throwing of fire bombs against the embassy the foreign minister and myself expressed our apologies to the peruvian government for any inconveniences or insecurity felt by its personnel endara these are very regretful incidents not only a basic courtesy of civilized people that is to respect the residences of other people and more so when they belong to representatives of other countries but a principle of international law has been violated that principle is due respect for diplomatic missions what really worries us about this incident is a report given to us by the organizers of demonstrations at the embassy specifically by the widows of men murdered by those who are refuged in that embassy the widow of major giroldi was here and she told us that all her actions at the embassy have been peaceful she told us that today they noticed that totally unfamiliar people were present and these people provoked the violence they instigated the violence obviously there certain groups are seeking to spoil our efforts to achieve democracy they want to prevent the establishment of a democratic system with justice and liberty at all costs i believe that this incident must be denounced before the attorney general of the nation he should investigate these provocations nevertheless the executive branch urges the citizens to not allow people to provoke them into participating in violent actions such as one which occurred today the citizens must not allow others to exploit the feelings that all panamnians feel towards criminals and people who have committed crimes and who are holed up in embassies such as this one we urge citizens to avoid being provoked end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1149","doctext":"The president and I strongly condemn the events that took place this afternoon at the Peruvian embassy Both the president and I spoke with Mrs Giroldi who assured us that her sole intention was to conduct a peaceful protest and that there was no plan for any violent actions Mrs Giroldi expressed her shock that unknown individuals incited violence She informed the president that she would communicate to everyone involved that violence was not intended or acceptable The president and I value her efforts and empathize with her suffering We explained to her that the president has not approved any safeconducts for people accused of murder as those cases are being handled separately by the president and the foreign minister When asked if there would be a break in relations between Panama and Peru due to the violent actions Arias responded that there wouldnt be He mentioned a conversation with the Peruvian chargé daffaires following talks with the foreign minister in which it was made clear that the national government deeply regrets the incident It was emphasized that those protesting including Mrs Giroldi had no intention of violence and that unknown individuals who instigated the throwing of fire bombs would be identified Both the foreign minister and Arias apologized to the Peruvian government for any distress caused to its personnel Endara added that these incidents are highly regrettable not only as a violation of basic civilized conduct and international law which demands respect for diplomatic missions The major concern is a report from the demonstration organizers at the embassy particularly from the widows of men killed by those sheltered in the embassy including Major Giroldis widow She confirmed that all their actions had been peaceful until unknown individuals incited violence It appears certain groups aim to thwart efforts to establish a democratic system with justice and liberty This incident should be reported to the attorney general for investigation The executive branch urges citizens to refrain from being provoked into violence despite their feelings towards criminals hiding in embassies We call on citizens to avoid being manipulated into violent actions","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1150","doctext":"the authorities and security organizations have been surprised by the shocking wave of kidnappings carried out throughout the national territory by the selfstyled army of national liberation eln over the past few hours the group has kidnapped 20 people among the victims of the elns socalled camilist union are four mayors two deputies six executives cattlemen businessmen farmers and a policeman according to official reports 12 kidnappings took place over the past 18 hours in cesar department members of the camilist union kidnapped liberal deputy dario quintero patino 42 in the downtown section of aguachica municipality newsman emiliano j pacheco who works for the advances of cesar newscast of the ondas del cesar radio station was kidnapped along with the political leader early on saturday morning a gang of kidnappers apparently eln members kidnapped cattleman manuel narciso martinez jaroca nephew of anibal martinez zureta candidate for mayor of valledupar and former comptroller general of the republic in addition celina ossa de gomez conservative party leader and deputy was kidnapped in downtown granada antioquia in tibu norte de santander mayor eduardo rolon diaz and mayoral candidate alvaro sarmiento herrera were also kidnapped by the socalled eln camilist union the two men were on their way to lunch when they were taken by surprise by the rebels at noon yesterday near savana de torres santander alvaro torres an employee of the agrarian fund oscar celio torres gutierrez a spokesman for incora colombian institute of agrarian reform miguel cacel an imat expansion unknown official and a worker from pediaroz were kidnapped the eln is also holding noel francisco acevedo and javier ignacio pena the mayors of el carmen and california santander respectively and liberal party deputy juan carlos duarte who was abducted by the eln on tenerife road in the municipal jurisdiction of concepcion duarte is a deputy for the renovation of free santander liberal party along the road from san vicente to el carmen also in santander gonzalo vasquez ardila manager of the local agrarian fund and olindo mantilla ardila a director of the cotras magdalena company were also kidnapped the two men were in an automobile with license plate uf2171 when they were abducted by the guerrillas the driver marco tulio gomez was also kidnapped but released several hours later hernando torres jaimes mayor of hacari norte de santander is also in the hands of the eln in cordoba cattleman german sierra medina was kidnapped along the el toro road of piedra alta in canalete also in cordoba cattleman pedro pablo mejia was kidnapped he was at the la cana estate when the guerrillas kidnapped him in pedregales on the road from zulia to sardinata the eln kidnapped businessman sergio alarcon in el centenario el carmen santander members of the camilist union kidnapped landowner samuel plazas the authorities also announced that policeman edison agudelo agudelo was kidnapped by members of the camilist union as he was on his way to fraguas corregimiento in remedios antioquia to cash a check the authorities and secret service organizations announced that intensive operations are underway in an effort to rescue the hostages alive at the same time they urged local officials and political leaders to refrain from travelling alone to avoid falling into the hands of the guerrillas with this shocking wave of kidnappings the number of such actions in colombia so far in 1990 has increased to 120","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1150","doctext":"Authorities and security forces have been caught off guard by the alarming surge of kidnappings executed nationwide by the selfproclaimed Army of National Liberation ELN Within the last few hours the group has abducted 20 individuals Among the victims of the ELNs socalled Camillist Union are four mayors two deputies six executives cattlemen businessmen farmers and a policeman Official reports indicate that 12 kidnappings occurred in the past 18 hours In Cesar Department members of the Camillist Union kidnapped 42yearold Liberal Deputy Dario Quintero Patino in downtown Aguachica Journalist Emiliano J Pacheco working for Advances of Cesar on the Ondas del Cesar radio station was also abducted along with the political leader Early Saturday a gang of kidnappers apparently ELN members abducted cattleman Manuel Narciso Martinez Jaroca nephew of Anibal Martinez Zureta a mayoral candidate for Valledupar and former Comptroller General of the Republic Additionally Conservative Party leader and Deputy Celina Ossa de Gomez was kidnapped in downtown Granada Antioquia In Tibu Norte de Santander Mayor Eduardo Rolon Diaz and mayoral candidate Alvaro Sarmiento Herrera were taken by the ELN Camillist Union while heading to lunch At noon yesterday near Savana de Torres Santander Alvaro Torres an Agrarian Fund employee Oscar Celio Torres Gutierrez an INCORA spokesperson Miguel Cacel an IMAT official and a worker from Pediaroz were kidnapped The ELN is also holding Noel Francisco Acevedo and Javier Ignacio Pena mayors of El Carmen and California Santander respectively and Liberal Party Deputy Juan Carlos Duarte abducted on Tenerife Road in Concepcion Along the road from San Vicente to El Carmen also in Santander Gonzalo Vasquez Ardila the local Agrarian Fund manager and Olindo Mantilla Ardila a director at Cotras Magdalena were kidnapped They were in a car with license plate UF2171 when guerrillas abducted them The driver Marco Tulio Gomez was also kidnapped but released hours later Hernando Torres Jaimes Mayor of Hacari Norte de Santander is also held by the ELN In Cordoba cattleman German Sierra Medina was kidnapped on El Toro Road in Piedra Alta In Canalete Cordoba cattleman Pedro Pablo Mejia was abducted at La Cana estate In Pedregales on the road from Zulia to Sardinata businessman Sergio Alarcon was kidnapped by the ELN In El Centenario El Carmen Santander members of the Camillist Union kidnapped landowner Samuel Plazas Authorities reported that policeman Edison Agudelo Agudelo was kidnapped by the Camillist Union while heading to Fraguas in Remedios Antioquia to cash a check Authorities and secret service agencies have launched intensive operations to rescue the hostages alive and have advised local officials and political leaders to avoid traveling alone to prevent falling into guerrilla hands This wave of kidnappings has increased the total number of such incidents in Colombia to 120 for the year 1990","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1151","doctext":"one military helicopter was shot down today while another one was damaged in quebranda honda near chalatenango city therefore the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front wishes to inform our people of the following 1 the antiaircraft clash took place during a military operation which the dm1 military detachment 1 is carrying out in that sector 2 early in the morning we fought with dm1 troops who were supported by salvadoran air force helicopters 3 within this framework our antiaircraft units fired on two military helicopters that had fired rockets and machinegunned the area our units shot down one and seriously damaged another helicopter 4 these actions took place near the capital of chalatenango department and not near the guancora land settlement 5 later we learned from public reports that one of the helicopters was carrying a team of journalists and attorney general mauricio colorado along with the troops to that effect we regret the injuries inflicted on the journalists to whom we reiterate our recommendation that they should not travel on any military vehicles or aircraft we extend this warning to all civilians and government officials","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1151","doctext":"A military helicopter was downed today and another was damaged in Quebrada Honda near Chalatenango city The FMLN Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front wants to inform the public of the following 1 The antiaircraft confrontation occurred during a military operation conducted by DM1 Military Detachment 1 in that area 2 Early in the morning we engaged in combat with DM1 troops who were supported by Salvadoran Air Force helicopters 3 In this context our antiaircraft units targeted two military helicopters that had launched rockets and machinegunned the vicinity Our units successfully downed one helicopter and severely damaged another 4 These events took place near the capital of Chalatenango department not near the Guancora land settlement 5 Subsequently we learned from public reports that one of the helicopters was transporting a group of journalists and Attorney General Mauricio Colorado along with the troops We regret the injuries sustained by the journalists and reiterate our advice that they should avoid traveling in military vehicles or aircraft This warning extends to all civilians and government officials","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1152","doctext":"one soldier was killed and six more persons were injured including three newsmen in an attack against a helicopter in which attorney general mauricio colorado was one of the passengers official sources have noted adding that the attorney general was unhurt according to the armed forces press committee coprefa members of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln machinegunned the helicopter as it was flying to the town of guancorita in northern chalatenango department the attack took place when the helicopter was flying low close to its destination in an area with a heavy guerrilla presence the military sources said the same sources added that the attorney general and his retinue were going to be present at the disinterment of the bodies of the victims of an air force bombing in that department three weeks ago the sources did not indicate the precise number of persons traveling aboard the helicopter but did say that the condition of four of the six persons injured two soldiers and two newsmen was serious the wounded reporters are cameraman manuel diaz and sound man william madrid of local television station telecorporacion salvadorena tcs","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1152","doctext":"A soldier lost his life and six individuals including three journalists sustained injuries in an attack on a helicopter carrying attorney general Mauricio Colorado who emerged unscathed according to official sources The armed forces press committee COPREFA reported that members of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN opened fire on the helicopter as it approached Guancorita in northern Chalatenango department The assault occurred when the helicopter was flying low in a heavily guerrilladominated area military sources stated The attorney general and his entourage were en route to witness the exhumation of victims from an air force bombing that occurred three weeks prior in the same department While the exact number of passengers aboard the helicopter was not disclosed sources confirmed that four out of the six wounded including two soldiers and two journalists were in serious condition The injured reporters were identified as cameraman Manuel Diaz and sound man William Madrid from the local television station Telecorporacion Salvadorena TCS","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1153","doctext":"military sources reported today that fighting broke out on the night of 5 march in the wartorn chalatenango department to the north of san salvador where the guerrillas suffered eight casualties the armed forces press committee reported that the clashes took place near san isidro labrador where three guerrillas were killed and five others were wounded the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln which has been fighting the usbacked army for the last 10 years has traditionally maintained a high profile in strategic areas of chalatenango meanwhile urban guerrilla commandos harassed troops belonging to the 1st infantry brigade last night at the mariona penitentiary located on the northern outskirts of san salvador apparently leaving no casualties atlacatl battalion troops which maintain a counterinsurgency operation at the foothills of guazapa hill to the north of san salvador confiscated war materiel that the guerrillas had hidden underground in another turn of events fmln sappers who continuously sabotage the electrical power system destroyed several highvoltage posts in la libertad and cabanas departments in the central part of the country and in usulutan department in the southeastern part of the country there were widespread power outages in the three departments while technicians of the staterun electric power companies repaired the damage the army and security corps deployed heavy patrols in san salvador and in cities in the countrys interior to try and counter the wave of attacks","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1153","doctext":"Military sources announced today that combat erupted on the night of March 5 in the conflictridden Chalatenango department located north of San Salvador resulting in eight guerrilla casualties The Armed Forces Press Committee stated that the confrontations occurred near San Isidro Labrador where three guerrillas were killed and five were injured The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front FMLN which has been battling the USsupported military for the past decade has typically maintained a significant presence in key areas of Chalatenango In the meantime urban guerrilla units targeted the 1st Infantry Brigade troops last night at Mariona Penitentiary on the northern outskirts of San Salvador seemingly causing no casualties Troops from the Atlacatl Battalion conducting counterinsurgency operations at the base of Guazapa Hill north of San Salvador seized war materials that guerrillas had buried Additionally FMLN sappers who frequently disrupt the electrical grid demolished several highvoltage posts in the La Libertad and Cabañas departments in the central region as well as in the Usulután department in the southeast This led to extensive power outages in the three departments which were later addressed by staterun electric power company technicians The army and security forces intensified patrols in San Salvador and other cities across the country to try to mitigate the surge of attacks","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1154","doctext":"now just like 13 years ago when a democratic administration was installed in the white house the relations between guatemala and the united states are particularly tense and today just like then the reason for the tension in their bilateral relations is the human rights situation because according to the republican administration of george bush the christian democratic government of vinicio cerezo does not seem to have enough political will to neutralize the problems that are affecting the security of citizens and individual guarantees in march 1977 newly installed us president jimmy carter demanded that the regime headed by general kjell laugerud rectify a domestic policy that according to the white house was characterized by repressive practices against the opposition and peasant and labor groups the guatemalan authorities reacted by rejecting us military aid the same position was adopted amid very similar circumstances by the military governments of jorge videla in argentina and augusto pinochet in chile relations between guatemala and washington continued to be tortuous during the balance of the carter administration and only improved relatively speaking when republican ronald reagan took office in 1981 however only years later with the commitment to democratization by de facto military governments that led the country from 1982 and 1985 was there a conciliatory attitude between guatemala and the united states that brought about quite harmonious relations between the governments of president cerezo and presidents reagan and bush until mid1989 on 27 february us ambassador thomas strook criticized the guatemalan authorities failure to pursue the authors of murders and of kidnappings of political student and labor leaders and thus worsened an atmosphere of confrontation that had resurfaced about six months ago when ambassador strook who had just arrived in guatemala objected to the appointment of colonel hugo moran carranza former director of administrative control to the post of manager of the santo tomas de castilla port enterprise the ambassador justified his objection by claiming that aspects related to international drug trafficking had to be resolved first on 6 march president cerezo said that the united states had hardened its attitude toward the guatemalan regime and that this attitude contrasts with a tolerant posture exhibited toward previous administrations in guatemala begin recording cerezo they have harshly criticized the courts situation the supreme court of justice words indistinct and as a result of the un action a draft procedural law will be submitted this should be approved and proceedings should improve in guatemala in about word indistinct years however we are dealing with longterm effort we have made institutional changes for only four years i sincerely believe that the us attitude toward a country that is making efforts to move forward is unfair and overly critical it is being more critical of the current guatemalan government than it ever was toward past dictatorships the united states has been considerably harsher in criticizing the current guatemalan government words indistinct democracy than past dictatorial governments to which the united states in certain cases was an accomplice by saying nothing words indistinct end recording only hours after the president made these statements the us embassy in guatemala issued a communique stating that if the united states abstained from voicing its concern over human rights abuses it would indeed be acting as an accomplice the communique cites statements made on 5 march in washington by state department spokeswoman margaret tutwiller that us ambassador strook in his capacity as president bushs personal representative has on many occasions told top guatemalan officials in public and private that those who commit violent acts must be turned over to justice strook is currently in washington where he was recalled by the state department for consultations according to the diplomatic mission the ambassadors statements accurately reflect the permanent us position of considering human rights as an issue that must be treated at an international level continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1154","doctext":"Presently as it was thirteen years ago when a democratic administration assumed power in the White House the relationship between Guatemala and the United States is notably strained The core of this tension as it was back then revolves around the human rights situation The Republican administration under George Bush perceives that the Christian Democratic government led by Vinicio Cerezo lacks the political will to address issues jeopardizing citizens security and individual freedoms In March 1977 the newly inaugurated US President Jimmy Carter insisted that General Kjell Laugeruds regime amend domestic policies marked by repressive actions against opposition peasants and labor groups according to the White House In response Guatemalan authorities refused US military aid A similar stance was taken by the military governments of Jorge Videla in Argentina and Augusto Pinochet in Chile under comparable conditions Relations between Guatemala and Washington remained difficult throughout Carters presidency only slightly improving when Republican Ronald Reagan assumed office in 1981 However it wasnt until the military governments that ruled Guatemala from 1982 to 1985 committed to democratization that relations between President Cerezos administration and US Presidents Reagan and Bush became relatively harmonious until mid1989 On February 27 US Ambassador Thomas Strook criticized Guatemalan authorities for not prosecuting those responsible for the murders and kidnappings of political student and labor leaders exacerbating an atmosphere of confrontation that had resurfaced about six months earlier At that time Ambassador Strook freshly arrived in Guatemala objected to the appointment of Colonel Hugo Moran Carranza as the manager of the Santo Tomas de Castilla port enterprise citing unresolved issues related to international drug trafficking On March 6 President Cerezo stated that the United States had adopted a tougher stance toward the Guatemalan regime compared to previous administrations He remarked that the US had severely criticized the judiciary including the Supreme Court of Justice and that a procedural law draft influenced by UN actions would soon be submitted aiming to improve proceedings in Guatemala over the coming years However Cerezo pointed out that the efforts were part of a longterm initiative with institutional changes only being implemented for four years He expressed that the US attitude was unfair and overly critical toward a country striving to progress noting that the US was more critical of the current democratic government than it had been toward past dictatorships Shortly after Cerezos statements the US embassy in Guatemala issued a communique asserting that the United States would indeed be complicit if it refrained from expressing concerns about human rights abuses The communique referenced remarks made on March 5 in Washington by State Department spokeswoman Margaret Tutwiller who emphasized that Ambassador Strook representing President Bush had repeatedly informed top Guatemalan officials both publicly and privately that those committing violent acts must face justice Strook who was recalled to Washington by the State Department for consultations had his statements align with the USs enduring position that human rights should be addressed on an international level","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1155","doctext":"chilean presidentelect patricio aylwin today conditioned the reestablishment of diplomatic relations with cuba to that countrys suspension of its military political and economic support to chiles manuel rodriguez patriotic front fpmr terrorist group in remarks to efe aylwin expressed his satisfaction over the peruvian presidents decision to attend the chilean presidential inauguration on 11 march he also noted that la paz must first restore diplomatic relations with chile to hold talks on bolivias desire for an outlet to the sea aylwin stated that cubas suspension of its support to the fpmr is a sine qua non condition for resuming relations which were severed in 1973 immediately after the military coup in chile we want to maintain relations with every country the chilean presidentelect told efe he added it would be very good for latin america if cuba could effectively rejoin us at this time in which for the first time in many years perhaps in decades there will be democratic governments throughout the continent aylwin added we have the right to ask cuba to make it quite clear that it will refrain from any act of interference and from supplying any aid to chilean terrorist groups the fpmr which emerged in december 1983 is made up of militants from communist youth groups and other extreme left organizations and young exiles who have returned to the country the fpmr made headlines in august 1986 with the discovery of an arsenal that had been clandestinely shipped into northern chile the fpmr was also in the news with the unsuccessful 7 september 1986 attack on chiles chief executive general augusto pinochet which claimed the lives of five of pinochets bodyguards aylwin also stated that the reestablishment of diplomatic ties with bolivia is blocked by the bolivian decision to break relations with our country commenting on bolivias aspiration for an outlet to the sea aylwin said we cannot accept conditions for the reestablishment of relations if we have relations we can talk about anything and find solutions to all of our problems aylwin continued if we do not maintain relations it is very difficult to hold a dialogue aylwin also commented on peruvian president alan garcias decision to attend the chilean presidential inauguration this will be the first time in more than 100 years since the 1879 war of the pacific in which chile fought against peru and bolivia that a peruvian president will visit chile a gesture with historic significance for aylwin the legacy of the chileanperuvian war has not yet disappeared despite the fact that the two countries share common interests and have maintained friendly relations in recent years aylwin described the peruvian presidents plan to attend his inauguration as a gesture which in addition to greatly honoring me i must see as very promising for relations between our two countries passage indistinct country is willing to participate in every stage commenting specifically on the group of eight aylwin noted that this group may become a larger latin american organization in aylwins opinion the group of eight which is made up of argentina brazil colombia mexico peru uruguay venezuela and panama which is currently excluded because of its domestic political situation emerged primarily to support democratic movements in some latin american countries now that democracy has spread to virtually all latin american countries the group of eight could become the seed for a broader organization because the reasons that prevented other countries from joining have gradually disappeared","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1155","doctext":"Chilean Presidentelect Patricio Aylwin today linked the renewal of diplomatic relations with Cuba to the cessation of Cubas military political and economic backing of the Manuel Rodriguez Patriotic Front FPMR terrorist group in Chile In a statement to EFE Aylwin expressed his approval of the Peruvian Presidents decision to attend the Chilean presidential inauguration on March 11 He also indicated that Bolivia must first renew diplomatic relations with Chile before discussions can take place about Bolivias wish for sea access Aylwin emphasized that Cubas halting of its support to the FPMR is a nonnegotiable condition for resuming relations which were cut off in 1973 following the military coup in Chile We aim to maintain relations with every country Aylwin told EFE He added It would be very beneficial for Latin America if Cuba could rejoin us now at a time when for the first time in many years possibly decades there will be democratic governments throughout the continent Aylwin further stated We have the right to demand that Cuba clearly indicates it will abstain from any acts of interference or aid to Chilean terrorist groups The FPMR which was formed in December 1983 consists of militants from communist youth groups other extreme leftwing organizations and young exiles who have returned to Chile The FPMR gained notoriety in August 1986 with the discovery of a hidden arsenal smuggled into northern Chile The group also made headlines with the failed assassination attempt on General Augusto Pinochet Chiles head of state on September 7 1986 which resulted in the deaths of five of Pinochets bodyguards Aylwin also mentioned that restoring diplomatic ties with Bolivia is hindered by Bolivias decision to sever relations with our country Addressing Bolivias aspiration for sea access Aylwin said We cannot accept preconditions for renewing relations If we have relations we can discuss anything and find solutions to all our problems He continued Without maintaining relations it is very challenging to engage in dialogue Aylwin also remarked on Peruvian President Alan Garcias decision to attend the Chilean presidential inauguration noting that this will be the first visit by a Peruvian president to Chile in over a century since the War of the Pacific in 1879 a gesture of historic significance for Aylwin Despite the lingering legacy of the ChileanPeruvian war the two countries have shared common interests and maintained friendly relations in recent years Aylwin described the Peruvian presidents plan to attend his inauguration as a gesture that apart from greatly honoring me I see as very promising for the relations between our two nations Aylwin also mentioned that Chile is willing to participate at every stage Specifically commenting on the Group of Eight Aylwin noted that this group could evolve into a larger Latin American organization In his view the Group of Eight which includes Argentina Brazil Colombia Mexico Peru Uruguay Venezuela and Panama currently excluded due to its domestic political situation was initially formed to support democratic movements in some Latin American countries Now that democracy has spread to nearly all Latin American nations the Group of Eight could become the foundation for a broader organization as the reasons preventing other countries from joining have gradually disappeared","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1156","doctext":"the 19 april movement m19 one of the main colombian guerrilla organizations delivered their weapons today to a socialist international is special commission at the m19 camp located in the mountains of southwestern colombia the delivery began at 1030 local time 1530 gmt and proceeded for a few hours before the press was permitted access to the camp the delivery of the weapons with which the guerrilla group has fought during the past 16 years took place two days before the political pact or the definitive peace agreement by the m19 and colombian president virgilio barcos government was signed before surrendering their weapons the m19 guerrillas shot them into the air for the last time then they gave their weapons to their top leader carlos pizarro who delivered them to the is commission made up of venezuelan swiss british and finnish military personnel the is commission a presidential representative 600 m19 members and over 200 local and foreign newsmen witnessed the weapon delivery ceremony at peace village in santo domingo cauca department 400 km southwest of bogota","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1156","doctext":"The 19 April Movement M19 a major guerrilla group in Colombia handed over their arms to a special commission from the Socialist International IS at their camp in the southwestern mountains of Colombia today The disarmament began at 1030 AM local time 1530 GMT and lasted several hours before journalists were allowed into the area The handover of these weapons which the group had used for 16 years occurred two days before the M19 and the Colombian government led by President Virgilio Barco were set to sign a political pact or final peace accord Prior to relinquishing their arms the guerrillas fired them into the air one last time They then passed their weapons to their leader Carlos Pizarro who handed them to the IS commission which included military personnel from Venezuela Switzerland the UK and Finland The ceremony held at Peace Village in Santo Domingo Cauca Department 400 km southwest of Bogotá was witnessed by the IS commission a presidential representative 600 M19 members and over 200 local and international journalists","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1157","doctext":"here is an excerpt of what an official report by the government and the nationalist republican alliance arena regard as a completely reckless publication and without any credibility the communique is by the socalled death squads and an excerpt of it released a few hours ago through various local and foreign media reads as follows to the news media political parties the catholic church unions workers peasant organizations and diplomatic missions the undersigned supreme commanders of the death squads who met on 13 february somewhere in san salvador in an extraordinary assembly and who represent all our chapters and cadres scattered in the countrys 14 departments strongly and manfullly declare sentence unfinished as heard the document with paragraphs highlighted by the authors states that the officers and enlisted men involved in the jesuits murders must be released before holy week or else they will physically eliminate all civilian and religious personnel inside and outside the government who have anything to do with this case the communique notes never before in the history of el salvador has any officer been tried and as we have learned no soldier has been and must not be subject to any law of the republic it adds keep in mind lest we begin to carry out reprisals that throughout our history we have always gone unpunished a privilege that we are not ready to lose a statement by the government and arena which are mentioned in the communique totally rejected the document that we repeat was distributed in san salvador a few hours ago in a warning to the news media the authors say that the media are obligated to make this communique known or else their installations and staff will suffer the consequences of their disobedience the authors of the communique also refer to a newspaper that they regard as their official mouthpiece and they warn that for the good and security of the country and the fatherland this newspaper must be clearer in identifying people and figures who have already been judged and condemned in order to capture and destroy them meanwhile terming the communique as reckless and the entire situation as despicable the government and arena reject any ties to any death squads the communique by the selfstyled death squads is signed by aquiles baires leader of the secret anticommunist army the maximiliano hernandez martinez squad escuadron maximilianio hernandez martinez the alliance of anticommunist action alianza de accion anticomunista and the committee for the salvation of the fatherland comite pro salvacion de la patria continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1157","doctext":"The following is a segment from an official report by the government and the Nationalist Republican Alliance ARENA which they regard as an utterly irresponsible and baseless publication The statement is from the socalled death squads and an excerpt released a few hours ago through various local and foreign media outlets reads To the news media political parties the Catholic Church unions workers peasant organizations and diplomatic missions We the undersigned supreme commanders of the death squads who convened on February 13 in an extraordinary meeting somewhere in San Salvador representing all our units across the countrys 14 departments firmly and resolutely declare The document with highlighted paragraphs by the authors demands the release of officers and enlisted men involved in the Jesuits murders before Holy Week Failing this they threaten to physically eliminate all civilian and religious personnel connected to the case both within and outside the government The communique asserts that never in El Salvadors history has any officer been tried and no soldier should be subject to any law of the republic It warns that unless they begin reprisals they have always gone unpunished and intend to keep this privilege A statement by the government and ARENA mentioned in the communique dismisses the document which was distributed in San Salvador a few hours ago The authors of the communique warn the news media that they must publicize the statement or their facilities and staff will face consequences for noncompliance They mention a specific newspaper they consider their official voice and caution that for the countrys and the fatherlands security this newspaper must clearly identify individuals who have been judged and condemned to facilitate their capture and destruction However labeling the communique as reckless and describing the situation as deplorable the government and ARENA deny any association with the death squads The statement by the selfproclaimed death squads is signed by Aquiles Baires leader of the Secret Anticommunist Army the Maximiliano Hernandez Martinez Squad Escuadrón Maximiliano Hernández Martínez the Alliance of Anticommunist Action Alianza de Acción Anticomunista and the Committee for the Salvation of the Fatherland Comité Pro Salvación de la Patria","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1158","doctext":"good evening listeners in order to bring calm to all san salvador residents and also to people living in the interior of the country we inform you that a few minutes ago experts of the electric light company of el salvador caes confirmed that despite a few attacks on some power towers energy service is completely normal throughout san salvador the caes experts added that there was a short power outage in large parts of san salvador but that the situation is back to normal now the experts said that they also detected some damage in the energy system as you may have heard on this radio station earlier harassment operations were carried out in several parts of san salvador at approximately 2115 tonight farabundo marti national liberation front fmln leftist guerrillas attacked military positions in san ramon ayutuxtepeque mejicanos and cuscatancingo tonight it was said that a number of fmln members conducted lightning attacks on those military positions and then withdrew from the area immediately it was reported that the attack in san ramon lasted approximately 15 minutes after which the army took control of that entire area reports state that after the attack in ayutuxtepeque the guerrillas moved toward el carmen hill and counterinsurgency battalion members were pursuing the rebel columns there it was also reported that the rebels attacked military positions in cuscatancingo and on el fito street mejicanos jurisdiction a few minutes ago it was reported that the shooting ended in ayutuxtepeque and in the other parts of northern san salvador and that an air force helicopter is overflying the area to counteract the rebels movement it was also confirmed that energy has been restored in some parts of san salvador but not in cuscatancingo and ciudad delgado where the guerrillas blew up several power towers the armed forces press committee coprefa has only stated that no casualties are reported as a result of these harassment operations especially in the area of ayutuxtepeque coprefa indicated that 1st infantry brigade members have already taken strategic positions throughout northern san salvador and that these men are supported by salvadoran air force helicopters which are lighting the area with spotlights and flares according to the official report the situation at this time is completely normal in northern san salvador despite the panic that spread at approximately 2115 when heavy shooting machinegun fire and the detonation of powerful bombs were heard neither coprefa nor the specific military positions that were attacked have reported casualties so far it was said that tomorrow morning coprefa will issue an overall report on the results of these clashes salvadoran red cross sources said tonight that they do not know of any civilian casualty resulting from these armed incidents this has been a report on the attacks carried out in northern san salvador tonight we invite you to join us tomorrow for a report on the development of events","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1158","doctext":"Good evening listeners To reassure all residents of San Salvador and those in the countryside we inform you that moments ago experts from the Electric Light Company of El Salvador CAES confirmed that despite some attacks on power towers the energy service remains entirely normal in San Salvador CAES experts mentioned a brief power outage in large parts of the city but the situation has since normalized The experts also detected some damage in the energy system As reported earlier on this radio station harassment operations were conducted in various parts of San Salvador around 2115 tonight Leftist guerrillas from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN attacked military positions in San Ramon Ayutuxtepeque Mejicanos and Cuscatancingo Reports indicate that FMLN members launched swift attacks on these military positions before quickly retreating The attack in San Ramon lasted roughly 15 minutes after which the army regained control over the area Following the Ayutuxtepeque attack the guerrillas moved toward El Carmen Hill pursued by counterinsurgency battalion members The rebels also targeted military positions in Cuscatancingo and El Fito Street in the Mejicanos jurisdiction Shooting in Ayutuxtepeque and other northern parts of San Salvador ceased a few minutes ago with an air force helicopter now patrolling the area to counteract rebel movements Energy has been restored in some parts of San Salvador but remains out in Cuscatancingo and Ciudad Delgado where the guerrillas destroyed several power towers The Armed Forces Press Committee COPREFA has reported no casualties from these harassment operations particularly in Ayutuxtepeque COPREFA indicated that members of the 1st Infantry Brigade have secured strategic positions throughout northern San Salvador supported by Salvadoran Air Force helicopters illuminating the area with spotlights and flares According to the official report the situation in northern San Salvador is now entirely normal despite the panic caused around 2115 by heavy gunfire machinegun fire and powerful bombs No casualties have been reported by COPREFA or the attacked military positions so far COPREFA is expected to release a comprehensive report on these clashes tomorrow morning Salvadoran Red Cross sources stated tonight that they are unaware of any civilian casualties resulting from these incidents This concludes our report on the attacks in northern San Salvador tonight Please join us tomorrow for further updates on these events","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1159","doctext":"salvadoran president alfredo cristiani has accused the guerrillas of maintaining inflexible stands regarding resuming the dialogue that will allow ending the 10yearold armed conflict in an official statement today president cristiani said that the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln does not want to listen to the cries of the people who are rejecting violence for cristiani the fmln is the only party responsible for the terrorist actions as it maintains inflexible stands about the peace process the rebels who rose up in arms 10 years ago recently said that as long as there is no true attempt to bring about a democratization its armed struggle continues being as legitimate as it was 10 years ago following the november 1989 offensive the cristiani government and the fmln asked un secretary general javier perez de cuellar to intercede and seek an agreement that will bring about the peace talks heeding this request perez de cuellar appointed diplomat alvaro de soto as his personal representative as of last december de soto has been meeting with both parties the church and salvadoran political sectors the cristiani statement terms as false the charges raised by the fmln to the effect that the government is responsible for hindering the resumption of the peace efforts president cristiani has reiterated to mr de soto a true willingness to seek through a serious dialogue and not a tactical or much less propagandistic dialogue the solution to the armed conflict the document points out the salvadoran government thanked de sotos interest and hard work in complying with the un secretary generals commitment of seeking peace in the country","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1159","doctext":"Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani has accused the guerrillas of holding inflexible positions on resuming dialogue to end the decadelong armed conflict In an official statement today Cristiani claimed that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN ignores the peoples pleas to reject violence Cristiani argues that the FMLN is solely responsible for the terrorist actions due to its rigid stance on the peace process The rebels who initiated their uprising 10 years ago recently stated that without genuine efforts towards democratization their armed struggle remains as valid as it was a decade ago After the November 1989 offensive both the Cristiani government and the FMLN requested UN SecretaryGeneral Javier Perez de Cuellar to mediate and facilitate peace talks Responding to this request Perez de Cuellar appointed diplomat Alvaro de Soto as his personal envoy Since last December de Soto has been engaging with both factions the church and Salvadoran political groups Cristianis statement dismisses the FMLNs allegations that the government is obstructing peace efforts as false The document emphasizes that President Cristiani has assured Mr de Soto of his genuine intent to find a resolution through serious dialogue rather than a tactical or propagandistic approach The Salvadoran government expressed its gratitude for de Sotos dedication and hard work in fulfilling the UN SecretaryGenerals commitment to pursuing peace in the country","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1160","doctext":"it has just been reported to us that all fighting stopped in santiago de maria at 0100 and that as of approximately 0615 when this reported is being filed there has been no more firing in the area there had been heavy rifle fire and bombings up until 0100","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1160","doctext":"We have received a report indicating that all hostilities ceased in Santiago de Maria at 0100 As of around 0615 when this report was filed there has been no further gunfire in the vicinity Prior to 0100 the area experienced intense rifle fire and bombings","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1161","doctext":"it has been officially announced that colombian and venezuelan authorities dealt a harsh blow to the guerrilla army of national liberation eln when in a border region they broke up a rebel column that operated in both countries the military operative led to the capture of 12 eln members who had kidnapped several cattle breeders and propertyowners in the border area one of the guerillas roberto albarracin rodriguez was captured in the venezuelan town of ruasdualito by members of the venezuelan judicial technical police ptj while colombian authorities captured 11 others in the eastern arauca department the eln the most radical of all the armed groups operating in colombia has threatened to sabotage next sundays municipal and legislative elections over the past few days eln fronts have kidnapped several mayors government officials and cattle breeders and they have stolen peasants identity cards without which they cannot vote","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1161","doctext":"It has been officially reported that Colombian and Venezuelan authorities dealt a significant blow to the guerrilla army of national liberation eln by dismantling a rebel column operating in the border area of both nations This military operation resulted in the capture of 12 eln members responsible for kidnapping several cattle breeders and propertyowners in the region Among those captured was Roberto Albarracín Rodríguez apprehended by the Venezuelan judicial technical police ptj in the town of Ruasdualito while Colombian forces detained 11 others in Arauca department The eln known as the most extreme of the armed groups in Colombia has vowed to disrupt the upcoming municipal and legislative elections Recently eln factions have kidnapped multiple mayors government officials and cattle breeders in addition to confiscating identity cards from peasants which are essential for voting","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1162","doctext":"colombia drug kingpins sole members of extraditables the 22 january edition of the bogota daily el tiempo published information from colombian police intelligence reports and state security intercepts identifying drug kingpins pablo escobar gaviria and jorge luis ochoa vasque as the only members of the socalled extraditables this press note provides highlights of the 22 january article drug barons pablo escobar gaviria and jorge luis ochoa vasque who are reputed to be the brains behind the medellin cartels plan to surrender to the government have been identified by the national police and state security as the only ones responsible for the communiques sent by the socalled extraditables according to the el tiempo article state security recogni ed escobars voice in a conversation intercepted during a routine radio scanning operation which revealed that the cartel was planning to surrender to the government escobar was acting as the cartels intermediary in charge of contacting lawyer guido parra the liaison between the cartel and high level government officials escobar did not disclose the names of the officials involved a national police intelligence report says that ochoa and escobar find themselves in a precarious situation because other trafficker groups have withdrawn their support as they do not want to be held accountable for kidnappings and other terrorist acts they have not perpetrated the report further indicates that escobar pressured by military operations in antioquia was forced to order the kidnappings of alvaro diego montoya son of the secretary general of the presidency and patricia echevarria sister of president barcos soninlaw and her daughter these high profile hostages served as a protective shield according to the article spokesmen for the intelligence corps are quoted as saying that escobar knew that by taking hostage the son of the secretary general of the presidency he could successfully exert the pressure he needed to act in the name of the extraditables problems began to surface soon after the cartels surrender as members at odds with escobar started to break away from the group according to medellin officials the kidnappings of montoya and echevarria also had an impact on the rate of attrition among the extraditables the cartels surrender is not seen as a surprise the 4th army brigade was conducting an exhaustive search of the antioquia department in an effort to bring the kingpins to justice moreover the army launched a publicity campaign among the locals to encourage them to inform against the drug traffickers following the death of jose gon alo rodrigue gacha escobar and ochoa were constantly on the move a spokesman for state security states that sophisticated communications equipment in medellin enabled them to learn about escobars intentions almost on a daily basis it was difficult to establish their exact whereabouts however because they never remained in one place for more than six hours at a time the two drug barons always traveled with an escort of six to eight men whom they trusted implicitly according to a highranking military official when escobar began losing power in medellin his closest aides fearing persecution went into hiding he adds that escobar and ochoa took on the cause of traffickers wanted by the united states but notes we are well aware of the fact that the cali cartel men do things differently the el tiempo article notes that on 19 january several leading colombian newspapers circulated a notice pointing to escobar as the man who acts in the name of the extraditables later it was confirmed that the authorship of the notice was attributed to a demented person whose name had clearly been used el tiempo asks could this be a message from other drug traffickers who are unwilling to pay for pablo escobars actions could it be a message from these same traffickers who do not want to give up this business and therefore are unwilling to have escobar and ochoa speak for them","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1162","doctext":"According to a January 22 report by Bogotas El Tiempo Colombian police intelligence and state security intercepts have named drug lords Pablo Escobar Gaviria and Jorge Luis Ochoa Vasque as the sole members of the extraditables The article highlights that these two leaders of the Medellin cartel who are believed to be orchestrating a plan to surrender to the government are the only ones behind the communications issued by the extraditables State security identified Escobars voice in a radio intercept which revealed the cartels intention to surrender Escobar acted as the mediator between the cartel and government officials liaising with lawyer Guido Parra but did not reveal the officials identities A national police report indicates that Escobar and Ochoa are in a vulnerable position as other trafficking groups have withdrawn support refusing to be blamed for kidnappings and other terrorist acts they did not commit The report also states that military pressure in Antioquia forced Escobar to order the kidnappings of Alvaro Diego Montoya and Patricia Echevarria using them as leverage Intelligence officials suggest that Escobar knew kidnapping Montoya would apply necessary pressure Tensions arose after the cartels surrender with members distancing themselves from Escobar According to Medellin officials the kidnappings influenced the attrition rate among the extraditables The surrender was anticipated due to the 4th Army Brigades intense search in Antioquia and a public campaign urging locals to report drug traffickers Following the death of Jose Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha Escobar and Ochoa were constantly relocating making it challenging to pinpoint their location as they never stayed in one place for long Escobar and Ochoa traveled with a trusted escort of six to eight men A highranking military official noted that as Escobars power waned his closest aides went into hiding The official also mentioned that while Escobar and Ochoa championed traffickers wanted by the US the Cali cartel operated differently On January 19 several Colombian newspapers identified Escobar as the representative of the extraditables However it was later revealed that the notices author was a mentally unstable person whose name had been used without authorization El Tiempo speculates whether this message was from traffickers unwilling to bear the consequences of Escobars actions or those unwilling to abandon the drug trade and let Escobar and Ochoa speak for them","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1163","doctext":"admiral jose toribio merino former commander in chief of the chilean navy today harshly attacked peruvian president alan garcia and nicaraguan president daniel ortega asked about the fact that only three out of 11 presidents who will be in chile for aylwins inauguration will salute current president general augusto pinochet on saturday merino said we have all kinds of them i will not shake hands with that man garcia from peru he is filthy mugriento the admiral continued neither will i shake hands with a grimy person who has killed any number of patriots and who is creating trouble for that ladywhat is her namechamorro merino was referring to ortega who will arrive in santiago on sunday merino who retired after 16 years as navy commander in chief made these remarks after a government junta farewell session the government junta has functioned as a legislative branch since 1973 merino said some people who do not want to shake the presidents hand come from wretched countries where people are dying of hunger countries experiencing desperate inflation and economic situations they are properly represented son unos pueblos tales por cuales merino and pinochet are the only military officers who have remained in power since the 11 september 1973 coup","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1163","doctext":"Admiral Jose Toribio Merino the former Chief of the Chilean Navy delivered a scathing critique of Peruvian President Alan Garcia and Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega today When questioned about only three out of the 11 presidents attending Aylwins inauguration willing to greet current President General Augusto Pinochet on Saturday Merino remarked We have all sorts I refuse to shake hands with that man Garcia from Peru He is filthy mugriento Merino further stated Nor will I shake hands with a grimy individual who has killed numerous patriots and is causing problems for that woman whats her name Chamorro These comments were directed at Ortega who is set to arrive in Santiago on Sunday Merino having retired after a 16year tenure as the Navys commander in chief made these comments following a farewell session of the government junta which has operated as the legislative body since 1973 Merino added Some individuals who do not wish to greet the president come from destitute nations where people are dying of hunger facing severe inflation and economic crises They are accurately represented son unos pueblos tales por cuales Both Merino and Pinochet are the only military officers who have remained in power since the coup on September 11 1973","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1164","doctext":"as we have reported in the past few days honduran army troops have entered salvadoran territory through san miguel and morazan departments to carry out kidnappings and robberies and commit abuses against salvadoran civilians honduran and salvadoran troops clashed on 6 march leaving one dead and one wounded among the ranks of the 10th regiment of marcala honduras the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front urges the government of rafael callejas and the honduran armed forces high command to order the end to these incursions into el salvador that are affecting humble civilians at a time when the peoples of the world are clamoring for peace through dialogue and understanding among nations the honduran government must prevent further confrontations at other border areas especially now that honduras is burdened by a serious economic crisis and requires words indistinct the fmln reaffirms before the international community its determination to maintain its efforts in search of solutions to regional conflicts with that in mind it urges the honduran government to assume its responsibility in the previously mentioned incidents","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1164","doctext":"Recently we reported that honduran army troops have crossed into Salvadoran territory via the San Miguel and Morazan departments engaging in kidnappings robbery and other abuses against Salvadoran civilians A confrontation between Honduran and Salvadoran forces on March 6 resulted in one fatality and one injury within the 10th Regiment of Marcala Honduras The FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front calls on President Rafael Callejas and the high command of the Honduran armed forces to cease these incursions into El Salvador that are harming innocent civilians At a time when global populations are advocating for peace and dialogue the Honduran government must avoid further conflicts along other border regions particularly given Hondurass severe economic crisis The FMLN reiterates its commitment to finding peaceful solutions to regional disputes and urges the Honduran government to take responsibility for the cited incidents","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1165","doctext":"cesar gaviria trujillo a 43yearold economist became the presidential candidate of the ruling colombian liberal party today by a wide margin of 60 percent in the popular consultation an election held at the same time as the legislative and municipal elections the radio station network caracol reported today the results were reported only a few minutes after the elections ended at 1600 2100 gmt in a relatively calm climate simultaneously a private polling concern that conducted a survey in nearly 90 percent of the countrys voting precincts announced that liberal party candidate juan martin caicedo was elected the new mayor of bogota and another liberal party member omar florez velez will become the mayor of medellin colombias second largest city the first results which are not official were released by the electronic media after the government for the first time in colombias history gave them permission to announce election figures before the official announcements of the civil registration office the state agency in charge of counting he votes according to the report gaviria led his opponents by a wide margin ernesto samper pizano received 18 percent hernando duran dussan 15 percent alberto santofimio botero four percent william jaramillo gomez two percent and jaime castro castro one percent gaviria who was always a favorite in the polls replaced senator luis carlos galan as the liberal partys presidential candidate galan was assassinated by the criminal drug trafficking mafias last year","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1165","doctext":"Cesar Gaviria Trujillo a 43yearold economist was selected as the presidential candidate for Colombias ruling Liberal Party by a significant 60 percent majority in the popular consultation an election held alongside the legislative and municipal elections Caracol radio network reported today The results were announced just minutes after the polls closed at 1600 2100 GMT under relatively calm conditions Concurrently a private polling firm that surveyed nearly 90 percent of the countrys voting precincts declared that Liberal Party candidate Juan Martin Caicedo was elected as the new mayor of Bogota and another Liberal Party member Omar Florez Velez will become the mayor of Medellin Colombias secondlargest city These preliminary results which are not official were broadcast by electronic media after the government for the first time in Colombias history allowed them to release election figures before the official announcements from the civil registration office the state agency responsible for vote counting According to the report Gaviria had a significant lead over his rivals Ernesto Samper Pizano received 18 percent of the votes Hernando Duran Dussan got 15 percent Alberto Santofimio Botero garnered four percent William Jaramillo Gomez had two percent and Jaime Castro Castro received one percent Gaviria who was consistently leading in the polls replaced Senator Luis Carlos Galan as the Liberal Partys presidential candidate after Galan was assassinated by drug trafficking mafias last year","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1166","doctext":"after staying in power for 16 years general augusto pinochet was finally compelled to leave the la moneda presidential palace which he captured during the military coup of september 11 1973 lawyer patricio aylwin 71 leader of the christian democratic party became its new master today he scored a sweeping victory during decembers general elections with the support of all the opposition parties including communists the restoration of democracy in chile will by no means be easy bomb explosions shook the capital on the eve of the inauguration ceremony as militants reminded the public of their presence according to aylwin it is important for the government to overcome the deep political division of chilean society only this aylwin believes will allow chile to do away with vestiges of the totalitarian system and eventually expand parliaments powers to amend the constitution and the unfair electoral system and to legalise banned parties analysts believe the revival of chile which has longstanding democratic traditions will be held back by the fact that according to the constitution in force pinochet will remain commanderin chief of the ground forces for eight more years this substantially curtails the presidents rights as supreme commander of the countrys armed forces furthermore before stepping down the former ruler has ensured himself an obedient majority in the senate the chilean parliaments upper chamber in the international arena the new government will have to overcome the isolation that resulted from the years of dictatorship when human rights were grossly violated and thousands of freedom fighters were ruthlessly persecuted or eliminated this task is facilitated by the fact that relaxation processes are gaining momentum in the world and eastwest cooperation is on the upswing numerous foreign guests including a soviet delegation arrived for the inauguration ceremony and the transfer of power to a civilian government an agreement is expected to be signed these days on the restoration of diplomatic relations between the soviet union and chile and on the opening of their respective embassies in moscow and santiago","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1166","doctext":"After 16 years in power General Augusto Pinochet was finally forced to vacate the La Moneda presidential palace which he had seized during the military coup on September 11 1973 Today 71yearold lawyer Patricio Aylwin head of the Christian Democratic Party took over as its new leader He achieved a landslide victory in Decembers general elections backed by all opposition parties including communists The transition to democracy in Chile will not be straightforward Bombs exploded in the capital on the eve of the inauguration signaling that militants were still active Aylwin emphasizes the governments need to bridge the deep political divide within Chilean society He believes that only by doing this can Chile eliminate the remnants of the totalitarian regime expand parliamentary powers amend the constitution reform the unfair electoral system and legalize banned parties Analysts suggest that Chiles revival despite its rich democratic traditions will be hindered by the current constitution which allows Pinochet to remain commanderinchief of the ground forces for another eight years This significantly limits the presidents authority as the supreme commander of the armed forces Moreover Pinochet has secured a loyal majority in the Senate the upper house of Chiles parliament before stepping down Internationally the new government will need to overcome the isolation caused by years of dictatorship during which human rights were severely violated and many freedom fighters were persecuted or killed However this challenge is somewhat mitigated by the global trend towards relaxation and increased EastWest cooperation Numerous foreign dignitaries including a Soviet delegation attended the inauguration and the transition to civilian rule In the coming days an agreement is expected to be signed to restore diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Chile leading to the opening of embassies in Moscow and Santiago","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1167","doctext":"a band of colombian criminals and drug traffickers have invaded the veracruz community in the arraijan district according to the people who gave this report the criminals are wellarmed and apparently willing to fight to the end to maintain the criminal ring left to them by former dictator manuel antonio noreiga they have weapons similar to the ones used by the murdering dignity battalions in their practices and they have received many late night visits some neighbors say they also sell drugs said a veracruz resident who did not want to be identified for fear of retaliation by the colombian criminals the charges presented by veracruz residents may result in another police operation that will once and for all eliminate all the bands of armed assailants and drug traffickers who were armed in the past by manuel antonio noreiga dictatorship the most dangerous aspect of this situation is the rumors in the corregimiento that many colombians who escaped from the recent police operation in curundu have hidden in veracruz and this clearly indicates that there is a fearless army of criminals made up of panamanians and undocumented colombians continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1167","doctext":"A group of Colombian criminals and drug dealers has taken over the Veracruz community in the Arraijan district Witnesses report that these criminals are heavily armed and determined to uphold the criminal operations established by former dictator Manuel Antonio Noriega They possess weapons similar to those used by the violent Dignity Battalions and have received numerous latenight visitors some neighbors claim they are also involved in drug sales stated a Veracruz resident who wished to remain anonymous due to fear of retribution from the Colombian criminals The accusations from Veracruz residents might prompt another police action aimed at eradicating all armed gangs and drug traffickers originally armed during Noriegas dictatorship The most alarming factor is the speculation within the community that many Colombians who evaded a recent police raid in Curundu have sought refuge in Veracruz suggesting a formidable criminal network composed of Panamanians and undocumented Colombians","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1168","doctext":"there was nothing remotely close to a trial held even if we had the death penalty as a punishment for military crimes they were assassins of the worst kind there were other previous incidents but basically this is the accusation montaner of major moises giroldis death endara giroldi and many others many people were killed during those days we do not exactly know how many people were killed montaner you do not know endara we do not know montaner are you going to let them leave are you going to let them escape to peru endara look as a lawyer i know what latin american international treaties say those that have only been signed and ratified by the latin american countries because the united states has not ratified them regarding the right to asylum the host country decides what crime has been committed not the home country there are rights established in those treaties the home country may inquire about the charges that have been filed against the people who have sought refuge the home country may ask the host country not to determine what crimes have been committed in each case if the host country has already decided on the charges it may be asked by the home country to reconsider its decision and to provide evidence supporting those charges we are currently exercising those rights we hope peru does not insist because our relations as you have already seen changes thought they are not accepting other cases which are less serious for example we have the case of a man like toty suarez president of the revolutionary panamenist party prd we have the case of general noriegas wife and daughters and a number of other cases where we cannot call these people assasins we did not have any evidence against them montaner what about manuel solis palma endara solis palma left the embassy and nothing happened to him his case was interesting he sought asylum and the venezuelan embassy never never officially informed the panamanian government that solis palma was there montaner he was there as a guest endara yes when we were asked about the fate of solis palma we replied that for all we knew he was spending a few days with the venezuelan ambassador he had every right to sleep there montaner i will ask a few more questions endara you may ask anything you like montaner there were many people saying that the invasion was a us pretext not to return the canal in the year 2000 endara no no there has never even been the slightest hint from any us government official not from the state department or the army about this congressmen of all ideologies have been here even from the extreme right i do not think there are any extreme leftist congressmen in the united states as well as senators military officers have also been here i have had long talks with them they have not even hinted that they want to change the treaties or that they want to stay beyond the year 2000 all of that is noriegas nonsense noriega was the one who started that campaign there has never been any talk about this not even about the bases remaining beyond the year 2000 there has been none of that at all continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1168","doctext":"there was no trial conducted even if the death penalty had been applicable for military offenses these individuals were the worst kind of assassins there were other prior incidents but this is the main accusation montaner regarding the death of major moises giroldi endara giroldi and many others numerous people were killed in those days we do not know the exact number of fatalities montaner you are unsure of the number endara we are not certain montaner will you allow them to leave will you let them escape to peru endara as a lawyer I am aware of what Latin American international treaties state those treaties signed and ratified by Latin American countries but not by the United States concerning the right to asylum the host country determines the crime committed not the home country these treaties establish certain rights the home country can inquire about the charges filed against those seeking refuge the home country can request the host country not to determine the crimes in each case if the host country has already decided on the charges the home country can ask it to reconsider its decision and provide supporting evidence we are currently exercising these rights we hope peru does not persist because as you have seen they are not accepting other less severe cases for instance we have individuals like toty suarez president of the revolutionary panamenist party prd the case of general noriegas wife and daughters and several other cases where we cannot label these people as assassins we lacked evidence against them montaner what about manuel solis palma endara solis palma left the embassy without incident his case was unique he sought asylum and the venezuelan embassy never officially notified the panamanian government of his presence montaner was he there as a guest endara yes when asked about solis palmas situation we said that to our knowledge he was visiting the venezuelan ambassador he had the right to stay there montaner I have a few more questions endara ask anything you wish montaner many people claimed that the invasion was a US pretext to avoid returning the canal in 2000 endara no no there has never been any indication from US government officials not from the state department or the military suggesting this congressmen of diverse ideologies have visited including those from the extreme right I do not think there are any extreme leftist congressmen in the US as well as senators military officers have also visited I have had extensive discussions with them they have never suggested altering the treaties or staying beyond 2000 all of that is noriegas fabrication noriega initiated that campaign there has been no discussion about this not even about the bases remaining past 2000 none of that has occurred continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1169","doctext":"the general command of the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front deems as positive the governments recognition of the fmlns goodwill gestures however we view as a negative that in the governments response there is not a corresponding attitude in this regard we inform 1 the government response tries to undermine our gesture the fmln has never had a policy to attack or harm the civilian population our gestures are a clear contribution to strengthening the space of other political and social forces to allow for their participation in the political negotiation solution process and in the effort to humanize the conflict 2 the government and the armed forces continue to violate human rights bomb civilian populated areas subject the country to a permanent state of siege be it legal or de facto in a constant and systematic manner the government maintains a policy of capturing and torturing leaders of peoples groups maintains sieges and raids harasses the communities of repatriates and sabotages the property of residents in areas under the fmln control in the meantime no step has been taken to investigate and punish the murder of monsignor romero and the massacre of fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation while the trial against the murderers of the jesuit priests has stagnated and the suspects are promoted or sent abroad the government intends to appoint as defense minister the person who gave the order to murder the priests and it allows the reported executioner to live in a luxury apartment 3 we agree with the permanent serious important and reserved character that the negotiation process should have 4 the government is morally and politically compelled to implement as soon as possible goodwill gestures that will permit the exercise of citizens freedoms and cease the daily human rights violations and all forms of aggression aimed at the civilian population 5 we warn that it would be regrettable for the peoples peace and democracy hopes that the government and the armed forces try to harden warmongering positions believing in the mirage of an alleged weakness of the fmln obviously this mistake would only lead to a worsening of the war and would further delay the possibilities of negotiations democratization and peace for el salvador fmln general command signed commander shafik jorge handal commander eduardo sancho commander salvador sanchez ceren commander francisco jovel commander joaquin villalobos issued in el salvador 15 march 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1169","doctext":"The FMLNs general command appreciates the governments acknowledgment of their goodwill gestures but criticizes the lack of a reciprocal attitude from the government They assert that the governments response undermines their efforts and emphasize that the FMLN has never targeted civilians aiming instead to foster political negotiation and humanize the conflict The government and armed forces they claim persist in human rights violations bombing civilian areas imposing sieges capturing and torturing leaders harassing repatriate communities and sabotaging property in FMLNcontrolled areas No action has been taken to investigate or punish the murders of Monsignor Romero or the FENASTRAS massacre and the trial against the murderers of Jesuit priests has stalled with suspects being promoted or sent abroad The government plans to appoint the person who gave the order to murder the priests as defense minister and allows the reported executioner to live in luxury The FMLN stresses the importance of a serious reserved negotiation process and urges the government to implement goodwill gestures to ensure citizens freedoms and halt daily human rights abuses They warn that adopting a hardline stance against the FMLN based on perceived weakness would only intensify the war and delay negotiations democratization and peace in El Salvador This statement is signed by Commanders Shafik Jorge Handal Eduardo Sancho Salvador Sanchez Ceren Francisco Jovel and Joaquin Villalobos in El Salvador on 15 March 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1170","doctext":"pichincha battalion troops have seized letters which were going to be used for extortion and large amounts of war materiel in clashes with the 6th farc front in the border area of the departments of valle del cauca and cauca in the operations that took place on 15 march in the jagual area in corinto municipality in northern cauca 3rd brigade troops killed alonso cortes considered the farcs most important leader in the southwestern part of the country two other guerrillas were also killed in that area the pichincha battalion troops found a cocaine processing laboratory and 35 packages of marijuana begin recording general jose manuel bonnet we demonstrated that the farc is involved in drug trafficking as you saw the seizure of 35 packages of marijuana and of a cocaine processing laboratory in caloto in this same operation shows us that we are facing a subversive group that is also involved in the marijuana business activity end recording on alonso cortes body the troops found a listing of people who were subjected to 1second break in reception noting the amount of money that they were supposed to give to the farc they also found a letter that cortes never sent for a 7second break in reception for having implicated the m19 19 april movement in this military operation called liliana the army seized shotguns pistols one submachine gun and large amounts of ammunition in addition to dynamite and cables for explosives communication equipment dental equipment and clothing for the exclusive use of the military forces","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1170","doctext":"Troops from the Pichincha Battalion have intercepted letters intended for extortion and seized a significant amount of military materiel during conflicts with the 6th FARC Front along the border regions of Valle del Cauca and Cauca departments These operations took place on 15 March in the Jagual area of Corinto municipality northern Cauca where 3rd Brigade troops killed Alonso Cortes a key FARC leader in the countrys southwest Two additional guerrillas were also killed In the same area the battalion troops discovered a cocaine processing lab and 35 packages of marijuana begin recording General Jose Manuel Bonnet We have shown that the FARC is engaged in drug trafficking As demonstrated by the seizure of 35 marijuana packages and a cocaine lab in Caloto this operation reveals that we are confronting a subversive group involved in the marijuana trade end recording On Alonso Cortes body troops found a list of individuals subjected to extortion detailing the sums they were required to pay to the FARC Additionally they discovered an unsent letter implicating the M19 19 April Movement During this military operation named Liliana the army also confiscated shotguns pistols a submachine gun large quantities of ammunition dynamite explosives cables communication devices dental equipment and militaryexclusive clothing","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1171","doctext":"in september 1970 i was in jail with other comrades our jailers did not allow us to read the newspapers not even the ones published by the somozas but we found ways to get a radio and were able to learn of salvador allendes election through the peoples vote we were jail in 1973 when we learned of the brutal coup against the peoples will and democracy radio reports said that planes were bombing la moneda chilean presidential house and we pictured president allende heroically resisting there we did not lose our morale we became indignant and full of courage we thought and felt certain that the chilean people would go on winning because it was their will to be free and sovereign so many years had to pass for us to be here with the chilean people after that came the victory of the revolution in nicaragua that day 19 july 1979 when the victorious people entered managua salvador allende was there struggling side by side with the nicaraguan people i want to outline some views but with the understanding that the current international political picture is extremely complex first of all we respect political and ideological options when we won we sandinists thought that the time had come to develop a different system to give nicaragua what had been denied to it by the imperialist domination sandino epitomized the nicaraguan peoples antiimperialist struggle the first manifestations of which occurred last century sandino advocated not only a struggle against north american intervention but social and economic change he did not put a label on his thoughts but was convinced that to be a true nicaraguan and latin american one had to be antiimperialist and had to advocate social and economic transformations in favor of the people the sandinist front sandinist national liberation front picked up sandinos banners and adopted his still unfinished historical program so after victory we thought that we had to think of a different program for nicaragua we rejected dogmas or schemes with regard to the method of struggle to achieve victory or the model that would be viable for nicaragua in the latin american context we began with three basic tenets a multiparty system a mixed economy and social and economic justice exercising this right we said this is the path and the united states said that is not the path tightly clinging to its imperialistic policy the united states decided to destroy the nicaraguan revolution and organized a military political and economic onslaught you are familiar with this story and its tragic toll of 60000 victims we have been able to defend nicaragua and the gains attained by the revolution because this defense was headed by the nicaraguan people who armed with their conscience and courage took up weapons to defend their homelands sovereignty and territorial integrity continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1171","doctext":"In September 1970 I found myself imprisoned alongside fellow comrades Our captors forbade us from reading newspapers even those controlled by the Somozas but we managed to acquire a radio and heard about Salvador Allendes election through the peoples vote In 1973 still in jail we learned of the violent coup against democracy and the peoples will Radio broadcasts reported that planes were bombing La Moneda the Chilean presidential house and we imagined President Allende heroically resisting Our spirits remained high we were indignant yet emboldened confident that the Chilean people would continue to strive for freedom and sovereignty It took many years for us to join the Chilean people Following that the Nicaraguan revolution triumphed On July 19 1979 as the victorious people entered Managua Salvador Allendes legacy was felt alongside the Nicaraguan struggle Our perspective acknowledges the current complex international political landscape We respect differing political and ideological choices As Sandinists upon our victory we believed it was time to create a new system to provide Nicaragua with what imperialist domination had denied Sandino embodied Nicaraguas antiimperialist struggle which began in the previous century advocating against North American intervention and for social and economic reform He didnt label his ideology but believed that true Nicaraguans and Latin Americans had to be antiimperialists and support social and economic change for the people The Sandinist National Liberation Front adopted Sandinos unfinished program and postvictory we sought a unique approach for Nicaragua We dismissed rigid doctrines or methods for achieving victory or a suitable model for Nicaragua within the Latin American context We started with three core principles a multiparty system a mixed economy and social and economic justice Exercising our right we declared our chosen path which the United States opposed adhering to its imperialistic agenda and attempted to crush the Nicaraguan revolution through military political and economic means This tragic saga claiming 60000 lives is known to you Our defense of Nicaragua and the revolutions achievements was possible because the Nicaraguan people driven by their conscience and bravery took up arms to defend their homelands sovereignty and territorial integrity continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1172","doctext":"the government that takes office on 25 april can rest assured as can many latin american governments that there will never again be another military coup in nicaragua the humble people the peasants and the workers can rest assured that the army will safeguard the fatherlands sovereignty it will not turn the cannons against the workers i never said that the fsln would perpetually remain in the government but that the people would perpetuate themselves in power that i did say others will say that the sandinists made many concessions but if we held elections it was because we were convinced that we could lose a new model in latin america that not only guarantees the existence of democracy but its development and deepening it is democratic to constantly question democracy to refresh strengthen and deepen democracy the cleanest and most observed electoral process is the one that was carried out in nicaragua we have nothing to hide the reporters said that if we won they would leave but since we lost they have stayed on to see if we will surrender power on 25 april although it is true that the fsln suffered an upset in the elections as a political force that has been the vanguard of the process that led the country to democracy independence dignity and sovereignty the fsln is now consolidating the results of democracy it is not true that the revolution has been defeated because it has emerged from the elections stronger i am preparing to act as the opposition alongside the people when i am no longer president on 25 april i am a deputy but i prefer to be in the neighborhoods the factories and the countryside i have told the nicaraguans that we must consolidate this process which means the consolidation of democracy in nicaragua we must be more creative and imaginative than ever because we will face new challenges that will be enriching to us as a revolution to be a clandestine opposition is not the same as to rule from above we will now govern from below and we will defend popular and national interests the return of somozism is not sought the electoral victory does not mean a return of the counterrevolution that continues to threaten nicaragua if the counterrevolution is not disarmed the new government will also have to confront the counterrevolution and we will fight as we never did before the united states lifted the embargo and offered aid to nicaragua we will not be like rightwing extremists who sabotage economic efforts resources have not been offered to a certain party but to all of the people nicaragua not only deserves international cooperation it should be indemnified by the us government we have felt the solidarity of people the world over we have felt the solidarity of the american people who have also been murdered by the counterrevolution in our fatherland i have heard of emotional examples of solidarity such as bryan wilsons who sat in front of a train that ran over him and who tells me he feels proud to be one of the thousands of amputees from the war in nicaragua the blood of chileans americans and europeans was shed in nicaragua i must thank this heroic and exemplary chile for the manner in which it has displayed its fondness for the nicaraguan people through me and i must tell you that today more than ever the solidarity of people who defend the cause of freedom sovereignty democracy and independence is indispensable the future it is said belongs to the people because the present and the past also belong to them the revolution should be refreshed it should be watered with fresh rain only then will the trees turn green and the flowers bloom only then will the revolutionary processes be understood we could talk for hours and hours but this is not the time to talk it is the time to act this visit to chile will be unforgettable for me because of the happiness optimism and confidence reflected in the faces and in the eyes of the chilean people this night will be unforgettable for me therefore i wish to pay homage to those who were examples of latin american dignity and are with us always in chile nicaragua and latin america salvador allende and pablo neruda long live nicaragua","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1172","doctext":"The incoming government on April 25 can be assured as can many Latin American nations that Nicaragua will not experience another military coup The common people peasants and workers can trust that the army will protect the nations sovereignty and will not turn its weapons on them While I never claimed the FSLN would permanently hold the government I did assert that the people would remain in power Some may argue the Sandinistas made many concessions but our decision to hold elections was driven by our belief in the possibility of losing setting a new precedent in Latin America that ensures not only the existence of democracy but its growth and deepening It is democratic to continuously scrutinize democracy to rejuvenate strengthen and deepen it The electoral process in Nicaragua was the cleanest and most scrutinized we have nothing to hide Reporters had said they would leave if we won but since we lost they have stayed to see if we will relinquish power on April 25 Despite the FSLNs electoral setback as a leading force in the nations journey to democracy independence dignity and sovereignty the FSLN is now solidifying democracys outcomes The revolution is not defeated it has emerged stronger from the elections I am preparing to work with the people in opposition after stepping down as president on April 25 Although I am a deputy I prefer to be among the neighborhoods factories and countryside I have urged Nicaraguans to consolidate this process meaning the consolidation of democracy in Nicaragua We must be more creative and imaginative to face new challenges that will enrich us as a revolution Governing from below and defending popular and national interests is different from ruling from above The return of Somozism is not an objective The electoral victory does not signify the counterrevolutions return which still threatens Nicaragua If the counterrevolution is not disarmed the new government will also have to confront it and we will fight harder than ever before The United States has lifted the embargo and offered aid to Nicaragua We will not act like rightwing extremists who sabotage economic efforts Resources have been offered to all the people not just a specific party Nicaragua deserves international cooperation and should be compensated by the US government We have felt global solidarity including from the American people who have also suffered from the counterrevolution in our country I have heard of emotional acts of solidarity such as Bryan Wilsons who was run over by a train and feels proud to be among the thousands of amputees from the Nicaraguan war Blood from Chileans Americans and Europeans was shed in Nicaragua I am grateful to heroic Chile for its fondness for the Nicaraguan people and today more than ever the solidarity of those who defend freedom sovereignty democracy and independence is crucial The future belongs to the people as do the present and the past The revolution needs to be rejuvenated and refreshed like trees turning green and flowers blooming after fresh rain for it to be understood Now is not the time for endless discussions but for action This visit to Chile will be unforgettable due to the happiness optimism and confidence seen in the faces and eyes of the Chilean people This night will be etched in my memory Hence I wish to honor the figures of Latin American dignity who are always with us in Chile Nicaragua and Latin America Salvador Allende and Pablo Neruda Long live Nicaragua","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1173","doctext":"the salvadoran armed forces charged today that a group of guerrillas attacked a contingent of soldiers in the town of victoria northeastern cabanas department from a settlement for displaced persons there were no casualties the armed forces press committee coprefa has stated that the rebels fired m60 machineguns at a patrol of soldiers passing by the santa marta settlement where some 3000 displaced persons live the military report said that the incident took place on 15 march and the soldiers did not answer the fire however the christian committee for displaced salvadorans cripdes denied that there are any armed persons in this settlement where the persons who recently came back from the honduran camp of mesa grande are living tomasa ruiz spokesperson for cripdes said that the charges are a direct threat to the security of the displaced persons in santa marta this does not mean she added that there are no confrontations taking place outside the camp but there are no armed persons inside the camp the armed forces have said that the guerrillas are hiding among the civilian population in order to attack the soldiers on 11 february one adult and four minors were killed and 16 others were wounded when a salvadoran air force helicopter strafed a camp of displaced persons in corral de piedras chalatenango department on that occasion the army said that the guerrillas attacked the government troops from the settlement of refugees who returned to the country late last year after having lived nearly one decade in the honduran camps in addition the armed forces said that three soldiers had been wounded during fighting with the guerrillas in the town of san jose guayabal in the central cuscatlan department these charges were made public on 16 march when the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln announced a suspension of sabotage actions on public transportation business establishments and the telecommunications center as well as attacks on civilian officials the army also maintained that the rebels blew up five electricity posts in san vicente and morazan department in the center and northeastern parts of the country the rebels also harassed soldiers who were guarding an electricity station in a town of santa ana department and a military checkpoint on the bridge over the acelhuate river in aguilares north of san salvador according to the military report these harassment actions by the rebels did not cause any casualties","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1173","doctext":"Today the Salvadoran armed forces accused a group of guerrillas of attacking a soldier contingent in the town of Victoria located in the northeastern Cabanas department from a settlement for displaced persons Fortunately there were no casualties According to the Armed Forces Press Committee COPREFA the rebels utilized M60 machineguns to fire at a patrol of soldiers near the Santa Marta settlement home to around 3000 displaced individuals The military report specified that this altercation occurred on March 15 and the soldiers did not return fire However the Christian Committee for Displaced Salvadorans CRIPDES refuted the presence of armed individuals within this settlement which houses those recently returned from the Honduran camp of Mesa Grande Tomasa Ruiz a spokesperson for CRIPDES remarked that these charges pose a direct threat to the safety of the displaced persons in Santa Marta She clarified that while confrontations might be happening outside the camp there are no armed individuals inside it The armed forces alleged that guerrillas are blending with the civilian population to launch attacks on soldiers On February 11 a Salvadoran air force helicopter strafed a camp of displaced persons in Corral de Piedras Chalatenango department resulting in the deaths of one adult and four minors and injuring 16 others The army claimed that on this occasion guerrillas had attacked government troops from the refugee settlement whose inhabitants had returned from Honduran camps after nearly a decade Additionally the armed forces reported that three soldiers were injured during clashes with guerrillas in San Jose Guayabal central Cuscatlan department These allegations were made public on March 16 coinciding with the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN announcing a halt to sabotage activities targeting public transportation businesses and the telecommunications center as well as attacks on civilian officials The army also reported that the rebels destroyed five electricity posts in San Vicente and Morazan departments located in the central and northeastern regions of the country Furthermore the rebels harassed soldiers guarding an electricity station in a Santa Ana department town and a military checkpoint on the Acelhuate River bridge in Aguilares north of San Salvador Despite these harassment actions by the rebels the military report confirmed that there were no casualties","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1174","doctext":"us vice president dan quayle talked with president daniel ortega during an official lunch and told him that he fully agrees with the need to demobilize and disarm the contras before 25 april to guarantee a normal transition of power to the new government daniel said in a statement to barricada vice president quayle told me they are working on an idea so that the contras are not around by 25 april he stated his political willingness to do this and i believe his position was very constructive when asked what steps will be taken to carry this out he replied we and not only the nicaraguans and central americans but also the united states must now put words into deeds to put the political will into actions that will enable us to disarm and demobilize the contras before that date referring to certain attempts by uno sectors to establish a symmetry between the constitutional armed forces of nicaragua and the contras terrorist forces daniel pointed out no no no nobody has proposed this none of the presidents with whom i have talked thinks along these lines ortega insisted that the conversation with the us vice president had been frank friendly direct and very respectful and that quayle is certain that the transfer of power will be carried out on 25 april he also stated his willingness to cooperate so that nicaragua does not have to live in a far more critical situation than the one it is currently facing in every sector daniel considered the meeting which occurred during lunch as very positive and i find him constructively inclined toward all the efforts that we the nicaraguans have exerted and which culminated with the 25 february elections the president also referred to conversations held during the flight between caracas and santiago de chile with the presidents of spain venezuela costa rica and honduras confirming we all agree that the contras should be immediately disarmed and demobilized ortega talked briefly with quayle yesterday morning during the te deum offered at the metropolitan cathedral for the presidents who were invited to the inauguration of chilean president patricio aylwin when daniel entered the cathedral those attending the te deum applauded him while he greeted the heads of state who were there when quayle entered he approached daniel and greeted him in a friendly manner while the thrilled crowd continued to applaud persons who overheard the brief conversation reported to barricada that quayle told daniel that if he wished to send a message to bush he would deliver it thereby agreeing to wait until an appropriate time to hold their conversation this moment occurred several hours later during the official lunch during the morning daniel also met with members of the political parties opposed to the outgoing pinochet government he explained to them the results of the nicaraguan elections which he described as a tactical defeat but a strategic victory for the fsln shortly afterward the president met with christian democratic party leaders including party president andres zaldivar at this meeting the christian democrats said that the nicaraguan electoral process was clean and open and they praised the fslns fulfillment of its democratic obligations they also praised president ortegas attitude and the widespread international recognition he has obtained in the afternoon president ortega spoke briefly to newsmen after visiting la moneda presidential palace to offer his official greetings to chilean president patricio aylwin i have transmitted the greetings of the nicaraguan people to the chilean people and have made reference to the longstanding friendship that unites the two nations daniel told newsmen on the patio of the la moneda palace the same place where president salvador allende fell fighting for his people on 11 september 1973 it is an honor for me to be here sharing this historical moment with the chilean people i am convinced that we will continue working together with the peoples of the continent to build an independent free latin american fatherland with social and economic justice and with true peace sovereignty and democracy ortega told the journalists who responded with applause","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1174","doctext":"During an official luncheon US Vice President Dan Quayle conversed with President Daniel Ortega and expressed his full support for the demobilization and disarmament of the contras by April 25 to ensure a smooth transfer of power to the new government Ortega mentioned to Barricada that Quayle conveyed his commitment to this plan emphasizing his constructive political stance When asked about the measures to be taken Ortega stated that it is crucial for Nicaragua Central America and the United States to turn these intentions into actions to disarm the contras by the specified date Addressing the attempts by certain UNO factions to equate Nicaraguas constitutional armed forces with the contras terrorist groups Ortega firmly denied any such proposals noting that none of the presidents he spoke with shared that view Ortega described his discussion with Quayle as frank friendly direct and very respectful and highlighted Quayles assurance that the power transition would occur on April 25 along with his willingness to help Nicaragua avoid a more severe crisis Ortega deemed the meeting which took place over lunch as very positive acknowledging Quayles constructive attitude towards Nicaraguas efforts that culminated in the February 25 elections Ortega also mentioned discussions with the presidents of Spain Venezuela Costa Rica and Honduras during the flight from Caracas to Santiago de Chile where they collectively agreed on the immediate disarmament and demobilization of the contras Ortega briefly spoke with Quayle at the metropolitan cathedrals te deum for the presidents attending Chilean President Patricio Aylwins inauguration As Ortega entered the cathedral the attendees applauded and Quayle greeted him warmly Those who overheard their brief conversation reported to Barricada that Quayle offered to relay any message from Ortega to President Bush agreeing to a later more appropriate discussion time which occurred during the official lunch In the morning Ortega met with political party members opposed to the outgoing Pinochet government and explained the Nicaraguan election results characterizing them as a tactical defeat but a strategic victory for the FSLN Ortega also met with Christian Democratic Party leaders including party president Andres Zaldivar who commended the Nicaraguan electoral process and praised Ortegas democratic commitment and international recognition In the afternoon Ortega spoke briefly to reporters after visiting La Moneda presidential palace to greet President Aylwin officially He conveyed the Nicaraguan peoples greetings to the Chilean people and highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two nations Standing on the patio where President Salvador Allende fell on September 11 1973 Ortega expressed his honor in sharing this historical moment and his belief in continued collaboration with the continents peoples to build an independent free Latin American homeland characterized by social and economic justice true peace sovereignty and democracy eliciting applause from the journalists","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1175","doctext":"two individuals shot former government junta member gustavo leigh guzman at point blank range this morning general leigh was attacked at his office at barrio alto his condition is very serious he was hit five times during the attack at around 1100 1500 gmt this morning gen gustavo leigh is being treated at the military hospital interior minister enrique krauss legislators church officials and other authorities visited the hospital to check on leighs condition president patricio aylwin suspended all audiences as a consequence of the savage attack minister secretary of government enrique correa said the attack was tremendously regrettable and condemnable interior under secretary velisario velazco said the group responsible for the attack will be sentenced with maximum severity catholic church authorities legislators from all party blocs businessmen entrepreneurs workers and the public in general condemned the attack terming it a shock against the democratic process doctor francisco alaman said former air force commander leigh is for the time being out of immediate danger of death the other general wounded in the attack retired general enrique ruiz was hit by three bullets and is being treated at the air force hospital so far the military hospital has not released any official report on leighs condition the manuel rodriguez patriotic front autonomous faction has claimed responsibility for the attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1175","doctext":"Two assailants shot former government junta member Gustavo Leigh Guzman at close range this morning General Leigh was ambushed at his office in Barrio Alto and is in critical condition after being struck five times around 1100 1500 GMT He is currently receiving treatment at the military hospital Interior Minister Enrique Krauss along with lawmakers church officials and other dignitaries visited to monitor Leighs status President Patricio Aylwin has canceled all appointments in response to the brutal attack Minister Secretary of Government Enrique Correa condemned the assault as deeply regrettable Interior Under Secretary Velisario Velazco vowed that those responsible would face the harshest penalties The attack has been widely denounced as an affront to democracy by Catholic Church leaders legislators across party lines business leaders workers and the general public Dr Francisco Alaman reported that former Air Force Commander Leigh is currently not in immediate danger of dying Another general injured in the assault retired General Enrique Ruiz suffered three gunshot wounds and is being treated at the Air Force hospital The military hospital has yet to issue an official statement on Leighs condition The Manuel Rodriguez Patriotic Front Autonomous Faction has claimed responsibility for the attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1176","doctext":"daniel solorzano assistant secretary of the ruling guatemalan christian democracy was shot and killed on 21 march by unidentified men the police reported today solorzano who was 45 and the municipal mayor of san pablo san marcos department was found shot in the cabuz river in malacatan municipality the sources said no one knows the motive for the political leaders murder in san marcos a department where the guerrillas have been active in recent days early on the morning of 21 march rebel groups detonated eight bombs in front of the homes of government and municipal officials in this department two people were injured","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1176","doctext":"Daniel Solorzano the assistant secretary of the ruling Guatemalan Christian Democracy was shot and killed by unidentified men on March 21 as reported by the police today Solorzano who was 45 and the mayor of San Pablo in the San Marcos department was discovered dead in the Cabuz River within Malacatan municipality The motive behind the political leaders murder remains unknown in San Marcos where guerrillas have been active recently On the morning of March 21 rebel groups carried out a bombing attack setting off eight bombs in front of the homes of government and municipal officials in this department injuring two people","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1177","doctext":"jaramillo ossa has said that for the past four years he had asked the government for protection that his life was in danger and that he held the government directly responsible for whatever happened to him that is what jaramillo ossa said lemos did you say for the past 4 years reporter that is what jaramillo ossa said that the government was responsible for his safety during the past 4 years he also said that whatever happened from then on would also be blamed on your statement and that the best service you could give the country would be to resign lemos i already replied to a question about my resignation i cannot resign because i am not guilty by resigning i would be admitting my guilt to something i had nothing to do with however i am glad that you mentioned that this has been occurring for the past 4 years i was a journalist four years ago reporter words indistinct made a mistake a few days ago by again linking the up with the farc lemos i prefer not to discuss this topic now i do not think that this is the best time to discuss that subject after this situation has settled i will have to file a formal statement at the attorney generals office where i have been summoned by the up as a government official i am obliged to appear before the attorney generals office to explain my actions but now is not the moment to explain anything reporter question indistinct lemos of course the president is very distressed as we all are we believe this is a terrible there is no justification for something like this to happen it is evident that people who are seeking a goal opposite to that of the government are involved in this the government wants a free electoral process it is committed to that today when we have a completely orderly electoral process it would be absurd illogical irrational and senseless for the government to promote actions that run counter to its goal of ensuring that its term ends in peace and that the elections will take place normally reporter the up has again cast doubt over the governments guarantees for the candidates and the party lemos i believe that the government has done everything humanly possible to guarantee the safety of candidates not only the safety of up members but of all presidential candidates regardless of their affiliation words indistinct in their communique evidence of the fact that dr jaramillos bodyguards reacted and i understand by killing one of the assassins at least that is what i have heard and arrested another one which has been confirmed shows that the government is indeed offering protection therefore dr jaramillo was indeed enjoying government protection just as the other presidential candidates are what happens is that the assassins carry out surprise attacks at a given moment an approaching person can can pull out a weapon and kill whomever he wants there is no 100percent prevention against this this holds true not only in colombia but in many countries in the world the very course of these terrible events of this morning at the aiport show that dr jaramillo was indeed protected reporter the up has just announced that it will file suit against you for this assassination lemos that is fine if the up has any evidence that i am involved in dr jaramillos assassination then it must file suit because otherwise it would be acting as an accomplice to this assassination i believe that suits must be filed by those who suspect that a government official and myself particularly may be involved in the assassination to ensure that the incident is investigated therefore i believe that this is good news amid a sea of bad news that we have heard today reporter words indistinct only responsibility for physical safety but there is also political responsibility you are being accused of political irresponsibility and of not responsibile for physical safety continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1177","doctext":"Jaramillo Ossa has repeatedly requested protection from the government over the past four years claiming his life was in jeopardy and holding the government accountable for any harm that might befall him These are Jaramillo Ossas words Lemos Did you mention four years Reporter Yes Jaramillo Ossa stated that the government was responsible for his protection over the last four years He also mentioned that any future incidents would be blamed on your statement and suggested that your best service to the country would be to resign Lemos Ive already addressed questions about my resignation I cannot resign because I am not guilty Resigning would imply guilt for something I did not commit However I appreciate you highlighting that this has been ongoing for four years during which I was a journalist Reporter Indistinct words Was there a mistake a few days ago linking the UP with the FARC again Lemos I prefer not to discuss this matter now This is not the right time to address that Once this situation is resolved I will provide a formal statement to the Attorney Generals office as summoned by the UP As a government official I must appear before the Attorney General to explain my actions but now is not the time Reporter Indistinct question Lemos Naturally the president is very distressed as we all are We see this as a terrible event with no justification It is clear that those with goals contrary to the government are involved The government is committed to a free electoral process At a time when we have an orderly electoral process it would be absurd and irrational for the government to encourage actions that oppose its goal of ensuring peaceful elections Reporter The UP has again questioned the governments guarantees for the candidates and the party Lemos I believe the government has done everything possible to ensure the safety of all presidential candidates not just UP members Indistinct words According to their communique Dr Jaramillos bodyguards reacted reportedly killing one of the assassins and arresting another which has been confirmed This demonstrates that the government is indeed providing protection Therefore Dr Jaramillo was under government protection just like the other presidential candidates However assassins execute surprise attacks At any moment someone can draw a weapon and kill There is no absolute prevention against this not only in Colombia but in many countries worldwide The events at the airport this morning show that Dr Jaramillo was protected Reporter The UP has announced it will file suit against you for this assassination Lemos That is acceptable If the UP has evidence linking me to Dr Jaramillos assassination they must file suit otherwise they would be complicit in the assassination I believe those who suspect a government official particularly myself of involvement in the assassination should file suit to ensure the incident is investigated Thus I see this as good news amid todays unfortunate events Reporter Indistinct words There is not only physical safety responsibility but also political responsibility You are accused of political irresponsibility in addition to failing to ensure physical safety Continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1178","doctext":"bernardo jaramillo ossa the 36yearold patriotic union up presidential candidate has died from gunshot wounds angelino garzon spokesman for that political organization has reported","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1178","doctext":"Angelino Garzon has announced that Bernardo Jaramillo Ossa the 36yearold UP presidential candidate succumbed to gunshot wounds from an attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1179","doctext":"the colombian teachers federation fecode has just announced it will hold a nationwide 48hour strike to protest the assassination of bernardo jaramillo ossa presidential candidate of the patriotic union up the up coordinating board in uraba has also ordered that a strike by held in that region the national security council will be meeting at the narino palace in bogota in approximately 20 minutes it will be chaired by president virgilio barco protests and disorder have been reported in some areas of bogota a bus was set on fire near the up headquarters there have also protests at the national university and near the central police hospital where jaramillo ossa was taken and died","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1179","doctext":"The Colombian Teachers Federation FECODE has declared a nationwide 48hour strike to protest the murder of Bernardo Jaramillo Ossa the Patriotic Union UP presidential candidate The UP coordinating board in Uraba has also called for a strike in that region The National Security Council will convene at the Narino Palace in Bogota in about 20 minutes chaired by President Virgilio Barco Reports of protests and unrest have emerged in parts of Bogota including a bus being set ablaze near the UP headquarters Demonstrations have also occurred at the National University and near the Central Police Hospital where Jaramillo Ossa was taken and subsequently died","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1180","doctext":"radio cadena nacional has learned that defense minister general oscar botero restrepo has ordered the indefinite confinement of national police and military forces to their barracks they are to stay there until it is clear that the public order situation resulting from the assassination of bernardo jaramillo ossa patriotic union up presidential candidate is under control meanwhile a national security council meeting is taking place at the narino presidential palace the participants are discussing the incidents that disrupted the daily lives of all colombians today when a terrorist killed up president bernardo jaramillo at the el dorado international airport we have also learned that president virgilio barco and government minister carlos lemos simmonds have been in constant contact with the police authorities and the administrative department of security das in an effort to learn all the details following the attack on jaramillo passage indistinct the offices of the das to avoid confusing reports and misinterpretations all reports have been released through through the government ministry which is headed by dr carlos lemos simmonds","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1180","doctext":"Radio Cadena Nacional has discovered that Defense Minister General Oscar Botero Restrepo has mandated that national police and military forces remain confined to their barracks indefinitely This order will persist until public order is restored following the assassination of Bernardo Jaramillo Ossa the Patriotic Union UP presidential candidate Concurrently a National Security Council meeting is in progress at the Narino Presidential Palace where participants are addressing the disturbances caused by the terrorist who killed UP president Bernardo Jaramillo at El Dorado International Airport It has also been revealed that President Virgilio Barco and Government Minister Carlos Lemos Simmonds have been in continuous communication with police authorities and the Administrative Department of Security DAS to gather comprehensive details about the attack on Jaramillo To prevent misinformation and confusion all updates are being disseminated through the Government Ministry led by Dr Carlos Lemos Simmonds","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1181","doctext":"otto sorto milla the soninlaw of general rafael villamariona chief of the salvadoran air force was wounded in an attack in san salvador today and is in serious condition according to military spokesmen and doctors the sources pointed out that sorto milla 25 was machinegunned from a moving vehicle while leaving his home located in the luxurious san francisco neighborhood in southwest san salvador doctors told acanefe that gen villamarionas soninlaw is in serious condition at a private hospital where he was admitted at 1030 1630 gmt but they did not specify where the bullet wounds were or the number of bullets that hit him military spokesmen said that sorto milla had bullet wounds in several parts of the body but they refused to provide more details as long as the police are conducting investigations to capture the assailants gen villamariona considered to be one of the hardline military chiefs of the armed forces was appointed to his present post in january of this year replacing general rafael bustillo who was appointed military attache in israel the salvadoran air force fas played a key role during the last guerrilla military offensive in november 1989 and it was accused by opposition groups humanitarian organizations and the catholic church of indiscriminately bombing poor neighborhoods of the capital to dislodge reported guerrilla redoubts the attack on sorto milla took place a week after the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln suspended its attacks on civilian government employees to contribute to the creation of conditions for the resumption of the dialogue with president alfredo cristianis government official sources have not disclosed who they believe carried out the attack or provided any background information on sorto milla","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1181","doctext":"Otto Sorto Milla the soninlaw of General Rafael Villamariona chief of the Salvadoran Air Force was seriously injured in an attack in San Salvador today according to military spokesmen and doctors The sources noted that the 25yearold Sorto Milla was shot with a machine gun from a moving vehicle as he left his home in the upscale San Francisco neighborhood in southwest San Salvador Doctors informed ACANEFE that General Villamarionas soninlaw is in serious condition at a private hospital where he was admitted at 1030 1630 GMT but they did not disclose the locations or the number of his bullet wounds Military spokesmen mentioned that Sorto Milla sustained bullet injuries in multiple body parts but withheld further details while the police continue their investigation to apprehend the attackers General Villamariona regarded as one of the hardline military leaders of the armed forces was appointed to his current role in January succeeding General Rafael Bustillo who was named military attaché in Israel The Salvadoran Air Force played a significant role during the last guerrilla offensive in November 1989 and faced accusations from opposition groups humanitarian organizations and the Catholic Church of indiscriminately bombing impoverished neighborhoods in the capital to clear out suspected guerrilla strongholds The attack on Sorto Milla occurred a week after the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN halted its attacks on civilian government workers to help create conditions for resuming dialogue with President Alfredo Cristianis government Official sources have not revealed who they suspect carried out the attack or provided any background information on Sorto Milla","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1182","doctext":"amid all the confusion and alarm that today prevails throughout the country what would dr lloreda do to restore public tranquility what is the immediate and most urgent thing to do lloreda juan i believe that security is no longer an academic issue it has become an anguished need for colombia this will probably mean that we will have to make many sacrifices if we want to put a stop to violence within a few years in fact we will have to sacrifice some of the broad and generous freedom we have always enjoyed in this country given these deplorable actions the security issue has become a priority because one cannot live in a society in which its members are continuously threatened this not only refers to dr jaramillo ossas death but also to other deaths that sometimes do not appear where they should meaning the front page of the newspapers a week or two ago the police said that we have had an average of 54 violent deaths per day so far this year if this continues we will have more than 12000 murders in colombia by the time president barco turns over power on 7 august i believe and i think you share the same viewpoint that we have a world record for insecurity and violence therefore we cannot take the risk of allowing the process of moral collapse and the state of insecurity that prevails in the country to continue we must strengthen the state so that it can successfully counter violence the plebiscite and the constituent assembly i have been proposing includes the need for the state to have efficient instruments to counter violent actions this is not like i said in the beginning an academic issue and it is not a proposal presented by idealistic youths it is the expression of a nation that could disappear or lose its freedoms and democracy if we do not act decisively and resolutely this is not a problem between political parties yesterday i presented my government platform and i issued a proposal to dr cesar gaviria regardless of the 27 may electoral results we must reach a patriotic agreement we can now do it in homage to bernardo jaramillo so that the idea of a plebiscite is sponsored thus we will be able to make a thorough institutional reorganization we must sit down and think about colombia rather than electoral leaders and organizations this is the only way we can offer solutions to future generations because the colombian people are now looking to their future with uncertainty and fear reporter thank you dr lloreda you are very kind lloreda thank you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1182","doctext":"Amid the prevailing confusion and fear across the country what measures would Dr Lloreda take to restore public tranquility What is the most immediate and urgent action required Lloreda Juan I believe that security is no longer merely an academic concern it has become a desperate need for Colombia This likely means we will have to endure many sacrifices if we aim to curb violence in the coming years In truth we will need to give up some of the broad and generous freedoms we have always cherished in this country Given these deplorable actions security has become a top priority as living in a society where its members are constantly threatened is untenable This concern extends not only to the death of Dr Jaramillo Ossa but also to other deaths that often do not make the front pages of newspapers A week or two ago the police reported an average of 54 violent deaths per day this year If this trend continues we will witness over 12000 murders by the time President Barco leaves office on August 7 I believe and I think you agree that we hold a global record for insecurity and violence Therefore we cannot risk allowing the moral collapse and the state of insecurity in the country to persist We must fortify the state to effectively combat violence The plebiscite and the constituent assembly I have proposed include the necessity for the state to have efficient tools to counter violent actions As I mentioned earlier this is not an academic issue nor a proposal from idealistic youths It is the voice of a nation that could disappear or lose its freedoms and democracy if we do not take decisive and resolute action This issue transcends political party lines Yesterday I presented my government platform and proposed to Dr Cesar Gaviria that regardless of the May 27 electoral results we must reach a patriotic agreement We can do this in honor of Bernardo Jaramillo by sponsoring the plebiscite idea thus enabling a thorough institutional reorganization We must focus on Colombia rather than electoral leaders and organizations This is the only way we can offer solutions to future generations as the Colombian people now face their future with uncertainty and fear Reporter Thank you Dr Lloreda you are very kind Lloreda Thank you","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1183","doctext":"panamanian foreign minister julio linares announced today that the government had granted safeconducts to five former officials of the deposed regime headed by general manual antonio noriega the five former government officials are presently at the ecuadoran embassy according to the announcement former public works minister rene bultron former labor minister cesar martans former mortgage bank manager julio shaik former tourism institute director bernardo dominguez and former hyraulic resources and electrification institute director ovigildo herrera are the former officials who will be able to travel to ecuador within the next few days linares added that the decision to grant a safeconduct to former democratic revolutionary party legislator luis lucho gomez presently at the cuban embassy has been revoked because he faces charges of kidnapping and physical and psychological torture against the panamanian citizen hernan arias the panamanian foreign minister also rejected the possibility of breaking relations with mexico or peru according to his explanation the situation with cuba is different today panama gave cuban ambassador lazaro mora five days to quit the country because of the unjustified attacks by the cuban government against the national government former panama national bank manager rafael arosemena has taken refuge at the mexican embassy arosemena is charged with allowing a former command staff member of the eliminated panama defense forces fdp to cash checks made out to the bearer for 12 million the former fdp mayors heraclidis sucre medina and gonzalo gonzalez continue to stay at the peruvian embassy in panama they are charged with several crimes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1183","doctext":"Panamanian Foreign Minister Julio Linares announced today that the government has issued safeconduct passes to five former officials from General Manuel Antonio Noriegas ousted regime who are currently at the Ecuadorian embassy The officials include former Public Works Minister Rene Bultron former Labor Minister Cesar Martans former Mortgage Bank Manager Julio Shaik former Tourism Institute Director Bernardo Dominguez and former Hydraulic Resources and Electrification Institute Director Ovigildo Herrera They are expected to travel to Ecuador within the next few days Linares also mentioned that the safeconduct granted to former Democratic Revolutionary Party legislator Luis Lucho Gomez who is now at the Cuban embassy has been revoked due to charges of kidnapping and physical and psychological torture against Panamanian citizen Hernan Arias Additionally Linares dismissed any possibility of severing ties with Mexico or Peru but noted that the situation with Cuba is distinct Panama has given Cuban Ambassador Lazaro Mora five days to leave the country in response to unjustified attacks by the Cuban government against the national government Meanwhile former Panama National Bank Manager Rafael Arosemena has sought refuge at the Mexican embassy facing accusations of enabling a former Panama Defense Forces FDP command staff member to cash bearer checks worth 12 million Former FDP mayors Heraclidis Sucre Medina and Gonzalo Gonzalez remain at the Peruvian embassy in Panama accused of multiple crimes","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1184","doctext":"tension prevailed this evening in the capital after the body of patriotic union up candidate bernardo jaramillo ossa was transferred to the oval room in the national congress where he will lie in state until his funeral on 24 march bogota mayor andres pastrana arango decreed a dry law at noon and suspended classes in private and public elementary and high schools tomorrow 23 march the president attended a security council meeting at natino palace and the military commanders talked with journalists when leaving the premises defense minister oscar botero said that the medellin cartel planned and carried out the assassination upon instructions from pablo escobar gaviria who made a down payment of 300000 pesos to andres arturo gutierrez the assassin hired to perpetrate the crime the assassin a 16yearold youth is recovering from his wounds and in a preliminary declaration to the authorities he confirmed who ordered the assassination moreover das administrative department of security detective edison sanchez mendieta who was wounded this morning at the airport terminal was released this afternoon referring to the way in which the weapon was smuggled into the airport the authorities said that this issue is being thoroughly investigated by security organizations because it could have been assembled inside the premises or smuggled in with the complicity of a maintenance worker riots clashes and the burning of tires and five buses was reported in several higher education centers of bogota such as the free university the pedagogical university the national university and in neighborhoods such as policarpa salavarrieta garces navas and soacha these actions resulted in the wounding of a policeman whose condition is still critical teachers who are members of fecode colombian federation of educators have ordered a twoday strike starting tomorrow banana farm workers in uraba where the assassinated leader worked as a labor lawyer reacted similarly transportation activities have noticeably decreased in the capital since the mayor urged the citizenry to go home early in the evening the assassinated candidates body is currently lying in state in the oval room of the national congress","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1184","doctext":"Tension engulfed the capital this evening following the transfer of the body of Patriotic Union UP candidate Bernardo Jaramillo Ossa to the Oval Room in the National Congress where it will remain until his funeral on March 24 Bogotas Mayor Andres Pastrana Arango declared a dry law at noon and canceled classes in both private and public primary and secondary schools for tomorrow March 23 The president attended a security council meeting at the Natino Palace and military commanders spoke with journalists as they exited Defense Minister Oscar Botero disclosed that the Medellin Cartel orchestrated and executed the assassination under the direction of Pablo Escobar Gaviria who paid 300000 pesos to Andres Arturo Gutierrez the hired assassin The 16yearold assassin is recuperating from his injuries and has preliminarily confirmed to authorities who ordered the killing Additionally DAS Administrative Department of Security detective Edison Sanchez Mendieta injured this morning at the airport terminal was released this afternoon Authorities are thoroughly investigating how the weapon was smuggled into the airport considering the possibility of it being assembled onsite or brought in with the help of a maintenance worker Riots clashes and the burning of tires and five buses were reported at several higher education institutions in Bogota including the Free University the Pedagogical University and the National University as well as in neighborhoods like Policarpa Salavarrieta Garces Navas and Soacha These incidents resulted in the critical wounding of a policeman Members of FECODE Colombian Federation of Educators have called for a twoday strike starting tomorrow and banana farm workers in Uraba where the assassinated leader had worked as a labor lawyer have reacted similarly Transportation in the capital has significantly declined since the mayor urged citizens to return home early in the evening The body of the slain candidate currently lies in state in the Oval Room of the National Congress","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1185","doctext":"according to a bogota metropolitan police provisional report public order disturbances resulting from the murder of patriotic union up candidate bernardo jaramillo ossa have resulted in the death of one 10th infantry brigade soldier the injuring of two policemen the arrest of over 120 people and the destruction of five public buses official spokesmen of the metropolitan police have reported that during disturbances in the policarpa neighborhood 10th infantry brigade soldier arturo bernal was shot to death meanwhile policemen gabriel horacio garay and henry moreno ramirez were injured in other sectors of bogota the policemen who suffered various injuries were taken to a police hospital also during clashes at policarpa boza and izu neighborhoods and downtown bogota five public buses were burned causing losses in the millions the police spokesmen also told this radio station that at least 120 people were detained during the night and early this morning during the various disturbances however the spokesmen stated the public order situation is under control in the special district area where strict security measures a dry law school closures the confinement of troops to their barracks and other measures have been adopted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1185","doctext":"According to a preliminary report by the Bogota Metropolitan Police public disturbances following the assassination of Patriotic Union UP candidate Bernardo Jaramillo Ossa have led to the death of a 10th Infantry Brigade soldier injuries to two policemen over 120 arrests and the destruction of five public buses Official police spokesmen reported that during the unrest in the Policarpa neighborhood 10th Infantry Brigade soldier Arturo Bernal was fatally shot Meanwhile policemen Gabriel Horacio Garay and Henry Moreno Ramirez sustained injuries in other parts of Bogota and were taken to a police hospital Additionally during clashes in the Policarpa Boza and Izu neighborhoods and downtown Bogota five public buses were set ablaze resulting in significant financial losses Police spokesmen also informed this radio station that at least 120 individuals were detained overnight and into the early morning amid the disturbances However they assured that the public order situation is now under control in the special district area where stringent security measures including a dry law school closures troop confinement to barracks and other precautions have been implemented","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1186","doctext":"diego montana cuellar president of the patriotic union up has received a letter signed by pablo escobar gaviria in which he emphatically denies any participation in the assassination of bernardo jaramillo ossa the letter which carries escobar gavirias signature and fingerprint was also sent to the medellin media in his letter to the up escobar gaviria stated i always liked admired and respected bernardo jaramillo escobar gaviria disclosed that he met several times to intercede with gonzalo rodriguez gacha to ensure that jaramillo ossas life would be respected escobar gaviria added this can be confirmed by many members of jaramillo ossas political movement and even by some of his das administrative department of security bodyguards who were witnesses at those meetings sentence as heard in his letter to montana cuellar escobar gaviria said he was amazed by how easily and quickly the government has found someone to blame state security agency spokesmen said on 22 march that they have proof linking escobar gaviria to the assassination the associated press ap has also received telephone calls in which an alleged spokesmen of the medellin cartel claimed responsibility for the assassination of jaramillo ossa in his letter to the up escobar gaviria disavows those calls stating why should i attack someone who was firmly opposed to colombia surrendering to the united states","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1186","doctext":"Diego Montana Cuellar the president of the Patriotic Union UP received a letter from Pablo Escobar Gaviria wherein Escobar vehemently denied any involvement in the assassination of Bernardo Jaramillo Ossa The letter which bore Escobar Gavirias signature and fingerprint was also sent to the media in Medellin In his correspondence with the UP Escobar Gaviria expressed his admiration and respect for Jaramillo revealing that he had met with Gonzalo Rodriguez Gacha multiple times to advocate for Jaramillo Ossas safety Escobar stated that this could be corroborated by numerous members of Jaramillo Ossas political faction and some of his bodyguards from the Administrative Department of Security DAS who were present during those discussions Escobar Gaviria also expressed his surprise at how swiftly the government had assigned blame On March 22 state security agency officials claimed they had evidence connecting Escobar Gaviria to the assassination Additionally the Associated Press AP received phone calls from alleged representatives of the Medellin Cartel taking responsibility for Jaramillo Ossas murder However in his letter to the UP Escobar Gaviria repudiated these claims questioning why he would attack someone who was staunchly against Colombia capitulating to the United States","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1187","doctext":"in view of the continuing wave of crimes and terrorist attacks the peruvian government today declared a state of emergency in lima and the neighboring port of callao to safeguard the elections scheduled for 8 april this year the interior ministry has issued a communique announcing that police forces throughout the country have been absolutely forbidden from taking leave inamobilidad absoluta to protect political candidates and citizens in general","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1187","doctext":"Due to the ongoing surge of crimes and terrorist activities the Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency in Lima and the nearby port of Callao to ensure the safety of the elections set for April 8 this year The Interior Ministry has released a statement indicating that police forces nationwide are absolutely forbidden from taking leave inamobilidad absoluta to protect political candidates and citizens at large","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1188","doctext":"it was reported today that members of the peasant defense patrol killed with clubs and machetes three peasants allegedly involved with terrorists and kidnapped 17 others in a town of the andean province of ayacucho 576 km southeast of lima witnesses told the police that at least 300 militiamen from the vichos and condoray districts 17 km from ayacucho attacked the santa barbara village early on 15 march and overpowered the residents with machetes and clubs witnesses said that the militia members killed brothers efrain isaac and maximo prado on charges of being linked with shining path terrorists and kidnapped 17 alleged shining path terrorists who were taken to an unknown place according to the police at least 40 members of the peasant defense patrol from vichos and condoray died in a clash with terrorists in january the terrorists then headed for the neighboring town of santa barbara where peasants allegedly helped them the source said that if the charge made by the peasants is proven to be true the reason for the attack could be in retaliation for the great number of peasant defense patrol members killed two months ago the socalled peasant defense patrols were created by the army four years ago to struggle against shining path terrorists in distant places which lack security forces the national police have reported that a large number of people apparently died in a clash between a police patrol and a column of terrorists in the interior of the andean province of tarma 350 km east of lima the source said the firefight early yesterday lasted several hours and that it was not possible to know how many people died in the clash due to the poor communications systems senator enrique bernalez who specializes in political violence today reported that terrorism has claimed the lives of at least 607 peruvian so far this year including civilians and military","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1188","doctext":"Today it was reported that members of the peasant defense patrol armed with clubs and machetes killed three peasants and kidnapped 17 others in a town in Ayacucho province 576 km southeast of Lima According to witnesses around 300 militiamen from Vichos and Condoray districts located 17 km from Ayacucho launched an early morning attack on Santa Barbara village on March 15 overwhelming the residents with their weapons The militia members allegedly killed brothers Efrain Isaac and Maximo Prado accusing them of connections with Shining Path terrorists and abducted 17 others suspected of being Shining Path members transporting them to an undisclosed location Police reported that in January at least 40 peasant defense patrol members from Vichos and Condoray were killed in a confrontation with terrorists Following that incident the terrorists moved to the nearby town of Santa Barbara where the locals supposedly aided them The source indicated that if the peasants accusations are confirmed the attack might have been in retaliation for the high number of patrol members killed two months prior The army established the peasant defense patrols four years ago to combat Shining Path terrorists in remote areas lacking security forces The national police also reported a significant number of casualties in a clash between a police patrol and terrorists in Tarma province 350 km east of Lima The source mentioned that the firefight which began early yesterday lasted several hours and due to inadequate communication systems the exact number of fatalities remains unknown Senator Enrique Bernalez an expert on political violence stated today that terrorism has resulted in at least 607 deaths in Peru this year encompassing both civilians and military personnel","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1189","doctext":"residents of the countrys northern region have reported new mass infiltrations of contras from honduras who penetrate deeply into the mountains to continue sowing terror among the areas inhabitants according to marvin flores political secretary of the sandinist front sandinist national liberation front peasants have reported that contras are infiltrating through jicaro and murra and that they steal kidnap and murder anyone who does not cooperate with their vandalism he added that another objective of the contra groups is to attack positions of the sandinist peoples army as part of the plan not to surrender their weapons when the time comes for them to demobilize as stipulated in the agreements signed by the central american presidents the inhabitants of jicaro and murra and the peoples militias have stepped up the revolutionary surveillance in view of the presence of contra groups led by rebel leaders dimas oscar and green","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1189","doctext":"In the northern part of the country residents have reported significant incursions of contras from Honduras who infiltrate deep into the mountains spreading fear among the locals Marvin Flores the political secretary of the Sandinist Front stated that peasants have observed contras entering through Jicaro and Murra engaging in theft kidnapping and murder against those who resist their actions He also mentioned that these contra groups aim to attack Sandinist Peoples Army positions as part of their strategy to avoid disarming when the time comes for their demobilization as agreed upon by Central American presidents In response the residents of Jicaro and Murra along with the peoples militias have intensified their revolutionary surveillance due to the presence of contra groups led by rebel leaders Dimas Oscar and Green","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1190","doctext":"a car full of dynamite exploded in front of the economy ministry in lima today killing one person and injuring five others the police reported that several other explosions were heard throughout the city the shock wave of the car bomb shattered the windows on many of the 12 floors of the economy ministry and neighboring buildings according to eyewitnesses the national police reported that the person who died has not yet been identified while the people who were injured had been selling trinkets around the building according to initial reports police officers guarding the economy ministry were not injured passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1190","doctext":"A vehicle loaded with dynamite detonated in front of Limas economy ministry today resulting in one fatality and five injuries Authorities noted that numerous other blasts were also detected throughout the city The shockwave from the car bomb broke windows on many floors of the 12story economy ministry and adjacent buildings as eyewitnesses recounted The national police mentioned that the deceased individual has not yet been identified while the injured were street vendors selling items near the building Initial reports indicate that officers stationed at the economy ministry were unharmed","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1191","doctext":"the maoist shining path terrorist organization and the tupac amaru revolutionary movement mrta are staging attacks in an attempt to make the people boycott the 8 april peruvian elections a bomb exploded early this morning near the house of health minister paul caro gamarra caros wife said that the house which is in the port of el callao lacks police protection the headquarters of the centerrightist democratic front fredemo whose presidential candidate is the writer mario vargas llosa was bombed last night the mrta claimed the attack through leaflets left at the scene the mrta also planted explosives and left leaflets beside five fredemo placards forty members of fredemo were at the headquarters which is on an important lima avenue when the attack occurred nobody was injured david cifuentes a deputy candidate of the ruling american popular revolutionary alliance apra today said that there is a terrorist plot to kill the presidential candidates on 14 march cifuentes escaped unharmed from an attack on the car in which he was travelling his bodyguard died in the attack which occurred 40 km from the city of cajamarca the terrorists placed big stones at a curve in the road which caused the vehicle to run off the road the attackers then opened fire on the car cifuentes fell out of the vehicle and broke his arm in two places and is now in hospital shining path members recently murdered 19 people including 10 children in a small village near huancayo city 415 km south of lima this act clearly shows that the maoists are determined to continue killing and destroying some 300 people were murdered by the shining path during the boycott of the municipal elections on 12 november 1989 the attacks perpetrated by the mrta last night belies the alleged announcement that they will cease to use violence this announcement was published by a local newspaper two days ago united left deputy gustavo espinosa in a statement to the daily onda said that if the mrta is truly seeking a political way to turn in their weapons they would contribute to the pacification of the country however espinosa said that one cannot consider an end to the violence until there is more proof of their announcement during the past 10 years the shining path and the mrta have perpetrated more than 16000 attacks which have caused damage estimated at 10000 this estimate was prepared by the congressional commission in charge of assessing the effects and causes of political violence in peru during president alan garcias term of office the terrorists have perpetrated 10621 attacks which represents an average of more than six attacks per day during his five years in power fatal victims of political violence amount to approximately 19000 of which 700 have died during 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1191","doctext":"The Maoist Shining Path terrorist organization and the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA are orchestrating attacks to urge citizens to boycott the Peruvian elections on April 8 Early this morning a bomb detonated near the house of Health Minister Paul Caro Gamarra Caros wife mentioned that their house located in the port of El Callao lacks police security Last night the headquarters of the CenterRightist Democratic Front FREDEMO whose presidential candidate is writer Mario Vargas Llosa was bombed The MRTA claimed responsibility for the attack through leaflets left at the scene and also planted explosives alongside five FREDEMO placards During the attack forty members of FREDEMO were present at the headquarters on a major Lima avenue but no one was hurt David Cifuentes a deputy candidate of the ruling American Popular Revolutionary Alliance APRA declared today that there is a terrorist conspiracy to assassinate the presidential candidates On March 14 Cifuentes narrowly escaped an attack on his car 40 km from Cajamarca city though his bodyguard was killed The terrorists had placed large stones on a curve in the road causing the vehicle to veer off after which the attackers opened fire Cifuentes fell out of the car breaking his arm in two places and is currently hospitalized Recently Shining Path members killed 19 people including 10 children in a small village near Huancayo city 415 km south of Lima This brutal act underscores the Maoists resolve to persist in their campaign of murder and destruction Approximately 300 individuals were murdered by the Shining Path during the municipal election boycott on November 12 1989 The MRTAs attacks last night contradict their alleged announcement to cease violence which was reported by a local newspaper two days ago United Left deputy Gustavo Espinosa told the daily Onda that if the MRTA genuinely seeks a political resolution to disarm they would aid in pacifying the nation However Espinosa stated that an end to violence cannot be considered until there is more evidence of their declaration Over the past 10 years the Shining Path and the MRTA have executed over 16000 attacks causing damages estimated at 10000 according to a congressional commission evaluating the impacts and causes of political violence in Peru During President Alan Garcias administration terrorists have carried out 10621 attacks averaging more than six per day over his fiveyear term Political violence has claimed approximately 19000 lives with 700 fatalities occurring in 1990 alone","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1192","doctext":"in previous broadcasts we reported honduran troop incursions into salvadoran territory we have received new reports of such incursions honduran troops entered 2 km inside salvadoran territory in zancudo village in the area of sabanetas canton perquin jurisdiction at 1200 on 19 march they took 22yearold gilberto molasco son of patricio rodriguez and 17yearold andres argueta son of emimesio argueta they were taken from their homes and their whereabouts are unknown on 17 march the troops arrived in palo blanco village and they searched the house of leonor veliz threating to capture her son cristiano benitez they beat him up accusing him of being a guerrilla and they stole their documents and money they also told them not to report the action to the red cross threating to kill them if they did so the residents of these border villages issue an appeal to the international human rights organizations because they are concerned about the fate of the two youths captured by honduran army troops","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1192","doctext":"Previously we reported on Honduran troops entering Salvadoran territory Recent updates confirm more such incursions On March 19 at noon Honduran troops advanced 2 km into Salvadoran land reaching Zancudo village in the Sabanetas canton Perquin jurisdiction They kidnapped 22yearold Gilberto Molasco son of Patricio Rodriguez and 17yearold Andres Argueta son of Emimesio Argueta Their current location is unknown Earlier on March 17 these troops arrived in Palo Blanco village where they searched Leonor Velizs house and threatened to capture her son Cristiano Benitez They beat him accusing him of being a guerrilla and stole documents and money from the family They also warned them against reporting the incident to the Red Cross threatening death if they did Concerned residents of these border villages are calling on international human rights organizations to help locate the two youths taken by the Honduran army troops","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1193","doctext":"the national police have reported that the patriotic liberation front frente patriotico de liberacion bombed three important public buildings in lima today causing a lot of property damage but no casualties a police source reported that groups from this new terrorist movement attacked the city hall of san juan de miraflores on the outskirts of lima an electrolima lima electric power enterprise office and an entelperu national telecommunications enterprise of peru office in the miraflores and surco districts of lima the source added this new terrorist organization wants to intimidate the people to prevent them from exercising their right to vote on election day 8 april in these elections the people will elect the president of the republic two vice presidents 180 deputies and 60 senators it is believed that at least 10 million peruvians will vote up to now the police have attributed the most serious attacks and crimes to the maoist shining path group and the marxist tupac amaru revolutionary movement mrta the shining path and the mrta are responsible for the deaths of at least 700 people this year including a dozen candidates for congressional seats and regional assemblies and some thirty members of the security forces","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1193","doctext":"The national police have announced that the patriotic liberation front frente patriotico de liberacion carried out bombings on three significant public buildings in Lima today resulting in substantial property damage but no injuries A police source stated that groups from this emerging terrorist faction targeted the city hall of San Juan de Miraflores on the outskirts of Lima an Electrolima Lima Electric Power Enterprise office and an Entelperu National Telecommunications Enterprise of Peru office in the Miraflores and Surco districts The source further explained that this new terrorist organization aims to intimidate the population and deter them from voting on the upcoming election day April 8 In these elections citizens will choose the president two vice presidents 180 deputies and 60 senators with an estimated 10 million Peruvians expected to vote So far the police have attributed the most severe attacks and crimes to the Maoist Shining Path group and the Marxist Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA These groups the Shining Path and the MRTA are held responsible for the deaths of at least 700 individuals this year including a dozen candidates for congressional seats and regional assemblies as well as around thirty security force members","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1194","doctext":"according to official gn reports venezuela where banking is losely controlled and no laws against money laundering exist a system or department of financial investigations is to be established gn commander general manuel ibedaca romero agreed to talk about the topic during a recent interview with el nacional ojeda general much has been said about venezuelas alleged vulnerabilty to the international drug trafficking cartels is this true is there a danger that venezuela could become an operational base for the cocaine mafia is it true that heavy investments have been detected near the border and other areas of the country with money of which no one knows the source what is being done to control this flow of capital ibedaca i share this concern it is very simple when you are in a building or a house and there are problems in your neighbors house this of course directly affects you because of the unrest because there might be an uncomfortable situation where for example you might have to testify ibedaca thus begins his explanations with a simple easytounderstand domestic analogy he admits that venezuela is in a situation that should really catch our attention because venezuela borders colombia and we know that coca is produced mainly in bolivia peru ecuador and is processed in colombia colombia is americas great cocaine laboratory drug traffickers have recently suffered hard setbacks through recent actions by the colombian army and national police in which the heads of these organizations have been killed and great amounts of money and cocaine and a number of airplanes have been seized to transport what is left they will of course have to look for a better place and this is where we have several vulnerabilities ojeda like what ibedaca the extensive border the plains near it with clandestine landing strips the proximity to easytouse ports and airports through the antidrug trafficking services and together with the disip directorate of intelligence and prevention services and the metropolitan police we have a plan and we have taken definite actions to fight it aware of this we have established a system of investment controls in these states near colombia we are receiving reports of property registrations but we need to take more effective measures because we need greater control and supervision in this area especially commercial operations in 1986 three years after the drug law went into effect the gns antidrug division made a record confiscation of 29698 kilos of marijuana nearly 30 tons a figure that dropped significantly in 1988 and increased in 1989 since it was founded by general german sepulveda sierra this office has been in charge of coordinating and planning actions that the gn develops against drug trafficking even though it is limited by the drug law as an adjunct to the tribunals in other words the files must be turned over to the judicial technical police ptj it is currently called the directorate of the services against drug trafficking and is directed by brigadier general ramon guillen davila who also agreed to talk to el nacional guillen the fight against drugs has been a job of the gn during all of its existence i have been in it since i was a sublieutenant now it is called the modern crime and one of the most difficult wars to fight ojeda precisely because of that war the big colombian traffickers have proposed to their countrys government formulas to achieve peace and retire from the drug business are these proposals from the drug cartels sincere we asked the general guillen i think that it is only a strategy to gain time and seek their own solutions it is not strange that they are pretending to turn venezuela into an operational base there is democracy and liberty of movement and investment here in just san antonio del tachira there are 76 exchange houses and only one meets the requirements of the law when we have pressured the peracal tax registry we got complaints from a lot of people the venezuelan air and highway system is very favorable to them neighboring countries connect with europe through venezuela a lot of merchandise goes through in transit and when they seize a shipment what they say is that the airplane came from venezuela continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1194","doctext":"According to official reports from the National Guard GN in Venezuela where banking regulations are lax and there are no stringent antimoney laundering laws a financial investigations department is set to be established GN Commander General Manuel Ibedaca Romero discussed this in a recent interview with El Nacional When asked about Venezuelas alleged vulnerability to international drug cartels and the possibility of the country becoming a cocaine mafia base Ibedaca acknowledged the concern He compared the situation to having a problematic neighbor implying that instability in Colombia a major cocaine processor could affect Venezuela Despite recent successes by Colombian forces against drug traffickers these groups might seek new bases and Venezuelas extensive borders remote landing strips and accessible ports create vulnerabilities Ibedaca noted the cooperation between antidrug services the Directorate of Intelligence and Prevention Services DISIP and the Metropolitan Police in combating this issue Investment controls have been established in states near Colombia and property registrations are monitored but more effective measures are needed for commercial operations He mentioned a significant marijuana confiscation in 1986 by the GNs antidrug division a record that has fluctuated over the years This division founded by General German Sepulveda Sierra coordinates GNs antidrug actions despite being limited by the drug law which requires case files to be handed over to the Judicial Technical Police PTJ Now led by Brigadier General Ramon Guillen Davila the division continues its efforts against drug trafficking Guillen who has been involved in antidrug operations since he was a sublieutenant described the drug war as a modern and challenging battle He expressed skepticism about the sincerity of peace proposals from major Colombian traffickers suggesting they might be buying time and considering Venezuela as a potential operational base due to its democratic environment and free movement In San Antonio del Táchira alone only one of 76 exchange houses complies with the law indicating regulatory challenges Venezuelas favorable air and highway systems and its connectivity to Europe make it an attractive transit route for drug shipments often leading to claims that intercepted planes originated from Venezuela","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1195","doctext":"the attacks on five offices of the democratic front fredemo which is headed by mario vargas llosa on the office of the ruling american popular revolutionary alliance apra and against one telephone exchange two banks one store and one movie theater show that terrorism in peru continues to be used in an attempt to boycott the 8 april elections one girl was wounded during the explosions that occurred in lima yesterday and four individuals were arrested while looting two shoe stores and a market and urging people to join them the attacks seriously damaged the offices of the political parties especially that of the fredemo but no one was injured the pagina libre newspaper today reported that seven alleged members of the movement of the revolutionary left mir were arrested in the city of trujillo 570 km north of lima the mir is a faction of the proguevara tupac amaru revolutionary movement mrta the maoist shining path terrorist organization has called for an armed strike a strike under threat of death in lima tomorrow this is the third armed strike to be called by this organization so far this month a 48hour armed strike was called in ayacucho the birthplace of the shining path organization and the other one in huanta president alan garcia yesterday delivered 170 patrol cars to the national police he urged the police to resolutely face the increasing wave of terrorism and to make use of all available resources the national police yesterday commissioned a squad of 16 motorcycles to patrol the city and to go directly to the sites of attacks it is expected that subversives will increase the number of attacks in a wave of terror before the elections and this is why the police and military forces have been put on alert about 100000 policemen have been put on alert throughout the country following the murder last week of four candidates for deputies an apra leader and the managers of several businesses in lima and other cities lima and callao have been placed in a state of emergency which means that individual guarantees have been suspended yesterday ayacucho was left in darkness after a shining path attack at least three people were killed several were wounded and various arrests were made by the police yesterday was the most violent day in ayacucho since last november when municipal elections were held the elections were then annulled because of the high number of null and blank votes last week in huancayo 415 km southeast of lima an apra candidate for deputy was murdered yesterday an individual was wounded when a car bomb exploded causing extensive material damage yesterday in chiclayo in northern peru a bomb was thrown at the house of fredemo candidate for deputy miguel angel bartra who was not in the house at the time in la libertad department a terrorist group took over the guadalupito town early yesterday morning in an effort to find the local apra secretary general and the towns mayor when the terrorists could not find them they blew up the offices of the municipality and the power station causing an outage in the zone the strikes affecting 100000 workers in the country continue and the strikers have rejected the labor truce until the elections are over that had been requested by interior minister agustin mantilla mantilla said that the strikes are bordering on the seditious and the criminal in the last 10 years political violence in peru has caused 19000 deaths of which 700 have occurred so far this year","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1195","doctext":"The recent attacks on five offices of the Democratic Front Fredemo led by Mario Vargas Llosa the office of the ruling American Popular Revolutionary Alliance APRA a telephone exchange two banks one store and a movie theater illustrate that terrorism in Peru is persistently employed to sabotage the upcoming 8 April elections Yesterdays explosions in Lima injured one girl and four people were arrested while looting two shoe stores and a market attempting to incite others to join them The political party offices particularly Fredemos suffered significant damage though no one was hurt The Pagina Libre newspaper reported today that seven suspected members of the Movement of the Revolutionary Left MIR were detained in Trujillo 570 km north of Lima The MIR is an offshoot of the proGuevara Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement MRTA The Maoist Shining Path terrorist group has declared an armed strike in Lima tomorrow marking the third such strike this month A 48hour armed strike was previously declared in Ayacucho the Shining Paths birthplace and another in Huanta President Alan Garcia handed over 170 patrol cars to the national police yesterday urging them to confront the escalating terrorism using all available means The national police also deployed a squad of 16 motorcycles to patrol and respond to attack sites Anticipating an increase in terrorist attacks ahead of the elections police and military forces are on high alert Approximately 100000 policemen are on standby nationwide following the recent assassination of four deputy candidates an APRA leader and several business managers in Lima and other cities Lima and Callao are now under a state of emergency suspending individual rights Ayacucho was plunged into darkness yesterday after a Shining Path attack resulting in at least three deaths several injuries and numerous arrests by the police This marked the most violent day in Ayacucho since last Novembers municipal elections which were annulled due to a high number of invalid votes Last week in Huancayo 415 km southeast of Lima an APRA deputy candidate was murdered Yesterday a car bomb exploded injuring one person and causing extensive material damage In Chiclayo northern Peru a bomb was hurled at the house of Fredemo deputy candidate Miguel Angel Bartra who fortunately was not home In La Libertad department a terrorist group seized the town of Guadalupito early yesterday in search of the local APRA secretarygeneral and the mayor Failing to find them the terrorists destroyed the offices of the municipality and the power station leading to a blackout in the area Strikes involving 100000 workers persist with strikers rejecting Interior Minister Agustin Mantillas call for a labor truce until the elections are concluded Mantilla condemned the strikes as nearing seditious and criminal behavior Over the past decade political violence in Peru has claimed 19000 lives with 700 deaths occurring this year alone","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1196","doctext":"there was an exchange of gunfire this morning at puerto obaldia near the colombian border which left two persons dead and one missing according to preliminary reports one of the persons killed was a member of the public forces but he has not yet been identified the other person killed was a colombian","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1196","doctext":"This morning an exchange of gunfire occurred in Puerto Obaldia close to the Colombian border resulting in the deaths of two individuals and one person missing Early reports suggest that one of the deceased was a member of the public forces though his identity remains unknown The other fatality was identified as a Colombian in the attack","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1197","doctext":"the reformist sector of the leftist patriotic union up today resigned from the partys national coordinating board creating an unprecedented crisis in its five years of political life during the second day of its plenum twelve of its 20 members including up president diego montana cuellar resigned from the national coordinating board which also includes activists of the communist party of colombia pcc according to sources close to the up the reformist faction resigned from the coordinating board because it believes that what is needed in colombia is a broad social democratic movement such as that advocated by up presidential candidate bernardo jaramillo ossa who was assassinated on 22 march the leftist sources consulted by efe indicated today that the possibility of participating in the 27 may presidential elections at least with a joint up and pcc candidate is growing more distant while the ups reformist faction rejects the armed path as a means to achieve power the sector known as the radicals in other words the eight members who did not resign from the coordinating board agree on using different forms of struggle including guerrilla struggle the eight members who did not resign belong to the pcc in addition to montana leaders angelino garzon guillermo banguero alberto rojas puyo julio santana and luis emiro valencia were among those who resigned at the same time 12 members of the national committee another section of the party also resigned they are also from the reformist faction the friction with the reformists or perestroyka supporters began on 28 march the first day of sessions of the plenum when angelino garzon charged that the pcc had intercepted jaramillo ossas letters another reason for the division within the colombian left was the not very favorable results in the 11 march legislative and municipal elections when the up and the pcc lost several seats in the colombian congress up to 22 march the day when jaramillo was assassinated he was the single presidential candidate of the up and the pcc but after his death both parties agreed to hold a plenum to decide whether they will participate in the elections","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1197","doctext":"Today the reformist faction of the leftist Patriotic Union UP resigned from the partys national coordinating board marking an unprecedented crisis in its fiveyear political history On the plenums second day twelve out of twenty members including UP President Diego Montana Cuellar stepped down from the board which also comprises activists from the Communist Party of Colombia PCC Sources close to the UP suggest that the reformist group left the board because they advocate for a broad social democratic movement in Colombia similar to the vision promoted by UP presidential candidate Bernardo Jaramillo Ossa who was assassinated on March 22 Leftist sources consulted by EFE noted today that the likelihood of participating in the May 27 presidential elections with a joint UP and PCC candidate is diminishing The UPs reformist faction opposes using armed struggle to gain power in contrast to the socalled radicalsthe eight members who did not resignwho support various forms of struggle including guerrilla warfare These eight members are affiliated with the PCC Alongside Montana leaders Angelino Garzon Guillermo Banguero Alberto Rojas Puyo Julio Santana and Luis Emiro Valencia were among those who resigned Concurrently twelve members of the national committee another party section also resigned they too are from the reformist camp Tensions with the reformists or perestroika supporters began on March 28 the first day of the plenum when Angelino Garzon accused the PCC of intercepting Jaramillo Ossas letters Another cause of the split within the Colombian left was the poor performance in the March 11 legislative and municipal elections where the UP and the PCC lost several congressional seats Until March 22 the day of Jaramillos assassination he was the sole presidential candidate for both the UP and the PCC Following his death both parties agreed to convene a plenum to decide on their participation in the upcoming elections","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1198","doctext":"obvious progress has been made in solving the regional conflict in central america venezuelan president carlos andres perez will mediate a meeting in caracas between salvadoran rebels and a government delegation confidential negotiations between guatemalan guerrillas and representatives of the national reconciliation commission will also be held in the norwegian capital oslo listen what our commentator leonid levcheko has to say these two meetings have one point in common both have been made possible thanks to the initiative and the mediation of the most diverse circles which are interested in putting out the fire in central america the caracas meeting coincides with the start today of the official visit by salvadoran president alfredo cristiani venezuelan chief of state carlos andres perez who welcomed cristiani has already held talks with the salvadoran rebels delegation the venezuelan chief of state will act as mediator in the dialogue between the salvadoran government and the rebels when they sit at the negotiating table the oslo meeting was conceived at the initiative of the lutheran and catholic churches this is a big advance if one considers that the first and last direct negotiations between the guatemalan government and the guerrillas took place in october 1987 in spain they were then suspended and never resumed passage indistinct but it has not been easy to advance toward national reconciliation in all the countries involved in the central american conflict before the esquipulas agreement was signed in 1967 by the central american presidents many international forces which hindered a solution were involved in the central american conflict the military chiefs of el salvador and guatemala also rejected the negotiation process assuming that they could defeat the rebel movement in fact during 10 years of civil war more than 70000 people have been killed in el salvador and in nearly 30 years of conflict in guatemala more than 100000 have been killed it is obvious that the fratricidal war is absurd both in el salvador and in guatemala it is time that following the example of nicaragua other countries contribute to restore peace in the area this is why the reports coming from caracas and oslo have been greeted with great interest it is clear that a just solution is possible in central america if only the principles of international law are strictly followed and the countries sovereignty is respected by not meddling in the internal affairs of other states this is the essence of the soviet view on central america","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1198","doctext":"Significant strides have been made towards resolving the conflict in Central America Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez is set to mediate a meeting in Caracas between Salvadoran rebels and a government delegation Confidential discussions between Guatemalan guerrillas and representatives of the National Reconciliation Commission are also scheduled to take place in Oslo Norway Our commentator Leonid Levcheko notes that these meetings share a common factor they were facilitated by various groups committed to quelling the unrest in Central America The Caracas talks coincide with the official visit of Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani President Perez who welcomed Cristiani has already conferred with the Salvadoran rebels delegation and will mediate the discussions between the Salvadoran government and the rebels The Oslo meeting was initiated by the Lutheran and Catholic churches marking significant progress since the last direct negotiations between the Guatemalan government and guerrillas in October 1987 in Spain which were subsequently suspended Progress towards national reconciliation has been challenging across the Central American nations involved Prior to the Esquipulas Agreement signed in 1967 by Central American presidents many international forces obstructed a resolution The military leaders of El Salvador and Guatemala opposed negotiations believing they could defeat the rebel movements Over ten years of civil war in El Salvador have resulted in more than 70000 deaths while nearly 30 years of conflict in Guatemala have claimed over 100000 lives The ongoing fratricidal war in both nations is clearly senseless Other countries should follow Nicaraguas example and help restore peace in the region Therefore the reports from Caracas and Oslo have been met with considerable interest A just solution in Central America is achievable if international law is upheld and the sovereignty of nations is respected without interference in their internal affairs This reflects the Soviet perspective on Central America","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1199","doctext":"bogota domestic service in spanish at 0230 gmt begins to broadcast live or recorded a speech by president virgilio barco vargas from the narino palace in bogota reception is fair to poor barco begins his address by expressing his concern over the disnformation campaign surrounding the recent events that have taken place he goes on to cite the various items being published by the countrys media concerning secret dealings with drug traffickers a relaxation of actions against the drug traffickers and other stories which he insists are not true he blames narcoterrorism for the violence and confusion warns that some people are beginning to blame the government barco notes that the government respects the media and suggests that public opinion is being manipulated he then touches on the controversy regarding the kidnapping of the son of the secretary general of the presidency barco says the government in the case of the kidnapping of dr montoyas son as on other unfortunate occasions including the cases of dr andres pastrana and dr alvaro gomez and even cases in which members of the armed forces have been kdnapped by subversives has considered as appropriate and valuable the efforts made by those who performed humanitarian duties and showed good will for their release he adds that neither the security council nor the president can be prevented from ascertaining information which could lead to the release of hostages barco says that the struggle against narcoterrorism has not been easy he adds that keeping the hopes of the nation alive rather than enhancing the countrys image is the goal he adds that the country will not survive with its problems noting his upcoming european trip to speak out against the dangers of drug trafficking and to reaffirm the countrys good name in ending his address barco urges calm and warns against division adding that this is the goal of the enemies of the fatherland he urges everyone to defend their democracy barco ends his address at 0250 gmt further as warranted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1199","doctext":"At 0230 GMT Bogotas domestic service in Spanish begins airing a live or prerecorded address by President Virgilio Barco Vargas from the Narino Palace The reception is inconsistent Barco starts by voicing his concerns about the misinformation campaign related to recent events He cites various reports in the media about alleged secret deals with drug traffickers and a perceived easing of actions against them insisting these stories are false He attributes the violence and confusion to narcoterrorism and warns that some individuals are starting to fault the government Barco emphasizes the governments respect for the media but suggests that public opinion is being swayed He then addresses the controversy surrounding the kidnapping of the secretary general of the presidencys son Barco states that the government in this case as in other unfortunate instancessuch as the kidnappings of Dr Andres Pastrana and Dr Alvaro Gomez and even situations where armed forces members were abducted by subversiveshas valued the efforts of those who performed humanitarian duties and demonstrated goodwill for their release He asserts that neither the security council nor the president can be prevented from seeking information that could lead to the liberation of hostages Barco acknowledges the difficulty of the battle against narcoterrorism stressing that the aim is to sustain the nations hope rather than just improve the countrys image He notes that the country must confront its problems mentioning his forthcoming European trip to highlight the dangers of drug trafficking and to reaffirm the nations reputation Concluding his speech Barco calls for calm and warns against division pointing out that such division is the objective of the nations adversaries He calls on everyone to defend their democracy Barco concludes his address at 0250 GMT Additional updates will be provided as necessary","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1200","doctext":"1 on 28 march 1990 the army and the national police elite corps carried out military operations in the higher parts of envigado municipality 2 in said operations the elite corps arrested colombian citizens freddy lopez ospina and jose cristanto retavista arzon who remain missing 3 in the past few months in medellin it has been the custom of the elite corps to arrest people and take them to the carlos holguin police academy where they are tortured and executed by members of the bogota dijin directorate of judicial police and investigations who are in the capital of antioquia 4 we have denounced these events publicly on several occasions but president barco has responded in statements to the press that those members of the elite corps are defenders of democracy 5 the commander of the elite corps in antioquia and colonel pelaez chief of the bogota dijin are responsible for the murder of all our comrades and for the disappearance of the two aforementioned citizens 6 in previous communiques we publicly requested the creation of separate prisons and the permanent establishment of a branch of the attorney generals office in such prisons but the government an accomplice has been silent with regard to our proposals 7 if the citizens who were arrested in envigado are not presented to their respective families in reprisal we will place a bomb containing 5000 kg of dynamite in one of the main residential neighborhoods of the bogota oligarchy 8 for each colombian who is turned over to the united states we will place a 5000kg bomb in the capital of the republic 9 we will execute progovernment judges traitorous politicians torturers and the main members of the cano family the extraditables 30 march 1990","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1200","doctext":"On March 28 1990 military operations were conducted by the army and the national police elite corps in the upper areas of Envigado municipality During these operations the elite corps detained Colombian nationals Freddy Lopez Ospina and Jose Cristanto Retavista Arzon who have since disappeared In recent months the elite corps in Medellin has developed a pattern of arresting individuals and transporting them to the Carlos Holguin Police Academy where they are subjected to torture and execution by members of the Bogota DIJIN who are stationed in the capital of Antioquia Despite public denunciations of these incidents President Barco has defended the elite corps as protectors of democracy The commander of the elite corps in Antioquia and Colonel Pelaez head of the Bogota DIJIN are held accountable for the murders of our comrades and the disappearance of the two named individuals We have previously called for the establishment of separate prisons and a permanent branch of the attorney generals office within these facilities but the governments silence implies complicity If the individuals arrested in Envigado are not returned to their families we will retaliate by placing a bomb with 5000 kg of dynamite in a prominent residential neighborhood of the Bogota elite Additionally for every Colombian extradited to the United States we will detonate a 5000kg bomb in the nations capital We will also target progovernment judges traitorous politicians torturers and key members of the Cano family The Extraditables March 30 1990","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1201","doctext":"official sources have reported that five policemen and a civilian were killed and at least 24 soldiers injured when a vehicle loaded with explosives exploded on 2 april near a police precinct located on the southwestern outskirts of san salvador the armed forces press committee coprefa confirmed that the terrorist attack occurred at 0615 1315 gmt as received on monday in santa tecla 12 km from the capital the official report reveals that a company of policemen from the technical police instruction center an agency of the national police was exercising near the precinct when a powerful explosive charge in a pickup truck went off as the policeman went by a coprefa spokesman has suggested that the vehicle was probably activated by remote control by a guerrilla unit","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1201","doctext":"According to official sources a bombing on April 2 resulted in the deaths of five policemen and one civilian and injured at least 24 soldiers when a vehicle loaded with explosives detonated near a police precinct on the southwestern edge of San Salvador The armed forces press committee COPREFA confirmed that the attack took place at 0615 1315 GMT on Monday in Santa Tecla about 12 km from the capital The report indicated that a group of policemen from the Technical Police Instruction Center an agency of the National Police was training near the precinct when a powerful bomb in a pickup truck exploded as they passed by A COPREFA spokesperson suggested that the vehicle might have been remotely detonated by a guerrilla unit","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1202","doctext":"presidents daniel ortega saavedra oscar arias sanchez rafael leonardo callejas marco vinicio cerezo arevelo alfredo cristiani in el salvador a serious dialoguenegotiation process has begun thanks to the mediation of the united nations through its secretary general mr javier perez de cuellar this implies that any peace formula must take into account this negotiation process to ensure that it is based on our particular reality and the guarantees offered by this international organization we believe that the negotiations main objective should be the countrys democratization because while peaceful central american and world developments are marked by a consolidation of democracy el salvador is quite far from experiencing this the army holds societys real power this prevents justice being applied in the horrendous assassinations of monsignor romero jesuit priests fenastras salvadoran workers national union federation members and dr hector oqueli under such conditions impunity continues to be institutionalized and it is not possible to enforce respect for human rights daily life is marked by repression against the popular movement an frequent murders while arena nationalist republican alliance applies pressures and forces by various means the restriction of information to the media by limiting freedom of speech it is therefore evident that el salvador is the country that has failed to comply with the main goals of esquipulas ii the achievement of national reconciliation democratization and a negotiated political solution this situation which is accompanied by a permanent state of siege is worsened by great restrictions on the political system that prevent the development of civilian society it suffices to mention the case of the electoral system in nicaragua a country with half of our countrys population the supreme electoral council registered 19 million citizens in only four sundays in el salvador in eight years the electoral registry registered 16 million citizens for the recent elections and only 1 million actually voted continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1202","doctext":"Presidents Daniel Ortega Saavedra Oscar Arias Sanchez Rafael Leonardo Callejas Marco Vinicio Cerezo Arevalo and Alfredo Cristiani A significant dialogue and negotiation process has initiated in El Salvador thanks to the United Nations mediation led by SecretaryGeneral Javier Perez de Cuellar This process necessitates that any peace plan must consider the ongoing negotiations to align with our specific circumstances and the assurances provided by this international body We believe that the primary aim of the negotiations should be the democratization of the country While global and Central American progress is characterized by the strengthening of democracy El Salvador remains distant from this reality The military wields the true power within society obstructing justice in the brutal murders of Monsignor Romero Jesuit priests FENASTRAS members and Dr Hector Oqueli As a result impunity is entrenched and human rights cannot be upheld Daily repression against the popular movement and frequent killings define life as ARENA imposes restrictions on the media limiting freedom of speech It is clear that El Salvador has not met the primary objectives of Esquipulas II achieving national reconciliation democratization and a political solution through negotiation This situation compounded by a constant state of siege is exacerbated by severe limitations on the political system hindering the development of civil society For instance in Nicaragua with half the population size of El Salvador the Supreme Electoral Council registered 19 million citizens in just four Sundays however in El Salvador over eight years only 16 million citizens were registered for the recent elections and merely 1 million voted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1203","doctext":"in contrast el salvador which has the second largest population in central america has the smallest parliament with only 60 deputies the social conflict is worsened by a war that no one has won the time has come to let civilian society win to achieve that we require the purging restructuring and reduction of the army and movement toward a civilian society an absolutely demilitarized society the end of impunity through the trial and punishment of the masterminds and perpetrators of the assassination of msgr romero fenastras members jesuit priests and dr oqueli these trials are the foundation that will ensure that reform of the judicial system is credible guarantees of the framework of democratic liberties via a plesbicite in the 1991 elections that the next assembly implement amendments to the constitution such as the expansion of the legislative assembly and the creation of a constitutional framework for the demilitarization of society reform of the electoral sytem to register by may this year at the latest nearly 3 million eligible salvadoran voters to allow them to participate in the 1991 elections the carrying out of the upcoming elections without a military presence and with the participation of international observers at least six months before and until the installation of the new assembly the fmln is willing to reach accords on all these issues and to implement simultaneous steps from a deintensification of the war and an end of hostilities to accords to end the armed conflict and the reincorporation of our forces into political life in keeping with and parallel to the aforementioned measures taking place we express our willingness to fully support a national registratio drive to give all eligible salvadoran voters the opportunity to vote and contribute toward ensuring that the upcoming elections as was the case in nicaragua will help establish the bases for lasting peace presidents the fmlns objectives are democratization respect for human rights establishment of a genuine legal state demilitarization and establishment of a national economic policy as the only means to ensure that our people will peacefully move up to better levels of wellbeing and development in this regard we believe that your best contribution would be to help promote democratization in el salvador and to advocate a negotiations process that is begun at the united nations signed fmln general command commanders salvador sanchez ceren francisco jovel shafick jorge handal eduardo sancho and joaquin villalobos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1203","doctext":"Conversely El Salvador despite being the second most populous country in Central America has the smallest parliament consisting of just 60 deputies The ongoing social conflict is exacerbated by a war that remains unresolved It is crucial now for civilian society to prevail To accomplish this we need to overhaul restructure and reduce the military transitioning towards a completely demilitarized civilian society end impunity by prosecuting and punishing those responsible for the murders of Msgr Romero FENASTRAS members Jesuit priests and Dr Oqueli These trials are essential for establishing a credible judicial reform ensure the protection of democratic freedoms through a plebiscite in the 1991 elections the next assembly should implement constitutional amendments such as expanding the legislative assembly and creating a constitutional framework for demilitarization reform the electoral system to register nearly 3 million eligible Salvadoran voters by May this year at the latest enabling their participation in the 1991 elections conduct the upcoming elections without military interference and with international observers present at least six months before and until the new assembly is installed The FMLN is prepared to agree on all these issues and take simultaneous steps to deescalate the war and end hostilities leading to accords to end the armed conflict and reintegrate our forces into political life in line with the aforementioned measures We are ready to fully support a national registration drive to ensure all eligible Salvadoran voters can participate in the elections contributing to establishing the foundations for lasting peace as achieved in Nicaragua Presidents The FMLNs goals are democratization respect for human rights the establishment of a genuine legal state demilitarization and the formulation of a national economic policy These are the only means to ensure our people can peacefully achieve better levels of wellbeing and development We believe your best contribution would be to promote democratization in El Salvador and advocate for a negotiation process initiated by the United Nations Signed FMLN General Command Commanders Salvador Sanchez Ceren Francisco Jovel Shafick Jorge Handal Eduardo Sancho and Joaquin Villalobos","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1204","doctext":"kidnapping is one of colombias most profitable industries to the extent that according to police statistics four people have been kidnapped every day so far in 1990 a figure double that of the same period in 1989 the judicial police and investigations directorate dijin this week reported that 326 people have been kidnapped for extortion purposes so far this year dijin said that the number of kidnappings in this period doubled the number of kidnappings during the same period in 1989 according to the administrative department of security das in 1989 cattlemen paid 2 billion pesos 5 million to kidnappers and blackmailers who threatened capturing or assassinating them if they failed to pay according to das guerrillas or criminals stole 10000 head of cattle in 1989 and have stolen 1500 of the animals so far in 1990 sources consulted by efe both police sources and those who study the colombian reality have pointed out that guerrillas participate in 20 to 30 percent of the kidnapping business and common criminals in 70 to 80 percent these percentages of participation in the industry of kidnapping are only estimates nearly impossible to check because in many cases guerrillas kidnap people to finance their activities and do not claim responsibility for it in addition many people are kidnapped by common criminals but the crime is reported as being perpetrated by guerrillas in an attempt to cover up the malefactors actions according to the das cordoba in the countrys northeast is the department most affected by this kind of crime other hard hit departments are antioquia in the northwest santander in the northeast and cauca in the southwest according to the das report the situation has become so untenable that its seems impossible to restore social balance in cordoba on a midterm basis because the population has accustomed itself to coexisting with these irregularities or repulsing them with mechanisms other than those stipulated by law mechanisms other than those stipulated by law referred to by the das are usually cattlemen organizing themselves into selfdefense paramilitary groups or death squads these paramilitary groups defend their properties or mount raids against peasants considered accomplices or informants of leftist guerrillas or common criminals who blackmail them according to the das one of the causes of this situation is social disruption and the precarious economic situation of the communities located in municipalities and localities that lack the most basic services a reality that is most glaring in cordoba five guerrilla groups are active in colombia the most belligerent and the one that has used kidnapping to the fullest extent is the procastro national liberation army eln the other groups are the communist revolutionary armed forces of colombia farc the maoist peoples liberation army epl the indigenist quintin lame and the trotskyist revolutionary workers party prt","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1204","doctext":"Kidnapping has become one of Colombias most lucrative trades with police records indicating that four individuals have been abducted daily in 1990 a rate twice that of the corresponding period in 1989 The Judicial Police and Investigations Directorate DIJIN announced this week that 326 people have been kidnapped for ransom so far this year DIJIN noted that the number of kidnappings has doubled compared to the same timeframe in 1989 According to the Administrative Department of Security DAS in 1989 cattle ranchers paid 2 billion pesos 5 million to kidnappers and extortionists who threatened to abduct or kill them if they didnt comply DAS reported that guerrillas or criminals stole 10000 cattle in 1989 and have taken 1500 so far in 1990 Sources consulted by EFE including police and experts on Colombian issues have indicated that guerrillas are involved in 20 to 30 percent of kidnappings while common criminals account for 70 to 80 percent These estimates are difficult to verify as guerrillas often kidnap to fund their operations without claiming responsibility and many kidnappings by common criminals are falsely attributed to guerrillas to obscure the true perpetrators DAS identified Cordoba in the northeast as the department most affected by kidnappings with Antioquia in the northwest Santander in the northeast and Cauca in the southwest also significantly impacted The DAS report described the situation as so dire that restoring social stability in Cordoba in the medium term appears impossible as the local population has adapted to these irregularities or countered them with measures outside the law These extralegal mechanisms typically involve cattle ranchers forming selfdefense paramilitary groups or death squads to protect their properties or retaliate against peasants suspected of aiding leftist guerrillas or common criminals DAS attributed the severity of the situation to social upheaval and the dire economic conditions in municipalities lacking basic services particularly evident in Cordoba Five guerrilla groups operate in Colombia with the most aggressive and prolific in kidnapping being the proCastro National Liberation Army ELN The other groups include the Communist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia FARC the Maoist Peoples Liberation Army EPL the indigenous Quintin Lame and the Trotskyist Revolutionary Workers Party PRT","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1205","doctext":"the guatemalan vice president arrived in madrid this afternoon on his arrival he spoke to our correspondent hector arenas at barajas airport begin recording arenas guatemalan vice president roberto carpio who is now in spain said that his government suports the conciliation council meeting taking place in oslo where talks are being held with the guatemalan guerrillas to put an end to the climate of violence which this central american country has been experiencing for years scores of people are dead or missing according to vice president carpio the international situation today in no way justifies terrorist actions or armed movements carpio in progress this is good progress and in this connection to recognize that our countries have changed it is not the guatemala of five or six years ago when there were autocratic and military regimes today we are in a process of democratization and in this connection we all ought to involve ourselves in it therefore i think this is the begining of something which could end the armed struggle in guatemala as it should also end throughout all central america end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1205","doctext":"This afternoon the Vice President of Guatemala landed in Madrid and spoke with our correspondent Hector Arenas at Barajas Airport begin recording Arenas Roberto Carpio the Guatemalan Vice President currently in Spain expressed his governments support for the conciliation council meeting in Oslo The discussions there aim to end the ongoing violence in Guatemala a country plagued by deaths and disappearances for years Carpio emphasized that the current international climate does not warrant terrorist actions or armed insurgencies Carpio in progress this represents significant progress acknowledging that our nations have evolved Unlike five or six years ago when autocratic and military regimes prevailed Guatemala is now undergoing democratization Everyone should participate in this process Therefore I believe this marks the beginning of the end of the armed conflict in Guatemala and potentially throughout Central America end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1206","doctext":"during the searches today in medellin the capital of antioquia department the authorities discovered what they have termed as a very important communications center of the medellin cartel as part of the metropolitan police operations in response to the attacks against army members in medellin the authorities today dismantled a communications center belonging to the medellin cartel in a residence located in el poblado neighborhood the authorities found 15 portable communication radios two cordless telephones two magnetic antennas for radios three icom receivers seven batteries 12 antennas for portable radios five voltage regulators and four adapters according to the police report documents linking several people with the assassinations of luis carlos galan sarmiento bernardo jaramillo ossa and of colonel valdemar franklin quintero were found at the medellin cartel communications center as well as documents about the perpetrators of the attack on the das administrative department of security headquarters in bogota and against the avianca hk1803 plane police sources reported that no arrests were made","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1206","doctext":"During searches conducted today in Medellin the capital of Antioquia department authorities uncovered what they described as a crucial communications hub for the Medellin Cartel This discovery was part of the metropolitan polices operations in response to recent attacks on army personnel in the city The authorities dismantled the cartels communications center located in a residence in the El Poblado neighborhood They seized 15 portable radios two cordless phones two magnetic antennas three Icom receivers seven batteries 12 portable radio antennas five voltage regulators and four adapters According to the police report documents were found linking various people to the assassinations of Luis Carlos Galan Sarmiento Bernardo Jaramillo Ossa and Colonel Valdemar Franklin Quintero Additionally there were documents related to the perpetrators of the attack on the DAS headquarters in Bogota and the bombing of the Avianca HK1803 plane Police sources stated that no arrests were made during the operation","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1207","doctext":"what is the position of the armed forces concerning the presidential summit in nicaragua and the upcoming dialogue to be held in geneva between the rebels and the government will the armed forces seek support for the dialogue and a solution to the conflict ponce last week the armed forces released a public message to the people explaining their stand and mentioning three basic points first the armed forces support a dialogue that seeks peace in the country through mechanisms of understanding and agreement second the armed forces express their loyalty to the president of the republic in these efforts and other efforts he may undertake to find the peace we all cherish in this country third we possess the moral conviction and the obedience as ordered by the constitution as well as the humanistic awareness to promote and protect the human rights of all salvadorans those are the basic points included in our message to the salvadoran people that we announced last week as for the presidential summit being held in nicaragua the armed forces wholeheartedly support the efforts undertaken by our government to find the mechanisms that will lead us to peace in the region that is why the president of the republic has our full support in this endeavour for finding peace and democracy throughout central america concerning the dialogue in geneva i believe that tomorrow there will be a briefing with the participation of delegates from the government and the fmln farabundo marti national liberation front together with the un secretary general who will announce the mechanisms to be followed in this dialogue between the government and the fmln reporter what do the armed forces think about the eight bombs that were detonated yesterday and killed six soldiers and one civilian what do you think about this now since it is evident that explosives are again being used against the people ponce we the armed forces feel that these events are carried out by the terrorists within the fmln who do not believe dialogue is a mechanism for achieiving peace in our country these individuals believe that violence is what will lead them to power continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1207","doctext":"What stance do the armed forces take regarding the presidential summit in Nicaragua and the upcoming dialogue in Geneva between the rebels and the government Will they support the dialogue and efforts to resolve the conflict Last week the armed forces issued a public statement outlining their position with three primary points first they endorse a dialogue aimed at achieving peace in the country through mutual understanding and agreements Second they pledge their loyalty to the president in these efforts and any other initiatives to secure the peace that everyone in the country desires Third they possess the moral conviction and constitutional duty along with a humanistic awareness to uphold and protect the human rights of all Salvadorans These were the main points communicated to the people of El Salvador last week Regarding the presidential summit in Nicaragua the armed forces fully support the governments efforts to find mechanisms that will bring peace to the region Therefore the president has their complete backing in this quest for peace and democracy across Central America As for the dialogue in Geneva it is expected that tomorrow there will be a briefing with delegates from the government and the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front alongside the UN SecretaryGeneral who will outline the procedures to be followed in this dialogue In response to the eight bombs that exploded yesterday killing six soldiers and one civilian the armed forces attribute these actions to the terrorists within the FMLN who do not view dialogue as a means to achieve peace in the country These individuals believe that violence is their path to power","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1208","doctext":"they are completely out of context in history they had clearly announced that they would not use car bombs from now on but they used one yesterday nevertheless this action is condemnable from every viewpoint because the members rather the alumni of cetipol police instruction center who were victims of this attack were unarmed they were simply doing some physical exercises it is also deplorable that a baker was killed and that a 12yearold youth going to school was injured we believe that these events do not contribute at all to the creation of the appropriate atmosphere for seeking peace in our country this and many other acts of violence which have recently occurred contradict the image that the fmln had previously tried to create with its decision not to continue sabotaging the public transportation and communications sectors as well as businesses all these actions have continued to occur we want to believe that these actions have been carried out by terrorists who are out of the fmln leaders control because as i said this does not help at all to create the appropriate atmosphere in which to seek peace in our country reporter colonel referring to the state of siege will the armed forces insist on keeping it or not the legislative assembly president commented on this yesterday ponce this is a political decision anyway and it is adopted by the assembly sometimes upon request from reporter interrupting the defense ministry you said ponce we as an armed corps and with the intention of helping create the appropriate atmosphere for peace in our country will make no request to extend the state of emergency and words indistinct reporter does this mean that the armed forces decided this because the situation of violence has disappeared ponce taking into account the fact that current violent actions might come from groups outside the control of fmln leaders we believe that the countrys situation is not normal enough to say that there is no violence however as a contribution to that propitious atmosphere for the dialogue i believe that it is advisable to lift it reporter i have two questions what is the armed forces position regarding words indistinct ponce as for the first question you are referring to statements by the president of the republic i believe that in due time he will have the opportunity to explain those statements i understand that the newsman distorted his words but the president himself will have an opportunity to make the respective clarification i will however state that according to the reports that have been issued by the director general of the national police as to whether at any time colonel benavides has left the hands of the national police he clearly said that at no time has benavides done this he is under the orders of the 4th penal judge and at no time has the 4th penal judge authorized col benavides to leave the confines of the jail the person who made the accusations should present some evidence a photograph for example otherwise this is all mere speculation that is a very delicate case and speculations cast a negative image on the armed forces and the country itself and even on the administration of justice in our country concerning what could happen in the trial of the murder of the jesuits the justice authorities will determine what will be done we will respect that decision continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1208","doctext":"they are entirely disconnected from historical context they had explicitly stated they would cease using car bombs yet they deployed one yesterday this deed is reprehensible from all perspectives because the individuals specifically the alumni of cetipol police instruction center targeted in this attack were defenseless they were merely engaging in physical training it is also tragic that a baker lost his life and a 12yearold boy on his way to school was injured we assert that these incidents do not aid in fostering the right environment for peace in our nation this and numerous other recent violent acts contradict the image that the fmln previously sought to project by deciding not to continue disrupting public transport communication sectors and businesses such actions have persisted we hope to believe that these actions are perpetrated by terrorists beyond the control of fmln leaders as they do nothing to help create the conducive atmosphere needed for peace in our country reporter colonel regarding the state of siege will the armed forces persist in maintaining it the legislative assembly president discussed this yesterday ponce this is fundamentally a political decision made by the assembly sometimes at the request of reporter interrupting the defense ministry as you mentioned ponce we as the armed forces aiming to assist in creating the right atmosphere for peace will not seek to extend the state of emergency and words indistinct reporter does this imply that the armed forces have concluded that the violence has subsided ponce considering that the ongoing violent acts might originate from groups outside fmln leaderships control we believe the situation in the country is not stable enough to claim there is no violence however to support a favorable atmosphere for dialogue I think it is advisable to lift the state of emergency reporter I have two questions what is the armed forces stance regarding words indistinct ponce regarding the first question you are referring to the presidents statements I believe he will have the chance to clarify his remarks in due course I understand the reporter misrepresented his words but the president will clarify in time I will state however that according to reports from the national police director general colonel benavides has never left police custody he remains under the orders of the 4th penal judge who has not allowed col benavides to leave the jail the accuser should provide evidence such as a photograph otherwise it is mere speculation this is a very sensitive matter and baseless speculations tarnish the image of the armed forces the country and our justice system regarding the trial of the jesuits murder the justice authorities will decide the course of action and we will respect their decision continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1209","doctext":"approximately 800 heavily armed colombians without identification documents were discovered conducting illegal activities at the border between panama and colombia according to government and justice minister ricardo arias calderon begin recording arias calderon there are colombians without identification at the border there are reports that they have been engaged in illegal activities there was an attack in puerto obaldia in which a national policeman was killed by some colombian nationals this is being investigated the colombian nationals have not yet been identified it is possible that both incidents are linked we are concerned about this and the government and justice ministry will take the proper measures at the proper time reporter do you know what type of illegal activities they are conducting there now arias calderon they are probably conducting contraband related activities end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1209","doctext":"Around 800 heavily armed Colombians lacking identification documents were found engaging in illegal activities at the PanamaColombia border according to Justice Minister Ricardo Arias Calderon begin recording Arias Calderon There are Colombians without IDs at the border Reports indicate their involvement in illegal activities An attack in Puerto Obaldia resulted in the death of a national policeman by some Colombian nationals this is under investigation The Colombians involved have not been identified yet Both incidents might be connected We are concerned and the government and justice ministry will take appropriate measures at the right time reporter Do you know what kind of illegal activities they are involved in Arias Calderon They are likely engaged in smugglingrelated activities end recording","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1210","doctext":"international news dispatches have reported on president alfredo cristianis remarks about why the nefarious death squads have appeared and still thrive in the country cristianis remarks made in caracas have been the cause of concern for local and foreign observers because he uses a strange and twisted logic to analyze the salvadoran social reality he has said that the death squads appeared in response to the formation of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln even worse he said that these squads will continue to operate in our country as long as the fmln continues to carry out political and military activities cristianis remarks have called the attention of udn which cannot help but reject and refute assertions designed to confuse the local and foreign public opinion on the true causes of violence in the country and the fmlns appearance and development in the national scenario first cristianis assertions represent moral support for the groups and bands of assassins who embedded in and protected by the structures of political and economic power have assassinated with impunity tens of thousands of lowly salvadorans second cristiani mistakes the case for the effect by saying that violence engenders violence and that therefore there will be death squads as long as there are guerrillas the truth is that the death squads were active even before the fmln was organized has cristiani perhaps forgotten the assassinations perpetrated by the white hand la mano blanca the white war union la union guerra blanca and other groups that have been spreading terror for many years third violence and hostility have always been present in el salvador since the spanish invasion and conquest and workers have always been favorite victims we hereby state this fully cognizant of the countrys history the violence of the people has responded as a last ditch resort to the generalized violence of the salvadoran government and state let us keep in mind our forebears resistance to the spanish invaders the peasants and indians persistent rebellion against the social injustice of colonial times the heroic actions and the patriotic attempts that culminated in independence anastasio aquinos rebellion the peasants and indians resistance to working for the new landowners who dispossessed them of their common lands during the 1881 agrarian reform the rebellion of workers and peasants in 1932 the historic action against dictator martinez in 1944 the rank and file struggle against tyrant lemus the peoples struggle against the electoral imposition in the 1970s and the unyielding struggle of an entire people for democracy and peace with social justice which is currently underway continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1210","doctext":"International news outlets have highlighted President Alfredo Cristianis comments regarding the emergence and persistence of death squads in the country Made in Caracas Cristianis statements have alarmed both local and international observers due to his peculiar and convoluted reasoning when addressing the Salvadoran social situation He claimed that death squads arose as a reaction to the formation of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN and asserted that these squads would continue to exist as long as the FMLN remains active politically and militarily Cristianis comments have drawn the attention of UDN which unequivocally rejects and refutes such assertions that aim to mislead public opinion about the real roots of violence in the country and the rise and evolution of the FMLN Firstly Cristianis claims appear to offer moral support to these groups of assassins who are entrenched in and shielded by political and economic structures allowing them to kill thousands of Salvadorans with impunity Secondly Cristiani confuses cause and effect by suggesting that violence begets violence implying the existence of death squads as a consequence of guerrilla activities In reality death squads were operational even before the FMLN was established Has Cristiani forgotten the killings carried out by groups like the White Hand La Mano Blanca and the White War Union La Union Guerra Blanca which have instilled terror for many years Thirdly violence and hostility have been a constant in El Salvador since the Spanish invasion and conquest with workers often bearing the brunt We assert this with a full understanding of the nations history The peoples violence has been a desperate response to the widespread violence inflicted by the Salvadoran government and state Let us remember our ancestors resistance to Spanish invaders the continuous uprisings of peasants and indigenous people against colonial social injustices the heroic efforts leading to independence Anastasio Aquinos rebellion the refusal of peasants and indigenous people to work for new landowners who took their communal lands during the 1881 agrarian reform the 1932 workers and peasants rebellion the historic action against dictator Martinez in 1944 the grassroots struggle against tyrant Lemus the peoples resistance to electoral fraud in the 1970s and the ongoing relentless fight for democracy and peace with social justice","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1211","doctext":"commander the fighters even salvadoran citizens in general do not understand certain attitudes of the fmln or some of the communiques issued by the fmln general command we spent eight or nine years fighting the christian democratic party pdc and jose napoleon duarte we remember words indistinct the assassination of herbert anaya sanabria however when duarte died a communique was issued declaring a truce so that the funeral could take place peacefully how should we view all of these apparent changes of position by the fmln sancho as for jose napoleon duarte we have to point out that addition to being a political force the fmln has human sensitivity we thought it was appropriate for us to take this humane action by declaring a truce so that mr duarte could be buried we also have to mention that the pdc and all of the leftist forces of the country can contribute toward the depolarization of society the truce was a gesture it was to make the salvadoran people see that it is possible to depolarize society and that each of us can make a contribution that is why we insist that one must not return to ones electoral or political hegemonic plans because that would obstruct the unity of the people which is needed to isolate the fascists reporter commander there was a discussion at the legislative assembly when duarte died because the pdc legislators motioned to name him the father of democracy in el salvador words indistinct what is the difference between jose napoleon duarte who was in power for almost 10 years and roberto daubuisson what is the difference between these two politicians sancho we believe that duarte was a fighter for democracy he had his own beliefs he had his own personality and he really had charisma we cannot deny that of course we cannot compare him to a criminal who is being sought by justice i would say that daubuisson is a fugitive from justice who has sought shelter from his immunity as a deputy his immunity as a deputy does not preclude his crimes there is no comparison between duarte and words indistinct who is wellknown but is violent and unpopular reporter to end the first part of the interview are you optimistic about a possible concerted effort by popular and democratic forces in the country or do you believe that each will go his own way are you optimistic about a concerted effort sancho a concerted effort in a political struggle of all the forces in the country should not only be seen as a possibility but must be seen as a political necessity for the unity of all popular and national sectors because this would be the only formula to rebuild the country to reunite the country and to reconcile the country this can only be done with a concerted political effort i believe there will be opportunities over the next few months for concerted political efforts which will really give new hope to the large majority of the salvadoran people we must not forget about the large majority of the salvadoran people because sometimes we speak on behalf of certain groups of the country and not on behalf of the majorities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1211","doctext":"Commander the fighters and even the general Salvadoran populace are perplexed by some of the FMLNs actions and communiques from the general command We spent nearly a decade battling the Christian Democratic Party PDC and Jose Napoleon Duarte We remember the assassination of Herbert Anaya Sanabria distinctly However when Duarte passed away a communique was released calling for a truce to ensure his funeral proceeded peacefully How should we interpret these seemingly contradictory moves by the FMLN As for Jose Napoleon Duarte its important to note that alongside being a political entity the FMLN possesses human empathy We deemed it fitting to declare a truce for Mr Duartes burial as a humane gesture Additionally the PDC and all leftist forces in the nation can help reduce societal polarization The truce was intended to show the Salvadoran people that depolarization is feasible and that everyone can contribute This is why we insist on avoiding a return to hegemonic electoral or political ambitions as such actions would hinder the peoples unity which is essential to isolate the fascists Commander there was a debate in the Legislative Assembly upon Duartes death when PDC legislators proposed naming him the father of democracy in El Salvador What distinguishes Jose Napoleon Duarte who governed for nearly ten years from Roberto DAubuisson We believe Duarte was a proponent of democracy He had his convictions personality and undeniable charisma However we cannot equate him to a criminal evading justice DAubuisson is a fugitive exploiting his immunity as a deputy but that does not absolve his crimes Theres no comparison between Duarte and someone wellknown for violence and unpopularity To conclude the first part of this interview are you hopeful about a coordinated effort by the countrys popular and democratic forces or do you think each will pursue their path independently A collaborative political effort among all forces in the country should be seen not just as a possibility but as a political necessity for national and popular unity This is the sole formula to reconstruct reunite and reconcile the country Such a concerted political effort is essential I believe there will be opportunities in the coming months for genuine collaborative political efforts bringing new hope to the vast majority of Salvadorans We must remember the majority of Salvadorans because often we speak for specific groups rather than the majority","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1212","doctext":"authorities reported today that liberal senator federico estrada velez 54 one of the main leaders of the ruling liberal party was released today in medellin by the drug trafficking organization known as the extraditables senator estrada velez was kidnapped on 27 march near his home by the extraditables the medellin cartels armed wing","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1212","doctext":"Authorities announced today that Federico Estrada Velez a prominent 54yearold liberal senator was freed in Medellin by the drug trafficking organization called the Extraditables Estrada Velez had been kidnapped on March 27 near his residence by the Extraditables the Medellin Cartels armed wing","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1213","doctext":"five soldiers were killed and five were wounded during a fierce guerrilla attack this morning in the city of suchitoto cuzcatlan department in the central part of the country military spokespersons have reported the sources indicated that the rebel attack by rifle fire began at 0120 today and lasted for four hours after this the army was in control of the situation the number of rebel casualties is not known the fighting began when farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas attacked the las guaras bridge guard post in the city of suchitoto 44 km from san salvador the military sources said that early this morning the army was in control of the situation however artillery units are conducting a combing operation in an effort to capture the rebels guerrillas activities have increased over the past few days after the fmln signed an agreement with the government last wednesday in geneva switzerland to continue the dialogue to resolve the 10year conflict in the country fmln guerrillas attacked armed forces positions in the northern and southern parts of the capital for more than a half hour yesterday resulting in two rebels being killed and one wounded according to military reports the fmln has also intensified its sabotage of electricity pylons above all in the capital this week the fmln rebels brought down at least 20 electricity pylons causing power outages in different parts of the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1213","doctext":"This morning a fierce guerrilla attack resulted in five soldiers killed and five wounded in Suchitoto Cuzcatlan department in central El Salvador military spokespersons announced The attack initiated by rifle fire started at 0120 hours and persisted for four hours until the army regained control The number of rebel casualties remains unknown The confrontation began when guerillas from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN assaulted the Las Guaras Bridge guard post located 44 kilometers from San Salvador Early this morning military sources confirmed that the situation was under control although artillery units are currently conducting operations to capture the rebels Guerrilla activities have surged in recent days following the FMLNs agreement with the government in Geneva last Wednesday to continue dialogue to end the decadelong conflict Yesterday FMLN guerrillas attacked armed forces positions in the northern and southern parts of the capital for over half an hour resulting in two rebels killed and one wounded according to military reports Additionally the FMLN has escalated its sabotage of electricity pylons particularly in the capital bringing down at least 20 pylons this week and causing power outages across various regions of the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1214","doctext":"the criminal drug mafias operating in colombia announced today that they will increase their terrorist attacks on the industrial and political oligarchy in response to the alleged disappearance of several of their accomplices in a communique sent by telefax to several news media the extraditables spokesmen for the mafias said that their war will be carried out henceforth because of the disappearance torture and assassination of several drug traffickers at the hands of the directorate of judicial police and investigations dijin according to the criminals who again described themselves as a politicalmilitary organization the problem of the extradition has been relegated to a secondary status since our main motive for the war will be the torture assassination and disappearance of our comrades a few days ago in a similar message the criminals said that they would place 5ton dynamite bombs in neighborhoods of the bogota oligarchy in reprisal for offensive actions by the authorities yesterday a carbomb with 800 kg of dynamite was left by drug traffickers in an exclusive sector of the capital had it not been for a defect in the detonator it would have killed at least 5000 number as received people according to the criminals the resurgence of terrorist attacks is due to the disappearance late last month of jose retavista garzon freddy lopez ospina and brothers omar and guillermo perea rivera who reportedly were arrested by the police in the northwestern town of envigado however according to an investigation carried out yesterday by the attorney generals office these persons are not confined in any garrison of the elite force a police antiterrorist corps the extraditables noted that the good faith of the attorney generals office in no way satisfies our demands because the missing companions were taken out of the school police headquarters and executed by order of dijin director oscar pelaez carmona whom they accuse of masterminding several massacres the drug trafficking mafia also said that the killings of policemen had been suspended 14 uniformed policemen have been killed in medellin since last monday and that they had never participated in torture but they added we will intensify our struggle against the industrial and political oligarchy which is an accomplice to the assassinations the war against the drug mafias in colombia which appears to have experienced a violent resurgence began last august after mercenaries at the service of the criminal groups assassinated in the space of a few hours a magistrate a police colonel and presidential hopeful luis carlos galan","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1214","doctext":"Today the criminal drug mafias operating in Colombia declared they will escalate their terrorist attacks against the industrial and political oligarchy in retaliation for the alleged disappearance of several of their members In a telefax communique sent to various media outlets the extraditables representing the mafias stated that their war would now focus on the disappearance torture and assassination of several drug traffickers by the Directorate of Judicial Police and Investigations DIJIN The criminals who once again identified themselves as a politicalmilitary organization mentioned that the issue of extradition has become secondary with their main motive for the war now being the mistreatment and killing of their associates Recently in a similar message the criminals threatened to detonate 5ton dynamite bombs in the neighborhoods of the Bogotá oligarchy as a response to government offensives Just yesterday a carbomb containing 800 kg of dynamite was placed by drug traffickers in an exclusive sector of the capital a defective detonator prevented it from causing an estimated 5000 casualties According to the mafias the recent surge in terrorist activities is linked to the disappearance of José Retavista Garzon Freddy Lopez Ospina and brothers Omar and Guillermo Perea Rivera who were reportedly detained by police in the northwestern town of Envigado late last month However an investigation by the Attorney Generals Office found that these individuals are not in custody at any elite police force garrison The extraditables claimed that the Attorney Generals Offices findings do not meet their demands alleging that their missing comrades were taken from police headquarters and executed on orders from DIJIN director Oscar Pelaez Carmona whom they accused of orchestrating several massacres The drug trafficking mafia also mentioned that the killings of policemen had been halted 14 uniformed policemen have been killed in Medellin since last Monday and insisted they had never engaged in torture but vowed to intensify their fight against the industrial and political oligarchy which they consider complicit in the assassinations The conflict with the drug mafias in Colombia which seems to have violently resurfaced began last August when mercenaries serving the criminal groups killed a magistrate a police colonel and presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan within a few hours","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1215","doctext":"it has been reported that on 6 april at 0230 the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln guerrillas attacked positions that were being guarded by units of the lightning battalion of military detachment no 5 in las guaras bridge located on the highway that runs from san martin to suchitoto and in san pedro perulapan cuscatlan department the fmln guerrillas attacked four positions with rifle fire and rocket launchers after 40 minutes of attacks we had taken over three positions and forced the fourth one to flee in this attack we inflicted 13 casualties on the enemy the casualties were inflicted in the area of suchitoto while the war materiel wgs seized in san pedro perulapan in cuscatlan department we inflicted 13 casualties in the area of suchitoto including a subsergeant and a wounded corporal in the area of the las guaras bridge we seized five m16 rifles one m79 rocket launcher 8200 cartridges 38 grenades for m79 rocket launchers 11 knapsacks and other war materiel we also report that comrade william heroically fell in combat struggling to tear down the fascist wall and urging the fatherland to unite for democracy","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1215","doctext":"Reports indicate that on April 6 at 0230 guerrillas from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN launched an attack on positions guarded by units of the Lightning Battalion of Military Detachment No 5 at Las Guaras Bridge situated on the highway from San Martin to Suchitoto and in San Pedro Perulapan Cuscatlan Department The FMLN guerrillas targeted four positions using rifles and rocket launchers After a 40minute battle we had captured three positions and forced the fourth to retreat This attack resulted in 13 enemy casualties in the Suchitoto area War materiel was confiscated in San Pedro Perulapan Cuscatlan Department including five M16 rifles one M79 rocket launcher 8200 cartridges 38 grenades for M79 launchers 11 knapsacks and other items Additionally comrade William heroically fell during the combat fighting to dismantle the fascist regime and calling for national unity in the pursuit of democracy","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1216","doctext":"colombian leader virgilio barco briefed french president francois mitterrand here wednesday on the efforts made by bogota to fight the countrys powerful cocaine traffickers mr barco told reporters after the meeting at the elysee palace that the french leader who visited bogota in october 1989 had said once again that he was very interested in the drug problem french sources said the colombian president had informed mr mitterrand of the efforts taken by his government against drug traffickers and described them as encouraging mr barco was quoted as saying that he was particularly optimistic about controlling imports of chemicals needed by traffickers to make cocaine asked about bringing members of a powerful group of drug barons known as the the extraditables to trial mr barco said it would depend on each individual case the two presidents also discussed the coffee market french sources said coffee is colombias main legal cash crop and prices have plunged in the past year with the collapse of a market agreement between producer and consumer countries mr barco visited strasbourg eastern france earlier wednesday where he addressed the european economic community parliament and appealed for easier access to european markets for colombian goods in an address to the body mr barco asked the eec to reduce customs duties on coffee mr barco who handed out packets of colombian coffee to euromps members of parliament also asked the community to lift tariffs on flowers and quotas on the quantity of bananas exported to the 12 european economic community nations early in the speech ecologist mps held up signs listing victims of alleged colombian army assassinations the president of parliament spains enrique baron crespo spoke of concern in the european parliament over the many instances of political violence which have caused deaths in colombia mr barco admitted certain groups have managed to contaminate some elements of the state forces but said the government had separated itself from suspect officials or that they were at least under investigation mr barco is to visit belgium and britain following his stay here","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1216","doctext":"Colombian President Virgilio Barco met with French President François Mitterrand on Wednesday at the Élysée Palace to discuss Colombias efforts to combat the countrys powerful cocaine traffickers After the meeting Mr Barco informed reporters that President Mitterrand who had visited Bogotá in October 1989 reiterated his strong interest in the drug problem French sources indicated that Mr Barco updated Mr Mitterrand on his governments measures against drug traffickers describing these efforts as promising Mr Barco expressed optimism regarding the control of chemical imports needed for cocaine production Regarding the trial of members of the notorious drug cartel called the Extraditables Mr Barco stated that it would depend on individual cases The two leaders also talked about the coffee market Coffee Colombias primary legal cash crop has seen prices plummet over the past year following the collapse of an international market agreement Earlier on Wednesday Mr Barco addressed the European Economic Community Parliament in Strasbourg urging for better market access for Colombian products in Europe He requested the EEC to lower customs duties on coffee and eliminate tariffs on flowers as well as quotas on banana exports to the 12 EEC nations During his speech ecologist MPs displayed signs listing victims of alleged assassinations by the Colombian army The President of the Parliament Spains Enrique Barón Crespo expressed concern over the political violence in Colombia that has resulted in numerous deaths Mr Barco acknowledged that certain groups had infiltrated state forces but asserted that the government had distanced itself from suspect officials who were either dismissed or under investigation Following his visit to France Mr Barco plans to travel to Belgium and Britain","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1217","doctext":"the shining path terrorist organization is keeping three peruvian cities under pressure with three armed strikes strikes enforced by death threatsthat began today in an effort to force a boycott of tomorrows general elections ayacucho the capital of the southern department of ayacucho is under a state of military emergency there is neither electricity nor water in the city and every activity has been suspended as a result of the threeday armed strike called as of today there is no transportation either stores are closed and the streeets are patrolled by the army and the military police roads linking ayacucho with the departmental provinces of cangallado and la mar were blocked by shining path terrorists with stones and tree trunks the 55km road linking ayacucho with the city of huanta is guarded by 4000 members of the peasant patrols which are opposed to the shining path there are a few vans on the road under military surveillance shining path terrorists have destroyed a suspension bridge linking ayacucho with the province of julcamarca which was thus forced into isolation candidates for deputy from ayacucho department for the ruling apra american popular revolutionary alliance the vargas llosaled democratic front fredemo and the united left as well as foreign and local journalists who will covering the election in that area are all lodged in a hotel in ayacucho shining path has threatened to blow up the hotel which is heavily guarded by the police meanwhile the people of ayacucho are checking the voter lists to find out where each voter will have to cast his vote tomorrow the shining path also called for an armed strike from today until monday in huaraz capital of the ancash department bordering lima department to the north the city was paralyzed and in the dark following the destruction of a hightension pylon six km from the city as the result of that attack five provinces of ancash were left without electricity the shining path terrorists hurled explosives at a market in huaraz injuring 15 people the huarazlima road was blocked for 15 hours when shining path guerrillas set two trucks loaded with minerals on fire ancash department lies outside the area under the state of emergency that encompasses half of peru including the metropolitan lima area huancayo 415 km southeast of lima is completely paralyzed by the armed strike imposed by the shining path all activities banks commerce markets public transportationhave been suspended since friday there have been eight bombings of public and private facilities a car was destroyed by a bomb the citys electricity supply has been cut following the destruction of three hightension pylons also affected was the electricity supply in the entire mantaro river valley where the countrys largest hydroelectric plant is located this plant supplies 80 percent of perus electricity since last year shining path terrorists have been extending their activities from the department of ayacucho to the strategic department of junin bordering the department of lima junin provides most of limas food","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1217","doctext":"The shining path terrorist group is exerting pressure on three Peruvian cities through three armed strikes enforced by death threats which commenced today to compel a boycott of tomorrows general elections Ayacucho the capital of the southern department of Ayacucho is under a military emergency The city is devoid of electricity and water and all activities have been halted due to the threeday armed strike starting today There is no transportation stores are shut and the streets are patrolled by the army and military police Roads linking Ayacucho with the departmental provinces of Cangallado and La Mar have been blocked by Shining Path terrorists using stones and tree trunks The 55km road connecting Ayacucho with the city of Huanta is monitored by 4000 members of the peasant patrols who oppose the shining path A few vans travel this road under military watch Shining Path terrorists have destroyed a suspension bridge linking Ayacucho with the province of Julcamarca isolating the province Candidates for deputy from Ayacucho department for the ruling APRA American Popular Revolutionary Alliance the Vargas Llosaled Democratic Front FREDEMO and the United Left along with foreign and local journalists covering the election in the area are all staying in a hotel in Ayacucho Shining Path has threatened to blow up the hotel which is under heavy police guard Meanwhile Ayacuchos residents are checking voter lists to determine where they will vote tomorrow Shining Path also declared an armed strike from today until Monday in Huaraz capital of the Ancash department north of Lima The city has been paralyzed and left in darkness following the destruction of a hightension pylon six km from the city leaving five provinces of Ancash without electricity Shining Path terrorists attacked a market in Huaraz with explosives injuring 15 people The HuarazLima road was blocked for 15 hours when Shining Path guerrillas set two trucks loaded with minerals on fire Ancash department lies outside the state of emergency zone which includes half of Peru and the metropolitan Lima area Huancayo 415 km southeast of Lima is completely paralyzed by the armed strike imposed by the Shining Path All activitiesbanks commerce markets public transportationhave been suspended Since Friday there have been eight bombings targeting public and private facilities including the destruction of a car by a bomb The citys electricity supply has been cut due to the destruction of three hightension pylons affecting the entire Mantaro River Valley where Perus largest hydroelectric plant is located supplying 80 percent of the nations electricity Since last year Shining Path terrorists have expanded their activities from Ayacucho to the strategic department of Junin which borders Lima and supplies most of its food","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1218","doctext":"the fight against drugs and the organization of the coffee market were the main subjects discussed during the talks which president francois mitterrand and colombian president virgilio barco had at the elysee on 4 april the latter was due to go on to strasbourg the second leg of a 10day tour of europe this visit took place at a time when colombian drug traffickers are holding liberal senator federico estrada velez in medellin and on wednesday they threatened to kill him if two of their men currently in detention are not released","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1218","doctext":"The primary topics of discussion between President Francois Mitterrand and Colombian President Virgilio Barco at the Elysee on April 4 were the battle against drugs and the coffee markets organization President Barco was scheduled to proceed to Strasbourg marking the second stop in his 10day European tour This visit coincided with the kidnapping of Liberal Senator Federico Estrada Velez by Colombian drug traffickers in Medellin who threatened on Wednesday to kill him unless two of their detained associates were freed","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1219","doctext":"the armed forces reported today that 10 guerrillas were killed and six were wounded during battles in the last few hours in various areas of el salvador they added that a child activated a mine injuring himself and two soldiers according to sources the rebel casualties included an unidentified commander known as ernesto who died in a clash in jucuapa usulutan department 110 km east of san salvador another guerrilla was also killed in the fighting there the armed forces press committee coprefa reported that an ak 47 rifle and documents being analyzed by military intelligence were seized from ernesto it added that four guerrillas of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln were killed on 8 april in clashes with the government troops in colon libertad department 19 km east of san salvador three other rebels were killed and six were wounded in a clash in cabanas department 70 km from the capital coprefa reported that another guerrilla was killed in antiguo cuscatlan on the southwestern outskirts of san salvador where an fmln column attacked units of the elite atlacatl battalion military sources indicated that two soldiers were wounded when troops fought guerrillas in san miguel department in central el salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1219","doctext":"The armed forces announced today that 10 guerrillas were killed and six injured in recent battles across various regions of El Salvador They also reported that a child triggered a mine causing injuries to himself and two soldiers Sources revealed that among the rebel casualties was an unidentified commander called Ernesto who was killed in a skirmish in Jucuapa Usulutan department 110 km east of San Salvador Another guerrilla died in the same fight The armed forces press committee Coprefa stated that an AK47 rifle and documents now being examined by military intelligence were confiscated from Ernesto They also mentioned that on 8 April four guerrillas from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN were killed in clashes with government troops in Colon Libertad department 19 km east of San Salvador Additionally three rebels were killed and six wounded in a confrontation in Cabanas department 70 km from the capital Coprefa reported another guerrilla death in Antiguo Cuscatlan on the southwestern outskirts of San Salvador where an FMLN column attacked elite Atlacatl battalion units Military sources noted that two soldiers were wounded in a battle with guerrillas in San Miguel department central El Salvador","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1220","doctext":"official sources today reported that a us citizen died and another was injured in guatemala when a light plane of the us drug enforcement administration dea crashed due to mechanical problems the aircraft which was on a training flight crashed in puerta parada in fraijanes municipality 18 km south of the guatemalan capital pilot david westeer corey died immediately while his companion james mcveal was injured and seriously burned mcveal was taken to the united states for medical treatment the plane was used to detect marijuana and poppy fields in guatemala a central american country where drug trafficking is a concern of the united states a dea helicopter also recently had an accident in western guatemala the us embassy reported that the pilots body will be taken to kansas city missouri","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1220","doctext":"Today official sources confirmed that an American citizen died and another was injured in Guatemala when a DEA light plane crashed due to mechanical issues The aircraft on a training mission went down in Puerta Parada Fraijanes municipality 18 km south of Guatemala City Pilot David Westeer Corey was killed instantly while his colleague James McVeal suffered serious injuries and burns McVeal has been transported to the United States for medical care The plane was part of efforts to locate marijuana and poppy fields in Guatemala a region of concern for US drug enforcement Recently a DEA helicopter also experienced an accident in western Guatemala The US embassy stated that Coreys body would be sent to Kansas City Missouri","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1221","doctext":"the police in medellin antioquia department in the northwestern part of colombia have officially announced that senator federico estrada velez one of the most important leaders of colombias liberal party was kidnapped by unidentified individuals in medellin today estrada velez 64 was intercepted near the atanasio girardot football stadium in medellin while he was without bodyguards and was forced to accompany an asyetunspecified number of unidentified individuals the politician lawyer and former colombian ambassador to italy was kidnapped in the same place where colonel waldemar franklin quintero chief of police in antioquia was assassinated last year franklin quintero was assassinated on 18 august 1989 a few hours before liberal party presidential hopeful luis carlos galan was killed in the town of soacha on the outskirts of bogota the two murders were attributed to the medellin cartel one of the main cocaine trafficking organizations in the world after the assassinations the government of liberal president virgilio barco declared total war on the drug mafias","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1221","doctext":"The police in Medellin located in the Antioquia department of northwestern Colombia have officially announced the kidnapping of Federico Estrada Velez a prominent leader of Colombias Liberal Party Estrada Velez aged 64 was abducted by unidentified individuals near the Atanasio Girardot football stadium in Medellin while he was without his bodyguards The politician lawyer and former Colombian ambassador to Italy was taken in the same area where Colonel Waldemar Franklin Quintero the Antioquia police chief was murdered last year Franklin Quintero was killed on August 18 1989 just hours before Liberal Party presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galan was assassinated in Soacha near Bogota Both killings were linked to the Medellin cartel a major cocaine trafficking organization Following these events the government led by Liberal President Virgilio Barco declared an allout war on the drug cartels","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1222","doctext":"colonel inocente montano salvadoran deputy security minister today admitted the possibility that the seizure of an arms shipment in honduras on 7 april may mean that the salvadoran guerrillas are planning a new military offensive according to montano the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln may launch the offensive before nicaraguan president elect violeta chamorro assumes office on 25 april we must not rule out the possibility that the salvadoran terrorists might promote terrorist actions before the sandinists relinquish power in order to create a climate of antagonism against the new government in managua and demonstrate that they have strength the military officer said according to the salvadoran armed forces the arms shipment seized by honduran authorities on saturday consists of 24 ak47 rifles 24 handles and 76 clips for those weapons 80 rolls of slow fuse weighing over 2 kg each and a large quantity of materials to manufacture explosives the military material was being carried in a truck by salvadorans victor emilio dubon and feliciano garcia who were part of logistics unit of the fmln according to a press communique released by the armed forces press committee coprefa today coprefa added that this fmln logistics unit was in charge of the arms smuggling to el salvador on 8 april another large quantiity of medicine and surgical supplies was seized in the honduran department of copan where the arms cargo had been discovered the day before coprefa reported the salvadoran armed forces again call on citizens to report all sorts of suspicious activities that may be carried out in their communities and thus avert possible terrorist actions by the fmln coprefa said in a commnique released tonight the charges regarding the seizure of weapons and medicine have been raised at a time when the government and the fmln are preparing to resume the process of dialogue under un sponsorship probably early next month the deputy security minister noted that the dialogue process is ongoing but added that situations like this hinder the negotiations montano made the statements to the press during the funeral of otto sorto milla soninlaw of the salvadoran air force chief general rafael villamariona who died yesterday 17 days after an attack in which he was seriously wounded and for which the guerrillas claimed credit","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1222","doctext":"Colonel Inocente Montano the Salvadoran Deputy Security Minister acknowledged today that the recent capture of an arms shipment in Honduras on April 7 could indicate that Salvadoran guerrillas are gearing up for a new military offensive Montano suggested that the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN might initiate this offensive before Nicaraguas presidentelect Violeta Chamorro takes office on April 25 He noted the possibility that Salvadoran terrorists might carry out actions to foster antagonism against the incoming government in Managua and show their strength The Salvadoran armed forces reported that the seized shipment included 24 AK47 rifles 24 handles 76 clips for these weapons 80 rolls of slow fuse each weighing over 2 kg and a substantial quantity of explosive materials The military materials were transported by Salvadorans Victor Emilio Dubon and Feliciano Garcia identified as part of the FMLNs logistics unit according to a press release from the armed forces press committee COPREFA COPREFA added that this unit was responsible for smuggling arms into El Salvador On April 8 another significant quantity of medicine and surgical supplies was confiscated in the Honduran department of Copan where the arms had been discovered the previous day COPREFA urged citizens to report any suspicious activities in their communities to prevent potential terrorist actions by the FMLN These developments come as the government and the FMLN prepare to resume UNsponsored dialogue likely early next month The Deputy Security Minister emphasized that while the dialogue process is ongoing incidents like these impede negotiations Montano made these remarks during the funeral of Otto Sorto Milla the soninlaw of Salvadoran Air Force Chief General Rafael Villamariona who died yesterday 17 days after being seriously injured in an attack for which the guerrillas claimed responsibility","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1223","doctext":"a slight tremor measuring three on the international scale of one to 12 rocked southwest colombia at 1027 local 1527 gmt without causing any damage or victims the occidente observatory in the city of cali 500 km from bogota has reported the quake was hardly felt but first aid organizations in cali reported that they had received telephone calls from people who did feel it and who voiced their concerns about the risks that could be run in churches which are filled with parishioners attending good friday masses the quake was also slightly felt in towns like tulua buga buenavventura pasto pereira and popayan a city which was destroyed by an earthquake on maundy thursday in 1983 killing approximately 200 people and injuring over 500","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1223","doctext":"A minor tremor registering three on the international scale of one to 12 shook southwest Colombia at 1027 local time 1527 GMT reported the Occidente Observatory in Cali which is 500 km from Bogotá No damage or casualties were reported Though the quake was barely noticeable first aid organizations in Cali received calls from concerned residents particularly about the safety of churches filled with parishioners attending Good Friday services The tremor was also felt slightly in towns like Tuluá Buga Buenaventura Pasto Pereira and Popayán the latter having been devastated by an earthquake on Maundy Thursday in 1983 which resulted in approximately 200 deaths and over 500 injuries","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1224","doctext":"salvadoran military spokesmen revealed today that a rebel cell in which two honduran women are members clandestinely introduced into the country through honduras several pistols thousands of rounds of ammunition soviet rifles medicine and explosives for the guerrillas in the first report the ministry of defense said definitively that the weapons came from nicaragua through honduras destined for terrorists in el salvador the second military report on this matter said that the nicaraguan presidential election results have now made steppedup gunrunning from that country a short term possibility not only for our country but for other countries in the central american region in a communique the salvadoran defense ministry said that the arms and medicine were introduced into el salvador in 19 trips over a years time from san pedro sula honduras the military source said that the rebel cell consisting of salvadorans tito olivio dubon and feliciano garcia sorto and honduran women adilia and aminta dubon ramirez had the mission of secretly transporting arms and medicine into the country according to the military communique 155 ak47 rifles 45 pistols 60000 rounds for various caliber rifles 126 grenades for rpg7s medicine and materials for making explosives were clandestinely brought into el salvador between april 1989 and 7 april 1990 tito dubon and garcia sorto were arrested on 7 april in cololaca municipality in honduras lempira department while trying to introduce the arms shipment into the country inside the secret compartments of a truck according to the military information the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln cell used two different routes for the trips departing from the city of san pedro sula on route 1 12 trips were made between june 1989 and 7 april 1990 route 2 was used for three trips between april and may 1989 to a place located in mercedes ocotepeque department where the fmln terrorists picked up the weapons and other war materiel the defense ministry reported the report does not specify the route used for the remaining four trips in which the same four people took part the two honduran women now under detention gave the salvadorans false documentation to pass as hondurans according to the military investigations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1224","doctext":"Salvadoran military officials disclosed today that a rebel group including two Honduran women smuggled various arms and supplies into the country through Honduras They carried pistols ammunition Soviet rifles medicine and explosives meant for the guerrillas The Ministry of Defenses initial report confirmed that the weapons originated from Nicaragua passed through Honduras and were intended for terrorists in El Salvador Another military report indicated that the recent Nicaraguan presidential election could lead to increased arms smuggling from Nicaragua affecting El Salvador and other Central American nations According to a communiqué from the Salvadoran Defense Ministry the arms and medicine were smuggled into El Salvador over 19 trips spanning a year from San Pedro Sula Honduras The rebel cell comprised Salvadorans Tito Olivio Dubon and Feliciano Garcia Sorto along with Honduran women Adilia and Aminta Dubon Ramirez who had the task of covertly transporting the supplies The communiqué detailed that between April 1989 and April 1990 155 AK47 rifles 45 pistols 60000 rounds of various ammunition 126 RPG7 grenades medicine and explosive materials were smuggled into El Salvador Tito Dubon and Garcia Sorto were apprehended on April 7 in Cololaca Municipality Lempira Department Honduras while attempting to smuggle the arms hidden in a truck According to military information the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN cell utilized two routes from San Pedro Sula Route 1 saw 12 trips between June 1989 and April 7 1990 while Route 2 was used for three trips between April and May 1989 to Mercedes Ocotepeque Department where FMLN terrorists collected the weapons and war materials the Defense Ministry stated The report did not clarify the routes used for the remaining four trips which involved the same four individuals The detained Honduran women had provided the Salvadorans with false documents to pose as Hondurans according to military investigations","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1225","doctext":"various internal and external factors have made possible the meeting in oslo norways capital at the end of march a guatemalan national revolutionary army urng delegation representing its general command met with a national reconciliation commission cnr delegation accredited to support the guatemalan government and army to find a political solution to the very grave crisis that is affecting the country in general it is worth noting that the political will and broad initiative repeatedly displayed by the urng general command which seeks a political solution to the internal armed conflict with their participation has received widespread welcome among the population and has caused great domestic and international repercussions resulting in the approval and support of a broad and representative segment of guatemalan political and social sectors as may be recalled it has been the military and government who have obstinately refused to talk to the guatemalan armed insurgents this highlights the weaknesses isolation and contradictions within the army and the ruling christian democratic party the armys sector most reluctant to talk with the guerrillas is bent on resolving guatemalas armed conflict by way of the military notwithstanding that it contradictorily refuses to acknowledge their existence it is this sector that the troops and some officers not precisely the selfnamed mountain officers blame for the hard setbacks and severe blows inflicted by the guerrilla forces the failure of the counterinsurgency strategy and the army being bogged down for the military leadership under these conditions the situation is something like an alley the way out of which could be seen if defense minister general hector gramajo opted to follow and respect the letter and spirit of the oslo agreements in the case of guatemala however it is not just simply ending an undeclared war that has lasted nearly 30 years in the opinion of the guatemalan revolutionaries the help of all who favor democracy and peace is needed to lay down the basis for a great national accord that will ensure for guatemala a serious process of dialogue and talks so as to resolve the historic and root structural causes that have generated the domestic armed conflict which still remains intact these justify and give validity to the democratic project and the patriotic and popular struggle by the armed guatemalan revolutionary movement compliance and implementation of the basic agreement to seek peace through political means signed in the norwegian capital on 30 april depends then on the will and political attitude of the sides in the conflict the guatemalan revolutionaries are precisely the ones who have shown the most willingness and will and who have made the most efforts in favor of peace in guatemala their widespread political and diplomatic initiatives and their meaningful advances in the battlefield permit the insurgents to sit down at the negotiating table with enough resources and conditions to ensure that the oslo agreements are respected and complied with that guatemala enters into a true process of democracy in its institutions and structures with broad national support and international solidarity and that peace is reestablished an honorable peace with dignity that guarantees social justice and independence progress and wellbeing","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1225","doctext":"A combination of internal and external factors has facilitated the meeting in Oslo Norways capital At the end of March the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Army URNG delegation representing its general command met with the National Reconciliation Commission CNR delegation accredited to assist the Guatemalan government and military in seeking a political resolution to the severe crisis impacting the country Notably the persistent political will and broad initiative of the URNG general command which aims for a political resolution to the internal armed conflict through their involvement has been widely welcomed by the population This has led to significant domestic and international reactions garnering approval and support from a wide and representative segment of Guatemalan political and social sectors Historically it has been the military and government who stubbornly refused to engage in dialogue with the armed insurgents highlighting the weaknesses isolation and contradictions within the army and the ruling Christian Democratic Party The most reluctant army sector intent on resolving Guatemalas armed conflict militarily paradoxically refuses to acknowledge the guerrillas existence This sector is blamed by troops and some officers for the severe setbacks and blows inflicted by guerrilla forces the failure of counterinsurgency strategies and the armys stalemate Under these conditions for the military leadership the situation resembles a deadend alley the exit from which could be visible if Defense Minister General Hector Gramajo adheres to the spirit and letter of the Oslo agreements For Guatemala the goal is not just to end an undeclared war that has spanned nearly 30 years According to the Guatemalan revolutionaries support from all proponents of democracy and peace is crucial to establish a broad national accord ensuring a serious dialogue process to address the historical and structural causes of the domestic armed conflict which remain unresolved These causes justify and validate the democratic project and the patriotic and popular struggle of the armed Guatemalan revolutionary movement Compliance with and implementation of the basic agreement to pursue peace through political means signed in the Norwegian capital on April 30 depends on the political will and attitude of the conflict parties The Guatemalan revolutionaries have shown the greatest willingness and effort for peace in Guatemala Their extensive political and diplomatic initiatives and significant battlefield advances enable the insurgents to negotiate with sufficient resources and conditions to ensure the respect and compliance with the Oslo agreements This aims to lead Guatemala into a genuine democratic process in its institutions and structures with broad national support and international solidarity and to reestablish peacea dignified and honorable peace that guarantees social justice independence progress and wellbeing","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1226","doctext":"through his spokesman us president george bush has announced that he will visit chile in september this very important political event demonstrates the extent of the change that has occurred in the country since the 14 december 1989 elections the isolation has been broken after a 16year period and important world personalities are beginning to visit us italy has considered chile to be one of its first priorities for economic aid and trade relations between our country and bulgaria were resumed on friday after 16 years of dictatorship previously other socialist countries took the same path and it was only a few days ago that the mexican president visited our capital to confirm that links had been resumed between the two nations in general pinochets opinion chile was at war for the 16 years of the dictatorship curiously the alleged allied camp the western countries through their chiefs of state refused to talk with him or extend him invitations furthermore it was considered disgraceful to have any links with the reigning regime that had violated every type of human right according to 16 sentences handed down by the united nations for the united states relations with chile were annoying and that country made it known the dictatorships commandos travelled to washington to kill orlando letelier for this operation they violated borders and laws with false passports to conduct this terrorist act that is still considered a black mark against chilean justice never in the history of chileanus relations have things been so low as during the past 16 years only in light of this background data can the importance of george bushs visit be evaluated all this marks the beginning of a new era with the reinstatement of our nation in the place that it has always historically occupied the recovery of our influence and the importance of this countrys future commitments bushs visit is the most visible demonstration that the wars have ended and that international policies are today built on the basis of understanding and cooperation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1226","doctext":"Through his spokesperson US President George Bush has declared his intention to visit Chile in September This significant political event highlights the substantial changes in Chile since the elections on December 14 1989 After 16 years of isolation the country is now welcoming visits from prominent global figures Italy has prioritized Chile for economic aid and trade and on Friday diplomatic relations with Bulgaria were reestablished after a long dictatorship Other socialist nations had already taken similar steps and recently the Mexican president visited to reaffirm the renewed ties between the two countries General Pinochet viewed Chile as being at war during his 16year dictatorship Interestingly Western nations led by their heads of state refused to engage with him or extend invitations deeming it dishonorable to associate with a regime that had violated human rights according to 16 UN resolutions The United States found its relations with Chile problematic a sentiment they openly expressed Chilean commandos even went to Washington to assassinate Orlando Letelier breaching borders and laws with false passports to carry out this notorious terrorist act which remains a blemish on Chilean justice Relations between Chile and the US hit an alltime low during the dictatorships 16 years The significance of George Bushs visit can only be fully appreciated against this backdrop This visit symbolizes the start of a new era reinstating Chile to its historical position reclaiming its influence and underscoring the importance of the countrys future commitments Bushs visit is the clearest sign that the wars have concluded and that todays international policies are founded on understanding and cooperation","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1227","doctext":"a delegation from la fanmi se la vi literallythe family is life an organization headed by father jean bertrand aristide is going to participate in the international conference on street urchins being held 2330 april in buenos aires capital of argentina the reverend father jean bertrand aristide who leads this little society will leave haiti on 20 april he will be heading the haitian delegation to this conference father aristide said he is leaving with much chagrin in his heart because not only are the undercover detectives still armed but the judiciary has as yet to show that change is blowing over the country father aristide pointed the finger at mrs ertha pascal trouillot who must shoulder her responsibility before the entire world which thinks the haitian army is under the orders of the nations president like the head of the army declared on 13 march 1990 father aristide feels one cannot count on the haitian army to provide security during the elections father aristide says that even though a part of the army is honest the trend today dictates organized vigilance brigades in addition to the honest part of the army if we do not want a repeat of 29 november 1987 father aristide says yes to elections but first justice if not the oas and the united nations can go ahead and come to haiti but it will be like washing ones hands and patting them on the dusty ground to dry them regarding the way the population is providing its own justice by burning people all over the country father aristide said that the population acts this way because the judicial authorities do not do their duty and that if the ministry of justice does not decide to hurry up they not further identified might as well shut it down and reopen it with brand new people regarding the rumors circulating to the effect that father aristide is planning to run in the future elections in haiti father aristide declared aristide has never been powermad nor has he ever hankered to be president father aristide said further and we quote i have chosen to remain at the side of the masses i will do what the masses ask me to do as has always been the case no reference of closing of quotation as heard last father aristide asked the honest members of the armed forces to go over and stand at the side of the masses by so doing they will go down in history as people who worked to set haiti on the road to democracy thus father aristide held a press conference this morning to announce that he was going on a trip to represent la fanmi se la vi at the international conference on street urchins that is being held in argentina","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1227","doctext":"A delegation from La Fanmi Se La Vi The Family Is Life an organization led by Father Jean Bertrand Aristide will attend the International Conference on Street Urchins from April 2330 in Buenos Aires Argentina Father Aristide will leave Haiti on April 20 to head the Haitian delegation He expressed deep concern about the ongoing presence of armed undercover detectives and the lack of judicial reform in Haiti Aristide criticized Mrs Ertha Pascal Trouillot urging her to take responsibility as the world believes the Haitian army follows the presidents orders as stated by the army chief on March 13 1990 He doubts the armys ability to ensure election security advocating for organized vigilance brigades alongside honest army members to avoid a repeat of the November 29 1987 events Aristide supports elections but insists on justice first cautioning that without it the OAS and UNs involvement in Haiti would be futile He condemned the populaces resort to burning people due to judicial inaction calling for a complete overhaul of the Ministry of Justice if it fails to act swiftly Addressing rumors of his potential presidential candidacy Aristide denied any desire for power emphasizing his commitment to the masses and their needs He urged honest military members to align with the masses ensuring their place in history as contributors to Haitis path to democracy Aristide held a press conference this morning to announce his trip to represent La Fanmi Se La Vi at the Buenos Aires conference","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1228","doctext":"defense minister humberto romero said today that argentina has suspended and frozen the condor missile project he also denied international press reports that the missile was being built in secret with iraq for potential use against israel during a meeting with reporters this afternoon romero said the project was suspended because of a political decision and also because we do not have funds to finance this technical project this is how the minister implicitly alluded to the repeated press reports from europe the united states and the middle east about argentine participation in the construction of one of the stages of the iraqi missile system although he did not specifically mention iraq israel or the report on the missile romero said we want to put this to rest in the face of publications that appear in the international press every so often he added we always said the project never represented any risk or danger for anyone but at any rate the project was suspended it is frozen this week iraqi president saddam hussein said his country can wage a total war against israel through the use of mediumrange strategic missiles that can reportedly carry chemical weapons hussein also said any israeli effort to bomb the iraqi missile manaufacturing plants would be futile because our missiles are made in parts in different areas of the world on several occasions our country has been mentioned as the manufacturer in cooperation with egypt and iraq of mediumrange about 800 km ballistic missiles each time argentina has categorically denied this the argentine air force successfully developed the condor i and condor ii projects it has been assured that these are for putting a domestic satellite in orbit the last missile test was made july l989 at the chamical airspace base la rioja province where a stage of the condor missile travelled more that 160 km","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1228","doctext":"Defense Minister Humberto Romero announced today that Argentina has halted and frozen the Condor missile initiative He refuted claims from the international press that the missile was being clandestinely developed with Iraq for potential deployment against Israel In a press briefing this afternoon Romero stated The project was paused due to a political decision and also because we lack the necessary funds to support this technical venture This statement indirectly addressed persistent reports from Europe the United States and the Middle East regarding Argentinas involvement in constructing a phase of the Iraqi missile system Although Romero did not directly refer to Iraq Israel or the specific missile report he said We want to dispel these recurring international press reports He further emphasized We have always maintained that the project posed no threat or danger to anyone but nonetheless it has been suspended and is currently on hold This week Iraqi President Saddam Hussein declared that his nation could launch an allout war against Israel using mediumrange strategic missiles that are allegedly capable of carrying chemical weapons Hussein also mentioned that any Israeli attempts to bomb the Iraqi missile production facilities would be in vain because our missiles are assembled in parts from various regions around the globe On numerous occasions Argentina has been cited as a collaborator along with Egypt and Iraq in the production of mediumrange ballistic missiles approximately 800 km in range Each time Argentina has firmly denied these allegations The Argentine Air Force successfully developed the Condor I and Condor II projects which were claimed to be intended for launching a domestic satellite into orbit The last missile test took place in July 1989 at the Chamical Aerospace Base in La Rioja province where a stage of the Condor missile traveled over 160 km","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1229","doctext":"investigations under way throughout the country have been fruitless regarding the alleged presence of spanish british israeli or italian terrorists in colombia following the foiled attack on seven generals eight colonels and other top commanders of the army and national police in medellin meanwhile general miguel alfredo maza marquez director of the administrative department of security identified eugenio exendeste an ideologist of the basque fatherland and liberty eta separatist organization as the link between the medellin cartel and the spanish terrorists police operations director general octavio vargas silva said that all security organizations are on maximum alert he noted that the secret organizations have composite sketches of the suspected eta members and the two colombians who coordinated all the steps to carry out the attack that was intended to kill many civilians as a result of a rocket attack on a gasoline truck that carried 3000 gallons of flight fuel","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1229","doctext":"Ongoing investigations across the nation have yielded no results regarding the supposed existence of Spanish British Israeli or Italian terrorists in Colombia after the thwarted attack on seven generals eight colonels and other top military and police leaders in Medellin General Miguel Alfredo Maza Marquez head of the Administrative Department of Security identified Eugenio Exendeste a Basque Fatherland and Liberty ETA ideologist as the connection between the Medellin cartel and the Spanish terrorists General Octavio Vargas Silva director of police operations stated that all security forces are on high alert He mentioned that secret agencies have composite sketches of the alleged ETA members and the two Colombians who planned the attack which aimed to cause numerous civilian casualties through a rocket strike on a gasoline truck carrying 3000 gallons of aviation fuel","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1230","doctext":"prime minister felipe gonzalez believes that the latest basque fatherland liberty eta attacks signify the recognition of an extraordinary weakness of the terrorists prime minister gonzalez said that this mornings attack in madrid and last thursdays in seville were repugnant and compared the terrorists to the colombian drug traffickers felipe gonzalez made these statements at the end of a meeting with the bolivan president jaime paz zamora","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1230","doctext":"Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez believes that the recent attacks by Basque Fatherland Liberty ETA highlight the terrorists significant weakness He condemned this mornings attack in Madrid and last Thursdays in Seville as repugnant comparing the terrorists to Colombian drug traffickers Gonzalez made these remarks following a meeting with Bolivian President Jaime Paz Zamora","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1231","doctext":"1 the attitude of certain bad armed forces members should not be used to create a negative image of the armed forces in general quite the contrary it is appropriate to purge the ranks and get rid of those bad members so that they do not continue to harm the remaining members 2 this public statement about the need for a purge is simply the reply to a historical requirement because whoever reports the issue does not cause the damage 3 in reference to those who carried out the order to assassinate the jesuits they were actually doing that carrying out orders i have only said in public what the people have been saying and expressing in a low voice 4 therefore a national commentary does not endanger the country or the armed forces those who decided to adopt a decision whose subsequent consequences they should have assessed are the ones who endangered the us military aid and in the process wittingly or unwittingly played into the fmlns farabundo marti national liberation front hands 5 we suppose that there is information on the issue and that it is exclusively in the hands of certain groups which for one reason or another have failed to turn it over to the appropriate persons 6 just as the government of the republic and a vast majority of the salvadoran people expected a full investigation and solution of this crime which shook the world all good salvadorans trust that justice will prevail and that those who violated the law will answer for the crime they have perpetrated","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1231","doctext":"1 The misconduct of certain bad armed forces members should not taint the image of the armed forces as a whole Instead it is essential to cleanse the ranks by removing these bad members to prevent further harm to the remaining members 2 This public call for a purge responds to a historical necessity as the act of reporting the issue does not cause any damage 3 Regarding those who followed orders to assassinate the Jesuits they were merely executing commands I have only voiced publicly what the people have been murmuring 4 Hence a national discourse does not jeopardize the country or the armed forces The real threat to US military aid came from those who made decisions without fully considering their repercussions thereby unintentionally aiding the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front 5 It is believed that certain groups hold information on the matter but have not handed it over to the proper authorities for various reasons 6 The government of the republic and the majority of Salvadorans anticipated a thorough investigation and resolution of this globally shocking crime All good Salvadorans trust that justice will be served and those who broke the law will be held accountable for their actions","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1232","doctext":"carlos pizarro presidential candidate for the disbanded m19 guerrilla group was shot thursday aboard a passenger plane airport officials reported radio stations said the former guerrilla commander was taken to a hospital in bogota the control tower at eldorado international airport here received a message from an avianca pilot saying mr pizarro had been shot by one or several people aboard the avianca airline plane which had been en route to barranquilla on the caribbean coast madrid efe in spanish at 1533 gmt reports that pizarro was seriously wounded and that his assailant was killed","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1232","doctext":"Carlos Pizarro the presidential candidate from the disbanded M19 guerrilla group was attacked on Thursday while on a passenger plane as reported by airport officials Radio stations indicated that the former guerrilla leader was transported to a hospital in Bogota The control tower at Eldorado International Airport received a communication from an Avianca pilot stating that Mr Pizarro had been shot by one or several people on the Avianca airline flight which was headed to Barranquilla on the Caribbean coast According to Madrid EFE Pizarro was critically injured and his assailant was killed","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1233","doctext":"carlos pizarro presidential candidate for the disbanded m19 guerrilla group died in hospital thursday after being sprayed with submachinegun fire aboard a passenger plane his brother eduard said bodyguards shot the gunman to death after he fired at the candidate aboard an avianca airline plane en route from bogota to baranquilla on the caribbean coast radio stations reported the plane turned back to bogota and the former guerrilla commander was rushed to a hospital in the capital he was reported to have taken three bullets in the head","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1233","doctext":"Carlos Pizarro a presidential candidate from the disbanded M19 guerrilla group succumbed to injuries in a hospital on Thursday after being attacked with submachinegun fire on a passenger plane according to his brother Eduard Bodyguards shot the gunman dead after he opened fire on the candidate aboard an Avianca airline flight traveling from Bogota to Baranquilla on the Caribbean coast as reported by radio stations The plane returned to Bogota where the former guerrilla leader was rushed to a hospital in the capital Reports indicated he was struck by three bullets in the head","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1234","doctext":"the caller identified himself as zapatoca this must be an alias he said he is an active member of the extraditables group with headquarters in medellin he said that carlos pizarro leongomezs death was a result of a coin toss over cesar gaviria rodrigo lloreda caicedo carlos pizarro and alvaro gomez todays bad luck fell on carlos pizarro leongomez the caller said that he was acting under the orders of kiki castano and henry perez and that the two people killed inside the plane were recruited by pirina don jairo tazcon the head of the medellin hired assassins he added that this series of criminal attacks will continue as long as the government does not give them political military treatment he said that the extraditables have set aside their struggle against extradition they are now demanding political military treatment and have threatened to continue with this type of action they warn that they have what they have called an iranianmade z5 k which according to zapatoca will be used for the first time in bogota within the next few days","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1234","doctext":"A caller using the alias Zapatoca claimed to be an active member of the Extraditables group based in Medellin He stated that the death of Carlos Pizarro Leongomez was decided by a coin toss that also included Cesar Gaviria Rodrigo Lloreda Caicedo and Alvaro Gomez Todays misfortune struck Carlos Pizarro Leongomez The caller mentioned that he acted under the orders of Kiki Castano and Henry Perez and the two individuals killed on the plane were recruited by Pirina and Don Jairo Tazcon the leader of Medellins hired assassins He warned that these attacks would persist unless the government provided them with political and military recognition The Extraditables have halted their fight against extradition and now demand politicalmilitary status threatening to continue such actions The caller also cautioned that they possess an Iranianmade Z5 K which Zapatoca said would be used for the first time in Bogota in the coming days","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1235","doctext":"a few minutes ago an official spokesman from the national social security fund cnps read the following communique confirming the death of mr pizarro begin recording unidentified spokesman the cnps regrets to inform the people that presidential candidate carlos pizarro leongomez was admitted to the emergency room this morning after having been shot several times in the head and neck a few minutes earlier these shots caused very serious neurological and cerebral wounds as well as grave wounds to the face and neck despite the efforts of a team of doctors including general surgeons neurosurgeons anesthesists ophthalmologists doctors from the intensive care unit and other staff members of the cnps it was not possible to save his life and he died 7second break in reception end recording got into an altercation with the m19 leaders who were there at the time shouting slogans they did not allow the cnps spokesman to finish reading the communique the authorities have again cordoned off the area the m19 members are protesting the murder of pizarro leongomez 7second break in reception i would like to mention that the national police the f2 and the administrative departament of security are currently looking for at least two collaborators of the paid assassin who murdered m19 leader pizarro leongomez the authorities have reported that at least two men collaborated with the murderer inside the hk1400 plane that was flying between bogota and barranquilla the authorities have also reported that the machinegun used by the paid assassin who identified himself as alvaro rodriguez was hidden in the bathroom now the authorities are trying to establish if the weapon was placed there at the bucaramanga airport where the plane had been for the past few hours or if it was placed there in bogota the police had searched the paid assassin twice before the incident but did not find any weapons","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1235","doctext":"A short while ago an official spokesperson from the national social security fund CNPS read a statement confirming the death of Carlos Pizarro Leongomez begin recording unidentified spokesperson The CNPS regrets to inform the public that presidential candidate Carlos Pizarro Leongomez was brought to the emergency room earlier today after being shot multiple times in the head and neck shortly before These shots resulted in significant neurological and cerebral damage as well as severe injuries to the face and neck Despite the efforts of a team of doctors including general surgeons neurosurgeons anesthetists ophthalmologists ICU doctors and other CNPS staff his life could not be saved and he passed away 7second break in reception end recording an altercation erupted with M19 leaders present at the time who were shouting slogans and did not allow the CNPS spokesperson to finish reading the statement Authorities have cordoned off the area once more M19 members are protesting the murder of Pizarro Leongomez 7second break in reception It should be noted that the national police the F2 and the Administrative Department of Security are currently searching for at least two collaborators of the paid assassin who killed M19 leader Pizarro Leongomez Authorities reported that at least two men assisted the murderer inside the HK1400 plane traveling from Bogota to Barranquilla They also reported that the machinegun used by the assassin who identified himself as Alvaro Rodriguez was hidden in the bathroom Authorities are now trying to determine whether the weapon was placed there at the Bucaramanga airport where the plane had been for several hours or if it was placed there in Bogota The police had searched the paid assassin twice before the incident but found no weapons","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1236","doctext":"the government has announced a total offensive to capture medellin cartel boss pablo escobar gaviria following the death yesterday of nine people in an attack by the extraditables in medellin the offensive was announced at the end of an urgent meeting of the security council called by government minister horacio serpa uribe who is acting president because of president virgilio barcos trip to nicaragua to attend the inauguration of president violeta chamorro serpa said that escobar has become enemy no one and noted that all of the authorities efforts are now centered on his capture the minister said that escobar is behind the violence onslaught and asked the population to cooperate with the authorities efforts to capture him pablo escobar is behind the violence onslaught the government minister said nine people died and approximately 50 were wounded when a car loaded with 200 kg of dynamite exploded in a heavily populated district in medellin known as las americas police sources said that the car bomb which was camouflaged with construction waste was set off by remote control at a passing elite police patrol the explosion seriously damaged over 10 private vehicles and at least three buses with passengers as well as a dozen business establishments and private residences defense minister general oscar botero restrepo said that the attack was the work of the extraditables the armed wing of the medellin cartel one of the biggest drug processing and drug trafficking organizations in the world medellin colombias second largest city is the home of the cartel and of its armed wingthe extraditableswhich described themselves in march as a politicalmilitary organization and declared war on the colombian state the extraditables announced at the time that they were relegating their struggle to prevent the extradition of colombians to the united states to second place and that their top priority would be to fight the state the oligarchy and the members of the police who kidnap torture and murder the members of their organization and their families yesterdays attack was the second to be carried out against colombias special antidrug and counterinsurgency elite police corps on 11 march another car bomb loaded with over 100 kg of dynamite was exploded against a police vehicle on the freeway south of medellin eight policemen and nine civilians were killed in the explosion","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1236","doctext":"The government has declared a comprehensive offensive to apprehend Medellin cartel leader Pablo Escobar Gaviria after an attack by the Extraditables in Medellin resulted in nine fatalities yesterday This offensive was revealed following an emergency meeting of the security council convened by acting President Horacio Serpa Uribe standing in for President Virgilio Barco who is in Nicaragua for President Violeta Chamorros inauguration Serpa emphasized that Escobar is now considered public enemy number one with all authorities focusing their efforts on his capture He attributed the surge in violence to Escobar and urged public cooperation in the pursuit of his arrest Pablo Escobar is behind the violence onslaught the government minister reiterated The explosion caused by a car loaded with 200 kg of dynamite occurred in the densely populated Las Americas district of Medellin The car bomb disguised with construction debris was remotely detonated as an elite police patrol passed by resulting in the deaths of nine individuals and injuries to approximately 50 others The blast also severely damaged over ten private vehicles at least three buses with passengers and a dozen business establishments and private residences Defense Minister General Oscar Botero Restrepo identified the Extraditables the armed faction of the Medellin cartel as responsible for the bombing The Medellin cartel one of the largest drug processing and trafficking entities globally and its armed wing the Extraditables are based in Medellin Colombias secondlargest city In March the Extraditables declared themselves a politicalmilitary organization and declared war on the Colombian state shifting their primary focus from preventing the extradition of Colombians to the US to fighting the government oligarchy and police who kidnap torture and murder their members and families Yesterdays bombing was the second targeting Colombias elite antidrug and counterinsurgency police force On March 11 another car bomb loaded with over 100 kg of dynamite exploded against a police vehicle on the freeway south of Medellin killing eight policemen and nine civilians","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1237","doctext":"government minister horacio serpa uribe who has just left the national social welfare institute has denounced carlos pizarro leongomez assassination he added that no thought has been given to suspending the elections in the wake of this development and added that the country must not be left in violent hands the government minister commented further on the top m19 19 april movement leaders assassination begin recording serpa the occurrence of such sad and criminal developments is truly a disgrace it has saddened everybody very much i feel that this was not only an attack against former candidate pizarro but an attack against the country democracy and the electoral process i feel that we must respond to aggressiveness and crime with feelings of conciliation and peace reporter has any thought been given to suspending the elections after this assassination bearing in mind that pizarro was one of the most important candidates seprpa he was undoubtedly one of the most important candidates the government always thought so in addition the government highly regards the peacemking process it has been carrying out with the m19 in which pizarro was undoubtedly a key player we have adopted some decisions in this regard i am going to meet with the head of state and all of us will be closely watching the sad developments which colombia is experiencing with a desire to meet the need for tranquillity and coexistence which unfortunately we have not had thus far reporter mr minister what does the fact that two presidential candidates have been assassinated in less than 40 days represent to the government how does the government look before the nation and the world serpa well i repeat this is a very sad circumstance this is extremely worrisome of course like all colombians we are troubled over the fact that we are constantly being flooded with crime and bloodshed the government is doing the impossible to protect all citizens and to guarantee the elections and the normal development of colombians lives however there are deluded minds and there are criminals who are interested in damaging the country this is an attack against colombia against the colombian people reporter mr minister have you at any time thought of adopting special measures what is the status of the public order situation in colombia at this time what reports do you have serpa no there is calm in general the government is very worried of course we are going to meet now to discuss this terrible case reporter however do you not think that it is very difficult to go on campaigning in public at this moment serpa i would not dare make any assertion in this regard what i feel is that we must not yield a single centimeter to the violent people and the criminals end recording serpa made these statements a few minutes ago as he left the national social welfare institute where an autopsy is being performed at this moment on pizarros body","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1237","doctext":"Government Minister Horacio Serpa Uribe who recently departed from the National Social Welfare Institute has condemned the assassination of Carlos Pizarro Leongomez He emphasized that there has been no consideration given to postponing the elections following this incident and stressed that the nation should not succumb to violent forces The minister elaborated on the assassination of the prominent M19 19 April Movement leader stating that such tragic and criminal events are a national disgrace and have deeply saddened everyone He expressed that this was not merely an attack on former candidate Pizarro but an assault on the nation its democracy and the electoral process Serpa insisted that the response to such aggression and crime should be one of reconciliation and peace When asked if the elections might be suspended given Pizarros significance as a candidate Serpa acknowledged Pizarros importance and the governments respect for the peace process with the M19 in which Pizarro played a crucial role The government has made certain decisions in this context and is closely monitoring the situation with the aim of achieving the tranquility and coexistence that Colombia so desperately needs When questioned about the implications of having two presidential candidates assassinated in less than 40 days Serpa reiterated the sorrowful and concerning nature of the situation highlighting the governments ongoing efforts to protect citizens and ensure the integrity of the elections He acknowledged the presence of criminal elements intent on harming the country describing these acts as attacks on Colombia and its people In response to inquiries about special measures and the current state of public order Serpa reported general calm but significant government concern indicating that a meeting would be held to address this dire incident Asked about the challenges of continuing public campaigning at this time Serpa refrained from making definitive statements but emphasized the importance of not yielding to violence and criminality These remarks were made shortly after Serpa exited the National Social Welfare Institute where an autopsy was being conducted on Pizarros body","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1238","doctext":"the important thing is that this is the governments clarification which represents the governments stand moderator david rivas of afp rivas mr president your replies to previous questions have already answered my first question i would like to ask you something however now that the dialogue process is about to start the two sides have apparently hardened their positions the fmln commanders have said that to end the war in el salvador there must be a solution to the problems of injustice and lack of democracy the minister of justice in turn said recently that the fmln must return to civilian life and that there is no need to negotiate i would like to know what will be negotiated and what will be done to end the war through a dialogue with the fmln cristiani i am surprised by the remarks that you are attributing to dr santamaria because he is very well informed about what has happened so far he is very much aware that there is point two of the geneva agreement which notes that political agreements must be reached in order to put an end to armed confrontation and the violence that is affecting the civilian population subsequently there will be a process for disarmament and demobilization referred to as the total suspension of hostilities in the agreement i believe that it is a matter of reaching agreements we as a government are involved in this because we see the suffering of the salvadoran people we believe that it is not fair for them to live in a climate of violence in which there are so many killed so much destruction and so many problems as a government we have always asked what are the problems barring their returning to civilian life they are the only group that has not joined the salvadoran democratic process what do they want let us see if there is anything reasonable that can be done the political parties have expressed willingness to consider all that could foster or consolidate the democratic process in our country we believe that there will be no problems i cannot see any hardening by the government i believe we have been flexible we have said that the government has been immediately accepting as its own any consensus reached by the parties in other words at least your remark on the government is not true i repeat perhaps in the style of the previous question that we do not want to be biased in due time we will see whether the fmln has or has not been inflexible or hardened or whatever it will depend on whether the fmlns proposals are reasonable or not moderator pablo yacu of words indistinct yacu mr president concerning the economy some of the opposition politicians i talked with over the past few days have told me that they are a little concerned they think that because difficulties have arisen because there is a new situation in the country and because the volume of the us aid has diminished the country is rapidly taking steps that other latin american countries have already taken to meet with the socalled consulting group formed by the leading world credit institutions and request large loans to stabilize the balance of payments these politicians told me that they are concerned because this would impose a heavy burden on the new government which would assume office after 1994 cristiani well i think the opposition politicians should try to understand that many of the measures which certainly entail a sacrifice for the various national sectors are responsibly taken because of the countrys economic and social problems many people will say it is not necessary to do this or that i would only look at what has happened to other countries which even without the destruction and violence caused by an irregular force such as the fmln have experienced much more serious problems than those encountered by el salvador at present we would also encounter those problems if we fail to take measures nearby is nicaragua the inflation rate of which has reached 1700 percent its foreign debt is enormous and it is immersed in dramatic problems no measures were taken in due time in brazil and argentina although these measures were painful if they are not taken on time they will be much more painful later because eventually something will have to be done to check the economic crisis that has been created at this time we are trying to stabilize the economy to start its effective recovery it is based on this recovery that we will avoid foreign indebtedness which for many other countries has been an easy way out and an alternative when they should have acted responsibly concerning economic problems continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1238","doctext":"The critical point here is that this is the governments clarification reflecting its stance moderator David Rivas from AFP Rivas Mr President your previous answers have already addressed my initial question However I have another one As the dialogue process is about to commence both sides appear to have entrenched their positions The FMLN leaders have stated that resolving the war in El Salvador necessitates addressing issues of injustice and the lack of democracy Conversely the Minister of Justice recently remarked that the FMLN must reintegrate into civilian life without the need for negotiations What exactly will be negotiated and how will the war end through dialogue with the FMLN Cristiani I am taken aback by the comments you attribute to Dr Santamaria since he is wellinformed about the situation so far He knows that point two of the Geneva agreement stipulates that political agreements are essential to end the armed conflict and the violence impacting civilians Afterward there will be a disarmament and demobilization phase described as the total cessation of hostilities in the agreement I think its about reaching agreements As a government we are engaged in this because we witness the suffering of the Salvadoran people We believe its unfair for them to live in such a violent environment with so many deaths so much destruction and numerous problems As a government weve always asked what are the obstacles to their return to civilian life They are the only group not participating in the Salvadoran democratic process What do they want Lets see if theres something reasonable that can be done The political parties have shown a willingness to consider anything that could promote or solidify the democratic process in our country We dont foresee any problems I dont see the government hardening its stance I believe weve been flexible and have immediately embraced any consensus reached by the parties Therefore your comment about the government isnt accurate I reiterate perhaps in the same vein as the previous question that we aim to remain unbiased In due course we will see if the FMLN has been inflexible or rigid It will depend on whether their proposals are reasonable or not moderator Pablo Yacu from words indistinct Yacu Mr President regarding the economy some opposition politicians I spoke with recently expressed concerns They think that given the emerging difficulties the new situation in the country and the reduced US aid the country is rapidly moving towards engaging with the socalled consulting group formed by leading global credit institutions to request large loans for stabilizing the balance of payments These politicians are worried because this would place a heavy burden on the new government that will take office post1994 Cristiani Well I believe the opposition politicians need to understand that many measures which undoubtedly involve sacrifices for various national sectors are responsibly taken due to the countrys economic and social issues Many might argue that certain actions arent necessary Id just point to other countries which even without the destruction and violence caused by an irregular force like the FMLN have faced far more severe problems than El Salvador currently does We too would face such problems if we dont take measures Take Nicaragua where inflation has hit 1700 percent its foreign debt is massive and it is engulfed in severe problems No timely measures were taken in Brazil and Argentina and those measures though painful would have been less so if taken earlier Eventually some action must be taken to address the economic crisis At this moment we are working to stabilize the economy to initiate effective recovery This recovery will help us avoid foreign debt which many other countries have resorted to as an easy solution when they should have responsibly addressed their economic problems","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1239","doctext":"yes i think that you should tell this to the judge at the 4th penal court frankly as i said this case is now in the hands of the court the judge is the one who can order future investigations into the case your questions relate to doubts and concerns that the judge has before him he can summon anyone to testify i understand that he has already summoned some top officers i can only say this you have just mentioned a meeting in which supposedly i was present you also said that it was at that meeting that the murder was planned there is much speculation therefore i think that we must remain coolheaded in other words people are speculating when they say that this could happen this could have happened or this could not have happened for example some have said that there is a cover up but colonel rivas himself was the one who discovered who committed the crime there are many questions which is natural however that does not mean that changes thought for example i made a statement for the program 60 minutes i was interviewed for an hour and a half but obviously my replies were not aired for some reason however i said that it is no secret in our country that there have been many people a great number of people who feel that at one time or another some of the jesuit priests were in fact linked to the fmln therefore in this case all those who have said anything to that effect would have to be investigated would that be called for what i mean is that it is very difficult to make a decision based on speculation furthermore during the investigations conducted by the investigative commission of criminal actions an auxiliary legal organ we thought it was convenient at a given time since we had enough evidence on a group of people we believe committed the crime that the case should be handled by the judicial branch therefore the judicial branch today continues to investigate the case and decides whether to interrogate someone or not if there is any doubt the judicial branch can order the commission to investigate this or that whether someone is interrogated by a judge or by the commission is irrelevant the judge must decide i believe that in this case the judge should investigate as i said before i think that there has been progress i understand that the honor commission will be summoned and that another may be summoned afterward reporter could you tell us in english you said that you do not think that it is necessary that many people have criticized the jesuits and if you are going to start investigating people why not investigate everyone who has criticized the jesuits the fact remains however that not everybody is in a position to reprove the jesuits not everyone was in the military hierarchy not everyone was involved in the alto mando preceding words in spanish there are word indistinct people in the alto mando who are known to hate the jesuits who are known to have criticized them in the past why do you not think that this would be correct for those people to be investigated directly cristiani first of all i would say that the vast majority of officers in the armed forces at one point or another whether lately or earlier that there was a widespread belief of some sort of participation by the corrects himself some of the jesuit priests with the fmln this is not for us at this point and time to decide whether it is true or untrue it is simply something that was believed out there and therefore it is up to the judge to decide whether he will only interview one person who believed this or whether he is going to interview many people there has been also the fact that it well could have been the act of the fmln the act of individual groups there were also speculations at the beginning when the assassination was committed as to who could have committed the crime so there are other groups that could have committed the crime and therefore there could be others that we could have followed the word indistinct investigating but i think it is all up to the judge now to decide who will he call to testify who will he call to interrogate and if he finds any need he has all the power to instruct the investigative unit to follow through on anything that he reaches it is not up to executive branch right now to decide who is going to come up with testimony with the judge it is up to the judge to decide continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1239","doctext":"Yes I believe you should inform the judge at the 4th penal court about this matter As I mentioned the case is currently under the courts jurisdiction and it is the judge who can mandate further investigations Your questions pertain to the doubts and concerns before the judge who has the authority to summon anyone for testimony Top officers have already been summoned Regarding the meeting you referenced where you claim I was present and the murder was planned there is much speculation which necessitates a calm approach People are making assumptions about various scenarios including a coverup but it was Colonel Rivas who uncovered the crimes perpetrator Naturally there are numerous questions but that doesnt imply certainty For example I provided a statement to the program 60 Minutes where I was interviewed for an hour and a half though my responses were not broadcast I mentioned that it is wellknown in our country that many people believe some Jesuit priests were linked to the FMLN Those who have made such claims should be investigated However making decisions based on speculation is challenging During the investigations by the commission of criminal actions we found it appropriate to transfer the case to the judicial branch as we had substantial evidence against a group we believed committed the crime The judicial branch continues to investigate and decides on interrogations If there is any doubt the judicial branch can direct the commission to investigate further Ultimately the judge must decide on interrogations I believe progress has been made with the honor commission and potentially others being summoned reporter In English you mentioned that investigating everyone who criticized the Jesuits is unnecessary Not everyone has the authority to reprove the Jesuits nor was everyone part of the military hierarchy or involved in the alto mando There are individuals in the alto mando known to despise and criticize the Jesuits Why dont you think these individuals should be directly investigated Cristiani Firstly many officers in the armed forces have at some point believed in the Jesuits involvement with the FMLN Its not our place to determine the truth of this belief now The judge will decide whether to interview one or many people who held this belief There is also the possibility that the crime was committed by the FMLN or individual groups Initial speculations about the crimes perpetrators included various groups Hence there are multiple avenues for investigation The judge has the authority to determine who will testify and to instruct the investigative unit accordingly The executive branch does not decide who will provide testimony that decision rests with the judge","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1240","doctext":"rolando gonzalez los angeles times gonzalez mr president i want to make a question that was made in spanish before and its related about colonel ochoa perez he has been a hardline military and dont you think that his words indistinct got to be possible this is one and i got a second one can you tell us in english whats going to be the relation with the new nicaraguan government and what do you know about recent machinegun traffic of the guerrillas cristiani well with the first case my opinion is that anybody that has any information with respect to the assassination of the jesuit priests should instead of speculate with it publicly should go straight to the court that is in charge of the case and give all the information available to him or that he is knowledgeable of and then have the judge do something about it i think that mere speculation in public is something that is not good for the judicial process because it creates problems for it secondly even though he was a highranking officer in cases like this it is not necessarily the opinion of a specific member of the armed forces is one which is totally true or totally false sentence as heard you cannot simply go by that as a way to simply state that his statements are true it is very interesting to see that whereas before no one really would believe col ochoa all of a sudden everyone wants to give him all the credibility in this case i am not saying that what he said is true or untrue my point is that it should not be debated publicly that anybody col ochoa members of the jesuit community or anybody else who has any information with respect to the trial should go to the judge and give him that information because that would be helping the process and not mere speculations in public with respect to the relations with nicaragua we discussed this with one of the advisers of mrs chamorro during our visit and we decided to initiate 32second break in transmission plans and therefore we are willing to reinitiate the process her adviser was very clear to state that they will by no means aid the fmln in that respect we think that what has been happening between the 25th of february and the 25th of april is that the fmln thought that it was time to get all that was left in nicaraguacorrects himself out of nicaragua because they knew of the problems they would face with the new government and that they could no longer go about freely in nicaragua with their weapons and their logistic support therefore they have been trying to bring them in in that case there was a group of fmln members who were detained in honduras with the help of the honduran authorities and it was obvious that they had been shipping weapons by land through honduran territory but that group was detained moderator in spanish thank you mr president thank you mr foreign minister journalists thank you","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1240","doctext":"Rolando Gonzalez from the Los Angeles Times questioned the President in English about Colonel Ochoa Perez known for his hardline military stance and recent machinegun trafficking by guerrillas President Cristiani responded that anyone with information regarding the assassination of the Jesuit priests should go directly to the court handling the case rather than publicly speculating as public speculation could hinder the judicial process He emphasized that even though Ochoa was a highranking officer his opinions should not be taken as absolute truth without scrutiny noting the sudden shift in public perception towards believing Ochoa Cristiani urged that any relevant information should be presented to the judge to aid the judicial process rather than being debated in public On relations with the new Nicaraguan government Cristiani mentioned discussions with an adviser to Mrs Chamorro highlighting plans to restart initiatives and confirming that they will not support the FMLN He explained that between February 25 and April 25 the FMLN likely tried to move their resources out of Nicaragua due to anticipated restrictions from the new government Honduran authorities had helped detain a group of FMLN members attempting to smuggle weapons through Honduras The moderator thanked the President the Foreign Minister and the journalists for their participation","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1241","doctext":"good evening we colombians had not gotten over yesterdays cruel attack in medellin when we were confronted with another disgrace that took the life of presidential candidate carlos pizarro in a message from the president of the republic the government voiced its deep anger and sadness over this criminal attack and it ratified its determination to continue to struggle without dismay against all forms of crimes and the criminals who are so infamously attacking peace and democracy this is no time to abandon any attitude that is deemed advisable for the nation in the face of the fratricidal and antipatriotic violence we must answer with actions of understanding and conciliation with decisions that will dismantle the bands of criminals who are doing such serious harm to the people and with the determination that will renew faith in democratic principles and in the purpose to achieve the best levels of coexistence the government is determined to do that however this responsibility lies with all colombians of goodwill from each of our fellow countrymen we demand positive actions and a great solidarity with those who have the responsibility of safeguarding the citizens security throughout the nation the peace understanding and conciliation to which carlos pizarro was committed should continue to be the basic goals of the country and of its citizens all the necessary measures that will lead to clarifying that treacherous crime are being taken to determine who is responsible and then punish them to this effect the governments action will be very severe and the investigating authorities are already being provided very ample cooperation the government maintains direct communications with the 19 april movement m19 leaders and it has been attentive to its demands charges and concerns there is a marked interest because there continues to be direct relations with all political parties the various political and social associations and the presidential candidates concerning the implementation and effectiveness of security and indispensable guarantees so that we will hold the elections on 27 may as the people want national coexistence together with the citizens demands for reforms will continue to be a basic goal of the government of dr virgilio barco who will tomorrow address the colombians m19 has asked the government to allow it to make public its feelings and opinions in the face of this great tragedy through me and according to the provisions of law 42 of 1985 the government has requested this air time so that antonio navarro wolff spokesman of the political party whose presidential candidate was brutally murdered today will be able to freely express his ideas those who seek to exclude from the electoral process a political party regardless of which one it may be will not achieve it because the government will guarantee that its voice will continue to be heard despite of the difficulties colombian democracy will win","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1241","doctext":"Good evening As Colombians were still reeling from the brutal attack in Medellin yesterday we are now faced with the tragic loss of presidential candidate Carlos Pizarro In a statement from the President the government expressed profound anger and sorrow over this heinous attack and reiterated its unwavering commitment to combat all forms of crime and those who threaten peace and democracy This is not a moment to relinquish any stance deemed necessary for the nation In response to this fratricidal and antipatriotic violence we must act with understanding and reconciliation making decisions that will dismantle the criminal networks causing such harm to our people and reaffirming our faith in democratic principles and the pursuit of harmonious coexistence The government is resolute in this endeavor but this responsibility extends to all wellintentioned Colombians We call upon our fellow citizens to take positive actions and show solidarity with those tasked with ensuring national security The peace understanding and reconciliation that Carlos Pizarro championed should remain the countrys core objectives All necessary measures are being taken to clarify this treacherous crime identify those responsible and bring them to justice The governments response will be stringent with extensive cooperation already being provided to investigative authorities The government maintains direct communication with the 19 April Movement M19 leaders and has been attentive to their demands and concerns There is a strong interest in maintaining direct relations with all political parties various associations and presidential candidates to ensure the security and necessary guarantees for the elections on 27 May as desired by the people Promoting national coexistence and addressing citizens demands for reform will remain key goals of Dr Virgilio Barcos administration who will address the nation tomorrow M19 has requested the opportunity to publicly express its sentiments regarding this great tragedy Through me and in accordance with Law 42 of 1985 the government has granted this airtime for Antonio Navarro Wolff the spokesperson for the political party whose presidential candidate was cruelly murdered today to freely share his thoughts Those who aim to exclude any political party from the electoral process will not succeed as the government will ensure that every voice continues to be heard Despite the challenges Colombian democracy will prevail","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1242","doctext":"the leftist patriotic union up today asked colombian president virgilio barco to be admitted to the negotiations that the government is holding with diverse political groups to reach an agreement that will permit the introduction of national constitutional reforms the up national directorate met today with barco and gave him a letter noting that the exclusion of social forces in the negotiations may again be a mockery of the people it again asked for protection for the lives of its militants since it was founded in 1985 more than 1000 up members have been killed throughout the country the up explains in its letter that the assassination on 22 march of bernardo jaramillo its presidential candidate forced it to withdraw from the 27 may elections this did not deter it however from its struggle for a plebiscite and from calling for a national popular and democratic constituent assembly the up added that a constituent assembly which will represent all popular sectors will be charged with drafting constitutional reforms the reforms must then be submitted to a plebiscite a week ago the liberal party social conservative party 19 april movement m19 and national salvation movement met to try to reach an agreement that will permit holding a national plebiscite on 27 may to approve substantial reforms to the state government minister horacio serpa uribe stated that the administration has not and does not seek to impose its criteria on the will to effect constitutional reform he added that the governments position is very clear and seeks to respond to the will of the people also the up convened political parties social forces students and colombians in general who were excluded from these negotiations to unite a proposal on the 27 may plebiscite finally the up directorate asked as a contribution to peace in the country to be able to meet with the rebel forces","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1242","doctext":"The leftist Patriotic Union UP urged Colombian President Virgilio Barco today to include them in the ongoing negotiations with various political factions aimed at forming a consensus for national constitutional reforms During a meeting with Barco the UPs national leadership presented a letter highlighting that excluding social groups from these talks could again make a mockery of the peoples will The UP reiterated their demand for protection for their members noting that over 1000 UP members have been killed across the nation since its inception in 1985 The letter also referenced the assassination of their presidential candidate Bernardo Jaramillo on 22 March which led to their withdrawal from the 27 May elections Despite this setback the UP remains committed to advocating for a plebiscite and calling for a national popular and democratic constituent assembly Such an assembly would draft the necessary constitutional reforms which would then be put to a plebiscite A week ago the Liberal Party Social Conservative Party 19 April Movement M19 and National Salvation Movement convened to negotiate terms for a national plebiscite on 27 May to endorse significant state reforms Government Minister Horacio Serpa Uribe emphasized that the administration does not intend to impose its criteria but rather aims to align with the peoples will Additionally the UP called upon political parties social groups students and excluded Colombians to unite in support of the 27 May plebiscite proposal Lastly the UP leadership requested the opportunity to meet with rebel forces as a contribution to achieving peace in the country","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1243","doctext":"colombians during these months of national tragedy we have been hit by events over and over again violence strikes the hearts of our institutions values democracy and our best men the ultimate goal of those engaged in violence is to prevent democracy from functioning that is why they have unleashed their evil against options for changes that could strengthen democracy and prevent violence in colombia brave colombians have been murdered one by one their existence was a threat to the survival of violent practices it is not a coincidence that during the current electoral campaign three presidential candidates have been murdered it is not a coincidence either that other brave minds that advocated reform had been killed before in that struggle rodrigo lara who was murdered six years on 23 april was the first to denounce the grave effects of drug trafficking on the stability of our institutions those who killed him wanted to open paths for the socalled crime tolerance guillermo cano a brave newsman represented a free critical press such as is needed in a true democracy his killers thought that by drowning out his voice they would intimidate the defenders of freedom of speech luis carlos galan was killed eight months ago by killing him they sought to assassinate a hope of renovation and change and a deep conviction for the need to radically transform political habits and the climate of corruption immorality and indifference in the face of crime this indifference led to the emergence of the great evils that are causing bloodshed in the country bernardo jaramillo struggled for a peaceful democratic left that rejected armed struggle and that wanted to build a more just society by killing him the criminals sought to block the paths to legitimate protest within the law carlos pizarro the last link in this macabre chain that includes so many others represented the possibility for guerrilla groups to lay down their weapons and join institutional politics or for weapons to be replaced by legal instruments to struggle for legitimate ideals by killing him in a dastardly and cowardly manner yesterday they sought to destroy the process of reconciliation and reincorporation of armed groups into civil life the death of our countrymen should not be in vain it strikes deep in our hearts it affects the spirit profoundly it must therefore awaken the national conscience because those crimes are not merely vile crimes against unarmed great men who believed in the strength of ideals these have been crimes against our basic values against the clean ideals of progress and peace that these men represented we must not be mistaken those who killed our leaders did not extinguish the noble cause for which they gave their lives their values will prevail they are our values their hopes still live those hopes belong to all colombians their dream will never disappear it is the dream we all have of attaining peace and prosperity that is why i praise what antonio navarro said last night i invite the m19 19 april movement to continue walking along the path that pizarro charted terrorisms goal has been to close the paths to change renovation and reform our path on the contrary is to make peaceful democratic revolution viable it is a revolution of hope this deep crisis will not be solved by restrictions and limitations imposed on the instruments of democracy but by uniting efforts of all good colombians to repair the roads to change renovation and reform continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1243","doctext":"Colombians during these months of national tragedy we have repeatedly faced devastating events Violence has targeted the core of our institutions values democracy and our finest individuals Those who perpetuate violence aim to disrupt the functioning of democracy They have targeted initiatives for change that could fortify democracy and curb violence in Colombia Courageous Colombians have been killed one by one because their existence threatened violent practices It is no coincidence that three presidential candidates have been assassinated during the current electoral campaign Similarly other reform advocates have been killed in this struggle Rodrigo Lara murdered on April 23 six years ago was the first to highlight the severe impacts of drug trafficking on our institutions stability His killers aimed to pave the way for crime tolerance Guillermo Cano a valiant journalist embodied a free and critical press essential for true democracy His assassins believed that silencing him would intimidate freedom of speech defenders Luis Carlos Galan was murdered eight months ago His death was an attempt to kill the hope of renewal and transformation and a firm belief in the need to fundamentally change political practices and address corruption immorality and indifference to crime This indifference has given rise to the significant evils causing bloodshed in our country Bernardo Jaramillo fought for a peaceful democratic left that rejected armed struggle and aimed to build a more just society His murderers sought to obstruct lawful avenues for legitimate protest Carlos Pizarro the latest victim in this grim series represented the possibility for guerrilla groups to disarm and participate in institutional politics or for weapons to be replaced by legal means to pursue legitimate ideals His cowardly murder yesterday aimed to undermine the reconciliation process and the reintegration of armed groups into civilian life The deaths of our compatriots should not be in vain They deeply wound our hearts and spirits These events must awaken the national conscience because these crimes are not just heinous acts against unarmed noble men who believed in the power of ideals They are attacks against our fundamental values and the pure ideals of progress and peace that these men stood for We must not be mistaken The murderers of our leaders did not extinguish the noble cause for which they sacrificed their lives Their values and hopes endure and belong to all Colombians Their dream of peace and prosperity will never fade I commend what Antonio Navarro stated last night I invite the M19 19 April Movement to continue along the path Pizarro envisioned Terrorism aims to block the routes to change renovation and reform Our mission is to make peaceful democratic revolution feasible It is a revolution of hope This profound crisis will not be resolved by imposing restrictions and limitations on democratic tools but through the united efforts of all honorable Colombians to restore the pathways to change renovation and reform","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1244","doctext":"i am happy that navarro over the television called for common sense and for pizarros funeral to be conducted in peace tomorrow in accordance with the law the government will continue to do everything possible so that the m19 and the other political parties can carry on their campaign activities the government and i have fully supported the army the police the das administrative department of security and all of the authorities charged with maintaining order these agencies are aware of their responsibility and are making great efforts to carry out their duties efficiently at this time there is a tendency to overlook the results achieved in the struggle against the violent ones and the significant progress achieved i understand the impatience and the desire for definitive results against not only drug trafficking but all other expressions of violence as well i will now mention some of the measures that complement those that have already been taken the government has proposed the creation of a highlevel commission in which the political parties are represented to follow up the electoral process and to assess the security measures that the public force and the security organizations have been providing for all candidates this commission can by itself propose new measures to reinforce the electoral guarantees in various areas in addition the government minister and those in charge of security will meet with representatives of each of the political campaigns to consider the existing protection measures the commission met with the m19 at the security council today and will meet with the other political movements in the next few days the government has made efforts to provide the best possible protection for all of the candidates the government will continue to work to reduce the risk of each of the candidates to its lowest level for this reason the goverment will revise the existing situation regarding mobilization and location of the candidates also the government will double the number of elite policemen who have demonstrated the greatest efficiency in the struggle against drug terrorism and the paramilitary groups the 1st army division commander has been assigned the specific task of coordinating all forces security agencies and military operations in the medellin area the country knows that this government has encouraged a broad participative constitutional reform process two years ago the government proposed a plebiscite and then presented to the congress a constitutional amendments bill in this way the government interpreted the national feeling which demands a more efficient administration of justice and even more stringent antiterrorist measures for which it is necessary to amend the constitution the government also echoed the peoples call for stronger institutions and a more efficient and representative congress colombians know that the current evils will be definitively overcome by expanding and strengthening our democracy even further creating opportunities for the citizens participation in the decisions that concern them most i want to reaffirm that the government is determined to do eveything necessary so that in the next elections we can pave the way for constitutional reforms continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1244","doctext":"I am pleased that Navarro on television has called for rationality and for Pizarros funeral to proceed peacefully tomorrow According to the law the government will persist in doing everything possible so that the M19 and other political parties can continue their campaign activities Both the government and I have fully backed the army the police the DAS Administrative Department of Security and all authorities tasked with maintaining order These agencies are aware of their responsibilities and are making significant efforts to fulfill their duties effectively Currently there is a tendency to overlook the achievements in the fight against violence and the considerable progress made I understand the impatience and the desire for conclusive results against not only drug trafficking but all forms of violence I will now outline some of the measures that complement those already implemented The government has suggested forming a highlevel commission representing political parties to monitor the electoral process and assess the security measures provided by public forces and security organizations for all candidates This commission can independently propose new measures to reinforce electoral guarantees in various regions Additionally the government minister and security officials will meet with representatives from each political campaign to review existing protection measures The commission met with the M19 at the security council today and will meet with other political movements in the coming days The government has strived to offer the best possible protection for all candidates The government will continue to work to minimize the risk for each candidate For this reason the government will reassess the current situation regarding the mobility and location of the candidates Furthermore the government will double the number of elite police officers who have shown the greatest efficiency in combating drug terrorism and paramilitary groups The 1st Army Division Commander has been tasked with coordinating all forces security agencies and military operations in the Medellin area The nation is aware that this government has promoted a comprehensive participative constitutional reform process Two years ago the government proposed a plebiscite and subsequently presented a constitutional amendments bill to Congress In this manner the government interpreted the national sentiment which calls for a more efficient administration of justice and stricter antiterrorist measures necessitating constitutional amendments The government also responded to the publics demand for stronger institutions and a more efficient and representative Congress Colombians recognize that the current issues will be definitively resolved by further expanding and strengthening our democracy creating opportunities for citizen participation in decisions that concern them most I want to reaffirm that the government is committed to doing everything necessary so that in the upcoming elections we can pave the way for constitutional reforms","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1245","doctext":"fellow countrymen the murder of carlos pizarro sought both to disrupt the development of the electoral process as well as to destroy the process of reconciliation that the government and m 19 19 april movement had carefully built surpassing numerous obstacles it also seeks to weaken the state and make colombians lose faith in democratic institutions however those who foment violence will not manage to weaken a strong democracy that is supported by all colombians or to destroy the path of peace that we have built after so many difficulties two of these difficulties stem back more than five decades the first difficulty was to build an atmosphere of peace in a country where the violence we have inherited flared up in the fifties and after having evolved it has taken on different forms such as narcoterrorism and bands of hired assassins encouraged by groups of the extreme right the second obstacle along with the previous one is the lack of tolerance for political pluralism even progressive ideas are many times considered dangerous by people who do not realize that the cold war is over a pluralist democracy is not afraid of communism on the contrary it accepts communism but it does not accept violence regardless of its source the use of weapons both to defend an ideology as well as to fight against it is unacceptable in a pluralist democracy the persons responsible for the tragic murder of carlos pizarro will not manage to destroy what has been been achieved that is a clear viable and defined path to peace the obligation we have ahead of us and that we will carry out united is to keep that path of peace open all colombians admire the peace initiatives of the m19 and we share the grief of the relatives and followers of carlos pizarro because their sadness and anger is shared by all colombians who love peace facts show that the m19 members wisely adopted the decision to rejoin democracy and remain in democracy to struggle for peace and to promote legally the reforms they consider necessary when they abandoned their weapons they did not abandon the struggle for their ideals they have all their rights because they are no longer a guerrilla group m19 is now a political party with all rights and duties of a political party and whose ideas should be tolerated those who through violence are trying to bring down the m19 flag and to prevent its candidates from running in the elections and to stop them from conducting political campaigning are not just the enemies of that movement they are the enemies of peace they are trying to destroy the path that was built for the reincorporation of the guerrilla groups into civilian life the material and intellectual authors of carlos pizarros murder are the enemies of democracy because they hope to sabotage the elections and prevent new opportunities for political participation the government will not allow the voice of m19 to be silenced therefore the government yesterday requested airtime on television so that antonio navarro wolff leader of that party could express his opinions to all colombians continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1245","doctext":"Fellow citizens The assassination of Carlos Pizarro aimed to both disrupt the electoral process and dismantle the reconciliation efforts that the government and M19 19 April Movement painstakingly established overcoming numerous hurdles It also intends to undermine the state and erode Colombians trust in democratic institutions However those who incite violence will fail to weaken a robust democracy upheld by all Colombians or to derail the peace path we have forged through many challenges Two of these challenges date back over fifty years The first was to create a peaceful environment in a nation where inherited violence surged in the 1950s evolving into forms like narcoterrorism and death squads fueled by farright groups The second challenge closely tied to the first is the intolerance of political diversity Even progressive ideas are often deemed dangerous by those unaware that the Cold War has ended A pluralistic democracy does not fear communism it embraces it but rejects violence from any source Using weapons to defend or oppose an ideology is unacceptable in a pluralist democracy Those responsible for Carlos Pizarros tragic murder will not undo our achievements a clear viable and defined path to peace Our collective duty which we will fulfill together is to keep this peace path open All Colombians respect the M19s peace initiatives and share the grief of Carlos Pizarros relatives and supporters as their sorrow and anger are felt by all Colombians who cherish peace Evidence shows that the M19 members wisely chose to rejoin and remain in democracy to fight for peace and to legally advocate for the reforms they deem necessary By laying down their arms they did not abandon their ideals They fully possess their rights as they are no longer a guerrilla group M19 is now a political party with all the rights and responsibilities of one and its ideas should be tolerated Those who use violence to topple the M19s banner prevent its candidates from running in elections and halt their political campaigns are not just enemies of the movement but enemies of peace They seek to destroy the pathway built for reintegrating guerrilla groups into civilian life The masterminds behind Carlos Pizarros murder are enemies of democracy aiming to sabotage elections and stifle new political participation opportunities The government will not let the M19s voice be silenced Consequently the government requested television airtime yesterday for Antonio Navarro Wolff the partys leader to share his views with all Colombians","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1246","doctext":"when the convergence of opinions on the fundamental aspects of the creation of a constituent assembly is made public the government will contribute toward the counting of the relevant ballot papers the government believes it is necessary to reduce as much as possible the risk for each of the candidates despite the strict security measures taken by carlos pizarro the suicidal calling of a hired assassin at the service of evil interests ended his life in view of these totally irrational methods large numbers of bodyguards bulletproof vests and practical security measures could help but they are not enough it is necessary for authorities and campaign officials to take maximum precautionary measures there must be more modern and direct communication with the people i admire the courage of the candidates who have gone to public squares but we all know that the health of democracy and the stability of institutions depends on the lives of the candidates so this campaign can take place under the best of conditions without the need for candidates to run the risks involved in traditional forms of proselytism the government has decided to increase television time for the presidential candidates of the parties and movements that are represented in congress on both national and regional channels in addition the government will allow the free use of radio stations for the same purpose and will give more opportunities for advertisements we are trying for a more modern campaign in which new techniques can be used to explain the programs of the candidates so that they can directly make contact with citizens and their families in their own homes besides the government will intensify its civic campaign by inviting all citizens to vote in the next elections their vote for any of the candidates or even a blank vote is an expression of the peoples rejection of violence it is a way of resolving conflicts by peaceful and democratic means to actively participate in the next elections is to vote for peace for democracy and tolerance amid the situation in which this country is living voting is an obligation no citizen with a right to vote can afford to remain at home and remain indifferent continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1246","doctext":"Once the convergence of opinions on the core aspects of establishing a constituent assembly is made public the government will assist in tallying the relevant ballot papers The government believes it is crucial to minimize the risk for each candidate as much as possible Despite the stringent security measures taken by Carlos Pizarro the suicidal actions of a hired assassin serving malicious interests ended his life Given these irrational methods numerous bodyguards bulletproof vests and practical security measures can help but they are insufficient Authorities and campaign officials must adopt maximum precautionary measures There should be more advanced and direct communication with the public I admire the bravery of candidates who have appeared in public squares but we all recognize that the health of democracy and institutional stability relies on the lives of the candidates To ensure this campaign can proceed under optimal conditions without candidates needing to take the risks involved in traditional forms of proselytism the government has decided to increase television airtime for presidential candidates of parties and movements represented in Congress on both national and regional channels Additionally the government will permit the free use of radio stations for the same purpose and will provide more opportunities for advertisements We aim for a more modern campaign where new techniques can be utilized to convey the candidates programs allowing them to directly reach citizens and their families in their homes Furthermore the government will intensify its civic campaign by encouraging all citizens to vote in the upcoming elections Their vote whether for any candidate or even a blank vote symbolizes the peoples rejection of violence It is a method of resolving conflicts through peaceful and democratic means Actively participating in the next elections means voting for peace democracy and tolerance Given the current situation in the country voting is a duty No eligible voter can afford to stay home and remain indifferent","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1247","doctext":"what i have to say this evening is that we made a correct decision the armed forces budget was reduced by 10 percent to ask for a greater reduction is not to know our countrys reality and to destroy the armed forces to reduce the honduran armed forces budget by 50 percent is tantamount to dismantling it and i for one am not willing to make that decision i agreed to take the correct path at the right moment to redirect the honduran armed forces and to see they also act with austerity and in the best national interest it is easy to criticize and say things but when these people had the opportunity to resolve this nothing was done i have acted valladares german reyes of acanefe reyes good evening before anything else i think we should apologize to the housewives for having ruined their soap opera regarding the green battalions you mentioned mr president which are going to be installed in yamales where they should have been before the contras entered how are the onuca united nations observer group in central america officers going to verify that the contra withdrawal from honduran territory callejas there is no problem the yamales camp is inside honduran territory there are mechanisms that allow onuca and ciav international commission for support and verification forces to control these persons once more i would like to refer to the position you are taking why not see things positively instead of saying we had contras here for 10 years say that now we do not have any i think this is the type of optimism we should impress upon the country let us not complain about yesterday instead build on todays reality i am very happy to be here at this news conference and to be able to tell my fellow citizens and you that no longer are we to have contras in honduras a positive step in this regard the green battalions and the armed forces are taking action to administer a territory that only yesterday was relatively out of control of the government valladares words indistinct reporter mr president much has been said about these 247 million it seems like a large sum which tells of the success of your trip to the united states this however is to be used to pay debts do you know of any specific amounts you may be receiving in the future or is it a question of having to wait there with a little paper bag to then hand it over to central bank president don ricardo maduro what are the resource forecasts and what definite investment plans are there for these resources one must especially take into account the impact this will have on the central bank currency reserves since inflation can be a time bomb lastly i would like to ask you if you changes thought apparently my colleague regina has an important question before you end the conference with me thank you mr president callejas no problem i would continue this conference all night long although i do not wish to keep the housewives from their programs however everything has a time frame and our interest is that all reporters here tonight should have the opportunity of taking part in this news conference getting back to your question the total amount of funds available for the armed forces was established this way the 1989 budget approved by congress was 150 million lempiras reporter perhaps i did not make myself clear i was referring to the funds the government would have available once loans were paid off with these stopgap loans callejas you are right we are talking about the stopgap financing for 247 million this stopgap loan opens the path so that friendly countries and bilateral and multilateral financial organizations can resume their loans to the country these funds will give us the right to draw on special imf accounts funds from special world bank programs such as sal1 and sal2 or funds that have been withheld from japan and germany the total amount of these funds is enough to pay the 247 million stopgap loan in full and still have some cash left over for some of these organizations that may generate funds for the country the precise amounts will be given by the central bank president however to answer your question the amount of funds to be received will be no less than the amount being loaned plus some surpluses from international organizations and friendly countries which have withheld their loans or donations because of honduras ineligibility with the imf continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1247","doctext":"This evening I stand by our decision as the correct one We reduced the armed forces budget by 10 percent demanding a larger reduction shows a lack of understanding of our countrys reality and would dismantle the armed forces A 50 percent cut would essentially disband them and I am not prepared to make that call I chose the right path at the right time to redirect the Honduran armed forces towards austerity and national interest Criticism is easy but when others had the chance to resolve this issue no action was taken I have taken action Valladares German Reyes of ACANEFE Reyes Good evening Firstly we should apologize to the housewives for interrupting their soap opera Regarding the green battalions you mentioned Mr President which are to be stationed in Yamales where they should have been before the contras arrived how will ONUSCA United Nations Observer Group in Central America verify the contras withdrawal from Honduran territory Callejas There is no issue The Yamales camp is within Honduran territory Mechanisms allow ONUSCA and CIAV International Commission for Support and Verification forces to monitor these individuals I want to emphasize a positive outlook instead of lamenting that we had contras here for 10 years lets celebrate that they are now gone This optimism is what we should convey to the country Lets not dwell on the past but build on todays reality I am pleased to announce that we no longer have contras in Hondurasa positive development The green battalions and armed forces are now managing a territory that was previously out of government control Valladares words indistinct Reporter Mr President much has been said about the 247 millionit seems like a large sumthat indicates the success of your trip to the United States However this amount is for debt repayment Are there any specific future amounts expected or is it a matter of waiting with a small bag to hand over to Central Bank President Don Ricardo Maduro What are the resource forecasts and specific investment plans for these funds Consider the impact on the Central Bank currency reserves since inflation can be a ticking bomb Lastly I would like to ask if you changes thought Apparently my colleague Regina has an important question before you conclude the conference with me Thank you Mr President Callejas No problem I could continue this conference all night though I do not wish to keep housewives from their programs However everything has a time limit and our interest is that all reporters get a chance to participate tonight To address your question the total funds available for the armed forces were set this way the 1989 budget approved by Congress was 150 million lempiras Reporter Perhaps I was unclear I meant the funds available to the government once the stopgap loans are repaid Callejas You are correct We are discussing the 247 million stopgap financing This loan paves the way for friendly countries and bilateral and multilateral financial organizations to resume their loans to Honduras These funds will allow us to draw on special IMF accounts and funds from special World Bank programs such as SAL1 and SAL2 or funds withheld by Japan and Germany The total amount will cover the 247 million stopgap loan fully and leave surplus cash for these organizations potentially generating more funds for the country The exact amounts will be provided by the Central Bank President however to answer your question the funds received will be at least the amount loaned with additional surpluses from international organizations and friendly countries that withheld their loans or donations due to Honduras ineligibility with the IMF continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1248","doctext":"antonio navarro wolff who had been the number two man in the 19 april movement m19 was nominated today as the new presidential candidate to replace carlos pizarro leongomez who was murdered on 26 april navarro wolff who is a former guerrilla like the slain leader received the nomination when pizarros funeral procession stopped at the home of liberator simon bolivar in bogota in a speech made to the thousands at the funeral navarro accepted the nomination and said that he was picking up the banners of the slain leftist leader","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1248","doctext":"Antonio Navarro Wolff previously the secondincommand of the 19 April Movement M19 was chosen today as the new presidential candidate following the assassination of Carlos Pizarro Leongomez on 26 April Like the deceased leader Navarro Wolff is a former guerrilla He received the nomination during Pizarros funeral procession which paused at the home of liberator Simon Bolivar in Bogota Speaking to the thousands gathered Navarro accepted the candidacy and vowed to continue the legacy of the fallen leftist leader","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1249","doctext":"following the funeral of m19 19 april movement president carlos pizarro leongomez the groups new presidential candidate antonio navarro wolff said that his group will continue the struggle for peace the m19 the organization that signed a peace agreement with president virgilio barcos government on 8 march and laid down its weapons on 9 march to become a political party said that it will not pick up its weapons again as a result of the murder of the 39yearold pizarro pizarro was buried yesterday only 50 days after rejoining civilian life following more than 20 years of armed struggle pizarro became a symbol for peace although according to commentators with his death his killers are attempting to destabilize the country when accepting the presidential nomination antonio navarro wolff a 42yearold engineer former dean of a university rebel and the oldest of seven brothers and sisters said that he was running for president for that colombia which wants democracy and wishes to live in peace the new m19 presidential candidate was forced to speak and accept the nomination when pizarros funeral procession made a stop at the home of the liberator simon bolivar he said that the colombian people must unite to make harmony possible and he urged everyone to contribute to a future of peace a better future for coming generations speaking before pizarros casket which was draped with the colombian flag navarro who in 1985 survived an attack during which he lost a leg swore to fight for peace as pizarro had done the thousands of persons who attended saturdays funeral carried placards with slogans that read commander pizarro we continue forward and comrade pizarro we are for peace we swear others who joined the thousands of voices asking navarro to accept the presidential nomination broke the silence on several occasions to chant pizarro present navarro president pizarros mother margot de pizarro along with his lady friend laura spoke at the grave site and asked the crowd to fight for peace as he had always done at the cemetery the new presidential candidate again addressed the crowd who had followed the more than sevenhourlong funeral procession from the cathedral to simon bolivars home and then to the cemetery he said together with all the good colombians we are going to change the course of history he added that pizarros murder was useless because the m19 will continue its struggle for peace pizarros funeral was held in bogota the authorities praised the fact that no incidents or public disorders developed during the funeral the m19 leaders had asked the people to remain calm the new colombian presidential candidate is the sixth commander m19 has had the second since the rebel group entered its new phase to become a political party antonio navarro wolff will be running against 12 other candidates in the elections scheduled for 27 may","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1249","doctext":"Following the funeral of M19 19 April Movement leader Carlos Pizarro Leongomez the groups new presidential nominee Antonio Navarro Wolff declared that the organization will persist in its quest for peace The M19 which had signed a peace accord with President Virgilio Barcos government on March 8 and disarmed on March 9 to transition into a political entity vowed not to take up arms again despite the assassination of the 39yearold Pizarro Pizarro who was interred yesterday had become a peace icon after rejoining civilian life just 50 days earlier following over two decades of armed conflict Analysts believe his murder aimed to destabilize the nation Antonio Navarro Wolff a 42yearold engineer and former university dean accepted the presidential candidacy asserting that he represents the Colombia that desires democracy and peace He was compelled to speak and accept the nomination during a stop at Simon Bolivars residence as Pizarros funeral procession passed by Navarro urged Colombians to unite for peace and a better future for the next generations Speaking in front of Pizarros coffin draped with the Colombian flag Navarro who survived an attack in 1985 that cost him a leg pledged to continue Pizarros fight for peace Thousands attended the funeral on Saturday holding placards with slogans like Commander Pizarro we continue forward and Comrade Pizarro we are for peace we swear As Navarro accepted the nomination chants of Pizarro present Navarro president echoed Pizarros mother Margot de Pizarro and his partner Laura spoke at the gravesite urging the crowd to pursue peace as Pizarro had Addressing the crowd again at the cemetery Navarro who had accompanied the sevenhour funeral procession from the cathedral to Bolivars home and then to the cemetery stated that with the support of Colombians they would change the course of history He emphasized that Pizarros assassination was futile since M19 would continue its peace efforts The funeral in Bogota proceeded without incidents as authorities commended the public for maintaining calm heeding M19 leaders requests Antonio Navarro Wolff the sixth commander of M19 and the second since its transformation into a political party will compete against 12 other candidates in the elections set for May 27","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1250","doctext":"everybody is praising and justifying the argentine condor ii project the only one we had now that it has officially died however a more technical description of the defunct project will reveal the gap left by our flimsy space project according to the type of fuel used missiles are classified as solid liquid and cryogenicfueled missiles the solidfueled missiles carry their fuel that burns and the comburent that supplies the oxygen to trigger the combustion on a sticky rod the combustion of which cannot be regulated the cake burns completely once the combustion starts therefore solidfueled missiles are difficult to control although they are much simpler and cheaper moreover they put up with rough handling and can be easily fired the military prefer this type for manufacturing shortrange missiles the liquidfueled missiles carry the fuel and the comburent in completely separate tanks the two elements meet in a combustion chamber where they ignite after travelling through pipes valves make it possible to regulate the power of the engine ground personnel are able to stop the engine and restart it in full flight in short to control the missile as they wish through radio messages the cryogenicfueled missiles were developed during the 70s and 80s they carry hydrogen and liquid gas which are lighter than any other propellant element but which are very expensive to refrigerate and to isolate this technology makes it possible to build very fast vehicles because of their power to weight ratio they are used to place huge communication satellites in space some 36000 km above the equator or to attack a city from the other side of the world liquidfueled missiles represent the technology developed during the 50s and 60s and to a certain extent explains soviet leadership in space research these old heavy cumbersome and unbreakable missiles do not have fragile equipment and make it possible to place cargo into outer space at a reasonable cost on the other hand the large family of us and european cryogenic fueled missiles continue at an experimental stage and are unpredictable as the case of the space shuttle and the ariane iv and v moreover they are incredibly costly too poor to even think of developing liquidfueled missiles brazil and argentina have tried to place solidfueled vehicles into orbit for decades this is not all that easy because these missiles are really little more than flying rods canitas voladoras but the castor which was developed by argentina in 1978 the sonda iv developed by brazil and the japanese launching devices developed by isas a university space research agency have proved to be reasonably manageable beasts the castor represented the phase previous to designing a spaceship and this must be the reason why it mysteriously died in 1978 after a series of incredibly successful tests and after having allowed us to reach an agreement for a jointventure with the frg to study the atmosphere the absence of mistakes by a debtor country may be fatal when argentina once again started to discreetly think about outer space 198283 it already had enough knowledge to consider larger projects in fact with its one meter diameter tube the condor could place a 200 kg cargo in a low polar orbit of only 200 km this project would have allowed argentina to have one or more pairs of eyes in space so that could assess its natural resources predict the water flow of rivers on which hydroelectric dams could be built determine where it could find oil and uranium and cheaply stop illegal fishing on the continental platform this possibility could not be accepted by some people brazil which is less hard up is about to progress from the sonda iv to the sonda v and has openly invited us to jointly develop the spaceship what will argentina answer we will or will it have a chauvinist attitude what a pity it did not adopt that attitude now that it is letting the condor project die in its first stage it was never tested when the pressure is not as great as it has been worst of it all is that it is not receiving anything in exchange very well then it is accepted the condor will go no further what is left very little should we develop satellites exclusively for space research to discover the secrets of the sun or study the cosmic explosions of xrays these issues if unaffected by economic and political factors do not disturb anybody the nasa is quite willing to give us room free of charge on their rockets for this type of satellites there is no possibility that we will gain either money or space sovereignty there is no need to point out that any similarity between this possibility and an independent space research program such as brazils is mere coincidence in the 80s argentina allowed its nuclear program which at that time was the most advanced in the third world to be hindered now it is allowing its wings to be clipped and with a stupid smile is yielding every attempt to achieve sovereignty in space each attempt to develop technology is labelled arms escalation by those champions of peace our creditors it is quite true the condor ii may be a missile as a cargo aircraft may drop bombs and a truck may be equipped with artillery for war does this mean that argentina must stop manufacturing all type of vehicles this question is not pointless in a country that refuses to make any progress","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1250","doctext":"Everyone is commending and defending the Argentine Condor II projectour sole endeavorwhich has now officially ended A deeper technical look at the discontinued project highlights the void left by our weak space program Missiles based on their fuel types are categorized as solid liquid and cryogenicfueled Solidfueled missiles contain both the fuel which burns and the oxidizer which provides oxygen for combustion on a solid stick with combustion that cant be controlled Once ignited the fuel burns entirely making these missiles hard to manage despite being simpler and less costly They are also robust and easy to launch making them favored by the military for shortrange missiles Liquidfueled missiles store the fuel and oxidizer in separate tanks combining them in a combustion chamber where they ignite This setup allows for engine power regulation and ground crews can stop and restart the engine midflight controlling the missile via radio Developed in the 70s and 80s cryogenicfueled missiles use hydrogen and liquid gas which are light but expensive to cool and insulate This technology enables the creation of very fast vehicles used for placing large communication satellites in orbit or attacking distant targets Liquidfueled missiles a technology from the 50s and 60s partly explain Soviet dominance in space research These heavy durable missiles can send cargo to space economically Conversely the US and European cryogenicfueled missiles remain experimental and unpredictable eg the Space Shuttle and Ariane IV and V and are prohibitively expensive Financially unable to develop liquidfueled missiles Brazil and Argentina have long attempted to orbit solidfueled vehicles Challenging but possible Argentinas Castor missile from 1978 and Brazils Sonda IV along with Japans ISASdeveloped launch systems have shown manageable performance The Castor a precursor to a spacecraft mysteriously ended in 1978 after a series of successful tests and a collaborative agreement with FRG for atmospheric studies A flawless debtor nation can face severe consequences By 198283 Argentina had the expertise for larger projects like the Condor which could place a 200 kg payload in a low polar orbit of 200 km This would have enabled Argentina to monitor natural resources predict river flows for hydroelectric projects locate oil and uranium and curb illegal fishing on its continental shelf This potential was unacceptable to some Brazil in a better financial state is advancing from Sonda IV to Sonda V and has invited Argentina for joint spacecraft development What will Argentinas response be Will it agree or take a nationalist stance Regrettably it did not adopt the latter stance earlier and is now abandoning the Condor project in its initial phase untested under less pressure Worse Argentina isnt gaining anything in return With the Condor project halted whats left Very little Should we develop satellites solely for space research like studying the sun or cosmic Xray explosions These areas if not economically or politically influenced are uncontroversial NASA is willing to provide free space on their rockets for such satellites Theres no chance of gaining monetary or spatial sovereignty benefits Any resemblance between this scenario and an independent space research program like Brazils is purely coincidental In the 80s Argentina allowed its nuclear program once the most advanced in the developing world to be stymied Now it is surrendering its aspirations in space with a naive smile relinquishing every effort for space sovereignty Each technological advancement is labeled an arms escalation by peace advocates our creditors Indeed the Condor II might be a missile just as cargo planes can drop bombs and trucks can mount artillery Should Argentina cease producing all vehicles This is a serious question in a country that shuns progress","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1251","doctext":"ecuadoran social communications secretary pedro saad announced today that a group of colombians dressed as military men on 28 april kidnapped us citizen scott heyndal killed a colombian and wounded an ecuadorean heyndal and his companions were traveling aboard a small boat on the san miguel river in the amazon region when they were attacked with automatic weapons by the colombians from a larger vessel","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1251","doctext":"Ecuadoran Social Communications Secretary Pedro Saad revealed today that on April 28 a group of Colombians dressed as military men kidnapped US citizen Scott Heyndal killed a Colombian and injured an Ecuadorian Heyndal and his companions were traveling on a small boat on the San Miguel River in the Amazon region when Colombians attacked them with automatic weapons from a larger vessel","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1252","doctext":"the army seineldin believes is divided into nationalist and administrative factions and warns he cant predict what will happen when they clash if a solution is not found soon liberalism or the left is going to make headway and encircle us and that is why we have to organize ourselves to defend the institutions somos of 14 february reports the press also reports seineldins comments regarding the united states during his visit to mendoza for instance he advocated a civilianmilitary alliance to defeat the two imperialisms represented by the united states and the soviet union according to la nacion of 21 march somos of 14 february quotes seineldin as stating that the world is divided and what was the third world has been infiltrated by imperialism and communism we have already seen how the united states blockaded venezuela and is now trying to do the same with mexico where it has installed a single party drug trafficking will be given as an excuse for invading it level of popular support la prensa of 13 march analyzes a survey on seineldins popularity conducted by the demoskopia institute for market research and political studies according to the study seineldin is better known than many politicians and cabinet members since 91 percent of the population knows or has heard about him the survey shows 20 percent of the population approves of him 40 percent disapproves while 21 percent is undecided the demoskopia study also points out that although seineldin may have half of public opinion against him there is a large percentage that does not yet have a definite opinion and that depending on seineldins political skill and on how much the countrys situation continues to deteriorate he could increase his following particularly from among the undecided according to an opinion poll conducted in late february by the union study center for the new majority and reported in la nacion of 23 march seineldin is seen in a more positive light outside the capital and greater buenos aires among people with lower levels of education and among supporters of the ruling justicialist party more specifially geographic locationin the city of buenos aires seineldin received 14 percent favorable and 40 percent negative ratings in greater buenos aires 26 and 32 percent respectively and in the northwest regions of the country 41 percent favorable versus 30 percent unfavorable level of educationin the capital and greater buenos aires seineldin has a 19 percent approval rating among those who completed elementary school 14 percent among those who completed secondary school and 10 percent among those with college degrees political affiliationsurvey participants who voted for the radical party during the last national elections give seineldin a 7 percent approval rating those who voted for the united left give him 8 percent and among those who voted for the menemduhalde ticket his approval rate is 25 percent military concerns military personnel are concerned about low salaries and the sharp decrease in purchasing power according to an 11 march article in la prensa their dissatisfaction which was publicized in a flier which appeared in several provincial garrisons was discussed during seineldins meeting with commissioned and noncommissioned officers in santa fe according to somos of 14 february the possibility of a social explosion and the reluctance of the carapintadas to intervene were discussed during seineldins meetings in rosario according to the 14 february issue of somos we cannot engage in repression and that could cause a lot of problems for the security forces an authorized spokeman reportedly confided if the economy deteriorates and social unrest ensues under no circumstance will the armed forces be inclined to take the place of the police forces in guarding supermarkets or any place not clearly identified as vital to the nation according to the 11 march issue of la prensa","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1252","doctext":"Seinedlin asserts that the military is split into nationalist and administrative groups and warns of unpredictable outcomes if these factions clash He stresses the need for quick resolution to prevent liberalism or the left from gaining ground and suggests organizing to defend institutions as reported by Somos on February 14 The press also highlights Seinedlins comments on the United States such as his call for a civilianmilitary alliance to combat imperialism represented by both the US and the Soviet Union according to La Nacion on March 21 Somos quotes Seinedlin stating that the world is fragmented and the Third World has been infiltrated by imperialism and communism He points to US actions like the blockade of Venezuela and attempts to control Mexico under the guise of addressing drug trafficking La Prensa on March 13 discusses a Demoskopia Institute survey on Seinedlins popularity noting that he is more recognized than many politicians and cabinet members The survey indicates 20 approval 40 disapproval and 21 undecided Despite half the public opinion against him a significant undecided percentage exists which could shift based on Seinedlins political maneuvers and the countrys deteriorating situation A late February opinion poll by the Union Study Center for the New Majority reported by La Nacion on March 23 shows Seinedlin is more positively viewed outside Buenos Aires particularly among the less educated and Justicialist Party supporters Specifically he has a 14 favorable and 40 negative rating in Buenos Aires 26 and 32 in Greater Buenos Aires and 41 favorable versus 30 unfavorable in the northwest regions Approval ratings vary by education level with 19 for elementary school graduates 14 for secondary school graduates and 10 for those with college degrees Politically Seinedlin receives a 7 approval from Radical Party voters 8 from United Left voters and 25 from MenemDuhalde ticket supporters Military personnel are troubled by low salaries and reduced purchasing power as highlighted in La Prensa on March 11 Seinedlin addressed these issues during meetings with officers in Santa Fe reported by Somos on February 14 and discussed the potential for social unrest and the carapintadas reluctance to intervene during meetings in Rosario according to Somos on February 14 An authorized spokesman mentioned the security risks of not engaging in repression If the economy worsens and social unrest arises the armed forces will not replace police in guarding nonessential areas as per La Prensa on March 11","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1253","doctext":"the high command of the armed forces is analyzing news reports about colonel sigifredo ochoa perez president of an autonomous institution having said that the officer involved in the death of six jesuits and their two maids followed orders from above ochoa made those comments on a us television newscast at a time when several members of the us congress want to cut aid to el salvador and are conducting their own investigations of the case the results of their investigation will be known next week defense minister general rafael humberto larios confirmed on the morning of 24 april that the high command is analyzing ochoas declarations and stressed that versions such as the one attributed to the official usually come from interested parties larios questioned when he bid farewell to president alfredo cristiani who left for nicaragua on 24 april said that the case is in the courts and all those who have new evidence may approach them to contribute what they have so that it may be solved both the army and the government want everything to be clarified within a fair and legal framework he said army officers who asked to remain anonymous said on 24 april that the comments made by ochoa controversial politician and soldier known for his frequent outbursts have no basis because he has no access to confidential armed forces sources due to his retired status however the informers have said that what ochoa said not only damages the armys image but that of the entire country while it contributes to the defamation campaign being carried out abroad by interested parties among them the leaders of the fmlnfdr farabundo marti national liberation frontrevolutionary democratic front they added that ochoas declaration made without presenting any proof endangers the military aid that the united states offers to el salvador and at the same time favors the internationalist left which intends to play the last card it has to assault power in this country the politicians immediate reaction to ochoa perez comments was to demand that he be more specific in his accusation pdc christian democratic party leader eduardo colindres said in a press conference that ochoa perez has the moral obligation of naming those of his comradesinarms he implicates in the death of the jesuits since the version he gave to the television program that interviewed him is vague the politician said if he knows something it is time that he bring it out into a public light so that justice authorities may take the appropriate paths meanwhile in managua spanish government officials who attended violeta chamorros inauguration said that they were disappointed by the sluggish manner in which the investigations of the jesuits case are apparently being carried out they said that they might mention the topic during the meetings they will hold with president cristiani in nicaragua reports from washington dc quote the leftist leader of the fdr guillermo manuel ungo as saying that his efforts in the american capital to expose the situation in el salvador are a success the sources said that ungo and his marxistleninist allies want the us senate to stop giving military aid to el salvador the sources also said that ungo discredits the army and the government and favors the legal recognition of the rebel groups operating in the country everything seems to indicate that the leftist internationalists have unleashed a new disinformation offensive against el salvador with the aid of bad salvadorans the sources said referring to other communist moves in the country general larios said that the local leftists are preparing to stage terrorist actions and street disturbances over the next few days under the pretext of commemorating labor day larios urged the fmlnfdr terrorists to refrain from perpetrating violent actions thus creating an adequate climate for the dialogue announced by the government to be held on 3 may otherwise the terrorists would be violating the commitments they made larios pointed out in addition it has been reported from costa rica that fmlnfdr leaders have said that they have prepared another offensive for the next few days this announcement has elicited strong rejection by various sectors","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1253","doctext":"The high command of the armed forces is reviewing reports about Colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez who heads an autonomous institution claiming that the officer involved in the killing of six Jesuits and their two maids was following orders from above Ochoa made these remarks on a US television broadcast as several US Congress members who are investigating the case and considering cutting aid to El Salvador await investigation results next week Defense Minister General Rafael Humberto Larios confirmed on April 24 that the high command is examining Ochoas statements and emphasized that such claims often come from interested parties When questioned while bidding farewell to President Alfredo Cristiani on his departure to Nicaragua Larios stated that the case is under judicial review and encouraged those with new evidence to present it to aid in resolving the matter He assured that both the army and the government seek a resolution within a fair legal framework Anonymous army officers on April 24 dismissed Ochoas remarks labeling him a controversial politician and soldier prone to frequent outbursts and noted that he lacks access to confidential military information due to his retired status However these officers indicated that Ochoas unfounded comments harm the army and the countrys reputation and contribute to a defamation campaign led by FMLNFDR leaders They warned that Ochoas claims made without evidence jeopardize US military aid to El Salvador and benefit the internationalist left aiming to seize power in the country Politicians promptly demanded Ochoa provide specific details in his accusations Eduardo Colindres leader of the Christian Democratic Party PDC stated in a press conference that Ochoa has a moral obligation to name the comrades he implicates in the Jesuits deaths criticizing his vague television interview account Colindres urged Ochoa to disclose any pertinent information to allow justice authorities to act accordingly Meanwhile in Managua Spanish officials attending Violeta Chamorros inauguration expressed disappointment over the slow investigation of the Jesuits case and hinted at raising the issue with President Cristiani Reports from Washington DC indicated that FDR leader Guillermo Manuel Ungo claimed success in his efforts to highlight the situation in El Salvador to the US Senate aiming to halt military aid The sources noted that Ungo and his MarxistLeninist allies seek legal recognition for the countrys rebel groups and discredit the army and government They suggested that international leftists with the help of disloyal Salvadorans have launched a new disinformation campaign against El Salvador General Larios addressing other communist activities warned of imminent terrorist attacks and street disturbances by local leftists under the guise of Labor Day commemorations urging FMLNFDR terrorists to avoid violence to maintain a conducive environment for the governmentannounced dialogue on May 3 He stressed that any violent actions would breach their commitments Additionally reports from Costa Rica indicated that FMLNFDR leaders have planned another offensive which has been met with widespread rejection","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1254","doctext":"following a meeting of the general staff with all the brigade and detachment commanders the armed forces today issued a public communique describing the recent statements by colonel sigifredo ochoa perez as irresponsible and tendentious in parts the communique pointed out that 1 we emphatically and categorically reject the recent statements by discharged col sigifredo ochoa perez published in the local and foreign media these statements are irresponsible and tendentious and seek to create confusion and distrust in the national and international communities by trying to involve the members of the high command in the regrettable case of the death of the jesuit priests and their workers 2 we demand that both col ochoa perez as well as any other person having any information that could lead to clarifying this case or any other case present it to the corresponding tribunals and not try to obtain political profit based on alleged statements that are added on to the campaign of disinformation that is being carried out in a systematic manner by national and international marxistleninist terrorists 3 we condemn such irresponsible statements as they seek to undermine the institutionality of the state and only favor the dark and nefarious interests of the enemies of democracy in concluding the armed forces communique reaffirms its commitment to the institutionality of the country and the democratic process and pointed out that the institution is ruled by solid professional moral and ethical principles with this statement all the commanders give their unconditional vote of confidence to the military high command of the armed forces","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1254","doctext":"After a meeting involving all brigade and detachment commanders the armed forces today released a public statement calling Colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perezs recent remarks both irresponsible and misleading The statement emphasized that they categorically reject the recent comments made by the dismissed Col Ochoa Perez which were published in local and international media These comments were labeled as an attempt to create confusion and mistrust within the national and global communities by implicating high command members in the unfortunate deaths of the Jesuit priests and their workers The armed forces demanded that Col Ochoa Perez or anyone else with information that could clarify this case or others present it to the relevant courts instead of seeking political gain with alleged statements that fuel a systematic disinformation campaign by national and international MarxistLeninist terrorists The statement condemned such irresponsible remarks as they aim to destabilize the states institutions and benefit the malign interests of democracys adversaries In conclusion the armed forces reaffirmed their dedication to the countrys institutional framework and democratic process highlighting their adherence to professional moral and ethical standards All commanders expressed their full confidence in the military high command with this statement","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1255","doctext":"salvadoran guerrilla groups launched several attacks on several points of the salvadoran capital tonight causing blackouts and an undetermined number of dead in addition to causing panic among the citizenry military spokesmen reported that the guerrilla attacks began at 2130 and were aimed at the public security forces academy located in the southern sector of the capital and military positions in the wealthy escalon neighborhood where the sheraton hotel is located a heavy barrage of rifle fire and explosions were heard for approximately one hour in the san ramon area located in the northwestern sector of san salvador while one air force helicopter overflew the city there were also reports of attacks on a military post at the central electoral council and other positions on the northwestern outskirts of the capital simultaneously urban guerrilla commandos attacked the civil defense group in the costa rica neighborhood of southern san salvador several electric poles were brought down in various sectors of the city causing blackouts over large areas there are still no official reports on the number of dead and wounded early this morning guerrilla columns attacked the 1st infantry brigades positions in mariona located on the northern outskirts of san salvador killing one soldier and wounding another","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1255","doctext":"Salvadoran guerrilla groups initiated multiple attacks on various locations in the Salvadoran capital tonight leading to blackouts and an unspecified number of fatalities and inciting panic among the residents Military officials disclosed that the attacks commenced at 2130 targeting the public security forces academy in the southern part of the capital and military sites in the affluent Escalon neighborhood where the Sheraton Hotel is situated Intense rifle fire and explosions were heard for about an hour in the San Ramon area in the northwestern sector of San Salvador while an air force helicopter patrolled overhead Additionally there were attacks reported on a military post at the central electoral council and other positions on the citys northwestern outskirts Concurrently urban guerrilla commandos assaulted the civil defense group in the Costa Rica neighborhood of southern San Salvador Several electric poles were toppled in different parts of the city causing extensive blackouts No official figures on casualties have been released yet Early this morning guerrilla units attacked the 1st Infantry Brigades positions in Mariona on the northern outskirts of San Salvador resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to another","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1256","doctext":"he armed forces have reported that a group of rebels belonging to the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln this morning staged an armed attack on the residence of salvadoran president alfredo cristiani the president was unharmed but two policemen were killed and an army captain was wounded in the controntation which took place in the exclusive escalon neighborhood in the northwestern part of the salvadoran capital according to military spokesman mauricio chavez caceres","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1256","doctext":"The armed forces have announced that a group of rebels from the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN launched an attack this morning on the residence of Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani The president was not harmed but two policemen were killed and an army captain was injured during the confrontation The incident occurred in the exclusive Escalon neighborhood in the northwestern part of the Salvadoran capital as stated by military spokesman Mauricio Chavez Caceres","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1257","doctext":"san salvador 2 may notimex intense clashes were have been reported in san salvador and other parts of the country within the last few hours this is a new military maneuver by the guerillas to pressure the government into renewing the dialogue at least 10 soldiers were killed as a result of the harassment and attacks by the fmln farabundo marti national liberation movement in seven of the countrys 14 departments according to official sources the attacks were accompanied by sabotage to the electric service system the attacks started at 2030 on 2 may and continued until late this morning passage omitted the national energy enterprise reported that electric power will be rationed for at least four hours during this morning in most of the capital and other departments throughout the country meanwhile fmln spokesmen made a telephone call to a local radio station reporting that the military maneuver unleashed on the national level is aimed at pressuring the alfredo cristiani government to renew the dialogue talks between the fnlm and the government are scheduled to start during the first part of this month according to un secretary general javier perez de cuellar who is acting as a mediator perez de cuellars personal representative alvaro de soto today will deliver to president cristinai an fmln proposal to promote the dialogue","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1257","doctext":"San Salvador 2 May Notimex Intense confrontations have been reported in San Salvador and other regions of the country in the past few hours This is a new guerrilla military maneuver to pressure the government into resuming dialogue At least 10 soldiers were killed due to harassment and attacks by the FMLN Farabundo Marti National Liberation Movement in seven of the countrys 14 departments According to official sources the attacks included sabotage to the electric service system The attacks began at 2030 on 2 May and continued until late this morning The National Energy Enterprise reported that electric power will be rationed for at least four hours this morning in most of the capital and other departments across the country Meanwhile FMLN representatives called a local radio station to report that the nationwide military maneuver aims to pressure the Alfredo Cristiani government to resume dialogue Talks between the FMLN and the government are expected to begin during the first part of this month according to UN SecretaryGeneral Javier Perez de Cuellar who is mediating Perez de Cuellars personal representative Alvaro de Soto will deliver an FMLN proposal to President Cristiani today to promote dialogue","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1258","doctext":"communique issued by the general command of the fmln we announce that between the night of 1 may and the early morning of 2 may our forces conducted several military operations in san salvador and other cities of the country in response to 1 the prevailing total impunity of members of the armed forces in violating human rights as demonstrated by the standstill reached in the trial the evident cover up of the masterminds of the assassination of the jesuit priests the release of the group of kidnappers and the recent murder of a university professor and a cooperative leader 2 the military offensive launched by the armed forces in rural areas with indiscriminate bombings and arrests of civilians 3 the arrogant and boastful attitude of the government and the military because of an alleged weakness shown by the fmln which obstructs the negotiation process 4 the unpopular economic measures and the plans to carry out the biggest economic fraud and act of corruption in our countrys history with the privatization of banks we believe that 1 the us congressional plan to cut only 50 percent of the military assistance to the government is not enough any assistance to terrorist armed forces only contributes to war and reduces the possibility for a shortterm ceasefire agreement 2 as long as there are no guarantees for the entire society as long as crimes committed by the military go unpunished and as long as repression does not stop war will continue finally we reiterate our willingness to continue the negotiation process consequently we have already presented our positions to the government and are awaiting its reply so that we can start holding the negotiations signed general command of the fmln el salvador 2 may 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1258","doctext":"The general command of the FMLN has released a communique stating that their forces executed multiple military operations in San Salvador and other cities during the night of May 1 and the early hours of May 2 These actions were in response to several issues 1 The complete impunity enjoyed by members of the armed forces in human rights violations as highlighted by the halted trial the obvious coverup of the masterminds behind the Jesuit priests assassination the release of kidnappers and the recent murders of a university professor and a cooperative leader 2 The militarys offensive in rural areas involving indiscriminate bombings and civilian arrests 3 The governments and militarys arrogant and boastful demeanor stemming from an alleged FMLN weakness which is hindering the negotiation process 4 The unpopular economic policies and plans for significant economic fraud and corruption through bank privatization The FMLN believes that 1 The US Congresss plan to cut only 50 percent of military aid to the government is insufficient Any support to terrorist armed forces merely fuels the war and diminishes the chances of a nearterm ceasefire 2 As long as there are no societal guarantees military crimes remain unpunished and repression continues the war will persist Lastly the FMLN reiterates its commitment to the negotiation process They have submitted their positions to the government and are awaiting a response to commence negotiations Signed General Command of the FMLN El Salvador May 2 1990","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1259","doctext":"the 19 april movement m 19 today accused the colombian intelligence services of assassinating m19 presidential candidate carlos pizarro we attribute pizarros death to the colombian security services said m19 directorate member rafael vergara during a news conference held in mexico city the political and diplomatic commission of the former rebel group turned political party has proposed the creation of an international group to permanently protect the presidential candidates lives miguel marin also a member of the m19s directorate pointed out the need for various international organizations to designate political personalities who would accompany each of the presidential candidates on their campaigns we intend to check the triggers of the colombian oligarchy who are to blame for the assassination of four presidential candidates in the past few years the political movements representatives said they denied that the m19 is in favor of drug trafficking but advocated the legalization of drugs and the nonextradition of drug producers the m19 members said that the clarification of their top leaders death is essential for the credibility of virgilio barcos regime they said that pizarros basic proposals to pacify the country will be taken up by antonio navarro wolff who replaced pizarro as the m19s presidential candidate they asked the international community to help put an end to the arms traffic to colombia because in 1989 foreign investment increased by 148 percent over that of 1988 what colombia needs is to attain peace with social justice for this reason it is necessary to talk and negotiate with all of the influential sectors in colombia including the drug traffickers vergara and marin pointed out","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1259","doctext":"The 19 April Movement M19 today accused the Colombian intelligence services of the assassination of M19 presidential candidate Carlos Pizarro We hold the Colombian security services responsible for Pizarros death said Rafael Vergara a member of the M19 directorate during a press conference in Mexico City The political and diplomatic commission of the exrebel group now a political party has suggested forming an international body to ensure the safety of presidential candidates Miguel Marin another directorate member of M19 emphasized the necessity for various international organizations to appoint political figures to accompany each presidential candidate during their campaigns We aim to check the triggers of the Colombian oligarchy which we hold accountable for the assassination of four presidential candidates in recent years stated the movements representatives They denied supporting drug trafficking but advocated for the legalization of drugs and the nonextradition of drug producers M19 members stressed that clarifying the death of their top leader is crucial for the credibility of Virgilio Barcos regime They mentioned that Pizarros fundamental proposals for pacifying the country will be carried forward by Antonio Navarro Wolff who has replaced Pizarro as the M19 presidential candidate They called upon the international community to help stop the arms trafficking into Colombia noting that foreign investment in 1989 increased by 148 percent compared to 1988 Colombia needs to achieve peace with social justice Therefore it is essential to engage in dialogue and negotiations with all influential sectors in Colombia including drug traffickers Vergara and Marin highlighted","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1260","doctext":"a group purportedly representing young salvadoran military officers has called for a purge of the armed forces here accusing their superiors of involvement in the massacre of six jesuit priests the call came wednesday in the wake of a bold offensive by leftist guerrillas who attacked strategic targets across the capital including the residence of president alfredo cristiani in a show of force before peace talks the statement distributed to news organizations was made in the name of a commando of young officers it gave no names but said the group was formed secretly among officers fed up with corruption by a small group of military leaders if authentic the statement would mark the first time since a 1979 military coup that a group of junior officers had broken ranks with el salvadors military leadership today more than ever all the officers who truly want to save our institution must demand and exact profound changes and a general purge at all levels of the armed forces the statement said the statement blamed a threatened loss of us military aid on a few corrupt officers whom it held responsible for the execrable assassinations of six roman catholic priests during a rebel offensive in november el salvador is supposed to receive 3154 million dollars in us aid this year 85 million dollars of it in military aid but the us house of representatives has voted to cut military aid in half and us secretary of state james baker has warned that aid to el salvador will depend on progress in the priests case the priests their housekeeper and her daughter were murdered in their residence november 16 in the midst of prolonged and bloody guerrilla offensive in the city nine members of the salvadoran armed forces have been charged in the killings but mr cristiani has expressed doubts that they will be convicted it is truly sad and infuriating for us that the loss of prestige of the armed forces has grown so much that internationally we are seen as the ones to blame for the situation our country is in said the statement attributed to the young officers the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln meanwhile also said its attacks in san salvador early wednesday were to protest the lack of progress in prosecuting members of the military for the massacre of the priests but analysts said the renewed fighting appeared intended as a show of force ahead of unmediated peace word indistinct this month which seek to end a decadelong civil war that has left more than 70000 dead in the fighting early wednesday at least seven government troops were killed and 18 were wounded an army spokesman said there were no casualties in the attack on the presidential residence and mr cristiani was not at home at the time the spokesman said the rebels retreated to their stronghold around the san salvador volcano just north of the capital after the attacks in upper class neighborhoods the united states sharply condemned the attacks and called on the rebels to demonstrate they can work with the government of el salvador to end the war we condemn the outrageous violence by the fmln said state department spokesman richard boucher the fmln has demonstrated that it can destroy the salvadoran economy and kill salvadoran citizens","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1260","doctext":"A faction claiming to represent young Salvadoran military officers has demanded a thorough cleansing of the armed forces alleging their leaders were complicit in the massacre of six Jesuit priests This appeal was issued Wednesday following a daring offensive by leftist guerrillas who targeted strategic locations across the capital including the residence of President Alfredo Cristiani as a show of force preceding peace negotiations The statement released to media outlets was signed by a commando of young officers who remained unnamed but claimed to have formed secretly due to frustration with the corruption among a small group of military leaders If genuine this would be the first instance since the 1979 military coup that junior officers have openly opposed El Salvadors military hierarchy Now more than ever all officers who genuinely wish to preserve our institution must insist on and enforce profound reforms and an extensive purge at all levels of the armed forces the statement declared It attributed the potential loss of US military aid to a few corrupt officers blamed for the heinous murders of the six Roman Catholic priests during a rebel campaign in November El Salvador is set to receive 3154 million in US aid this year with 85 million allocated for military assistance However the US House of Representatives has voted to slash this military aid by half and Secretary of State James Baker has indicated that future aid will hinge on progress in the priests murder case The priests along with their housekeeper and her daughter were assassinated in their San Salvador residence on November 16 amidst an extended and bloody guerrilla offensive Nine Salvadoran military personnel have been charged with the killings but President Cristiani has voiced skepticism about their conviction It is deeply distressing and infuriating for us that the loss of the armed forces prestige has become so severe that internationally we are perceived as responsible for our countrys predicament the young officers statement lamented Concurrently the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN claimed their early Wednesday attacks in San Salvador were to protest the lack of progress in prosecuting the military personnel involved in the priests massacre Analysts suggested that the renewed combat was likely a display of strength ahead of UNmediated peace talks aimed at concluding a decadelong civil war that has claimed over 70000 lives During the early Wednesday conflict at least seven government soldiers were killed and 18 wounded according to an army spokesperson There were no injuries reported in the attack on the presidential residence and President Cristiani was not present at the time the spokesperson noted The rebels withdrew to their stronghold near the San Salvador volcano north of the capital after the assaults on affluent neighborhoods The United States vehemently denounced the attacks urging the rebels to show they can collaborate with the Salvadoran government to end the conflict We condemn the outrageous violence by the FMLN stated State Department spokesman Richard Boucher The FMLN has shown it can devastate the Salvadoran economy and take Salvadoran lives","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1261","doctext":"the young military officers who have circulated a 5page letter outlining their views contend that the violation of human rights and the neglect in correcting wrongdoings committed by the us advisers and embassy are the main problems keeping the country mired in war the officers add that they do not trust the current us ambassador whom they accuse of betraying truth and justice in the country in connection with the latest developments the officers note the diplomats position regarding the case of the jesuit priests how he failed to denounce a colonel who accidentally discovered the culprits and how lately he has warned the high command about some information that was going to be made public by a us network the letter which was released during the last few hours and is dated 1 may expresses the young army officers support for colonel sigifredo ochoa perez after the defense ministry with the blessing of several commanders decided to take the current president of cel lempa river hydroelectric executive committee to task publicly in their letter the officers state that they agree completely with the former military commander regarding which senior officers give orders to junior officers we are obedient and nonconfrontational and that is why we continue to obey orders from superiors but this must stop when the violation of principles and rights are involved says the call from the young officers to the president and high command the extensive document delivered to the media by the selfstyled domingo monterrosa lives movement says that two of the officers it mentions were removed from their posts in the military order of 30 april the young officers provide no further details but make some allusions to missions conducted while they did their duties the document says that some of the senior officers who are obtaining money illegally must stop and mentions the names of former military officers who are now living and enjoying their wealth in exile the document says that the contradiction raised by the above is the luck of some gentlemen officers who at the end of their service live abroad and enjoy their positions without any question the document asks how some former officers are able to live so well when we know they graduated from our military alma mater the case of the jesuit priests is also examined in their letter they note that the identity of the culprits became known shortly after the murder but some of the senior officers withheld important information from the president of the republic and armed forces commander in chief a few hours after the murder many of us suspected what had happened we the young officers have the best sources of information and many of us did not think that the case would have any major impact because the activism of the priests with the farabundo marti national front fmln was wellknown however there was cause for concern almost immediately after the crime became known the priests murder was described as irrational and senseless because open fighting against terrorism is one thing and the struggle against the ideologists is another the attorney general of the republic made up the story about the fmln hatching a plot to murder the san salvador bishops in an attempt to distract attention from the killing of the priests the letter says the attorney general could not be reached for comment about this as stated by the young officers when the attorney generals idea was raised it was pointed out that it would not be credible this was treated as a childish and illogical way out the gross lie made up by the attorney general was never considered a practical option the document says the selfstyled domingo monterrosa lives movement has sent the letter to president alfredo cristiani the assembly and the armed forces high command asking them to measure the consequences of the position assumed by the us embassy and various sectors of the country regarding military aid the young officers have taken the name of the charismatic officer who died when his helicopter was attacked while flying over the area of cacaopera in the northern part of the countrys eastern region in their extensive document the young officers ask president cristini not to be deceived by reports from the high command members of la tandona name given to 1966 graduates of captain gerardo barrios military academy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1261","doctext":"The young military officers who distributed a fivepage letter detailing their perspectives argue that human rights abuses and failures to address misconduct by US advisers and embassy staff are the primary issues perpetuating the countrys conflict These officers express distrust in the current US ambassador accusing him of compromising truth and justice particularly in recent events They highlight the ambassadors handling of the Jesuit priests case noting his failure to expose a colonel who accidentally identified the perpetrators and his recent warnings to the high command about forthcoming revelations by a US network The letter dated May 1 and recently released shows the young officers support for Colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez after the defense ministry endorsed by various commanders publicly scrutinized the current president of CEL Lempa River Hydroelectric Executive Committee The officers assert full agreement with the former military commanders stance on which senior officers issue orders to juniors They emphasize their obedience and nonconfrontational nature but insist this compliance should end when principles and rights are violated The detailed document shared with the media by the selfnamed Domingo Monterrosa Lives Movement reveals that two officers mentioned were reassigned from their posts as of April 30 While the young officers provide limited specifics they refer to missions completed during their service The letter calls for an end to the illegal financial gains of some senior officers and mentions former military personnel now living in luxury abroad It questions how some exofficers can enjoy such prosperity despite their known military backgrounds The Jesuit priests murder case is revisited noting that the culprits identities were known soon after the crime but senior officers withheld crucial information from the president and armed forces commander It states that many young officers had strong suspicions shortly after the murder given their reliable information sources and initially thought the case would have little impact due to the priests known affiliation with the Farabundo Marti National Front FMLN However concern arose almost immediately The letter describes the priests murder as irrational differentiating it from the fight against terrorism and ideologists It criticizes the attorney general for fabricating a narrative about an FMLN plot to kill San Salvador bishops to divert attention from the priests murder deeming it childish and illogical The letter which the attorney general could not comment on calls the attorney generals story an impractical falsehood The Domingo Monterrosa Lives Movement has sent the letter to President Alfredo Cristiani the assembly and the armed forces high command urging them to consider the implications of the US embassys stance and various national sectors on military aid The young officers have adopted the name of the charismatic officer who perished when his helicopter was attacked over Cacaopera in the northern part of the eastern region They urge President Cristiani not to be misled by the high command members of La Tandon referring to the 1966 graduates of Captain Gerardo Barrios Military Academy","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1262","doctext":"san salvador domestic service in spanish at 1808 gmt on 3 may begins to broadcast live a news conference with salvadoran president alfredo cristiani from the presidential house in san salvador cristiani begins by saying that the government is looking to put together a viable agenda for its upcoming meeting with the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln so that some headway can be made in the talks he adds from what we can foresee we hope the direct meetings will begin in a week and a half or somewhere around there that is when we think they could start in general terms we do believe progress will be made and that we will advance quite rapidly in response to a question regarding a letter from an unnamed group of young military officers advocating a purge of the military and supporting criticisms made by former army colonel sigifredo ochoa perez cristiani says i have never believed anonymous letters or notes the fact that it is anonymous casts some doubt on the intentions behind it or about the group that could be sending it posing as young officers is easy to do this could have come from the fmln making an issue of all that they have been talking about or from any other group regarding the fmln communique on the rebels recent military offensive he states i read the communique and i honestly believe that it is one of the most ridiculous fmln communiques i have seen to date i feel that this was a way to seek notoriety through the news this could be one of the reasons the other reason could be that they are having problems among themselves some of them view the dialogue as something serious while others do not and it could be that these problems are resulting in these irrational adventures by the fmln turning to recent us government criticism charging slowness in the handling of the investigation and prosecution of those involved in the jesuit murder case cristiani says as chief executive i cannot speed up slow down or alter the judges decisions in no democracy can the chief executive dictate orders to the judicial branch the same happens in the united states as in any other democratic country i believe that as far as we have been able to see although there is much urgency in seeing this trial completed there are great expectations that the judge is duty bound to continue with the judicial procedures stipulated by salvadoran law he points out that the prosecution of general noriega in the united states is also taking a long time regarding a reported fmln attack on his residence in san salvador yesterday cristiani says i do not know who the person was who reported an attack on the presidential residence either the official or the private one neither of them was attacked though there could have been some information that such an attack was expected an fmln column was dispersed in areas close to the two residences questioned about the effects on the government of a possible cut in us government aid to el salvador cristiani responds well i think that first of all the effects of a reduction or cut of aid would be twofold first i think it would be a negative signal for the fmln and for the objective of trying to find an end to the conflict through the dialogue process that has been started and that a cut in aid might be analyzed by some of the members or all the members of the fmln as meaning a weakening of the government and its defense and that therefore their military victory is now closer and it would make it a lot more difficult to end the conflict in a short while through a political dialogue second obviously the government has the responsibility to defend the institutions the democratic institutions of the country and will not standby with a weakened defense therefore this means reallocating resources that might be used for other types of programs social programs economic or political programs for defense purposes returning the jesuits murder case cristiani is asked if the military high command is being investigated he says first of all i would say that the high command and this is just my own point of view was instrumental in making it possible to carry out the investigation the high command made it possible for the investigation to be within the armed forces an investigation that has no precedent in the past with respect to investigating military units it would be very difficult to believe that by supporting the investigation and opening up the armed forces so that they can be investigated in this case they would have done so if there were some involvement on their part further as available","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1262","doctext":"San Salvador Domestic Service in Spanish at 1808 GMT on 3 May begins to broadcast live a press conference with Salvadoran President Alfredo Cristiani from the Presidential House in San Salvador Cristiani starts by mentioning that the government aims to develop a feasible agenda for its forthcoming meeting with the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN to make some progress in the discussions He states From what we can predict we hope the direct meetings will commence in about a week and a half That is our expected timeline overall we do believe advancements will be made and that we will move forward quite quickly Addressing a question regarding a letter from an unidentified group of young military officers advocating for a military purge and supporting criticisms made by former Army Colonel Sigifredo Ochoa Perez Cristiani remarks I have never trusted anonymous letters or notes The anonymity raises questions about the intentions behind it or the group that might be sending it It is easy to pose as young officers This could have originated from the FMLN emphasizing their ongoing discourse or any other group On the topic of the FMLN communique about the rebels recent military offensive he comments I read the communique and honestly believe it is one of the most absurd FMLN communiques I have seen so far I think this was a method to gain attention through the news That could be one reason The other reason might be internal issues some members consider the dialogue serious while others do not potentially leading to these irrational actions by the FMLN Addressing the recent US government criticism regarding the slow investigation and prosecution in the Jesuit murder case Cristiani states As chief executive I cannot accelerate decelerate or alter the judges decisions In no democracy does the chief executive dictate orders to the judiciary The same applies in the United States as in any democratic nation I believe that as much as we want to see this trial concluded swiftly there are high expectations the judge must adhere to the judicial procedures defined by Salvadoran law He notes that the prosecution of General Noriega in the United States is also prolonged Regarding a reported FMLN attack on his residence in San Salvador yesterday Cristiani says I do not know who reported an attack on the presidential residence whether the official or private one Neither was attacked although there might have been information suggesting an anticipated attack An FMLN column was scattered in areas near both residences When questioned about the impact on the government of a potential reduction in US aid to El Salvador Cristiani responds Well I think firstly the consequences of reduced or cut aid would be twofold Firstly it would send a negative signal to the FMLN and affect the objective of resolving the conflict through the initiated dialogue process and that a cut in aid might be interpreted by some or all FMLN members as a sign of government and defense weakening thus bringing their military victory closer It would complicate ending the conflict swiftly through political dialogue Secondly the government is responsible for defending the countrys democratic institutions and wont stand by with a weakened defense This means reallocating resources from other programs social economic or political for defense purposes Returning to the Jesuit murder case Cristiani is asked if the military high command is under investigation He replies Firstly I would say that the high command this is my personal view was crucial in enabling the investigation The high command facilitated an investigation within the armed forces unprecedented in terms of investigating military units it would be hard to believe that by supporting the investigation and opening the armed forces up for scrutiny in this case they would have done so if they were involved Further details as available","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1263","doctext":"juan amadeo cabrera from la noticia cabrera mr president if the communique issued by the young military officers is true if it is true that they are members of the armed forces what is the outlook for the armed forces and for your government cristiani i believe some speculation would be required i believe that as an anonymous letter it cannot be given the credit it deserves if it was written by someone who is completely responsible in this regard i repeat that the armed forces have been willing to conduct a process of professionalizing and modernizing they are trying to improve their institution as much as possible moderator luisa melgar from teleprensa melgar mr president yesterday the fmln carried out different armed actions in different parts of the country a communique issued by the fmln general command justified the actions because of alleged human rights violations repression and lack of security for civilians how do you view these actions just when the talks are about to begin cristiani i read the communique and i honestly believe that it is one of the most ridiculous fmln communiques i have seen to date it is a justification that is not very justifiable i would say i believe the events on 1 may in the morning can clearly be understood all groups wishing to participate were able to march peacefully their freedoms are not being repressed i imagine you have all heard and seen what they said and did and there were no problems i feel that this was a way to seek notoriety through the news this could be one of the reasons the other reason could be that they are having problems among themselves we have information telling us that there are differences among the different groups some of them view the dialogue as something serious while others do not and it could be that these problems are resulting in these irrational adventures by the fmln i feel that at this stage of the dialogue process their actions are completely unjustifiable that is not all they have even violated what they have called unilateral gestures made in the past this shows the lack of seriousness and sincerity in all of them or some of them concerning the objectives we are trying to achieve with the dialogue process cristiani guillermo penate from el diario de hoy penate there are some labor groups that want to be included in the delegation that will participate in the talks with the fmln could this not be some sort of disadvantage for the official delegation because the opposite groups could gain strength cristiani i think that is true some groups have asked to be included in the delegation i believe the participation of the different groups is stipulated in the geneva agreements we have already explained how the government can allow for the participation of political and social sectors of the country we are not going to change the government commission which is comprised of government officials for the most part i believe that the participation of members of social organizations has already been explained in the past moderator raul beltran from radio cadena yskl beltran mr president over the past few hours we have learned about the official statement issued by the commanders of the various garrisons and the high command since you are the commander in chief of the armed forces do you support the document that was published which condemned the statements made by col sigifredo ochoa perez cristiani concerning that situation i have said that several people have made statements not just one there has been public speculation as to what may have happened in the assassinations of the jesuit priests and the other two people and that is not right if someone has any information to contribute and if that someone is really interested in the progress of justice in this country he should go to the judge to give him the information he should not continue to speculate in public because it confuses people and it obstructs the judicial process i would like to mention for example that not long ago a delegation of spanish legal experts visited the country and they were pleased to see how the 4th criminal judge was handling the judicial process as opposed to other reports that have been released in the united states however i believe that no one should speculate in public as to what may have happened if someone has information or evidence he should go to the judge otherwise there will be confusion in that regard i believe that the armed forces commanders rejection of col ochoas statements is just that in many of the statements they wrote i did not participate in drafting the statement they mentioned that they are willing to support and strengthen the judicial process but they cannot come out in public with speculation because they would only confuse people continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1263","doctext":"Juan Amadeo Cabrera from La Noticia Cabrera Mr President if the communique issued by the young military officers is accurate if indeed they are members of the armed forces what will be the implications for the armed forces and your administration Cristiani I think its speculative As an anonymous letter it cant be given full credibility unless authored by a fully accountable individual I reiterate that the armed forces are committed to professionalization and modernization striving to enhance their institution Moderator Luisa Melgar from Teleprensa Melgar Mr President yesterday the FMLN carried out various armed actions across the country Their general command issued a communique justifying these actions due to alleged human rights abuses repression and lack of civilian security How do you interpret these actions on the eve of the talks Cristiani I read the communique and find it among the most absurd FMLN communiques Ive seen Its a weak justification in my opinion The events of May 1 morning are clear all groups wanting to participate marched peacefully without repression of their freedoms Youve seen and heard their actions and words and there were no issues It seems a ploy for media attention possibly due to internal issues within the FMLN We have information about internal disagreements some take the dialogue seriously others do not leading to these irrational ventures At this dialogue stage their actions are entirely unjustifiable Moreover they have violated their unilateral gestures from the past showing a lack of seriousness and sincerity regarding our dialogue objectives Cristiani Guillermo Penate from El Diario de Hoy Penate Some labor groups want to join the talks with the FMLN Could this disadvantage the official delegation giving strength to opposing groups Cristiani Yes some groups have requested inclusion The Geneva agreements outline the participation of various groups Weve detailed the governments allowance for political and social sector involvement The government commission mostly government officials wont change Social organization member participation has been previously explained Moderator Raul Beltran from Radio Cadena YSKL Beltran Mr President recently the commanders of various garrisons and the high command issued a statement condemning Col Sigifredo Ochoa Perezs remarks As the commanderinchief do you support this document Cristiani On this matter Ive noted that multiple people have made statements not just one Public speculation about the Jesuit priests assassinations isnt appropriate If anyone has relevant information they should present it to the judge rather than speculate publicly which confuses and obstructs the judicial process A recent visit by Spanish legal experts praised the 4th criminal judges handling of the case contrary to some US reports Thus public speculation should cease The commanders rejection of Col Ochoas statements reflects their stance Though I didnt draft it their statement shows readiness to support and reinforce the judicial process avoiding public speculation to prevent confusion Continued","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1264","doctext":"however the fmln idea that they have to show force here or there or somewhere is not logical the important point is that the salvadoran people want to live in peace and tranquility therefore it makes no difference that they may have 1000 2000 or 100 that does not matter i think that whether they have a high or a low morale or whatever with just 100 radicals they could kill people and destroy sources of employment in sum they cause panic and terror in some hamlets i believe that has to be stopped it is not a matter of who shows force and who does not regardless of the demonstrations of force the fmln may carry out we still believe that in the long run the military victory by the government forces and the government is possible because they have a strong moral support the government has been elected by the people and has the support of the salvadoran people the people support the system and the government no matter who is heading it not just a particular individual however that is not the point we do not want this conflict to last 10 years longer with more bloodshed therefore we are searching for a political solution because we believe in it not because it suits us because they are stronger or not stronger moderator james lohman lohman mr president with the reduction in the us governments military aid has your government considered the possibility of seeking military aid in other countries on this continent or from other parts of the world for example we know that a country like israel has given military aid to central american countries have you considered that possibility cristiani i can only tell you that yes certainly the government of the republic has the duty of defending the system and the salvadoran democratic institutions and regardless of what may happen and we hope that will not occur if that happens we will always have to seek alternate resources for the defense of the countrys democratic institutions a few days ago i listened to statements by some politicians and members of other sectors who complained because i said we have the responsibility of defending the democratic institutions we have to find the resources and there are other alternatives to get resources for the national defense those politicians said it would be disastrous to affect social programs to help the needy that is actually what those politicians should think about when they ask for a reduction in aid i believe that is something the government cannot neglect the government must defend the system from possible attacks through violence to reach power which has been termed by central american presidents and by many countries throughout the world as illegal lohman have you considered words indistinct cristiani all i can tell you is that we are taking into consideration some alternatives however we are not going to leave the countrys democratic institutions defenseless moderator we will now have questions in english tom gibbs from the bbc gibbs what would be the effect of cutting us military aid and also it seems that the democrats in congress put as a high priority for the continuation of aid the words indistinct jesuits case and also the cleaning up of the officers corps of the army or changes in the military how inconvenient would it be to your government or how words indistinct it would be to your government to be able to words indistinct cristiani well i think that first of all the effect of the reduction or cut of aid would be twofold on the first hand i think it would be a negative signal for the fmln and for the objective of trying to find an end to the conflict through the dialogue process that has been started and that a cut in aid might be analyzed by some of the members or all the members of the fmln as meaning a weakening of the government and its defense and that therefore their military victory is now closer and it would make it a lot more difficult to end the conflict in a short while through a political dialogue secondly obviously the government has the responsibility to defend the institutions the democratic institutions of the country and will not stand by with a weakened defense therefore this means reallocating resources that might be used for other types of programs social programs economic or political programs that the government can have access to and obviously to reallocate resources for defense purposes thus it would have a twofold impact if that was the case on the other hand i think that the judicial process in the case of the jesuit priests is ongoing it will be difficult for me words indistinct to think that before it has ended that there is prejudgement on what the results would be i think that the judge as i said earlier has received at least the visits of many people just recently a group of lawyers from spain came in and analyzed the case and were very pleased with the way the judge was handling the case according obviously to salvadoran law continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1264","doctext":"Nevertheless the FMLNs notion that they must exhibit force here there or anywhere lacks logic The crucial factor is that Salvadorans desire peace and calm Hence it does not matter if they have 1000 2000 or even 100 the numbers are irrelevant In my opinion regardless of their morale even with just 100 extremists they have the capacity to kill people and destroy jobs causing panic and terror in some villages This must be halted Its not about who displays power and who doesnt Despite the FMLNs force demonstrations we maintain that in the long run a military victory by the government is achievable backed by strong moral support The government elected by the people has the populaces backing The people endorse the system and the governing body regardless of who leads it not just a specific individual However thats beside the point We dont wish for this conflict to extend another decade with more bloodshed Hence we are pursuing a political resolution because we believe in it not out of convenience or due to the FMLNs strength Moderator James Lohman Lohman Mr President with the US government reducing military aid has your government considered seeking military assistance from other countries in this continent or globally For instance Israel has provided military aid to Central American nations Have you explored that possibility Cristiani Yes certainly the government has the duty to defend the system and Salvadoran democratic institutions Regardless of any eventuality and we hope it does not occur we must seek alternative resources to defend the countrys democratic institutions Recently I heard some politicians and other sector members express concern because I stated we are responsible for defending democratic institutions we must find resources and there are alternatives to obtain resources for national defense These politicians argued that it would be disastrous to impact social programs aiding the needy That is what they should consider when advocating for aid reduction The government cannot neglect its duty to defend the system from potential attacks through violence to seize power deemed illegal by Central American presidents and many global nations Lohman Have you considered words indistinct Cristiani All I can say is we are exploring some alternatives However we wont leave the countrys democratic institutions defenseless Moderator We will now entertain questions in English Tom Gibbs from the BBC Gibbs What would be the impact of cutting US military aid Also it appears that congressional Democrats prioritize the Jesuits case and military reforms for aid continuation How inconvenient would this be for your government Cristiani Firstly the reduction or cessation of aid would have a dual impact It would send a negative signal to the FMLN undermining efforts to resolve the conflict through dialogue and might be perceived by FMLN members as a sign of governmental weakness bringing their military victory closer and complicating a swift political resolution Secondly the government has a duty to defend the countrys democratic institutions and cannot permit a weakened defense This necessitates reallocating resources from other programs including social economic or political initiatives towards defense Thus aid reduction would have a dual impact Regarding the Jesuit priests judicial process it is ongoing Its challenging to predict the outcome before it concludes The judge has received visits from various individuals Recently a group of Spanish lawyers reviewed the case and were satisfied with the judges handling according to Salvadoran law","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1265","doctext":"commander jorge melendez jonas a top salvadoran guerrilla leader admitted on thursday to a change in the us policy toward this country and said that the george bush administration now favors a negotiated political solution to the war melendez who is a staff member of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln in the eastern department of morazan said on the clandestine station radio venceremos that the americans are making a foreign policy change jonas talked about a possible cut in us military aid to the government of president alfredo cristiani saying that we can now say that this change announces the framework of his policy today just as they imposed the war today they are also imposing conditions that contribute to the search for a negotiated political solution the guerrilla leader said a us senate subcommittee voted for a cut in the us military assistance to el salvador and linked another cut in the aid to the progress made in the negotiation process to end a war that has lasted a decade and left 72000 people killed to deal with the cut in military aid the government of alfredo cristiani said that the situation would force it to make budget cuts in other areas such as health and education in this regard jonas said that the government warnings are aimed at maintaining the military struggle at the expense of severely punishing the people and all lowerclass groups however melendez insisted that the military policy in el salvador is weakeningand new conditions are being opened","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1265","doctext":"On Thursday commander Jorge Melendez known as Jonas a prominent Salvadoran guerrilla leader acknowledged a shift in US policy towards El Salvador and stated that the George Bush administration currently supports a political solution through negotiation to the ongoing war Melendez a staff member of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN in Morazans eastern department mentioned on the clandestine radio station Venceremos that the US is altering its foreign policy Jonas suggested a potential reduction in US military assistance to President Alfredo Cristianis government indicating We can now say that this change signifies the current framework of his policy He remarked that just as the war was imposed the conditions now being set aim to foster a negotiated political resolution A US Senate subcommittee voted to reduce military aid to El Salvador linking further cuts to the progress in peace negotiations aimed at ending a decadelong conflict that has resulted in 72000 deaths In response to the reduction in military aid Cristianis government indicated that it would compel budget cuts in other sectors including health and education In this context Jonas claimed that the governments warnings are intended to sustain the military conflict by severely punishing the people and lowerclass groups Nonetheless Melendez emphasized that the military policy in El Salvador is weakening and new opportunities are emerging","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1266","doctext":"the military high command emphatically rejects the junior officers statements considered a type of gray propoganda because no person or group of persons has claimed responsibility for them the statements are biased in favor of the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln on 10 january 1981 a series of similarly anonymous letters and statements were circulated the military intelligence learned that the letters were part of a strategy implemented by former captain francisco sandoval along with other members of the salvadoran subversion in addition something similar happened in november 1989 but this time it was done by a highranking member of the national union of salvadoran workers who claimed that he had received a communique from junior officers on a number of irregularities that were reportedly occurring within the armed forces the fmln terrorist groups launched offensives on both occasions according to their goals the final task was to seize power by force and by all means even if they had to sacrifice the lives of many salvadoran civilians and severely damage houses and the countrys economic infrastructure the armed forces are aware of their high level of professionalism and their own institutional ethics and philosophy as demanded by the constitution of the republic and reiterate that their mission will always be to defend the nations sovereignty and to protect each and every one of the salvadoran peoples life and interests therefore it is useless to try to undermine the armed forces morale and to confuse and divide all the members comprising the armed forces through groundless communiques which are intended to create false expectations for the national and international public","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1266","doctext":"The military high command firmly dismisses the remarks made by the junior officer labeling them as a form of gray propaganda since no individual or group has taken responsibility for them The remarks are seen as biased towards the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN On January 10 1981 a series of similar anonymous letters and statements were distributed Military intelligence discovered that these letters were part of a strategy executed by former Captain Francisco Sandoval along with other members of Salvadoran subversion A similar incident occurred in November 1989 but this time it was carried out by a highranking member of the National Union of Salvadoran Workers who claimed to have received a communiqué from junior officers about several irregularities within the armed forces The FMLN terrorist groups launched attacks on both occasions Their ultimate goal was to seize power by force and any means necessary even at the cost of many Salvadoran civilian lives and significant damage to homes and the countrys economic infrastructure The armed forces are aware of their high level of professionalism and their institutional ethics and philosophy as required by the Constitution of the Republic They reiterate that their mission is always to defend the nations sovereignty and protect the lives and interests of all Salvadoran people Therefore attempts to undermine the armed forces morale and to confuse and divide its members through unfounded communiqués intended to create false expectations for the national and international public are futile","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1267","doctext":"i have another question a few moments ago president cristiani termed the most ridiculous communique he had ever heard from the fmln the one in which they justified yesterdays military actions he termed them propagandaoriented within the framework of the negotiations how do you view this ungo in my opinion the fmln communique has aspects that are interesting and others which i think are not valid the time and opportunity of that action is ambivalent i think it has negative effects as well as positive effects for them there is always the famous vicious circle wherein if the fmln ceases to act militarily it is bad for the fmln because it shows a sign of weakness if it acts militarily it is also bad because it shows that it does not want peace in this sense i think there is no doubt that it has exhibited a show of force that its actions have been strictly propagandaoriented or with propaganda objectives it does not cease to create difficult conditions that generate a negative reaction on the others part if they want to sit down and try to ease confrontations as much as possible and seek an agreement as much as possible i believe as i told president cristiani on the telephone yesterday when we spoke of other things but touched on this topic that i uphold the governments thesis we have always criticized the fact that when negative things occur they are invoked to suspend a process which in our opinion should be continuous we have always upheld the continuity of the dialogue the government criticized the fmln when on two occasions it suspended the dialogue due to terrorist actions on the part of the government or security corps the dialogue and negotiation process has suffered as a result of this i believe that in this case the government should take its own medicine it should maintain the continuity of the process and not use as a pretext the fmln military actions to try to seek ways of conditioning or perturbing a process of dialogue and negotiation which involves not only the government and the fmln but the political parties and social forces as well reporter dr ungo in that sense the government had announced through president cristiani that the dialogue would be resumed on 3 may subsequently the un secretary generals envoy announced that it would be the first part of may dont you think that too much time is being spent without being able to agree on summit meetings that will permit securing agreements ungo i have a very positive analysis of how the process is developing in this first phase judging by the conduct on the part of the government and the fmln i think there has been a delay but i think it is a delay that improves the possibilities and conditions apparently the times were marked by haste and precipitation for the fmln to present a proposal also there was a very short time for the government to prepare its response and hold a bilateral meeting later at the same time it left a very narrow margin of influence to the political parties and social organizations president cristiani himself convened the political parties to explain to them what the situation was and how he viewed the role of the parties the parties have their own concept of their role and have been working arduously and responsibly in two weeks they held four prolonged highlevel meetings two per week we want to do the same thing with the fmln i believe that the period of two to three weeks to one month since the geneva agreement was signed has been positive if we had hurried things up perhaps the possibility of achieving results would have been affected what happens is that all of this gives way to somewhat pessimistic evaluations because the confidentiality was violated by president cristiani i have been told that these things are part of a private confidential aidememoire that was agreed to in geneva between the two top leaders of the fmln and the government delegation with un secretary general perez de cuellars representative continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1267","doctext":"I have a followup question Recently President Cristiani referred to the FMLNs latest communique which justified their recent military actions as the most absurd hes ever heard labeling it as mere propaganda Within the context of negotiations whats your perspective on this Ungo From my point of view the FMLNs statement has both intriguing and invalid elements The timing and nature of their actions are ambiguous having both negative and positive implications for them Theres a recurring dilemma if the FMLN refrains from military activity it appears weak if it engages in such actions it seems uninterested in peace Clearly their actions were intended to be a show of strength and primarily served propaganda purposes complicating efforts to foster a constructive environment for dialogue and agreement As I mentioned to President Cristiani in our phone conversation yesterday I support the governments stance We have consistently criticized the suspension of dialogue following negative events advocating for the continuous engagement in discussions The government has previously criticized the FMLN for halting dialogue in response to government or security forces terrorist actions which has hindered the negotiation process In this situation I believe the government should adhere to its own advice maintaining the dialogue process without using the FMLNs military actions as a pretext to disrupt or condition the negotiations These discussions should involve not just the government and the FMLN but also political parties and social forces Reporter Dr Ungo considering President Cristianis earlier announcement that dialogue would resume on May 3 and the UN SecretaryGenerals envoy indicating early May dont you think too much time is being wasted without securing summit meetings for agreements Ungo I view the processs development positively in this initial phase based on the actions of both the government and the FMLN Yes there has been a delay but it has improved the conditions and possibilities Initially there was a rush for the FMLN to present a proposal and for the government to prepare its response and hold a bilateral meeting leaving little room for political parties and social organizations to influence President Cristiani himself briefed the political parties on the situation and their role and they have been working diligently holding four highlevel meetings in two weeks We intend to do the same with the FMLN I believe that the two to three weeks to one month since the Geneva Agreement has been beneficial Rushing might have compromised the chances of achieving results However President Cristianis breach of confidentiality has led to somewhat pessimistic evaluations I understand that these matters were supposed to remain confidential as agreed in Geneva between the FMLN and government leaders and the UN SecretaryGenerals representative continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1268","doctext":"official sources have reported that a guatemalan cargo plane owned by the traslados company crashed this afternoon on top of several houses in northern guatemala city causing an undetermined number of dead and wounded civil aeronautics personnel confirmed to acan efe that the three crew members of the dc6 were us citizens who had been hired to fly the plane to miami sources from the municipal fire department said the plane destroyed 12 houses the number of dead and wounded are still unknown according to the initial reports the accident occurred shortly after the plane took off from the la aurora international airport and apparently was due to the loss of an engine fire department spokesman haroldo juarez said there have been explosions in the drainage system because of the gases that had accumulated from the fuel spilled by the plane according to the spokesman the pilot tried to land on an empty lot but he was unable to do so and crashed in the housing area juarez said the exact number of dead and wounded is unknown but unofficially there are reports of 15 dead and more than 20 injured","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1268","doctext":"According to official sources a Guatemalan cargo plane belonging to Traslados company crashed this afternoon onto several homes in northern Guatemala City resulting in an unspecified number of fatalities and injuries Civil aeronautics personnel confirmed to ACANEFE that the three crew members aboard the DC6 were US citizens hired to fly the aircraft to Miami The municipal fire department reported that the crash destroyed 12 houses though the exact number of casualties remains unknown Initial reports suggest the accident occurred shortly after takeoff from La Aurora International Airport likely due to an engine failure Fire department spokesman Haroldo Juarez mentioned explosions in the drainage system caused by fuel from the plane Juarez added that the pilot attempted to land in an empty lot but failed leading to the crash in the residential area While the precise number of casualties is still unclear unofficial reports indicate around 15 dead and more than 20 injured","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1269","doctext":"civil aeronautics authorities have reported that four plane accidents have brought destruction and death to guatemala in less than 24 hours the most serious accident took place in a neighborhood just outside the capital when a cargo plane that had just taken off from the la aurora international airport crashed into a residential area destroying several homes and killing 17 people including children a second accident occurred when a small plane had to make an emergency landing in rabinal in the northern part of the country in this accident the pilot was injured in a third accident a plane that had maneuvered on the runway of the la aurora international airport turned over and crashed the plane was severely damaged and the pilot and members of the crew were injured in a fourth accident a helicopter of the presidential staff had technical problems and was forced to make an emergency landing details of the last three accidents were not yet known these accidents have made this the worst day for guatemalan aviation in recent years","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1269","doctext":"Civil aviation authorities have announced that four plane crashes have led to devastation and fatalities in Guatemala within a span of less than a day The most catastrophic incident happened near the capital when a cargo plane shortly after departing from La Aurora International Airport crashed into a residential neighborhood demolishing multiple houses and killing 17 individuals including children Another crash occurred when a small aircraft had to perform an emergency landing in Rabinal in the northern region resulting in injuries to the pilot In the third incident a plane overturned and crashed while taxiing on the runway at La Aurora International Airport causing significant damage to the aircraft and injuries to the pilot and crew The fourth accident involved a presidential staff helicopter which encountered technical difficulties and had to make an emergency landing Specific details of the latter three accidents have yet to be disclosed These incidents mark the darkest day for aviation in Guatemala in recent history","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1270","doctext":"the mutual support group gam has reported finding 25 clandestine cemeteries in the countrys western high plateau area noting that proceedings required for an investigation into the cemeteries have begun according to the president of the human rights group most of the cemeteries are in hamlets and communities located in the guatemalan high plateau an area that suffered a great amount of violence during the period between 1979 and 1982 the president said the people that are buried in these hidden cemeteries were relatives of some of the people who belong to our humanitarian organization gam president nineth de garcia added all the crimes were committed by men who hide in anonymity and are responsible for the kidnapping and disappearances in our country over the past few months gam has intensified its search for clandestine cemeteries and has been successful three cemeteries were found in el quiche one in chimaltenango one in sacatepequez and one found in chinautla last year our activists in the guatemalan high plateau area have reported several times to our headquarters that chupolcivil patrol guards have kidnapped their relatives that two cemeteries exist in that community and that other cemeteries are located in uspantan el quiche zacualpa and the rest of the municipalities in this area she said there are more than 100 cemeteries that have already been reported to the el quiche 2d penal court and pending an investigation however this court has not issued the required exhumation orders for the investigations to continue this means that they have deliberately shelved the charges we presented at the courthouse because they refuse to carry out the required legal procedures said the gam president nineth de garcia stated the relatives of those who have disappeared request that the kidnappers and murderers of our relatives be brought to trial and punished in a months time our foundation will have been working for six years and up to now president vinicio cerezo has refused to form a commission to investigate the cases of the 40000 people who have disappeared","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1270","doctext":"The Mutual Support Group GAM has discovered 25 hidden cemeteries in the western highlands of the country and has initiated the necessary steps for their investigation According to the president of the human rights organization many of these graves are located in hamlets and communities within the Guatemalan highlands a region that endured significant violence from 1979 to 1982 The president stated that those buried in these clandestine graves were relatives of some members of their humanitarian group GAM President Nineth de Garcia highlighted that these crimes were carried out by unidentified men responsible for kidnappings and disappearances Recently GAM has ramped up its search efforts successfully locating three cemeteries in El Quiche one in Chimaltenango one in Sacatepequez and one in Chinautla last year The groups activists have repeatedly informed their headquarters about civil patrol guards in Chupol kidnapping their relatives with reported cemeteries in Uspantan El Quiche Zacualpa and other municipalities in the region Over 100 cemeteries have been reported to the El Quiche 2nd Penal Court but the court has yet to issue exhumation orders effectively stalling the investigations Garcia emphasized that relatives of the disappeared demand that the kidnappers and murderers face trial and punishment As GAM approaches its sixth anniversary President Vinicio Cerezo has still not established a commission to investigate the cases of the 40000 missing individuals","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1271","doctext":"the police confirmed today that presidential candidate alberto fujimori escaped a dynamite attack perpetrated by a shining path cell on 6 may according to the police the dynamite charge was detonated on the route followed by fujimoris motorcade in the district capital of san juan de lurigancho the attackers left fliers identifying themselves as members of the movement for the peoples defense a shining path front organization dora vilchez a 26yearold woman was injured in the attack fujimori who will contend with writer mario vargas llosa in a runoff election during the first half of june was only informed of the attack by his aides after the police had tightened their security around him the change 90 leader minimized the attack and continued his scheduled activities the police said that a shining path group managed to infiltrate a crowd of demonstrators and set off the dynamite charge on the route followed by fujimoris motorcade near a local market on the eastern side of lima vilchez who was seriously injured was hospitalized the bomb squad unit ude defused another explosive device near the market the fliers disseminated by the terrorists urged the people not to vote in the runoff election one of the fliers said neither fujimori nor vargas llosa is the solution because they both represent the right wing long live the armed struggle pcpsl expansion unknown","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1271","doctext":"The police announced today that presidential candidate Alberto Fujimori narrowly avoided a bombing attempt by a Shining Path cell on May 6 The dynamite charge exploded on the route followed by Fujimoris motorcade in the district capital of San Juan de Lurigancho Leaflets left by the attackers identified them as members of the Movement for the Peoples Defense a Shining Path front group Dora Vilchez a 26yearold woman was injured in the attack Fujimori facing writer Mario Vargas Llosa in a June runoff election learned of the incident from his aides after police increased his security The Change 90 leader downplayed the attack and continued his planned activities Police reported that a Shining Path group infiltrated a crowd of demonstrators and detonated the dynamite charge on the route followed by Fujimoris motorcade near a local market on the eastern side of Lima Vilchez who sustained serious injuries was hospitalized The bomb squad defused another explosive device near the market The terrorists leaflets urged people to abstain from voting in the runoff election claiming that neither Fujimori nor Vargas Llosa represented a solution as both were rightwing One leaflet declared Neither Fujimori nor Vargas Llosa is the solution because they both represent the right wing Long live the armed struggle PCPSL","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1272","doctext":"the salvadoran guerrillas warned today that the possible replacement of general humberto larios by colonel rene emilio ponce current chief of staff of the armed forces will seriously affect the negotiation process with the government which will be resumed this coming 16 may in venezuela the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln released a communique here today on the change in the salvadoran military leadership as well as the possible retirement of deputy defense minister colonel orlando zepeda these changes will seriously affect the concerted ceasefire process because one cannot reach agreements based on democratization while impunity prevails in the army and it is not subjected to a thorough purge the fmln added gen larios told newsmen yesterday about his possible replacement by col emilio ponce in the defense ministry is a change which he regarded as natural eventually there may be a change of that sort it is a natural and routine change the defense minister said when asked about persistent rumors to this effect in that past few days in el salvador col ponce a member of the 1966 graduation class known as la tandona currently has great influence among the armed forces officers he has held the post of chief of staff since the middle of last year the fmln communique stated that ponces removal from the post of chief of state would break the chain of responsibility of the high command in the assassination of the jesuit priests the jesuit priests were assassinated on 16 november by alleged armed forces members who were turned over to judiciary authorities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1272","doctext":"The Salvadoran guerrillas issued a warning today regarding the potential replacement of General Humberto Larios by Colonel Rene Emilio Ponce who is currently the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces They cautioned that this change will seriously affect the negotiation process with the government scheduled to resume on May 16 in Venezuela The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN expressed their concerns in a communique about the shift in military leadership and the possible retirement of Deputy Defense Minister Colonel Orlando Zepeda The FMLN emphasized that such changes could jeopardize the agreed ceasefire efforts arguing that agreements based on democratization are impossible while the army operates with impunity and has not undergone substantial reform General Larios mentioned to reporters yesterday that his potential replacement by Colonel Emilio Ponce at the Defense Ministry would be a natural change He described the change as routine and expected amidst ongoing rumors in El Salvador Colonel Ponce a prominent figure among the armed forces officers graduated in 1966 in a class known as La Tandona and has held the Chief of Staff position since midlast year The FMLNs communique argued that removing Ponce from his position would disrupt the chain of command responsible for the assassination of Jesuit priests who were allegedly killed by armed forces members on November 16 and subsequently handed over to judicial authorities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1273","doctext":"in chile foreign minister enrique silva cimma has protested to israeli ambassador daniyel moqedi over his statements on the plo speaking at luncheon with the jewish community in the port city of valparaiso moqedi called the chilean government naive for agreeing to receive an official from the plo moqedi said chile had not understood what he called the real nature of this terrorist organization chiles foreign minister said the israeli ambassador had given assurances of his deep respect for the chilean government and explained he may have used improper language because of his less than fluent spanish he said the issue was now resolved the plo official faruq qaddumi visited chile last week and met with several government officials including president patricio aylwin","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1273","doctext":"In Chile Foreign Minister Enrique Silva Cimma expressed his concerns to Israeli Ambassador Daniyel Moqedi regarding his remarks about the PLO During a luncheon with the Jewish community in Valparaiso Moqedi criticized the Chilean government for being naive in welcoming a PLO official suggesting they did not grasp the true nature of the organization The Chilean Foreign Minister noted that Moqedi had assured his profound respect for Chile and attributed his comments to his limited Spanish proficiency He declared the matter resolved Last week PLO official Faruq Qaddumi visited Chile and held meetings with several officials including President Patricio Aylwin","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1274","doctext":"first lady of the nation mr vice president your excellencies of the diplomatic corps members of the armed forces high command generals chiefs officers noncommissioned officers troops public security policemen and administrative personnel salvadoran people we have gathered here united by a shared feeling of patriotism to offer a tribute of admiration and appreciation to all of the members of our armed forces within the commemorative framework of soldiers day from the very depth of our hearts we first of all pay homage of undyding gratitude to our salvadoran brothers who wearing the armed forces uniform have given their lives to defend our dear fatherland with their generous blood they have fertilized the path of peace democracy and freedom for the salvadoran people we pay homage to the soldiers killed in combat while fulfilling the sacred mission of defending the rpublics sovereignty and integrity it is with emotion that we evoke those brothers who stoically confronting danger and death gave their lives so that our country would have a better future and so that present and future generations could build a more human and solidary society we pay special tribute to one of those men who in the full bloom of youth has gone on to form part of our armed forces glorious history who gave his life for the salvadoran people i am referring to captain jose alfonso chavez garcia a worthy example of devotion to service to the fatherland his memory will always be a source of inspiration to every salvadoran soldier who is fighting for our peoples freedom and glory as of today the special anti terrorist commando ceat will bear capt chavez name in just recognition of his professionalism and devotion to the fatherlands sacred values with these same feelings of admiration and affection we greet the mothers fathers children brothers wives and relatives of our soldiers who in fulfilling their duties have written pages of fearlessness and courage thereby endlessly prolonging their noble examples in our peoples consciences at this soldiers day event in my capacity as president of the republic and general commander of the armed forces i strongly embrace all of the members of our armed institution continued","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1274","doctext":"First Lady of the nation Mr Vice President distinguished members of the diplomatic corps honored members of the high command of the armed forces generals chiefs officers noncommissioned officers troops public security policemen and administrative staff Salvadoran people we are here today united by a shared sense of patriotism to pay tribute to all members of our armed forces On this occasion of Soldiers Day we deeply honor our Salvadoran brothers who in the service of our armed forces have sacrificed their lives to defend our beloved homeland Their noble blood has paved the way for peace democracy and freedom for the Salvadoran people We remember the soldiers who were killed in combat while carrying out the sacred mission of protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the republic We are moved to recall those brothers who faced danger and death with courage giving their lives for a better future for our country and ensuring that present and future generations can build a more humane and cohesive society We pay special tribute to one such individual who in the prime of his youth became part of our armed forces illustrious history by giving his life for the Salvadoran people I am speaking of Captain Jose Alfonso Chavez Garcia a true example of dedication to the service of the fatherland His memory will forever inspire every Salvadoran soldier fighting for the freedom and honor of our people From today the special antiterrorist commando CEAT will bear Captain Chavezs name in recognition of his professionalism and devotion to the sacred values of our homeland With the same feelings of admiration and affection we extend our greetings to the mothers fathers children brothers wives and relatives of our soldiers who through their duty have created lasting examples of bravery and courage in the consciousness of our people At this Soldiers Day event as President of the Republic and General Commander of the Armed Forces I warmly embrace all members of our armed institution","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1275","doctext":"a quake measuring four degrees on the richter scale rocked the salvadoran capital today at 1008 local 1608 gmt but there were no reports of injuries or property damage a spokesman from the seismology department of el salvador said the epicenter was located some 115 km southeast of the salvadoran capital in the pacific ocean at a depth of 50 km the source told acanefe that so far this month 78 tremors have been recorded in el salvador but only todays quake was felt by the population the series of quakes is the result of the interaction between the coco and the caribbean plates the spokesman added he said the movement was normal in october 1986 an earthquake destroyed a large section of the salvadoran capital and nearly 1000 people were killed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1275","doctext":"A tremor registering four degrees on the Richter scale shook the capital of El Salvador at 1008 AM local time 408 PM GMT today with no reported injuries or property damage According to a spokesman from El Salvadors seismology department the epicenter was situated approximately 115 kilometers southeast of the capital in the Pacific Ocean at a depth of 50 kilometers The source told ACANEFE that 78 tremors have been detected in El Salvador this month but only todays quake was noticeable to residents The spokesman attributed the series of quakes to the interaction between the Coco and Caribbean plates describing the activity as normal In October 1986 a significant earthquake devastated much of the Salvadoran capital resulting in nearly 1000 fatalities","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1276","doctext":"ecuadoran foreign affairs minister cordovez madame cordovez and four other ecuadoran officials arrived in llasa on the morning of 5 may at 1830 the same day puquang vice chairman of the tibet autonomous regional peoples government met with the ecuadoran visitors at the tibetanstyle meeting room at the holiday inn in lhasa in a friendly atmosphere vice chairman puquang briefed foreign minister cordovez on tibets agriculture animal husbandry industry energy and communications and especially the successes tibet has achieved in various fields under the leadership of the central peoples government since tibets democratic reform on behalf of the tibetan autonomous regional peoples government vice chairman puquang presented gifts to the visitors then vice chairman puquang hosted a dinner in honor of the ecuadoran visitors making his welcoming speech vice chairman puquang said your excellency minister cordovez has visited china many times and you have contributed significantly to the development of friendly relations between china and ecuador and the peoples of the two countries your excellencys current visit to tibet will certainly enable you to understand china better vice chairman puquang stressed tibet has always been chinas sacred territory since the middle of the 13th century it is a fact acknowledged by the whole world that all previous central governments effectively exercised their sovereignty in tibet vice chairman puquang also said that since the lifting the martial law order in lhasa tibets situation has been stable its public order has been normal its economy has been developing steadily and the people has been living and working in peace and contentment making his extemporanteously speech at the dinner foreign affairs minister cordovez said visiting the tibetan autonomous region has been my dream for many years like tibet ecuador is a country on a plateau when i set foot in beautiful lhasa i had the feeling that i had returned to my hometown minister cordovez wholeheartedly wished tibet prosperity in all fields and the tibetan people happiness","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1276","doctext":"On the morning of May 5 Ecuadoran Foreign Affairs Minister Cordovez along with Madame Cordovez and four other Ecuadoran officials arrived in Lhasa That evening at 630 PM Puquang the Vice Chairman of the Tibet Autonomous Regional Peoples Government welcomed the Ecuadoran delegation at a Tibetanstyle meeting room in the Holiday Inn In a cordial environment Vice Chairman Puquang discussed Tibets achievements in agriculture animal husbandry industry energy and communications highlighting the progress made under the Central Peoples Government since democratic reforms Puquang presented gifts to the visitors on behalf of the Tibetan Autonomous Regional Peoples Government followed by a dinner in their honor During his welcoming speech Vice Chairman Puquang praised Minister Cordovez for his numerous visits to China and his efforts in fostering friendly relations between China and Ecuador He expressed that the current visit to Tibet would enhance Cordovezs understanding of China Puquang emphasized Tibets longstanding status as part of Chinas sacred territory since the mid13th century a fact recognized globally and noted that all previous central governments had effectively exercised sovereignty over Tibet He also mentioned that since the lifting of martial law in Lhasa the regions situation has stabilized public order has normalized the economy has grown steadily and people have enjoyed a peaceful and content life In his impromptu speech at the dinner Minister Cordovez shared that visiting the Tibetan Autonomous Region had been a dream of his for many years He drew a parallel between Tibet and Ecuador both being plateau countries and expressed a sense of familiarity upon arriving in Lhasa Cordovez expressed his heartfelt wishes for Tibets prosperity and the wellbeing of its people","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1277","doctext":"defense minister general rafael humberto larios stated today that the officers who could serve as witnesses in the case of the six jesuit priests assassinated at the central american university are taking training courses abroad he denied the officers left for reasons other for the strictly military need of training if the judge so asks for it they may return to give their statement on the jesuits case he said when asked about the loss of the registry recording the entry and departure of persons from the military academy gen larios said he was not aware of this begin recording larios the cadets are now out of the country this is in line with a program planned well in advance cadets of certain classes leave to conduct studies chiefly in the united states this is normal as it corresponds to a scheduled plan they will have to return at some point when they conclude their studies in the united states then we will have the time and the opportunity to clarify any aspect of this matter reporter could not the judge call them earlier larios if the judge deems their presence advisable they may be called immediately reporter referring to the entry and departure registry of the day when the jesuits were killed how will this situation end up larios so far i cannot comment on the matter i am not aware of the situation we have to see what happened end recording gen larios feels that the jesuits case has had a great bearing on the conditions placed on the military aid the us senate will approve the military chief regretted it is not up to the salvadoran army to say when the aid must be cut the us lawmakers have their means and criteria to decide when to cut aid he said referring to the decision by the us government the us administration has said it will cut military aid by 50 percent if the salvadoran government does not try the persons guilty of murdering six jesuits and two others the aid will be cut if the cristiani government does not try to obtain specific agreements in the negotiations with the guerrillas begin recording larios we all know what will happen regarding the military aid unfortunately we must admit we cannot decide the terms under which we will receive that military aid they must do that they will decide when and by how much that aid will be cut reporter general do you think that the 60 minutes program in which colochoa perez participated was influential in the decision to ask the the us house of representatives to cut the aid larios i think that it has definitely been influential we must undoubtedly recognize this nevertheless that is not all i believe that the situation existed even before the 60 minutes program was broadcast therefore i believe that the problem existed regardless of what was said during the 60 minutes program and we were words indistinct reporter what were the issues which had already determined this what could they be larios that is really nothing new the jesuits case has been let us say the decisive factor for deciding one thing or another in the us congress senate and administration about the military aid that is basically the issue end recording gen larios also talked about possible changes which might occur in the army leadership recent rumors indicate that he might leave his post as defense minister and that changes might occur within the armed forces high command he said that he does not rule out the possibility that these changes may occur but he termed them as routine referring to a us television program which implied colonel orlando zepedas participation in the jesuits case the defense minister said he does not believe this type of information because the deputy defense minister is a colleague who only handles administrative issues within the army","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1277","doctext":"General Rafael Humberto Larios the defense minister announced today that officers who could serve as witnesses in the assassination case of six Jesuit priests at the Central American University are currently undergoing training courses abroad He emphasized that their departure was solely for military training purposes and not for any other reasons He assured that if the judge requires their testimony they will return When questioned about the missing registry that recorded entries and exits at the military academy General Larios claimed ignorance of the matter He explained that the cadets were abroad as part of a preplanned program primarily studying in the United States and they would return after completing their studies He stated that their presence could be requested by the judge if necessary Regarding the registry issue on the day of the Jesuits murder he had no comments and was unaware of the situation General Larios acknowledged that the Jesuits case has significantly impacted the conditions for US military aid approval He expressed regret that the Salvadoran army cannot decide when the aid should be cut as this decision lies with US lawmakers The US administration has warned that military aid would be reduced by 50 percent if the Salvadoran government does not prosecute those responsible for the murders of the six Jesuits and two others or make progress in negotiations with the guerrillas General Larios admitted that the military aid situation is beyond their control and will be determined by US authorities He recognized that the 60 Minutes program featuring Col Ochoa Perez had some influence on the US decision to reduce aid but believed the issue existed before the program aired He cited the Jesuits case as a major factor influencing US Congress Senate and administration decisions on military aid General Larios also addressed potential changes in army leadership acknowledging rumors about his possible departure as defense minister and changes within the armed forces high command but described these as routine He dismissed implications from a US television program suggesting Colonel Orlando Zepedas involvement in the Jesuits case defending Zepeda as a colleague focused on administrative duties","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1278","doctext":"acting on information obtained during questioning of policemen involved in the local cocaine trade brazilian police agents seized a lab in western mato grosso do sul state in early april in addition broadcasts aired in the state capital of corumba denouncing the drug problem and police involvement have made a local radio station a target of bomb threats from narcotraffickers according to reports in the brazilian press subsequently president fernando collor de mello has launched an antidrug campaign on 7 april federal police of mato grosso do sul state raided a wellequipped cocaine refining laboratory on a ranch in aquidauana the rio de janeiro daily o globo of 8 april reports the lab was the fifth uncovered in the state in the last 14 months agents seized 50 kilos of processed cocaine one of the largest seizures in brazil this year and more than 100 liters of ether and acetone twenty heavily armed traffickers were arrested with inadequate police strength and bordering both bolivia and paraguay the state is considered one of the main routes for the drug rings that supply cocaine to brazils principal urban centers particularly rio and sao paulo the traffickers also have connections abroad the laboratory in aquidauana was discovered as a result of the recent arrest of eight civilian police detectives two federal policemen and four highway policemen involved in a narcotics ring continues o globo during questioning they provided information that led to the other members of the ring including a bolivian chemist in aquidauana the ring was headed by a mato grosso do sul businessman and a politician who financed the trafficking activities and provided cover neither man was identified by name in the report according to federal agents the cocaine paste was brought from bolivia by fishermen and canoers hired on the brazilian bolivian border and was processed and distributed in aquidauana o globo terms the raid a real cleanup in the civilian military and federal police departments the first such action was taken in late 1989 when federal police arrested 22 policemen o globo of 2 april cites the arrest of six military policemen caught in the act of distributing cocaine in campo grande mato grosso do sul state adding that the ring included more than 20 military policemen the ringleader was oldiney freire an attorney arrested in march 1989 and a close associate of rancher cambaralamaia de sousa prior to his arrest in june 1988 cambaralamaia controlled cocaine trafficking in a large portion of mato grosso using the cochabamba bolivia route he also supplied 300 kilos of pure cocaine monthly to sao paulo rio de janeiro and espirito santo rio de janeiro daily jornal do brasil notes on 17 april that the federal police department dpf is investigating charges that federal police are involved in drug smuggling and trafficking in corumba and ladario trafficking in the region has increased steadily in recent years due to the proximity to bolivian towns included in the route used by international trafficking rings according to the paper acknowledging that there have been serious problems with the federal police in mato grosso do sul dpf legal coordinator mario cassiano dutra said that in february alone four investigations were opened into charges of police involvement in drug and arms trafficking and bribery an additional 12 were currently in progress and another five only needed documents in order to be concluded to combat the growing narcotics problem in the state capital of corumba on 11 april local station radio clube de corumba launched an antidrug campaign it devoted an hour of its regular program public debate to an expose of drug distribution points in the city and the complicity of federal police military police and civilian police investigators with narcotraffickers according to o globo of 12 april program moderator armando amorim anache identified 21 cocaine distribution points as well as policemen and the traffickers who supplied them in exchange for protection after the program anache received four threatening phone calls including a bomb threat against the building housing the radio station o globo of 14 april reports he received widespread public support when he broadcast those threats radio clube received letters alerting police to the use of children who pick up drugs from bolivian women at the railroad station a mothers protest parade was planned and 850 local businessmen resolved to close their doors for one day as a symbolic protest against the trafficking situation in corumba on 18 april the station received six bomb threats from cocaine traffickers who also threatened to bomb its sister station radio independente de aquidauana o globo of 19 april reports wearing a yellow tshirt with the slogan drugs out of here president fernando collor de mello launched an antidrug campaign o estado de sao paulo of 29 april reported in a frontpage photo with accompanying insidepage article collor then donated the tshirt to the federal police for an auction to raise funds for equipment particularly for monitoring the border areas the mothers of corumba are conducting that auction in which the minimum bid will be 100000 cruzeiros collor is seeking the participation of the entire society he is not interested in just a health ministry sponsored program o estado reports","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1278","doctext":"In early April Brazilian police acted on intel gathered from questioning officers involved in the local cocaine trade leading to the seizure of a lab in western Mato Grosso do Sul Reports from the state capital Corumba noted that broadcasts exposing the drug issue and police complicity have led to bomb threats against a local radio station by narcotraffickers Consequently President Fernando Collor de Mello initiated an antidrug campaign On April 7 federal police raided a sophisticated cocaine lab on a ranch in Aquidauana seizing 50 kilos of cocaine and over 100 liters of ether and acetone as reported by Rio de Janeiros O Globo on April 8 This was the fifth lab discovered in the state in 14 months Twenty armed traffickers were apprehended The state which borders Bolivia and Paraguay is a key route for drug rings supplying major urban centers like Rio and Sao Paulo and has international connections The labs discovery followed the arrest of eight civilian two federal and four highway police officers involved in a narcotics ring who provided information leading to the capture of more ring members including a Bolivian chemist The ring was financed by a businessman and a politician from Mato Grosso do Sul although their names were not disclosed Federal agents revealed that cocaine paste was smuggled from Bolivia by fishermen and canoeists and processed in Aquidauana O Globo described the raid as a major cleanup of various police departments The first significant action against police corruption occurred in late 1989 with the arrest of 22 officers On April 2 O Globo reported the arrest of six military police distributing cocaine in Campo Grande part of a ring involving more than 20 officers led by attorney Oldiney Freire who was arrested in March 1989 and closely associated with rancher Cambaralamaia de Sousa Before his capture in June 1988 Cambaralamaia managed extensive cocaine trafficking using the Cochabamba route in Bolivia supplying 300 kilos of cocaine monthly to Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo On April 17 Rio de Janeiros Jornal do Brasil noted that the federal police department DPF was investigating allegations of federal police involvement in drug smuggling in Corumba and Ladario Trafficking has surged in the region due to its proximity to Bolivian towns on international trafficking routes DPF legal coordinator Mario Cassiano Dutra acknowledged significant issues with the federal police in Mato Grosso do Sul with four investigations launched in February and 12 ongoing plus five nearing completion all related to police corruption in drug and arms trafficking and bribery To counteract the growing drug problem in Corumba Radio Clube de Corumba started an antidrug campaign on April 11 dedicating an hour of its Public Debate program to exposing drug distribution sites and police complicity Program host Armando Amorim Anache identified 21 cocaine distribution points and implicated police officers and traffickers Following the broadcast Anache received bomb threats but also public support The station received letters alerting police to child involvement in drug pickups from Bolivian women at the railroad station A mothers protest and a symbolic business shutdown were planned On April 18 six more bomb threats were received from traffickers targeting the station and its sister station in Aquidauana On April 29 O Estado de Sao Paulo reported that President Collor wearing a yellow tshirt with the slogan Drugs Out of Here launched an antidrug campaign and donated the tshirt for a federal police auction to raise funds for border monitoring equipment The mothers of Corumba are organizing the auction with a minimum bid of 100000 cruzeiros Collor aims to involve the entire society in the campaign not just the health ministry","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1279","doctext":"the colombian supreme court today declared unconstitutional the registration of five presidential candidates for the upcoming 27 may elections the measure especially affects antonio navarro wolff candidate of the former 19 april m19 guerrilla movement who replaced carlos pizarro leongomez who was assassinated last month while he was aboard a flight as m19 presidential candidate the supreme court which has pronounced itself on the decrees and laws promulgated by the legislative and executive branches declared unconstitutional a decree issued by the government of president virgilio barco vargas which eliminated the qualifications for persons to register as presidential canddidates the decree was issued under the state of siege that has existed for the past six years the government decree was issued to favor pizarro leongomez who entered the presidential race after a peace process whereby the m19 demobilized and abandoned the armed struggle also affected are candidates guillermo aleman popular singer and cumbia composer mario garena jairo rodriguez leon and henry farfan silva who had already resigned although none of them had any chance of winning according to the supreme court the state of siege must only be considered when issuing decrees dealing with the restoring of public order which does not contemplate presidential elections the colombian laws demand that a presidential candidate must be or has been a parliamentarian university professor ambassador or attorney general and has been a professional for at least five years nonetheless the supreme courts decision is not retroactive and the candidacies will be withdrawn only if they are officially challenged","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1279","doctext":"The Colombian Supreme Court has today ruled against the constitutionality of registering five presidential candidates for the 27 May elections This decision notably impacts Antonio Navarro Wolff a representative of the former M19 guerrilla group who stepped in for Carlos Pizarro LeonGomez following his assassination last month while on a flight The Supreme Court which evaluates decrees and laws from both the legislative and executive branches found unconstitutional a decree from President Virgilio Barco Vargass government that had removed the qualifications for presidential candidacy registration This decree was enacted under a state of siege in place for six years and was intended to benefit Pizarro LeonGomez after he joined the presidential race following a peace process that led to M19s demobilization Other affected candidates include Guillermo Aleman singer and cumbia composer Mario Garena Jairo Rodriguez Leon and Henry Farfan Silva who had already stepped down and had little chance of winning According to the Supreme Court the state of siege should only be used for decrees related to restoring public order not presidential elections Colombian law requires presidential candidates to have been a parliamentarian university professor ambassador or attorney general and a professional for at least five years However the Supreme Courts ruling is not retroactive and the candidacies will only be revoked if formally contested","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1280","doctext":"the peruvian embassy salutes the honorable foreign ministry and in reference to note no aj122 from that ministry is pleased to announce that we have duly acknowledged note dpg 1794 of 30 april 1990 from the attorney generals office through which this embassy has been informed that our refugee gonzalo gonzalez rivera is accused of being the mastermind of child marcos alberto rodriguez justines murder according to cancio ciacci tasons statements in this regard the peruvian embassy reiterates that through note no520m002 dated 8 january 1990 it notified the panamanian foreign ministry that diplomatic asylum had been granted to 12 persons who came to this missions residence including former defense forces major gonzalo gonzalez rivera and requested that safeconducts be granted for them to travel abroad we might stress that such granting of asylum and requesting safeconducts as was indicated in this embassys note no520m027 dated 2 march 1990 was based on the qualification granted to this embassy as the state granting the asylum according to the convention on diplomatic asylum signed in caracas in march 1954 therefore the peruvian government cannot take into consideration any actions of which the refugee may be accused or any legal situation that may prevail after the subject has been granted asylum however and without going against what has been previously stated the refugee gonzalo gonzalez is willing to render testimony before an authorized legal official so as to clarify his situation the peruvian embassy will allow that official to enter the premises of the embassy for this purpose at this time the peruvian embassy based on the clear dispositions of the caracas convention on diplomatic asylum the international agreement in effect between panama and peru reiterates once again the request for a safeconduct for the aforementioned refugee the peruvian embassy avails itself of this opportunity to reaffirm its highest and most distinguished consideration to the honorable foreign ministry panama 7 may 1990","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1280","doctext":"The Peruvian embassy extends its regards to the esteemed foreign ministry and in relation to note no aj122 from that ministry is delighted to acknowledge receipt of note dpg 1794 dated 30 April 1990 from the attorney generals office This communication informed the embassy that our refugee Gonzalo Gonzalez Rivera is accused of orchestrating the murder of the child Marcos Alberto Rodriguez Justines as per the statements of Cancio Ciacci Tason In this context the Peruvian embassy reiterates that it had informed the Panamanian foreign ministry via note no520m002 on 8 January 1990 about the diplomatic asylum granted to 12 individuals including former defense forces major Gonzalo Gonzalez Rivera and had requested safeconducts for their travel abroad It is important to emphasize that the granting of asylum and the request for safeconducts as indicated in this embassys note no520m027 dated 2 March 1990 were based on the status accorded to this embassy as the state granting asylum according to the convention on diplomatic asylum signed in Caracas in March 1954 Consequently the Peruvian government cannot consider any accusations or legal situations that arise after the asylum has been granted Nevertheless without contradicting the previous statements refugee Gonzalo Gonzalez is prepared to provide testimony to a legal official to clarify his situation The Peruvian embassy is willing to permit this official to enter the embassy premises for this purpose At this juncture the Peruvian embassy invoking the clear stipulations of the Caracas convention on diplomatic asylum which is the prevailing international agreement between Panama and Peru reiterates its request for a safeconduct for the mentioned refugee The Peruvian embassy takes this opportunity to reaffirm its highest and most distinguished consideration to the honorable foreign ministry Panama 7 May 1990","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1281","doctext":"st johns antigua may 13 cana british lawyer louis blom cooper was preparing to head back to london sunday after discussions here on a judicial inquiry into a 1989 arms shipment through antigua and barbuda the queens counsel qc arrived here for talks with governor general sir wilfred jacobs and attorney general forde on the illegal arms shipment that ended up in the hands of colombian drug dealers the probe said canaradio will begin in two months in identifying the briton to head the investigation the cabinet here described him as a respected jurist with experience in conducting commissions of enquiry blom cooper conducted a commission of enquiry into arson corruption and other related matters in the turks and caicos islands in 1986 israel says it sold the arms to the antigua government but st johns denies this the israelis have implicated an antiguan minister vere bird jr in the scandal but bird says he had no links with the arms meanwhile israel on sunday called colombian diplomatic sanctions over the sales of israeli arms to drug traffickers unjustified and said it was working to end the row after colombian police found hundreds of israelimade guns on the farm of a dead drug baron bogota said on friday it was revoking 1962 and 1966 agreements allowing israelis to visit without visas we regret the colombian government decision which we think is neither right nor justified we will remain in contact with the colombian government in order to resolve the issue an israeli foreign ministry spokesman told reuters bogota has also accused israeli and british mercenaries of helping drug traffickers train private armies blamed for killing civilians in northern colombia antigua and barbudas finance minister john st luce has met with and apprised the heads of the countrys ten financial institutions of governments progress in setting up the judicial enquiry a statement from the ministry of finance said im aware that all bank managers need to keep their head offices and or directors abreast of developments st luce was quoted as saying the minister asked the banks to be objective and allow the judicial inquiry to determine what really transpired and to inform the country as to who are the persons involved the statement said the bank managers expressed appreciation for mr st luces frankness and the opportunity for discussion","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1281","doctext":"St Johns Antigua May 13 CANA British lawyer Louis BlomCooper was preparing to return to London on Sunday after engaging in discussions regarding a judicial investigation into a 1989 arms shipment passing through Antigua and Barbuda The Queens Counsel QC met with Governor General Sir Wilfred Jacobs and Attorney General Forde to address the illegal arms transfer that ended up with Colombian drug traffickers According to CANARadio the investigation will start in two months The cabinet identified BlomCooper as the head of the inquiry describing him as an esteemed jurist experienced in leading commissions of enquiry BlomCooper previously led a commission investigating arson corruption and related issues in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1986 Israel claimed it sold the arms to the Antiguan government a claim that St Johns denies The Israelis implicated Antiguan minister Vere Bird Jr in the scandal but Bird denied any involvement Meanwhile Israel labeled Colombian diplomatic sanctions over the arms sales to drug traffickers as unjustified and sought to resolve the dispute After Colombian police discovered hundreds of Israelimade guns on the property of a deceased drug lord Bogotá announced on Friday that it was revoking agreements from 1962 and 1966 that allowed Israelis to visit without visas We regret the Colombian governments decision which we find neither correct nor justified We will stay in contact with the Colombian government to resolve the matter an Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson told Reuters Additionally Bogotá accused Israeli and British mercenaries of aiding drug traffickers in training private armies responsible for civilian deaths in northern Colombia Antigua and Barbudas Finance Minister John St Luce informed the heads of the nations ten financial institutions about the governments progress in establishing the judicial inquiry according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance I know that all bank managers need to keep their head offices or directors updated on developments St Luce was quoted as saying The minister urged the banks to remain objective and allow the judicial inquiry to uncover the facts and inform the nation about those involved The statement noted that the bank managers appreciated Mr St Luces transparency and the opportunity for dialogue","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1282","doctext":"ernesto buenano and jaime galarza authors of the books planned crime and who killed roldos are scheduled to testify on tuesday 15 may before the congress multiparty commission that is investigating the death of former president jaime roldos aguilera ernesto buenano said that in tomorrows meeting he will reveal the names of those involved in jaime roldos aguileras death and he will present the necessary documents he also requested that the commission meeting be held in public begin recording buenano we want to thank reporters like you because we have been struggling for eight years we have dedicated eight years to investigating president roldos accident and it was not until today that we were summoned to testify before the multiparty commission this struggle words indistinct is nothing but the results of the efforts exerted my many reporters like you who have helped us so selflessly and who have not tried to withhold the information i believe that this deserves praise and i am grateful for this in regard to what we will say tomorrow we will prove to the country that the socalled human failure which reportedly caused the accident is a lie second we will prove how the cia acts on the international level who its agents are in ecuador and their names and what caused the presidential plane crash which we have termed a homicide we will tell the country who the main political conspirator was against president roldos we will prove this with documents because we will not be talking about words indistinct we will reveal what this political conspirator said before the presidents death and after his assassination end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1282","doctext":"Ernesto Buenano and Jaime Galarza writers of the books Planned Crime and Who Killed Roldos are set to testify on Tuesday May 15 before the congressional multiparty commission investigating the death of former President Jaime Roldos Aguilera Buenano announced that during tomorrows session he would disclose the identities of those implicated in Jaime Roldos Aguileras death and provide the pertinent documents He also requested that the commission meeting be open to the public begin recording Buenano We want to express our gratitude to reporters like you because we have been fighting for eight years We have devoted eight years to examining President Roldos accident and only today have we been called to testify before the multiparty commission This struggle words indistinct is solely the outcome of the hard work by many journalists like you who have assisted us altruistically and have not withheld information I believe this deserves commendation and I am thankful for it Regarding our testimony tomorrow we will demonstrate to the nation that the alleged human error which supposedly caused the accident is false Additionally we will expose how the CIA operates internationally who its agents are in Ecuador and what led to the presidential plane crash which we consider a homicide We will reveal to the country who the main political conspirator was against President Roldos supported by documents because we will not be speaking about words indistinct We will disclose what this political plotter stated before and after the presidents assassination end recording","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1283","doctext":"at least six as heard bombs exploded in various places in the capital during the night one individual was injured the damages were different in each case one of the most serious incidents occurred in the area of the us consulate in front of forestal park and the purisima bridge here unidentified individuals threw a bomb onto the diplomatic premises injuring a guard named barroso who was taken to the central hospital the series of bombings began when an unknown number of individuals threw a bomb into the defense ministrys parking lot located off an alley between alameda and alonso valle streets two cars were damaged but no one was injured other bombs exploded on bandera and alameda streets and near an australian international transport firm on tarapaca and santa rosa streets another bomb exploded on that corner a few weeks ago the other bombs damaged an israeli community office at serrano and tarapaca streets a fruit exporting firm at eliodoro yanez and general salvo streets in providencia and a mormon church at pedro de valdivia and ocuro streets","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1283","doctext":"At least six bombs detonated overnight in different locations around the capital One person Barroso was injured and taken to the central hospital The severity of the damage varied One significant bombing occurred near the US consulate in front of Forestal Park and the Purisima Bridge where unidentified individuals hurled a bomb onto the diplomatic premises injuring Barroso The bombing spree began with an attack on the defense ministrys parking lot situated between Alameda and Alonso Valle streets damaging two cars but causing no injuries Additional bombs exploded on Bandera and Alameda streets and near an Australian international transport firm on Tarapaca and Santa Rosa streets Another recent bomb had exploded at the same corner Further explosions damaged an Israeli community office at Serrano and Tarapaca streets a fruit exporting firm at Eliodoro Yanez and General Salvo streets in Providencia and a Mormon church at Pedro de Valdivia and Ocuro streets","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1284","doctext":"the peruvian police and parts of the army have received orders of strict confinement to barracks in view of the 17 may anniversary of the terrorist organization shining path the organization has announced it will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an increase in armed operations peruvian authorities have discovered that the group that rebelled on 17 may 1980 has devised a celebrations plan and that it intends to implement the plan as a sign of victory in the struggle of movements an ideology inspired in mao zedongs doctrine army personnel have been confined to barracks since the night of 12 may and have already participated on joint operations with the police to arrest 500 alleged terrorists in lima 8000 police agents and a special antiexplosives squad launched a gigantic operation of blockades and saturation a police spokesman told efe that they had orders to carefully comb the new urban areas and search for suspected criminals arms explosives or subversive material according to the spokesman the lima police department headed by general osvaldo diaz has orders to watch roads entering the city to install emergency check points in strategic locations and to report on anything unusual according to official sources the operation will continue until after the runoff election which is expected to be held on 10 june the police have launched similar operations in regions where guerrilla activity is rampant such as ayacucho puno huancayo and huancavelica in the peruvian central highlands these regions are all under states of emergency and under military control shining path considered one of the most impenetrable and orthodox armed movements in latin america began celebrating its anniversary in lima last week by burning 11 state transport company buses the buses were attacked by hooded individuals thought to be shining path militants on 11 may a bomb destroyed a building owned by the family of the mayor of lima in another incident in lima today police corporal oswaldo palomino who served in ayacucho until a short time ago was shot to death in ayacucho where the the comunist party of peru official name of shining path was born and developed two people were murdered and various homemade bombs exploded in in the last 24 hours councilmen juan manuel garabito from piura 1100 km north of lima has also been shot to death authorities blamed shining path for these attacks observers of the peruvian guerrilla movement told efe that the growing tide of violence attibuted to shining path indicates that the radical or red sector of the rebel group has taken control of the organization according to the sources two different factions within the organization clashed over the celebration of the groups anniversary the younger and radical sectors favored purely military operations while the older sector or blacks favored more political and historic activities shining path which officially operates with approximately 5000 armed men has caused the death of 20000 people including 7000 civilians and it is responsible for 17 billion in direct damages to the country over its 10 year history","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1284","doctext":"The Peruvian police and sections of the army have been ordered to remain in strict confinement within their barracks in anticipation of the 17 May anniversary of the Shining Path terrorist group This organization plans to mark its 10th anniversary by intensifying armed operations Authorities have learned that the group which began its rebellion on 17 May 1980 has created a celebrations plan intended to signify a victory in their struggle of movements a Mao Zedonginspired ideology Since the night of 12 May army personnel have been confined to barracks and have collaborated with police in joint operations arresting 500 suspected terrorists In Lima 8000 police officers and a special antiexplosives unit have initiated a gigantic operation involving blockades and saturation A police spokesman informed EFE that they were instructed to meticulously search the new urban areas for suspected criminals arms explosives or subversive material The Lima police department led by General Osvaldo Diaz has been ordered to monitor roads entering the city set up emergency checkpoints at strategic points and report any unusual activities This operation is expected to continue until after the runoff election scheduled for 10 June Similar operations have been conducted in regions with significant guerrilla activity such as Ayacucho Puno Huancayo and Huancavelica in the Peruvian central highlands all of which are under states of emergency and military control Shining Path known for being one of the most impenetrable and orthodox armed movements in Latin America began its anniversary celebrations last week in Lima by setting fire to 11 state transport company buses These attacks were carried out by hooded individuals thought to be Shining Path militants On 11 May a bomb destroyed a building owned by the family of the mayor of Lima Today in another incident in Lima police corporal Oswaldo Palomino who had recently served in Ayacucho was shot dead In Ayacucho the birthplace and development site of the Communist Party of PeruShining Paths official nametwo individuals were murdered and several homemade bombs detonated within the last 24 hours Additionally councilman Juan Manuel Garabito from Piura 1100 km north of Lima was also killed Authorities have attributed these attacks to Shining Path Observers of the Peruvian guerrilla movement told EFE that the rising violence linked to Shining Path suggests that the radical or red faction of the group has taken control of the organization Sources indicate that two factions within the organization clashed over the anniversary celebrations the younger radical members supported strictly military actions while the older black faction preferred more political and historical activities Shining Path which officially operates with around 5000 armed men has been responsible for the deaths of 20000 people including 7000 civilians and has caused 17 billion in direct damages to the country over its tenyear history","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1285","doctext":"government sources announced today that three policemen from the guatemala police identification department were killed by guerrillas over the past few hours in different parts of the country police spokesmen said that policemen humberto diaz a driver edgar coronado a photographer and mario navarro a technical sergeant were ambushed last night by guerrillas at the san isidro farm 99 km south of the capital the policemen were on the way back from investigating the burning of five buses by rebels last week and were presumably killed by guerrillas from the revolutionary organization of the people in arms orpa meanwhile amalio escobar monzon 21 a member of the civil selfdefense patrols pac was shot to death in san pablo san marcos department in the northwestern part of the country official sources said that yesterday armed men broke into monzons residence and killed him in solola department also in the northwestern part of the country other insurgent groups occupied stretches of highway and demanded that travelers surrender their money and belongings these insurgent actions have taken place less than two weeks before the dialogue that will be held in spain between guerrilla delegates and the guatemalan political parties to agree on a possible ceasefire and to end 30 years of internal strife the guatemalan national revolutionary unity urng which includes the orpa and other insurgent movements has announced that it will participate in the talks but in the meantime will continue its armed struggle","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1285","doctext":"Today government sources reported that guerrillas killed three members of the Guatemala Police Identification Department in various locations over the past few hours The victims were identified as Humberto Diaz a driver Edgar Coronado a photographer and Mario Navarro a technical sergeant They were ambushed last night at the San Isidro farm about 99 km south of the capital while returning from investigating the arson of five buses by rebels last week The guerrillas responsible are believed to be from the Revolutionary Organization of the People in Arms ORPA Additionally Amalio Escobar Monzon 21 a member of the Civil SelfDefense Patrols PAC was shot dead in San Pablo within the San Marcos department in the northwest Official reports state that armed men entered Monzons home yesterday and assassinated him In the Solola department also in the northwest other insurgent groups occupied sections of highway demanding money and belongings from travelers These insurgent activities are occurring less than two weeks before the scheduled dialogue in Spain between guerrilla representatives and Guatemalan political parties aimed at negotiating a ceasefire to end 30 years of internal conflict The Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity URNG which includes ORPA and other insurgent factions has confirmed its participation in the talks but intends to continue its armed struggle in the meantime","arson":true,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":true}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1286","doctext":"terrorist actions were reported tonight south of guatemala city a few hours after a mass transit bus and several tires were burned in other parts of the city two explosions took place in a vacant lot at approximately 2120 on 15th avenue and 6th street zone 13 according to persons who were nearby at that time shooting was heard before the explosions a few minutes later devices believed to be fragmentation grenades went off the shock wave created by the blast shattered the windows of house number 729 and building 626 located in front of the vacant lot the explosion prompted the quick mobilization of firemen policemen and several army armored personnel carriers from la aurora military base several members of the special orange explosive squad unidad naranja especial de lucha antiexplosivos also arrived to defuse another device left in the area at first it was reported that the home close to the site of the explosion belongedto newsman alvaro contreras velez we were not able to verify this report we just learned that a family by the name of diaz navarro lives there there were no fatalities but damage to the buildings are reported newsman contreras velez prensa libre editor and author of the cacto column came to the area to observe the damage it was unofficially established that some government officials live in this sector municipal firemen helped police authorities in combing the area after the explosions the rumor that a car bomb exploded on 7th avenue and 7th street zone 9 circulated almost simultaneously later it was learned that the explosion was caused by a booby trap the authorities are on alert and stepped up operations a police spokesman said again at 2230 tonight national police explosive experts discovered another device in the vacant lot where two other bombs had gone off earlier ten homes were damaged by one of the explosions including the homes of deputy finances minister gustavo adolfo leiva and guatemala governor mario logorgon only material damage was caused the area residents have been evacuated from the site another charge went off in front of the air forces main gate almost at the same time the first bomb went off air force officials closed hincapie avenue from liberacion boulevard to santa fe the officers reported material damage and and an exchange of fire in the area nearby firemen and policemen and several army armored personnel carriers patrolling the city are maintaning security","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1286","doctext":"Reports of terrorist actions surfaced tonight in the southern part of Guatemala City shortly after a mass transit bus and several tires were set on fire in different locations of the city At around 2120 two explosions occurred in a vacant lot at the intersection of 15th Avenue and 6th Street zone 13 Witnesses in the vicinity at the time heard gunfire before the explosions Moments later devices believed to be fragmentation grenades detonated The blasts shock wave shattered the windows of house number 729 and building 626 which are situated across from the vacant lot The explosion triggered a swift response from firemen policemen and several army armored personnel carriers from La Aurora military base Members of the special orange explosive squad Unidad Naranja Especial de Lucha Antiexplosivos arrived to disarm another device left in the area Initially it was reported that the home near the explosion belonged to newsman Alvaro Contreras Velez but it was later discovered that a family named Diaz Navarro resides there There were no fatalities though there was damage to the buildings Newsman Contreras Velez Prensa Libre editor and author of the Cacto column arrived to assess the damage It was unofficially noted that some government officials live in this sector Municipal firemen assisted police in searching the area after the explosions A simultaneous rumor of a car bomb explosion on 7th Avenue and 7th Street zone 9 circulated but it was later identified as a booby trap Authorities remain on high alert and have intensified operations according to a police spokesman At 2230 tonight national police explosive experts found another device in the vacant lot where two other bombs had detonated earlier One of the explosions damaged ten homes including the homes of Deputy Finances Minister Gustavo Adolfo Leiva and Guatemala Governor Mario Logorgon Only material damage was reported and area residents were evacuated Another explosion occurred in front of the air forces main gate around the same time as the initial bomb went off Air force officials closed Hincapie Avenue from Liberacion Boulevard to Santa Fe Reports indicated material damage and an exchange of gunfire in the vicinity Firemen policemen and several army armored personnel carriers are patrolling the city to maintain security","arson":true,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1287","doctext":"when he began his job as guatemalan president after decades of military regimes that left behind 100000 fatalities christian democrat marco vinicio arevalo cerezo had promises for the future and things to his credit in the past the things to his credit were four assassination attempts on him because of his attempts to restore democracy in his country and his promises were to stop political violence corruption and mainly the activities of the extreme rightwing death squads cerezo has been in this post for five years new elections are to be held soon and the activities of the death squads supported by elements in the defense forces have not stopped they killed hundreds of labor union leaders and leftists the visit to israel by guatemalan foreign minister ariel irias rivera provides an opportunity to understand what is happening in his country after all no one at the foreign ministry has expressed an interest in it slutzky before you came here you said that you intend to make a contribution here from your experience in bringing peace to central america what can the middle east learn from central america rivera you can learn that problems can be solved without violence that international assistance and guarantees are important it seems to us that the proposition to hold an international conference is the one that eventually will bring peace to your area at the same time we are aware of the large differences between the situation in our region where all the peoples have the same origin and yours where national community and religious conflicts are intertwined slutzky it was said in jerusalem that you have not come here to purchase military equipment that sort of clarification does not usually precede a visit by a foreign minister to israel rivera it is possible that they wanted to clarify an issue that is selfevident for us with us weapon deals are carried out by military personnel slutzky the israeli chapter of amnesty international wanted to present you with a petition signed by hundreds of israelis demanding that human rights abuse in guatemala in the past several years be investigated rivera i have a deep respect for amnesty international but we feel it is outdated to use tools from a dictatorial past on present regimes it is well known that cerezos government has a policy that is different from its predecessors nevertheless there still are centers of rightwing power in our country those groups fear the stabilization of democracy slutzky cerezo promised to investigate israeli involvement in guatemala including arms and defense technology sales has anything been done in that respect rivera from what i know israel sold weapons to guatemala at the full price when the us boycott was in effect and our army needed military equipment to fight the guerrillas other than that our decision is not to scratch the wounds of the past but to worry about peace in the future slutzky cerezos government appears to be one with good intentions but without complete control over the army and those connected with the death squads rivera this is an incorrect image i would not say that it is easy to overcome all the power elements in a few years still i can say that progress is being made in this field the armys command headed by general gramajo morales the defense minister greatly assisted the process of democratization slutzky are the elements that took part in the coups not connected to the extreme rightwing and the death squads which murdered hundreds of citizens in the past few years under a democratic regime rivera it is very probable but we must remember that these elements are a minority after all the officers who were involved in the first coup were pardoned the officers who participated in the second coup were brought to trial i believe this indicates a positive development slutzky in your opinion will cerezo be able to appear before the voters in a few months and prove that he has kept his promises rivera to a large extent yes economic growth has begun political and professional organizations allowed political leaders are no longer systematically murdered as in the past and there is no violent suppression of democratic expressions cerezo is trying to play the democratic game all the way jerusalem domestic service in hebrew at 0400 gmt on 17 may 90 reports that guatemala will set up a cultural center in jerusalem in the building where its chancery was located until the jerusalem law was passed however because of its sensitive position in international forums it will not be able to move the embassy back from tel aviv to the capital guatemalan foreign minister ariel irias rivera told our correspondent gidon remez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1287","doctext":"Upon assuming the presidency of Guatemala following years of military rule that resulted in 100000 deaths Christian Democrat Marco Vinicio Arevalo Cerezo brought with him both a history of surviving four assassination attempts due to his democratic efforts and promises to end political violence corruption and the operations of farright death squads Although he has been in office for five years and new elections are approaching the death squads with support from certain defense force elements continue to operate attacking labor leaders and leftists The visit of Guatemalan Foreign Minister Ariel Irias Rivera to Israel offers insight into the situation in Guatemala despite a lack of interest from the foreign ministry Rivera suggests that the Middle East can learn from Central America that peaceful solutions are possible with international support and that an international conference could lead to peace even though the regional contexts differ Clarifying that Guatemalas military handles arms deals Rivera acknowledges Amnesty Internationals petition regarding human rights abuses but believes that using outdated methods from a dictatorial past is not appropriate for current regimes He notes that Cerezos government differs from its predecessors despite ongoing rightwing resistance to democratic stabilization Rivera confirms Israels past arms sales to Guatemala during the US boycott but emphasizes focusing on future peace rather than past conflicts Despite perceptions of limited control over the military and death squads Rivera asserts progress in democratization aided by Defense Minister General Gramajo Morales Acknowledging the minority status of coup participants linked to death squads he highlights the pardoning of first coup officers and the trial of second coup participants as positive signs Rivera believes Cerezo can largely prove his achievements to voters citing economic growth legalized political organizations decreased political murders and the absence of violent suppression of democratic activities Meanwhile Guatemala plans to establish a cultural center in Jerusalem but cannot move its embassy from Tel Aviv due to its sensitive international position as stated by Rivera in an interview with Gidon Remez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1288","doctext":"the unholy union of illicit drug traffickers and political terrorists has become evident in the philippines as in other countries such as peru and colombia military authorities said yesterday violence fueled by big drug profits is viewed as a major threat to a number of sovereign governments they added last march authorities in manila arrested two new peoples army npa guerrillas reportedly from the alex boncayao brigade for trafficking in narcotics the arrests came after a fourmonth investigation of reports that the communist party of the philippines cpp was involved in drug trafficking as a means to shore up resources for buying firearms in view of declining donations from supporters in europe fortyfour decks of shabu methamphetamine with a street value of ppeso154000 were found in the possession of the suspects in the same month drug kingpin jose oyson also known as don pepe was killed while grappling with police as he was being taken to the national bureau of investigation nbi headquarters for questioning after his acquittal for the 1984 killing of an antidrug crusading manila newspaper reporter oyson allegedly established connections with major drug syndicate leaders in hong kong and taiwan he also had been under suspicion of financing rightwing revolts against president aquino the arrests of the two npa guerrillas provided the first hard evidence in the philippines of the unholy alliance of narcotics trafficking and terrorism that had already plagued a number of governments elsewhere authorities said they also showed that illicit drug profits can fuel revolutions from the right or the left with equal magnanimity and even simultaneously as a prime example in colombia powerful cocaine leaders who worked in close league with communist insurgents 10 or 15 years ago have turned against the insurgents as their staggering drug profits enabled them to buy up huge tracts of rural farm and ranch land and urban real estate in the 1980s passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1288","doctext":"Military officials announced yesterday that the Philippines is witnessing the dangerous partnership between illicit drug traffickers and political terrorists similar to situations in Peru and Colombia They indicated that the violence driven by substantial drug money is a significant threat to numerous sovereign governments In March Manila authorities apprehended two New Peoples Army NPA guerrillas allegedly from the Alex Boncayao Brigade for drug trafficking These arrests followed a fourmonth probe into the Communist Party of the Philippines CPP involvement in the drug trade to fund firearms purchases due to dwindling donations from European supporters The suspects were found with fortyfour decks of shabu methamphetamine valued at P154000 In the same period drug lord Jose Oyson also known as Don Pepe was killed during a struggle with police while being transported to the National Bureau of Investigation NBI for questioning After being acquitted for the 1984 murder of an antidrug Manila newspaper reporter Oyson reportedly formed ties with major drug syndicate leaders in Hong Kong and Taiwan and was suspected of financing rightwing rebellions against President Aquino The capture of the two NPA guerrillas marked the first concrete evidence in the Philippines of the dangerous nexus between narcotics trafficking and terrorism an issue that has troubled many other governments Authorities highlighted that illegal drug profits could equally and simultaneously fuel revolutions from both the right and left wings For instance in Colombia influential cocaine lords who initially collaborated with communist insurgents turned against them in the 1980s as their enormous drug earnings allowed them to acquire vast rural and urban properties","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1289","doctext":"lima 17 may efe sources close to the government today said that the temporary withdrawal from the struggle announced by the shining path peruvian maoist guerrilla group on its 10th anniversary is a psychological war operation initiated by the military civilian sources told efe that the communique that was released in ayacucho the cradle of the shining path announcing the groups temporary withdrawal from the armed struggle is fictitious and was released by the armed forces to create an atmosphere of uncertainty in the ranks of the shining path at a time when terrorist actions were expected to increase to mark the groups anniversary the sources said that the communique is aimed at confusing the shining path commandos who are divided and have no clear communication among themselves or with their commanding levels the sources added that the communique is aimed at delaying or aborting the armed actions that may have been planned for today and tomorrow the security forces have been on red alert in ayacucho today to prevent the shining path from celebrating its 10th anniversary with propaganda attacks recalling the beginning of the peoples war on 17 june 1980 when the group attacked an electoral court office in an andean town the communique which was released in suburban areas of ayacucho announced that the peruvian communist party pcp which is the official name of the shining path has temporarily withdrawn from the armed struggle and will reorganize itself to return with new impetus the authenticity of the communique was also called into question by ayacucho journalistic and university sources consulted by efe they noted that this is not the first time that communiques have been attributed to the shining path we are temporarily withdrawing form the armed struggle but we will continue the ideological fight and examine and evaluate the brilliant actions that we have carried out during the past decade to return once again with more ideas and a determination that will permit a strategic balance under better circumstances the communique states it is time for us to say that the time for crime for the sake of crime is passed and that the cult of personality is also over it adds contrary to standard shining path practice the note which is signed by the pcprankandfile does not mention the movements top leader and founder abimael guzman known by his supporters as president gonzalo specialists believe that this phrase is an attack against the more militarist sector of the shining path and against guzman and that it seeks to foment division within the shining path some specialists in the activities of the group have said that there is a confrontation between the more moderate sector known as the black wing and the red orthodox militarist wing other observers have said that there are only fissures concerning operational methods passage omitted","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1289","doctext":"Lima May 17 EFE Government sources indicated today that the temporary withdrawal from the conflict declared by the Peruvian Maoist guerrilla group Shining Path on its 10th anniversary is actually a psychological war tactic initiated by the military Civilian sources informed EFE that the statement which was issued in Ayacuchothe birthplace of the Shining Path proclaiming the groups temporary retreat from armed conflict is false and was disseminated by the armed forces to sow confusion within the Shining Path ranks at a moment when an increase in terrorist activities was anticipated to commemorate the groups anniversary These sources assert that the communiqué is designed to bewilder the Shining Path operatives who are fragmented and lack clear communication among themselves and with their higher command Additionally the communiqué aims to delay or prevent any armed actions that were potentially planned for today and tomorrow Security forces in Ayacucho have been on red alert today to thwart any celebratory propaganda attacks by the Shining Path marking their 10th anniversary of the peoples war which began on June 17 1980 with an attack on an electoral court office in an Andean town The statement distributed in Ayacuchos suburban areas claimed that the Peruvian Communist Party PCPthe official name of the Shining Pathhas temporarily ceased its armed struggle and will reorganize to return with renewed vigor The authenticity of the communiqué has been questioned by Ayacuchos journalistic and academic sources consulted by EFE who noted that similar communiqués have been falsely attributed to the Shining Path in the past The communiqué states We are temporarily withdrawing from the armed struggle but we will persist in the ideological fight and review the brilliant actions we have carried out over the past decade to return stronger with new ideas and a resolve that will allow for a strategic balance under improved conditions It also declares The time for violence for the sake of violence is over and the era of personality cults has ended Uncharacteristically the note signed by the PCPrankandfile omits any mention of the movements leader and founder Abimael Guzman known to his followers as President Gonzalo Experts believe this phrase targets the more militant faction of the Shining Path and Guzman aiming to incite division within the group Some specialists in the groups activities believe there is a clash between the more moderate black faction and the orthodox militant red faction Other observers suggest there are only minor disagreements about operational methods","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1290","doctext":"the presumed subversive group m20 20 december movement threatened on 15 may to enter the peruvian embassy and free the refugees there it also called several media claiming that it had kidnapped a high school student and placed bombs in several government offices in view of the telephone calls the government through foreign minister julio linares has announced that it has strengthened police protection around the peruvian embassy in this capital former panama defense forces officers gonzalo gonzalez and heraclides sucre close collaborators of overthrown general manuel noriega are refugees at the peruvian embassy gonzalez is allegedly involved in the murder of several military officers who tried unsuccessfully to overthrow noriega on 3 october 1989 foreign minister linares revealed that the peruvian embassy had received two telephone calls from individuals who identified themselves as m20 members and threatened to enter the embassy grounds to free the refugees there security around the embassy was reinforced although it had been strengthened earlier after several officers of the former regime sought asylum there meanwhile the director of the instituto america high school denied the m20s claim that it was holding and threatened to kill a student from that school also on 15 may panamanian and american policemen had to order the evacuation of workers from several government offices in the banking area of via espana due to reported bomb threats from the m 20 the m20 allegedly is a group of supporters of overthrown general noriega who claim responsibility for the march terrorist attack on the my place bar one us soldier was killed and 20 panamanians were wounded in the attack foreign minister linares said that he could not confirm the existence of the m20 a number of days ago the southern command offered a 10000 reward to any person who provides information leading to the arrest of the man who threw the bomb into the aforementioned bar it was also learned that the judicial technical police are trying to trace the telephone calls which have scared the citizens somewhat major gonzalo gonzalez who has taken refuge at the peruvian embassy was also accused of being the mastermind behind the death of young melquiades rodriguez justine a grandson of former colonel justine","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1290","doctext":"On May 15 the suspected subversive group M20 20 December Movement issued threats to storm the Peruvian embassy and release the refugees inside They also informed various media outlets of having kidnapped a high school student and planting bombs in several government buildings In response to these threats Foreign Minister Julio Linares announced that police security around the Peruvian embassy in the capital had been increased Among the refugees at the Peruvian embassy are former Panama Defense Forces officers Gonzalo Gonzalez and Heraclides Sucre close allies of the ousted General Manuel Noriega Gonzalez is suspected of murdering several military officers who attempted to overthrow Noriega on October 3 1989 Linares disclosed that the embassy had received two phone calls from individuals claiming to be M20 members threatening to invade the embassy to free the refugees Security measures around the embassy were heightened even though they had already been increased when former regime officers sought asylum there Meanwhile the director of the Instituto America high school refuted M20s claim of kidnapping and threatening to kill a student from the school On the same day both Panamanian and American police had to evacuate workers from several government offices in the banking district of Via Espana due to bomb threats from M20 This group is believed to support the deposed General Noriega and has taken responsibility for the March terrorist attack on the My Place bar which resulted in the death of a US soldier and injuries to 20 Panamanians Linares mentioned that he could not confirm the existence of M20 Recently the Southern Command offered a 10000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who threw the bomb into the bar Additionally the judicial technical police are attempting to trace the origin of the threatening phone calls which have caused some public alarm Major Gonzalo Gonzalez who is seeking refuge at the Peruvian embassy is also accused of orchestrating the murder of Melquiades Rodriguez Justine the grandson of former Colonel Justine","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1291","doctext":"guatemalan president vinicio cerezo said today in caracas that he firmly believes that a salvadoran rightwing political group participated in the assassination in guatemala of salvadoran social democratic leader hector oqueli and his companion gilda flores in late january in a news conference today at the ayacucho room of the miraflores presidential palace cerezo said he will deliver a detailed report on this case to venezuelan president carlos andres perez to socialist international and to the salvadoran government to which he requested all the necessary assistance to identify and detain the assassins referring to the talks being held with the venezuelan president to renegotiate in concept the oil debt that guatemala has with venezuela within the framework of the san jose agreement cerezo said president perez had accepted the restructuring proposal however the terms are still being discussed the guatemalan government requested 20 years to pay the debt a sixyear grace period and a fouryear grace period on the interest this proposal will be presented to the mexican government which along with venezuela participates in the oil supply agreement the proposal will then be presented at the upcoming central american presidents summit during the news conference with venezuelan and foreign journalists the guatemalan president who arrived on 17 may in venezuela said that to consolidate peace in central america it is essential to have gradual demilitarization with the resulting reduction in weapons and local armies which should be left unsuited to carry out external attacks concerning nicaragua cerezo said the professionalization and ideological independence of the army is fundamental to reaffirming its democracy","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1291","doctext":"Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo declared today in Caracas that he firmly believes a Salvadoran rightwing political group was involved in the late January assassination of Salvadoran social democratic leader Hector Oqueli and his companion Gilda Flores in Guatemala During a press conference at the Ayacucho room of the Miraflores Palace Cerezo stated he will provide a comprehensive report on the incident to Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez Socialist International and the Salvadoran government He has asked for their full cooperation to identify and apprehend the killers In reference to the discussions with the Venezuelan president about renegotiating Guatemalas oil debt to Venezuela under the San Jose Agreement Cerezo mentioned that President Perez agreed to the restructuring proposal although the specific terms are still under negotiation The Guatemalan government has proposed a 20year repayment period with a sixyear grace period and a fouryear grace period on the interest This proposal will also be presented to the Mexican government which along with Venezuela participates in the oil supply agreement and subsequently at the upcoming Central American presidents summit Addressing Venezuelan and foreign journalists Cerezo who arrived in Venezuela on May 17 emphasized that achieving peace in Central America requires gradual demilitarization which would lead to a reduction in weapons and local armies rendering them incapable of external attacks Regarding Nicaragua Cerezo highlighted the importance of professionalizing and ensuring the ideological independence of the army to strengthen its democracy","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1292","doctext":"the bus strike in guatemala city continued for the fourth day today last night there were new disturbances and terrorist bombs were set off although the situation has caused great discontent among the 12 million people of the capital the government has for the time being rejected the municipalitys request to place the bus services under military control the bus owners are asking for a 100percent increase in the 20 centavo 05 fare arguing that inflation has increased the price of gasoline and the bus maintenance costs however the municipality has not authorized the increase fearing a generalized protest by bus passengers","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1292","doctext":"The bus strike in Guatemala City has entered its fourth day today Last night witnessed fresh disturbances with terrorist bombs being detonated Despite significant dissatisfaction among the capitals 12 million residents the government has currently denied the municipalitys request to put the bus services under military oversight Bus owners are demanding a 100percent hike in the 20 centavo 05 fare citing inflations impact on gasoline prices and bus maintenance costs However fearing widespread protests from bus passengers the municipality has not approved the fare hike","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1293","doctext":"nine years ago today then ecuadoran president jaime roldos aguilera died when his plane crashed while on a flight to the interior of his country the small plane suffered the accident while flying the president his wife and a delegation that included high ranking army officers from quito to loja province all of them died the relatives of the late president expressed doubts that the plane crashed accidentally and filed charges as private citizens but the case was later closed doubts have been expressed several times about the alleged accident and the case resurfaced again when a new investigation was opened and one of the witnesses disclosed that there is evidence of participation by the us cia in the death of roldos and his retinue ernesto buenano roldos political adviser asserted before a multiparty commission of the ecuadoran congress that the plane accident in which the former president died did not result from human error or technical failure but from sabotage which consisted of contaminating the planes fuel to cause its engines to stall the witness pointed out that there is incontestable evidence about this and urged the commission to investigate the persons who were responsible for supplying fuel to the presidents plane it is worth mentioning that roldos administration was characterized by a progressive orientation and more specifically by his direct opposition to us attempts to dominate the latin american countries the former president was openly in solidarity with the sandinist national liberation front of nicaragua and the salvadoran insurgents his adoption of this stance led us imperialism to consider the roldos doctrine as a danger to its interests when one recalls the position of the former ecuadoran president the disappearance of former panamanian leader omar torrijos herrera also comes to mind torrijos death was similar in circumstances to that of jaime roldos and his patriotic attitude with regard to his countrys sovereignty was also similar torrijos and roldos were a nuisance to us plans in latin america and both were murdered as various sources have disclosed former chilean president salvador allende words indistinct it cannot be said that the cias hand directly took his life the organization did help destabilize his progressive government the investigations on jaime roldos death and what was said at the time about the alleged accident suffered by omar torrijos reveal once more the sinister plans of the us cia against our latin american and caribbean people who must remain on the alert","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1293","doctext":"Nine years ago today Ecuadoran President Jaime Roldos Aguilera perished when his plane crashed during a journey within his country The small aircraft carrying the president his wife and a delegation including highranking army officers crashed en route from Quito to Loja province resulting in no survivors Relatives of President Roldos questioned the nature of the crash and filed charges suspecting foul play but the case was eventually closed Doubts lingered and the case resurfaced with a new investigation when a witness revealed evidence suggesting the involvement of the US CIA in Roldos death Ernesto Buenano Roldos political adviser testified to a multiparty commission in the Ecuadoran Congress that the crash was due to sabotage not human error or technical failure specifically by contaminating the planes fuel to cause engine failure He urged the commission to investigate those responsible for fueling the presidents plane Roldos administration was known for its progressive stance and opposition to US dominance in Latin America aligning with the Sandinist National Liberation Front of Nicaragua and Salvadoran insurgents This stance led to the US viewing the Roldos Doctrine as a threat to its interests The death of Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos Herrera under similar circumstances also comes to mind as both leaders were seen as obstacles to US plans in the region Both Roldos and Torrijos were reportedly murdered as disclosed by various sources While its not confirmed that the US CIA directly caused the death of Chilean President Salvador Allende it did contribute to the destabilization of his progressive government The investigations into Jaime Roldos death and the supposed accident of Omar Torrijos highlight the ongoing sinister plans of the US CIA against Latin American and Caribbean nations signaling the need for vigilance","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1294","doctext":"guatemalan president vinicio cerezo left here today for his country at 1400 1600 gmt official sources in the venezuelan capital have confirmed cerezo who was visiting caracas officially since 17 may signed two technical and scientific cooperation agreements on energy matters with his venezuelan counterpart carlos andres perez the guatemalan president also secured an agreement in principle to refinance the guatemalan oil debt to venezuela in the amount of 200 million for a 20year term with a 6year grace period at 4 percent interest venezuela supplies guatemala with 7000 barrels of oil per day within the san jose agreement wherein it is engaged with mexico to sell oil under special terms to central american and caribbean nations cerezo said that the total debt of the countries who benefit from the oil supplied by mexico and venezuela amounts to 3 billion for which international refinancing is sought this topic will be broached at the upcoming central american economic summit to be held in guatemala the guatemalan president was seen off at the maiquetia international airport by president perez","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1294","doctext":"Guatemalan President Vinicio Cerezo departed from here today at 1400 1600 GMT en route to his homeland confirmed official sources in the Venezuelan capital Cerezo who had been on an official visit to Caracas since May 17 signed two agreements on technical and scientific cooperation concerning energy with Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez Additionally Cerezo secured a preliminary agreement to refinance Guatemalas 200 million oil debt to Venezuela over a 20year period with a 6year grace period and a 4 percent interest rate Venezuela under the San Jose Agreement provides Guatemala with 7000 barrels of oil daily a pact also involving Mexico to offer oil under favorable terms to Central American and Caribbean nations Cerezo mentioned that the total debt of countries benefiting from Mexican and Venezuelan oil is 3 billion necessitating international refinancing This issue will be discussed at the upcoming Central American Economic Summit in Guatemala President Perez bid farewell to Cerezo at the Maiquetia International Airport","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1295","doctext":"following is a compilation of reports on drug seizures and arrests related to drug trafficking in bureau coverage area from 11 may to 18 may colombia national police in bogota dismantled three cocaine processing laboratories and seized one ton of cocaine it was reported on 17 may honduras honduran police in tegucigalpa seized six tons of marijuana at a plantation located in ocotepeque department in the countrys western region the police interrogated several persons linked with the drugs and reported that the marijuana had a market value of 1 million police lieutenant jose daniel amador ordonez reported that honduran carlos manuel lopez mata was the owner of the plantation where the police discovered marijuana valued at 8 million lempiras mata escaped together with salvadorans luis and guillermo guerra who were also connected with the drugs found the police officer said the drugs were ready to be shipped to el salvador through the border region of el rincon de marchala honduran police have seized 58 kg of cocaine which drug bands intended to smuggle into the united states the police discovered the drugs inside vehicles with camouflaged compartments in the northern city of san pedro sula 255 km from tegucigalpa the traffickers planned to take the drug from panama to the united states five hondurans and colombian rodolfo antonio montoya were arrested in this connection it was also learned in tegucigalpa on 18 may that colombian drug leader guillermo leon velasquez who is at the service of the medellin cartel was arrested on 15 may and deported to the united states where he is accused of killing a person six years ago the report added that leon velasquez known in medellin as chiruza is responsible for seven other murders mexico federal judicial police pjf agents seized 1850 kg of cocaine when a colombian aircraft crashed in the town of escalon in ciudad juares chihuahua the drugs were being flown to the united states pjf commander guillermo gonzalez calderoni said that the drugs were found 30 km northeast of the city of jimenez the drugs are reported to have a market value of 1 billion pesos federal highway police in saltillo reported that 781 kg of pure cocaine which was being transported in a trailer from guatemala to houston texas was seized today police commander jorge eslava said that angel guadalupe rivera rivas driver of the trailer and baltazar figueroa mateo his assistant were arrested the national defense secretariat reported on 13 may that a total of 632 kg of marijuana were seized in different operations carried out in the states of jalisco and oaxaca from 8 to 11 may most of the persons arrested were turned over to the pertinent authorities the report adds that over the same period a total of 37 hectares 26 with poppy plants and 11 with marijuana were destroyed and 122 firearms were seized the same source added that members of the 18th infantry battalion in ixcotel oaxaca clashed with drug traffickers on 10 may resulting in the deaths of a soldier and a civilian the police arrested 11 persons and seized 300 kg of marijuana two vehicles and large caliber weapons during operations carried out in ciudad obregon saltillo and mexicali antidrug policemen seized 1382 kg of cocaine base and one and a half tona of marijuana and arrested 10 alleged drug traffickers the attorney general has reported in mexicali antinarcotics policemen seized more than one and a half tons of marijuana and arrested five drug traffickers during the ensuing clash marco antonio resendiz gastelum the leader of the band was killed","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1295","doctext":"The following reports highlight drug seizures and related arrests within the bureau coverage area from May 11 to May 18 On May 17 Colombias National Police dismantled three cocaine processing labs and confiscated a ton of cocaine in Bogota In Honduras police in Tegucigalpa seized six tons of marijuana at a plantation in Ocotepeque department valued at 1 million Lieutenant Jose Daniel Amador Ordonez reported that Carlos Manuel Lopez Mata owned the plantation which was worth 8 million lempiras Mata along with Salvadorans Luis and Guillermo Guerra managed to escape The drugs were intended for shipment to El Salvador via the El Rincon de Marchala border Additionally Honduran police intercepted 58 kg of cocaine in San Pedro Sula 255 km from Tegucigalpa intended for smuggling into the United States Five Hondurans and Colombian Rodolfo Antonio Montoya were arrested On May 18 it was reported that Guillermo Leon Velasquez a Colombian drug leader affiliated with the Medellin cartel was arrested on May 15 and deported to the United States Velasquez known as Chiruza is implicated in seven other murders In Mexico Federal Judicial Police agents seized 1850 kg of cocaine after a Colombian aircraft crashed in Escalon Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua The drugs valued at 1 billion pesos were found 30 km northeast of Jimenez In Saltillo Federal Highway Police seized 781 kg of pure cocaine from a trailer traveling from Guatemala to Houston Texas The driver Angel Guadalupe Rivera Rivas and his assistant Baltazar Figueroa Mateo were arrested The National Defense Secretariat reported on May 13 that 632 kg of marijuana were seized in operations across Jalisco and Oaxaca from May 8 to May 11 with most detainees handed over to authorities During this period 37 hectares of poppy and marijuana were destroyed and 122 firearms were confiscated In Ixcotel Oaxaca a clash between the 18th Infantry Battalion and drug traffickers on May 10 resulted in one soldier and one civilians deaths Eleven individuals were arrested and authorities seized 300 kg of marijuana two vehicles and large caliber weapons In subsequent operations in Ciudad Obregon Saltillo and Mexicali antidrug police seized 1382 kg of cocaine base and 15 tons of marijuana arresting 10 suspected traffickers In Mexicali antinarcotics police seized over 15 tons of marijuana and arrested five traffickers The clash led to the death of band leader Marco Antonio Resendiz Gastelum","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1296","doctext":"a military spokesman has reported that one civilian was killed and five other people including a policeman were injured today as a result of the explosion of a grenade thrown at a police patrol car by alleged urban guerrilla commandos the civilian who was killed has been identified as jose ovidio gomez a taxi driver and the injured policeman is ricardo antonio martinez martinez and the other persons who were injured some seriously were taken to a san salvador medical center according to the source the grenade was thrown at 0630 1230 gmt today the attack took place near the central marketplace san salvadors most important supply center which is very crowded at that time of day the source attributed the attack to urban guerrilla commandos but the guerrillas have not claimed credit for it this is the first attack that has taken place in the salvadoran capital since the peace negotiations between the government and the farabundo marti national liberation front began last wednesday in venezuela the talks are in their sixth day today and there is an atmosphere of optimism according to sources close to the dialogue important progress has been made to secure the pacification of el salvador which for a decade has been enduring a civil war in which more than 70000 people have died","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1296","doctext":"A military spokesperson has announced that a grenade explosion believed to be the work of alleged urban guerrilla commandos resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to five others including a policeman today The deceased civilian has been identified as taxi driver Jose Ovidio Gomez while the injured officer is Ricardo Antonio Martinez Martinez along with the other wounded individuals some of whom are in serious condition were transported to a medical center in San Salvador The grenade was thrown at a police patrol car at approximately 0630 1230 GMT today near the central marketplace a busy area in San Salvador While the source attributes the incident to urban guerrilla commandos they have yet to take responsibility This marks the first attack in the Salvadoran capital since peace talks between the government and the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front commenced last Wednesday in Venezuela On the sixth day of the negotiations there is a sense of optimism with sources close to the discussions indicating significant progress towards pacifying El Salvador a nation that has suffered a decadelong civil war claiming over 70000 lives","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":true,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1297","doctext":"chilean president patricio aylwin will today report on the first 70 days of his administration and will make important announcements concerning his future plans in a speech to a plenary meeting of the chilean congress that will mark the beginning of special congressional sessions aylwins speech awakens considerable expectation because of recent unpublicized clashes between aylwins administration and general august pinochet who has been throwing his weight around as commander in chief of the army and also because of the growing rightwing opposition to the actions of the democratic administration political analysts have pointed out that the presidential speech will coincide with the end of a governmentopposition honeymoon that had marked the initial weeks of the new administration the administrations initiatives regarding human rights tax reform the democratization of local governments and other steps aimed at depriving military courts of their powers have worsened the conflict and have made things more difficult for aylwins administration this is happening because while the rightwing parties are leaning more and more toward pinochet every day and longing for his authoritarian regime the leftwing parties and even sectors of the coalition of parties for democracy have been criticizing aylwin for alleged lukewarm approach to the implementation of the democratic changes that he promised during his electoral campaign the rightwing has taken due advantage of several unsolved terrorist attacks over the recent weeks to prop up its opposition in congress to bills related to human rights however according to recent opinion polls aylwin will make his speech amid growing popularity much higher than the support he obtained at the 14 december elections the presidential speech to congress at the legislative palace in valparaiso 125 km west of santiago will mark the return to a longstanding democratic tradition that chileans used to enjoy every 21 may on this day the report to congress was yet another reason for popular rejoicing because it coincided with the naval glories day which is also commemorated on 21 may in memory of the chiles top naval hero arturo prat who died in the naval battle of iquique during the 1879 pacific war since congress was closed down during the military regime general augusto pinochet used to read his state of the nation address on 11 september the anniversary of the military coup detat through which he seized power according to political analysts aylwins speech may provide the key to the layout of chiles transition in the future the manner in which the president will make his report is rather curious because theoretically this report should encompass one year of government while aylwin has been president for only 70 days during which the administration has been harshly criticized by the rightwing every time the administration had something bad to say about the prior military regime general pinochet personally told aylwin that he felt offended by aylwins labor day celebration speech on 1 may during his latest private meeting with the president pinochet told aylwin that he felt that the truth and reconciliation commission that aylwin had created to investigate human rights violations during the military regime was a direct attack on the army pinochet also told aylwin that by way of protest against these actions he would not attend the luncheon to which the president had invited all the commanders of the armed forces branches according to leaks about this meeting aylwin told pinochet watch your step general and reminded him that offensive behavior against the president could harm pinochets image even within his own institution the army pinochet did not attend the luncheon however sending instead general hugo salas the third highestranking army officer and the former chief of the cni national information center the secret police of his regime pinochet failed in his attempt to convoke the national security council and to make this council issue a statement against the truth and reconciliation commission but pinochets sortie in the political arena awoke concern laced with fear as one government official admitted to efe the source who asked to remain anonymous added that pinochet is aware of the fear he awakens and he uses it adroitly the former president will not attend the todays ceremony in congress although the commanders of the other armed forces branches the very same ones that did not support his attempt to convoke the national security council will be present pinochet claimed that he has institutional reasons for his absence and has left for northern chile where he is currently touring army garrisons analysts believe that the pinochet effect will be noticeable in aylwins speech through greater moderation in announcements of new institutional changes and through more benign assessments of the previous military regime","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1297","doctext":"Chilean President Patricio Aylwin is set to deliver a report on the first 70 days of his administration today making significant announcements about his future plans in a speech to the Chilean Congress which also marks the start of special congressional sessions Aylwins address is highly anticipated due to recent undisclosed conflicts between his administration and General Augusto Pinochet who has been assertive in his role as Army CommanderinChief as well as the increasing rightwing opposition to the democratic governments actions Political analysts note that the speech coincides with the end of a honeymoon period between the government and opposition that characterized the early weeks of Aylwins term Initiatives on human rights tax reform democratizing local governments and reducing military court powers have intensified tensions complicating Aylwins leadership Rightwing parties are increasingly aligning with Pinochet and longing for his authoritarian regime while leftwing parties and some coalition members criticize Aylwin for a perceived lukewarm approach to democratic reforms promised during his campaign The rightwing has leveraged recent unresolved terrorist attacks to bolster opposition to human rights legislation in Congress Despite this opinion polls show Aylwin enjoys growing popularity surpassing the support he received in the December 14 elections The speech at the legislative palace in Valparaiso 125 km west of Santiago revives a longstanding democratic tradition celebrated every May 21 coinciding with Chiles Naval Glories Day in memory of naval hero Arturo Prat who died in the 1879 Pacific War During the military regime Congress was closed and Pinochet delivered his state of the nation address on September 11 the anniversary of the coup that brought him to power Analysts suggest Aylwins speech could outline Chiles future transition Notably the report should cover a full year of governance but Aylwin has only served 70 days facing rightwing criticism for any negative comments about the previous regime Pinochet expressed personal offense at Aylwins May 1 Labor Day speech and indicated that the Truth and Reconciliation commission investigating human rights abuses during the military regime was a direct attack on the army In protest Pinochet declined a luncheon invitation from Aylwin sending General Hugo Salas instead Pinochets attempt to convene the National Security Council to denounce the commission failed but his political maneuvering caused concern with one official noting Pinochets adept use of the fear he evokes Pinochet will not attend todays congressional ceremony citing institutional reasons and is currently touring army garrisons in northern Chile Analysts expect the Pinochet effect to influence Aylwins speech leading to more moderate announcements of institutional changes and a gentler critique of the previous military regime","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1298","doctext":"the farabundo marti national liberation front fmln informs the salvadoran people and international community 1 simultaneously with the initiation of the caracas meeting on 16 may the armed forces launched a general offensive with aerial bombings massive artillery attacks and the deployment of paratroopers and infantry soldiers to all our rural fronts following five days of intense combat we have confirmed that it is a routine operation and not a largescale offensive 2 our forces have rejected the enemys general offensive and to date have downed one helicopter damaged two others and inflicted dozens of casualties on the enemy troops we deny that commander leoncio pichinte was killed in combat 3 while the government accuses the fmln of having violated the confidentiality of the talks cristiani and words indistinct the process have been making a series of statements concerning confidential issues 4 from the signing of the geneva agreement the government has increased its interference of our radio venceremos and radio farabundo marti which reflects the governments weakness it cannot stand to have our positions known therefore there is clearly no freedom of expression which in turn delays the possibility of a ceasefire because it hinders the national debate we need in order to reach a political solution 5 from the above situation we conclude that the government has used the caracas meeting as part of a war plan with cristiani participating at the psychological warfare level with a view to pointing out the contradictoriness of the fmlns political activity with the negotiation and the interference of our radio stations the fmln has silenced the confidentiality argument while the army is trying to militarily annihilate us and is openly proclaiming it by saying that it has attacked command posts and killed fmln leaders 6 the fmln reiterates that as long as a ceasefire is not agreed upon through a political agreement that will end the armys impunity and specific pledges are not made to demilitarize the country it reserves the legitimate right to defend itself even by launching offensives regardless of their scope whenever necessary anywhere within the national territory","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1298","doctext":"The Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN informs the Salvadoran public and international community 1 Coinciding with the start of the Caracas meeting on 16 May the armed forces initiated a general offensive involving aerial bombardments extensive artillery attacks and the deployment of paratroopers and infantry across all our rural fronts After five days of heavy fighting we have determined that this is a routine operation rather than a largescale offensive 2 Our forces have successfully repelled the enemys general offensive downing one helicopter damaging two others and causing numerous casualties among enemy troops We refute claims that Commander Leoncio Pichinte was killed in combat 3 While the government accuses the FMLN of breaching the confidentiality of the talks Cristiani and others involved in the process have been making public statements about confidential issues 4 Since the signing of the Geneva Agreement the government has increased its interference with our Radio Venceremos and Radio Farabundo Marti revealing its weakness and inability to tolerate the dissemination of our views This lack of freedom of expression delays the possibility of a ceasefire and hinders the national debate required for a political solution 5 From this situation we conclude that the government is using the Caracas meeting as part of a broader war strategy with Cristiani engaging in psychological warfare to highlight alleged contradictions in the FMLNs political activities Despite ongoing negotiations and interference with our radio stations the FMLN rejects the confidentiality argument as the army openly aims to militarily annihilate us claiming to have attacked command posts and killed FMLN leaders 6 The FMLN reiterates that in the absence of a ceasefire agreement achieved through political means which would end the armys impunity and include specific commitments to demilitarize the country it reserves the legitimate right to defend itself including launching offensives of any necessary scope anywhere within the national territory","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1299","doctext":"fellow countrymen i address you at a moment when all good colombians are filled with pain terrorist actions have brought sadness and mourning to dozens of our poor homes as well as to families of national leaders colombias enemies have dedicated themselves to attacking unarmed citizens their insane actions are ending the lives of innocent children women and honest colombians at these trying times i send all those who have suffered the consequences of this irrational wave of monstrous crimes my deepest sentiments of solidarity i want to tell all the victims relatives and friends that we share their sorrow and sadness the country and antioquia department have been dealt a strong blow today another great man has been assassinated liberal leader federico estrada velez was violently murdered in the streets of medellin the loss of senator estrada velez leaves the liberal party and antioquians without one of its great leaders he is to be added to the list of martyrs that have been murdered for their thoughts and brave attitude in confronting the countrys problems federico estrada was a fighter in this administartion and as our colombian ambassador to italy contributed to the improvement of relations with that country and with the european community the country recalls him for his recent actions as the proponent and promoter of the constitutional reforms project at the senate his brillant political and professional career allowed him to reach the highest positions of the colombian congress and of the judicial branch he was a supreme court magistrate university professor parliamentarian the national and departmental leader of the liberal party a public servant of many years and a tireless worker for the wellbeing of the people of antioqua his life was ended at a time when the country and his party needed his experience and knowledge to his wife his four children his followers and all antioqueans i send a heartfelt message of condolence in the name of all his fellow countrymen the people are sick of this irrational violence all colombians get angry each time a barbaric act takes place and each time one of our leaders is murdered let us turn this anger into a public condemnation of those responsible for these actions in a decided action by all against the empire of crime and in effective solidarity with government officials recovering peace and tranquillity is a joint task every day we must demand more efficiency from our public forces but we must also give them more solidarity and support so that they can efficiently comply with their serious responsibilities this is what the government has been doing it has supported them morally and materially to defeat terrorism and impunity depends above all on the cooperation of citizens we must all become like soldiers in the search for peace because the future of our families our principles our rights and our democracy are at stake let those who promote violence face an invincible army of 30 million honest colombians no one should take advantage of this painful moment the country is enduring the interests of colombia are above all other considerations on the eve of the elections and the decision by the honorable supreme court of justice on the constitutional assembly and after a thorough analysis of the most recent public order disturbances i have deemed it appropriate to send the foreign minister to represent colombia at the andean group presidential summit as you are aware the andean group presidential summit will begin tomorrow in cuzco peru this meeting was called with the objective of achieving new progress in the integration of the subregion through new mechanisms for integration and with the creation of the andean presidential council the foreign minister will be entrusted with reaffirming colombias full commitment to the integration process and to concerted new joint actions with peru ecuador bolivia and venezuela to face the problem of the consumption smuggling and drug production fellow countrymen i hereby reiterate my deepest condolences to all those who have been affected by violence it is at this time of sorrow and sadness when we colombians should be more united than ever i want to invite you to use the suffering and the memories of those who have fallen as a force that will give us more courage and determination to continue to progress in building colombia in peace free of terrorism and violence good night","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1299","doctext":"Fellow Colombians I speak to you at a time when our nation is gripped by sorrow Terrorist attacks have brought grief to numerous households including those of our national leaders Enemies of Colombia have targeted defenseless citizens causing the deaths of innocent children women and honorable Colombians In these difficult times I extend my deepest sympathies to those affected by this senseless wave of heinous crimes I want to express to the families and friends of the victims that we share in their sorrow and grief Today both our country and the Antioquia department have suffered a severe blow with the assassination of another great individual Liberal leader Federico Estrada Velez was brutally killed on the streets of Medellin His death deprives the Liberal Party and the people of Antioquia of one of their esteemed leaders He joins the ranks of martyrs killed for their convictions and courage in addressing the nations issues Federico Estrada was a dedicated fighter in this administration and as our Colombian ambassador to Italy played a significant role in strengthening relations with Italy and the European Community He is remembered for his recent efforts as the advocate and promoter of constitutional reforms in the Senate His distinguished political and professional career saw him attain the highest positions in the Colombian Congress and the judiciary He served as a Supreme Court magistrate university professor parliamentarian national and departmental leader of the Liberal Party a longtime public servant and a tireless advocate for the wellbeing of the Antioquian people His life was tragically cut short at a time when the country and his party needed his expertise and wisdom To his wife his four children his supporters and all Antioquians I offer my heartfelt condolences on behalf of all Colombians The people are fed up with this irrational violence Every Colombian is outraged each time a barbaric act occurs and each time one of our leaders is murdered Let us channel this anger into a unified condemnation of those responsible a decisive stand against the reign of crime and show effective solidarity with government officials Restoring peace and tranquility is a collective effort We must demand greater efficiency from our public forces while also providing them with more support so they can fulfill their serious duties This is what the government has been doing it has provided moral and material support Defeating terrorism and impunity heavily relies on the cooperation of citizens We must all act as soldiers in the quest for peace because our families principles rights and democracy are at stake Let those who incite violence face an indomitable army of 30 million honest Colombians No one should exploit this painful time the country is going through Colombias interests must take precedence over all other considerations On the eve of the elections and the Supreme Court of Justices decision on the constitutional assembly and after closely reviewing recent public order disturbances I have decided to send the foreign minister to represent Colombia at the Andean Group Presidential Summit As you know the summit will commence tomorrow in Cuzco Peru This meeting aims to make new strides in subregional integration through new mechanisms and the establishment of the Andean Presidential Council The foreign minister will reaffirm Colombias full commitment to the integration process and collaborate with Peru Ecuador Bolivia and Venezuela on addressing the issues of drug consumption smuggling and production Fellow Colombians I reiterate my deepest sympathies to all those impacted by violence In this time of mourning we Colombians must unite more than ever I invite you to transform our suffering and the memories of those who have fallen into a force that emboldens us to continue building a peaceful Colombia free from terrorism and violence Good night","arson":false,"attack":true,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":false,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1300","doctext":"all media in guayaquil and many correspondents who have come to the port of guayaquil to cover the fourth alfaro lives dammit avc national conference are still unaware of where the meeting is being held the surrendering of weapons in the hands of this group will be discussed at this meeting the fourday meeting began on 18 may at the guayas electoral tribunal however the meeting was continued later at an undisclosed location in guayaquil during their sessions in addition to making a decision on the surrendering of weapons avc leaders will also assess the agreement they signed a year ago with the president rodrigo borja government the accord made it possible for them to cease the armed struggle in exchange for a government dialogue with social sectors in the country prior to the beginning of the fourth avc national conference avc leader santiago dillman reported on 18 may that the final decision on the surrendering of weapons was a logical step after taking into consideration that the armed struggle in ecuador and in the rest of latin america is no longer the proper course therefore he announced this alfarist meeting will also analyze the decision to organize a new political party or to allow avc leaders to join an already existing group recognized by the supreme electoral tribunal these are some of the points on the agenda of the avc meeting which is expected to conclude on 21 or 22 may with a historical resolution however avc leaders among them santiago dillman marco troya pedro moncada and janeth sosa have preferred not to disclose the site of the meeting which has frustrated the work of journalists the avc leaders plan to discuss the possibility of delivering weapons in the hands of avc members to a socialist international delegation in a ceremony similar to one recently held by the 19april movement in colombia which in the past has staged several wellknown military actions including the kidnapping of businessman naim isaias with the help of the avc the avc has said it wants to participate in the countrys institutional life in order to do this it will pledge to surrender its weapons the symbol of its rebellion which it will continue with or without weapons avc leaders have said the avc leaders continue meeting at an unknown location in guayaquil and expect to reach an agreement soon on laying down their weapons which would then be destroyed immediately","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}
+{"docid":"DEV-MUC3-1300","doctext":"Numerous media outlets in Guayaquil along with several correspondents who have traveled to the port city to report on the fourth Alfaro Lives Dammit AVC national conference remain unaware of the meetings exact location The discussions at this conference which began on 18 May at the Guayas Electoral Tribunal focus on the groups potential surrender of weapons Although the fourday event started at the tribunal it was later moved to a secret location in Guayaquil During this period AVC leaders will evaluate the agreement they reached with President Rodrigo Borjas government a year ago which facilitated the cessation of their armed struggle in return for official dialogue with the countrys social sectors On 18 May before the conference commenced AVC leader Santiago Dillman emphasized that surrendering weapons was a logical step considering that armed conflict is no longer seen as the right path in Ecuador or Latin America Dillman mentioned that the conference would also deliberate on establishing a new political party or integrating AVC leaders into an existing one recognized by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal These discussions are part of the AVC meeting agenda which is expected to conclude with a significant resolution on 21 or 22 May Despite the secrecy surrounding the meeting venue which has hindered journalistic coverage AVC leaders like Santiago Dillman Marco Troya Pedro Moncada and Janeth Sosa are set to discuss the handover of weapons to a socialist international delegation similar to a recent ceremony by the 19April Movement in Colombia This group previously engaged in significant military actions including the kidnapping of businessman Naim Isaias with the AVCs assistance The AVC aims to integrate into the nations institutional framework by pledging to relinquish its weapons symbolizing their rebellion and continuing their movement with or without them AVC leaders currently convening at an undisclosed site in Guayaquil hope to finalize an agreement soon on the disarmament which will lead to the immediate destruction of the weapons","arson":false,"attack":false,"bombing":false,"forced work stoppage":false,"kidnapping":true,"robbery":false}