FARC hostage release
The FARC is releasing three hostages into Hugo Chávez’s custody—more specifically, Venezuelan planes, but Chávez was the key figure. The FARC’s decision came soon after Alvaro Uribe had given Chávez the boot, so it seems timed to make Uribe look bad. Most news stories on the topic do not mention a quid pro quo, or say only that the FARC wanted to show its affinity for Chávez. No prisoner swap has been announced up to now.
I find this a little strange. It is reasonable to argue that this is a symbolic move by the FARC to make sure Chávez stays in the picture and embarrass Uribe, but why do they not make that more clear? I went to the FARC’s website, which does not even mention the situation at all. Maybe it is a multi-step process that eventually will include release of FARC members in Colombian prisons, but everyone is keeping mum.
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Because if they make it clear then they will look like what they are: acomplices.
The FARC has demanded prisoner exchanges, so is not concerned about being an "accomplice" to anything.
Not this time Greg. This is a unilateral move. No exchange is expected.
Yes, I guess my question is why the FARC isn't playing that up more.
They would be overplaying it I suppose.
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