A Town Called 'Difficult'
In northeast Colombia, a town struggles with a new reality as paramilitaries disarm. Read Full Entry
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Tue, Apr 18 2006, 2:32 AM ET
'We Want to Forget the Past'
With the demobilization of right wing paramilitaries, is Colombia any closer to peace? Read Full Entry
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Wed, Apr 19 2006, 2:05 AM ET
'We Can Forgive if They Can Respect'
Victimized by war, Indians in northeast Colombia say their only loyalty is to the land. Read Full Entry
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Thu, Apr 20 2006, 12:49 PM ET
Land Mine Nation
Colombia led the world in land mine casualties in 2005. A tiny shelter in Bogota tries to provide hope for some of the victims. Read Full Entry
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Mon, Apr 24 2006, 1:55 PM ET
Killer Sound
Colombian musicians turn guns into guitars to make music - as well as a point. Read Full Entry
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Thu, Apr 27 2006, 1:21 PM ET
Land of the Lost
Displaced by war, millions of Colombians live in squatter settlements, trapped between poverty and fear. Read Full Entry
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Fri, Apr 28 2006, 7:31 PM ET
Colombia Video Report
Paramilitaries, guerillas and the government continue to fight - but civilians are caught in the crossfire. Read Full Entry
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