Colombia: FARC Threats in Bogota

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | September 11th, 2008 | Trackback

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota reported receiving information that FARC rebels “may be targeting large-scale chain superstores and other commercial establishments in Bogota, as well as Colombian government buildings and places of worship in the downtown area,” for attack with improvised explosives or car bombs. The warning also stated that FARC may be planning coordinated kidnappings along the roads from Bogota to other areas of Cundinamarca department. The Embassy prohibits personnel from using public transit throughout Colombia and urges travelers to do the same. This includes public and private buses. The Embassy also advises personnel to avoid places were foreigners are known to congregate.

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