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Report: Colombia raided Ecuador on US intel.
[Iran Press TV Latest] A new report reveals that Colombia's controversial 2008 cross-border attack on the Ecuadorian soil was made possible through intelligence provided by the US. A 130-page report released by the Ecuadorian government revealed on Thursday that the Colombian commandos relied on the US intelligence to attack an Encampment of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) base in Ecuador. The cross-border attack resulted in the death of the rebel group's second-in-command, Raul Reyes, and 24 others. The bombing, just inside Ecuador, unleashed a diplomatic uproar in the region, with Venezuela and Ecuador deploying thousands of troops to their respective borders with Colombia. Quito decided to end its Manta cooperation agreement with Washington by denying it a renewal of the military base's lease. Ecuador's withdrawal from the deal led the US to sign an agreement with Colombia to base its troops in the Andean nation. The accord has strongly been condemned by regional countries, which denounce the move as a provocative measure. Posted by: Fred 2009-12-12 |
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