Colombia’s struggle against the rebel group known as the FARC became a regional crisis this week, after Bogota launched airstrikes into neighboring Ecuador and killed a top FARC leader. Now, Ecuador and Venezuela are both amassing troops at their borders with Colombia and have cut diplomatic relations with their neighbor. Join Kojo as we make sense of the complex situation and examine the role being played by the U.S.

Guests

  • Juan Forero Reporter, National Public Radio (based in Bogota)
  • Peter DeShazo Director, Americas Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies
  • Michael Shifter Vice President for Policy at Inter-American Dialogue; and Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service

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