Colombia's Santos would think twice about killing FARC leader


Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos announces the dismissal of the mayor of Bogota Gustavo Petro, in Bogota March 19, 2014. REUTERS/Javier Casella/Colombian Presidency/Handout via Reuters

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos said he knows "more or less" where the Marxist FARC's leader is hiding but would think twice about attacking at this stage of peace talks with the rebel group, a change in tone from an earlier goal of capturing or killing him.

Santos, who is seeking re-election in May, said he has taken the "difficult" decision to kill leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia before, but would consider the progress being made in peace negotiations before killing Rodrigo Londono.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Hungary opposition leader flags possible illicit video release ahead of election
Trump revokes basis of US climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards
Bangladesh's BNP wins historic parliamentary election
Bangladesh's BNP wins parliamentary election
Italy's Lollobrigida wins second gold at Milan-Cortina Games in women's 5,000m speed skating (updated)
China's teenage debutant Tai confident of better performance at next Olympics
Urgent: Trump announces repeal of key finding underpinning U.S. climate regulations
76th Berlinale film festival opens, several Chinese films set to screen
NATO states pledge hundreds of millions for Ukraine weapons push, Rutte says
T�rkiye, Serbia pledge to strengthen economic ties

Others Also Read