18 Rebels, 2 Policemen Die as Colombia Violence Rises
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BOGOTA, Colombia — Fighting between Colombian security forces and left-wing guerrillas killed 18 rebels and two policemen over the weekend, military officials said Monday.
Fighting in the decades-old guerrilla war has increased sharply since the government suspended peace talks with the rebels in Mexico last month in protest over the death of a former Cabinet minister while a captive of the guerrillas.
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