Colombian forces strike Farc camp

At least 16 rebel fighters were killed in the aerial attack.

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At least 16 Farc guerrillas were killed in the bombardment of the camp [AFP]

President Alvaro Uribe, first elected in 2002, is popular for his US-backed crackdown on the cocaine-financed Farc.

He may run for a third term next year if his supporters succeed in changing the constitution to allow him to campaign again.

The Farc is Latin America’s oldest and largest armed group, and has been battling the government in Bogota for 45 years.

Source: News Agencies