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Former Colombian guerrilla leaders convicted

By John Otis

Published September 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM EDT

In Colombia, former guerrilla leaders rebels have been convicted of mass killings and kidnappings but will serve no prison time. For victims, the verdict underscores how elusive justice can remain in the aftermath of war.

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