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Events
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New Constitution was put into effect
A new constitution was put in for the government of columbia -
Legalization of divorse and prohibition of extradition
New constitution legalises divorce, prohibits extradition of Colombians wanted for trial in other countries and guarantees indigenous peoples' democratic rights, but without addressing their territorial claims. -
Pablo Escobar was shot by police
Leader of the Medillin drug cartel was shot by police while trying to evade arrest for his several crimes during his campaign such as murder, smuggling, and the manufacture and distribution of cocaine -
Earthquake
Powerful earthquake kills some 1,000 people. Cities of Armenia and Pereira badly hit. -
Anti Drug Trade
Pastrana's "Plan Colombia" wins almost US$1 billion in mainly military aid from the US to fight drug-trafficking and rebels who profit and protect the trade. -
Rebels Freed
FARC rebels free 359 police and troops in exchange for 14 captured rebels. -
Explosions after swearing in
Right before Uribe is sworn in, there are suspected FARC explosions in Bogotá, in which 20 people are killed. Uribe declares a state of emergency. -
Free Trade Agreement
Colombia and the United States agree on a free trade deal. The deal still has to be ratified in both countries. -
Protests
Hundreds of thousands protest in Bogota against kidnappings and conflict in the country. -
Preparing for war
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez urges his armed forces to be prepared for war with Colombia and orders 15,000 troops to the border, amid growing tensions.
