Colombian government increases powers to crack down on rebels

Tuesday, August 13, 2002

BOGOTA, Colombia -- After taking office amid a rebel mortar attack, President Alvaro Uribe authorized the government Monday to take measures to crush the insurgents -- including imposing a war tax to finance the buildup of Colombia's army and police forces.

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