From Reuters:BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian President Alvaro Uribe on Monday defended a plan, criticized by regional leftist leaders, to allow more U.S. troops in the country, saying that aid from Washington is helping Colombia beat Marxist rebels.
Uribe is negotiating a deal with the United States to increase anti-narcotics operations in the country. The talks follow Ecuador's decision to end a program in which Washington used an air base there for anti-drug flights.
"The plan is to strengthen Colombian military bases, not to open American bases in Colombia," Uribe said. "The accord is meant to help Colombians regain their right to live in peace."
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More News On U.S./Colombian Military Cooperation
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U.S. Close to Deal With Colombia on Base Access -- New York Times
Colombia-US air base deal 'close' -- BBC
U.S., Colombia work on deal for air bases -- L.A. Times
Chavez to 'revise' ties with Colombia -- AFP
Chavez Puts Ties With Colombia Under Review Over U.S. Base Deal -- Bloomberg
Colombia should welcome the US base deal -- Colombia Reports
US also interested in navy bases in Colombia -- Colombia Reports
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