Colombia y las FARC
Cable sobre la liberaci¨®n de Sim¨®n Trinidad a cambio de Betancourt
Un asesor de Sarkozy sugiri¨® al Gobierno estadounidense la liberaci¨®n del cerebro financiero de las FARC encarcelado a EE UU
| ID: | 122865 |
| Date: | 2007-09-19 16:07:00 |
| Origin: | 07PARIS3941 |
| Source: | Embassy Paris |
| Classification: | SECRET//NOFORN |
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S E C R E T PARIS 003941 SIPDIS SIPDIS NOFORN E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/13/2017 TAGS: PTER, PREL, PINR, FR, CO SUBJECT: FARC HOSTAGES: GOF LEAVING "NO STONE UNTURNED" TO FREE HOSTAGES, ACCEPT CHAVEZ OFFER TO MEDIATE, OFFER VISIT Classified By: Pol M/C Josiah Rosenblatt for Reasons 1.4 (B) and (D) 1. (S/NF) SUMMARY. The French determination to explore all options that could lead to the release of Franco-Colombian Ingrid Betancourt has led them to support Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez,s offer to mediate a humanitarian accord between the Colombian government and FARC guerillas. MFA officials admit that while the GOF is open to Chavez,s offer to act as a mediator in the release of FARC hostages, France will not make any further moves until there is a gesture of goodwill (proof of life) from the FARC. Since a September 4 meeting on hostage negotiations between FM Kouchner and his Colombian counterpart, Sarkozy has invited President Chavez to France, a move downplayed by the French MFA. Sarkozy will meet with Colombian president Uribe on the margins of the UNGA on September 25. Betancourt is high on the bilateral agenda. COMMENT: Betancourt remains a major media presence in France and the GOF is under a great deal of political pressure to show the government "will leave no stone unturned" to secure her release. END COMMENT AND SUMMARY. 2. (S/NF) On September 6, Poloffs and Deputy Director of Regional Affairs for S/CT, Marc Norman, met with FM Kouchner's Counselor for Latin American and Asian affairs, Evan Nguyen Binh; DAS equivalent for South America, Michel Pinard; and Colombia/Venezuela desk officer, Daniel Paradisi. MFA representatives described the political pressure to obtain this hostage release. They noted that while they are willing to press for negotiations, the French require some advance positive movement by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Referring to the Colombian release of 200 FARC prisoners in June, the French noted that they have not seen any steps toward negotiations by the FARC. Specifically, the French seek proof of life as a requirement for negotiations. The MFA representatives characterized Venezuelan President Chavez's offer to act as a mediator between the FARC and the Colombian government as an opportunity while noting they do not have a precise understanding of what Chavez can do. They highlighted the intense political pressure on the French government to obtain Betancourt's safe return and noted that they are not able to turn down offers that might result in a hostage release. Eva Nguyen Binh asked whether the U.S. might consider the release of Simon Trinidad to the FARC. Poloffs and S/CT Deputy Director Marc Norman unequivocally rejected this suggestion. 3. (S/NF) French President Sarkozy called Chavez over the weekend of September 8 to discuss the hostage situation. Sarkozy,s call followed an August 29 call to Chavez during which the two presidents decided to "stay in as close contact as possible." Statements from Venezuela report that Sarkozy invited Chavez to France, "where he would welcome Chavez as a friend." While MFA officials admit that a trip was discussed and could occur in the next few months, neither the Elysee Palace nor the MFA have said so publicly telling reporters only that Chavez and Sarkozy discussed their willingness to travel to Colombia. Chavez last visited France in 2005. Focused on securing Betancourt's release, Foreign Minister Kouchner told France Info radio that Chavez could "bring his personal touch even if he is a very controversial. But after all, all goodwill is welcome and we must not leave any stone unturned." MFA Desk Officer Daniel Paradisi acknowledged that Sarkozy initiated the second call which he described as a means to an end. He added "it is hard to be friends with Venezuela." 4. (SBU) The French continue their dialogue with the Colombians as well with a Sarkozy call to Colombian President Uribe on August 30. FM Kouchner followed by meeting Colombian Foreign Minister Araujo on September 4. Uribe and Sarkozy are scheduled to meet on September 25 on the margins of the UN General Assembly to discuss the hostage situation according to MFA contacts. Please visit Paris' Classified Website at: http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/paris/index.c fm Stapleton |
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