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BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombian rebels on Friday blamed two guerrillas who were guarding hostages for the success of a rescue mission that freed three U.S. defense contractors, a former presidential candidate and 11 others.
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, Latin America’s last remaining major rebel army, said “the escape of the 15 prisoners of war” on July 2 “was a direct consequence of the despicable conduct of Cesar and Enrique, who betrayed their revolutionary commitment.”
Colombian authorities say Cesar and Enrique Gafas, whose legal names are Gerardo Aguilar and Alexander Farfan, boarded the helicopter only to be overpowered.
