Raul Reyes N°2 FARC shot dead by columbian forces.

Raul Reyes N°2 FARC shot dead by columbian forces.

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Security forces killed the No. 2 commander of Colombia's main guerrilla group in combat Saturday, dealing what the government called the biggest blow to the leftist force since its formation.

Raul Reyes, who became the public face of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia as the group's spokesman, died amid fighting and air strikes just across the border in neighboring Ecuador, Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos told a news conference that was carried live on Colombia's main television channels.

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R.I.P.

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[edit on 1-3-2008 by Rigel]