31.   The kidnappers, who some experts believe had once been Colombian guerrillas, seemed at home in the jungle.

32.   The Perija mountain range of Zulia State, where most of the expulsions this week took place, has recently become a haven for Colombian guerrillas.

33.   Though initial speculation was that the explosions might have been the work of Colombian guerrillas, Noboa said domestic opponents of his government were also under suspicion.

34.   Two Venezuelan National Guardsmen were killed yesterday in an attack allegedly staged by Colombian guerrillas, government officials said.

35.   Under the false pretense of a civil war, Colombian guerrilla groups have ravaged the nation with violence financed by cocaine consumers in the United States.

36.   While the country is not in danger of collapsing, Colombian guerrillas and traffickers have plagued neighboring countries, including Ecuador and Venezuela, in recent years.

37.   A report by the official Petra news agency speculated that Peruvian military officials had funneled the arms to Colombian guerrillas.

38.   An American mining company hoped to strike gold in a mist-shrouded mountainside, but has instead bored straight into a paralyzing standoff with Colombian guerrillas.

39.   As foreign minister, Rangel opposed the U.S.-backed military portion of Plan Colombia, an offensive to wrest coca plantations from the control of leftist Colombian guerrillas.

40.   As peace talks approach, U.S. diplomats met secretly with Colombian guerrillas that the United States officially considers terrorists, U.S. and Colombian officials confirmed Sunday.