News of a Kidnapping Although Colombia was not discussed in great detail in class this semester, it shares many of the themes and problems associated with Latin American third world countries. For the most part these themes stem from the same problem: the vast separation of wealth and power. Guerrilla movements, narco-terrrorism, drug trafficking and corruption are just a few of the words that come up when discussing most third world countries. These words are all too common in Columbia especially since the introduction of the drug trade with the United States. Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ book, News of a Kidnapping, takes place in late 1990 when the Colombian security forces mounted a nationwide manhunt for Pablo Escobar, the ruthless and elusive head of the Medellin cartel. Ten men and women, mostly journalists, were abducted by Escobar’s henchmen and used as bargaining chips ag....

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