SIMON:THIS IS A POLITICAL TRIAL

Simon Trinidad, the recognized negotiator for the humanitarian exchange of prisoners in Colombia, was today sentenced to 60 years' imprisonment in the Court of Federal District of Columbia in Washington DC, United States (US). Towards a few months ago, Trinidad was found guilty of conspiracy to take hostage three American military contractors, a "crime" that occurred in 2003. Towards a few months ago, Trinidad was found guilty of conspiracy to take hostage three American military contractors, a "crime" that occurred in 2003. The sentence was executed at a separate hearing today and done, Monday January 28, 2008 .. The sentence was executed at a separate hearing today and done, Monday January 28, 2008 ..
La pena de 60 años es la máximo pena permitida bajo las leyes colombianas, esto es relativamente nuevo fue una modificación a la anterior.Esto se hizo en el 2004, bajo un programa financiado y administrada por la Agencia Internacional de Desarrollo (AID/USAID) , Colombia amended its criminal code (Act 890, which amended Article 31) to increase the maximum allowable penalty of 40 to 60 years. The penalty of 60 years is the maximum penalty allowed under Colombian law, that is was a relatively new amendment to the anterior.Esto was done in 2004, under a program funded and administered by the Agency for International Development (USAID / USAID), Colombia amended its criminal code (Act 890, which amended Article 31) to increase the maximum allowable penalty of 40 to 60 years. As one of the first beneficiaries of the reform criminal law, it was obvious that the sentence would be calculated in Washington. Moreover, the fact that in 2003, this penalty even exist in Colombia where the alleged crime occurred. As one of the first beneficiaries of the reform criminal law, it was obvious that the sentence would be calculated in Washington. Moreover, the fact that in 2003, this penalty even exist in Colombia where the alleged crime occurred.
The penalty was calculated according to the US Federal Guide on sentencing. The penalty was calculated according to the US Federal Guide on sentencing. The factors used to calculate the sentence, included that if a complaint is made to obtain the release of the hostages, and whether they had used weapons, the time in which detainees were still held by their captors, and if Trinidad had accepted responsibility for his crime, and the relative importance of their role in it. The factors used to calculate the sentence, included that if a complaint is made to obtain the release of the hostages, and whether they had used weapons, the time in which detainees were still held by their captors, and if Trinidad had accepted responsibility for his crime, and the relative importance of their role in it. Another factor-and one very crucial was that the fact of taking prisoners to the three American contractors was an act of "terrorism" in this way the crime was done with the intent to intimidate a government and force a concession from . Another factor-and one very crucial was that the fact of taking prisoners to the three American contractors was an act of "terrorism" in this way the crime was done with the intent to intimidate a government and force a concession from.
The defense argued that the "agreement" of Trinidad - a conspiracy is essentially an agreement to commit a crime - was limited to receiving a letter from the FARC commander, Raul Reyes taken to Ecuador, and presentarsela James Lemoyne, a delegate UN official in the past had mediated discussions of the FARC with the government of then-agent Andres Pastrana (1999-2002). The defense argued that the "agreement" of Trinidad - a conspiracy is essentially an agreement to commit a crime - was limited to receiving a letter from the FARC commander, Raul Reyes taken to Ecuador, and presentarsela James Lemoyne, a delegate UN official in the past had mediated discussions of the FARC with the government of then-agent Andres Pastrana (1999-2002). Trinidad did not have the mens rea, or the mental state of guilt, which would have if policyholders hostages today, never made any demand for the release of the hostages, had no influence nor any voice in determining when, and whether they should be released, and he had never even seen, none of these hostages. Trinidad did not have the mens rea, or the mental state of guilt, which would have if policyholders hostages today, never made any demand for the release of the hostages, had no influence nor any voice in determining when, and whether they should be released , and he had never even seen, none of these hostages.
However, the judge found guilty Trinity in all factors sentencing, executing the maximum penalty available for this type of crime. However, the judge found guilty Trinity all factors in sentencing, executing the maximum penalty available for this type of crime. That under US law would be life imprisonment. That under U.S. law would be life imprisonment. De otra parte,el Juez subrayó de que el respetaría y honraría los deseos del Gobierno Colombiano, quien pidió que la sentencia fuera limitada a 60 años, de acuerdo a la nueva ley, el Juez Lamberth la aceptó y sentenció a Trinidad a 60 años sin any possibility of parole (parole in English). Furthermore, the judge stressed that the respect and honour the wishes of the Colombian government, who asked that the sentence was limited to 60 years, according to the new law, Judge Lamberth accepted the Trinidad and sentenced to 60 years without any possibility of parole ( parole in English).
During the "address" of the hearing, the prosecutor Ken Kohl gave a dramatic presentation on the "evils" of the FARC, the gravity of the offense and its low opinion on the acusado.El believes that this would be an opportunity for " educate "to the FARC, and show them that if they can be subject to criminal prosecution in the United States if they are caught. During the "address" of the hearing, the prosecutor Ken Kohl gave a dramatic presentation on the "evils" of the FARC, the gravity of the offense and its low opinion on the acusado.El believes that this would be an opportunity for "educate "the FARC, and show them that if they can be subject to criminal prosecution in the United States if they are caught. Kohl dijó, that the FARC had kidnapped and killed 21 Americans in its history, and that Simon Trinidad was the first member of the FARC who has been convicted of terrorism. Kohl dijó, that the FARC had kidnapped and killed 21 Americans in its history, and that Simon Trinidad was the first member of the FARC who has been convicted of terrorism.
Kohl repeated the version promoted by Francisco Santos - current vice-president of Colombia and founder of the group 'Pais Libre, that the FARC keeps in his possession more than 700 people. Kohl repeated the version promoted by Francisco Santos - current vice-president of Colombia and founder of the group 'Pais Libre, that the FARC keeps in his possession more than 700 people. It is noteworthy that Alvaro Uribe not talk about this issue as well. It is noteworthy that Alvaro Uribe not talk about this issue as well. No more this weekend, he said in an interview with Euronews, that the Colombian government blames the FARC of 700 kidnappings during the past 10 years. No more this weekend, he said in an interview with Euronews, that the Colombian government blames the FARC of 700 kidnappings during the past 10 years. This is a good percentage infimó when compared to the total number of abductions that have occurred in Colombia during the same period - (Perhaps less than 2 or-3% of the abduction). This is a good percentage infimó when compared to the total number of abductions that have occurred in Colombia during the same period - (Perhaps less than 2 or-3% of the abduction). And there is even reason to believe that these 700 people are still alive. And there is even reason to believe that these 700 people are still alive. Certainly, it is not something that the prosecutor can prove in court, or the judge may consider in calculating his sentence at Trinity. Certainly, it is not something that the prosecutor can prove in court, or the judge may consider in calculating his sentence at Trinity.
Kohl stressed that Trinidad should be punished as a terrorist, "because". Kohl stressed that Trinidad should be punished as a terrorist, "because". According Kohl said, while pointed with his finger on the accused, "this is what is a terrorist.". According Kohl said, while pointed with his finger on the accused, "this is what is a terrorist.". Then, Kohl told several notorious crimes allegedly committed by the FARC, such as the kidnapping and subsequent death (and still unsolved) of the 11 deputies in the Valley, kidnapped in Cali, Kidnapping Alan Jara this while travelling in a vehicle of the UN, and the kidnapping of Elias Ochoa, which the Attorney-use reputation as a witness in the first trial Simon Trinidad. Then, Kohl told several notorious crimes allegedly committed by the FARC, such as the kidnapping and subsequent death (and still unsolved) of the 11 deputies in the Valley, kidnapped in Cali, Kidnapping Alan Jara this while travelling in a vehicle of the UN, and the kidnapping of Elias Ochoa, which the Attorney-use reputation as a witness in the first trial Simon Trinidad. Also, Kohl argued that Trinidad was aware of all these crimes, that the person knew that Ingrid Betancourt had implored the FARC to stop kidnappings, and thus paid the price for their freedom. Also, Kohl argued that Trinidad was aware of all these crimes, that the person knew that Ingrid Betancourt had implored the FARC to stop kidnappings, and thus paid the price for their freedom.
While Trinidad Kohl described as "exploited the agony of the hostages, a huge TV screen high definition, it showed a series of photos of prisoners in camps after fencing wire, Ingrid Betancourt and the three Americans, both before his capture, and then at recent photos of 'proof of life. "Kohl dijó: FARC is not a populist movement .. While Trinidad Kohl described as "exploited the agony of the hostages, a huge TV screen high definition, it showed a series of photos of prisoners in camps after fencing wire, Ingrid Betancourt and the three Americans, both before his capture, and then at recent photos of 'proof of life. "Kohl dijó: FARC is not a populist movement .. There is nothing noble or are likely to cause ella.Al inspiration about the same time it passed through the TV screen pictures of the FARC in uniform as if it was an illusion. There is nothing noble or are likely to cause ella.Al inspiration about the same time it passed through the TV screen pictures of the FARC in uniform as if it was an illusion. The photos with the uniforms that were used in the era of "Clearing." The photos with the uniforms that were used in the era of "Clearing." Otherwise, he dijó, the FARC is a clandestine organization. Of 16,000 members of the FARC, 8,000 have deserted. "Also, Kohl showed a photo of a massive march in Bogota where he read a placard which read," Down with the FARC. "Again, pointing to Trinidad, reminded the judge that negotiations for the release of the three American hostages "tenín to go through this man." Otherwise, he dijó, the FARC is a clandestine organization. De 16000 members of the FARC, 8000 have deserted. "Also, Kohl showed a photo of a massive march in Bogota where he read a placard which read, "Down with FARC." Again, pointing to Trinidad, reminded the judge that negotiations for the release of the three American hostages "tenín to go through this man."
"The callousness and brutality of this crime is difficult to understand. It is impossible not to stress over and over again what this horrible and barbaric crime," the prosecutor continued, "Proceeds of crazy and twisted sense of social justice Simon Trinidad Trinidad .. no solo fue responsable de este crimen,..sino también en lavarle el cerebro a otros guerrilleros, hasta el punto de reclutar de nuevo a uno de los testigo ya reinsertado, quien habia testificó de que Simon Trindad le había ofrecido champana y le prometió de that if linked to the FARC would women for him. " Yes, the guerrillas who carried out these abductions were claws of the beast, Simon Trinidad was his mouth. ". According argumentóKohl." The callousness and brutality of this crime is difficult to understand. It is impossible not to stress over and over again what this horrible and barbaric crime, "the prosecutor continued," Proceeds of crazy and twisted sense of social justice Simon Trinidad Trinidad .. Not only was responsible for this crime, .. But also in the brain wash other guerrillas, to the point of recruiting back to one of the witness and reinserted, who had testified that he had offered Simon Trindad champagne and promised to that if linked to the FARC would women for him. "If the guerrillas who carried out these abductions were claws of the beast, Simon Trinidad was his mouth.". According argumentóKohl.
Kohl believes that nothing positive resulted from the previous negiciaciones peace with the FARC and the Colombian government .. Kohl believes that nothing positive resulted from the previous negiciaciones peace with the FARC and the Colombian government .. These negotiations only allowed the FARC to take more hostages and producing more cocaine. These negotiations only allowed the FARC to take more hostages and producing more cocaine. For more than 20 years dijó Kohl, Simon Trinidad has been sent groups of kidnappers and was responsible for numerous other crimes not presented in this court. For more than 20 years dijó Kohl, Simon Trinidad has been sent groups of kidnappers and was responsible for numerous other crimes not presented in this court. Trinity "drank the Kool Aid," (a soda gringo, like Tang) that Trinidad was like Osama bin Laden. Trinity "drank the Kool Aid," (a soda gringo, like Tang) that Trinidad was like Osama bin Laden. Kohl said that Osama bin Laden is hiding in a cave in Afghanistan. Kohl said that Osama bin Laden is hiding in a cave in Afghanistan.
To be honest with you, I could not write anything reported by Ken Kohl, because he was on a roll, acting within the precincts of the court, which was packed with reporters. To be honest with you, I could not write anything reported by Ken Kohl, because he was on a roll, acting within the precincts of the court, which was packed with reporters. But, I think that the judge had already made his decision and, even before that Kohl had started its dramatic presentation. But, I think that the judge had already made his decision and, even before that Kohl had started its dramatic presentation. Once the judge ruled that the factors weighing against the judgement Trinity. Once the judge ruled that the factors weighing against the judgement Trinity. The fate of Trinidad already had been cast. The fate of Trinidad already had been cast. The presentation of Kohl was no more than a political dsicurso presented with the idea of creating impact. The presentation of Kohl was no more than a political dsicurso presented with the idea of creating impact. The judge heard no more so educated, with the imposition of the sentence and calculated. The judge heard no more so educated, with the imposition of the sentence and calculated.
Then, the lawyer of Trinidad appointed by the court, Bob Tucker, took the podium, rejecting comparisons of his client with Osama bin Laden, and reminded the court that a harsh sentence is not convinced. Then, the lawyer of Trinidad appointed by the court, Bob Tucker, took the podium, rejecting comparisons of his client with Osama bin Laden, and reminded the court that a harsh sentence is not convinced. As he likes to insist Kohl, the FARC to release the three Americans. As he likes to insist Kohl, the FARC to release the three Americans. And he reminded the court of Trinidad cooperation with the authorities in writing to Raul Reyes, requesting proof of life (something demanded by some members of Congress of the United States) and asking for failure to include him in an exchange of prisoners . And he reminded the court of Trinidad cooperation with the authorities in writing to Raul Reyes, requesting proof of life (something demanded by some members of Congress of the United States) and asking for failure to include him in an exchange of prisoners. This provoked a riposta Judge who said "I have nothing to do with it." This provoked a riposta Judge who said "I have nothing to do with it."
Then Tucker arrived at the heart of the case. Then Tucker arrived at the heart of the case. "The idea that there is no war in Colombia is absolutely fantastic" This type of negotiations, as reported, were not unusual. "The idea that there is no war in Colombia is absolutely fantastic" This type of negotiations, as reported, were not unusual. The mission in Ecuador Trinidad was comparable to that of Henry Kissinger trip to Paris during the Vietnam War. The mission in Ecuador Trinidad was comparable to that of Henry Kissinger trip to Paris during the Vietnam War. Al castigar a Trinidad, se desmotivarían las futuras negociaciones, dijo Tucker, mientras que con un tratamiento menos severo, le mandaría un mensaje al gobierno, de que la corte es una rama independiente del gobierno.También, Tucker señaló de que en los casos que se han apoyado en la fiscalia para calcular la sentencia, los acusados no solo secuestraban personalmente a las personas, sino que también las asesinaban.En lo anteriormente dicho, Tucker se refería a las notas que los jurado le enviaban al juez pidiéndole una explicación de la minimum Trinidad and whether it would be enough to condemn it, and argued that a minimum should regret against a strong condemnation. By punishing Trinidad was desmotivarían future negotiations, said Tucker, while a less severe treatment, it would send a message to the government, that the court is an independent branch of gobierno.También, Tucker noted that in cases have relied on the fiscalia for calculating the sentence, the accused not only personally but also kidnap people asesinaban.En the above, Tucker referred to the notes that the jury was sent to the judge requesting an explanation of the minimum Trinidad and whether it would be enough to condemn it, and argued that a minimum should regret against a strong condemnation.
Then, Judge Lamberth asked if Simon Trinidad wanted to say something .. Then, Judge Lamberth asked if Simon Trinidad wanted to say something .. Obviamnete, Trinidad what deseaba.El spoke for an hour, and though I could not write everything word for word. Obviamnete, Trinidad what deseaba.El spoke for an hour, and though I could not write everything word for word. I think I managed to write most of what Simon Trinidad dijó. I think I managed to write most of what Simon Trinidad dijó.
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The words of Simon Trinidad at the hearing of the Federal Court of the District of Columbia that sentenced him to 60 years for conspiracy to take hostages. The words of Simon Trinidad at the hearing of the Federal Court of the District of Columbia that sentenced him to 60 years for conspiracy to take hostages.
Después de agradecerle al juez por su ayuda con el tratamiento médico y otros problemas que padecia en la cárcel del DC y por permitir la reunión con Piedad Cordoba, como también agradecerles a los Marshalls de EE.UU (algo así como los Guardianes policiales del IPEC in Colombia.), and others in the court by the respect with which it was treated .. After thanking the judge for his help with medical treatment and other problems suffered in prison DC, and for allowing the meeting with Piedad Cordoba, as well as thank the marshalls for US (something like the Guardians police IPEC in Colombia.), And others in the court by the respect with which it was treated .. Simon Trinidasd began his speech to declare that he was speaking as a member of the FARC, a rebel group that rose up in arms against the Colombian government. Simon Trinidasd began his speech to declare that he was speaking as a member of the FARC, a rebel group that rose up in arms against the Colombian government.
From the moment of his organization, the FARC have fought to change a oligarchic system that has been maintained for many years through the exercise of blood and fire. From the moment of his organization, the FARC have fought to change a oligarchic system that has been maintained for many years through the exercise of blood and fire. Comnezando since July 20, 1964, the FARC has sought peaceful democratic change through mass mobilizations, but the oligarchic establishment has used the services of hired murderers - birds, chulavitas, and now the paramilitaries - to terrorize the population to tip bullet. Nelson Mandela, who founded a guerrilla movement in South Africa and later became president of that African country. Comnezando since July 20, 1964, the FARC has sought peaceful democratic change through mass mobilizations, but the oligarchic establishment has used the services of hired murderers - birds, chulavitas, and now the paramilitaries - to terrorize the population to tip bullet. Nelson Mandela, who founded a guerrilla movement in South Africa and later became president of that African country. Mandela dijó: "who are the oppressors who always dictates the terms of the fight, not the oppressed. Colombia, the oppressors are the oligarchy and the use of brute force against unarmed people, this is what made possible the formation of FARC. dijó Mandela: "Who are the oppressors who always dictates the terms of the fight, not the oppressed. Colombia, the oppressors are the oligarchy and the use of brute force against unarmed people, this is what made possible the formation of FARC.
Simon continued: "The FARC are part of the Colombian people who disención expressed in various ways to violent regime élitista.Las FARC were founded by farmers as Manuel Marulanda, the FARC's efforts have focused on agricultural issues and the protection of peasantry. Created by peasants and workers, FARC struggle for a real wages, unionization and has a political strategy against the oppressors. Simon continued: "The FARC are part of the Colombian people who disención expressed in various ways to violent regime élitista.Las FARC were founded by farmers as Manuel Marulanda, the FARC's efforts have focused on agricultural issues and the protection of peasantry. Created by peasants and workers, FARC struggle for a real wages, unionization and has a political strategy against the oppressors.
Quoting Ciro Trujillo and Hernando Gomez Acosta, Trinidad noted that the FARC respect and support indigenous organizations and the needs of women, and believes in a pluralistic and democratic Colombia. Quoting Ciro Trujillo and Hernando Gomez Acosta, Trinidad noted that the FARC respect and support indigenous organizations and the needs of women, and believes in a pluralistic and democratic Colombia. In Latin America, he continued, is a region of great economic disparity and is third in the post of social disparity in the world .. In Latin America, he continued, is a region of great economic disparity and is third in the post of social disparity in the world .. The FARC support basic human rights for all without exception, those who need to live a decent life, including acseso to recreation, nutrition, health education, safe water, electricity, decent housing conditions, and just rest .. The FARC support basic human rights for all without exception, those who need to live a decent life, including acseso to recreation, nutrition, health education, safe water, electricity, decent housing conditions, and just rest .. 54% of the Colombian people, or more than 24 million Colombians live below the poverty level, living only with an average income of $ 1 or $ -2 dollars a day .. 54% of the Colombian people, or more than 24 million Colombians live below the poverty level, living only with an average income of $ 1 or $ -2 dollars a day ..
Colombia has a variety of fertile land and varied climates that would allow the planting of crops and collected in the 12 months of the year, providing enough for all Colombians, as well as a surplus for export. Colombia has a variety of fertile land and varied climates that would allow the planting of crops and collected in the 12 months of the year, providing enough for all Colombians, as well as a surplus for export. Also, Colombia is rich in mineral resources, including such as gold, nickel, coal, salt and oil. The biodiversity of Colombia, wildlife, fish in the rivers, and a wealth of human resources make Colombia a country very rich, able to provide welfare for all its inhabitants. Also, Colombia is rich in mineral resources, including such as gold, nickel, coal, salt and oil. Biodiversity of Colombia, wildlife, fish in the rivers, and a wealth of human resources make Colombia a country very rich, able to provide welfare for all its inhabitants.
However, a small group of people, the monopolized minuscula class gobernate to these resources, taken possession of the best land, in fact controlled the economy and have maintained the rest of Colombia in misery. However, a small group of people, the monopolized minuscula class gobernate to these resources, taken possession of the best land, in fact controlled the economy and have maintained the rest of Colombia in misery. Leaders from both parties, Liberals and Conservatives have legalized monopilios these for the benefit of the rich and in the same way natural resources have handed Colombian foreign capital for their personal enrichment. Leaders from both parties, Liberals and Conservatives have legalized monopilios these for the benefit of the rich and in the same way natural resources have handed Colombian foreign capital for their personal enrichment.
Political violence of the oligarchies is torture, murder and forced disappearance, as are the tools against those who oppose them, it is well to remain in power. Political violence of the oligarchies is torture, murder and forced disappearance, as are the tools against those who oppose them, it is well to remain in power. The examples are highlighted as genocide against Movimeito Gaitanista in the 1940s, the extermination of the Patriotic Union in the late 1980's. The examples are highlighted as genocide against Movimeito Gaitanista in the 1940s, the extermination of the Patriotic Union in the late 1980's. The three poders of state power gobernate have given himself impunity for all crimes, as well as those committed by the military and paramiltares. The three poders of state power gobernate have given himself impunity for all crimes, as well as those committed by the military and paramiltares.
The unjust nature of government, where immorality and cinicismo have been the norm, and corruption is shown by the management who have made money from the ordinary people paid in taxes, and desmanejo of industries owned by the state. The unjust nature of government, where immorality and cinicismo have been the norm, and corruption is shown by the management who have made money from the ordinary people paid in taxes, and desmanejo of industries owned by the state. The government has abused its power to sell the resources of the nation to foreign investors. The government has abused its power to sell the resources of the nation to foreign investors. Es verdad que en Colombia, quienes gobiernan, son elegidos cada cuatro años, pero la democracia no solo se hace en elecciones, o al votar, y de todas maneras un promedio del 65% de los colombianos se abstienen de votar, Y un gran número votes are bought. It is true that in Colombia, those who govern are elected every four years, but democracy is not just in elections, or to vote, and anyway an average of 65% of Colombians abstain from voting, and many votes are bought. The voters or voters were promised jobs, the dead are voting and other voting more than once, the Colombian electoral process is illegitimate and is a farce. The voters or voters were promised jobs, the dead are voting and other voting more than once, the Colombian electoral process is illegitimate and is a farce.
In the last 14 years, Colombia's presidency has been manipulated by narcotráficantes. In the last 14 years, Colombia's presidency has been manipulated by narcotráficantes. The Cali Cartel has contributed more than $ 6.5 million to the campaign of Ernesto Samper. The Cali Cartel has contributed more than $ 6.5 million to the campaign of Ernesto Samper. Andres Pastrana was infuriated when not supported on this poster, and it took another four years to take the presidency. Andres Pastrana was infuriated when not supported on this poster, and it took another four years to take the presidency. On August 2, 2002 a report of the Intelligence Department of Defense describing US lists of the cartel drug Pablo Escobar mentioned Fidel Castano and Alvaro Uribe as members. On August 2, 2002 a report of the Intelligence Department of Defense describing US lists of the drug cartel Pablo Escobar mentioned Fidel Castano and Alvaro Uribe as members. After his election Uribe handed them political offices and public contracts to their friends in an effort to amend the Constitution at will in order to re-eligirse automatically to a second term. After his election Uribe handed them political offices and public contracts to their friends in an effort to amend the Constitution at will in order to re-eligirse automatically to a second term. Esta es la mejor manera de mostrar la 'democracia' que es practicada en Colombia. This is the best way to show the 'democracy' that is practiced in Colombia. Es una demcracia de papel, pero lo que se ha descrito todavía en el papel, esta lejos de la verdad.. It is a demcracia paper, but what has been described in the paper yet, this far from the truth ..
Colombia ha estado en guerra por más de 60 años, con la participación creciente de los EE.UU. Colombia has been at war for more than 60 years, with the increasing involvement of the United States Hoy, la guerra contra la insurgencia, se ha disfrazado bajo otros argumentos. Today, the war against the insurgency, has been disguised under other arguments. La guerra contra el tráfico de drogas, ese es un disfraz que los EE.UU usan para una mayor intervención de-facto en el conflicto colombiano,. The war against drug trafficking, this is a disguise that the US used to further de-facto intervention in the Colombian conflict,. con el envió de asesores, espías, armas e inversiones en milliones de dolares para la guerra. With the sending advisers, spies, weapons and investments in millions of dollars for war. Esta ayuda financiera y militar envalentona a la oligarquía y mantiene las condiciones que propician el actual conflicto en Colombia, pero no provee de solución alguna. This financial assistance and military emboldens the oligarchy and maintains conditions that are conducive to the current conflict in Colombia, but does not provide any solution. Simon Bolivar una vez dijo: "El destino de los EE.UU es la de plagar a América con hambre y miseria en nombre de la libertad." Simon Bolivar once said: "The destiny of the US is to plagar America with hunger and misery in the name of freedom."
El gobierno de los EE.UU, y algunos miembros del Congerso de EE.UU han malinterpretado el conflicto colombiano como el de estarlo centrado en la lucha contra las drogas. The government of the US, and some members of the US Congerso have misunderstood the Colombian conflict as to be focused on the fight against drugs. Aunque en Colombia no existe serias divisones etnicas, religiosas, o divisiones separatistas, el conflicto si tiene profundas y serias raíces sociales e históricas que nada tienen que ver con el narcotráfico. While in Colombia there is no serious divisones ethnic, religious, separatist or divisions, if the conflict has deep and serious social and historical roots that have nothing to do with drug trafficking. Las FARC no comparten la creencia del gobierno colombiano de que la solución militar sea la salida del conflicto. The FARC do not share the belief of the Colombian government that the military solution is the departure of the conflict. Este conflicto es lesivo para la dignidad del pueblo colombiano. This conflict is detrimental to the dignity of the Colombian people. En vez de ello, las FARC proponen la inversión social y la participación de las comunidades en la planificación agricola y la sustitución de cultivos. Instead, the FARC proposed social investment and the participation of communities in planning agricultural and crop substitution. La estrategia militar debe ser cambiada. The military strategy should be replaced. Los gobiernos de Colombia y de EEUU deberían trabajar juntos en los retos que enfrenta la humanidad. The governments of Colombia and the United States should work together on the challenges facing humanity. Ningún país tiene la exclusividad, ni el poder para liderar una lucha en esta area. No country has exclusivity, nor the power to lead a fight in this area. La comunidad internacional debe tener mayor participación, en particular en donde estas drogas son consumidas. The international community must participate more actively, in particular, where these drugs are consumed.
Además, Simon Trinidad comentó que estaba sorprendido cuando el Departamento de Justicia introdujó unos videos torpemente alterados, hechos por los militates colombianos, para tratar de probar de que el era miembro del Secretariado de las FARC.También, agregó. que lamentaba de que el nunca vio la carta enviada por las autoridades de EE.UU al gobierno colombiano, poruqe estaba seguro de que se trató de una sería queja sobre esta burla a la justicia. In addition, Simon Trinidad said he was surprised when the Justice Department introdujó some jerkily altered videos, made by militates Colombians, in an attempt to prove that he was a member of the Secretariat of the FARC.También he added. Regretting that he never saw the letter sent by the US authorities of the Colombian government, poruqe was sure that it was a complaint about it this mockery to justice. Si, en el ejército de Colombia son capaces de mentirle descaradamente a la misma gente que les da tanto dinero, imáginense lo que están haciendo en Colombia. If, in the Army of Colombia are capable of lying shamelessly to the same people that give them so much money, imáginense what they are doing in Colombia.
Trinidad dijo que este era un juicio político. Trinidad said that this was a political trial. La naturaleza política de un juicio prueba el carácter político de las FARC. The political nature of a trial test the political nature of the FARC. La política, según dijó, es una expresión de la economía, y la guerra es una expresión de la política a través de otros medios. The policy, according dijó, is an expression of the economy, and war is an expression of politics by other means. Su juicio fue político de comienzo a fin, Por lo menos, su juicio le permitió la oportunidad de explicar la filosofía revolucionaria de las FARC y la posición del Secretariado en varios asuntos, y esta satisfecho que aún después de tantos esfuerzos, el jurado no pudo encontrarlo culpable de apoyar una organizacion terrorista, porque los EEUU ha catalogado erroneamente a las FARC como una organización terrorista. His trial was political from beginning to end, at least, his trial allowed the opportunity to explain the revolutionary philosophy of the FARC and the position of the Secretariat on a number of issues, and satisfied that even after so much effort, the jury was unable found guilty of supporting a terrorist organization, that the United States had erroneously listed the FARC as a terrorist organization.
Trinidad mencionó de que tanto él como su organización, las FARC, han sido catálogados como organización terrorista, el quería tomar la oportunidad de condenar el terrorismo, sin importar su orígen. Trinidad mentioned that he and his organization, the FARC, have been catálogados as a terrorist organization, I wanted to take the opportunity to condemn terrorism, regardless of its origin. No olviden, dijo, que fue la acción terrorista del Estado lo que lo llevo a ingresar a las FARC para poder enfrentar el terrorismo. Do not forget, he said, that was the terrorist action of the State what it took to join the FARC in order to deal with terrorism. Y basados en sus principios y convicciones ideológicas, él no puede condonar el terrrorismo. And based on their ideological principles and convictions, he can not condone terorizma. Como las FARC, él sintió que cualquier fuerza que quiere luchar para buscar el poder, no puede realizar actos de terrorismo. As the FARC, he felt that any force that wants to struggle to find power, it can not carry out acts of terrorism.
Sin embargo, de la misma manera, él rechaza la extradición de colombianos a ser juzgados en otros paises. However, in the same way, he rejects the extradition of Colombians to be tried in other countries. Esto es una práctica neo-colonial que socava la soberanía de la nación. This is a neo-colonial practice that undermines the sovereignty of the nation. Se utiliza para amedrentar a hombres y mujeres que luchan por una causa justa, incluyendo a Sonia ya él. It is used to frighten men and women fighting for a just cause, including Sonia and him.
En Colombia hay una guerra, con prisioneros tomados en ambos lados. In Colombia there is a war, with prisoners taken on both sides. Este es un problema muy real que requiere de una solución. This is a very real problem that requires a solution. La órden política que llegó de los superiores de Trinidad era un primer paso para llevar a cabo una acción humanitaria en beneficio para los prisioneros en ambos lados del conflicto. The political order that came from the senior Trinidad was a first step in carrying out a humanitarian operation for the benefit of prisoners on both sides of the conflict. "Mi conciencia me absuelve. Yo me uno al rango de aquellos donde la historia puede y los ha absuelto." "My conscience absolve me. One I rank those where history can and have been acquitted."
También, Trinidad dijó que estaba satisfecho con la carta que le escribió a Manuel Marulanda pidiendo una prueba de vida de los tres estadounidenses, y aún así, no quiere ser un obstáculo para el intercambio de prisioneros. Also, Trinidad dijó he was satisfied with the letter that you wrote to Manuel Marulanda asking for a proof of life of the three Americans, and yet, does not want to be an obstacle to the exchange of prisoners. El esta convencido de que esto será un factor importante en alcanzar la paz con justicia social en Colombia. He is convinced that this will be an important factor in achieving peace with social justice in Colombia. El primer punto de la plataforma política de las FARC es el de encontrar una solución política al conflicto. The first point of the political platform of the FARC is to find a political solution to the conflict.
Trinidad remarcó, que es su más sincero deseo de que los tres norteameicanso sean regresados sanos y salvos al calor de los suyos.Por su parte, él ya se ha reunido con oficilaes del Departamento de Estado y estará dispuesto de hacer más reuniones para continuar con el diálogo. Trinidad remarked that it is his sincere wish that the three norteameicanso are returned unharmed to the heat of suyos.Por his part, he has already met with oficilaes State Department and will be ready to do more meetings to continue dialogue. Puntualizó calmadamente, que cuando se unió a las FARC, él sabía que podía perder la vida y su libertad en la lucha por la justicia y la paz en su patria. He pointed calmly, that when he joined the FARC, he knew he could lose his life and freedom in the struggle for justice and peace in their homeland.
Finalmente, agradeció al Comité Nacional para la Liberación de Ricardo Palmera (CNPLRP) y mencionó lo dicho por Jose Marti: "Lo que Bolivar no logró hacer, mantiene sin hacerse hasta la fecha." Finally, he thanked the National Committee for the Liberation of Ricardo Palmera (CNPLRP) and the above mentioned by Jose Marti: "What Bolivar failed to do, without being kept so far." Trinidad concluyo estas palabras .Con el mismo tono de voz como a las anteriores : Trinidad conclude these words. With the same tone of voice as to the above:
!!!Que viva Manuel Marulanda!!! ! Manuel Marulanda Que viva!
!!!Que vivan las FARC!!! ! To live the FARC!
Que viva Simon Bolivar, cuya espada libertaria continúa avanzando por América. Que viva Simon Bolivar, whose sword libertarian continues to move by America.
Después de escuchar todo esto, el Juez Lamberth miró a Trinidad en los ojos, y le dijo que respetaba su inteligencia, su sinceridad y su eloquencia.,Seguidamente, procedió a sentenciarlo con 60 años, la sentencia más larga que se le haya impuesto a un colombiano. After hearing all this, Judge Lamberth looked at Trinity in the eyes and told him that respected their intelligence, their sincerity and their eloquencia., Then proceeded to sentenciarlo with 60 years, the longest sentence to be imposed on him a Colombian. El Juez volvió repasar línea anterior y le explicó a Trinidad, que cuando se unió a esta conspiración. Judge again reviewing previous line and explained to Trinidad, where he joined this conspiracy. Su crimen era de terrorismo, un odioso, barbárico y repobable crime que violaba las leyes y normas de todas las naciones. His crime was terrorism, a hateful, barbárico and repobable crime that violated the laws and regulations of all nations. Ningún país civilizado tolerará el terrorismo, concluyó, y esto aquí era una corte de leyes. No civilized country tolerate terrorism, concluded, and this here was a court of law. La sentencia maxima por toma de rehenes era la de cadena perpetua, mencionó el juez, pero él se ajusta a los deseos del gobierno colombiano y sólo impuso un termino de 60 años.y concluyó diciendo " "Buena Suerte para usted. The maximum sentence for hostage-taking was life imprisonment, the judge mentioned, but he conforms to the wishes of the Colombian government and only imposed a term of 60 años.y concluded by saying "Good luck to you. Sr.. Mr .. Palmera Pineda." Palmera Pineda. "