Raul Reyes
Raul Reyes, born on September 30, 1948, was a leader of the FARC rebels in Columbia. He was also a former member of the Columbian Communist Youth.
Fast Facts
- Birth name: Luis Edgar Devia
- Born: September 30, 1948
- Birthplace: La Plata, Columbia
- Died: March 1, 2008
- Killed in Ecuador
- Ecudorean President Rafael Correa protested Colombia's actis
- Rank: Central High Command
- Unit: Southern Bloc
Positions Held
Wall Street Negotiations
Reyes met with Richard Grasso, the chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, in June of 1999 to discuss potential investment opportunities for FARC.,
FARC Hostage Negotiations
Reyes played a key role in the negotiations Hugo Chavez was undertaking for the release of FARC Hostages. His death prompted President Chavez to send troops to the border Venezuela shares with Colombia.1
Death
On March 1, 2008, Reyes, along with 16 other guerillas were killed during a military operation in Putumayo, Columbia.
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