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Discusses the efforts of journalists and newspapers such as the El Espectador to report the armed conflict in Colombia. Brief history of the El Espectador newspaper; Examination of several news stories published in the newspaper; Investigations on the alleged human rights violations against paramilitary fighters in Colombia.

Describes a foreign correspondent's experience in frontline reporting about the armed conflict in Colombia. How she prepared for her visit to the camp of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia; Her experience in interviewing one of the guerilla leaders inside their camp; Her experience in joining the military troops of Colombia in some of their anti-narcotic operations.

Describes the risks faced by United States journalists in Colombia. How a journalist's concern for safety affects his or her ability to cover the Colombian story; Safety measures followed by journalists in their news coverage; Efforts of the Colombian government, the guerillas and the paramilitaries to influence the coverage of news by foreign correspondents.

Focuses on the dangers faced by journalists in Colombia. Details on the attack experienced by Jineth Bedoya Lima, a reporter at the El Espectador newspaper in Bogota; Details on the intimidation and threats received by Colombian journalists; Actions taken by the Colombian government to protect the journalists.

The article discusses the experiences of the author concerning death threats received by Colombian journalists. According to the author, journalists need to be courageous enough to pursue their goals. Like for instance, most journalists in Colombia are threatened and murdered in the pursuit of information regarding drug trafficking and other political issues. Hence, courage is important to journalists' search for the truth and the need for exposing the controversies that harm the citizens of Colombia.

Examines the dangers faced by journalists in Colombia. Analysis of the armed conflict situation in Colombia; Impact of the military situation in the country on the day-to-day reporting made by newspapers and journalists; Impact of the war for ratings in television on journalism.

Describes a journalist's experience of being assaulted by members of paramilitary forces in Colombia. Difficulties and challenges faced by journalists in their efforts to report the armed conflict in the country; Other atrocities brought by the armed conflict in Colombia; Efforts of Colombian journalists to continue their work despite the dangers they face.