VOICED : Antiguo jefe de FARC reconoce responsabilidad en más de 20.000 secuestros en Colombia

Timochenko, former FARC leader, admitted responsibility for over 20,000 kidnappings during a hearing of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia. Victims, including politicians and military personnel, demanded more truth from the perpetrators. Other ex-guerrilla leaders also participated in the hearings, facing charges for kidnappings and other crimes. Under the Peace Agreement, they must provide reparations and truth to avoid prison. The tribunal will decide on sanctions within three months, with potential sentences of up to 20 years if confessions are deemed insufficient.

Who admitted responsibility for over 20,000 kidnappings in Colombia?

• Julián Gallo

• Pastor Alape

• Pablo Catatumbo

• Rodrigo Londoño

What was the purpose of kidnapping politicians and military personnel by the FARC?

• To demand ransom money

• To gain political leverage

• To force exchanges for imprisoned rebels

• To intimidate the government

Which tribunal is handling the cases related to the FARC's kidnappings?

• International Criminal Court

• Colombian Supreme Court

• Special Jurisdiction for Peace

• United Nations Tribunal

What must ex-guerrillas do according to the Peace Agreement to avoid prison?

• Flee the country

• Serve community service

• Pay a fine

• Make reparations and tell the truth

What is the maximum prison sentence if the tribunal finds the confessions insufficient?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

• 15 years