U.S. House Democratic leader praises Colombia gov't [View All]

Source: Reuters

Colombia's decision to extradite 14 former paramilitary leaders to the United States to face drug-trafficking and other charges was praised on Wednesday by a leading Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, who said it could improve the outlook for a free-trade deal.

"I think it's a very positive development," House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said.

Asked by Reuters whether this could help prospects for House passage of a U.S. free-trade agreement with Colombia, Hoyer responded, "I think it is helpful." But he added that there has been no movement yet in scheduling a vote on the House floor.

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Sounds as if the Democratic leadership is beginning to recognize and acknowledge the Uribe administration's progress against paramilitary terrorists and criminals.