| 11. | The freedom of the press in Arauca must be protected and defended,
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| 12. | Last month, leftist rebels kidnapped 34 oil workers in neighboring Arauca State.
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| 13. | Troops were mounting smaller operations in eastern Arauca province.
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| 14. | Two priests were kidnapped Saturday in the humid plains of eastern Arauca state.
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| 15. | The companies produce oil in Arauca state, where Santo Domingo is located.
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| 16. | The region of Arauca state is one of the most dangerous in Colombia.
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| 17. | The bomb exploded on a rural road in Arauca state, police said.
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| 18. | Rebels and paramilitaries still brazenly carry out attacks in Arauca's countryside.
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| 19. | Still, few residents of Arauca town feel secure.
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| 20. | Colombian soldiers based in Arauca frequently cross the border in their free time.
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