|
| Jan.15 |
|
Venezuela helicopter attack: Pilot Oscar Pérez in bloody siege
|
|
| Dec.16 |
|
ARA San Juan: Argentina navy chief sacked
|
| Nov.30 |
|
Argentina sub mission no longer a rescue operation The rescue operation to find a missing Argentine submarine ARA San Juan has now changed to a search mission
|
| Nov.24 |
|
Still no sign of ARA San Juan. Argentina
|
| Nov.20 |
|
Missing sub 'had called to report breakdown'. Argentina
|
| Nov.19 |
|
Missing submarine: Search hampered by bad weather. Argentina
|
| Nov.17 |
|
Argentine navy loses contact with submarine 
Map of Patagonia Argentina| Argentina: The Argentine navy is searching the South Atlantic for ARA San Juan, a German-built TR-1700 that has not made contact for 48 hours | |
|
| Aug.11 |
|
Trump does not rule out military response to Venezuela crisis |
|
| Aug.6 |
|
Venezuela searches for rebels after deadly clash at army base
|
| |
|
Venezuela arrests over 'uprising attempt' 
Map of Valencia Carabobo Venezuela Arrests have been made in Venezuela after soldiers tried to launch an uprising against President Maduro, officials say
|
| Jun.27 |
 |
Maduro says helicopter fired on Venezuela's Supreme Court Map of Supreme Court CARACAS Venezuela President said a stolen police helicopter fired in what he called a thwarted 'terrorist attack' aimed at ousting him from power
|
| Jun.7 |
|
FARC rebels have handed over 30% of weapons |
|
| Jun.4 |
|
FARC threaten demobilisation delay |
|
| Feb.7 |
|
Peace talks with ELN rebel group begin |
|
| Jan.24 |
|
French President Hollande visits Colombia rebels |
|
| Jan.2 |
|
Venezuela searches for missing helicopter in Amazon jungle |
|
|
| Nov.30 |
|
Colombian Congress ratifies new Farc peace accord
|
| Nov.12 |
|
Colombia signs revised peace deal with FARC |
|
| Oct.7 |
|
Nobel Peace Prize for Colombia's Juan Manuel Santos 
Norway: President Juan Manuel Santos has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the 52-year conflict with left-wing rebels
|
| Oct.3 |
|
Colombia's President Santos tries to save peace deal
|
| Oct.1 |
|
Farc rebels 'to pay reparations' |
|
| Sep.26 |
|
Colombia peace deal: Historic agreement is signed The Colombian government and left-wing Farc rebels have signed a historic agreement that formally brings an end to 52 years of civil war
|
| Sep.25 |
|
President Santos says peace with Farc will boost growth. Colombia
|
| Aug.28 |
 |
Definitive ceasefire takes effect in Colombia after 52 years A ceasefire has come into effect between the main leftist rebel group and the government, ending one of the world's longest insurgencies
|
| Aug.24 |
|
Colombia and Farc rebels sign historic peace agreement Map of Havana Cuba  Cuba: The government and the Farc rebel group have signed a historic peace accord, putting an end to more than five decades of conflict | |
|
| Jun.23 |
|
Colombia Farc: Ceasefire signed to end five decades of war Cuba: The Colombian government and the Farc rebels have signed a historic ceasefire deal, bringing them closer to ending more than five decades of...
|
| Apr.17 |
|
Ecuador earthquake: 10,000 troops deployed as rescue begins
|
| Mar.15 |
|
Ecuador army plane crashes in Amazon region killing 22
|
|
| Jul.31 |
|
All 12 people on board killed when Colombian military airplane crashes |
|
| Jul.25 |
|
Colombia suspends air strikes against Farc camps |
|
| May.22 |
|
FARC suspends truce after Colombia army attack |
|
| Mar.10 |
|
Colombia suspends bombing of Farc
|
| Mar.7 |
|
Farc to help army clear minefields |
|
|
| Dec.17 |
|
Farc rebels declare indefinite unilateral truce Colombia: Colombia's Farc rebels have declared a unilateral ceasefire for an indefinite period, starting from Saturday
|
| Dec.1 |
|
Colombia's Gen Alzate resigns |
|
| Nov.30 |
|
Colombian rebels free captured general Colombia's largest rebel group has freed Gen. Ruben Alzate and two others whose capture led President Juan Manuel Santos to break off peace ...
|
| Nov.18 |
|
Colombian rebel leaders confirm capture of top general |
|
| Jun.7 |
|
Colombia government and Farc to set up truth commission
|
|
| Jul.21 |
|
Fifteen Colombia soldiers killed in rebel ambush
|
| Mar.15 |
|
Vatican denies Dirty War allegations
|
|
| Aug.27 |
|
Colombia holding talks with Farc
|
|
| Nov.15 |
|
Colombia Farc rebels name leader
|
| Nov.4 |
 |
FARC leader Alfonso Cano killed Colombia: The leader of Colombia's left-wing guerrilla group has been killed in an army operation in mountains in the south-west of the country
|
| Sep.2 |
|
Chile air force plane disappears |
|
|
| Nov.30 |
|
Troops to occupy slum through October |
|
| Nov.28 |
|
Brazil forces take over Rio slum Rio de Janeiro: Authorities launched a massive sweep of the Alemao favela complex, searching for drug gang leaders and illegal drugs
|
| Nov.25 |
|
Rio police 'in control of favela'. Rio de Janeiro
|
| Nov.20 |
|
Top rebel leader may be dead. Colombia
|
| Oct.4 |
|
Government: unrest was coup attempt |
|
| Sep.30 |
|
Ecuador troops rescue president Map of Quito Ecuador President Rafael Correa has made a triumphant return to his offices after being rescued by soldiers amid a pitched battle with mutinous police
|
| Sep.23 |
|
FARC No. 2 leader killed. Colombia
|
| Mar.30 |
|
Farc rebels release soldier Pablo Moncayo |
|
| Mar.28 |
|
FARC rebels release Colombian soldier |
|
| Mar.1 |
|
Extra troops deployed amid quake unrest. Chile
|
| Jan.10 |
|
Chavez: military will monitor prices. Venezuela
|
|
| Oct.30 |
|
Deal allows U.S. to use Colombia bases
|
| Sep.15 |
|
U.S.: Venezuela could spark arms race |
|
| Sep.13 |
|
Chavez in $2bn Russian arms deal. Venezuela
|
| Sep.11 |
|
Venezuela to get Russian missiles |
|
| Aug.21 |
|
Defence minister-designate on Interpol list Iran: Iran's defence minister-designate Vahidi is on an Interpol 'wanted' list over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish centre in Argentina
|
| Aug.1 |
|
Judge jails 15 soldiers. Colombia
|
| Jul.27 |
|
FARC arms traced to Venezuela. Colombia
|
| Mar.21 |
|
Military 'seizes ports' |
|
| Feb.6 |
|
Rebels killed lawmakers in cold blood |
|
|
| Sep.10 |
 |
2 Russian bombers land in Venezuela The Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bombers have landed at a Venezuelan airfield, from which they will carry out training flights for several day
|
| Jul.2 |
|
Betancourt rescued from FARC Colombia: In a secret operation the Colombian military infiltrated rebel group and deceived its members into giving up 15 hostages
| Along with French-Colombian politician, 3 American contractors and 11 other hostages who were Colombian police were rescued. Appearing healthy after being held for 6 years in the jungle, Betancourt walked down from a military jet in Bogota and hugged her mother and husband
|
| |
|
| Jun.8 |
|
End struggle, Chavez urges Farc |
|
| May.19 |
|
FARC commander calls for dialogue |
|
| May.18 |
|
Rebel leader surrenders Colombia: Nelly Avila Moreno, also known as 'Karina' surrendered, the latest major blow for insurgents who have waged war against the state for 40 ye...
|
| May.15 |
|
Farc rebel link files 'genuine' |
|
| Apr.8 |
|
Rebels reject French aid to hostage |
|
| Mar.23 |
|
Ecuadorean death report confirmed |
|
| Mar.2 |
|
Venezuela 'sends tanks to border' |
|
| Mar.1 |
|
Top FARC leader killed by Colombians Ecuador: Raul Reyes, the top commander of left-wing guerrillas was killed in an air raid followed by a ground operation
|
| Jan.11 |
|
Chavez makes Colombia rebel call |
|
| Jan.4 |
|
FARC admit 'hostage boy' not held |
|
|
| Dec.28 |
|
Mission begins to free FARC hostages |
|
| Nov.5 |
|
Ex-general breaks with Chavez |
|
| Aug.18 |
|
More troops for quake zone |
|
| Jun.6 |
|
Colombia seeks FARC prisoner swap |
|
| May.18 |
|
President vows to free Betancourt |
|
|
| Mar.23 |
|
Argentina marks coup anniversary |
|
| Mar.9 |
|
Argentine soldiers die in plane crash |
|
|
| Nov.28 |
|
Venezuela signs Spain arms deal |
|
| Jun.25 |
|
24 troops killed in ambush |
|
| May.20 |
|
Missing 41 troops feared dead Chile: Chile's army chief: At least 41 Chilean soldiers who went missing in a snowstorm are almost certainly dead
|
| Apr.19 |
|
640 years for Argentine |
|
| Jan.3 |
|
Peru seeks end to rebel siege |
|
| Jan.2 |
|
4 police killed in shootout |
|
| Jan.1 |
|
Emergency declared |
|
|
| Apr.16 |
|
Cocaine found on U.S.-bound Navy ship |
|
|
| Oct.15 |
|
Troops Fight Back Protesters |
|
| Jan.3 |
|
Troops break up street clashes amid strike |
|
|
| Dec.28 |
|
Fighting kills at least 60 |
|
| Dec.16 |
|
Army condemns strike |
|
| Dec.15 |
|
Troops seize tanker |
|
| Dec.5 |
|
Troops step into strike |
|
| Oct.17 |
|
Civilians flee Medellin battle zone |
|
| Jul.12 |
|
52 people killed in fighting |
|
| Feb.22 |
 |
Army storms rebel zone Colombia: Soldiers met little resistance as they have begun retaking a huge rebel safe haven
|
| Jan.14 |
|
Rebels agreed to resume talks |
|
| Jan.13 |
|
Rebels agree to leave haven |
|
| Jan.12 |
|
Peace process collapses |
|
| Jan.10 |
|
Deadline extended for rebels |
|
|
| Jun.28 |
|
Guerrillas free 242 war prisoners |
|
| Apr.20 |
|
Missionary plane shut down. Peru
|
| Apr.16 |
|
30 killed by paramilitaries |
|
| Feb.9 |
|
Agreement with FARC leader |
|
| Feb.8 |
|
Talks with rebels |
|
|
| Dec.29 |
|
Fujimori's army chief arrested |
|
| Dec.23 |
|
Hostage release by rebels |
|
| Nov.29 |
|
Ex-spy chief threatened coup |
|
| Nov.25 |
|
New government fires 15 generals |
before year 2000
|
|
| Apr. 2, 1982 |
 |
Falklands War Map of Falklands| A ten-week war between Argentina and the United Kingdom over two British overseas territories in the South Atlantic | |
|
| Jul. 24, 1783 |
|
Simon Bolivar born Map of Caracas Venezuela| Venezuela: Played an instrumental role in the establishment of Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia as sovereign states independent of Spain | |
|
|
| 2005 |
|
| Jun.25 |
24 troops killed in ambush |
|
|
| 2009 |
|
| Sep.15 |
U.S.: Venezuela could spark arms race |
|
| Sep.13 |
Chavez in $2bn Russian arms deal. Venezuela
|
| Jul.27 |
FARC arms traced to Venezuela. Colombia
| 2005 |
|
| Nov.28 |
Venezuela signs Spain arms deal |
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Mar.2 |
Venezuela 'sends tanks to border' |
|
|
| 2013 |
|
| Mar.15 |
Vatican denies Dirty War allegations
| 2009 |
|
| Aug.1 |
Judge jails 15 soldiers. Colombia
|
| Feb.6 |
Rebels killed lawmakers in cold blood |
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.4 |
FARC admit 'hostage boy' not held |
| 2005 |
|
| Apr.19 |
640 years for Argentine |
|
|
| 2009 |
|
| Mar.21 |
Military 'seizes ports' |
| 2007 |
|
| Aug.18 |
More troops for quake zone |
| 2003 |
|
| Jan.3 |
Troops break up street clashes amid strike |
| 2002 |
|
| Dec.16 |
Army condemns strike |
|
| Dec.15 |
Troops seize tanker |
|
| Dec.5 |
Troops step into strike |
|
| Feb.22 |
Army storms rebel zone Colombia: Soldiers met little resistance as they have begun retaking a huge rebel safe haven
| 2000 |
|
| Dec.29 |
Fujimori's army chief arrested |
|
|
| 2017 |
|
| Nov.30 |
Argentina sub mission no longer a rescue operation The rescue operation to find a missing Argentine submarine ARA San Juan has now changed to a search mission
|
| Nov.24 |
Still no sign of ARA San Juan. Argentina
|
| Nov.20 |
Missing sub 'had called to report breakdown'. Argentina
|
| Nov.19 |
Missing submarine: Search hampered by bad weather. Argentina
|
| Nov.17 |
Argentine navy loses contact with submarine Map of Patagonia Argentina| Argentina: The Argentine navy is searching the South Atlantic for ARA San Juan, a German-built TR-1700 that has not made contact for 48 hours | |
| 2004 |
|
| Apr.16 |
Cocaine found on U.S.-bound Navy ship |
| 1982 |
|
| Apr. 2, 1982 |
Falklands War Map of Falklands| A ten-week war between Argentina and the United Kingdom over two British overseas territories in the South Atlantic | |
|
|
| 2017 |
|
| Aug.6 |
Venezuela searches for rebels after deadly clash at army base
|
| Aug.6 |
Venezuela arrests over 'uprising attempt' Map of Valencia Carabobo Venezuela Arrests have been made in Venezuela after soldiers tried to launch an uprising against President Maduro, officials say
|
| Jun.27 |
Maduro says helicopter fired on Venezuela's Supreme Court Map of Supreme Court CARACAS Venezuela President said a stolen police helicopter fired in what he called a thwarted 'terrorist attack' aimed at ousting him from power
| 2010 |
|
| Oct.4 |
Government: unrest was coup attempt |
| 2006 |
|
| Mar.23 |
Argentina marks coup anniversary |
|
|
| 2017 |
|
| Dec.16 |
ARA San Juan: Argentina navy chief sacked
| 2014 |
|
| Dec.1 |
Colombia's Gen Alzate resigns |
|
| Nov.18 |
Colombian rebel leaders confirm capture of top general |
| 2009 |
|
| Aug.21 |
Defence minister-designate on Interpol list Iran: Iran's defence minister-designate Vahidi is on an Interpol 'wanted' list over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish centre in Argentina
| 2007 |
|
| Nov.5 |
Ex-general breaks with Chavez |
| 2000 |
|
| Nov.25 |
New government fires 15 generals |
| 1889 |
|
| Jul. 24, 1783 |
Simon Bolivar born Map of Caracas Venezuela| Venezuela: Played an instrumental role in the establishment of Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and Colombia as sovereign states independent of Spain | |
|
|
| 2009 |
|
| Sep.11 |
Venezuela to get Russian missiles |
|
|
| 2017 |
|
| Jan.2 |
Venezuela searches for missing helicopter in Amazon jungle |
| 2016 |
|
| Mar.15 |
Ecuador army plane crashes in Amazon region killing 22
| 2015 |
|
| Jul.31 |
All 12 people on board killed when Colombian military airplane crashes |
|
| Jul.25 |
Colombia suspends air strikes against Farc camps |
| 2011 |
|
| Sep.2 |
Chile air force plane disappears |
| 2008 |
|
| Sep.10 |
2 Russian bombers land in Venezuela The Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bombers have landed at a Venezuelan airfield, from which they will carry out training flights for several day
| 2006 |
|
| Mar.9 |
Argentine soldiers die in plane crash |
| 2001 |
|
| Apr.20 |
Missionary plane shut down. Peru
|
|
| 2016 |
|
| Apr.17 |
Ecuador earthquake: 10,000 troops deployed as rescue begins
| 2010 |
|
| Nov.30 |
Troops to occupy slum through October |
|
| Nov.28 |
Brazil forces take over Rio slum Rio de Janeiro: Authorities launched a massive sweep of the Alemao favela complex, searching for drug gang leaders and illegal drugs
|
| Sep.30 |
Ecuador troops rescue president Map of Quito Ecuador President Rafael Correa has made a triumphant return to his offices after being rescued by soldiers amid a pitched battle with mutinous police
|
| Mar.1 |
Extra troops deployed amid quake unrest. Chile
|
|
| 2017 |
|
| Aug.11 |
Trump does not rule out military response to Venezuela crisis |
| 2009 |
|
| Oct.30 |
Deal allows U.S. to use Colombia bases
|
|
| 2018 |
|
| Jan.15 |
Venezuela helicopter attack: Pilot Oscar Pérez in bloody siege
| 2017 |
|
| Jun.4 |
FARC threaten demobilisation delay |
|
| Jan.24 |
French President Hollande visits Colombia rebels |
| 2016 |
|
| Oct.1 |
Farc rebels 'to pay reparations' |
| 2015 |
|
| May.22 |
FARC suspends truce after Colombia army attack |
| 2014 |
|
| Nov.30 |
Colombian rebels free captured general Colombia's largest rebel group has freed Gen. Ruben Alzate and two others whose capture led President Juan Manuel Santos to break off peace ...
| 2013 |
|
| Jul.21 |
Fifteen Colombia soldiers killed in rebel ambush
| 2012 |
|
| Aug.27 |
Colombia holding talks with Farc
| 2011 |
|
| Nov.15 |
Colombia Farc rebels name leader
|
| Nov.4 |
FARC leader Alfonso Cano killed Colombia: The leader of Colombia's left-wing guerrilla group has been killed in an army operation in mountains in the south-west of the country
| 2010 |
|
| Nov.25 |
Rio police 'in control of favela'. Rio de Janeiro
|
| Nov.20 |
Top rebel leader may be dead. Colombia
|
| Sep.23 |
FARC No. 2 leader killed. Colombia
|
| Mar.30 |
Farc rebels release soldier Pablo Moncayo |
|
| Mar.28 |
FARC rebels release Colombian soldier |
| 2008 |
|
| Jul.2 |
Betancourt rescued from FARC Colombia: In a secret operation the Colombian military infiltrated rebel group and deceived its members into giving up 15 hostages
| Along with French-Colombian politician, 3 American contractors and 11 other hostages who were Colombian police were rescued. Appearing healthy after being held for 6 years in the jungle, Betancourt walked down from a military jet in Bogota and hugged her mother and husband
|
| |
|
| May.18 |
Rebel leader surrenders Colombia: Nelly Avila Moreno, also known as 'Karina' surrendered, the latest major blow for insurgents who have waged war against the state for 40 ye...
|
| May.15 |
Farc rebel link files 'genuine' |
|
| Apr.8 |
Rebels reject French aid to hostage |
|
| Mar.1 |
Top FARC leader killed by Colombians Ecuador: Raul Reyes, the top commander of left-wing guerrillas was killed in an air raid followed by a ground operation
|
| Jan.11 |
Chavez makes Colombia rebel call |
| 2007 |
|
| Jun.6 |
Colombia seeks FARC prisoner swap |
|
| May.18 |
President vows to free Betancourt |
| 2005 |
|
| Jan.3 |
Peru seeks end to rebel siege |
|
| Jan.2 |
4 police killed in shootout |
|
| Jan.1 |
Emergency declared |
| 2003 |
|
| Oct.15 |
Troops Fight Back Protesters |
| 2002 |
|
| Dec.28 |
Fighting kills at least 60 |
|
| Oct.17 |
Civilians flee Medellin battle zone |
|
| Jul.12 |
52 people killed in fighting |
|
| Jan.13 |
Rebels agree to leave haven |
|
| Jan.10 |
Deadline extended for rebels |
| 2001 |
|
| Apr.16 |
30 killed by paramilitaries |
| 2000 |
|
| Nov.29 |
Ex-spy chief threatened coup |
|
|
| 2017 |
|
| Jun.7 |
FARC rebels have handed over 30% of weapons |
|
| Feb.7 |
Peace talks with ELN rebel group begin |
| 2016 |
|
| Nov.30 |
Colombian Congress ratifies new Farc peace accord
|
| Nov.12 |
Colombia signs revised peace deal with FARC |
|
| Oct.7 |
Nobel Peace Prize for Colombia's Juan Manuel Santos Norway: President Juan Manuel Santos has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the 52-year conflict with left-wing rebels
|
| Oct.3 |
Colombia's President Santos tries to save peace deal
|
| Sep.26 |
Colombia peace deal: Historic agreement is signed The Colombian government and left-wing Farc rebels have signed a historic agreement that formally brings an end to 52 years of civil war
|
| Sep.25 |
President Santos says peace with Farc will boost growth. Colombia
|
| Aug.28 |
Definitive ceasefire takes effect in Colombia after 52 years A ceasefire has come into effect between the main leftist rebel group and the government, ending one of the world's longest insurgencies
|
| Aug.24 |
Colombia and Farc rebels sign historic peace agreement Map of Havana Cuba| Cuba: The government and the Farc rebel group have signed a historic peace accord, putting an end to more than five decades of conflict | |
|
| Jun.23 |
Colombia Farc: Ceasefire signed to end five decades of war Cuba: The Colombian government and the Farc rebels have signed a historic ceasefire deal, bringing them closer to ending more than five decades of...
| 2015 |
|
| Mar.10 |
Colombia suspends bombing of Farc
|
| Mar.7 |
Farc to help army clear minefields |
| 2014 |
|
| Dec.17 |
Farc rebels declare indefinite unilateral truce Colombia: Colombia's Farc rebels have declared a unilateral ceasefire for an indefinite period, starting from Saturday
|
| Jun.7 |
Colombia government and Farc to set up truth commission
| 2008 |
|
| Jun.8 |
End struggle, Chavez urges Farc |
|
| May.19 |
FARC commander calls for dialogue |
| 2007 |
|
| Dec.28 |
Mission begins to free FARC hostages |
| 2002 |
|
| Jan.14 |
Rebels agreed to resume talks |
|
| Jan.12 |
Peace process collapses |
| 2001 |
|
| Jun.28 |
Guerrillas free 242 war prisoners |
|
| Feb.9 |
Agreement with FARC leader |
|
| Feb.8 |
Talks with rebels |
| 2000 |
|
| Dec.23 |
Hostage release by rebels |
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Mar.23 |
Ecuadorean death report confirmed |
World News 
Latin America 
War & Army (112)
Coup Timeline
... See World Coup timeline
Military Leaders Timeline
... See World Military Leaders timeline
Missiles Timeline
... See World Missiles timeline
Air Force Timeline
... See World Air Force timeline
Military to Rescue Timeline
... See World Military to Rescue timeline
War Management Timeline
... See World War Management timeline
Rebellion Timeline
... See World Rebellion timeline
Peace Efforts Timeline
... See World Peace Efforts timeline
Collateral Damage Timeline
... See World Collateral Damage timeline
World War 
Latin America 
FARC 
Military Leaders 
War Management 
Military to Rescue 
War Crime 
Arms 
Missiles 
Collateral Damage 
Border Conflict 
Soldiers Die 
2017 
Before 2000 
Argentina 
Brazil 
World Cup 2014 
Bolivia 
Chile 
Colombia 
Peru 
Venezuela 
Chavez 
Ecuador 
Paraguay 
Uruguay 
South America, European Union 
South America, USA 
South America, Arab Countries 
South America, Post Soviet 
South America, China 
South America, Israel 
South America, Balkans 
South America War & Army on Wikipedia 
South America War & Army on Web 
Chart 
Main Event: Argentine navy loses contact wi... 
Soldiers Die Timeline
... See 
Arms Timeline
... See 
Border Conflict Timeline
... See 
War Crime Timeline
... See 
Ground Forces Timeline
... See 
Navy Timeline
... See