BOGOTA — The leader of Colombia’s once-largest guerrilla group who is now campaigning for president has been hospitalized after experiencing chest pain. The group known as the Common Alternative Revolutionary Force said Thursday Rodrigo Londono is under medical observation. Londono is best known by his alias Timochenko and has suffered various health setbacks in recent years. The former rebels are transitioning to civilian life after reaching an historic peace accord to end Latin America’s longest-running conflict in 2016. Timochenko’s bid for president has been rife with conflict, with angry Colombians throwing eggs at him on several occasions.

Source: National Post March 01, 2018 23:18 UTC