1.  a) Name the capitals of Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.
b)  Name the presidents of the countries listed in #1a.

2.  a) Why have Ecuador and Venezuela ordered troops to their respective borders with Colombia?
b)  How has the Colombian government reacted to these troop movements?

3.  Why did Colombia order a raid into Ecuadorian territory?

4.  What do you learn about FARC from this article?

5.  In addition to sending troops to the border, what actions has Ecuador taken against Colombia?

6.  During the raid on the FARC camp, what did Colombian police find that confirmed Colombian allegations that the governments of Venezuela and Ecuador support FARC?

7.  How are U.S. officials reacting to the situation?

8.  Name the countries that support Venezuelan president Chavez's left-wing alliance ALBA, aimed at countering U.S. influence in the region.

OPTIONAL:
Read commentaries on the Colombia/Ecuador/Venezuela situation at pajamasmedia.com/2008/03/chavezs_saberrattling.php 
and wsj.com.