Norberto Gonzales, the defence secretary, says there are 132 private armed groups led by politicians in various parts of the country, with a combined strength of about 10,000 armed men.

• 国防部长NorbertoGonzales声明,大约在全国各地有132支私人武装集团受政客所拥有,集结兵力大约10,000军人。