President Duarte never delivered on his promises of peace and prosperity.

Perhaps they think it will polarize the country, as President Duarte said, and improve their chances to win the war.

The left criticizes because President Duarte hasn't changed the basic situation.

President Duarte said today that small delegations from the Government and the rebels would meet again soon.

So far, President Duarte has refused to dismiss the colonel.

She no longer even listens to the endless promises of President Duarte.

President Duarte at first insisted that the guerrillas agree to lay down their arms before any talks could begin.

"This is not democracy yet; it's far from that," said one of the senior advisers to President Duarte.

Now it appears President Duarte isn't the only one trying to silence these groups.

A presidential spokesman said President Duarte would have no comment on the case.