The Colombian government is winning in its offensive against Marxist rebels in their jungle strongholds, the country’s new army chief said Thursday. Gen. Reinaldo Castellanos, who was named to the top army post Wednesday, told The Associated Press the offensive was going well and was aimed at forcing rebels to the negotiating table under conditions set by the government. “Our activity and the force with which it must be carried out has to compel (the rebels) to sit down under the conditions set out by the government,” Castellanos said in his first interview with the international media since being named commander of the army. Full Story