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Updated: August 19, 2009
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The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the National Liberation Army (ELN) are Colombia's two predominant rebel groups. While both have been depleted in recent years, they remain destabilizing forces.
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April 2009
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This Crisis Group multimedia presentation discusses the history and current state of Colombia's FARC insurgency.
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November 27, 2008
Op-Ed
Washington Times
Shannon K. O'Neil and Sebastian Chaskel write that "the U.S. can improve Colombia's human rights situation by bolstering economic opportunities through the FTA."
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September 23, 2008
Transcript
A meeting with the President of Colombia, Alvaro Uribe Velez.
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September 23, 2008
Audio
Listen to Álvaro Uribe Vélez, president of Colombia, speak about his administration's achievements and the challenges facing Colombia.
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September 23, 2008
Video
Listen to Álvaro Uribe Vélez, president of Colombia, speak about his administration's achievements and the challenges facing Colombia.
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July 2, 2008
Op-Ed
Washington Independent
Colombia’s role in the War on Drugs and its potential as a free trade partner makes it a lucrative part of John McCain’s foreign policy, writes Julia Sweig.
May 21, 2008
Daily Analysis
Venezuela’s alleged collusion with the FARC guerrilla group fighting Colombia’s government has serious implications for regional security.
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May 13, 2008
Daily Analysis
With Washington facing increasing mistrust in Latin America, experts call for bolstering U.S. policy in areas such as energy security, migration, and poverty reduction.
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