The possibility of ending nearly 50 years of civil conflict is in sight. While the vast majority of the Colombian public want to see peace, for themselves and especially for their children, the enemies of the peace negotiations appear to be strong, and the risks inherent in the peace process are high.
Investigation Chapters
The FARC 2002-Present: Decapitation and Rebirth
In August 2002, the guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) greeted Colombia’s new president with a mortar attack that killed 14 people…
The FARC 1964-2002: From Ragged Rebellion to Military Machine
On May 27, 1964 up to one thousand Colombian soldiers, backed by fighter planes and helicopters, launched an assault against less than fifty guerrillas in…
The FARC and the Drug Trade: Siamese Twins?
The FARC have always had a love-hate relationship with drugs. They love the money it brings, funds which have allowed them to survive and even…
The Reality of the FARC Peace Talks in Havana
The suggestion that peace talks in Colombia can achieve peace before 2014’s end is an electoral mirage.
