For Colombia,a trade agreement with the United States will make a bad situation even worse. For the United States, a trade deal with Colombia will add to economic insecurity at home with no boost for security abroad.
By Arnie Alpert
Trade and War in Colombia
Photo: David Bacon
After five decades of internal conflict rooted in economic inequality, Colombia is in crisis as military, paramilitary and guerilla groups continue to terrorize the countryside in battles over land and power.
View our interactive timeline of the history of conflict and peacemaking in Colombia.
Ask Your Member of Congress to Stand by Colombia's Victims!
Photo: David Bacon
The foreign aid sub- committees in the House and Senate are set to "mark up" their respective bills in mid-July and we must urge them to stand by Colombia's victims of violence and continue to cut military aid.
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