Colombia
A Scandal We Cannot Close Our Eyes To
| Army in community after FTA
protests Photo: ACIN |
The Colombian government confirmed that
members of the armed forces are involved in
killing innocent civilians to show results in
their war against “narco-terrorism.”
The use of "false positives" by the
Colombian Army, involves the killing of
civilians and passing them off as guerillas
fallen in combat.
Trade and War in Colombia
| Photo: David Beacon |
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.
Learn more about Colombia's history
View our interactive timeline of the history
of conflict and peacemaking in Colombia.
Take Action!
| Photo: David Beacon |
For current actions please visit the following site: Latin America Working Group