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Colombia conflict

Colombia conflict. Written and Researched by: Kate Safarian  Callan Rolf Hughes, Matt and Mitch. MAP of Colombia. Colombia. Population: 45, 000,000. F.A.R.C control of Columbia. F.A.R.C = Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Ten year civil war (La Violencia ) in 1948.

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Colombia conflict

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  1. Colombia conflict Written and Researched by: Kate Safarian  Callan Rolf Hughes, Matt and Mitch

  2. MAP of Colombia

  3. Colombia Population: 45, 000,000

  4. F.A.R.C control of Columbia F.A.R.C = Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia

  5. Ten year civil war (La Violencia) in 1948. • Liberal VS. Conservative • Assassination of Jorge ElieceGaitan (liberal) • Bagotazo riot Rojas Pinilla: • Gained presidency in 1953 • Wanted to end violence • Relax censorship • Created public projects • Created 3rd force History of Colombian Conflict La Violencia: The Civil War

  6. History Of Colombia • National Front created in 1957 • Rural Communist militaries organized FARC • 200,000 dead by 1958 Rojas Pinilla Unable to reconstruct the society Violence began again by 1955 Became a dictatorship with strong press censorship Economy became unstable

  7. Armed forces in Colombia • United self defense force of Colombia was founded by Carlos Castano and his brothers • Were used to fight the FARC and defended Peasants from being kidnapped and ransomed • FARC founded by Manuel Marulanda in 1964 • Was first used to defend peasants from the government • Made most of their money through drugs, kidnapping, and other crimes

  8. Key Figures in Colombia • Ingrid Betancourt former Colombian senator • Taken in 2002 by FARC when travelling to San Vicente del Caguan • Presidential candidate trying to fight corruption inside the government • Pablo Escobar was a very wealthy drug lord for Medellin cartel • “Plata O Plomo” • Once controlled 80% of the cocaine distribution in Colombia • Robin hood to the poor, helped build schools, hospitals. Helped build up the poorer areas of west Colombia

  9. 4 Key Eventsin Colombian Conflict • 1948-The assassination of the left-wing mayor of Bogota EliécerGaitán, leads to the “Bogotaza.” • 1964-The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ( FARC) is founded.

  10. KEY DATES • 1991-A New Constitution is written. It replaces the 1886 Constitution. • 1971- The FARC begins kidnapping as a major source of income.

  11. Colombia • Calculated that 4 million people have been displaced in Colombia due to the conflict • At least 250,000 lives lost

  12. FARC generates more than 50 percent of the world’s cocaine • Today Colombia, remains the closest US ally in South America • Relationship has strengthened because of Plan Colombia • Aid • Promotes democracy • Combats drug trafficking and terrorism • Alliance between Colombia and United states has created friction with neighboring countries • Grants US access to up to seven military bases Currently in Colombia

  13. Conclusion • Enormous social and humanitarian impact throughout • President Uribe tried to run for a third term • Juan Manuel Santo was elected in 2010. • Rebel groups call a two month cease fire. • September 2012 Santos rejects FARC ceasefire call

  14. 2012 • 2012 Colombian Military launched Espada de Honor War Plan • Aggressive strategies: dismantle FARC structurecrippling militarily and financially. • Focused on eliminating most powerful economic and military fronts. TODAY: • Peace groups in Colombia to encourage social involvement • Solve remaining conflict.

  15. THANK YOU

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