Government of Colombia

Current Event In 2012, peace talks began to bring a bilateral peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). These talks have been a move towards a conclusion, although with many set backs from both parties (Colombia Country Profile, 2015). The Colombian government and the FARC agreed to a cease-fire in December 2014. In 2013, the Colombian government used a provisional, partial agreement on land reform and political participation with the FARC as a way to decrease terrorist activity. This process has allowed for the increase of demilitarization of the FARC. There is no bilateral peace agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC signed to date (Department U. S., 2013). On April 2015, guerrilla forces killed 11 Colombian soldiers in southwest Colombia. The Colombian government forces retaliated with airstrikes that killed 26 guerrilla forces. This attack from the FARC and retaliation from Colombian forces has hindered the peace talks (Dancis, 2015). A lull in the violence resulting from the cease-fire has impacted both the Colombian government and the FARC. The Colombian government has been able to strengthen and reaffirm its presence in all administrative districts of Colombia. Despite a strong presence in all administrative districts, this strength has been undermined by the Colombian government’s poor infrastructure. Poor infrastructure includes the lack of improved roads, communication connectivity,…

was known “Robin Hood” to Medellin,Colombia. Many thought of Pablo Escobar being irresponsible with money but people in Medellin,Colombia think otherwise. Pablo Escobar wanted to do what he thought the government never did which was help the poor. Pablo Escobar’s charity work was well recognized in Medellin,Colombia. Many still to this day think of him as a saint. Pablo Escobar was not born into wealth he actually grew up very poor. Knowing the struggle of growing poor and not getting help…

Colombia has 32 states and is the fourth largest city in South America. There are mountains almost everywhere in the country, but especially where the Amazons river, known as the greatest river on the earth, is located. Spanish is the language spoken in Colombia. The United States has 50 states. This country is located in North America. The mountains are found in some states, but especially in the ones located on the north part of the country. Those differences in geography are reflected in the…

The war between the Colombian government and the Marxist inspired guerrilla groups has impacted and defined the lives of the Colombian people for over five decades. After years of negotiations, the Colombian government has reached an agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia or otherwise known as FARC. In the agreement, the FARC promises to disarm and join the political system, in return for forgiveness and amnesty for human right abusers. In October, the citizens of Colombia had…

hundres of years, Colombia has seen a great deal of occurences of ligitimate and illicit financial resettlement and with displaced people entering the nation. Even though United States is the country with the largest amount of refugees in the world, Colombia is still considered the country with the largest amount in Latin America. The large amoutn of refugees have mostly been due to forced displacement due to violence created by guerrillas, paramilitary groups and the colombian security forced.…

Every country in the world has problems, but not quite as large as Colombia. Their problem affects everyone living in the country and even tourists. Colombia is the biggest player in the trafficking of coca in the world. Their production has increased greatly, the FARC control almost all of the drug trade business, and the eradication program is failing. Colombia is the biggest cocaine producer in the world. Peru and Bolivia are the second and third top producers, and this country is…

Today, drugs are one of the most negatively profiled items in the world. One of the biggest exporters in the world is Colombia. Their influence in the drug trade reaches all the way back to the 1980's when brutal cartels were dominant. Today, Colombia's trade still exists and is as strong as ever. Drug trafficking has an influence on Colombia and the world because of the role it plays in destroying the environment, causing civil unrest, and affecting the economy. While many drugs are produced…

insinuating that I was into drugs or my family were drug dealers. This was due to Pablo Escobar and all the drug cartels importing cocaine and marijuana since the 1970’s. Colombia is only associated with drug and crime. Colombia is the connection between Central America and South America. Colombia has access to four businesses routes the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Central America and South America. Due to being the center of all these countries and having different possible routes…

A majority of the country’s infrastructure is owned and run by the private sector, rather than the government. Unlike most other countries, Colombian airports, seaports, roads, water services, and even energy services are privately owned and operated, with little to no interference from the federal government (Sales, 2013). This could pose a threat to not only the local populous, but also any military force that opposed any guerrilla faction that is supported by the owners of any local…

than anything, as Colombia is one of the most unequal countries in terms of financial stability. The government wants to make programs would care for the neglected citizens that have been affected by he drug trade. The plan was to solve the drug problem domestically, so that it could have a impact on a global scale. If the amount of drugs being processed in Colombia were decreased it would help to lessen the amount that is being smuggled into the Western countries and Europe. The demand for…