..., the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), by a narrow margin. Outsiders were puzzled. The millions of Colombians who supported the agree- ment were frustrated and angry. How can we interpret the behavior of the elec- torate? Have the efforts to bring peace paradoxi- cally led to the polarization of society...

... negotiations between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), were preparing to announce the results of the 45th round of talks that began three years ago. Previous accords had been reached on rural development, political participation for former guerrillas...

... Robinson Colombia Álvaro Uribe Juan Manuel Santos Revolutionary Armed Forces Colombia FARC land reform elites governance indirect rule peace 43 A decade ago Colombia was in a terrible mess. The country had the highest homicide rate in the world, and was the center...

... History. All rights reserved. 2001 The Regents of the University of California Colombia Álvaro Uribe Pablo Escobar FARC Andrès Pastrana zona de distension United States Bill Clinton Cèsar Gaviria guerrilla 68 Colombia s problems are far from over. But the current signs...

... significant political, economic, and social considerations. © 2003 Current History. All rights reserved. 2003 The Regents of the University of California AUC cocaine Colombia drugs FARC Andres Pastrana Ernesto Samper September terrorism United States During the past several years...