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Republic of Colombia República de Colombia | |
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Capital and largest city | Bogotá |
Official languages | Spanish |
Dominant mode of production | Capitalism |
Area | |
• Total | 1,141,748 km² |
Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 50,372,424 |
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America.
U.S. involvement
Colombia was involved in Bill Clinton's Plan Colombia (2000–2006) and George W. Bush's Andean Regional Initiative (2008–2010). In 2010, it received $185 million of U.S. military training and aid. Peasants who depend on the coca plant for their livelihood have been targeted by the United States with herbicides such as glyphosate and rely on leftist groups such as FARC for protection.[1]
References
- ↑ "The U.S. War on Communism, Drugs, and Terrorism in Colombia" (2013-04-11). Council on Hemispheric Affairs. Archived from the original on 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2022-05-05.