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| Republic of Colombia República de Colombia | |
|---|---|
| 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]
2022 presidential election
The 2022 presidential election has come down to two candidates in the final round: Gustavo Petro, a social democrat, and Rodolfo Hernández, a right-wing politician.[2]
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.
- ↑ "Colombia elections: Left makes historic victory against narco-regime" (2022-05-30). Multipolarista.