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Republic of Colombia

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Republic of Colombia
República de Colombia
Capital
and largest city
Bogotá
Official languagesSpanish
Dominant mode of productionCapitalism
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

  1. "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.
  2. "Colombia elections: Left makes historic victory against narco-regime" (2022-05-30). Multipolarista.