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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
Gustavo Petro, a social democrat, won the 2022 presidential election against far-right candidate Rodolfo Hernández.[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.
- ↑ Ben Norton (2022-06-19). "Colombia’s first ever left-wing president: Gustavo Petro wins historic election. What does it mean?" Multipolarista. Archived from the original on 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-06-28.