Colombian Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FARC)

The Colombian Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FARC) is a Marxist guerrilla group founded in the 1960s, originally aimed at promoting agrarian reform and fighting for the rights of the rural poor. It operated through armed conflict, engaging in kidnappings and drug trafficking to fund its activities. Over the decades, FARC became one of the longest-running insurgencies in Latin America. A significant peace agreement was reached in 2016, allowing FARC to transition into a political party. However, challenges remain regarding violence and the implementation of the peace deal, highlighting ongoing issues in Colombian society.