Colombia

A 40-year conflict between government forces and anti-government insurgent groups and illegal paramilitary groups - both heavily funded by the drug trade - escalated during the 1990s. More than 32,000 former paramilitaries had demobilized by the end of 2006 and the United Self Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC) as a formal organization had largely ceased to function. Still, some renegades continued to engage in criminal activities. Illicit drug activity is an ongoing problem and Colombia is one of the world leaders in the production of cocaine ingredients.

Source: CIA Factbook (2007)

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