Al Jazeera exclusive interview with rebel FARC faction in Colombia
In an exclusive interview, FARC dissidents in Colombia express their reasons for returning to armed conflict. They claim that the peace deal has not resulted in the expected security and social changes. The group is currently engaged in battles for territory and control over drug trafficking routes in the Catatumbo region.
- ▪FARC dissidents have resumed fighting after a failed peace deal.
- ▪They cite a lack of security and social change as reasons for their return to war.
- ▪The group is competing for territory and control of drug trafficking routes in the Catatumbo region.
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Toggle PlayAl Jazeera exclusive interview with rebel FARC faction in ColombiaNewsFeedAl Jazeera exclusive interview with rebel FARC faction in ColombiaIn Colombia’s volatile Catatumbo region, FARC dissidents say they returned to war after a historic peace deal failed to deliver security and social change. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo has exclusive access to the group as it fights rivals for control of territory and lucrative drug trafficking routes.Published On 30 May 202630 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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