Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This 5 page paper provides an overview of FARC (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia), its tenets, and the organization's guerrilla actions in Colombia. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Page Count:
5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: AM2_PP671611.doc
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia by Anita
Cheek Moon Apr 2010 paper properly!
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the terrorist organization otherwise known by the acronym FARC (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de
Colombia) is Colombias largest and oldest guerrilla army (Bloomberg News, 2010). Established forty-five years ago, the group operates primarily throughout southeast Colombia and at the base of the
Andes mountains (Council on Foreign Relations, 2002). In 2002 it had a membership of approximately 18,000 (Council on Foreign Relations, 2002). FARC claims to represent the interests of
Colombias rural poor (Council on Foreign Relations, 2002). FARCE is intent on overthrowing the Colombian government (Bloomberg News, 2010). The group opposes "the privatization of natural resources, multinational
corporations, and rightist violence" (Council on Foreign Relations, 2002). They stand in opposition against Colombias wealthier class and vehemently resent American influence in their country (Council on Foreign Relations,
2002). Like all terrorist organizations, FARCE seeks to accomplish its goals through the use of violence. The group has been
linked to everything from the drug trade, to car bombs, land mines, and even a dirty bomb (Bloomberg News, 2010; The Economist, 2009a). Funded primarily by drug money, the
group is said to make millions by supplying cocaine to Mexican drug cartels (Bloomberg News, 2010). By cutting out the middle men in the drug trade, FARCE has managed
...