Human Rights

Colombia’s internal armed conflict has been devastating for much of the civilian population. Armed actors from all sides – paramilitary, guerrilla and Colombian military and police – have committed brutal human rights violations against unarmed members of civil society. Click here to learn more

U.S. Policy

The U.S. government has provided Colombia with nearly five billion dollars in foreign aid since 2000 through “Plan Colombia.” Eighty percent of the aid destined for Colombia each year goes directly to Colombian police and military, while only 20 percent is economic aid. Click here to learn more

Drug Policy

U.S. involvement in Colombia was approved by Congress in the name of the War on Drugs. Yet despite the largest aerial drug-crop spraying campaigns ever in 2004 and 2005, neither coca production in Colombia nor the prevalence of drugs on U.S. streets has declined. Click here to learn more

Positive Alternatives

Despite violence, threat and displacement, the peace movement in Colombia is thriving. Churches, civil society organizations and peace communities have been at the forefront of the battle for peace and respect for human rights. Click here to learn more