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Explainer 451: The veteran rebels behind Colombia’s violent turf war

The Foreign Desk

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Turf Wars: The Battle for Colombia's Cocaine Trade

This chapter delves into the violent conflict between ELN and FARC holdouts in Colombia as they vie for control over the lucrative drug trade in the Catatumbo region. It examines the impact of the ongoing struggles on the government's efforts to manage the situation amid a high global demand for cocaine.

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