Rebels; About the Author; Acknowledgements; Colombia Timeline, 1948-2010; Map of Colombia; Introduction; 1 The Roots of the FARC; 2 The FARC's Political Front; 3 The FARC's Social Project; 4 The FARC and the Drug Trade; 5 From 'Narco-guerrillas' to 'Narco-terrorists'; 6 The FARC and Human Rights; 7 The Future of the FARC; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Summary
The FARC is the definitive introduction to the guerrilla group, examining its origins, aims, structure and operations. Garry Leech investigates the FARC's impact on local, regional and global politics and maps its future direction. Having reported from the frontline in Colombia for many years, and having been held captive by the FARC, Leech offers an unparalleled insight into one of the world's most high-profile armed revolutionary organizations
