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ocpagu

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3. I believe the militarization of Colombia is currently the biggest threat to peace in South America.

Tue Jun 11, 2013, 01:01 PM

Jun 2013

Interesting to see that their manpower doubled to 350,000 soldiers. That's the same number of soldiers of the Brazilian Armed Forces - a country four times larger.

It would be nice to see Colombia breaking with its tradition of being a puppet for foreing powers and starting having a less submissive foreign policy and walking with its own legs. They will not meet any benefits by letting the US meddle in their domestic problems and conduct their international relations.

Thanks for the article, Judi.

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