The Third Amigo - Colombia

June 2009

While Colombians are relieved to see FARC weakened, evidence has emerged that Uribe collaborated with rightwing paramilitaries to defeat the rebels. Features a rare one-on-one interview with the President.
I am happy to guarantee a future of transparency in politics. Applause and dances - a smiling Uribe is shaking hands at a rally. After the liberation of high-profile hostages from the FARC, he is confident of his popularity. But in a village cemetery, Hilda is crying over her sons grave. Picked at random by army soldiers, executed and dressed in a rebel uniform, he was the victim of a sinister Army practice. In order to be promoted to a higher rank, its necessary to meet a quota of enemy dead, says a peace activist. Allegations have also emerged that Uribe uses paramilitaries to silence his opponents, who fear for their lives: We believe close to 1500 people have been assassinated by members of the security forces. We who have the public voice were paying the price.

Produced by ABC Australia, distributed by Journeyman Pictures

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[merrittixtapa79]

this is happening in mexico too, this is what happens when you have corruption in your system for too long. It gets worse and worse.

[jedistar]

Farc you, farc them, farc everyone

[TheZaidabdullah]

@jedistar ; i said the same thing lol lol lol

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@clockworkorange1986

Half of the country? How old is your information lol.. In 2000 they ruled 40% of the rural areas. Rural areas don't matter as much as towns and cities do. Almost none of the towns in Colombia are now ruled by the FARC as compared to 10 years ago.

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@nicopsico

Los que crearon este documentario no son americanos.. Son de Australia

[nicopsico]

PORQUE!!! los gringos hablan de los problemas de otros paises???? que hable de los suyos; cada segundo 100 asesinatos en gringolandia, cada segundo 100 niños violados, cada segundo 1000 atracos, cada segundo 100 pobres mas, estados unidos es el pais mas violento del planeta!!!!

no no tiene ninguna autoridad moral para hablar de mi hermoso pais americano; COLOMBIA!!!!!!

[0628willy]

hey if you are going to say something pleas let it be understandable for the rest of us ( choose: english or spanish)

[itsgoogletime]

Peru's star was Alberto Fujimori. Unchecked power will corrupt. If you give a damn about S. America. Stop thinking dope is chic/cool. The rebel's/guerilla's don't have arm's factories in the jungle. People are making money off this. Look where those arms are being made Europe, the US, Israel, China or Russia. The generals train the soldiers while the kids party with their daddy's money for dope.

[chsn09]

Thanks very much for you response. But this is true. And while I did state this truth I know of course that it does not take away from the negative stuff and violence that continues to plague this South American Nation. I know all about the issues and conflicts and even have some ideas that could potentially bring more peace and help put an ultimate end to this ongoing violence. And yes I do believe the poll, and I am not being naive. I know that these issues still exist !

[clockworkorange1986]

Oh of course, we're going to believe some pseudo-science poll. There is war still going on in Colombia, half of the country is controlled by the FARC. Please, let's not be naive enough to believe some random poll published online.

[chsn09]

This is ridiculous that a country/nation so beautiful as Colombia has such an ugly reputation. As a matter of fact, Colombia ranked 2nd in the list of countries with which whose citizens were happy with their nation. Therefore Colombians are extremely happy with their country. Way happier than Americans with the US. Seriously !