FARC

Farmers:

- In terms of internal support, peasant farmers support the FARC through cultivating coca crops which are used in the production of cocaine. FARC is extremely involved in the drug trade, and need people to continue to grow coca so that cocaine may be distributed throughout the world. Recently, the Colombian government and FARC have been negotiating peace talks, which in turn would cut off farmers from cultivating coca. Farmers have spoken out about their worry for this - going back to cultivating cacao crops would significantly drop the amount of money they make.

Law Enforcement:

- Law enforcement is extremely corrupt in Colombia due to the FARC unseen presence. Members of FARC bribe law enforcement agents and officers saying that they will ensure their protection if they receive information from them. This information could be things such as planned arrests, planned raids, and how investigations proceed. Prosecutors, judges, and penal officials have also been known to take bribes from FARC. Prosecutors won't prosecute, judges won't convict, and penal officials won't detain criminals.