Uribe's Possible Third Term and Conflict Resolution in Colombia

This report examines the political situation in Colombia, particularly President Alvaro Uribe's attempt to secure a third term. The report examines Uribe's motivations and the health of the Colombian democracy. It looks at the government's security policy and points out that opponents see it as too narrow in its focus, obsessed with an elusive final defeat of insurgent forces. The report concludes with an overview of political options for 2010.

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Series:Crisis Group Latin America Reports
Issue:31
Publisher:International Crisis Group, Brussels, Belgium