9 Questions
What was the purpose of Pastrana's 'Plan Colombia'?
To fight drug-trafficking and rebels
Why did the Colombian government freeze talks with the Farc in September 2000?
They alleged Farc harboured a hijacker
What was the San Francisco agreement signed in October 2001?
A commitment to negotiate a ceasefire
What event led to President Pastrana breaking off peace talks with Farc rebels in 2002?
The hijacking of an aircraft
Who won the first-round presidential election in May 2002?
An independent candidate
What event occurred just moments before Alvaro Uribe was sworn in as president in August 2002?
Explosions rocked Bogota
What was the outcome of the bitter 15-day dispute between Colombia and Venezuela in 2005?
A peace agreement between Colombia and Venezuela
What did the 2005 law offer to paramilitaries who turned in their arms?
Reduced jail terms and protection from extradition
What was the purpose of the exploratory peace talks that began in Cuba in 2005?
To end the conflict with the National Liberation Army (ELN)
"Test Your Knowledge of Colombia's Conflict: From Pastrana's Plan Colombia to FARC's Accusations" - How well do you know the history of Colombia's struggle against drug-trafficking and rebel groups? This quiz will challenge your understanding of the events surrounding President Pastrana's Plan Colombia, the freeze of talks with FARC, and the accusations made by both sides. Test your knowledge now with this informative quiz.
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