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| Lucero Palmera; Guerilla of the FARC and wife of Simon Trinidad (The first high ranking member of the FARC to have ever been caught) Lucero declared dead after years of patronage to the FARC |
The drug war in Colombia continues to be a prominent issue due to the internal conflicts found in the most rural areas of Colombia where the FARC rounds followers and loyalists. This is reflected in almost every aspect of Colombian life. Some newspapers have daily columns dedicated to updates on the guerrilla efforts and progress or lack thereof. Even the FARC utilize the media to proliferate the region. I found this interview done by a Swiss correspondent in Colombia for a french online newspaper. The woman in the picture above is ‘Lucero’ (this is her alias). She is the voice for the broadcast program named "Voz de la resistencia de las FARC" {Voice of the resistance of the FARC}. Her voice was recognized all over Colombia by FARC sympathizers as well as opponents.
Upon reading so much on Colombian media and press I see now that the Drug wars and the guerilla warfare has become a part of the dichotomy in this country in regards to those who support the guerillas and those who oppose them. Most perspectives are ojective when published on distinguished newspapers.
I myself am at a loss for which side I support, specially after reading this article. The efforts of these revolutionaries is truly noble but the means by which they acquire funds and support is obviously unfavorable. Politics suck.
