Dollar Wins Decades Old War Against Farc Rebels
-- Scotsman
-- Scotsman
THE Colombian government is wielding a new weapon in its war against Marxist rebels – rewarding deserters handsomely for turning themselves in.
And the strategy appears to be working, with over 2,500 surrendering this year alone.
Once a mighty peasant army that held sway over large parts of Colombia, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) is being toppled thanks to billions of dollars in United States aid. President Alvaro Uribe has dispatched more troops to attack them and disrupt their communications, transport and supplies. Conflict has eased because top commanders – including female soldiers – are being bought out.
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My Comment: Ah yes .... money is sometimes better than bullets. In this case .... it is preferable.
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Only one problem most of the people who turn themselves will either use the reward to fund their group even more or they are killed by other members of the group.
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