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In what ways has the United States supported Colombia?

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Both before and after September 11, 2001, the U.S. government provided military and economic aid to Colombia for the purposes of counterinsurgency and counterterrorism, in addition to its Drug War assistance.

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The U.S. government supports Colombian efforts to transition from conflict towards peace by working in conflict-affected rural areas of Colombia, where violence, drug trafficking, the lack of government presence, and the absence of legal economic opportunities have historically
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