US to remove Colombian rebel group FARC from terror list

The United States government will remove the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) from its official terror group designation listing. In 1997, the US designated FARC as a “foreign terrorist organization” and has notified Congress of its anticipated removal.

US government notified Congress that it will remove the official terror group designation from former rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a congressional source told.

The Biden administration will remove the FARC from a list of foreign terrorist organizations as early as today, a measure that would demonstrate American support for a fragile peace agreement with the guerrillas in Colombia.

What people are saying?

António Guterres I have arrived in Colombia to mark the fifth anniversary of the Peace Agreement; an opportunity to renew our collective commitment to make its promise a reality and build stable and lasting peace.

HurricaneA10 It is obvious. This Administration’s sole intent is to destroy the United States and bring it in line with a global government.