Historical Dictionary of Colombia

This volume is the latest addition to the established series Historical Dictionaries of the Americas from Scarecrow Press which has hitherto concentrated on the countries of Central America and the Caribbean. Of the nations which make up the Latin American subcontinent Colombia is the fourth largest in area and the third largest in terms of population. It has substantial oil reserves and is a major producer of gold, silver, emeralds, platinum, and coal, along with a significant number of natural resources. The country has, however, been ravaged by a decades long conflict involving armed groups, drug cartels, and gross violations...