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Dissident FARC faction denies role in attack on Colombian senator • June 14, 2025, 2:34 AM ET (Reuters)
At least 7 killed in explosions and attacks outside police stations in southwest Colombia • June 10, 2025, 6:45 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia • Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces • Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia
Date 1964 - present
Areas Of Involvement Marxism • communism • terrorism

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