Colombia's Presidential Race Ignites a Firestorm of Fear and Loathing The streets of Colombia are filling up with blood, and its presidential candidates are caught in the crossfire.
As the country hurtles toward its first round voting on May 31, violence – bombings, assassinations, and ceasefire announcements from armed groups – has left the candidates sharply divided over how to confront the conflict.
The FARC guerrilla movement's legacy of violence continues to haunt Colombia. Dissident branches still active are blamed for targeting former guerrillas and social leaders.