Most American aid that comes here is intended for the war on drugs, not the war on guerrillas. But in practical terms, the two wars are now the same. It's a war so violent that travel in this country is very dangerous.
Kidnappings are so common that ranchers are often too afraid to visit their own property.
They buy and sell cattle using videotape to see what they are getting. Colombia is one of the leading suppliers of illegal drugs to United States. In the sense that we can strengthen ourselves to fight this war, we are better off. But that is changing too. Seeking Traction on a Slippery Slope Washington says it will only work with soldiers who have a clean human rights record.