His Plan Colombia is designed to restore civil order, root out government corruption, curb the illicit drug trade, rebuild the economy, and strengthen democratic institutions. The United States is sending more than a billion dollars in assistance over the next two years to support Plan Colombia. Aid includes helicopters, training, and technical assistance to fight the drug traffickers and help eradicate coca and poppy crops. Money will also be used to strengthen Colombia s criminal justice system and promote more respect for human rights. Determined resistance to the politics of drugs and violence is crucial to the well-being of all Colombians.
Public support is vital to the success of any government strategy to address Colombia's problems.
It is time the people of Colombia took back their country from the terrorists and drug traffickers.