Attacks by powerful militias against civilians illustrate the ongoing violence and instability in Colombia, years after a peace accord was implemented to remove a major rebel group. This situation highlights the state's significant inaction in addressing the rise of these gangs, which are reportedly funded by cocaine trafficking.
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