The war with Colombia’s last remaining guerrilla group, the ELN, has waged since 1964, but has a history that began in the 19th century. Violence and civil war have plagued Colombia ever since it declared independence in 1810. The country has had 10 civil wars between 1813 and 1958. Political division between liberals and conservatives … Continue reading A 200-year history lesson on the ELN’s war with Colombia’s state