Colombian far-left guerrilla organization founded in 1964 by Fabio Vásquez Castaño and other rebels trained in Cuba. Advocates a composite ideology of Marxism-Leninism, Camilism, and liberation theology. Engaged in the Colombian conflict, with an estimated 5,000 fighters in Colombia and Venezuela as of 2026. Designated as a terrorist group by several countries and the EU.
CRIMENET has extracted 63 linkages for this organization, including 24 cooperative ties across 11 organizations, 32 conflicts across 12 organizations, 7 other connections and footprints in 1 country.
its size grew to approximately 5,000 fighters in Colombia and neighboring Venezuela.