MURDER MYSTERY AND

MEDIA SILENCE

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'Alfonso Cano

Manuel Marulanda, "Tirofijo"

Mono Jojoy
 MORE THAN 50 YEARS
TERRORIZING A TOWN
they committed a variety of crimes,
including murder, kidnapping, and extortion.
They carried out assassinations to
intimidate and silence their opponents,
control territory, and obtain financial gain.
These murders have a devastating impact
in Colombia, killing thousands of people and
displacing millions. Although the Colombian
government has taken steps to combat
FARC violence, the group remains a threat
and is likely to continue committing killings
in the near future.
Bojayá massacre
REASONS WHY THE MEDIA HIDE
INFORMATION
The media often does not tell the full truth about the killings
committed by the FARC for various reasons. These include the
group's territorial control, threats against journalists, media bias,
and focus on other news. As a result, FARC crimes go
unpunished, the public lacks knowledge about FARC violence, and
victims have no voice. It is important that the media accurately
report these killings in order to hold the FARC accountable, build
public support, and give the victims a voice.