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Colombia and the United States : War, Unrest, and Destabilization (Open Media Series) Paperback – September 2, 2003

by Mario A. Murillo (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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Every year the United States spends millions of dollars to help the war-ravaged country of Colombia. But help it with what? In Colombia and the U.S. Mario Murillo explores the misdirected and devastating impact that U.S. military "aid" continues to have on the war torn-people of Colombia. Beginning with a brief history of Colombia, Murillo analyzes the complex forces driving Colombia's current decades-old guerilla war, U.S. involvement, media perceptions, and possible paths to peace. Whether it has been the U.S.-led war against "drug trafficking," the newly constituted "war against terrorism," or, as we have seen over the last two years, a convenient marriage of the two, the main effect has been to allow the U.S. to further expand its role in Colombia. The foundations of Colombia's social, political, and military conflict are rarely addressed by U.S. policy. Murillo describes Colombia's history of institutionalized corruption, state neglect, far-reaching poverty, and political violence and how they precede by decades the introduction and expansion of the drug trade.
Colombia and the U.S. argues that the conflict in Colombia is not about drugs, nor guerrillas, nor "terrorism," but rather about the unwillingness of the country's elite to open up spaces for truly democratic participation in areas of economic and social development and political representation.
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    232 pages
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    Seven Stories Press
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    September 2, 2003
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    5.02 x 0.46 x 7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1583226060
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1583226063
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“For U.S. readers accustomed to the distorted and incomplete imagery projected by the American mainstream media about Colombia, this book will be a revelation. Murillo's first hand experience and extensive research give us an insightful analysis of the complex and tragic Colombian reality—of social and economic inequalities that grow amidst and armed conflict that has lasted more than forty years; of government policies confronting this reality; of the impact of U.S. policies in Colombian internal affairs; of the growing of U.S. military presence in the country. For the Colombian reader, ignorant of the dangers of the policies of national security and antiterrorism, promoted by Presidents Alvaro Uribe and George W. Bush, this book will also be enlightening.” –Clara Nieto, author of Masters of War: Latin America and U.S. Aggression from the Cuban Revolution through the Clinton Years

“Murillo's work gives voice to those who are rarely heard from when explaining the complexities of Colombia-US relations. Through his years of research and interviews, Murillo allows us to learn about the conflict through the eyes of indigenous Colombians, trade union leaders, afro-Colombians, farmers and others, all of whom—those most affected by the 50-year civil war—layer this book with rich narratives.” –Deepa Fernandes, Free Speech Radio News

About the Author

MARIO ALFONSO MURILLO is a professor at the School of Communication at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, and teaches media studies courses at New York University. A veteran radio journalist, he has reported extensively about Colombia and Latin America, producing award-winning programs and documentaries for the Pacifica Radio Network and National Public Radio. He is author of Islands of Resistance: Puerto Rico, Vieques, and U.S. Policy (2001). He lives in New York City.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Seven Stories Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 2, 2003
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1583226060
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1583226063
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.02 x 0.46 x 7 inches
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  • MaLe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, brand new book shipped to arrive safely!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024
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  • Brian T. Cumings
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice try at balance
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2007
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    Yet another attempt to bring an easy solution to a difficult problem that has no easy solution. Nice try, and at least it is fairly even-handed.
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  • Dean R. Peterson
    2.0 out of 5 stars Did not turn out Quite Like the Author Thought
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2013
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    This is a good book to get some review of events that have happened in Colombia. The author though writes with a clear bias and criticism of the path to a better Colombia. Almost 10 years later I think his perspective has turned out not to have been accurate.
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  • William Keith Quinn
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  • Bert Ruiz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard-hitting facts
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2004
    Format: Paperback
    Colombia is a complex nation and is often misunderstood, according to Professor Mario A. Murillo. Moreover, "the nature of Colombia's internal conflict has been completly distorted by the prism of drug-war politics," he adds in the opening chapter. To this end, the author provides hard-hitting facts to support his claim that United States aid to Colombia, "is very often used by the Colombian political and economic elite to promote its own agenda."
    Murillo does not stop there...he exposes Colombia's feeble legal system. "In Colombia, the Constitution and its laws are often ignored and rarely enforced, either because of a lack of bureaucratic capacity on the part of the state to do so, or because of an absence of political will on the part of the ruling elite to execute those laws that are designed to protect the public," he reports.
    The author has few kind words for President Alvaro Uribe. Murillo attacks the politically motivated violence "by the state and its paramilitary apparatus." He also is critical of the corruption of the traditional political parties, run predominantly by elites..."who compete for the spoils that serve as an incentive for cycles of generalized corruption."
    The origins of the conflict, the myths behind Colombian democracy, the principal actors in today's conflict and the many views in the United States are studied in detail in this text. The analysis of the paramilitaries in Colombia is brilliant...particularly in respect to the millions of displaced people and the terrible treatment of Afro-Colombians.
    Still and all, the best part of this book is the call for change. Murillo slams Alvaro Uribe's unconditional support for George W. Bush and worries that the impunity of the violent actors in Colombia will continue to fuel the civil war. In conclusion, the author clearly states that a pure military solution is impossible and that only true democratic reforms can stop the violence. Recommended.
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  • William Spirito
    5.0 out of 5 stars Commendable research in standout Chapter 6
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2006
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    With the presidential elections right around the corner, or as Mario Murillo, author of "Colombia and the United States (War, Unrest and Destabilization)" (Seven Stories Press), might put it: the elections right around the corner, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Vélez is vying for Colombia's first-ever re-election. Rising quickly to the Nariño House in Bogotá on a promise to use military might to solve Colombia's ills, Uribe has ridden a wave of popularity he created from his "strong hand, big heart" slogan to his image of a hard-working man. He has even appeared in public in a poncho and campesino hat with a ranchero look strenthening his popularity.

    For those unfamiliar with the Colombian conflict, Murillo's book serves as good starting point, showing how the conflict has been oversimplified in the media and why one should be wary of doing so. The historical context Murillo presents is surprisingly thorough for a 200-page book, banking on a wide variety of Colombian and American sources, including an author's interview with a high-level FARC leader.

    Murillo's stellar Chapter 6, "Colombia in the News: Structural Damages in a Post 9-11 World", is reason enough to read this book. Murillo's unique research yields gripping data regarding not only how (or how little) the media covers the conflict in one of the countries receiving the most U.S.military aid, but the surging Orwellian doublespeak that appears in Colombian and U.S. media.

    Despite the likelihood of another Uribe term, Murillo offers a refreshing voice calling for non-military/non-Uribe solutions to conflict in Colombia.
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  • Saen Higgins
    1.0 out of 5 stars Dated
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2009
    Format: Paperback
    If you are looking for current information on the state of Colombia, this is not the book. I travel to Colombia often and the authors views are not only proven wrong but very one sided. Colombia is a changed country because of its president, not in spite. In the little I have been able to find on Colombia, the change that has taken place should be celebrated. Nothing is perfect, but Colombia is a far better place in eight short years.

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  • oscarlab
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting reading for a Colombian
    Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2016
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    Interesting reading for a Colombian during these tomes of ordeal
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  • James 'error' Campbell
    3.0 out of 5 stars Background on Modern Columbia
    Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2013
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    This very small book wasn't exactly what I expected. My first comment is in regards to its physical characteristics and size. It's almost as if it's a small pamphlet, pseudo novel of quaint proportion. The contents of "Columbia and the United States: War Terrorism and Destabilization" are practical, especially for a person such as me who knew little of Columbia, its people or history. Embracing generalities, I now know Columbia's inner turmoil and the complications for its development in modern context. The mystery of Columbia, through this title, are rendered fairly unambiguous. The suffering of the Colombian people is immense. When I think of Columbia I now envision forced fumigation's, political assassinations, lack of land reforms, poor politics and paramilitaries. It should be of no surprise that I have noticed intertwined in this, US manifest assistance in perpetual injustice, disseminated in its usual caricature of ignorance, clumsy and cruel cruel form.

    Columbia is suffering in many ways. This book elaborates on Colombian incapacity, whether deliberate or not, for political opposition and commendable development. In short, this book contextualizes constant interference on domestic affairs by elite interests, the US and the overbearing affect of the 'drug war'. This book indicates what modern Columbia means for its domestic civilian population, amongst other obstacles, perhaps most notably its subjection to paramilitary slaughter.

    I rate this only 3/5 for the following reasons. First the size is annoying to me, in width, height and feel: it's literally something like 4.5 inches by 3.5 inches on the face. Secondly, the prose of the author was not enjoyable and to my taste was bland and unimaginative. In combination of these facets, I didn't 'sink' into this book with satisfaction, I needed to attend to its completion, though I did learn. For these reasons, a perfect score has been detracted from its review.

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  • Blair York
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2016
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