Plan Colombia
A Strategy for Peace and Economic Revitalization
The government of Colombia developed Plan Colombia as an integrated strategy to meet the most pressing challenges confronting Colombia today — promoting the peace process, combating the narcotics industry, reviving the Colombian economy, and strengthening the democratic pillars of Colombian society. Plan Colombia is a $7.5 billion program. President Andrés Pastrana has pledged $4 billion of Colombian resources and has called on the international community to provide the remaining $3.5 billion.U.S. Support In response to Plan Colombia, and in consultation with the Colombian government, President Clinton has signed legislation providing a $1.3 billion package of assistance to Colombia. Adding to…
