For over 40 years, Colombia has been devastated by civil war between the paramilitary forces (AUC) and the rebel armies of guerilla groups like the FARC and the ELN. The Colombian government and the United States support the counter-rebellion economically.
Catalina Villar returns to her country of origin during the election campaign of 2002 to try and shed some light on a social and political situation which is, to say the least, complex. Bienvenidos a Colombia is a fascinating piece of reporting that covers the most significant happenings of this period, paying special attention to the declarations of the government, the media and the political representatives.
