A renewed FARC leadership goes to war

The reemergence of even a small portion of the FARC complicates the security situation in Colombia and increases international pressure against Venezuela.

FARC-EP leader Ivan Marquez appeared on video with about two dozen armed guerrillas, announcing that he is returning to “war” and proclaiming a second Marquetalia, a reference to the FARC’s founding event. Joining Marquez are FARC leaders Jesus Santrich, El Paisa and Romaña. Marquez’s comments hinted at a return to kidnapping and extortion to fund the o…