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security policy refers to a Colombian security policy
implemented during the administration of President Álvaro Uribe
(2002-2010). It was unveiled in June 2003.[1]   It has been
stated that this policy seeks to achieve the following
objectives, among others:[2]    • Consolidate State control
throughout Colombia to deny sanctuary to terrorists and
perpetrators of violence.   • Protect the population through the
increase of State presence and a reduction in violence.   •
Destroy the illegal drug trade in Colombia to eliminate the
revenues which finance terrorism and generate corruption and
crime   • Transparently and efficiently manage resources as a
means to reform and improve the performance of government.
Several of theses objectives stem from a belief in that the
Colombian government should protect Colombian society from the
effects of terrorism and the illegal drug trade, and in turn s