Founded by a man nicknamed "Tirofijo", or "Sureshot", it is currently headed by Guillermo Saenz Vargas, also known as Alfonso Cano.
Originally founded as a wing of its country's Communist Party, it later helped to establish the Patriotic Union. Following an agreement with Belisario Betancur, military leaders colluded with this group to sabotage a ceasefire. Initially operating alongside the ELN and M-19, its past targets have included the founder of the Green Oxygen Party, and Andres Pastrana attempted to negotiate with them by removing the military from 16,000-square-mile tract of land, but this was reversed by Alvaro Uribe. Founded by a man nicknamed "Tirofijo", or "Sureshot", it is currently headed by Guillermo Saenz Vargas, also known as Alfonso Cano. For 10 points, name this Colombian militant group.
Originally founded as a wing of its country's Communist Party, it later helped to establish the Patriotic Union.
{Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias} de {Colombia} - {Ejercito del Pueblo} [or {FARC}; or {Revolutionary Armed Forces} of {Colombia}; or {RAFC}; or {People's Army}]