Uribe's

And the introduction of bills to return land to displaced persons and provide restitution to victims, including at least some victims of government abuses, marks a departure from the long, hard years of Uribe's reign.

Lisa Haugaard: Colombia, U.S. Leaders Talk Cooperation While Community Leaders Continue to Die Lisa Haugaard 2010

And the introduction of bills to return land to displaced persons and provide restitution to victims, including at least some victims of government abuses, marks a departure from the long, hard years of Uribe's reign.

Lisa Haugaard: Colombia, U.S. Leaders Talk Cooperation While Community Leaders Continue to Die Lisa Haugaard 2010

The FARC, which once numbered close to 17,000 men and who a decade ago were at the gates of Bogotá, were driven back into Colombia's jungles and mountains by former President Álvaro Uribe's aggressive military policies, strongly backed by U.S. aid.

U.S. Sanctions Venezuela Officials, Citing Drug Ties José de Córdoba 2011

During Mr. Uribe's eight years in office, the FARC as a fighting force was badly beaten down.

Colombian President Overhauls Military Dan Molinski 2011

Santos served as Uribe's defense minister and has carried on many of his policies.

U.S. accuses Venezuela officials of drug ties Reuters 2011

The improved security and Mr. Uribe's investor-friendly policies led to an investment boom in Colombia.

Former Colombian Spy Chief Gets Jail Sentence Darcy Crowe 2011

That scandal has landed one of Mr. Uribe's closest associates in jail as he awaits trial.

Former Colombian Spy Chief Gets Jail Sentence Darcy Crowe 2011

The DAS case also has brought into question the billions of dollars in aid from Washington that were funneled into Colombia during Mr. Uribe's eight years in power, part of the U.S. anti-drug effort in the region.

Former Colombian Spy Chief Gets Jail Sentence Darcy Crowe 2011

Mr. Uribe's critics say his tough approach to fighting guerrillas fomented major human rights violations.

Former Colombian Spy Chief Gets Jail Sentence Darcy Crowe 2011

Santos served as Uribe's defense minister and has carried on many of his policies.

U.S. accuses Venezuela officials of drug ties Reuters 2011