New Armed Groups in Colombia:  The Emergence of the Bacrim in the 21st Century

dc.contributor.advisor	Shelley, Louise I
dc.contributor.author	McGovern, Tara
dc.creator	McGovern, Tara
dc.date.accessioned	2017-01-29T01:17:04Z
dc.date.available	2017-01-29T01:17:04Z
dc.date.issued	2016
dc.description.abstract	The 2003-2006 paramilitary demobilization in Colombia created major public policy challenges for the government, including the emergence of new illegal groups (Bacrim or bandas criminales). To date, there is no agreement between the government, academicians, and non-governmental organizations about the nature of these bacrim. The lack of shared understanding inhibits the establishment of a comprehensive plan to combat the bacrim and does a disservice to prior demobilization efforts. If these groups are legitimate participants in the on-going conflict, members will reap economic and legal benefits; otherwise, they will face criminal consequences.
dc.format.extent	357 pages
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1920/10611
dc.language.iso	en
dc.rights	Copyright 2016 Tara McGovern
dc.subject	Public policy
dc.subject	Bacrim
dc.subject	Colombia
dc.subject	Illegal groups
dc.subject	Organized crime
dc.subject	Paramilitaries
dc.title	New Armed Groups in Colombia: The Emergence of the Bacrim in the 21st Century
dc.type	Dissertation
thesis.degree.discipline	Public Policy
thesis.degree.grantor	George Mason University
thesis.degree.level	Ph.D.

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