Who funded and backed Uribe's military offensive?
The Clinton and Bush administrations
The Obama administration
The Johnson administration
The Nixon administration
Answer
Uribe was backed by the Clinton and Bush administrations, who provided funding and intelligence support for his military offensive against the FARC. The US government viewed the FARC as a threat to regional stability, and Uribe was seen as a strong leader who could defeat the rebels. However, Uribe's policies have been criticized for human rights abuses, and the FARC has continued to fight.
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