ocr: The Colombian military - is powerful but remains a background force, - leaving the politicians to run the country. Its main concern is combating the guerrilla groups and drug barons in Amazonia. The power of drug money has,however,ledto some corruption in army ranks and lented the effectiveness of campaigns. Drug barons have their ownl armed forces, which are often better equipped than the state's. Colombia participates in the joint Latin American Defense Force. The largest proportion of defense spending goes to the army. Most arms are bought from the USA, although France supplies the Colombia ...
