Cartagena del Chairá () is a town and municipality in the

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n Department of Caquetá. The town gained notoriety during the failed FARC-Government peace process (1999-2002) between the

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and the guerrilla group

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(FARC) which still maintains operations and a high influence in the area despite the presence of the Colombian Military.

External links

Government of Caquetá official website

Government of Cartagena del Chairá official website

References

Municipalities of Caquetá Department {{Caquetá-geo-stub