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Oscar Ivan Zuluaga

Young Colombian army troops in the southern town of Uribe, which used to be a FARC stronghold. Some are draftees serving their obligatory 18 months service; others are professional soldiers. Most come from humble backgrounds.

Draft evasion is alive and well in Colombia. And it’s an issue in the presidential race

Global Politics

In Colombia, if you have resources, you can get out of the military draft. But if you’re poor, you’re stuck. It’s become an issue in the presidential runoff.In Colombia, if you have resources, you can get out of the military draft. But if you’re poor, you’re stuck. It’s become an issue in the presidential runoff.