The FARC, or Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, is a Marxist-Leninist guerrilla group founded in 1964. Initially formed to advocate for the rights of rural workers, it evolved into a significant armed insurgency in Colombia, engaging in various activities such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, and extortion to fund its operations. In 2016, the FARC signed a peace agreement with the Colombian government, aiming to end decades of conflict. This agreement led to the group's disarmament and transformation into a political party, known as the Common Alternative Revolutionary Force, marking a significant shift in Colombia's approach to resolving its long-standing internal conflict.