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Colombia’s guerrilla recruitment video problem
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Fighters from dissident armed groups in Colombia are using TikTok to glorify their lives as guerrillas and recruit youngsters.
These armed groups didn't like the terms of a peace treaty negotiated between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the government in 2016, and they kept fighting against the Colombian government. These groups make their money from illegal businesses.
Their videos have struck a chord with teens, particularly in rural areas like the Cauca region in west Colombia. Although not all the videos actively offer jobs, there are hundreds showing off what they portray as a slice of life inside the guerrilla: money, cars, guns, women, community and purpose. They do not emphasise the dangers associated with the lifestyle.
So how popular are these TikToks and what does it mean for Colombia that there’s tonnes of them, easily found by young people with smartphones across the country?
Presenter: Laura Garcia and Rachelle Krygier Producer: Jonathan Griffin Studio Manager: Annie Gardiner Editor: Flora Carmichael Music: Bloque Occidental - Carlos Carrillo
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Manage episode 424321291 series 1301465
Fighters from dissident armed groups in Colombia are using TikTok to glorify their lives as guerrillas and recruit youngsters.
These armed groups didn't like the terms of a peace treaty negotiated between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the government in 2016, and they kept fighting against the Colombian government. These groups make their money from illegal businesses.
Their videos have struck a chord with teens, particularly in rural areas like the Cauca region in west Colombia. Although not all the videos actively offer jobs, there are hundreds showing off what they portray as a slice of life inside the guerrilla: money, cars, guns, women, community and purpose. They do not emphasise the dangers associated with the lifestyle.
So how popular are these TikToks and what does it mean for Colombia that there’s tonnes of them, easily found by young people with smartphones across the country?
Presenter: Laura Garcia and Rachelle Krygier Producer: Jonathan Griffin Studio Manager: Annie Gardiner Editor: Flora Carmichael Music: Bloque Occidental - Carlos Carrillo
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