Stock Photo - Aug. 08, 1967 - The Guerrilla Armed Struggle In The Republic Of Colombia: The national Liberation Army (ELN) of Colombia, began its armed struggle against the government troops on January 7, 1967, when it captured the town of Simacota. In this action a manitary garrison was wiped out. The guidelines of the National Liberation Army were stated in the Simacota compunique. One of its sections expresses the commitment in 'liberate the country from the present appressing forces and at the same time develop the creating forces of the people.' The National Liberation Army came to life as a organisation of political and military character - with military command and a political administration unified in the mountains to develop an armed struggle. It now has two f----, with guerrilla combatants, the 'Jose Antonio Galan' operating in the Santander department, under the command of Major Fabio Vazquez Castano, and the 'Camilo Torres Restrapo' front in another area of the same department. It is under command of Ricardo Lara Parada. One of the most important actions of the 'Jose Antonio Galan' front, was the attack on a military convoy, between the Open and Carare rivers, in Santander. The 'Camilio Restrapo' front, has to its credit many an important operation, as the seizure of the Vijgguel hamlet, which action was carried out last February. Photo shows Major Fabio Vazquez Castano, the Colombian guerrilla chief. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA via ZUMAPRESS.com)