National Liberation Army (ELN) - Bolivia
TERRORIST GROUP PROFILES

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National Liberation Army (ELN) - Bolivia

includes Nestor Paz Zamora Commission (CNPZ)

From: Patterns of Global Terrorism. United States Department of State Publication 10321

Description

ELN claims to be resuscitation of group established by Che Guevara in 1960s. Includes numerous small factions of indigenous subversive groups, including CNPZ, which is largely inactive today.

Activities

ELN and CNPZ have attacked US interests in past years but [more recently has focused exclusively on Bolivian domestic targets ].

Strength

Unknown; probably fewer than 100.

Location/Area of Operation

Bolivia.

External Aid

None

Created: 04/02/95
Last Updated: 02/04/97
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