guerrilla

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Often described as "elusive" and "secretive" by the press, the "guerrilla street artist" is a hero to some and a vandal to others.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Petro, a former guerrilla and Colombia's first leftist president, is barred by the constitution from running again.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

However, the Afghan Taliban has extensive experience in guerrilla warfare.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

For decades, the Venezuelan government offered refuge for Colombian guerrilla groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

In other regions—including much of Central America, Mexico, Peru, New Caledonia, the former Soviet Union, and parts of Indonesia—civil unrest or guerrilla warfare pits still-numerous indigenous populations against governments dominated by descendants of invading conquerors.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond