working groups and Special Rapporteurs were complied with by the Governments concerned. 37. Mr. RIVAS POSADA (Observer for Colombia) said that his country was afflicted not only by the violence associated with rapid modernization and by the difficulties common to third world countries seeking to provide their peoples with rising living standards at a time when economic and social development was inhibited by inadequate resources, but also by the illicit traffic in drugs and the related terrorist activities which sought, by every possible means, to destroy the institutional life of the country. The problem affected all countries in one way or another and was thus well known to international opinion which had shown sincere understanding of the magnitude of the threat in Colombia and its sympathy for the sufferings of the Colombian people. 38. As the situation was not only extremely complex but also in a state of constant evolution, his Government had always been ready to collaborate in every possible way in order to elucidate facts, explain actions and deal with legitimate claims. Its open-minded attitude had been reflected in the continuing flow of information to the Centre for Human Rights and other United Nations bodies as well as to ILO and UNESCO. Colombia had never denied facts which had caused justifiable concern to the international community, other than unjust allegations regarding State complicity in the traffic. It had not therefore been difficult for the Government to maintain a policy of complete transparency in terms of information and the provision of facilities to any international agency wishing to visit the country and seeking such evidence as it might need 10n the issue of human rights. The invitations to different groups and individuals and the reports of those missions were adequate testimony. 39. Since the last session of the Sub-Commission, many events, both negative 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the challenges faced by Colombia, including the violence associated with rapid modernization, drug trafficking, and terrorism, which have implications for the country's human rights situation. The government's willingness to collaborate with international organizations and provide information on human rights issues suggests that the text is more focused on human rights and governance rather than economic or environmental development.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights