The term FARC (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia) is a well-known acronym in Latin America and around the globe. FARC is a left-wing guerrilla group that has been fighting the Colombian government for over five decades. While FARC is the most commonly used term for the group, there are a number of synonyms that can apply as well. Some of the most frequently heard synonyms include Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, which is a direct translation of the original organization name in Spanish. Other synonyms include the People's Army, Colombia's Guerilla Movement, and the Latin American Workers' and Peasants' Army.