Further to COL37059.E of 8 May 2001, no reports of activity of members of the M-19 could be found among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate. Although various reports refer to current political figures such as congressman Gustavo Petro as "former members of the M-19," no reference to current (1999-2001) membership or existence of the M-19 could be found among the sources consulted.

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.

Andean Newsletter/Informativo Andino [Lima]. 1999-May 2001.

Country Reports 1999 and 2000. February 2000 and 2001.

Cronología Andina [Lima]. "Colombia." Jan. 1999-Apr. 2001.

El Espectador [Bogota]. Searchable archives. 1999-2001.

El Universal [Caracas]. Searchable archives.

Latinamerica Press [Lima]. 1999-May 2001.

Latin American Regional Reports: Andean Group Report [London]. 1999-Apr. 2001.

Patterns of Global Terrorism 2000. April 2001.

Resumen de Prensa. Bogota: Press Department of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR). Jan. 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29; Feb. 2-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-25.

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This list is not exhaustive. Subject and Country-Specific publications in the Resource Centre are not included.