21.   But then the Colombian government changed its mind.

22.   By including revenues from narcotics in gross domestic product, Colombian government economists say they hope to obtain a more accurate measure of all economic activity in the country.

23.   Colombian government officials acknowledge that such activities have been taking place, but minimize their importance.

24.   Colombian government officials say that the guerrillas, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, are increasingly crossing into bordering states, including Peru.

25.   Congressional Republicans have generally assistance for the Colombian government in drug eradication efforts and in its campaign against guerrilla groups.

26.   Critics say that the Colombian government has been too lenient with drug traffickers.

27.   Even as they talk peace, both the guerrillas and the Colombian government are preparing for the possibility of a more intense phase in the war.

28.   FARC officials who are involved in peace negotiations with the Colombian government say the U.S. aid package will only fuel the war.

29.   For the Colombian government, the problems extend beyond the drug labs and the battlefield.

30.   For that reason, the Colombian government has set up a handful of halfway houses for children.