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 118 STAT. 3018 PUBLIC LAW 108–447—DEC. 8, 2004 paramilitary organizations, especially in regions where these organizations have a significant presence. (E) The Colombian Government is dismantling para military leadership and financial networks by arresting commanders and financial backers, especially in regions where these networks have a significant presence. (3) The balance of such funds may be obligated after July 31, 2005, if the Secretary of State certifies and reports to the appropriate congressional committees, after such date, that the Colombian Armed Forces are continuing to meet the condi tions contained in paragraph (2) and are conducting vigorous operations to restore government authority and respect for human rights in areas under the effective control of para military and guerrilla organizations. (b) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.—Funds made available by this Act for the Colombian Armed Forces shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropria tions. (c) CONSULTATIVE PROCESS.—Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until September 30, 2006, the Secretary of State shall consult with inter nationally recognized human rights organizations regarding progress in meeting the conditions contained in that subsection. (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) AIDED OR ABETTED.—The term ‘‘aided or abetted’’ means to provide any support to paramilitary groups, including taking actions which allow, facilitate, or otherwise foster the activities of such groups. (2) PARAMILITARY GROUPS.—The term ‘‘paramilitary groups’’ means illegal self defense groups and illegal security cooperatives. ILLEGAL ARMED GROUPS SEC. 557. (a) DENIAL OF VISAS TO SUPPORTERS OF COLOMBIAN ILLEGAL ARMED GROUPS.—Subject to subsection (b), the Secretary of State shall not issue a visa to any alien who the Secretary determines, based on credible evidence— (1) has willfully provided any support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the National Liberation Army (ELN), or the United Self Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC), including taking actions or failing to take actions which allow, facilitate, or otherwise foster the activities of such groups; or (2) has committed, ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the commission of gross violations of human rights, including extra judicial killings, in Colombia. (b) WAIVER.—Subsection (a) shall not apply if the Secretary of State determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees, on a case by case basis, that the issuance of a visa to the alien is necessary to support the peace process in Colombia or for urgent humanitarian reasons. PROHIBITION ON ASSISTANCE TO THE PALESTINIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SEC. 558. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to provide equipment, technical Certification. Deadlines. Termination date.

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