List of guerrilla movements

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This is a list of notable guerrilla movements. It gives their English name, common acronym, and main country of operation.

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Latin America

Argentina

Bolivia

Chile

Colombia

Cuba

El Salvador

Mexico

Paraguay

Peru

Venezuela

North America

Historical

Europe

Germany

Ireland

Spain

Historic

Africa

Asia

Historical

Middle East

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Iran

Palestine

See also

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