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Pope Francis Brings Rival Colombian Leaders Together To Discuss FARC Deal
Pope Francis attempted to plant the seed of peace between rival Colombian leaders on Friday (Dec. 16). President Juan Manuel Santos and his predecessor Álvaro Uribe…
Colombia President Pledges Nobel Peace Prize Money To Communities Affected By FARC
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (Oct. 7), days after the nation’s voters shut down a peace deal with the Revolutionary…
What Americans Might Not Understand About Colombia’s “No” To Peace
Earlier this week, Colombia voted “no” on the peace treaty negotiated with FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia), a rebel organization that is 52 years-old and…
FARC Rebels Say Colombians Can Count On Them Post Rejected Deal: “Peace Will Triumph”
The Colombian government has been left without a plan ‘b’ after 50.22 percent of the country’s voters rejected a peace deal with FARC rebels on Sunday (Oct. 2). The…
Colombian Rebel Group Frees Journalist After 6-Day Captivity
Spanish-language daily El Mundo correspondent Salud Hernández was released on Friday (May 27) after being kidnapped in Colombia for a week. She was freed by the leftist…