Tag Archives: FARC

Why Negotiate with FARC?

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Samuel George

Pt. Three of The Crossroads Colombia looks at the importance of negotiating with FARC If FARC is a terrorist group, why negotiate? Mini-documentary featuring President Juan Manuel Santos, Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas, Defense Minister Luis Carlos Villegas, Senators Ivan Cepeda … Continue reading →

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Peace in Colombia: Of FARC, Fishheads and Toads

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Samuel George

Colombia expects to sign a peace agreement with FARC militants in early 2016. What would it mean? And would it end the violence?

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A New Day in Colombia

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Samuel George

By Otaviano Canuto, Samuel George and Cornelius Fleischhaker

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A New Day in Colombia? Interview with President Juan Manuel Santos

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Samuel George

Samuel George interviews Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos

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Colombia: An Imperfect Peace – The Sooner the Better

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Mancha Contributor

An Editorial from Felipe Buitrago

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Colombia Battles for Peace – Maybe this is the Problem

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Mancha Contributor

An Editorial from Natalia Lozano, a Colombian International Relations Specialist  Colombia cannot end the violent conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC) unless the peace process gains popular support. But to do so, Colombians must expel the … Continue reading →

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