Santos: new peace accord could be implemented by Congress
President Juan Manuel Santos announced Tuesday that a new peace accord with the FARC could go through Congress instead of a vote.
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Santos: peace negotiations continue, new accord possible in November
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos updated the public on progress regarding a peace accord with the FARC on Friday.
Avianca resumes flights to Caracas after dangerous air harassment incident
An incident over Venezuela airspace involving a warplane and commercial airliner has threatened to sever the vital air connection between Bogotá and Caracas.
Colombian army on offensive against ELN weeks before peace talks begin
A high-profile capture Wednesday of a ELN front commander puts Colombia's military on the offensive against the guerrilla weeks before formal peace talks are to…
Murder-suicide by gas most probable cause of Manrique-Lutz family tragedy
New evidence by forensic investigators suggest the Colombian family of four in Sydney, Australia, died by a "well-planned" gas poisoning.
Shock and sadness over death of entire Bogotá family in north Sydney suburb
A Colombian family of four were found dead at their home in north Sydney. María Claudia Lutz, husband Fernando Manrique, had lived in north Sydney…
Central America’s gang menace is triggering a humanitarian disaster
Gang-related violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras is driving tens of thousands of people, including unaccompanied children, on perilous journeys to the U.S. border,…
Santos extends ceasefire with FARC after meeting organizers of mass marches in Colombia
President Santos has extended the ceasefire with FARC until Dec. 31 to revive the peace accord rejected in the nationwide plebiscite.
Colombia to begin formal peace talks with ELN in November while salvaging deal with FARC
This launch of the “public phase” marks a return to stalled talks with ELN that date back two years.
Eyes in the sky: Drones and border supremacy
Drones are increasingly being used for humanitarian purposes around the world, including providing safe voyage for thousands of people who have made the perilous journey…
Colombia’s peace negotiator confirms ongoing talks with FARC and need to amend peace deal
Colombia's chief negotiator Humberto de la Calle and FARC's Iván Márquez released as statement from Havana reaffirming their commitment to maintain the bilateral ceasefire.
Colombia’s President Santos receives Nobel Peace Prize
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for his work negotiating a peace deal with the FARC.
Thousands march for peace in Bogotá and throughout Colombia
The capital was taken over by peace advocates wearing white, carrying candles, and waving Colombian flags.
Current, former presidents talk paths forward for Colombia’s peace process
President Juan Manuel Santos met with former presidents Alvaro Uribe and Andres Pastrana on Wednesday to discuss the next steps for Colombia's peace process.
Santos: Colombia’s ceasefire with FARC to end this month
A ceasefire between the Colombian government and FARC guerrilla group could end this month following voters' rejection of a peace deal on Sunday.
How Hurricane Matthew may have destroyed Colombia’s peace vote
Hurricane Matthew may have dramatically affected Colombia's peace vote by keeping voters from the polls on Sunday.