A ceasefire between the Colombian government and FARC guerrilla group could end this month following voters’ rejection of a peace deal on Sunday.
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In peace vote, Colombia split between rural victims and urban centers
In Colombia’s peace vote on Sunday, the country was divided between rural victims and urban residents, leading the country to reject accords with the FARC by a small margin.
Final polls show ‘yes’ leads ahead of Colombia’s peace vote
Final opinion polls before Colombia’s Sunday peace plebiscite show ‘yes’ voters lead ‘no’ although the margin between the two has grown smaller.
Peace ceremony makes history for Colombia
President Santos and FARC’s “Timochenko” exchange peace pins to mark the end of 52 years of conflict.
Victims of Colombia’s conflict arrive in Cartagena for ceremony
Representatives of victims groups from across Colombia arrive in Cartagena to attend the peace signing ceremony withe FARC.
Follow live video of Colombia’s peace signing with the FARC
Colombia and the FARC guerrilla group will sign an ambitious peace agreement Monday afternoon in Cartagena.
World reacts to Colombia’s peace agreement with FARC
World leaders and international media reacted strongly on Monday to news that Colombia’s government would sign a peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla group.
Gallery: Colombia government, FARC to sign peace agreement
Colombia’s government and the FARC prepare to sign a historic peace agreement in Cartagena on Monday.
FARC “suspended” from EU terror list
Colombia’s FARC guerrilla group will be removed from the EU terror organization list following a peace deal signing with the Colombian government on Monday.
World leaders arrive in Cartagena ahead of Monday’s historic peace signing
World leaders have begun arriving in Cartagena ahead of the historic peace signing Monday with FARC.
Pasos de Héroe: Uplifting film tribute to child landmine victims
Colombian film director Henry Rincón’s debut feature “Pasos de Héroe” takes on the poignant theme of children landmine victims.
FARC’s final conference a vestige of conflict and look forward to peace
“In your hands,” said Timochenko, “lies the fate of Colombia,” as the guerrilla group celebrated its 10th conference in the Eastern plains.
Bogotá chosen for 16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates
Bogotá has been chosen to host the 16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in 2017 and the first time it takes place in Latin America.
Colombia’s La Macarena struggles to move beyond government aid
Towns with little state presence, such as La Macarena, Meta, must fend for their economic prosperity in an era of post-conflict.
FARC commanders prepare for first post-conflict Congress
More than 200 FARC members are preparing their first post-conflcit congress in La Macarena.
Colombia’s De La Calle: “The war is over”
The bilateral ceasefire with goes officially goes into effect and Colombia’s chief negotiator announces “end of war.”