The FARC claim that patience for their unilateral ceasefire is running out and the Colombian Government is not willing to join them with a lasting truce.
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Year of delayed peace
The FARC’s military offensive against infrastructure has delayed the prospect of peace. The urgency of the talks could lead to a deal by early 2015.
The abduction of General Alzate and FARC peace obstacle
The FARC’s maximum commander “Timochenko” releases a statement in which he outlines the rebel’s position on the Havana peace talks.
The Gorgona attack
While Colombians await the release of kidnapped General Alzate, the FARC attacked Saturday the island of Gorgona.
Peace talks: The sequel
Recent attacks by FARC have cast a shadow over the future of the peace talks. Is a nation at peace really possible?
President Juan Manuel Santos embarks on his second term
Juan Manuel Santos takes office on Thursday for a second term in which domestic issues will be as critical as defining the peace accord with FARC.
UK’s Hague and Santos commit to combating sexual violence
British Foreign Secretary William Hague came to Bogota to address the issue of sexual violence in conflict and lay out a framework for the June G8 Summit.
Drugs on the table
The FARC and government negotiators take on the contentious issue of drug policy and how to end an era of cocaine trafficking.
Deal reached for FARC’s future
The government has reached a deal with FARC regarding a future in politics as well as, conditions and guarantees.
Peace talks stalling
A recent cycle of negotiations between government and FARC ends without concrete agreements. Are the peace talks stalling?
Colombia: Can a Tweet lead to peace?
The FARC increasingly use social media to connect with an audience. As peace talks advance, the guerrillas look hashtag trained.
Historic accord reached with FARC
The Colombian government and the world’s oldest guerrilla organization reach a historic agreement on agrarian reform.
A tale of two countries
Home to the world’s largest internally displaced population, Colombia must mesh its external image with reality.
A cry for peace
The March for Peace descends on Bogotá as negotiations continue between the government and the FARC in Cuba.
Security in Colombia: Too many mixed signals
Several indicators suggest security improvements in Colombia, including a plummeting homicide rate.
Planting a better future
Rural agricultural initiatives look to help farmers replace coca with valuable legal crops like cacao and rubber.