A new round of talks have begun in Havana to find a negotiated end to the Colombia conflict. But recent history has shown us that only former presidents Santos and Uribe can salvage a peace on the brink.
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Colombia a leader in commitment to 2030 UN Development Goals
The United Nations has praised Colombia for its commitment to the Development Goals, but progress remains slow on key issues.
Plaza de Bolívar: Colombia’s square of “peace” at the crossroads of history
Bogotá’s emblematic Plaza de Bolívar is at the epicenter of Colombia’s push for peace. A candlelight rally and art installation by Doris Salcedo the highlights of just one week.
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.
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.
Former AUC commanders ask Colombians to support peace process
Former senior commanders of the paramilitary AUC have called on Colombians to support the peace process with FARC.
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.
Is Colombia’s peace vote a “bark and no bite” endgame?
The Final Accord has the capacity to catapult this nation to a peaceful future with FARC or plunge back to violence of the past. Millions to mobilise for the plebiscite.
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.”
How high the cost of peace for Colombia?
Despite international pledges to help fund its many post-conflict programs, Colombia’s new economic reality means that paying for peace will not be easy.
Colombian artists unite to break silence of human trafficking
Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches a campaign against the scourge of human trafficking.
Colombia ranks worst in world for internally displaced, claims UNHCR report
According to the United Nation’s Global Trends report, the world has reached the highest level ever recorded of refugees with 60 million in 2015. Colombia records staggeringly high numbers of forced-displacement.
Santos warns of return to “state of war” if peace deal rejected
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos delivers a stern warning to his citizens, should the peace agreement with FARC be rejected by popular vote.
Britons must decide on historic ‘Brexit’ vote
Britons head to the polls next week to decide their future in the European Union. What implications does ‘Brexit’ have for the U.K’s economic and political future?
Santos to appoint new cabinet for post-conflict Colombia
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos will appoint all-new cabinet members as he prepares to push a post-conflict agenda.