Colombia opposition voices on de-escalation of violence against FARC
A recent announcement of the government to reciprocate a unilateral FARC ceasefire has been met with strong criticism from the country’s conservative opposition.
A recent announcement of the government to reciprocate a unilateral FARC ceasefire has been met with strong criticism from the country’s conservative opposition.
The Conservative Party announced its intention to join the National Unity coalition supporting President Juan Manuel Santos, reported local media.
Former presidential candidate Marta Lucia Ramirez called on her Conservative Party to curb politicking while taking a critical position with respect to Colombia’s largest rebel group, the FARC, in an…
Hard-line Colombia presidential candidate Oscar Ivan Zuluaga criticized a recent deal between rebel group ELN and the government to begin formal peace talks, calling them opportunistic, reports W Radio.
The Conservative Party has slammed 29 of their Congressman for endorsing Santos’ reelection campaign, rather than maintaining party loyalty, saying they would start an investigation against the errant members, reported…
Presidential candidate Oscar Ivan Zuluaga says that as part of a new deal with Conservative power-broker Marta Lucia Ramirez he will change his previous stance of suspending peace talks if he…
Former presidential candidate, Marta Lucia Ramirez, of the Conservative Party has withheld from endorsing a candidate for the second round of Colombia’s presidential elections until Thursday, declaring that her party…
Voting has begun in Colombia’s presidential elections, with none of the five candidates projected to secure the absolute majority of votes required to take power for the next four years.
After fierce campaigning, several scandals, and only two fully attended debates, Colombia on Sunday votes to elect a new president. None of the five candidates is estimated to secure more…