The ten political hostages released by the FARC after more than 12 years in captivity were subjected to “inhumane treatment” but are ready to rejoin the military, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said Tuesday....
Colombian politician and veteran FARC negotiator Alvaro Leyva has offered to mediate between the government and guerrillas in a letter to President Juan Manuel Santos and former leader Andres Pastrana, reported local media...
The Colombian government outlines its desire to accelerate the release of six security force hostages being held by the FARC, without international mediation, reported local media. Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon said...
Former Colombian president Andres Pastrana urged the government Monday to initiate secret peace talks with the Farc.Speaking to Colombian daily El Tiempo, Pastrana implored current President Juan Manuel Santos to learn the...
Colombian ex-senator and peace advocate Piedad Cordoba has denied the FARC wants a new demilitarized zone (DMZ) in order to negotiate with the government. Cordoba, who liaises with the rebel organization in her role as the...
A former head of the ELN warned FARC leader “Timochenko” on Thursday that negotiations are the only way to peace in Colombia. Former guerrilla Francisco Galan sent a strong message to Timochenko stating there is...
Colombia’s Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin conveyed Israel’s conditional offer to freeze government construction of Israeli settlements in the West Bank to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, international media reported...
Colombia’s foreign minister is currently in the Middle East to meet with the leaders of Israel and Palestine, in the hopes of facilitating communication between the two sides. Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin was in...
