Both “No” campaigner and former President Alvaro Uribe and Senator Claudia Lopez of the “Yes” campaign were booed while campaigning ahead of a plebiscite over a pending peace deal with FARC rebels.…
Colombia’s government and the country’s largest and oldest rebel group, the FARC, have agreed on the security protocol necessary for the guerrillas’ safe demobilization. The how and when of the FARC’s…
Colombia’s voters would reject a pending peace deal with the FARC if a planned plebiscite were to be held today, according to the latest poll. According to pollster Datexco, which has regularly…
Colombia’s largest and longest-living rebel group, the FARC, will dissolve itself at the group’s 10th and final rebel conference, President Juan Manuel Santos said Wednesday. Following years of peace talks…
Colombia’s ex-President Alvaro Uribe on Wednesday launched a campaign that seeks a “No” vote in a plebiscite over the ratification of a pending peace deal with far-left FARC rebels. The “No”…
The inclusion of female FARC members in mine action activities could give a much-needed boost to Colombia’s current demining efforts while also supporting the reincorporation of ex-combatants. For over half…
Colombia’s National Army is preparing 12,000 troops to provide security around 23 designated areas in which FARC guerrillas are set to concentrate for their demobilization and disarmament. Army commander General Alberto Jose…
Three negotiators from Colombia’s FARC rebels will lead their disarmament process as they return from Cuba to coordinate the guerrilla group’s demobilization and disarmament. “Pablo Catatumbo,” “Marco Leon Calarca” and “Carlos Antonio Lozada” who…
Representatives from Colombia’s main political parties met in Cali on Monday to launch a “Vote Yes” campaign for an upcoming plebiscite seeking to ratify a pending peace deal with leftist FARC rebels. The…
