Colombia’s ‘Marshal Plan for Peace’ begins to take shape
Colombia’s courtship of foreign investment to finance its redevelopment after 50 years of...
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New elite force and 25,000 more police to be part of new safety policy: Santos
Colombia’s President launched a new policy focusing on boosting public safety by...
Red Cross ‘ready to mediate peace talks’ between ELN and Colombia government
The Red Cross have said that they are ready to mediate in a potential peace deal between the...
Pint-sized rappers entertain Bogota cycle tourists
Tween rappers from Santa Fe, Bogota rapped for bicycle tourists about the challenges they face from violence, drugs and crime in their community. During a pleasant ride with Bogota Bike Tours in the country’s capital,...
Anti-kidnapping coalition speaks out on ELN kidnapping
A collection of former state officials and political scientists speaks out on the eight hostages currently held by the country’s second largest guerrilla group, the ELN. The ELN on January 18 kidnapped six people —...
Rumors emerge of Colombian peace talks in Cuba
Rumored peace talks between the Colombian government and leftist rebels could be initiated in Cuba, according to El Espectador Thursday. The issue of peace has been high on the agenda in recent weeks, with Colombian media...
Colombia could reconsider FARC peace negotiations: Pastrana
Colombia’s former president Andres Pastrana, in power during the last failed peace talks with the FARC, said Wednesday new negotiations could be considered if certain conditions are met. Responding to a FARC statement...
Colombian president rejects FARC peace overtures
The Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has rejected FARC proposals to revive failed peace talks. Responding to a FARC statement announcing the rebels “would be interested in a hypothetical negotiating table”,...
Danny Glover calls on Colombian soccer youth to be agents of change
American actor and Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Danny Glover inaugurated the “Golombiao” soccer tournament for peace Tuesday, imploring the young players to become actors for change. Glover greeted 220 children from...
I have the key to peace in my pocket: Santos
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos confirmed Tuesday that he is ready to open the door for a political solution to peace. During an official visit to the United Kingdom, Santos told an audience in London, “I...
Colombia supports peaceful creation of Palestinian state
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos tells his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas that he supports the creation of a Palestinian state, but only after peace is made with Israel. “Our position has always been very...
Santos calls for new peace strategy to end conflict
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos announced Monday that Colombia needs a new strategy for peace that will allow the country to overcome 40 years of the current conflict. Santos made the announcement at a...
