Colombia military supports peace process: Minister
Colombia’s armed forces fully support the government in its aim to begin peace talks with the country’s largest rebels groups FARC and ELN, the defense minister said Wednesday. In a…
Colombia’s armed forces fully support the government in its aim to begin peace talks with the country’s largest rebels groups FARC and ELN, the defense minister said Wednesday. In a…
Former Senator Piedad Cordoba said Wednesday that guerrilla groups FARC and ELN are willing to agree on a cease fire while negotiating peace with the government. “The FARC and ELN…
Peace negotiations between the Colombia government and the FARC will be taking place in both Norway and Cuba with representatives from Venezuela and Chile acting as guarantors, reported newspaper El…
The United States said Tuesday it “welcomes” intentions by Colombia’s government and largest rebel group FARC to begin peace talks. According to State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said at a…
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of peace talks between Colombia’s government and the FARC guerrilla group. Spokesperson Martin Nesirky told Colombia Reports that “the Secretary…
Colombia’s second largest ELN group said Tuesday it wants to join the FARC in peace negotiations with the country’s government. In a press statement, ELN leader “Gabino” said his group…
Colombian ex-President Alvaro Uribe lashed out against his successor Juan Manuel Santos Monday over the government’s decision to begin peace talks with the country’s largest rebel group FARC. Before President…
The Colombian government and rebel groups FARC and ELN publicly tried to reach a negotiated end to the country’s armed conflict on several occasions.
The majority of Colombia’s political parties on Tuesday expressed support of “exploratory conversations” between President Juan Manuel Santos’ government and guerrilla group FARC to move towards formal peace talks. Various…