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Colombia's FARC rebels should have all their weapons turned over by June after almost 7000 of them reached demobilisation zones across the country.
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Jueves, 16 Febrero 2017 08:47
Colombian Gov seeks to increase presidential term to five years
Written by Super UserThe Government of Colombia will present a political reform to the Congress seeking to increase the presidential term to five years, as well as the posts of Attorney, Public Prosecutor, mayors and governors.
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Miércoles, 15 Febrero 2017 07:59
Colombia aims to rid country of landmines by 2021
Written by Super UserColombia, one of the most mined countries in the world, aims to remove all landmines and other explosives by 2021 after the government and FARC rebels signed a peace deal last year, a top government official has said.
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Martes, 14 Febrero 2017 08:42
Colombia keeps cocaine from spoiling Valentine's Day Flowers
Written by Super UserCocaine is probably the last thing most people think about when buying roses.
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Jueves, 09 Febrero 2017 07:56
About 300 rebels from Colombia's FARC have not demobilized
Written by Super UserAround 300 fighters from Colombia's Marxist FARC rebels will not demobilize under a peace deal, a military commander said, giving the first official figure of guerrillas who may join with crime gangs seeking control of lucrative rebel drug territory.
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Miércoles, 08 Febrero 2017 07:44
Colombia: Peace talks with ELN rebel group begin
Written by Super UserMembers of Colombia's ELN left-wing rebel group and government negotiators have begun talks seeking to end more than five decades of conflict.
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Martes, 07 Febrero 2017 07:01
Unease in Colombia, as Old Enemies Become New Neighbors
Written by Super UserThe town’s name is Spanish for “peace.” The days to come will test how accurate that is.
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Jueves, 02 Febrero 2017 08:38
Colombian Gov and FARC proclaim end to 52 years war
Written by Super UserColombian army officers and leaders of the FARC rebel group shook hands in this northern town on Wednesday to mark the official end of a conflict that began in 1964.
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Martes, 31 Enero 2017 08:11
Colombia’s FARC rebels march one last time, to demobilization camps
Written by Super UserColombia’s Marxist FARC rebels are on the move one final time, traveling by boat, road and on foot across jungle and mountains to demobilization camps, as part of a deal to end more than 50 years of war
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Lunes, 30 Enero 2017 07:34
Colombia’s Urabeños recruiting dissidents from FARC peace process
Written by Super UserRecent reports warn that one of Colombia's biggest criminal groups may be recruiting dissident guerrilla fighters, another indication that new actors are moving in on criminal operations formerly controlled by the guerrillas.
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