“One positive element to come from this vote is that the cease-fire still holds and that the FARC have reaffirmed their commitment to peace,” says AS/COA’s Adriana La Rotta.
Colombia
Colombia's Rejection of Peace Deal with FARC Reveals Wounds Still Run Deep
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Andrew O'Reilly
U.S. on FARC deal: ‘Difficult decisions are going to have to be taken’
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Franco Ordoñez
“[Trump’s victory] will energize politicians tapping into a traditional strain of anti-Washington feelings in Mexico,” points out AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth.
Six Reasons Colombia Said 'No' to FARC Peace Deal
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Brian Winter
A close look at the October 2 vote reveals why restarting Colombia's peace process may not be so easy.
Viewpoint: A Letter from Cartagena
AS/COA’s Adriana La Rotta reflects on attending the FARC peace ceremony in her native Colombia.
As Colombia Votes on Peace, Child Soldiers Struggle to Adapt
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Rachelle Krygier
For Colombia's young combatants, the end of one war can mean the beginning of another.
Update: Colombians to Have Final Say on Peace Accord
The deal’s been signed, but the last step in cementing peace with the FARC is a public Yes/No vote on October 2.