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Colombian opposition slams new FARC deal as too lenient

They say it is still too lax on those guilty of serious crimes and want it ratified by another referendum, not voted by Congress as is the plan.

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Colombian government and FARC rebels' path to peace

In September, and after four years of talks, members of the FARC rebel group unanimously agree to a peace deal with the government of Colombia.

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Colombian opposition criticises new FARC deal

They say it is still too lenient on those guilty of serious crimes and want it ratified by another referendum, not voted by Congress as is the plan.

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Colombia and FARC agree on a revised peace deal

The Colombian government and FARC rebels have agreed to sign a revised peace deal after the last one was rejected in a referendum.

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Colombian government and FARC strike revised peace deal

The Colombian government and FARC rebel group have agreed new terms to end a deadly 52-year war.

United Kingdom

Colombia and Britain vow to strengthen trade ties

Britain and Colombia have vowed to boost trade on the second day of President Juan Manuel Santo’s state visit to the UK.

United Kingdom

Trade on agenda for first UK visit by Colombian president

Trade is on the agenda for the first ever state visit by a Colombian president to the UK.

Colombia

Talks aims to salvage Colombia's fragile FARC deal

Colombia’s government and FARC rebels have been back at the negotiating table in the Cuban capital Havana.

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Colombia delays peace talks with Marxist ELN rebels

Colombia’s delayed peace talks with Marxist ELN rebels at the last minute – demanding that a politician, held captive for six months, is freed.

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Colombia ceasefire extended as rebels attempt peace

President Santos of Colombia announces an extension of the ceasefire between the government and Farc rebels will be extended until December 31.

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Colombians come out in favour of peace as Santos seeks a speedy solution

As Colombians march in favour of a peace deal with the FARC, President Santos reiterates the need for a quick solution to the stalemate.

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Colombian government and ELN rebels to begin formal talks to revive FARC peace deal

The Colombian government is to start formal peace talks with the ELN – or National Liberation Army – the country’s second largest rebel group.

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Colombia's President to donate his Nobel Prize money to FARC victims

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is to donate his Nobel Peace Prize money to the victims of his country’s war with FARC rebels.

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Colombians welcome Nobel Peace Prize for President Santos

Demonstrators for peace in Bogotá hail the award for their leader, hoping it will boost efforts to seal peace after voters rejected the deal he negotiated.

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Juan Manuel Santos dedicates Nobel Peace Prize to Colombians, past and present

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has dedicated his 2016 Nobel Peace Prize to the victims of, and those who have lived through, the 52-year conflict with FARC…

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Santos tells euronews ending violence in Colombia his priority

Juan Manuel Santos was recently in the euronews studios in Brussels for an interview which concentrated on his peace process with the FARC guerillas.

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Where now for Colombia's peace process after Santos Nobel prize?

Colombia's president has received the Nobel Peace Prize for a peace deal rejected at the weekend by his electorate. Can the deal be revived?

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President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos wins the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has won the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the country’s civil war.

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Colombian president meets rival to discuss FARC deal

Juan Manuel Santos and his opposition rival Alvaro Uribe met on Wednesday in a bid to resolve their differences over a peace deal with Marxist FARC rebels.

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Colombia peace deal: ceasefire with FARC will end this month, President Santos says

In Colombia, the ceasefire with FARC rebels has been extended until the end of this month, President Juan Manuel Santos has said.