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Colombian government in talks with FARC rebels
12/10/2012 - COLOMBIA

Colombian government in talks with FARC rebels

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said Monday that his administration has opened “exploratory conversations” with Colombia's FARC rebel group, in a bid to end a bloody five decades of conflict with the leftist revolutionaries.
What's the story with FARC? Colombia's Marxist rebels fight on (Part 2)
31/05/2012 - THE DEBATE

What's the story with FARC? Colombia's Marxist rebels fight on (Part 2)

It’s a happy ending for France 24’s Roméo Langlois but Colombia’s Marxist rebellion continues. The FARC may be weakened but under the cover of jungle, its forces are still dangerous and public opinion is more polarized than ever over whether to negotiate or fight to the bitter end.
What's the story with FARC? Colombia's Marxist rebels fight on
31/05/2012 - THE DEBATE

What's the story with FARC? Colombia's Marxist rebels fight on

It’s a happy ending for France 24’s Roméo Langlois but Colombia’s Marxist rebellion continues. The FARC may be weakened but under the cover of jungle, its forces are still dangerous and public opinion is more polarized than ever over whether to negotiate or fight to the bitter end.
Car bomb explodes outside Bogota radio station
12/08/2010 - COLOMBIA

Car bomb explodes outside Bogota radio station

A car bomb went off close to the Caracol radio station in the Colombian capital of Bogota on Thursday, injuring at least nine people. The blast comes less than a week after Juan Manuel Santos was sworn in as the country's new president.
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Chavez and Santos agree to renew ties
11/08/2010 - DIPLOMACY

Chavez and Santos agree to renew ties

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez agreed to restore diplomatic ties at a direct meeting in the Caribbean city of Santa Marta, Colombia, ending more than a year of very public disagreement.
Chavez and Santos hold talks in attempt to renew ties
10/08/2010 - DIPLOMACY

Chavez and Santos hold talks in attempt to renew ties

Colombia's new President Juan Manuel Santos and Venezuela's Hugo President Chavez met on Tuesday in an attempt to defuse diplomatic tensions caused by long-simmering security issues.
Chavez set for talks with Colombia's new president
10/08/2010 - DIPLOMACY

Chavez set for talks with Colombia's new president

Days after new Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos reached out to Venezuela in his inaugural speech, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is set to meet with Santos Tuesday in a first step toward bridging severed diplomatic ties.
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Santos offers talks with Venezuela in bid to defuse row
08/08/2010 - COLOMBIA-VENEZUELA

Santos offers talks with Venezuela in bid to defuse row

Colombia's new leader President Santos offered in his inauguration speech Saturday talks with Venezuela in a bid to diffuse tensions. Caracas has reciprocated by offering a face-to-face meeting.
Santos to take office amid challenges from FARC, unemployment
07/08/2010 - COLOMBIA

Santos to take office amid challenges from FARC, unemployment

President-elect Juan Manuel Santos takes office in Colombia on Saturday with a continuing campaign against leftist FARC guerrillas, spurring economic growth and mending ties with neighbouring Venezuela among the challenges ahead.
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