Former Farc Leader Arrested In Colombia On U.S. Drug Warrant
The former rebel commander and top peace negotiator known as Jesus Santrich is accused of conspiring to smuggle $15 million worth of cocaine into the U.S.
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Colombian President Pauses Peace Talks With Rebel Group, ELN
It is the second time this month negotiations have been put on hold after insurgents launched a series of bomb attacks on police targets. It is unclear when negotiations will resume.
A FARC Rebel Commander Runs For President. Many Colombians Aren't Ready To Forgive
After more than 50 years of insurgency, Colombia's most notorious leftist militant group has handed over its guns and formed a political party that's now fielding its first election candidates.
Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Extortion
A peace treaty in 2016 largely ended a half-century war waged by the guerrilla group FARC against Colombia's government. But a handful of FARC dissidents extort business owners and refuse to disarm.
Colombia's Congress Ratifies Second Peace Deal With Marxist Rebels
A peace agreement with the leftist rebel group FARC was narrowly rejected in a national referendum in October. This new deal was renegotiated and submitted to Colombia's Congress, bypassing voters.
Colombia And FARC Rebels Sign Revised Peace Deal
Nearly two months after Colombians voted to reject a peace accord, the two sides have signed a modified agreement to end more than 50 years of conflict.
Weeks After Defeated Deal, Colombia And FARC Rebels Reach A New Peace
Just six weeks ago, Colombian voters rejected an agreement that would have brought an end to the 52-year guerrilla war. Now, both sides have announced another attempt at peace.
Peace May Be On Hold, But Colombia's Rebels Are Eager To Become Civilians
FARC rebels are awaiting the day when they can put down their weapons. In the meantime, they've become more sedentary. Some guerrillas have gained weight from inactivity. Others are expecting babies.
After Voters Reject Colombia Peace Deal, Guerrillas Are Left In Limbo
FARC rebels are wondering whether they might be called back again into combat. Many hope not. After voters rejected a peace deal, "I could feel all my dreams falling apart," says one.
Colombian President Extends Cease-Fire With FARC In Bid To Save Peace Deal
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is trying to salvage a peace agreement to end the 52-year-old guerrilla war that was narrowly rejected in a nationwide referendum.