Colombia: Analysis of the Conflict and Impact of the Referendum on Agriculture

Nov 2, 2016 | Luis Alfonso Moreno Ayala, Government of Colombia
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The Colombian Government, in its efforts to achieve a ceasefire and lasting peace, managed to reach an agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP). This agreement was presented to Colombian citizens on 2 October 2016. With 50.2% voting "no", the agreement could not be effectively enforced. Despite these results, the president, Juan Manuel Santos, said that the bilateral ceasefire continues.