Striking a Peace Deal with Colombia’s Forests and Fields

Jan 26, 2016 | Maria Alejandra Jaramillo
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Last year, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced that, before or on March 23, the government would sign a peace deal with the rebel group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). This deal is a historic step towards ending 50 years of guerrilla violence in this country. Building the country in a post-conflict era will be the largest challenge faced by the government and its citizens, but hopefully a task attainable by taking into account the great natural capital this country possesses.