Peace makes strides in Colombia, but the battle is far from won

  • FA (Fabio) Diaz Pabon

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One year after Colombians initially rejected a peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla group, today the outlook for peace seems almost promising. On Oct. 10, the country’s constitutional court shielded that accord from any changes for a period of 12 years, removing fears that future governments could water down or undo the controversial deal.

With this much-anticipated decision, nine judges made it possible for the country to institutionalize peace after 50 years of internal conflict.

But for all the speculation among scholars about the FARC’s transition from armed rebellion to political party – my own included – the end of the conflict remains uncertain. Colombia’s violence was never just about the FARC, and peace won’t be, either.

Period16 Oct 2017

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  • TitlePeace makes strides in Colombia, but the battle is far from won
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size950 words
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date16/10/17
    DescriptionOne year after Colombians initially rejected a peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla group, today the outlook for peace seems almost promising. On Oct. 10, the country’s constitutional court shielded that accord from any changes for a period of 12 years, removing fears that future governments could water down or undo the controversial deal.

    With this much-anticipated decision, nine judges made it possible for the country to institutionalize peace after 50 years of internal conflict.

    But for all the speculation among scholars about the FARC’s transition from armed rebellion to political party – my own included – the end of the conflict remains uncertain. Colombia’s violence was never just about the FARC, and peace won’t be, either.
    Producer/AuthorFabio Andres Diaz
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/peace-makes-strides-in-colombia-but-the-battle-is-far-from-won-83601
    PersonsFA (Fabio) Diaz Pabon