Media contributions
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Title Peace makes strides in Colombia, but the battle is far from won Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Conversation Media type Web Duration/Length/Size 950 words Country/Territory United States Date 16/10/17 Description 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.Producer/Author Fabio Andres Diaz URL https://theconversation.com/peace-makes-strides-in-colombia-but-the-battle-is-far-from-won-83601 Persons FA (Fabio) Diaz Pabon