Colombia and FARC dissidents have confirmed in a joint statement that they will commence peace talks on October 8. The meeting took place in Suárez, a region known for its coca crops. The talks will happen in Tibú, close to Venezuela. A ten-month ceasefire starts the same day. President Gustavo Petro aims to give these […]
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