Colombia: Gov't Negotiator Open to Bilateral Ceasefire

  • 9 years ago
Chief Colombian peace negotiator Humberto de la Calle in a surprising and welcome change in position, indicated in an interview that Bogota was open to a bilateral cease fire. The measure, proposed by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, has received strong backing from the country's social movements, concerned that the recent escalation of the conflict has bogged down the peace process. Guarantor countries Cuba and Norway have called for a deescalation of the recent tensions. Natalia Margarita reports from Bogota. teleSUR

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