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PEACE PROCESS IN COLOMBIA
The Colombian government and the country's largest left-wing rebel group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) are trying to end more than five decades of armed conflict. A war which has left many dead.The peace process is therefore a collection of conversations which deal with a series of points connected with the fighting. The talking points are: Land reform, political participation, transitional justice and illegal drugs trade.
So the most important thing here is to ask ourselves the question: ¿What do we want?
It is obvious everyone wants the peace, but ¿at what cost?. We have heard many things, for example, FARC doesn't remunerate (1) to their victims and many people, including me, disagree with this. However, as I said earlier, it is something that we only hear; we don't know if it's is true or not. Even so, the government asks us to vote if we want this peace process, but ¿How can we if we don't know what they have agreed to in the conversations in Habana?.
Thus, I think the government must first publicize to Colombians what they have agreed to with the FARC and then ask the opinion of Colombians. I can say that this is a subjective issue, because not all Colombians think alike, so making a decision will be very difficult.
(1) This word is acceptable here, but it is almost never used and, arguably, is incorrect since it's legal definition does not include payments to victims, rather it discusses payments in exchange for work performed. I would say "FARC doesn't compensate their victims ..."
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Thanks for sharing this topic. I find it quite fascinating how well Colombia has rebounded from its dark days during the 80s and 90s and is continuing to focus on improving. Having been to Colombia myself on more than one occasion, I enjoy seeing the viewpoints of Colombians on these matters.
I consider, no matter what, making all information to the public is the first step before referendum (to vote to show your inclination). Unless enough information, vote does not make any sense and the future would not be promising anyway.
In person, I am deeply convinced that Columbia will be better as the information becomes more public and open to the people as the internet and communication become more convenient. Even government or rebles wish to give you partial information to misguide you, it would be found much easier than ever before.
Good luck to your country.
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