Colombians rejected the new peace deal between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia rebels in a Sunday referendum that would have ended a war that has lasted 52 years. The defeat was extremely narrow.
A surprising 50.22% of Colombians voted "no" Sunday, handing a major setback to President Juan Manuel Santos, whose involvement in the peace deal has already eroded his popularity.
With the no vote, Colombians have not rejected peace, only the peace deal as it currently stands. Santos said the tentative ceasefire will remain in place and both sides will go back to Havana, Cuba and continue to negotiate.
[upi.com]
2/10/16
A surprising 50.22% of Colombians voted "no" Sunday, handing a major setback to President Juan Manuel Santos, whose involvement in the peace deal has already eroded his popularity.
With the no vote, Colombians have not rejected peace, only the peace deal as it currently stands. Santos said the tentative ceasefire will remain in place and both sides will go back to Havana, Cuba and continue to negotiate.
[upi.com]
2/10/16
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