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Colombia: Peace at Last?

Is half a century of civil war about to come to an end in Colombia?

Is half a century of civil war about to come to an end in Colombia? Negotiators from the government and the FARC rebels are currently hammering out the final terms of a deal. The agreement will ultimately see disarmament and re-integration of FARC fighters, but serious hurdles remain. Colombia is one of the world鈥檚 largest producers and exporters of cocaine, and the hope is that a lasting peace will enable drug control policies to be tackled more effectively. Join Owen Bennett Jones and his panel of guests as they discuss Colombia鈥檚 future and the prospects for a lasting peace after decades of violent conflict.

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50 minutes

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Sat 19 Mar 2016 11:06GMT

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  • Fri 18 Mar 2016 09:06GMT
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