INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Colombia and FARC dissidents have confirmed in a joint statement that they will commence peace talks on October 8.The meeting took place in
A ten-month ceasefire starts the same day.President Gustavo Petro aims to give these dissidents another chance
Rueda, a peace adviser, emphasizes the need to gain public trust
The 2016 deal let 7,000 fighters rejoin society, but Mordisco opted out.Since then, the dissidents have grown stronger, particularly in
They engage in illegal mining and drug trafficking.Colombia Sets October Date for FARC Dissident Peace Talks
(Photo Internet reproduction)By the end of 2022, they had 3,500 members
UN, EU, and OAS representatives were present during discussions
The group killed four youths, prompting military action in areas like Cauca
Initial talks planned for May 16 were delayed.Petro insists that peace comes from disarming all factions
displaced and deceased.BackgroundThese talks mark a pivotal moment for Colombia and perhaps Latin America
They face the challenge of earning public trust.UN and EU observers add credibility to the talks
