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“My generation has not seen one single day of peace, and my dream is for my children and the children of all Colombians to have the change to see it. I hope the guerrilla understands that the time has come to leave this 50-year confrontation behind; that the time has come to change from bullets to votes, from weapons to argumentations; that the time has come for them to continue their struggle, but within democracy.”

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Juan Manuel Santos
Juan Manuel Santos

Juan Manuel Santos is the President of Colombia, born on August 10, 1951. He is known for his role in Colombian politics and his efforts in seeking peace. more

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