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“Democracy is like three oxen pulling a plough. The oxen are the independent powers, but you have to walk in the same direction; otherwise, you cannot plough and that is what was happening in Colombia. One ox was walking in one direction, the other in another direction, so the democracy was not working.”

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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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