Peace Process Begins Between Colombian State and FARC Dissidents

A ceasefire has been agreed between the Colombian government and the Estado Mayor Central (EMC), the largest faction group of the FARC dissidents who rejected the 2016 peace deal. The ceasefire is set to be put in place on October 16, but all offensive operations between the two groups were suspended at midnight on October 8 starting the exploratory process before formal peace talks begin on the 16th. This is part of President Petro's wider project of 'Total Peace' which looks to end the continual violence in Colombia.