The second season of Colombian drug crime drama “Narcos” coincides with Bogota and Marxist FARC rebels reaching a final peace deal to end a five-decade war which once took the resource-rich country to the brink of collapse. Francis Maguire reports.
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Colombian govt and FARC reach deal to end five decades long civil war
Colombian government and Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia reach deal to end half-century of bloodshed.
Colombia’s Miss Universe declines invitation to meet with FARC rebels
Upon her return to her home country, Colombia’s Miss Universe says she will not meet with FARC rebels and will leave the peace process with the Marxist group to the government and president Juan Manuel Santos.
Beauty and politics don’t mix for Miss Universe
(R Reports) – Upon returning home to Colombia, the reigning Miss Universe gets a warm welcome from President Juan Manuel Santos.
At a press conference, Santos describes 22-year-old pageant winner, Paulina Vega, as an inspiration for his country.
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