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President Juan Manuel Santos in Washington, D.C.

Colombia: Its Transformation and Future Challenges

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2016 / Time: 4:00am - 6:30am 

Center: Applied Conflict Transformation Center

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On February 3, President Santos discussed Colombia's progress in security and governance over the last 15 years. He also reviewed the state of the negotiations with the FARC, the prospects for a country at peace, and the challenges that lie ahead.

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President Santos

The President of Colombia since 2010, Santos previously served as Minister of Defense, Minister of Finance and Minister of Foreign Trade.

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