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#Colombia the ghosts of war threaten peace

Political uncertainty, the objections towards the peace process and the ghosts of war haunt Colombia today amid revelations that the 'false positives' scandal could repeat itself. Español

#Colombia the ghosts of war threaten peace
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Political uncertainty, the objections towards the peace process and the ghosts of war haunt Colombia.

The country faces the challenge of complying with the peace accords and moving forward if it is to consolidate the post-conflict stage that is yet to occur despite 2 years having passed since the historic agreement was signed by ex-president Juan Manuel Santos, who later won a Nobel Peace Prize.

In the midst of a serious institutional crisis, the current president, Iván Duque, continues to be pulled in both directions by those who disagree with the peace accords, and the pressure of Colombian citizens and the international community.