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U.S. on FARC Deal: ‘Difficult decisions are going to have to be taken’

By Franco Ordoñez

“[Trump’s victory] will energize politicians tapping into a traditional strain of anti-Washington feelings in Mexico,” points out AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth. 

WASHINGTON –The United States has pledged its support behind Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos efforts to continue peace negotiations with the leftist rebels, but noted “difficult decisions” were ahead.

…Eric Farnsworth, vice president of the Washington-based Council of the Americas, expects Washington will “take a deep breath” before engaging again on the issues. He expects U.S. leadership will work to maintain gains from the negotiations and keep the momentum going.

Kirby noted Santos, FARC leader Rodrigo Londono and former President Alvaro Uribe, who led the opposition campaign, have all indicated their commitment to continue seeking a peaceful solution to their differences….

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