Thousands of Colombians protested against President Juan Manuel Santos' handling of the peace negotiations with the FARC guerilla group. The protests, fueled largely by former President Álvaro Uribe's social media campaign, expressed concerns about the peace process and demanded 'a country with dignity'.
Uribe, a vocal critic of the negotiations, framed the FARC's recent temporary ceasefire as an ultimatum and accused the guerilla group of responsibility for recent military deaths. He expressed concerns about the terms of the peace negotiations.
Uribe's claims contradict statements from President Santos and the Minister of Defense. The government attributes recent military deaths to accidents, not FARC actions.
The article highlights the declining approval ratings of President Santos, with 66% disapproving of his performance according to a recent Gallup poll. Public opinion regarding the peace process is divided, influenced by the ongoing armed conflict and the complexities of the negotiations, specifically concerning justice for those involved.
The peace negotiations in Havana are currently strained. Negotiations regarding justice for FARC leaders are proving to be a significant point of contention, contributing to the broader unease over the ongoing peace process.