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Colombia’s peace dividend still looks iffy
Colombia is on the verge of settling a devastating civil war that has lasted for half a century. But before President Juan Manuel Santos can cash in his peace dividend, he must kick-start a stagnant economy and win over leftist guerrillas, narco gangs, and an angry right-wing opposition.
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Colombia’s peace dividend still looks iffy
Colombia is on the verge of settling a devastating civil war that has lasted for half a century. But before President Juan Manuel Santos can cash in his peace dividend, he must kick-start a stagnant economy and win over leftist guerrillas, narco gangs, and an angry right-wing opposition.
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