Colombia: Dramatic Reduction in Violence During Peace Talks

According to the United Nations, levels of violence have decreased in Colombia since the onset of the peace talks between FARC rebels and the government. The lowest levels of violence in the last few years were recorded during the FARC’s unilateral ceasefires, especially the one that was in effect from December 20, 2014 to May 22, 2015. Attacks on the civilian population have decreased, as well as the number of victims from mines and kidnappings. Massive displacement has decreased 27%. teleSUR