Colombia is in the midst of historic negotiations to end its bloody internal armed conflict. Despite some obstacles, there is reason to believe the peace talks between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) can end Latin America’s longest conflict. Yet the mere existence of talks—monumental as they are—does not guarantee peace in Colombia. A lasting peace will require international pressure to reach an agreement at the table, and most importantly, implement that agreement on the ground.
