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Santos to be sworn in as Colombia's president

Aug 07, 2014, 2:26 AM EDT
Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos addresses a press conference at Narino presidential palace in Bogota.
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Foreign delegations from 73 countries have arrived in Colombia for the inauguration of President Juan Manuel Santos. President Santos was re-elected to a second term in June. His victory was a resounding vote of confidence for the peace process he started with left-wing Farc rebels in November 2012. Colombia has suffered more than five decades of conflict which has led to more than 200,000 deaths.
Background:
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to be sworn in [BBC]
Colombia’s Santos takes office hoping to end 50 years of violence [Miami Herald]

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