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Alvaro Reba, a former Colombian president, is making a political comeback by running for Senator. His campaign criticizes his successor, Manuel Santos, for undermining hardline policies against FARC rebels, leading to increased insecurity and kidnappings. Reba opposes peace negotiations in Cuba that might grant political representation to FARC members, advocating for peace with authority instead. Despite high popularity, Reba cannot run for president again but hopes his new party, the Democratic Center, will influence peace talks. If successful, Reba could become a significant opposition figure, shifting the political landscape where the left has been the main opposition.

What is Alvaro Reba's main criticism of his successor, Manuel Santos?

• Santos increased taxes significantly.

• Santos improved relations with neighboring countries.

• Santos undermined hardline policies against FARC rebels.

• Santos focused too much on economic reforms.

What is one of the proposals in the peace negotiations with FARC?

• To provide FARC members with political representation.

• To increase military action against FARC.

• To offer financial compensation to FARC leaders.

• To relocate FARC members to another country.

How do many of Reba's supporters feel about the peace negotiations?

• They are indifferent to the outcome.

• They fully support the current peace talks.

• They want peace with authority, not just on paper.

• They believe dialogue is the best solution.

What is Alvaro Reba's hope for his new party, the Democratic Center?

• To gain enough seats in Congress to influence peace negotiations.

• To merge with the ruling party.

• To win the presidential election.

• To focus solely on economic policies.

What do polls indicate about the Colombian public's view on peace talks?

• Most Colombians prefer military action over peace talks.

• Most Colombians are unaware of the peace talks.

• Most Colombians are against the peace talks.

• Most Colombians want to give peace talks a chance.