VOICED : FARC anuncia que mantendra tregua

A delegation from the Frente Amplio por la Paz met with FARC negotiators to discuss peace in Colombia. FARC confirmed their commitment to an indefinite unilateral truce despite provocations. The delegation urged the Colombian government to take reciprocal actions to silence arms and work towards a bilateral ceasefire. The Frente Amplio is monitoring the truce, which began on December 20, but the government, led by Juan Manuel Santos, has not joined, citing concerns that rebels might use a bilateral ceasefire to strengthen militarily.

What was the main purpose of the meeting between the Broad Front for Peace and FARC negotiators?

• To plan a military strategy

• To confirm the commitment to an indefinite unilateral truce

• To discuss economic policies

• To negotiate trade agreements

How did the FARC-EP peace delegation respond to the request to maintain the truce?

• They responded positively despite provocations

• They ignored the request

• They demanded more conditions

• They rejected the request

What action is expected from the Colombian president according to the FARC-EP?

• To negotiate trade deals

• To take steps towards silencing all weapons

• To implement new economic policies

• To increase military operations

What does the Broad Front demand from the government to extend the ceasefire?

• To withdraw from peace talks

• To impose economic sanctions

• To adopt reciprocal behaviors and take necessary actions

• To increase military presence

Why did the government not join the unilateral truce initiated by FARC?

• They had other priorities

• They feared rebels would use it to strengthen militarily

• They were negotiating with another group

• They were not informed about it