Why did Colombian voters reject the FARC peace deal?

Name: Why did Colombian voters reject the FARC peace deal?
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P494S
Description: In a surprise vote, the Colombian people narrowly rejected the peace deal with guerilla group FARC that would have ended Latin America’s longest running conflict. After the vote, Colombia’s president and the top FARC commander both appealed for calm and reiterated their support for peace. William Brangham speaks with Bernard Aronson, U.S. Special Envoy for Colombian Peace Process.

Clip: 10/03/2016 | 8m 14s

In a surprise vote, the Colombian people narrowly rejected the peace deal with guerilla group FARC that would have ended Latin America’s longest running conflict. After the vote, Colombia’s president and the top FARC commander both appealed for calm and reiterated their support for peace. William Brangham speaks with Bernard Aronson, U.S. Special Envoy for Colombian Peace Process.

Aired: 10/03/16

Expired: 11/02/16

Rating: NR

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