The new accord introduces some 50 changes intended to assuage critics led by still-powerful former president Alvaro Uribe. BOGOTA—Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos signed a new peace agreement with the country’s largest rebel movement on Thursday, aiming to end a half century of hostilities. Santos this week held an emergency meeting with his Cabinet and U.N. officials to discuss the murders, taking an opportunity to reinforce his message that peace can’t wait. There’s no time to lose,” Santos said in a televised address announcing Thursday’s ceremony with less than 40 hours of anticipation. Once signed, Santos will introduce the accord to Congress, where a solid majority in support of peace is expected to ratify it as early as next week.

Source: thestar November 24, 2016 17:50 UTC