But some analysts expect the FARC will have a difficult time garnering a half-million votes, which will probably equate to about 3% of the 15 million votes expected to be cast, assuming that voter turnout is 50% of the 30 million eligible to cast ballots. It may seem a modest goal, but the former rebels are hampered by serious image problems. FARC battled the government for more than 50 years, and many Colombians have not forgiven the group for innumerable killings and kidnappings.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 28, 2018 03:42 UTC