Colombia: Historical peace agreement with FARC rebels

Colombia: Historical peace agreement with FARC rebels

The Colombian government and the guerrillas FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) Cuba concluded a historic agreement for the permanent end of conflict 52 years left behind hundreds of thousands of victims.

After nearly four years of peace negotiations in Havana, the sides agreed on a final, comprehensive and definitive agreement "to be put to a referendum on October 2 before entering into force.

The agreement on the six points of the negotiating agenda aims to "put an end to an armed conflict more than 50 years" refers to a text signed by negotiators. It also marks the formal completion of the negotiations held in 2012 in Havana under the auspices of Cuba and Norway.

"We can now declare that the weapons of battle is over and begins that of ideas," he said after announcing the chief negotiator and second in command of FARC Ivan Marquez indicating the future conversion of the guerrilla organization into a political movement.

From Bogota, the President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos welcomed with "deep emotion and great joy" the conclusion of the agreement and the end of "the tragedy of war."

"Colombians, the decision is in your hands," he said assuring his countrymen that the referendum will be "the most important" vote of their lives.

In Colombia, the statement made in Cuba accompanied by joy events. "This made it! The did it!", Shouted enthusiastically citizens of Bogota who had taken to the streets.