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Colombia's Recent History Quiz
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Colombia's Recent History Quiz

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What was the outcome of the International Court of Justice ruling in 2012 regarding the disputed Caribbean islands?

  • The islands were awarded to Nicaragua
  • The islands were awarded to Colombia (correct)
  • The ruling did not determine ownership of the islands
  • The islands were split between Nicaragua and Colombia
  • When did President Santos win another four-year term in office?

  • 2015
  • 2016
  • 2014 (correct)
  • 2012
  • What did the government and Farc agree to in September 2015?

  • A truth commission
  • A bilateral ceasefire
  • An amnesty law
  • Special courts to try crimes committed during conflict (correct)
  • What did the International Court of Justice rule in 2012?

    <p>That disputed Caribbean islands belong to Colombia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Colombian government and Farc rebels set up special courts to try crimes committed during conflict?

    <p>2015</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the government of Colombia start formal peace talks with the ELN armed group?

    <p>2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened in September 2016?

    <p>The government and Farc signed a peace accord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened in October 2016?

    <p>The government and ELN signed a ceasefire agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened in August 2019?

    <p>Former Farc rebel group commander Ivan Marquez defied the 2016 peace agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Colombian Peace Process

    • The International Court of Justice ruled in 2012 that the disputed Caribbean islands belong to Nicaragua, not Colombia.

    Colombian Presidential Election

    • President Santos won another four-year term in office in 2014.

    Colombian Peace Agreement

    • In September 2015, the government and Farc agreed to set up a truth commission, reparations for victims, and a partial amnesty for former fighters.

    International Rulings

    • In 2012, the International Court of Justice ruled on the disputed Caribbean islands, and in favor of Nicaragua.

    Transitional Justice

    • The Colombian government and Farc rebels set up special courts to try crimes committed during the conflict in 2015.

    Peace Talks with ELN

    • The government of Colombia started formal peace talks with the ELN armed group in 2017.

    Referendum on Peace Deal

    • In September 2016, Colombians rejected the peace deal with Farc in a referendum.

    New Peace Deal

    • In October 2016, the government and Farc agreed to a revised peace deal.

    Ceasefire with ELN

    • In August 2019, the government of Colombia and the ELN agreed to a ceasefire.

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    "Test Your Knowledge of Colombia's Recent History: From FARC Ceasefire to Presidential Elections" - Explore key events in Colombia's recent history, from the FARC rebel group declaring a ceasefire to President Santos winning a second term in office. Test your knowledge of the International Court of Justice's ruling on disputed islands and maritime borders, and discover the latest developments in Colombia's political landscape. Challenge yourself with this engaging quiz and become an expert on Colombia's recent past.

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