The last serious attempt to end Colombia's long civil war was more than a decade ago.
Talks between the government and the Farc rebels eventually broke down after three years.
Ex President Andres Pastrana led the government's failed bid for peace.
(Photo: A rebel of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia,FARC.AP)
Published on Wednesday, 17th October 2012.
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