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THE Colombian peace process was thrown into jeopardy on Thursday when the government withdrew safe passage permits for rebel negotiators.
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) negotiators were banned from visiting the liberation army’s camps as part of their “pedagogy of peace” programme.
Government negotiator Humberto de la Calle announced the move after photos and videos emerged showing Farc envoys — including lead negotiator Ivan Marquez— speaking to armed guerillas in the town of El Conejo in northeastern La Guajira province.
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