The Colombian government has worked since 2012 on a peace process with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) to bring an end to the armed conflict that has lasted over 50 years. A final agreement to end the conflict and build a lasting peace was signed on September 26th, 2016, but was not ratified by Colombians on a plebiscite vote held on October 2nd, 2016. In this event, we will discuss the development process that lead to the peace agreement, the available alternatives as well as the next steps for the country, and the possible impacts of this situation on the region.

Juan Fernando Londoño is a member of the government team that negotiated the second point of the peace agreement with the FARC, and has been acting as an external consultant for the overall process. He has served as Deputy Interior Minister between 2011 and 2012, and as a governor in charge of several Colombian departments (provinces). He is currently the director of the Centre for Analysis and Public Affairs, a consulting firm dedicated to the promotion of better relationships between the public and the private sectors.