Colombia: Senate Passes Bill Mandating Referendum on Peace Deal

The Colombian Senate has passed a bill mandating a referendum on whether or not to implement a final peace agreement between the government and the FARC guerrillas. The measure includes a clause that makes it mandatory for the government to provide financial backing for both the “yes” and “no” campaigns, which will supposedly guarantee the fairness of the process. At least 4.5 million Colombians would have to vote to make the referendum valid. teleSUR