Semana magazine reports a plummeting support for the peace process. |
For the past year, the government-FARC negotiations in Havana have barely advanced - and then came the FARC's massacre of 10 soldiers in El Cauca.
Pessimism surges. |
Altogether 69% of Colombians now feel pessimistic about the negotiations, while only 29% express optimism.
Undoubtedly, Santos will persevere with the negotiations. After all, they got him reelected and will define his legacy (and even his family's).
While Santos' support falls, that of ex-Pres. Alvaro Uribe, leader of the opposition in Congress and fervent critic of the negotiations, has surged to 57%.
However, if opposition keeps rising, will the results have any legitimacy? Can the resulting agreement be ratified by Congress, a referendum or even a Constitutional Convention?
Support drops. |
Two-thirds of Colombians want deadlines on the negotiations. |
Almost 90% want the guerrillas to go to prison. |
Tough times for Santos. |
Gran Encuesta Colombia Opina: favorabilidad de Santos cayó al 29%
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By Mike Ceaser, of Bogotá Bike Tours
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