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Colombia to make VP history in bidding two black women

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Colombians vote in run-off election to choose new president. Petro has chosen Francia Marquez, 40, as his running mate.  Marquez is the first woman of African descent to hold the position. She has embraced the anti-corruption message trumpeted by presidential hopeful Javier Hernandez. Colombia will have a black woman vice president for the first time, … Read more

Colombian rebels announce presidential election ceasefire

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Colombia’s last recognized rebel group called a 10-day truce on Monday to allow for calm presidential elections later this month. Colombians head to the polls on May 29 with leftist former guerrilla Gustavo Petro the favorite. “We are declaring a ceasefire from 0:00 on May 25 until 24:00 on June 3, so that those that … Read more