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Tailoring specific messages for different audiences, the campaign stressed what it called impunity for former guerrillas to wealthier sectors of society, while in poorer areas it focused on the fact that demobilised guerrillas would get government subsidies. And while the no vote won, it did so by a tiny majority of a little more than 60, votes, or half a percentage point. The other half of voters who chose to approve their accords made themselves felt on Wednesday night in a massive peaceful march in the capital demanding leaders find a way to maintain peace.

Why referendums are problematic — yet more popular than ever. Read more. A peace deal in Colombia is still possible — as my Northern Ireland experience shows Jonathan Powell. Topics Farc Colombia Americas. Image source, Getty Images. President Juan Manuel Santos centre signed the peace deal with the Farc. Why did Mr Uribe resign? Ivan Cepeda described the case against Mr Uribe as "a very important precedent".

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