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Colombia given second chance at a peace deal

The Colombian government and the FARC on Saturday signed a modified peace deal, six weeks after the initial deal was rejected through a national referendum. 
The modified agreement has omitted some controversial benefits initially given to the FARC, such as a provision guaranteeing FARC’s political wing 16 seats in Congress over an eight-year period. 
Former Colombian president, Alvaro Uribe, is calling for an opportunity for critics and war victims to examine the new agreement. However, current President, Juan Manuel Santos, aims to move quickly with the deal – seeking to get approval through the pro-government Colombian Congress, rather than through another referendum. 

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