Colombians are celebrating as has finally come to Colombia. Colombia's government signed a peace deal with the group FARC. The deal ends 52 years of , during which 220,000 people died and millions had to leave their . The deal comes after two of talks between the two . Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos called the deal, "the beginning of the to the suffering, pain and of war". A spokesman for the Colombian government said: "The war is over but also there is a new . This agreement opens the door to a more inclusive society." Both sides will now work together for justice for the victims of the conflict and to build a stable and peace.
FARC is the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. It was formed during the Cold War to fight for and workers. It started its against the Colombian government in 1964. It will now take part in the and political process to shape Colombia's . In Bogota, the capital city, thousands of people came out to celebrate the of the peace deal. One Colombian, Orlando Guevara, 57, told the Associated Press news : "I can die in peace because I'll see my country without violence, with a future for my ." The next step is for the Colombian people to vote on the peace deal on the 2nd of October. President Santos said: "It will be the important election of our ."
