releases: https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ruben-gallego-congratulates-colombia-reaching-new-peace-deal
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| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ruben-gallego-congratulates-colombia-reaching-new-peace-deal | Rep. Ruben Gallego Congratulates Colombia on Reaching New Peace Deal | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Yesterday, the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) signed a revised peace deal designed to end more than 50 years of violence which has claimed more than 220,000 lives and displaced over 6 million people. An earlier peace deal was unexpectedly rejected by Colombian voters during a national referendum in October. Rep. Ruben Gallego issued the following statement: “I want to congratulate President Juan Manuel Santos for quickly and successfully renegotiating a peace deal that will bring an end to the suffering and violence that the people of Colombia have endured for more than half a century. “The new agreement addresses key concerns of those who opposed the original accord and goes even further to provide reparations to victims. “A successful peace negotiation is a victory for the Colombian people. I remain committed to ensuring that Colombia can continue to count on strong support from Congress as our ally takes critical steps toward a lasting peace.” Congressman Ruben Gallego is the first Colombian-American Member of Congress. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |