Talks between Bogota and the country's second-largest left-wing rebel group could be on the way.

President Juan Manuel Santos is attempting to enhance his security credentials ahead of the 2014 election.

The central government will not allow such an important industry to falter.

Even if Bogota and FARC make peace, it will be hard to stop the violence in Colombia.

A new agreement could end a decades-old rebellion that has marginalized the political left.

Amid high demands and continued rebel attacks, Colombia has been courting Brazil to join the negotiations.

The Oct. 7 presidential election could change the country and its ties with Colombia and Cuba.

Colombia will invest billions over the next 10 years to overhaul its transportation infrastructure.

The Geopolitical Calendar is an internal Stratfor document listing significant meetings and events for the next week.

While prospects for an agreement with the rebel groups have improved, peace may prove elusive.