Why Is It That the Current Administration Under President Santos

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is it that the current administration under President Santos has ignored the ELN's wishes to join current peace negotiations?

• A) The ELN is a very powerful terrorist organization and he fears "negotiations" with them may turn hostile.
• B) Columbian citizens see ELN as an extremist organization and everything they want is seen in many places as "stupid."
• C) President Santos does not negotiate with drug organizations.
• D) President Santos views them as less of a threat than FARC.

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