Wilson Center Congratulates President of Colombia Juan Manuel Santos for Nobel Peace Prize
Wilson Center Experts Available for Interviews about President Santos and his tireless work for peace in Colombia.
Wilson Center Experts Available for Interviews
The Wilson Center is thrilled at the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize award to President Juan Manuel Santos for his tireless efforts for peace in Colombia.
"The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos recognizes and validates his dogged effort, against significant odds, to bring Colombia’s 52-year war with the FARC to an end."
-Cynthia Arnson
Director of the Latin American Program and expert on the Colombia peace process
Contact Ryan McKenna for any interview requests.
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