Professor Myrna Garcia-Calderon
1. How long have you been working in Latin-American politics?
Taught Cornell, Section on Colombia, mix of history, social rights, movement, etc. Over 30 years experience. Ingrid Belancourt kidnapped by FARC, aggressive peace talks
2. Would you describe your current outlook on Colombia's peace deal to be optimistic or worrysome?
drugs-economy-power all connected, optimsitic yet hesitant
4. Do you believe that Juan Manuel Santos was given the Nobel Peace Prize because of his transitional efforts with FARC or is it to convince citizens that he understands how to achieve peace?
Described it as a B+ for effort
5. Growing up, how different were federal-FARC relations Colombia compared to today?
Much more violent, unpredictable
Myrna views this deal and issue's current stance as setting the stage (actors), ELN, FARC, President Santos, U.S. This deal will not end here and will play out through the next several years.