The FARC, Colombia's second-worst terrorist group, has reached a peace agreement in principle with the state.

The end of the guerrilla war between the FARC and the state would be a step forward, but I have to wonder what effect this will have on the fight against the Colombia's principal terrorist group, the right-wing paramilitares, which was closely associated with the previous president Alvaro Horrible.

Also, I am concerned that boosting President Santos might hurt the chances for electing a president that will tear up the unjust free exploitation treaty with the US.