I would not be surprised if Uribe pressed for an agreement with the FARC on his own terms, one that is acceptable to most Colombians. In this way he would wrest credit for being the peacemaker from Santos. Nothing would make him happier. Egos and petty politics will have a great deal to do with how this all works out.
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