The representation of the Colombian rebel forces to the peace talks carried out in Havana today thanked individuals and organizations that praised the rebel''s announcement of an unilateral ceasefire because of the end of the year.
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP), issued the order for a 30-day period to give the Colombian people the opportunity to celebrate these holiday in a peaceful atmosphere and to promote the goodwill of the negotiations.
The recognition of this measure by different social institutions encourage our hopes to reconcile with the government in a country where these kind of decisions are faced with apathy by authorities, the FARC-EP highlighted.
They are waiting for confirmation from former soccer players like Carlos 'El Pibe' Valderrama and Mauricio 'Chicho' Serna. The rebels have also insisted on the female presence in the match , as well as peacemaking facilitators and guarantor countries.
They also expressed interest in including outstanding athletes from the region, like Diego Armando Maradona, to show the issue of peace in Colombia is not only a national matter but one that involves the whole continent.