According to Colombian political analyst Álvaro Villarraga, the unilateral and indefinite ceasefire declared by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the release of captured soldier Carlos Becerra reaffirm the guerrillas' willingness to eliminate any obstacle that might stand in the way of achieving a peace agreement. This, coupled with the government's willingness to end the armed conflict, bring optimism and hope to Colombian society. teleSUR
