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In heart of Colombian conflict zone, peace seen with skepticism

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Residents of the Planadas area in Colombia, where the FARC rebel movement was born, say they only expect "more bloodshed later", even after the historic peace deal signed by guerrilla rebels and the Colombian government this week.

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