Colombia's Santos Names New Cabinet for Peace

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos named a new cabinet Monday to strengthen his government as peace talks with Marxist FARC rebels enter their final phase and as the economy struggles with slumping oil revenue and increasing inflation. Santos said the new lineup would be "a cabinet of peace" and "one that would consolidate the economy." He called on each new minister to help the nation navigate a post-conflict period once there is an end to five decades of war with...

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