Former Guerilla Fighters Bring Tourism to the Jungle
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The rainforest and mountains in southern Colombia are home to stunning scenery and unique species. But for decades tourists weren't able to go there because of the armed conflict. Now former FARC guerrillas have become tour guides and are teaching others about the land that used to be their refuge. Michelle Begue reports.
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