The one-month unilateral ceasefire declared by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) entered into effect effect today. The rebel's move was designed to decrease tensions and facilitate the peace process. The FARC has invited international organizations such as the UN to verify its compliance with the truce. President Juan Manuel Santos announced that the government would be taking measures to deescalate the conflict, a move welcomed by civil society. Natalia Margarita reports from Bogota. teleSUR