Why Colombians voted 'No' to peace deal The city of Medellin is a stronghold of the 'No' vote that narrowly derailed the Colombian government's planned peace accord aiming to end a 52-year conflict with the FARC rebels. Voters here explain why they rejected the historic deal in Sunday's referendum, saying the agreement made at peace talks in Havana was too soft on the FARC after its campaign of violence. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES