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Colombia’s ELN rebels announce Christmas truce
2 days, 12 hours ago

Colombia’s ELN rebels announce Christmas truce

Associated Press  

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group announced a unilateral truce on Sunday, to last until Jan. 3, the first since the previous ceasefire broke down in August. Colombian President Gustavo Petro shared the truce announcement on his X account, with a message saying that “the end of war, is the nation’s goal for 2025.” The group, known in …

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Colombia suspends ceasefire with faction of ex-FARC rebels following attack on Indigenous community
9 months, 1 week ago

Colombia suspends ceasefire with faction of ex-FARC rebels following attack on Indigenous community

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday suspended a ceasefire with one of a handful of armed groups with which he hoped to negotiate peace accords, saying its fighters violated the truce by attacking an Indigenous community. Indigenous leaders in the war-torn western region of Cauca said an attack by the dissident group Saturday wounded at least three …

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Colombian president’s statements on Gaza jeopardize close military ties with Israel
1 year, 2 months ago

Colombian president’s statements on Gaza jeopardize close military ties with Israel

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Escalating tensions between Colombia and Israel over the Gaza war could undo decades of close military ties between them and hamper Colombia’s ability to fight drug traffickers and rebels, security analysts say. Analysts in Bogota say that the suspension could jeopardize several contracts, including a $5 million deal between Colombia’s Defense Ministry and Israeli company IAI to …

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Colombian president's statements on Gaza jeopardize close military ties with Israel
1 year, 2 months ago

Colombian president's statements on Gaza jeopardize close military ties with Israel

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Analysts in Bogota say that …

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Colombia, ELN rebels begin six-month ceasefire
1 year, 4 months ago

Colombia, ELN rebels begin six-month ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

Ceasefire, set to run for 180 days, marks largest victory so far in President Gustavo Petro’s ‘total peace’ plan. A six-month ceasefire between the Colombian government and the country’s largest remaining armed rebel group has entered into force, in the largest victory for President Gustavo Petro in his push to end decades of armed conflict. “The ELN central command orders …

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‘Hopeful but sceptical’: Colombia prepares for ceasefire with ELN rebels
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Hopeful but sceptical’: Colombia prepares for ceasefire with ELN rebels

Al Jazeera  

Bogota, Colombia – Gustavo Petro took office almost exactly one year ago on a promise to bring “total peace” to Colombia by negotiating directly with the armed groups that have sowed violence across the country for decades. On Monday, the ELN released a public statement that said all of its battalions will abide by the ceasefire deal that its central …

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Colombia’s FARC rebel faction ready for ‘peace talks’
1 year, 8 months ago

Colombia’s FARC rebel faction ready for ‘peace talks’

Al Jazeera  

The Estado Mayor Central armed group, a FARC breakaway organisation, says it is ready to engage in peace talks with the government on May 16. An armed faction of Colombia’s disbanded FARC rebels has said they are ready to engage in peace talks with the government next month in what could mark a turning point for leftist President Gustavo Petro’s …

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Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico
1 year, 10 months ago

Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Colombia’s government and its largest remaining rebel group met in Mexico City on Monday to resume peace talks aimed at resolving a conflict dating back to the 1960s. not temporary truces.” Pablo Beltrán, the rebels’ chief negotiator, said the talks were aimed at a “temporary, nationwide cease-fire” and that any agreement should include “an alternative anti-drug policy …

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Colombia peace talks with ELN rebels resume amid tensions
1 year, 10 months ago

Colombia peace talks with ELN rebels resume amid tensions

Al Jazeera  

Doubts are growing ahead of new round of negotiations, but experts say effort remains ‘best choice among bad options’. “Residents in militarised conflict areas ask, ‘If there is a ceasefire, why are there still soldiers and tanks in my community?” ‘Total peace’ Violence in Colombia has risen in recent years, particularly in rural areas, despite a 2016 peace accord that …

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Colombia, ELN rebels conclude first round of ‘successful’ talks
2 years ago

Colombia, ELN rebels conclude first round of ‘successful’ talks

Al Jazeera  

While no ceasefire was reached, the two sides agree to provide ’emergency care’ in violence-hit regions starting next month. Since taking office in August, Colombia’s left-wing President Gustavo Petro has vowed to negotiate with armed groups to try to bring an end to the armed conflict that has killed more than 450,000 people. Colombia’s Defence Minister Ivan Velasquez said on …

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Colombian government, left-wing ELN rebels launch new peace talks
2 years, 1 month ago

Colombian government, left-wing ELN rebels launch new peace talks

Al Jazeera  

New left-wing president and former rebel Gustavo Petro pushed to resume dialogue to end 60 years of war. The Colombian government and the left-wing National Liberation Army, the country’s largest remaining rebel group, launched new peace talks in neighbouring Venezuela aimed at ending nearly 60 years of conflict. The push for the talks, which resumed on Monday after they were …

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Fighting between armed groups leaves 18 dead in Colombia
2 years, 1 month ago

Fighting between armed groups leaves 18 dead in Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Deadly fighting in southwest Colombia comes ahead of peace talks between National Liberation Army rebels and Gustavo Petro’s government. The fighting involved rebel dissidents who rejected a 2016 peace agreement between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia and the government, and a criminal band that calls itself “Comandos de la Frontera” or “Border Commandos”. Negotiators from Petro’s government will resume …

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Colombian officials met FARC dissidents, president’s tweet shows
2 years, 3 months ago

Colombian officials met FARC dissidents, president’s tweet shows

Al Jazeera  

Gov’t representatives have met with members of an armed group that grew out of demobilised FARC rebels, photos show. Colombian government representatives have met with members of an armed group that grew out of the demobilised FARC rebels, photos tweeted by President Gustavo Petro have shown. On his Twitter account, Petro published two photos on Sunday that appeared to show …

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