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Colombia’s fragile peace process in danger as guerrilla violence rises

Colombia has experienced an upsurge in political and criminal violence over the past few months. In late February, the National Liberation Army (ELN) leftist guerrilla insurgent group carried out four bombings in Cúcuta, a city on the border with Venezuela. Several people were left injured by the attacks, and 1,200…

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Colombian Guerrillas Warn Of 'Total War' As Peace Plan Falters

Commanders from Colombia's National Liberation Army guerrilla group have vowed to repel a government counteroffensive in the country's northeast, warning that years of "total peace" risk turning into "total war."

International Business Times

United States Removes Cuba From List Of Countries 'Not Cooperating Fully' Against Terrorism

The State Department noted that Cuba was added to the list in 2022 after the South American country refused to talk with Colombia over extradition of members of the National Liberation Army group, also known as ELN.

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Colombia And ELN Rebels Announce Ceasefire Extension

The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group on Tuesday announced a six-month extension to a ceasefire in effect since August, with the ELN agreeing to suspend kidnappings for ransom.

International Business Times

Colombian Government, ELN Rebels Resume Peace Talks In Havana

Colombia's government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group started a sixth round of peace talks Monday, seeking to agree in Cuba on an extension of a ceasefire that expires next week.

International Business Times

Liverpool loses 3-2 to Toulouse in Europa League but Luis Díaz is relieved as his father is released by kidnappers

Luis Díaz's father was freed from kidnappers hours before Liverpool's 3-2 loss to Toulouse in the Europa League. Díaz had appealed for his father's release after scoring in a Premier League match. Aron Dønnum and Thijs Dallinga scored for Toulouse, while Cristian Cásseres, Frank Magri, Diogo Jota and Jarell Quansah…

The Hindu

Father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz released after his kidnapping in Colombia by ELN guerrillas

Colombia’s government has announced that the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz has been released 12 days after his kidnapping in northern Colombia by members of the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, or ELN

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Luis Diaz’s father kidnapped by ELN guerrillas, says Colombian government

Colombia’s government says the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, known as ELN, has kidnapped the father of Liverpool and Colombian national soccerteam striker Luis Díaz

The Independent UK

ELN guerrillas kidnapped Luis Diaz’s father, says Colombian government

Colombia’s government says the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, known as ELN, has kidnapped the father of Liverpool and Colombian national soccerteam striker Luis Díaz

The Independent UK

Colombia's government says ELN guerrillas kidnapped the father of Liverpool striker Luis Díaz

Colombia’s government says the guerrilla group National Liberation Army, known as ELN, has kidnapped the father of Liverpool and Colombian national soccerteam striker Luis Díaz

The Independent UK

Colombian rebel leader says peace talks are 'on pause'

Colombian rebel leader Pablo Beltran says peace talks between his National Liberation Army and the government have been put “on pause” due to remarks made last week by President Gustavo Petro

The Independent UK

Colombia ELN guerrilla group warns of peace talks 'crisis'

Colombian leftwing guerrilla group the National Liberation Army (ELN) on Monday said peace talks with the government were in crisis due to comments made by Colombia's President Gustavo Petro.

Reuters

Spain expresses backing for Colombia peace plan

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has given his full backing to Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s peace plan aimed at reaching a cease-fire with National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla organization

The Independent UK

Colombia expects talks with FARC dissidents within weeks-peace official

Colombia's government expects to begin talks within weeks with two dissident groups founded by former FARC rebels who reject that group's 2016 peace deal, the country's top peace official said.

Reuters

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Colombia, ELN rebels resume peace talks in Mexico after ceasefire confusion

Colombia's government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group resumed peace talks in Mexico City on Monday after a temporary halt caused by a misunderstanding over a mooted ceasefire.

Reuters

Colombia, ELN rebels to resume peace talks in Mexico in February

Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group said on Saturday they will resume peace talks in Mexico next month, overcoming a recent impasse after the government recently declared and then called off a bilateral ceasefire.

Reuters

At least 11 die in Colombia as ELN rebels clash with dissident ex-FARC fighters

At least 11 fighters have been killed during clashes in northeast Colombia between dissident former members of the now-demobilized FARC guerrilla movement and National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels, the army said on Thursday.

Reuters

Colombia, ELN rebels likely to hold emergency meeting in Caracas-negotiator

Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group could hold an emergency meeting in Caracas as early as this week, the head of the government negotiating team said on Tuesday.

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Colombia suspends ceasefire with ELN after rebel group rejects effort

Colombia called off a ceasefire with the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels on Wednesday, in an about-face after the left-wing guerrilla group said it had not agreed to halt fighting.

Reuters

Colombia's ELN rebels say they have not agreed to ceasefire

A ceasefire announced over the weekend by Colombian President Gustavo Petro is a proposal to be discussed at peace negotiations and is not in force, the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Colombia ELN leftist guerrilla group declares Christmas ceasefire

Colombian leftist guerrilla group the National Liberation Army (ELN) on Monday declared a nine-day unilateral ceasefire over the Christmas period, as part of a bid to support peace talks with the Andean country's government, which urged other illegal armed groups to follow suit.

Reuters

Colombia's government, ELN guerrillas complete first round of talks

Representatives of Colombia's government and of the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas completed the first round of peace talks in Venezuela's capital Caracas on Monday, with the next round of negotiations to take place in Mexico.

Reuters

Colombia, ELN rebels start peace talks, hoping to end six decades of war

Negotiators from the Colombian government and leftist guerrilla group the National Liberation Army (ELN) began peace talks on Monday, the first major step in President Gustavo Petro's efforts to end nearly 60 years of war.

The Independent UK

Colombian government, guerrilla group resume peace talks

The Colombian government and the South American country’s largest remaining guerrilla group are set to resume peace negotiations, breaking a roughly four-year hiatus during which the rebels have expanded the territory where they operate

Reuters

Colombia peace process must solve causes of conflict - ELN rebel commander

The top commander of Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group, which is exploring a resumption of peace talks with the leftist government, told Reuters any process must seek profound change for all of society and not political power for a few guerrilla commanders.

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