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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Rodrguez

UNBELIEVABLE: Colombia s government largest remaining rebel group agree to cease fire at talks in cuba - Caught on Camera

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Colombia’s government and the country’s largest remaining guerrilla group declared a cease-fire agreement Friday at talks in Cuba, the latest attempt to resolve a conflict dating back to the 1960s.

The government and the National Liberation Army, or ELN, announced the accord at a ceremony in Havana attended by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, top guerrilla commander Antonio García and Cuban officials. The cease-fire takes effect in phases and goes fully into effect in August.

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