Colombian government, rebels resume peace talks in Mexico Colombia’s government and its largest remaining rebel group have met in Mexico City to resume peace talks The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023
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 · Feb 13, 2023
Fighting in Colombia leaves at least 10 dead Fighting in an area key to drug trafficking in southeastern Colombia left at least nine rebels from the National Liberation Army (ELN) and one Marine dead, the country's navy said on Monday. Reuters · Jan 31, 2023
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 · Jan 21, 2023
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 · Jan 13, 2023
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. Reuters · Jan 10, 2023
The quirky new cafe in an old toilet block that sells samosa burgers Indulge opened its doors just before Christmas, but its owner said: "I have had people come in and say 'where are the toilets'." Wales Online · Jan 7, 2023
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 · Jan 4, 2023
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 · Jan 3, 2023
We tried the Edinburgh cafe that looks like the inside of a Barbie dreamhouse Opening on December 9, EL&N chose Edinburgh’s new shopping hotspot for their latest cafe, with venues already popular in the likes of London and Dubai. Edinburgh Live · Dec 26, 2022
The 10 Edinburgh bars and restaurants we can't wait to try in 2023 With the new year just around the corner, we've picked out a whole host of new bars and restaurants in the capital that are sure to have people excited and we can't wait to try out. Edinburgh Live · Dec 25, 2022
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 · Dec 19, 2022
Edinburgh TikToker slams £7 frappe she could 'make herself' at Instagrammable cafe Olivia Yasmin has advised fellow capital foodies to save their money and go elsewhere than EL&N Café in the city centre. The plush eatery opened less than two weeks ago. Edinburgh Live · Dec 19, 2022
Colombian government calls on rebel group to suspend planned armed strike Colombia's government on Wednesday called on the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group to suspend a so-called armed strike planned for the northwest of the country, after advocacy group Human Rights Watch warned the ELN may conduct a strike later this week. Reuters · Dec 14, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022 Mexico to host next round of Colombian peace talks The Colombian government and the nation’s largest remaining rebel group said on Tuesday that they will continue to stage peace talks in Mexico, following three weeks of negotiations in Venezuela that have only yielded modest results
Reuters · Dec 12, 2022 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.
Edinburgh Live · Dec 8, 2022 Incredible new Edinburgh pink 'Instagrammable' cafe opens at St James Quarter EL&N have confirmed they will be opening their new site in the capital's city centre this week, with their all-pink decor and impressive food menu to be quite the talking point.
Reuters · Nov 25, 2022 Colombia, ELN rebels invite three more countries to help with peace talks Colombia's government and leftist guerrilla group the National Liberation Army (ELN) said on Friday they have agreed to invite Brazil, Chile and Mexico as so-called guarantor countries in peace talks that seek to end nearly 60 years of conflict.
Reuters · Nov 21, 2022 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 · Nov 21, 2022 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
Edinburgh Live · Nov 21, 2022 Edinburgh shopping centre to get plush new café dubbed 'world's most Instagrammable' The plush café chain, who were only founded five years ago yet own branches all over the world, are to take up residence at St James Quarter just in time for the festivities
France 24 · Nov 12, 2022 Colombian President Gustavo Petro: ‘The war on drugs was a failure’ The war against drugs has killed more than a million people in Latin America without denting the power of drug trafficking mafias, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro tells FRANCE 24 and RFI in a wide-ranging interview that also touches on the war in Ukraine, the climate emergency and the tentative peace…
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022 Colombia's President promises to deepen ties with Venezuela The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela have met and say they will improve trade and security cooperation, as both countries seek to normalize relations following the election of Colombia’s first leftist leader
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022 Support for Venezuela's opposition is dwindling at OAS Venezuela’s opposition has suffered a rebuff as 19 members of the Organization of American States backed a proposal to remove its envoy from the regional forum for political and economic issues
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 Colombia and ELN rebels to restart peace talks Delegates of Colombia’s government and the nation’s largest remaining guerrilla group announced that they will restart peace talks that were suspended in 2018