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At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as ELN peace talks fail
Attacks by rebel ELN fighters in the Catatumbo region have forced thousands of people to flee the area.
Can Colombia’s talks with the Comuneros del Sur help achieve ‘total peace’?
Government talks with armed groups have stalled. Experts say a smaller-scale ‘territorial’ approach might be the answer.
Former paramilitary leader returned to Colombia following US jailing
Officials hope Salvatore Mancuso will reveal information about hundreds of murders and forced disappearances.
Colombia agrees with ELN rebel group to extend truce
The two sides have agreed to extend a landmark deal struck in August that expired last week.
Amid uptick in kidnappings, Colombian family receives ‘biggest gift of all’
Colombia has experienced a surge in kidnappings in 2023, but negotiations with armed groups might herald a breakthrough.
Her son was killed by the Colombian military. Now, she’s getting an apology
Defence Minister Ivan Velasquez has apologised to families of 19 civilians killed by soldiers under false pretenses.
Colombian ELN ceasefire raises concerns over limits to violence
The agreement is a milestone for the Colombian government, though doubts remain over its ability to reduce violence.
Colombian gang leaders announce talks to address urban violence
Colombia’s government seeks to draw urban criminal networks into disarmament talks as it pursues ‘total peace’.
Colombia and ELN rebel group sign ceasefire agreement
The agreement is a significant success for President Gustavo Petro’s agenda of ‘total peace’ after previous setbacks.
Colombia suspends rebel ceasefire after Indigenous teens killed
The decision targets members of the Estado Mayor Central rebel group after reports of minors being forcibly recruited.
