Colombia’s Defense Minister denounces plot to assassinate Gustavo Petro
According to Iván Velásquez, the information about a possible attack against Gustavo Petro was provided by the US embassy. This is not the first time that the security of national government officials has been compromised.
Colombian paramilitaries assassinate community leader Narciso Beleño
The assassination of the renowned leader has shone a light on the presence of paramilitary groups in Colombian territory
ELN Commander Pablo Beltrán discusses the road to peace in Colombia
The guerrilla commander spoke about how paramilitarism and US imperialism serve as major obstacles to true peace in Colombia
Colombian government and ELN agree to extend bilateral ceasefire
The sixth cycle of talks was held in Havana, Cuba and further advanced the commitment of the two parts towards lasting peace
Colombian Indigenous and social organizations march against violence in Bogotá
The protesters also expressed support for the various social reforms presented by the Gustavo Petro government in the Congress that seek to transform the social reality of Colombia
Retired Colombian military officers confess to massacring innocent civilians
A total of 24 people, including retired military officers, government officials and civilians, publicly pleaded guilty of massacring about 300 innocent people in the Casanare department of Colombia, then framing them to government authorities as guerrilla fighters killed in combat to obtain rewards
Colombian government and ELN conclude fourth round of peace talks, agree to create humanitarian zones
The government and the ELN reached an agreement on the creation of three humanitarian zones to alleviate the situation of communities affected by the internal armed conflict
The struggle for peace and true democracy in Colombia
Antonio García of the National Liberation Army in conversation with Cuban magazine La Tizza on the peace process and major obstacles
Colombia achieves milestone in peace process as right-wing intensifies destabilization campaign
The historic ceasefire between the government and the ELN coincided with a fresh destabilization campaign against the Gustavo Petro government
Paramilitary violence takes more lives in Colombia
During the past week, one Indigenous leader, one social leader, one former member of the FARC were assassinated, and three people were killed in a new massacre
Colombian government and ELN halt offensive operations ahead of ceasefire
The cessation of offensive operations was agreed upon in June during the third round of peace negotiations between the Colombian government and the ELN in Havana, Cuba. It comes ahead of a 180-day truce that will take effect on August 3
Colombian government and ELN reach historic agreement on bilateral ceasefire
Agreement on the long-awaited truce was reached during the third round of peace talks between the Gustavo Petro government and the ELN guerrilla group in Havana, Cuba
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