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Iván Cepeda Castro
Iván Cepeda Left-wing Historic Pact wins Colombian legislative elections but fails to secure a majority

The legislative elections also clearly marked out the electoral map ahead of the presidential elections in May.

Colombian guerrilla group ELN declares temporary unilateral ceasefire

The ceasefire is set to last from December 24 until January 2, 2023 “to create an atmosphere of peace” over Christmas and New Year. The announcement comes just days after the conclusion of the first round of peace talks between the ELN and the Colombian government