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
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
Colombian government and ELN to hold third round of peace talks in Cuba
The delegations of the Colombian government and the ELN are expected to reach crucial agreements on a bilateral ceasefire and participation of civil society groups in the peace process
Colombian president announces peace talks with FARC dissident group
The Estado Mayor Central is the second irregular armed group with which the Colombian government will seek peace. The Gustavo Petro government is already in peace talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerilla group.
Colombian government and ELN conclude second round of peace talks
During the second round of peace talks, the Colombian government and the ELN agreed on a six-point definitive agenda that will guide the following stages of the negotiation process
Leftist vice-presidential candidate Francia Márquez threatened amid campaign rally in Colombia
The Historic Pact presidential ticket, with Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez, is favored to win the upcoming presidential elections on May 29, but the candidates have faced several threats to their lives
Gustavo Petro back on the campaign trail with enhanced security after death threats
The progressive Historic Pact presidential ticket with Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez is leading the voting intention for the upcoming presidential elections in Colombia on May 29. The duo has received various death threats since March
64 activists have been assassinated in Colombia in the first four months of 2022
According to INDEPAZ, in addition to the assassination of 64 social activists and 18 ex-combatants, 37 massacres have also been recorded in the first four months of this year
Progressive presidential ticket Petro-Márquez receives death threats in Colombia
In addition to the presidential candidate Gustavo Petro and the vice-presidential candidate Francia Márquez, 18 other political and social leaders, associated with the left-wing Historic Pact coalition, were also threatened
Vice-presidential candidate Francia Márquez receives death threats
The Historic Pact presidential ticket with Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez is favored to win the upcoming presidential elections in Colombia, according to latest opinion polls
Assassinations of Colombian social leaders shake communities
According to the Institute of Development and Peace Studies (INDEPAZ), during the past week, five social activists and two former combatants of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerilla group were assassinated in the country
Colombia reports the fourth massacre of 2022
On Sunday, the Institute of Development and Peace Studies (INDEPAZ) reported that two massacres took place in less than 24 hours in the country
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