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Colombian Defense Minister Signals Venezuela Shift on Guerrillas Under U.S. Tutelage: 'Dissenting Groups No Longer Feel Safe'
Minister Sánchez said Colombia is "coordinating" diplomatically with Caracas and called the political turmoil after Maduro's capture "a unique opportunity" to restore security cooperation
Colombia's Largest Guerrilla Group Backs Call For All Militias To Unite And Repel Any U.S. Operations
Antonio Garcia, leader of the largest guerrilla group in Colombia, backed a call for all militias in the country to unite to repel any U.S. operations there, according to a new report.
Top FARC Dissident Calls for 'Great Insurgent Bloc' After U.S. Military Action in Venezuela
Ivan Mordisco urged commanders to "leave these differences aside," adding that "the destiny of our peoples demands unity in a common trench"
Colombian Guerrillas Vow to Spend 'Last Drop of Blood Fighting the US Empire' After Attack on Venezuela
Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the former FARC rebel group issued defiant statements following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
Gustavo Petro Rebukes Maduro's Appeal to Colombian Forces Amid U.S. Pressure, Says He 'Has No Right to Give Orders to the Military'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected an appeal by Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro for Colombia's military to join forces with the neighboring country, saying Maduro "has no right to give orders to the military."
Maduro's Former Intelligence Chief Says Regime Worked With FARC, ELN and Hezbollah to Target U.S., in Letter to Trump
The former general also said criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua were recruited from prisons to protect the government in exchange for immunity
DEA Chief Says 'Narco-Terrorist State' Venezuela is Working With Colombian Guerilla Groups to Ship Cocaine Through Mexico
The head of the DEA, Terry Cole, accused Venezuela of collaborating with Colombian guerrilla groups to ship "record amounts of cocaine" to Mexican cartels
Venezuela Accused of Aiding Colombian Rebels in Deadly Attack, Leaked Report Shows
A leaked report reveals Venezuelan territory was used by ELN rebels before a deadly attack in Colombia, escalating tensions between the countries
Colombian ELN Lifts Kidnapping Suspension, Blames Government For Failed Agreements
The rebel group said that the decision came after the government delayed establishing a multi-donor fund to support the peace process, aiming at ending six decades of armed conflict in the country.
Colombia Blames ELN Rebels For 'Unnecessary Crisis' As Talks Stall
The ELN, or National Liberation Army, had on Tuesday accused Bogota of violating ground rules set out when talks started in 2022, and declared the process "frozen" until further notice.
Colombia's Guerrilla Group ELN Says Kidnappings Will Stop If Government Finances Ceasefire
ELN leader admitted that such an agreement was made during a recent meeting over peace talks in Mexico City, noting that the Colombian government had also agreed to create a committee that will find ways to fund the peace talks as well as the current ceasefire.
Kidnapping Ordeal Ends with Tearful Reunion for Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Father
Luis Manuel Diaz is the founder and amateur coach of the only football academy in Barrancas, where his son showed promise from a very young age
ELN Guerrillas to Release Liverpool FC Star Luis Diaz's Kidnapped Father, Colombia Says
The Liverpool striker's mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued hours after the pair were abducted in their home town of Barrancas
Colombia's ELN Rebels Call Allegations Of Plot To Kill Attorney General 'False'
The Colombia's Attorney General's office said it had got information from "three sources," which "indicated that there would be a terrorist attack" targeting Francisco Barbosa.
Colombia Gears Up For Ceasefire With Its Largest Remaining Rebel Group
If the ceasefire with the ELN holds, it will be the first major victory for Colombia's President Gustavo Petro's peace plans.
Weapons Including Machine Guns, Grenades Belonging To FARC Rebels Seized By Colombian Police
The national police force of Colombia on Monday announced that they had confiscated an arsenal of weapons believed to belong to the local armed group Estado Mayor Central.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Seeks To Suspend Arrest Orders Of Criminals Wanted In US On Narco Charges
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro requested the suspension of arrest orders against some of the country’s crime lords.
ELN Rebel Group Denies Being Part Of Six-Month Ceasefire With The Colombian Government
The ELN rebel group has denied agreeing to a ceasefire with the Colombian government on Tuesday after President Gustavo Petro announced it over the weekend as an alleged result of the country's peace talks.
Colombia And ELN Rebels To Hold Next Round Of Peace Talks In Mexico
Mexico will play host to a new round of peace talks between the Colombian government and its largest rebel group, the National Liberation Army in January.
First Round Of Talks Between Colombian Government And ELN Rebel Conclude ‘Successfully’
The first part of the peace talks between the Colombian government and the rebel group ELN concluded recently, with both parties calling them "successful" despite a lack of ceasefire agreement.
Colombian Government To Start Military Operations Against Armed Groups In Border Areas
The Colombian government announced on Monday their plans to start a military offensive on its border cities and states to address the illegal armed groups and drug trafficking in the area.
As Violence Between Armed Groups Force Colombians To Stay Home, Government To Negotiate Peace With Major Guerrilla Group
As peace talks between the government and the ELN start in earnest, many communities in Colombia are forced to stay at home due to violence from armed groups in the country.
Colombia Military Scandal: Generals Knew About Extrajudicial Killings, Punished Whistleblowers, Human Rights Watch Says
Possibly the most deadly military atrocity committed in the Western Hemisphere in the 21st century, the ‘false positive’ scandal went up to Colombia’s top brass, according to this human rights group.
Colombia News: Juan Manuel Santos Initiates Peace Pact With FARC, ELN
Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos said on Tuesday that official negotiations with FARC and ELN will begin once a final agenda is agreed upon.
Juan Manuel Santos, President Of Colombia, Ready To Start Talks With National Liberation Army
The President of Colombia is ready to begin peace talks with the rebel group ELN.
Colombia's ELN rebels offer peace talks, refuse ceasefire first
Colombia's second-biggest guerrilla group says it is willing to hold unconditional peace talks to end five decades of war, but refuses to end its kidnapping, bomb attacks and extortion of foreign oil and mining companies before negotiations start.