At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says

At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says

More than 80 people have been killed in the country’s northeast region following failed attempts to hold peace talks with the National Liberation Army, a Colombian official said. Twenty others have been injured, according to William Villamizar, governor of North Santander, where many of the killings occurred. Among the victims are community leader Carmelo Guerrero … Read more

Why Colombia was forced to backtrack on a promising ceasefire announcement | CNN

Why Colombia was forced to backtrack on a promising ceasefire announcement | CNN

CNNE  —  What began as a hopeful announcement of a six-month ceasefire with the National Liberation Army (ELN) and other armed groups in Colombia, has ended in a political entanglement that casts doubts on the armed groups’ desire for peace – and raises questions about Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s future announcements regarding the ongoing peace … Read more