Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the end of the conflict between the Colombian State and insurgents, warning of a shift in violence towards territorial and wealth control. This statement was made during the installation of the new 2023-2024 legislature in Congress, sparking opposition-led outcry. The president acknowledged a bilateral ceasefire with the National Liberation Army […]
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