An official bilateral ceasefire between the Colombian Government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas commenced on Thursday. Agreed within the peace dialogues framework, the ceasefire will last for six months. Colombian President Gustavo Petro marked this occasion, emphasizing that it’s the first face-to-face meeting with ELN representatives and civil society. He reflected on the […]
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