The Associated Press on MSN10d
Colombia's president will declare an emergency over deadly ELN attacks in the northeast
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he will declare an emergency over the guerrilla attacks in the northeast that have killed dozens of people and forced thousands to flee ...
The Tribune-Democrat10d
Colombia's president says ELN rebels will 'get war' as violence in the country's northeast escalates
Colombian president Gustavo Petro warned on Monday that his nation’s military will take offensive actions against the ...
Colombia's president suspends peace talks with ELN rebels
Colombian President Gustavo Petro suspended peace talks with the leftist National Liberation Army (ELN) on Friday, after ...
The Washington Post5d
Colombia offers $700,000 reward for information on ELN rebel leaders
A social media post from the Defense Ministry detailed the reward for the heads of the National Liberation Army, known by its Spanish language acronym ELN. The move followed President Gustavo ...
Latin Times2d
More Deaths As Colombian Guerrilla Violence Displaces Nearly 50,000
The toll brought to 54 the total number of confirmed deaths from fighting in the cocaine-growing Catatumbo region -- lower than the figure of about 80 reported last week based on local counts, ...
Newsweek10d
Over 80 Dead in Colombia Mass Killings: 'We Are Helpless Here'
The National Liberation Army (ELN) and ex-Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia rebels are fighting for control of Catatumbo, a region vital for coca production and smuggling. More STR ...
Death toll in Colombia's Catatumbo rises to 60, ombudsman says
The Colombian government's human rights ombudsman said on Saturday the death toll from violence in the Catatumbo region had ...
Newsday9d
Colombia's president will declare an emergency over deadly ELN attacks in the northeast
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday that he will declare a state of emergency over the guerrilla attacks in the northeast that have killed dozens of people and ...