Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the suspension of peace talks with the ELN, stating the group has shown no willingness to pursue peace after recent violence.
The violence near the Colombia-Venezuela border involved ELN fighters clashing with FARC dissidents, resulting in at least 39 deaths, including former FARC rebels.
Petro condemned the recent incidents as 'war crimes,' highlighting the ongoing challenges to his government’s peace strategy amidst escalating violence from guerrilla groups.
The peace negotiations, which restarted in 2022, have been marred by setbacks, including an attack on a military base that previously halted discussions.
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