Clashes between the ELN and FARC in Colombia have intensified, leading to over 100 deaths and displacing around 20,000 people. The violence is predominantly focused on control over coca plantations and trafficking routes in the Catatumbo area, prompting Colombian special forces to intervene. The government, under President Gustavo Petro, suspended peace talks with the ELN amidst accusations of war crimes and has declared a state of emergency, dispatching 5,000 troops. The UN has raised concerns about the violence and its impact on civilians, calling for a ceasefire and assistance for those affected.
The National Liberation Army (ELN) and remnants of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) are clashing over coca plantations, resulting in over 100 fatalities and widespread terror.
Given the escalating violence in Colombia's Catatumbo region, President Gustavo Petro has suspended peace talks and deployed 5,000 troops as the government declares a state of emergency.
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