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Colombia: ELN Rebel Group Announces They Will Resume Kidnapping Operations After Peace Talks Break Down

The Colombian rebel group known as the ELN has announced that they are resuming their kidnap for ransom operations in the country, handing a major blow to President Gustavo Petro's "Total Peace" initiative.

Colombia: ELN Rebels 'Freeze' Upcoming April Peace Talks

Apr 11, 2024 10:53 PM EDT By Rick Martin

In another blow to President Gustavo Petro's efforts to achieve "Total Peace" in Colombia, the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels announced on Thursday that they are "freezing" peace talks.

Luis Diaz's Father Released by Colombia Rebels

Nov 09, 2023 09:18 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

The father of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz was released on Thursday by members of a guerrilla group who had kidnapped him in northern Colombia. This development brings an end to the 12-day ordeal for the family.

Colombia Government Confirms ELN Rebels Kidnap Luis Diaz Father

Liverpool Striker Luis Diaz's Father Kidnapped by ELN Rebels, Says Colombia Government

Nov 02, 2023 10:24 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The Colombia government says that the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz was kidnapped by left-wing rebels of the National Liberation Army (ELN).

Colombia: Soldiers Killed in by Rebel Group’s Attack in Army Base Amid Troubling Peace Talks

Colombia: 9 Soldiers Killed by Rebel Group in Attack on Army Base Amid Troubling Peace Talks

Mar 30, 2023 03:18 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Nine soldiers in Colombia were killed in a military base by the rebel group National Liberation Army amid shaky peace talks between the guerillas and the government.

Colombia Government Peace Talks with ELN Resume in Mexico Amid Tension

Feb 13, 2023 10:07 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Colombia government and the ELN rebel group resumed peace talks in Mexico City.

Colombia Government Resumes Peace Talks With ELN Rebels to End Decades of War

Nov 22, 2022 03:41 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

The government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN), the largest remaining guerrilla group in the South American country, resumed peace talks on Monday.

Colombia to Restart Peace Talks With ELN Rebels

Oct 06, 2022 01:26 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The government of Colombia announced that it will restart peace talks with the armed rebel group National Liberation Army (ELN) that was suspended in 2018.

Colombia Navy: More Than 145 Tonnes of Cocaine Seized in Multinational Naval Operation Against Drug Trafficking

Nov 30, 2021 04:08 AM EST By Jess Smith

Colombia's navy said that in the eighth phase of a multinational naval operation against drug trafficking organized by authorities across Europe and the Americas, more than 145 tonnes of cocaine had been seized.

Colombia Seizes 10 Tons of Cocaine Worth Over $300 Million, the Largest Drug Bust This Year

Nov 24, 2021 02:55 AM EST By Mary Webber

Colombia's armed forces on Tuesday seized the largest shipment of cocaine so far this year, with 10 tons of the illegal drugs confiscated.

Dutch Journalists Kidnapped By Colombian Rebels

Jun 20, 2017 11:04 AM EDT By Ronel Puello

They aren't the first to go missing in the area.

Colombia's Cano-Limon Covenas Pipeline Suspended After Attacks from Leftist Group ELN

Mar 15, 2016 07:20 AM EDT By Ma. Elena

The National Liberation Army, Colombia’s second largest leftist group, has attacked the Cano-Limon Covenas pipeline. The ELN’s two bomb attacks have suspended the pipeline's operations.

Jean Arnault to Head Colombia's Peace Deal With FARC

Mar 10, 2016 07:20 AM EST By Ma. Elena

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed UN envoy Jean Arnault of France to head the organization’s political mission in Colombia. It will monitor and verify a future peace deal between the Colombian government and the FARC.