The government of Colombia and the country’s largest remaining guerrilla group have agreed to a bilateral ceasefire, but the rebels’ lack of unity may make enforcement difficult…
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Colombia Govt, ELN Rebels Set Date to Start Formal Peace Talks
The government of Colombia and the country’s second-largest guerrilla group announced that they will soon begin formal peace negotiations, a new step in a long-delayed peace process that is sure to encounter many obstacles moving forward…
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Colombia’s Urabeños Seek Inclusion in Peace Process
One of Colombia‘s most powerful criminal organizations is reportedly asking to be included in an ongoing peace process between the government and the country’s main guerrilla group, a decision that may have been influenced by increased pressure from state security forces…
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Tempted by Gold, FARC Dissidents Reject Peace Process
A group of guerrillas in Colombia who have deserted the country’s ongoing peace process are reportedly seeking control over lucrative criminal economies, illustrating a number of challenges associated with the expected criminalization of rebels as the demobilization process moves forward…
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FARC Dissidents Forming Criminal Groups in Ecuador: Reports
Recent reports suggest that dissident members of Colombia‘s main guerrilla group have begun forming new criminal structures in Ecuador, raising the possibility that others could follow in their footsteps as the group’s leadership finalizes a peace deal with the Colombian government…
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Mike LaSusa 