Colombia’s top peace official and a representative of guerrilla group ELN announced the resumption of formal peace talks on Wednesday. At a press conference in Venezuela’s capital Caracas, Peace Commissioner…
The commander of the majority of Colombia’s dissident FARC guerrillas declared a unilateral ceasefire ahead of a possible multilateral ceasefire that includes the security forces. In a video published by…
President Gustavo Petro said Thursday that a ceasefire with multiple of Colombia’s illegal armed groups would be possible in “a matter of days.” Petro told reporters in New York City…
Colombia’s peace commissioner and foreign officials met with dissident FARC guerrillas to discuss a possible peace process on Saturday. The meeting between Peace Commissioner Danilo Rueda and leaders of the…
The guerrilla group of rearmed former FARC commander “Ivan Marquez” has agreed to negotiate a second peace process, according to Colombia’s top peace official. In an interview, Peace Commissioner Danilo…
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro said his regime accepted a request to resume its role as guarantor of peace talks between Colombia’s government guerrilla group ELN. According to local media Colombian…
The government of Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro released the draft proposal of its flagship “Total Peace” policy. Additionally, the president ordered a strategic redeployment of the security forces to confront…
Colombia’s Truth Commission revealed the names of 423 people and 58 companies that allegedly financed the expansion of paramilitary organization AUC between 1995 and 1998 from Medellin. The alleged sponsors…
American food giant Chiquita Brands will face trial for financing terrorism in Colombia in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, according to victim representatives. In a press statement, human rights NGO…