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Bogota, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) The resumption of talks between the Colombian government and the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN) could be evaluated as one of the greatest gains of President Gustavo Petro in his first four months in office.

President Gustavo Petro made the remarks during a visit to the province of Western Antioquia.

Colombia peace talks with leftist ELN rebels make progress

Bogota, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) The Institute of Studies for Development and Peace (Indepaz) confirmed on Tuesday that 23 armed groups in Colombia publicly expressed their intention to initiate approaches with the Government to join Total Peace.

Colombia and the Marxist National Liberation Army (ELN) terrorist organization initiated peace talks on Monday in Venezuela.

As part of his commitment to bringing “total peace” to Colombia, President Gustavo Petro has inaugurated new talks with the country’s last leftist insurgency. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Elizabeth Dickinson explains why this round of negotiations could differ from failed past attempts.

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Colombian government and the South American country’s largest remaining guerrilla group resumed peace talks Monday, breaking a roughly four-year hiatus during which the rebels have expanded the territory where they operate.

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Colombian government and the South American country’s largest remaining guerrilla group resumed peace talks Monday, breaking a roughly four-year hiatus during which the rebels have expanded the territory where they operate.

New leader Gustavo Petro hopes the negotiations will help to end nearly 60 years of armed conflict.

Caracas, Nov 22 (Prensa Latina) Resuming talks between the Colombian Government and the guerillas National Liberation Army (ELN) in Venezuela, on Tuesday, demonstrated willingness to move towards peace.