ELN in headlines: renewed armed strike amid peace talks with Colombia; Marxist rebel group blamed for violence as talks stall. Origin: Colombia’s leftist insurgent group, active since 1964.
Colombia has been voting on May 31 in a presidential race dominated by security and a worsening six‑decade conflict. The ICRC has reported 2025 displacement has doubled to about 235,000, explosive injuries have jumped, and candidates are sharply divided: some pledge to continue Petro's "Total Peace" talks while others promise a hard security crackdown.