ELN in Colombia faces renewed pressure as security risks rise with a new president; some guerrilla groups have disarmed under a peace accord, while ELN and other factions clash over territory and assets.
Dissidents from the Bolivarian Army have surrendered their weapons in Putumayo, Colombia, as President Petro pursues a “total peace” strategy. About 99 rebels have handed over arms and will enter a temporary relocation zone under government supervision, signaling progress in negotiations amid a presidential runoff.”
A truck bomb outside a police headquarters in Cucuta has damaged the building and wounded officers. The attack, claimed by authorities as a terrorist act, comes days before Abelardo de la Espriella’s inauguration. The ELN is named as the group behind the assault, with a $60,000 reward offered for information.