The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas have signed a "national", "bilateral" and "temporary" ceasefire. "Here a new world is born, here is the end of a phase of the armed insurgency in Latin America with its myths and realities," said Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The signing took place at the closing of the third cycle of the Peace Dialogue Table, which began on May 2 in Havana. The fourth round of negotiations will be held in Caracas between August 14 and September 4.
The Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) Friday signed in Havana a 180-day national , bilateral and temporary ceasefire effective from August 3, it was reported. The UN and the Catholic Church will supervise compliance.
The Colombian Government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group agreed on a six-month nationwide ceasefire in Havana today, starting on August 3.
HAVANA, Cuba Colombia s government and its largest remaining guerrilla group agreed Friday to a six-month cease-fire at talks in Cuba, in the latest attempt to resolve a conflict dating back to the 1960s.