Colombia, ELN rebels start six-month ceasefire
Bogota, ColombiaReuters A six-month ceasefire between Colombia’s government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group began on Thursday, representing the most solid progress to date for President Gustavo Petro’s ambitious plans to end the country’s 60-year conflict. The ceasefire, set to run until the end of January, 2024, is the product of ongoing peace […]
Thousands march across Colombia to oppose government reforms
Bogota, ColombiaReuters Thousands of people took to the streets of Colombia’s major cities on Wednesday to protest social and economic reforms that leftist President Gustavo Petro presented to Congress, policies he says will improve access to healthcare and protect people’s rights, but which opponents say will aid criminals. The demonstrations, organised by the opposition right-wing […]