Colombia and ELN Rebel Group Extend Cease-fire for Six Months

The extension aims to further peace negotiations and reduce violence, with ELN committing to halt kidnappings.

Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) agreed to extend their cease-fire for an additional six months, following a landmark deal last August.
The extension is seen as a significant step towards ending decades of conflict and violence in Colombia.
ELN, Colombia's largest remaining rebel group, has committed to temporarily suspend kidnappings for ransom as part of the cease-fire agreement.
The cease-fire extension was announced amid ongoing peace talks, supported by international guarantors including Mexico, Norway, and Brazil.
The Colombian government seeks to replace ELN's lost revenue from kidnappings, aiming for a more stable and peaceful environment.