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August 31, 2022

Will Talks With the ELN Lead to ‘Total Peace’ in Colombia?

The government of Colombia’s new president, Gustavo Petro, is seeking to engage in peace talks with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, rebels. // File Photo: @petrogustavo via Twitter

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Douglas M. Fraser, retired general and former commander of the U.S. Southern Command: “In its recent decision to halt arrest warrants and extraditions of ELN personnel, the Petro administration is demonstrating to ELN leadership that it is serious about pursuing peace negotiations. Negotiations with the ELN will be an early test for the government. Previous talks were difficult and were ultimately suspended. Future talks will also be difficult, largely due to the loose organization of the ELN. In addition, even if an agreement can be reached, as happened during implementation of the peace accord with the FARC, many ELN members may decide not to follow the guidelines of a future accord. The success of future talks with the ELN hinges on three broad issues. The first is security. Any peace agreement must enhance the security of the Colombian people and members of the ELN who reintegrate. Both sides need to…”

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