Colombia's president says ELN rebels will 'get war'

Colombia's president says ELN rebels will 'get war' as violence in the country's northeast escalates
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian president Gustavo Petro warned on Monday that his nation’s military will take offensive actions against the National Liberation Army after the rebels, known as the ELN, unleashed a wave of attacks in the country's northeast that left dozens of people killed and forced thousands to flee their homes.
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Colombia's President Gustavo Petro Warns ELN Rebels Will Face Military Action Amid Rising Violence
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro warns of military action against ELN rebels following a surge in violence in the northeast, leading to civilian displacement.
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FILE - Colombian government representative Vera Grabe, left, and Colombian commander of the National Liberation Army guerrilla group (ELN) Pablo Beltran exchange their signed ceasefire extension agreement in Havana, Cuba, Feb. 6, 2024. Behind are Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, left, and an unidentified Cuban official.
Colombia's president will declare an emergency over deadly ELN attacks in the northeast
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he will declare an emergency over the guerrilla attacks in the northeast that have killed dozens of people and forced thousands to flee
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Violence in northeastern Colombia has left over 80 dead and thousands displaced following failed peace talks between the government and the National Liberation Army (ELN). The attacks occurred in the Catatumbo region near Venezuela's border,
Colombia to declare emergency over rebel violence
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Monday he will declare a state of emergency after guerilla attacks by the ELN in the northeast of the country killed at least 80 people and forced over 11,000 to flee.
Colombia's president to declare 'state of emergency' as violence in the country's north escalates
Colombian president Gustavo Petro said on Monday that he will declare a state of emergency, following a spate of guerrilla attacks in the country's northeast that has killed dozens of people and forced thousands to flee their homes.
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Colombia’s Petro suspends talks with ELN rebels
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