ELN's Role in Venezuela and Colombia Tensions

ELN published a statement on Twitter proposing a national accord to address political conflicts, focusing on poverty, ecosystems, and rural drug trade with Colombia's new government.
U.S. intensified pressure by capturing Nicolás Maduro, accused of protecting ELN in Venezuela.
ELN has ~5,000 fighters in Colombia and Venezuela, displacing over 50,000 people in last year's offensive in Catatumbo.
President Petro demands ELN end drug trafficking, recruit minors, and stop using Venezuelan camps, warning of joint actions.
Interior Minister Armando Benedetti said Petro-Trump call eased tensions and covered ELN's role.
Officials targeting cross-border camps, with Benedetti stating ELN should be attacked when retreating into camps.

Politics | International Relations | Conflict

United States | Colombia | Venezuela

Gustavo Petro | Nicolas Maduro | Armando Benedetti

6 days ago