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Colombian government negotiations with armed groups

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2026-09-13 00:02 UTC → 2026-09-14 02:39 UTC · added removed

The Colombian government under President Abelardo de la Espriella is navigating complex interactions has implemented a significant shift in security and peace policy by officially closing all peace dialogue tables inherited from the previous administration. The government cited a lack of progress regarding disarmament and criminal surrender as the reason for ending negotiations with various armed groups. FARC dissidents, the ELN, and criminal organizations such as the Clan del Golfo. In response to the dismantling of these spaces in late August 2026, José Vicente Lesmes, a lead negotiator for the Coordinadora Nacional Ejército Bolivariano (Cneb), has formally requested the resumption of peace negotiations following the government’s decision talks. Lesmes, also known as ‘Walter Mendoza’, argued that dialogue, truth, and reconciliation are essential for stability in late August 2026 to dismantle dialogue spaces. conflict-affected territories. The Cneb has presented eight specific demands, including the establishment creation of a government commission to establish communication channels, civilian protection agendas, and mechanisms for justice and social reintegration. This request follows the government’s authorization to extradite several leaders affiliated with Cneb-affiliated leaders, including Geovany Andrés Rojas, alias ‘Araña’, a leader of the Cneb. Separately, Comandos de la Frontera. Regarding the Autodefensas Conquistadoras de la Sierra Nevada (ACSN), President De La Espriella has rejected political negotiations or special concessions for leader Fredy Castillo Carrillo, alias ‘Pinocho’, leader of the Autodefensas Conquistadoras de la Sierra Nevada (ACSN). ‘Pinocho’. While Castillo Carrillo expressed a willingness to surrender to Colombian and United States authorities, surrender, the President has instructed ministries the Ministries of Defense and Justice to coordinate a potential surrender process within one week, provided it week that strictly follows adheres to legal frameworks. The administration maintains that any process must prioritize frameworks and prioritizes the rights of victims and victims. The administration maintains that military operations will continue against those who persist in illegal activities.

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  1. 2026-09-14 02:39 UTC Colombian government negotiations with armed groups
  2. 2026-09-13 00:02 UTC Colombian government negotiations with armed groups

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