Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Royer Garzon a representative of the Comuneros del Sur group during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombian president Gustavo Petro (L) hugs comissionate for peace Otty Patino (R) during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Royer Garzon a representative of the Comuneros del Sur group during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombian president Gustavo Petro takes part during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombia's Armed Group 'Comuneros del Sur' First to Disarm in Total Peace Process

Colombian president Gustavo Petro holds the disarm agreement during an event in the city of Pasto, announcing the destruction of war materials and incorporation in crop sustitution programs of the 'Comunueros del Sur' an ELN dissident group based in Narino, Colombia, on April 5, 2025. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

An aerial view of artist collective groups elaborating a mural to generate awareness for the public order situation that happens in Catatumbo Norte de Santander, Colombia and the search group of mothers of false positives, in the center of Bogota, January 24, 2025. As the Colombian government declares a state of emergency in the region after the National Liberation Army 'ELN' and former members Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia 'FARC' that didn't adhere to the peace process back in 2016 clash. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artist collective groups elaborate a mural to generate awareness for the public order situation that happens in Catatumbo Norte de Santander, Colombia and the search group of mothers of false positives, in the center of Bogota, January 24, 2025. As the Colombian government declares a state of emergency in the region after the National Liberation Army 'ELN' and former members Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia 'FARC' that didn't adhere to the peace process back in 2016 clash. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artist collective groups elaborate a mural to generate awareness for the public order situation that happens in Catatumbo Norte de Santander, Colombia and the search group of mothers of false positives, in the center of Bogota, January 24, 2025. As the Colombian government declares a state of emergency in the region after the National Liberation Army 'ELN' and former members Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia 'FARC' that didn't adhere to the peace process back in 2016 clash. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

An aerial view of artist collective groups elaborating a mural to generate awareness for the public order situation that happens in Catatumbo Norte de Santander, Colombia and the search group of mothers of false positives, in the center of Bogota, January 24, 2025. As the Colombian government declares a state of emergency in the region after the National Liberation Army 'ELN' and former members Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia 'FARC' that didn't adhere to the peace process back in 2016 clash. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artist collective groups elaborate a mural to generate awareness for the public order situation that happens in Catatumbo Norte de Santander, Colombia and the search group of mothers of false positives, in the center of Bogota, January 24, 2025. As the Colombian government declares a state of emergency in the region after the National Liberation Army 'ELN' and former members Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia 'FARC' that didn't adhere to the peace process back in 2016 clash. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artist collective groups elaborate a mural to generate awareness for the public order situation that happens in Catatumbo Norte de Santander, Colombia and the search group of mothers of false positives, in the center of Bogota, January 24, 2025. As the Colombian government declares a state of emergency in the region after the National Liberation Army 'ELN' and former members Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia 'FARC' that didn't adhere to the peace process back in 2016 clash. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artists Generate Awareness For Catatumbo, Colombia Situation

Artist collective groups elaborate a mural to generate awareness for the public order situation that happens in Catatumbo Norte de Santander, Colombia and the search group of mothers of false positives, in the center of Bogota, January 24, 2025. As the Colombian government declares a state of emergency in the region after the National Liberation Army 'ELN' and former members Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia 'FARC' that didn't adhere to the peace process back in 2016 clash. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Narino's governor Luis Alfonso Escobar Jaramillo takes part during an event between members of the 'Comuneros del Sur´front of the ELN (National Liberation Army) and the Colombian Government, in Pasto, Colombia, July 19, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Narino's governor Luis Alfonso Escobar Jaramillo takes part during an event between members of the 'Comuneros del Sur´front of the ELN (National Liberation Army) and the Colombian Government, in Pasto, Colombia, July 19, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

A kid holds a sign that reads 'Safe area free of landmines' during an event between members of the 'Comuneros del Sur´front of the ELN (National Liberation Army) and the Colombian Government, in Pasto, Colombia, July 19, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Colombia's government delegate for peace Carlos Erazo takes part during an event between members of the 'Comuneros del Sur´front of the ELN (National Liberation Army) and the Colombian Government, in Pasto, Colombia, July 19, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Members of the Colombian Government, Narinos local government and the ELN take part during an event between members of the 'Comuneros del Sur´front of the ELN (National Liberation Army) and the Colombian Government, in Pasto, Colombia, July 19, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Alias Roger of the ELN takes part during an event between members of the 'Comuneros del Sur´front of the ELN (National Liberation Army) and the Colombian Government, in Pasto, Colombia, July 19, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Colombia's high commissioner for peace, Otty Patino talks to the press during an event between members of the 'Comuneros del Sur´front of the ELN (National Liberation Army) and the Colombian Government, in Pasto, Colombia, July 19, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

Territorial Peace Construction between ELN and the Colombian Government

A flag of the ELN Comuneros del Sur front is placed during an event between members of the 'Comuneros del Sur´front of the ELN (National Liberation Army) and the Colombian Government, in Pasto, Colombia, July 19, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Police Closes Bridge after Alleged Bomb Threat

Colombia's Police Closes Bridge after Alleged Bomb Threat

Colombia's national police closes the 'Madre Laura' bridge in Medellin, Colombia after an alleged bomb threat and a flag of the ELN 'National Liberation Army' guerrilla flag appeared on the bridge, july 4, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Moreno/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Police Closes Bridge after Alleged Bomb Threat

Colombia's Police Closes Bridge after Alleged Bomb Threat

Colombia's national police closes the 'Madre Laura' bridge in Medellin, Colombia after an elleged bomb theat and a flag of the ELN 'National Liberation Army' guerrilla flag appeared on the bridge, july 4, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Moreno/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Police Closes Bridge after Alleged Bomb Threat

Colombia's Police Closes Bridge after Alleged Bomb Threat

Colombia's national police closes the 'Madre Laura' bridge in Medellin, Colombia after an elleged bomb theat and a flag of the ELN 'National Liberation Army' guerrilla flag appeared on the bridge, july 4, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Moreno/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Police Closes Bridge after Alleged Bomb Threat

Colombia's Police Closes Bridge after Alleged Bomb Threat

Colombia's national police closes the 'Madre Laura' bridge in Medellin, Colombia after an elleged bomb theat and a flag of the ELN 'National Liberation Army' guerrilla flag appeared on the bridge, july 4, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Moreno/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombia's Police Closes Bridge after Alleged Bomb Threat

Colombia's Police Closes Bridge after Alleged Bomb Threat

Colombia's national police closes the 'Madre Laura' bridge in Medellin, Colombia after an elleged bomb theat and a flag of the ELN 'National Liberation Army' guerrilla flag appeared on the bridge, july 4, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Moreno/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

The chief negotiator of the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group, Israel Ramirez Pineda, also known as Pablo Beltran during a joint declaration on the progress of the peace process between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army, at the United Nations building in Bogota, Colombia, October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

The chief negotiator of the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group, Israel Ramirez Pineda, also known as Pablo Beltran during a joint declaration on the progress of the peace process between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army, at the United Nations building in Bogota, Colombia, October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

The chief negotiator of the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group, Israel Ramirez Pineda, also known as Pablo Beltran (L) and the Colombian government chief negotiator Otty Patino during a joint declaration on the progress of the peace process between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army, at the United Nations building in Bogota, Colombia, October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

The chief negotiator of the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group, Israel Ramirez Pineda, also known as Pablo Beltran during a joint declaration on the progress of the peace process between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army, at the United Nations building in Bogota, Colombia, October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

The chief negotiator of the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group, Israel Ramirez Pineda, also known as Pablo Beltran during a joint declaration on the progress of the peace process between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army, at the United Nations building in Bogota, Colombia, October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

The chief negotiator of the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group, Israel Ramirez Pineda, also known as Pablo Beltran during a joint declaration on the progress of the peace process between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army, at the United Nations building in Bogota, Colombia, October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

The Colombian government chief Negotiator Otty Patino during a joint declaration on the progress of the peace process between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army, at the United Nations building in Bogota, Colombia, October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

The chief negotiator of the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group, Israel Ramirez Pineda, also known as Pablo Beltran during a joint declaration on the progress of the peace process between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army, at the United Nations building in Bogota, Colombia, October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

The Colombian government chief Negotiator Otty Patino during a joint declaration on the progress of the peace process between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army, at the United Nations building in Bogota, Colombia, October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

Joint Declaration Between Government and ELN on Peace Process Progress

The chief negotiator of the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group, Israel Ramirez Pineda, also known as Pablo Beltran (L) and the Colombian government chief negotiator Otty Patino during a joint declaration on the progress of the peace process between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army, at the United Nations building in Bogota, Colombia, October 10, 2023. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM