ELN anuncia cese de ataques armados durante Navidad y Año Nuevo

A través de un comunicado oficial, el Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) informó el cese unilateral del fuego pon motivo de las festividades de Navidad y Año Nuevo.

ELN anuncia cese de ataques armados durante Navidad y Año Nuevo

TL;DR

  • ELN declares a unilateral ceasefire for Christmas and New Year.
  • The ceasefire will be in effect from December 24, 00:00 hours, to January 3, 2026, 00:00 hours.
  • The ELN states their message is one of peace to the Colombian people, contrasting with U.S. military actions.
  • This announcement follows a recent escalation of ELN activities, including an armed strike and a drone attack on a military base in Aguachica, Cesar.
  • The attack in Aguachica resulted in seven soldiers killed and approximately thirty wounded.
  • The Colombian government held a security council meeting and decided to reinforce military forces in areas like Catatumbo and Cauca.
  • The government will also acquire anti-drone technology to enhance military response capabilities.