More than 8,000 civilians fled the violence, with many seeking shelter in government facilities or hiding in the mountains.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused leftist guerillas of committing "war crimes" near the Colombia-Venezuela border. The government has paused peace talks with the group.

The ELN, which has an estimated 6,000 fighters, reportedly attacked civilians it accused of collaborating with a rival group, ...

At least 39 people have been killed in violence involving leftwing guerillas near Colombia’s restive border with Venezuela, authorities said Friday, prompting the government to suspend high-stakes ...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Friday that he was suspending peace negotiations with National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas after a day of violence that killed around 30 people on ...

Colombia has suspended peace talks with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, for a second time in less than a year after ...

Colombia vowed "war" against left-wing guerrillas Monday, as security forces rushed to contain a wave of violence that has ...

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia on Friday suspended for second time in less than a year peace talks with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, after blaming the rebel group of the violence that has ...

A fresh outbreak of guerrilla violence amid a faltering peace process in Colombia has left more than 80 people dead, ...

Colombia declared a state of emergency and launched a military offensive against left-wing guerrillas following violence that ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Residents cross a river to Venezuela from Colombia’s Tibu, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, following guerrilla ...

Move comes in response to ELN attacks in country’s northeast, which President Gustavo Petro describes as war crimes.