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Colombian president accepts rebel’s proposal to have a commission investigate its possible drug ties
President Petro agreed to an independent, scientific investigation of ELN's cocaine tax claims to clarify drug trade involvement and possibly restart peace talks.
- On Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro accepted the ELN's proposal for an independent commission to investigate alleged drug links, reporting findings to the United Nations.
- ELN leader Antonio Garcia's Jan. 20 video proposed the rebels `impose a tax on cocaine traders` but do not run trafficking routes or labs, challenging the government to allow verification.
- The ELN counts about 5,000 fighters and has increased its control over Colombia-Venezuela border communities in recent years.
- Last year, peace talks broke down after an ELN offensive in Catatumbo that displaced over 50,000, and Petro has conditioned resuming negotiations on the ELN giving up drug trafficking.
- Colombian officials said last year a call with President Donald Trump discussed possible attacks on the ELN with U.S. military help, and Petro's longstanding accusation calls the rebels `drug traffickers dressed up as guerrilla fighters`.
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President of Colombia approves rebel-requested inquiry into purported narcotics connections
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Sunday he would accept a proposal from the country’s largest remaining rebel group to allow an independent commission to investigate its alleged links to drug trafficking. On January 20, Antonio Garcia, leader of the National Liberation Army, released a video stating that although the group collects taxes from cocaine dealers, they don’t operate drug trafficking networks or cocaine production facilities.…
Colombian President Approves Independent Probe of ELN's Drug Trade Links
Colombian President Approves Independent Probe of ELN's Drug Trade Links In a significant development in Colombia's ongoing conflict with the National Liberation Army (ELN), President Gustavo Petro announced on Sunday his acceptance of a proposal for an independent investigation into the rebel group's alleged links to the drug trade.The offer was extended through a video message by Antonio Garcia, the ELN's leader, on January 20. Garcia contende…
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Colombian president accepts rebel's proposal to have a commission investigate its possible drug ties
President Gustavo Petro said he will accept a proposal by Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group to allow an independent commission to investigate its alleged links to the drug trade.
Colombia: Petro accepts that a commission investigates possible links of the ELN with drug trafficking An independent commission to investigate allegations of links between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and drug trafficking. That was the proposal of the guerrillas themselves weeks ago, which was accepted on Sunday, February 15 by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. In a message published in his X account, the leftist leader responded positiv…
Defends the 'scientific' nature of this working group, a request from the armed group ...
Colombian President Agrees to Independent Commission to Investigate Rebels' Drug Trafficking LinksColombian President Gustavo Petro has supported an initiative by the ELN rebel group to conduct an external audit of their activities, with the aim of proving that they are not directly involved in drug trafficking, which could be a step towards a peaceful settlement.
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