Colombian rebel leader says peace talks are 'on pause'

'Peace talks with Colombian govt in crisis because...': ELN guerrilla group

Colombian leftwing guerrilla group the National Liberation Army (ELN) warned on Monday (May 15) that peace talks with the government were in crisis because of the comments made by President Gustavo Petro, the news agency Reuters reported. In a statement, the ELN said, "The peace talks cannot be subject to the fluctuations in the public statements of the president." The ELN added that negotiations entered into a crisis and clarity was needed from…

Colombian rebel leader says peace talks are 'on pause'

By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian rebel leader Pablo Beltran says peace talks between his National Liberation Army and the government have been put “on pause” due to remarks made last week by President Gustavo Petro. Petro questioned whether members of the rebel group’s delegation in Cuba could effectively control the actions of their own commanders on the battlefield. He also said the younger leaders of the grou…

Colombian rebel leader says peace talks are 'on pause'

By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian rebel leader Pablo Beltran says peace talks between his National Liberation Army and the government have been put “on pause” due to remarks made last week by President Gustavo Petro. Petro questioned whether members of the rebel group’s delegation in Cuba could effectively control the actions of their own commanders on the battlefield. He also said the younger leaders of the grou…

Colombian rebel leader says peace talks are 'on pause'

BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombian rebel leader Pablo Beltran said on Monday that peace talks between his National Liberation Army and the government have been put “on pause” due to remarks

Colombian rebel leader says peace talks are 'on pause'

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Colombian rebel leader Pablo Beltran said on Monday that peace talks between his National Liberation Army and the government have been put "on pause" due to remarks made last week by President Gustavo Petro.

Colombian rebel leader says peace talks are 'on pause'

Colombian rebel leader Pablo Beltran says peace talks between his National Liberation Army and the government have been put “on pause” due to remarks made last week by President Gustavo Petro