the ELN guerrilla announces a ceasefire

the ELN guerrilla announces a ceasefire

“We decree a Unilateral Ceasefire from 12:00 a.m. on May 25 until 12:00 p.m. on June 3, so that those who wish to vote do so in peace,” said the last recognized guerrilla in the country in a release.

The electoral campaign in Colombia has been marked by insecurity, with denunciations of the left-wing and favorite candidate, Gustavo Petrothat his life is in danger.

In fact, the former guerrilla had to cancel several events in the country’s Coffee Region.

Last week, he again held public rallies, but wearing a bulletproof vest and surrounded by six security guards wearing bulletproof shields.

His biggest rival, the right-wing candidate Federico Gutierrez He also denounced a plan to attempt on his life.

The polls anticipate a ballot between the two on June 19, with which Colombia will have to hold its breath for another month in the face of the real threat of wanting to govern it.

Source: Ambito

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