The Northeastern War Front of the National Liberation Army (ELN) claimed responsibility today for an attack against the Police in the municipality of Tibú, in the Colombian region of Norte de Santander, which left two agents and a woman dead.
“The most recent action takes place in the municipal capital of Tibú, Norte de Santander where, on May 24, units belonging to the War Front activated a mine in the path of a National Police patrol,” the ELN said in a statement. .
The ELN also regretted the death of a civilian who died in the attack, which was carried out in response to “intimidation” by the Police and the Army in the region, even though their actions did not “have the purpose of producing these conditions.” .
“The ELN guerrillas continue to face offensive operations against territories in different regions of the country by the Colombian Armed Forces and their narco-paramilitary structures,” says the insurgency’s text, reported by the Europa Press and AFP news agencies. .
In the border area with Venezuela, the rebels continue to attack the public forces in the midst of peace negotiations with the government.
Since May 17, the parties have been meeting in Havana, and yesterday they announced another 10 days of talks.
The High Commissioner for Peace, Danilo Rueda, highlighted today the need to agree on a ceasefire “as soon as possible.”
“That the ELN attributes it to them is a gesture of responsibility to clarify the situation and there will be a moment and a judicial scenario for these acts to be sanctioned,” Rueda told the media.
Last Wednesday, President Gustavo Petro had condemned the “terrorist action” and sent “a hug of solidarity for the families of the victims of this atrocious act.”
The Government and the guerrillas resumed talks in Caracas in November 2022 as part of the “total peace” plan announced by President Petro.
Yesterday, in Havana, the parties agreed to extend the negotiations until June 8.
Source: Ambito
