Colombia Faces Deadly Surge of Violence as Peace Talks Fail
Recent violence in Colombia has resulted in the deaths of at least 80 people in the northeast region, marking one of the deadliest waves of violence since the peace accords. Thousands of residents are fleeing amid escalating tensions after the government suspended peace talks with the ELN guerrilla group, accusing them of war crimes. President Petro has declared a commitment to war against the rebels. As rival factions like ELN and FARC dissidents clash over control, human rights organizations are urging a truce. The situation has left many Colombians feeling helpless and displaced.
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