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Colombian rebels pledge to stop kidnappings for ransom
3 years agoThe head of the National Liberation Army (ELN) delegation Pablo Beltran gestures during the fifth round of peace negotiations between the Colombian government and the ELN, in Mexico City on December 17, 2023. - Colombian rebels said they have agreed to stop kidnappings for ransom. This pledge by the National Liberation Army (ELN) was announced in a joint statement with the government of President Gustavo Petro as the fifth round of peace negotiations concluded in Mexico City. (Photo by LUIS CORTES / AFP)
Colombian rebels who caused an uproar by abducting the father of a national football star said Sunday they have agreed to stop kidnappings for ransom.
