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Colombia’s ELN rebels declare ceasefire before Sunday’s presidential election
Colombia’s ELN rebels declared a unilateral ceasefire from June 20 to June 23 ahead of the June 21 presidential election. The ceasefire coincides with a highly polarized race between Senator Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella, who was endorsed by Donald Trump. The ELN emphasized respect for voters' rights and warned against foreign interference in the election.
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