National Liberation Army
Coverage of National Liberation Army in the Nexus archive.
- Truck explodes outside Colombia police base, injuring 11 officers and killing a dog
A truck explosion outside a police base in Cucuta, Colombia, injured 11 officers and killed a police dog. The government blamed the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group for the attack. Incoming President Abelardo de la Espriella, set to take office next week, has pledged to confront rebel groups with military force.
- Truck explodes outside Colombia police base, injuring 11 officers and killing a dog
A truck explosion outside a police base in Cucuta, Colombia, injured 11 officers and killed a police dog. Colombia's government blamed the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group for the attack. The incident occurred as the country prepares to inaugurate a new president who opposes peace talks with rebel groups.
- 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.