Colombia to resume peace talks with ECG after temporary suspension
Summary
Colombia plans to restart peace talks with the Gulf Clan, a major criminal group, after resolving issues that led to a temporary pause. The discussions will have mediation support from the Catholic Church and several countries. This move follows US pressure on Colombia to address drug trafficking heavily linked to the Gulf Clan.Key Facts
- Colombia will resume peace talks with the Gulf Clan, also called the Gaitanist Self-Defence Forces.
- The Gulf Clan paused talks after Colombia's President Petro met with US President Trump.
- The US has pushed Colombia to take stronger measures against drug cartels.
- Colombia has agreed to target top drug leaders, including the Gulf Clan's leader, Chiquito Malo.
- The peace talks will involve mediation by the Catholic Church and countries like Qatar and Norway.
- The Gulf Clan is considered a large cartel with about 9,000 members.
- The United States labeled the Gulf Clan a "foreign terrorist organization" in December.
- President Petro aims to negotiate with armed groups under a plan called "Total Peace."
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