An alleged attack by the **National Liberation Army (ELN)** in eastern Colombia, which left two soldiers dead and 25 others injured, has pushed the country’s peace process to the brink of collapse. The attack, which took place on Monday at an army base in the village...
Alleged ELN Attack in Eastern Colombia Threatens to End Peace Process
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