Colombia breaks ceasefire with FARC dissidents

The ceasefire will be maintained for a period of three months with the fronts under the command of ‘Calarca’, operating in strategic departments such as Antioquia, Bolívar, Caquetá, Huila, Meta, Norte de Santander and Putumayo. This measure seeks to maintain a window of opportunity for dialogue and negotiation with these specific groups.

However, for the other dissident structures, the Government has ordered a full military offensive.The order given to the military forces is to, with all their capabilities, advance offensive operations against those organizations, those blocks and forts that deviated from the generous offer that the national Government continued to maintain in the search for peace.“, added Velasquez.

The announcement represents a significant shift in national security policy, which is focused on directly confronting armed groups that have not opted to reintegrate into civilian life or participate in established peace processes.

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The FARC dissidents, fragmented after the 2016 peace agreement, have represented a continuing challenge to stability and security in several regions of the country. The government’s decision to end the ceasefire reflects the determination to maintain order and protect the population affected by the violence resulting from these armed groups.