Colombia: ELN Declares Ceasefire Ahead of Legislative Elections

Government-critical narrative

This unilateral ceasefire ahead of crucial elections shows genuine commitment to democratic freedom, continuing a tradition maintained across the last four governments. While the ELN has long been accused of election interference, the group actually doesn't control electoral institutions or fund campaigns like narco-backed political clans do. All that the ELN wants is for Colombia to address its structural crisis through democracy and social justice.