Weekly Report - 11 January 2024 (WR-24-01)

Kidnappings, long a staple of Colombia’s internal conflict, have been increasing in recent years following a steep decline after the disbanded Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (Farc) guerrilla group renounced the practice in 2012. But, in a major boost for President Gustavo Petro’s ‘total peace’ initiative, two of the country’s largest rebel forces agreed in December to stop carrying out kidnappings for ransom.

End of preview - This article contains approximately 389 words.

Subscribers: Log in now to read the full article

Not a Subscriber?

Choose from one of the following options

• Subscribe
• Sign up for a one-time, 14-day trial