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Alfie Pannell / Latin America Reports

Are Mexican Cartels Behind Violence in Colombia's Conflict Zone?

A member of Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group is seen near the Baudo river (Credit: AFP)

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has repeatedly claimed that Mexican cartels are responsible for the recent escalation of violence in the country's internal armed conflict.

The head of State recently visited the northeastern Catatumbo region, where fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissidents of the FARC rebel group has affected 92,000 people.

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