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Colombian army resumes military operations against rebel guerrillas after ceasefire ends

A member of Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group is seen near the Baudo river -- AFP was invited to interview a rebel commander in an ELN stronghold. (Credit: AFP)

Colombian armed forces resumed their operations against a prominent guerrilla in the country, the National Liberation Army (ELN for its acronym in Spanish) after a ceasefire agreement ended without being renewed.

Defense Minister Iván Velasquez confirmed the news, saying that "offensive operations are back on and that is the order of the commander of the military, also of the director of national police."

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