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Colombian government, ELN agree to start ceasefire talks

Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez (L) shakes hands with the head delegate of the National Liberation Army, Pablo Beltran (R), in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY - Colombia's government and the country's last recognized guerrilla group, the National Liberation Army (ELN), said Friday they had agreed to begin negotiating a ceasefire, as the two sides wrapped up a second round of peace talks in Mexico.

The goal is to reach an accord based on international humanitarian law, according to an agreement read by a member of the government delegation in the presence of both parties.

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