Colombian Peace Talks Begin: Ending Decades-Long Conflict

The Colombian government and the Segunda Marquetalia armed group initiated peace talks in Caracas, Venezuela, aiming to end a 60-year war. The talks, led by President Gustavo Petro, mark a crucial step in resolving the conflict with the dissident FARC faction. The discussions will continue through June 29.

The Colombian government and the Segunda Marquetalia armed group began peace talks on Monday, part of President Gustavo Petro's efforts to end 60 years of war in his country.

Segunda Marquetalia is a dissident faction of the now-demobilized Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels whose leaders initially agreed to a 2016 peace deal, but returned to arms citing unfulfilled promises three years later.

The initial round of talks in Caracas, Venezuela, will last through June 29.