Colombia Initiates Dialogue with Clan del Golfo for Potential Surrender

The Colombian government has initiated talks with the Clan del Golfo, the country's largest criminal gang, to evaluate their willingness to accept the rule of law. This move is part of President Gustavo Petro's broader strategy to end Colombia's lengthy internal conflict that has resulted in over 450,000 deaths.

The Colombian government on Monday approved the establishment of a 'social-judicial conversation space' with the Clan del Golfo, the nation's largest criminal gang, to gauge their readiness to comply with the rule of law and discuss terms for their potential surrender.

This initiative forms a core part of efforts by leftist President Gustavo Petro to terminate Colombia's six decades of internal strife, which have claimed more than 450,000 lives.

(With inputs from agencies.)