Colombia's Intensifying Military Push Against Armed Groups

Colombia is ramping up its military efforts against illegal armed groups following the collapse of peace talks. President Gustavo Petro aims to end long-standing conflicts, but with negotiations stalled, he's shifted focus to military action against groups like ELN and FARC dissidents.

Colombia is escalating its military campaign against illegal armed groups, as peace negotiations collapse. The head of the armed forces reported increased troop deployments after ceasefires ended.

President Gustavo Petro, who pledged to halt decades-long conflict through peace accords, faces faltered talks and renewed offensives. The military targets ELN, FARC dissidents, and the Clan del Golfo, emphasizing territorial control.

Plans to deploy 16,000 new troops highlight strategic areas exploited for drug trafficking and illegal mining. Recent mass kidnappings of soldiers by armed groups heighten urgency for military action and regional transformation.

(With inputs from agencies.)