Colombia Rebels Declare Ceasefire for May Election
The ELN and FARC dissident groups have announced separate ceasefires to ensure safety during the presidential election on May 31. Leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda currently leads the polls as the country prepares to choose a successor to President Gustavo Petro.
The National Liberation Army (ELN) and the Central General Staff (FARC dissidents) declared separate ceasefires in Colombia on Wednesday ahead of the May 31 presidential election. The move aims to secure the voting process for a new four-year term beginning in 2026. Electoral stability shapes investor confidence in policy continuity under the next administration.
### Rebel Groups Pause Operations for Vote The ELN announced its ceasefire will run from midnight on May 30 through midnight on June 2. The ELN said in a statement that the pause is intended to respect the right of citizens to participate in the upcoming election.
