VOICED : ELN niega haber acordado tregua bilateral con el gobierno de Colombia

The ELN has not agreed to a ceasefire with the Colombian government, despite President Gustavo Petro's announcement of a bilateral truce with several armed groups. International organizations like the UN and OAS have shown support for the ceasefire proposal. The government's decrees remain unfinalized, serving as a proposal. Initial dialogues between the ELN and the government took place in Caracas, with future talks planned in Mexico. The ELN is active in 22 of Colombia's 32 departments, engaging in narcotrafficking and illegal mining, with an estimated 3,500 combatants according to Indepaz.

What was the ELN's response to the Colombian government's announcement of a ceasefire?

• They agreed to the ceasefire.

• They denied any agreement.

• They proposed a new agreement.

• They remained silent.

Which international organizations expressed support for President Petro's announcement?

• ASEAN and the African Union

• UN and OAS

• NATO and the EU

• World Bank and IMF

What did the Colombian government admit about the decrees announced by President Petro?

• They were rejected by the ELN.

• They were only proposals.

• They were fully signed agreements.

• They were already implemented.

In how many departments of Colombia is the ELN estimated to have a presence?

• 10

• 22

• 32

• 5

What illegal activities is the ELN involved in according to the transcript?

• Cybercrime and money laundering

• Poaching and deforestation

• Narcotrafficking and illegal mining

• Human trafficking and arms smuggling