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On January 19, 2026, Colombia’s ELN released five kidnapped police officers, amid stalled peace talks over drug trafficking and child recruitment.
On January 19, 2026, Colombia’s ELN rebel group released five off-duty police officers kidnapped on January 6 in the Catatumbo region, according to Colombia’s human rights agency.
The ELN, estimated to have 5,000 fighters, seeks a national accord with Colombia’s new government to address poverty, protect ecosystems, and reduce rural drug trade.
However, President Gustavo Petro insists peace talks won’t resume unless the group ends drug trafficking and child recruitment.
Peace efforts stalled last year after an ELN offensive displaced over 50,000 people.
The U.S. still designates the ELN as a terrorist organization, but recent talks between Colombian and U.S. leaders have eased tensions, while the ELN warned of uniting with other rebel factions to resist external pressure.
El 19 de enero de 2026, el ELN de Colombia liberó a cinco agentes de policía secuestrados, en medio de las conversaciones de paz estancadas sobre el tráfico de drogas y el reclutamiento de niños.