Colombia’s government has announced it will resume peace talks with the powerful Gulf Clan, also known as the Gaitanist Self-Defence Forces (ECG), after the criminal group expressed concern about a recent deal with the United States. The Gulf Clan responded by pausing talks with the Petro government until it received clarity on the scope of the government’s actions. Petro, the country’s first left-wing president, has also faced pressure from the right to assure justice is carried out on behalf of the victims of drug trafficking.
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Published at: 2026-02-17 21:58:32
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