Colombia's ELN Rebels and Government Initiate Historic Six-Month Ceasefire

Colombia's largest remaining armed rebel group, the ELN, has entered into a six-month ceasefire with the government, marking a significant victory for President Gustavo Petro's peace plan. The ceasefire, set to run until February, is the result of ongoing peace talks and aims to prevent violence and human rights abuses. If successful, it will be the longest bilateral ceasefire ever concluded with a guerrilla group. The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution to renew and expand an observer mission to monitor the ceasefire. Colombians living in violence-plagued areas cautiously express hope for true peace.