In response to escalating violence resulting in over 100 deaths and nearly 20,000 displacements in Colombia, President Gustavo Petro declared a state of internal commotion and a state of economic emergency. The conflict primarily involves negotiations and clashes between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and rebel factions of FARC over control of vital drug trafficking routes. The situation has prompted a shift in President Petro's policy approach, moving away from his initial push for 'total peace' towards a more aggressive stance against the ELN's activities in the northeastern regions of Catatumbo and Guaviare.
The ELN has chosen the path of war, and that's what they will get, as stated by President Gustavo Petro in light of the escalating violence.
President Petro declared a state of internal commotion and economic emergency for three months, allowing legislation passage without congressional approval.
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