Colombia's Petro pauses FARC offensive in order to progress in peace talks

19/4/2025 7:34

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday ordered the suspension of a military offensive against a faction of what was once the armed Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in order to make headway on peace talks with the rebel group.



The suspension follows the expiration earlier this week of a bilateral ceasefire agreement between the government and the FARC-EP group. An extension was expected to be agreed upon, but failed to be settled in time.



The new order, made by government decree, will be in effect until May 18.