Politics · Bogotá, Colombia · November 5, 2026

Colombia passes law replacing 'total peace' approach

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 4, 1:44 PM ET · from an earlier edition that day

Colombia's Congress passed a bill ending political negotiations with armed groups. Groups must submit to ordinary criminal justice. Reduced sentences are offered for disarming and cooperating with prosecutors.

Why it matters

It changes how Colombia deals with armed groups after years of failed talks.

Background

Petro's 'total peace' sought negotiations with several armed groups.

Sources

• UPI ↗Nov 4, 1:44 PM ET
• ANSA ↗Nov 4, 7:41 PM ET
• Folha de S.Paulo ↗Nov 4, 11:42 PM ET

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