Colombian government and rebels extend ceasefire for 180 days. The National Liberation Army of Colombia has pledged to stop kidnapping civilians for ransom.
The focus of the "National Liberation Army" is to ask the government forces to strictly abide by the ceasefire agreement and stop all actions. The Colombian government is most concerned about asking the " national liberation army of Colombia" to stop kidnapped civilians. The ceasefire agreement came into effect on August 3, 2023, a six-month ceasefire agreement between the Colombian government and the "national liberation army" was due to expire on January 29, 2024.