Sixteen soldiers were injured in an attack attributed to ELN

The National Liberation Army is a Marxist guerrilla group inspired by the Cuban Revolution. which promotes Lenin’s communist ideology. The attack comes in the context of rising tensions, because it turns out that the ELN is currently in peace negotiations with the Colombian government.

Among the injured, six soldiers suffered serious injuries, although a detailed report on their health status has not been provided. This attack occurs in a context of growing tensions, as the ELN, which has been in peace negotiations with the government of Gustavo Petro since November 2022, has intensified its violent actions.