Colombia sees new peace breakthrough as 100 rebels hand over arms
Key takeaways
- About 100 guerrillas surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia on Thursday under a peace deal with leftist President Gustavo Petro, AFP learned.
- Issued on: 19/06/2026 - 02:29Modified: 19/06/2026 - 02:30
- It represents the most significant success of Petro's "total peace" plan, after his failed attempts to reach agreements with the country's armed groups.
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About 100 guerrillas surrendered their weapons in southern Colombia on Thursday under a peace deal with leftist President Gustavo Petro, AFP learned. Some 99 rebels from the National Coordinating Committee of the Bolivarian Army laid down arms in Putumayo province ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election.
Issued on: 19/06/2026 - 02:29Modified: 19/06/2026 - 02:30
By: FRANCE 24 Soldiers patrol a road in Jamundi, Colombia, May 20, 2026 © Santiago Saldarriaga, AP About 100 guerrillas laid down their weapons Thursday in a jungle area of southern Colombia under a deal with leftist President Gustavo Petro, who has sought peace with armed rebels, AFP has learned.