Colombia's ELN rebel group declares cease-fire ahead of election (opens original article in a new tab)

Colombia's ELN rebel group announced a temporary cease-fire before the presidential election, emphasizing support for free voting and opposing foreign interference, while the election features candidates with differing approaches to rebel groups.

• ELN declares cease-fire from June 20-23 ahead of Colombia's June 21 presidential election
• ELN states commitment to free voting and warns against foreign election interference
• Petro's administration continues peace talks with other rebel groups despite ELN's attacks