Colombia sees new peace breakthrough as 100 rebels hand over arms
Summary
About 100 rebels from a Colombian guerrilla group surrendered their weapons in the southern Putumayo province under a peace deal with President Gustavo Petro. This move is part of Petro's "total peace" plan and comes just before the country’s presidential runoff election.Key Facts
- 99 rebels from the National Coordinating Committee of the Bolivarian Army handed over their arms.
- The event took place in the southern region of Putumayo.
- The rebels wore camouflage and placed their weapons in a large container with a peace message.
- These guerrillas split from the FARC group, which disarmed in 2016 after decades of conflict.
- Their disarmament is the first success of Petro's peace plan since coming to office.
- President Gustavo Petro aims for peace with armed groups in Colombia.
- Colombia will hold a presidential runoff election three days after the rebels surrendered.
- The election will decide Petro’s successor; Petro will hand over power on August 7.
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