Colombia armed forces restart military operations against ELN rebels

Colombian Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez looks on during a press conference at the Colombian Ministry of National Defense, in Bogota, Colombia May 21, 2024. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez/File Photo

BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombia's armed forces have restarted operations against leftist rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN), Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said on Monday.

The decision to restart military operations comes after a six-month ceasefire between the two sides ended on Saturday.