Colombia death toll from rebel violence rises to 80


BOGOTA (Reuters) - The National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas are targeting community leaders and former members of a separate rebel group in the northeastern Catatumbo region, Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said on Sunday, as local authorities said the violence has killed 80 people.

The violence - the bloodiest in recent years - last week led President Gustavo Petro to accuse the ELN of committing a war crime and suspend peace talks with the group.

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