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Article: COLOMBIA: PRESIDENT ANDRES PASTRANA BREAKS OFF TALKS WITH REBEL EJERCITO DE LIBERACION NACIONAL.
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- NotiSur - South American Political and Economic Affairs
- Article date:
- August 17, 2001
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Colombian President Andres Pastrana broke off talks with the Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional (ELN) on Aug. 7, saying the rebels showed no real interest in pursuing peace. Meanwhile, Pastrana began his last year in office with a 75% disapproval rating, and his decision has dimmed hopes that he can forge peace with either of Colombia's two main guerrilla groups before the end of his term.
On Aug. 5, the daily El Tiempo reported that negotiators had almost finalized the timetable for initiating the peace process that included a meeting between Pastrana and the head of the ELN, Nicolas Rodriguez Bautista, known as Gabino.
Thus, Pastrana's announcement, made ...