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Colombia's EGC Suspends Peace Talks Amid Trump Alliance

2/5/2026

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The Gaitanist Army of Colombia (EGC) suspended peace talks after President Gustavo Petro pledged to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to target Chiquito Malo.
EGC says the pledge violates good-faith agreements reached during Qatar negotiations.
Petro's administration identified three drug lords, including Chiquito Malo, as targets.
The move raises questions about the future of Petro's Total Peace.
Despite the suspension, the EGC remains open to resuming negotiations with guarantees.

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The Gaitanist Army of Colombia (EGC) suspended peace talks after President Gustavo Petro pledged to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to target Chiquito Malo.
EGC says the pledge violates good-faith agreements reached during Qatar negotiations.
Petro's administration identified three drug lords, including Chiquito Malo, as targets.
The move raises questions about the future of Petro's Total Peace.
Despite the suspension, the EGC remains open to resuming negotiations with guarantees.