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Petro Accepts ELN's Call for Drug Trade Investigation

2/16/2026

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he would accept the ELN's proposal for an independent, scientific commission to investigate ties to the drug trade.
ELN leader Antonio García claimed the group does not engage in drug trafficking, despite taxing cocaine traders.
Petro said the commission should be scientific and independent, noting past accusations that the ELN profits from drugs have hindered peace talks.

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he would accept the ELN's proposal for an independent, scientific commission to investigate ties to the drug trade.
ELN leader Antonio García claimed the group does not engage in drug trafficking, despite taxing cocaine traders.
Petro said the commission should be scientific and independent, noting past accusations that the ELN profits from drugs have hindered peace talks.