INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is considering soliciting international funds to finance the National Liberation Army (ELN) in an effort
to halt their acts of kidnapping and extortion.While the strategy has elicited diverse opinions, the president has not dismissed the idea of
creating an international fund to support the peace process with the ELN.During his visit to Germany, Petro indicated the potential of his
Petro aims to secure economic contributions to ensure the ELN no longer needs to resort to violent tactics for funding.Petro wants wealthy
(Photo Internet reproduction)At a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Petro stated that the multilateral fund was a future
speculated that countries like Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, and Spain could potentially support the initiative.However, Luis Celis,
terrorist lists.Celis proposed an alternative solution: creating employment opportunities for ELN members in community projects like school
and road building, and environmental conservation.
