# Colombia on the brink as ELN guerrillas prepare to resume war

The ELN guerrilla group is reportedly preparing to return to armed conflict, pushing Colombia to the edge of renewed war. This development threatens ongoing peace negotiations and risks a severe escalation of violence in the country.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/aug/07/colombia-on-the-brink-eln-guerrilla-group-prepares-for-return-to-war) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:11 GMT