Comuneros del Sur peace talks

The Comuneros del Sur is a faction of the ELN, that broke away from the ELN in May 2024 when they decided, against the wishes of the Central Control of the ELN, to conduct their own Regional Peace Talks with the Colombian Government. Comuneros del Sur operate in the department of Nariño, and consist of approximately 300 – 400 members. The split from the ELN occurred whilst Peace Talks were ongoing with the ELN.

7 May 2024

Comuneros del Sur announced that they have split from the ELN

July 2024

Formal peace talks begin

Petro’s government announces they will initiate formal peace talks with the Comuneros del Sur, under the Total Peace.

6 April 2025

Government announces signed peace accord

Petro’s government announces that the Comuneros del Sur have agreed to lay down their arms and complete the disarmament by 27 June 2025. Although the impact of this agreement may only be felt in Nariño, it has been hailed by the government as a major success towards achieving Petro’s Total Peace process.

The agreement, signed in Pasto, has two main components. The first, recognises the fundamental role of the communities affected by the conflict and sets out a process for symbolic reparation. The second, sets out a framework to replace 5,000 hectares of coca for other crops. Nariño has the highest concentration of coca crops in the country.

The government is also engaged in Peace Talks with the ELN, the EMC, the Segunda Marquetalia, the AGC, and the ACSN.