Spain Backs Colombia's Plan for Peace Talks with ELN Rebels

Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggests Spain remove the ELN from the EU's terrorist list to advance negotiations.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez offered support for Petro's peace plan but didn't fully commit to removing the ELN from the terrorist list.
The ELN is Colombia's oldest rebel group, accused of drug trafficking, illegal mining, and kidnapping.
Peace talks between Colombia and the ELN restarted this week in Havana after being suspended in March.
Spain pledged $1.1 billion to finance projects involving Spanish companies in Colombia.