Al Jazeera conducts private meeting with Colombian FARC rebel group leader

Colombian Rebels Reiterate Commitment to Armed Struggle After Peace Deal Collapse

In a rare and exclusive interview, representatives from a dissident faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have spoken out about their decision to resume armed conflict in the country’s Catatumbo region. The group, which has been at odds with the Colombian government since the collapse of a historic peace deal, claims that the agreement failed to deliver on its promises of security and social change.

According to sources within the dissident faction, the group has returned to war in an effort to assert control over territory and lucrative drug trafficking routes. The rebels have expressed frustration with the government’s inability to address their grievances and provide them with a sense of stability and security.

The FARC dissidents, who are currently engaged in a conflict with rival groups, have emphasized that their decision to resume armed struggle is driven by a desire for self-preservation and protection. They claim that the Colombian government has failed to uphold its commitments under the peace agreement, leaving them with little choice but to take matters into their own hands.

The interview provides Al Jazeera with an unprecedented glimpse into the inner workings of the dissident FARC faction, shedding light on the complex motivations and grievances driving their actions.

Source: Al Jazeera