Acuerdo de Cese al Fuego Bilateral, Nacional y Temporal el Gobierno de la Republica de Colombia y el Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional - ELN (Segundo Acuerdo de Cuba)
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Acuerdo de Cese al Fuego Bilateral, Nacional y Temporal el Gobierno de la Republica de Colombia y el Ejercito de Liberacion Nacional - ELN (Segundo Acuerdo de Cuba)Date
9 Jun 2023Agreement status
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Colombia VI - Government-ELN post-2015 processParties
Delegation of the Government of the Republic of Colombia:
José Otty Patiño Hormaza, Head of delegation
Iván Danilo Rueda Rodríguez, High Commissioner for Peace
Orlando Romero Reyes
Rosmery Quintero Castro
Horacio Guerrero García
Adelaida Jiménez Cortés
Carlos Alfonso Rosero
Olga Lilia Silva López
Iván Cepeda Castro
José Félix Lafaurie Rivera
Dayana Paola Urzola Domicó
Rodrigo Botero García
Nigeria Rentería Lozano
Álvaro Matallana Eslava
María José Pizarro Rodríguez.
Delegation of the Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN:
Pablo Beltrán, Head of delegation
Aureliano Carbonell
Bernardo Téllez
Isabel Torres
Manuel Gustavo Martínez
María Consuelo Tapias
Tomás García Laviana
Simón Pabón
Mauricio Iguarán.Third parties
As observer of the armed forces: Maj. Gen. Hugo Alejandro López Barreto. As witnesses and depositaries (Guarantor countries): Glivânia Maria de Oliveira, Federative Republic of Brazil Eugenio Martínez Enríquez, Republic of Cuba Jon Otto Brødholt, Kingdom of Norway Raúl Vergara Meneses, Republic of Chile Claudia Helietta González Hernández, United Mexican States Gen. Carlos Martínez Mendoza, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Permanent accompanying partners: Carlos G. Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General Msgr. Héctor Fabio Henao Gaviria, Delegate for Church-State Relations, Episcopal Conference of Colombia.Description
This document was signed on 9 June 2023 to enhance humanitarian conditions in Colombia by pausing offensive operations between Colombian armed forces, police, law enforcement agencies, and the ELN. This ceasefire, governed by international humanitarian law and peace talk agreements, aims to de-escalate conflict, foster societal participation in peace processes, and address humanitarian crises. A monitoring and verification mechanism, involving the Government of Colombia, ELN, United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, and the Episcopal Conference of Colombia, will oversee compliance, emphasizing good faith, political will, and transparent communication throughout this temporary ceasefire period.
Groups
- Children/youth
No specific mention.
- Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/age
No specific mention.
- Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
- Religious groups
No specific mention.
- Indigenous people
No specific mention.
- Other groups
No specific mention.
- Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
- Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
- Men and boys
No specific mention.
- LGBTI
No specific mention.
- Family
No specific mention.
State definition
- Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
- State configuration
No specific mention.
- Self determination
No specific mention.
- Referendum
No specific mention.
- State symbols
No specific mention.
- Independence/secession
No specific mention.
- Accession/unification
No specific mention.
- Border delimitation
No specific mention.
- Cross-border provision
No specific mention.
Governance
- Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
- Elections
No specific mention.
- Electoral commission
No specific mention.
- Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil society7. The peace talks panel of the Government of Colombia and ELN shall create a monitoring and verification mechanism with a national, regional and local presence, comprised of representatives of the Government, ELN, the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, and the Episcopal Conference of Colombia. (
Locate in agreement)
- Traditional/religious leaders7. The peace talks panel of the Government of Colombia and ELN shall create a monitoring and verification mechanism with a national, regional and local presence, comprised of representatives of the Government, ELN, the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, and the Episcopal Conference of Colombia. ( Locate in agreement)
8. The components of the monitoring and verification mechanism, the Episcopal Conference of Colombia and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia shall coordinate with social organizations to establish a social monitoring body (“veeduria social”), which is understood to be a coordinated network of local and regional teams to strengthen monitoring activities aimed at preventing armed incidents between the parties and reporting and raising alerts about the presence of and actions by any armed actor against the life and security of the communities. ( Locate in agreement)
(5) Specific role of the Catholic Church; ( Locate in agreement)
- Public administration
No specific mention.
- Constitution
No specific mention.
Power sharing
- Political power sharing
No specific mention.
- Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
- Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
- Military power sharing
No specific mention.
Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
- Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
- Treaty incorporation1. This agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire has international humanitarian law as its common frame of reference, particularly Additional Protocol II of 1977 to the Geneva Conventions and the agreements of the peace talks panel. ( Locate in agreement)
- Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
- Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.
Rights related issues
- Citizenship
No specific mention.
- Democracy
No specific mention.
- Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communicationRights related issues→Media and communication→Media roles5. To comply with this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and prevent and resolve incidents that may arise in the course of its implementation, the Government of Colombia and ELN shall be guided by the principles of good faith, political will, respectful language, and delivery of rigorous, truthful and timely information to the media and communication channels and in the educational work agreed upon. ( Locate in agreement)
- Mobility/access
No specific mention.
- Protection measuresRights related issues→Protection measures→Other(6) Security and protection of the members of the monitoring and verification mechanism; ( Locate in agreement)
- Other
No specific mention.
Rights institutions
- NHRI
No specific mention.
- Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.
Justice sector reform
- Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
- State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
- Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
- Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
- Traditional Laws
No specific mention.
Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstructionSocio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Humanitarian assistance4. The objectives of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire are to de-escalate the conflict, develop humanitarian dynamics and actions, foster the participation of society in the peace process, and establish humanitarian agreements for the regions of Colombia with the deepest humanitarian crisis as determined by the peace talks panel of the Government of Colombia and ELN. ( Locate in agreement)
9. The regions most affected by the armed conflict and humanitarian crisis shall be a priority for the operation and consolidation of the local and regional liaison, communication and monitoring activities of the monitoring and verification mechanism in order to identify and detect the actions of armed actors in a timely manner, including attacks against civilians or one of the parties that may affect and interfere with the implementation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
- National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International funds
No specific mention.
- Business
No specific mention.
- Taxation
No specific mention.
- Banks
No specific mention.
Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
- Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
- Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
- Environment
No specific mention.
- Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.
Security sector
- Security Guarantees(6) Security and protection of the members of the monitoring and verification mechanism; ( Locate in agreement)
(7) Security for ELN and the places where it operates; ( Locate in agreement)
- CeasefireSecurity sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision1. This agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire has international humanitarian law as its common frame of reference, particularly Additional Protocol II of 1977 to the Geneva Conventions and the agreements of the peace talks panel. ( Locate in agreement)
2. As of the entry into effect of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire, the armed forces, the police, and the law enforcement agencies of Colombia, on the one hand, and ELN, on the other, shall suspend all offensive operations, including intelligence operations, against each other. ( Locate in agreement)
3. The armed forces, the police and the law enforcement agencies of Colombia and ELN shall maintain defensive operations. ( Locate in agreement)
4. The objectives of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire are to de-escalate the conflict, develop humanitarian dynamics and actions, foster the participation of society in the peace process, and establish humanitarian agreements for the regions of Colombia with the deepest humanitarian crisis as determined by the peace talks panel of the Government of Colombia and ELN. ( Locate in agreement)
5. To comply with this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and prevent and resolve incidents that may arise in the course of its implementation, the Government of Colombia and ELN shall be guided by the principles of good faith, political will, respectful language, and delivery of rigorous, truthful and timely information to the media and communication channels and in the educational work agreed upon. ( Locate in agreement)
6. Upon the announcement of this agreement, the parties shall start a process of preparations for the bilateral ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
From 9 June to 5 July 2023 the process of preparation shall include, among other activities, the creation of a communication channel between the parties through the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Colombia, the drafting of pending protocols, the start of educational activities, and the preparation for the implementation of the monitoring and verification mechanism. ( Locate in agreement)
The parties’ orders to cease offensive operations shall take effect on 6 July 2023. ( Locate in agreement)
The full implementation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire shall begin on 3 August 2023 with the implementation of all the protocols and the full functioning of all bodies of the monitoring and verification mechanism. ( Locate in agreement)
The 180-day period of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire shall begin on this date, with the intention that it will be continued, subject to an evaluation by the parties. ( Locate in agreement)
7. The peace talks panel of the Government of Colombia and ELN shall create a monitoring and verification mechanism with a national, regional and local presence, comprised of representatives of the Government, ELN, the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, and the Episcopal Conference of Colombia. ( Locate in agreement)
Its function shall be to monitor and verify compliance with the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its objectives. ( Locate in agreement)
The mandate of the monitoring and verification mechanism and its relationship with the peace talks panel shall be governed by a specific protocol. ( Locate in agreement)
8. The components of the monitoring and verification mechanism, the Episcopal Conference of Colombia and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia shall coordinate with social organizations to establish a social monitoring body (“veeduria social”), which is understood to be a coordinated network of local and regional teams to strengthen monitoring activities aimed at preventing armed incidents between the parties and reporting and raising alerts about the presence of and actions by any armed actor against the life and security of the communities. ( Locate in agreement)
9. The regions most affected by the armed conflict and humanitarian crisis shall be a priority for the operation and consolidation of the local and regional liaison, communication and monitoring activities of the monitoring and verification mechanism in order to identify and detect the actions of armed actors in a timely manner, including attacks against civilians or one of the parties that may affect and interfere with the implementation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
10. The following protocols shall govern the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire: ( Locate in agreement)
(2) Evaluation, extension or suspension of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire; ( Locate in agreement)
(3) Mandate of the monitoring and verification mechanism; ( Locate in agreement)
(4) Role of the peace talks panel in the temporary bilateral national ceasefire; ( Locate in agreement)
(6) Security and protection of the members of the monitoring and verification mechanism; ( Locate in agreement)
(7) Security for ELN and the places where it operates; ( Locate in agreement)
(8) Social monitoring body and humanitarian protection mechanisms; ( Locate in agreement)
(9) Education on the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire; ( Locate in agreement)
Other protocols that the parties may deem necessary shall be established as agreements of the peace talks panel and annexed to this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
12. The Government of Colombia shall give the necessary and precise orders to the armed forces, the police, and the State law enforcement agencies of Colombia to comply with the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
The Government of Colombia shall also provide them with guidance and educational exercises to study and learn about the protocols and agreements that must be observed as part of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
13. ELN shall give the necessary and precise orders to all its units to comply with the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
It shall also provide them with guidance and educational exercises to study and learn about the protocols and agreements that must be observed as part of the present agreement. ( Locate in agreement)
Security sector→Ceasefire→General commitmentsFurther to the agenda for peace talks in Colombia, the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN (National Liberation Army) agree on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire to improve the humanitarian situation of the communities and territories of Colombia. ( Locate in agreement)
- Police2. As of the entry into effect of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire, the armed forces, the police, and the law enforcement agencies of Colombia, on the one hand, and ELN, on the other, shall suspend all offensive operations, including intelligence operations, against each other. ( Locate in agreement)
3. The armed forces, the police and the law enforcement agencies of Colombia and ELN shall maintain defensive operations. ( Locate in agreement)
12. The Government of Colombia shall give the necessary and precise orders to the armed forces, the police, and the State law enforcement agencies of Colombia to comply with the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
The Government of Colombia shall also provide them with guidance and educational exercises to study and learn about the protocols and agreements that must be observed as part of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
- Armed forces2. As of the entry into effect of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire, the armed forces, the police, and the law enforcement agencies of Colombia, on the one hand, and ELN, on the other, shall suspend all offensive operations, including intelligence operations, against each other. ( Locate in agreement)
3. The armed forces, the police and the law enforcement agencies of Colombia and ELN shall maintain defensive operations. ( Locate in agreement)
12. The Government of Colombia shall give the necessary and precise orders to the armed forces, the police, and the State law enforcement agencies of Colombia to comply with the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
The Government of Colombia shall also provide them with guidance and educational exercises to study and learn about the protocols and agreements that must be observed as part of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
- DDR
No specific mention.
- Intelligence services2. As of the entry into effect of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire, the armed forces, the police, and the law enforcement agencies of Colombia, on the one hand, and ELN, on the other, shall suspend all offensive operations, including intelligence operations, against each other. ( Locate in agreement)
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces2. As of the entry into effect of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire, the armed forces, the police, and the law enforcement agencies of Colombia, on the one hand, and ELN, on the other, shall suspend all offensive operations, including intelligence operations, against each other. ( Locate in agreement)
3. The armed forces, the police and the law enforcement agencies of Colombia and ELN shall maintain defensive operations. ( Locate in agreement)
5. To comply with this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and prevent and resolve incidents that may arise in the course of its implementation, the Government of Colombia and ELN shall be guided by the principles of good faith, political will, respectful language, and delivery of rigorous, truthful and timely information to the media and communication channels and in the educational work agreed upon. ( Locate in agreement)
7. The peace talks panel of the Government of Colombia and ELN shall create a monitoring and verification mechanism with a national, regional and local presence, comprised of representatives of the Government, ELN, the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, and the Episcopal Conference of Colombia. ( Locate in agreement)
(7) Security for ELN and the places where it operates; ( Locate in agreement)
13. ELN shall give the necessary and precise orders to all its units to comply with the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
It shall also provide them with guidance and educational exercises to study and learn about the protocols and agreements that must be observed as part of the present agreement. ( Locate in agreement)
- Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
- Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
- Drugs
No specific mention.
- Terrorism
No specific mention.
Transitional justice
- Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
- Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
- Courts
No specific mention.
- Mechanism
No specific mention.
- Prisoner release
No specific mention.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- Victims
No specific mention.
- Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatoryCarlos G. Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General ( Locate in agreement)
- Other international signatoryAs observer of the armed forces: ( Locate in agreement)
Maj. Gen. Hugo Alejandro López Barreto. ( Locate in agreement)
As witnesses and depositaries (Guarantor countries): ( Locate in agreement)
Glivânia Maria de Oliveira, Federative Republic of Brazil ( Locate in agreement)
Eugenio Martínez Enríquez, Republic of Cuba ( Locate in agreement)
Jon Otto Brødholt, Kingdom of Norway ( Locate in agreement)
Raúl Vergara Meneses, Republic of Chile ( Locate in agreement)
Claudia Helietta González Hernández, United Mexican States ( Locate in agreement)
Gen. Carlos Martínez Mendoza, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. ( Locate in agreement)
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similar
No specific mention.
- Enforcement mechanism5. To comply with this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and prevent and resolve incidents that may arise in the course of its implementation, the Government of Colombia and ELN shall be guided by the principles of good faith, political will, respectful language, and delivery of rigorous, truthful and timely information to the media and communication channels and in the educational work agreed upon. ( Locate in agreement)
From 9 June to 5 July 2023 the process of preparation shall include, among other activities, the creation of a communication channel between the parties through the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Colombia, the drafting of pending protocols, the start of educational activities, and the preparation for the implementation of the monitoring and verification mechanism. ( Locate in agreement)
The full implementation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire shall begin on 3 August 2023 with the implementation of all the protocols and the full functioning of all bodies of the monitoring and verification mechanism. ( Locate in agreement)
7. The peace talks panel of the Government of Colombia and ELN shall create a monitoring and verification mechanism with a national, regional and local presence, comprised of representatives of the Government, ELN, the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, and the Episcopal Conference of Colombia. ( Locate in agreement)
Its function shall be to monitor and verify compliance with the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its objectives. ( Locate in agreement)
The mandate of the monitoring and verification mechanism and its relationship with the peace talks panel shall be governed by a specific protocol. ( Locate in agreement)
8. The components of the monitoring and verification mechanism, the Episcopal Conference of Colombia and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia shall coordinate with social organizations to establish a social monitoring body (“veeduria social”), which is understood to be a coordinated network of local and regional teams to strengthen monitoring activities aimed at preventing armed incidents between the parties and reporting and raising alerts about the presence of and actions by any armed actor against the life and security of the communities. ( Locate in agreement)
9. The regions most affected by the armed conflict and humanitarian crisis shall be a priority for the operation and consolidation of the local and regional liaison, communication and monitoring activities of the monitoring and verification mechanism in order to identify and detect the actions of armed actors in a timely manner, including attacks against civilians or one of the parties that may affect and interfere with the implementation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
(3) Mandate of the monitoring and verification mechanism; ( Locate in agreement)
(6) Security and protection of the members of the monitoring and verification mechanism; ( Locate in agreement)
(8) Social monitoring body and humanitarian protection mechanisms; ( Locate in agreement)
- Related cases
No specific mention.
- Source
No specific mention.
Agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire between the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (National Liberation Army) (Second Cuba Agreement)
Further to the agenda for peace talks in Colombia, the Government of the Republic of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN (National Liberation Army) agree on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire to improve the humanitarian situation of the communities and territories of Colombia.
1. This agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire has international humanitarian law as its common frame of reference, particularly Additional Protocol II of 1977 to the Geneva Conventions and the agreements of the peace talks panel.
2. As of the entry into effect of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire, the armed forces, the police, and the law enforcement agencies of Colombia, on the one hand, and ELN, on the other, shall suspend all offensive operations, including intelligence operations, against each other.
3. The armed forces, the police and the law enforcement agencies of Colombia and ELN shall maintain defensive operations.
4. The objectives of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire are to de-escalate the conflict, develop humanitarian dynamics and actions, foster the participation of society in the peace process, and establish humanitarian agreements for the regions of Colombia with the deepest humanitarian crisis as determined by the peace talks panel of the Government of Colombia and ELN.
5. To comply with this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and prevent and resolve incidents that may arise in the course of its implementation, the Government of Colombia and ELN shall be guided by the principles of good faith, political will, respectful language, and delivery of rigorous, truthful and timely information to the media and communication channels and in the educational work agreed upon.
6. Upon the announcement of this agreement, the parties shall start a process of preparations for the bilateral ceasefire.
From 9 June to 5 July 2023 the process of preparation shall include, among other activities, the creation of a communication channel between the parties through the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Colombia, the drafting of pending protocols, the start of educational activities, and the preparation for the implementation of the monitoring and verification mechanism.
The parties’ orders to cease offensive operations shall take effect on 6 July 2023.
On 10 July 2023, the peace talks panel shall hold a plenary face-to-face meeting to approve the protocols.
The educational activities shall continue during this period.
The full implementation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire shall begin on 3 August 2023 with the implementation of all the protocols and the full functioning of all bodies of the monitoring and verification mechanism.
The 180-day period of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire shall begin on this date, with the intention that it will be continued, subject to an evaluation by the parties.
7. The peace talks panel of the Government of Colombia and ELN shall create a monitoring and verification mechanism with a national, regional and local presence, comprised of representatives of the Government, ELN, the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, and the Episcopal Conference of Colombia.
Its function shall be to monitor and verify compliance with the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire and its objectives.
The mandate of the monitoring and verification mechanism and its relationship with the peace talks panel shall be governed by a specific protocol.
8. The components of the monitoring and verification mechanism, the Episcopal Conference of Colombia and the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia shall coordinate with social organizations to establish a social monitoring body (“veeduria social”), which is understood to be a coordinated network of local and regional teams to strengthen monitoring activities aimed at preventing armed incidents between the parties and reporting and raising alerts about the presence of and actions by any armed actor against the life and security of the communities.
9. The regions most affected by the armed conflict and humanitarian crisis shall be a priority for the operation and consolidation of the local and regional liaison, communication and monitoring activities of the monitoring and verification mechanism in order to identify and detect the actions of armed actors in a timely manner, including attacks against civilians or one of the parties that may affect and interfere with the implementation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire.
10. The following protocols shall govern the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire:
(1) Specific actions;
(2) Evaluation, extension or suspension of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire;
(3) Mandate of the monitoring and verification mechanism;
(4) Role of the peace talks panel in the temporary bilateral national ceasefire;
(5) Specific role of the Catholic Church;
(6) Security and protection of the members of the monitoring and verification mechanism;
(7) Security for ELN and the places where it operates;
(8) Social monitoring body and humanitarian protection mechanisms;
(9) Education on the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire;
and (10) Communications.
Other protocols that the parties may deem necessary shall be established as agreements of the peace talks panel and annexed to this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire.
11. At all times, the parties shall act within the framework of a peace process.
12. The Government of Colombia shall give the necessary and precise orders to the armed forces, the police, and the State law enforcement agencies of Colombia to comply with the temporary bilateral national ceasefire.
The Government of Colombia shall also provide them with guidance and educational exercises to study and learn about the protocols and agreements that must be observed as part of this agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire.
13. ELN shall give the necessary and precise orders to all its units to comply with the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire.
It shall also provide them with guidance and educational exercises to study and learn about the protocols and agreements that must be observed as part of the present agreement.
Havana, Republic of Cuba, 9 June 2023.
Delegation of the Government of the Republic of Colombia:
José Otty Patiño Hormaza, Head of delegation
Iván Danilo Rueda Rodríguez, High Commissioner for Peace
Orlando Romero Reyes
Rosmery Quintero Castro
Horacio Guerrero García
Adelaida Jiménez Cortés
Carlos Alfonso Rosero
Olga Lilia Silva López
Iván Cepeda Castro
José Félix Lafaurie Rivera
Dayana Paola Urzola Domicó
Rodrigo Botero García
Nigeria Rentería Lozano
Álvaro Matallana Eslava
María José Pizarro Rodríguez.
Delegation of the Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN:
Pablo Beltrán, Head of delegation
Aureliano Carbonell
Bernardo Téllez
Isabel Torres
Manuel Gustavo Martínez
María Consuelo Tapias
Tomás García Laviana
Simón Pabón
Mauricio Iguarán.
As observer of the armed forces:
Maj. Gen. Hugo Alejandro López Barreto.
As witnesses and depositaries (Guarantor countries):
Glivânia Maria de Oliveira, Federative Republic of Brazil
Eugenio Martínez Enríquez, Republic of Cuba
Jon Otto Brødholt, Kingdom of Norway
Raúl Vergara Meneses, Republic of Chile
Claudia Helietta González Hernández, United Mexican States
Gen. Carlos Martínez Mendoza, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Permanent accompanying partners:
Carlos G. Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General
Msgr.
Héctor Fabio Henao Gaviria, Delegate for Church-State Relations, Episcopal Conference of Colombia.