ELN (National Liberation Army)

The National Liberation Army (ELN) is a leftist guerrilla group in Colombia, founded in 1964. Initially inspired by Marxist ideologies and the Cuban Revolution, the ELN has sought to address issues like social inequality and injustice. The group has been involved in armed conflict against the Colombian government, often funding its operations through kidnappings, extortion, and drug trafficking. Over the years, it has participated in various peace talks, but hostilities have fluctuated. The ELN remains one of the key actors in Colombia's long-standing internal conflict, which has affected millions of people.