# Colombia's Congress passes bill to replace former president's 'total peace' approach

https://mins.news/en/item/128800

- Reuters, 2026-11-04 09:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombias-congress-passes-bill-replacing-former-presidents-total-peace-approach-2026-11-04/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aeafea5a8565500013efe3e

> Colombia's Congress passed a bill proposed by President Abelardo De La Espriella that tightens the terms available to members of illegal armed groups who surrender. The measure breaks with former President Gustavo Petro's “total peace” policy.

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