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ELN

ELN

1 9.9
An armed left-wing group that fights the government in Colombia
  • noun
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  • Striking an agreement with the ELN is crucial for ending political violence in Colombia.
  • ELN and FARC
  • ELN (National Liberation)
  • ELN (National Liberation Army)

Examples

  • Officials confirmed that the bomber was affiliated with the ELN, Colombia's last remaining guerrilla group.

  • Chavez has authorized talks in Venezuela with ELN representatives and has offered to play a mediating role in the Colombian dispute.

    Academic text (1999)

  • More clear is the fact that both the FARC and the ELN are well-financed.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The ELN began as a student movement with links to the liberation theology strand of the Catholic Church.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Complicating matters, there have been reported incursions of ELN forces across the Venezuelan border, creating security problems between the two countries.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The FARC has pressed for a hostage swap, and the ELN has insisted on the demilitarization of territory where it has a substantial presence.

    Academic text (1999)

  • European institutions must engage in talks with the ELN to address ongoing conflicts.

Synonyms

National Liberation Army
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8.2

A guerrilla group in Colombia that kidnaps people and uses armed attacks

is a broader label for Marxist guerrilla or terrorist groups in Latin America

Surface Forms

ELN singular
ELNs plural

Etymology

ELN is short for the Spanish name Ejército de Liberación Nacional, which means 'Army of National Liberation', so the name fits a guerrilla group that calls itself an army fighting for political change.