Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed the agreement Friday in Havana as part of the third round of negotiations. The agreement provides for a gradual implementation of the ceasefire.
The enlistment stage is immediate, while the end of offensive operations begins on July 6 until reaching a full validity, of 180 days, from August 3. The monitoring and verification mechanisms – with the support of the UN, the Catholic Church and guarantor countries – will be installed in the coming days and weeks. The ceasefire should be in place throughout Colombian territory for the remainder of 2023.