Colombia’s last major leftwing rebel group, the National Liberation Army (ELN), is preparing for a possible return to armed conflict as Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president and vows a new military push. Multiple reports depict ELN fighters preparing camps and positioning themselves for operations, with units reportedly taking steps to avoid detection, including using concealment in jungle terrain. The coverage links the ELN’s preparations to heightened expectations of renewed counterinsurgency activity under the new government. In this reporting, the government’s stated intent to intensify military action is presented as a key factor shaping the ELN’s readiness, with the rebels positioning themselves for the kinds of engagements and pressures that typically accompany escalated security operations. Across sources, the central theme is an apparent shift toward confrontation, with the ELN preparing for fighting after a period of relative quiet. The reports do not provide verified details on specific planned attacks or official ceasefire status changes, focusing instead on readiness and the political-military outlook following the new presidential start.