Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN) announces a unilateral cease-fire ahead of the country’s presidential election. Multiple outlets report the ELN, described as Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group, declares the halt in hostilities on Monday, positioning it ahead of the vote scheduled for next weekend or Sunday, depending on the outlet’s wording. The cease-fire is presented as a temporary, one-sided measure by the rebel group rather than the result of negotiations with the government. Authorities are preparing for a highly contested presidential contest as the election approaches, with political tensions described as high and the overall environment described as polarized. Coverage notes the timing of the announcement relative to the election, while providing limited additional detail on enforcement mechanisms, geographic coverage, or specific terms in the portions of the reports summarized here. The reports collectively frame the declaration as an attempt by the ELN to influence conditions during the election period.