# Colombian President De la Espriella Discusses Earthquake with Pope

Colombian President Gustavo De la Espriella spoke with the Pope regarding earthquake victims and humanitarian aid.

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Colombian President Gustavo De la Espriella spoke with the Pope by phone regarding the earthquake and its aftermath. [^1]

In Nariño and Putumayo, peace dialogues resulted in a 50% decrease in homicide rates and the linkage of 13,000 families to crop substitution programs. [^2]

Ninety-nine former combatants from the Comandos de Frontera in the Valle del Guamuez zone surrendered weapons, changed uniforms for white t-shirts, and reintegrated into civilian society. [^3]

The author argues that the CNEB demonstrated a will for peace by fulfilling 16 agreements signed in the presence of guarantor countries and military observers. [^4]

Gustavo De la Espriella is the second Colombian president to speak with the highest authority of the Catholic Church. [^5]

The Pope specifically referred to the victims of the earthquake, the affected people, the injured, and the rescue and humanitarian personnel during the call. [^6]

Resolution 346, which terminated the dialogue table with the Coordinadora Nacional Ejército Bolivariano (CNEB), claims the group lacked a will for peace. [^7]

During his meeting with the Pope, Gustavo Petro discussed the country's social situation, the fight against drug trafficking, and climate change. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Colombian President Gustavo De la Espriella spoke with the Pope by phone regarding the earthquake and its aftermath. (La Silla Vacía, News)
2. In Nariño and Putumayo, peace dialogues resulted in a 50% decrease in homicide rates and the linkage of 13,000 families to crop substitution programs. (El Espectador, News)
3. Ninety-nine former combatants from the Comandos de Frontera in the Valle del Guamuez zone surrendered weapons, changed uniforms for white t-shirts, and reintegrated into civilian society. (El Espectador, News)
4. The author argues that the CNEB demonstrated a will for peace by fulfilling 16 agreements signed in the presence of guarantor countries and military observers. (El Espectador, News)
5. Gustavo De la Espriella is the second Colombian president to speak with the highest authority of the Catholic Church. (La Silla Vacía, News)
6. The Pope specifically referred to the victims of the earthquake, the affected people, the injured, and the rescue and humanitarian personnel during the call. (La Silla Vacía, News)
7. Resolution 346, which terminated the dialogue table with the Coordinadora Nacional Ejército Bolivariano (CNEB), claims the group lacked a will for peace. (El Espectador, News)
8. During his meeting with the Pope, Gustavo Petro discussed the country's social situation, the fight against drug trafficking, and climate change. (La Silla Vacía, News)

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