Colombia's government has officially suspended peace talks with the National Liberation Army (ELN) following a deadly attack that killed two soldiers and injured over twenty others. This incident, which involved homemade rockets fired from a truck near a military base in Arauca province, represents a significant setback for President Gustavo Petro's total peace policy aimed at resolving Colombia's long-standing internal conflict. The ongoing negotiations, which had resumed in late 2022, are now in jeopardy as the government demands a clear demonstration of peace from the ELN. President Petro described the attack as a violent act that 'practically closes' the peace process. Tensions have escalated as the ELN continues to carry out violent actions, including kidnappings, while also expressing dissatisfaction with the government's approach to separate negotiations. The situation underscores the fragile nature of peace efforts in Colombia, where the ELN remains a dominant rebel group amidst a history of conflict that has claimed over 450,000 lives.