The Colombian government has officially announced the resumption of peace negotiations with the Gulf Clan cartel, which had been put on hold two weeks prior due to the cartel's dissatisfaction with President Gustavo Petro's recent agreements with U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreements, particularly a commitment to work together on locating alias 'Chiquito Malo', the leader of the Gulf Clan, had prompted the cartel to suspend discussions that were ongoing since September in Qatar.

Following a meeting in Bogotá, the government's peace office declared that the previous suspension of negotiations had been 'overcome', indicating a renewed commitment to the peace process. This development comes amid broader efforts by President Petro's administration to tackle drug-related crime and enhance cooperation with international allies, particularly the U.S., in combating narcotraffickers.

As part of this renewed dialogue, President Petro reportedly provided Trump with a list of high-profile Colombian drug traffickers, seeking U.S. intelligence support to apprehend them. The Gulf Clan's inclusion in these negotiations highlights the ongoing challenges Colombia faces in its fight against powerful drug cartels and underscores the complexities involved in achieving lasting peace in the region.