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eln

/ˌiː.elˈen/

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noun

formalcommonabbreviation/ˌiː.elˈen/

uncountable · proper noun

An abbreviation referring to a Marxist terrorist group formed in 1963 by Colombian intellectuals inspired by the Cuban Revolution, known for mass kidnappings and opposing government anti-drug efforts.

  • 🇷🇺Аббревиатура, обозначающая марксистскую террористическую группировку, сформированную в 1963 году колумбийскими интеллектуалами под влиянием Кубинской революции, известную массовыми похищениями людей и противодействием правительственным усилиям по борьбе с наркотиками.
  1. Colombian guerrilla group C1 formal political

    A Marxist-Leninist guerrilla group in Colombia, formed in 1964, known for its involvement in the Colombian conflict.

    • The ELN has been involved in peace negotiations with the Colombian government.
    • The group's activities include kidnappings and attacks on infrastructure.
    • The ELN is considered a terrorist organization by several countries.

    🇷🇺Колумбийская партизанская группировка

  2. Bolivian revolutionary group C1 formal political

    A small, indigenous-led revolutionary group in Bolivia, inspired by Che Guevara's legacy and Marxist-Leninist ideology.

    • The ELN in Bolivia operates as an umbrella for various indigenous subversive groups.
    • The group's ideology is a revival of the original ELN founded by Che Guevara.
    • The Bolivian ELN has been largely inactive in recent years.

    🇷🇺Боливийская революционная группа