Colombia Ends Political Talks with Drug Gangs, Adopts New Policy

• Colombia's Congress passed a bill ending political negotiations with criminal organizations.
• The bill requires criminal organizations to submit to the country's ordinary criminal justice system.
• The new law replaces the 'total peace' approach of former president Gustavo Petro.
• The bill was proposed by current president Abelardo De La Espriella.
• The legislation was passed on November 4 in Bogota.