Airstrike Kills 20 ‘Narco-Terrorists’ in Southern Colombia
A new airstrike by Colombia’s Armed Forces in the country’s south left 20 alleged members of a dissident group of the now-defunct FARC dead, according to the government of President Abelardo De la Espriella. The operation targeted a camp belonging to the Carolina Ramírez structure, one of the armed organizations linked to the group led […]
A Colombian airstrike on Sunday in the Guaviare department killed 20 "narco-terrorists" believed to be members of a dissident group linked to the former FARC. The targeted operation, part of the government's new military strategy called Operation Azarias, focused on a camp belonging to the Carolina Ramírez structure. President Abelardo De la Espriella personally authorized the strike, which has raised concerns over the potential presence of minors at the camp.
The operation resulted in the death of 20 individuals, including a commander identified as "Tigre" or "Pintado," as well as the capture of five others and the rescue of two minors. The Colombian National Police reported seizing weapons and tactical gear, but the use of airstrikes in areas with possible minors raises discussions about the risks involved in targeting armed groups in Colombia.
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