Silvana Guerrero: The ELN Commander Who Became a Priority Target for the Colombian Government
For years, Luz Amanda Pallares appeared before the public from an unusual setting for a member of a guerrilla organization: a negotiating table. Under the war name “Silvana Guerrero,” she took part in talks between the Colombian state and the National Liberation Army (ELN), participated in discussions on citizen participation and gender issues, and became […]
Silvana Guerrero, also known as Luz Amanda Pallares, has emerged as one of the most influential commanders of the ELN and a top target for Colombia's government. Once known for her role in peace talks, Pallares now leads the ELN's Northeastern War Front in Norte de Santander and near the Venezuelan border. Her experience spans military command, political negotiations, and diplomatic interaction.
Born in Catatumbo, Pallares joined the ELN over two decades ago and climbed the ranks before focusing on both military and political roles. She participated in peace talks in Quito and Havana, where she represented the ELN on civil society and gender issues. Her arrest warrant from 2019, stemming from the bombing of a police school in Bogota, highlighted her association with the group.
Now, Catatumbo's strategic and political significance has reignited attention on Guerrero, who is viewed as a key figure in commanding operations in one of Colombia's most volatile territories.
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