Government air strikes kill 20 alleged guerrillas in Colombia, president says
Summary
The Colombian government carried out air strikes that killed 20 suspected guerrilla fighters from the Central General Staff group in southern Colombia. The operation was ordered by President Abelardo de la Espriella, who is increasing military actions against armed groups linked to drug trafficking and other crimes.Key Facts
- Twenty alleged members of the rebel group Central General Staff (EMC) were killed in a bombing raid in Guaviare, southern Colombia.
- Five guerrillas were captured and two minors were rescued during the operation.
- The EMC is a dissident group that split from the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after a 2016 peace deal.
- The operation targeted forces under Ivan Mordisco, a most-wanted rebel leader.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella is a right-wing leader allied with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The U.S. pledged $1 billion in security aid to Colombia since De la Espriella took office.
- Earlier air strikes in August killed at least four minors, according to Colombian forensic sources.
- Armed groups in Colombia reportedly recruit children and teens through social media.
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