Colombia’s EGC suspends Doha peace talks over Petro-Trump meeting
Summary
The Gaitanist Army of Colombia (EGC) paused peace talks in Qatar after President Gustavo Petro planned to target their leader. The suspension followed Petro's meeting with President Trump, where they discussed action against drug trafficking. This move might affect Petro's "Total Peace" policy aimed at negotiating with rebel groups.Key Facts
- The EGC is Colombia’s largest criminal group, also known as the Gulf Clan.
- The group stopped peace talks after Petro's plan to target their leader, Jesus Avila Villadiego, was reported.
- Petro met President Trump in the U.S., agreeing to focus on key targets linked to drug trafficking.
- Jesus Avila Villadiego, also called Chiquito Malo, is among the targeted leaders with a $1.37 million reward for his capture.
- Two other high-ranking rebel leaders, Ivan Mordisco and Pablito, are also prioritized targets.
- The U.S. has labeled the EGC as a "foreign terrorist organization."
- The peace talks aimed for the EGC to begin demobilization, which is now uncertain.
- The Colombian Supreme Court okayed the extradition of Chiquito Malo to the U.S. if captured, but the final call is with the president.
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