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Six armed group members killed in Colombia during initial military operations

The military operations launched by the new president mark a shift from his predecessor's approach.

Six armed group members killed in Colombia during initial military operations
Photo: MONUSCO Photos · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

In Colombia, six members of armed groups have been killed during military maneuvers undertaken by the new president, Abelardo de la Espriella. These operations follow his inauguration, where he pledged to intensify the fight against narcoterrorism and criminal organizations.

Abelardo de la Espriella stated that dialogue with the main armed groups is now exhausted, intending to halt the peace negotiations led by the former president, Gustavo Petro, who was from the left.

These military actions have been presented as a strong message against crime, marking a significant turning point in the country's security strategy under the new administration.