Armed Conflict in Colombia: 20 Dead

guaviare, colombia - 20 people have lost their lives in an armed clash between former FARC members in rural Colombia.

Armed Conflict in Colombia

In the rural area of Guaviare, clashes broke out between former FARC dissidents, resulting in 20 casualties. The dispute was between two armed groups led by Ivan Mordisco and Alexander Diaz. The Ombudsman Office called for respect for civilians and international humanitarian law, urging an end to the conflict. The Mayor of the city mentioned that bodies were retrieved and transported with governmental assistance. The conflict was related to control over drug trafficking routes, stemming from personal disagreements at the top leadership level of a former FARC faction known as Estado Mayor Central (EMC) led by Nestor Gregorio Vera.