Colombia Air Strike Kills 19, Targets Rebel Leader

On November twelfth, a military strike in Colombia resulted in at least nineteen fatalities, targeting a suspected rebel camp in Guaviare province. The operation, authorized by President Petro, aimed to dismantle a dissident FARC faction led by Iván Mordisco, known for drug trafficking and illegal activities. The strike followed the breakdown of peace talks and amidst pressure from the US to combat drug trafficking. Security forces also detained three individuals and rescued three children recruited by the group, highlighting the issue of child recruitment by armed groups in Colombia. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.