27 killed in Colombia rebel clashes

At least 27 members of a leftist rebel group were killed in clashes in central Colombia over control of the Guaviare region, crucial for cocaine production. The clashes involved factions of the FARC, led by Ivan Mordisco and Calarca Cordoba, who split in 2024. Mordisco’s group rejected peace talks, leading to increased violence, while Cordoba’s faction is engaged in negotiations with President Gustavo Petro. Tensions have escalated amid the US military presence in Venezuela and threats against Colombia, with Petro clashing with Trump but agreeing to collaborate on combating drug trafficking.

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