War and peace

‘Ivan Mordisco’

Nestor Gregorio Vera, a.k.a. “Ivan Mordisco,” became one of Colombia’s most powerful guerrilla leaders after the demobilization of the now-defunct guerrilla group FARC. Because the current commander of the General…

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‘Otoniel’

Dario Antonio Usuga, a.k.a. “Otoniel,” is the former leader of paramilitary group “Gaitanista Self-Defense Forces of Colombia” (AGC), a.k.a. the “Gulf Clan.” Otoniel was born in 1970 into a poor…

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‘Ivan Marquez’

Luciano Marin, a.k.a. “Ivan Marquez,” is the commander of “Segunda Marquetalia,” one of the largest guerrilla groups that was formed after the demobilization of the FARC in 2017. The guerrilla-turned-politician-turned-guerrilla…

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‘Romaña’ (FARC)

“Romaña” is the nom de guerre of Henry Castellanos, a former commander of demobilized rebel group FARC. The former rebel commander is mostly infamous for his role in a military offensive…

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‘Gentil Duarte’

“Gentil Duarte” is the most powerful FARC dissident leader who controls much of the demobilized guerrilla group’s criminal rackets in southeast Colombia. The long-time guerrilla has a $1.7 million bounty…

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‘Pablito’ (ELN)

“Pablito” is one of the ELN’s most radical and elusive leaders with a bloody criminal record. Pablito, whose real name is believed to be Carlos Emilio Marin, is regarded as…

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Aguilas Negras

The “Aguilas Negras” (Black Eagles) is a far-right group or collective that emerged in 2006 after the demobilization of paramilitary umbrella organization AUC. Of all illegal armed groups in Colombia, the…

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