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Paisas

The “Paisas” is a near-defunct drug trafficking group formed by extradited Medellin...

Criminal gangs fight for control in San Andres

Colombian gangs “Los Paisas,” “Rastrojos” and “Urabeños” have been fighting for control over the Caribbean island of San Andres. Although police have captured or killed various gang leaders in...

Neo-paramilitary leader extradited to the United States

A leading commander of the Colombian neo-paramilitary group Urabeños has been extradited to the United States on charges of drug trafficking reported local media Wednesday. The Colombian Supreme Court of Justice said Luis...

Police arrest Rastrojos leader in Medellin

For the third time in four months, police claimed Thursday to have arrested the leader of the northern Colombian branch of drug gang the Rastrojos. The suspect, known under the aliases “Johnny,” “Tomas”...

Colombian drug gangs agree to divide territory

Three of Colombia’s most powerful drug trafficking organizations have agreed to divide Colombia’s drug trafficking routes in the west of the country to avoid infighting, Cali-based newspaper El Pais reports....

‘Rastrojos’ leader arrested outside Medellin

Colombian police say they have arrested a ringleader of drug gang “Los Rastrojos” just outside the city of Medellin. According to the police, the arrested “Felipe” was responsible for the activities of...

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