Gaitanistas - Gulf Clan
The Urabeños emerged from the ashes of Colombia’s paramilitary movement to become a dominant criminal force across the country.
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COLOMBIA
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24 MAR 2023
The end of a ceasefire with Colombia's largest criminal group, the AGC, is a serious body blow to hopes for…
COLOMBIA
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6 MAR 2023
Siopas, a Gaitanista leader, was reportedly intending to break away from the criminal group before he was murdered.
COLOMBIA
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26 JAN 2023
Otoniel, the fallen head of the Urabeños crime syndicate, has pleaded guilty in New York. His trial will mark the…
COLOMBIA
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28 DEC 2022
Colombian President Gustavo Petro's Total Peace plan faces a very tough road ahead. Can over 20 criminal groups really all…
COLOMBIA
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24 NOV 2022
Migrants crossing the Darién Gap between Colombia and Panama face extortion, rape, violence, and being forced to carry drugs.
AUC
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23 NOV 2022
A close relationship between a Colombian warlord and an Italian restaurateur would lead to Europe being flooded with cocaine by…
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