Urabeños - 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 /
26 JAN 2023
Otoniel, the fallen head of the Urabeños crime syndicate, has pleaded guilty in New York. His trial will mark the…
COLOMBIA /
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 /
24 NOV 2022
Migrants crossing the Darién Gap between Colombia and Panama face extortion, rape, violence, and being forced to carry drugs.
AUC /
23 NOV 2022
A close relationship between a Colombian warlord and an Italian restaurateur would lead to Europe being flooded with cocaine by…
COLOMBIA /
6 SEP 2022
Will the killing of seven police officers allegedly by ex-FARC Mafia derail Gustavo Petro's 'Total Peace' plan?…
COCA /
22 AUG 2022
Narco ambulances in Colombia aren't new, but a recent rash of discoveries suggests that they are back in vogue with…
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