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Suspected Gulf Clan Leader Alias Momo Killed in Colombia; Two Others Captured

Suspected Gulf Clan Leader Alias Momo Killed in Colombia; Two Others Captured

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the death of alias Momo, a suspected leader of the Gulf Clan in Antioquia.
  • Two other individuals, alias Mónica and alias Chuzo, were captured during the operation.
  • The captured individuals have been handed over to the relevant authorities.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the neutralization of alias Momo, a high-ranking figure within the Gulf Clan criminal organization in the Antioquia region. The operation also resulted in the capture of two other individuals identified as alias Mónica and alias Chuzo.

Petro confirmed the development, stating that the captured suspects are now in the custody of the competent authorities. The operation marks a significant blow to the Gulf Clan's operations in the region, which has long been plagued by organized crime and drug trafficking activities.

The Colombian government has been intensifying its efforts to combat drug cartels and other criminal groups operating within its borders. The capture of alias Momo is part of a broader strategy to dismantle these organizations and restore security in affected areas. The details of the operation and the specific charges against the captured individuals were not immediately disclosed.

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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.