# Colombian President Announces 20 Killed in FARC Dissident Operation

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella reported 20 deaths in a military operation against FARC dissidents in Guaviare.

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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella stated on September 1, 2026, that a military operation in the Guaviare department resulted in 20 deaths and 5 captures within the Carolina Ramírez dissident structure. [^1]

President Abelardo De la Espriella confirmed on September 1, 2026 that the operation, named 'Azarías,' killed 20 members of the Carolina Ramírez structure, including 'Tigre' or 'Pintado,' a key lieutenant of 'Iván Mordisco.' [^2]

Twenty members of FARC dissident groups were killed during an airstrike executed by the Colombian Armed Forces in the department of Guaviare. [^3]

President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed on 2026-09-01 that alias 'Tigre' was killed during a military operation in the department of Guaviare. [^4]

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella warned Iván Mordisco, the head of FARC dissident groups, that a bomb would fall on him unexpectedly if he did not stop his violent actions. [^5]

President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on September 1, 2026, that he had terminated peace negotiations with three illegal armed groups initiated by his predecessor Gustavo Petro. [^6]

The President reported that 26 rifles, 4 machine guns, 3 pistols, 10 campaign equipment sets, and 13 multipurpose vests were seized during the operation. [^7]

Defense Minister Jorge Mora declared on September 1, 2026 that the state will not grant a truce to armed groups like 'Iván Mordisco' and will continue to strike their organizations with force within the legal framework. [^8]

President Abelardo De la Espriella reported on September 1, 2026 that five individuals were captured and two minors were recovered during the operation in Guaviare. [^9]

Among the deceased was the head of that front, alias El Tigre, whose identity was confirmed through fingerprint tests. [^10]

The action was directed against members of the Carolina Ramírez structure, belonging to the Central General Staff (EMC), the main dissidence of the former FARC. [^11]

The operation, named 'Operación Militar Azarías', left 20 dead, five captured, and two minors recovered according to the official balance. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella stated on September 1, 2026, that a military operation in the Guaviare department resulted in 20 deaths and 5 captures within the Carolina Ramírez dissident structure. (El Universal, News)
2. President Abelardo De la Espriella confirmed on September 1, 2026 that the operation, named 'Azarías,' killed 20 members of the Carolina Ramírez structure, including 'Tigre' or 'Pintado,' a key lieutenant of 'Iván Mordisco.' (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
3. Twenty members of FARC dissident groups were killed during an airstrike executed by the Colombian Armed Forces in the department of Guaviare. (La República.pe, News)
4. President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed on 2026-09-01 that alias 'Tigre' was killed during a military operation in the department of Guaviare. (Minuto30, News)
5. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella warned Iván Mordisco, the head of FARC dissident groups, that a bomb would fall on him unexpectedly if he did not stop his violent actions. (El País, News)
6. President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on September 1, 2026, that he had terminated peace negotiations with three illegal armed groups initiated by his predecessor Gustavo Petro. (El Universal, News)
7. The President reported that 26 rifles, 4 machine guns, 3 pistols, 10 campaign equipment sets, and 13 multipurpose vests were seized during the operation. (El Universal, News)
8. Defense Minister Jorge Mora declared on September 1, 2026 that the state will not grant a truce to armed groups like 'Iván Mordisco' and will continue to strike their organizations with force within the legal framework. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
9. President Abelardo De la Espriella reported on September 1, 2026 that five individuals were captured and two minors were recovered during the operation in Guaviare. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
10. Among the deceased was the head of that front, alias El Tigre, whose identity was confirmed through fingerprint tests. (La República.pe, News)
11. The action was directed against members of the Carolina Ramírez structure, belonging to the Central General Staff (EMC), the main dissidence of the former FARC. (La República.pe, News)
12. The operation, named 'Operación Militar Azarías', left 20 dead, five captured, and two minors recovered according to the official balance. (La República.pe, News)

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