Colombian military bombs suspected rebel camp, killing 19

Published: 11/12/2025
Colombian military bombs suspected rebel camp, killing 19
An air strike on a suspected rebel camp in Colombia's Guaviare province killed at least 19 people, targeting a dissident faction of the Farc rebel group led by Iván Mordisco, a prominent leader involved in drug trafficking. Colombian President Gustavo Petro authorized the strike to address the group's threat to security forces and the population. Pressure from the U.S. to combat drug trafficking has intensified, with the recent imposition of financial sanctions on President Petro, further complicating Colombia's efforts to address rebel groups and narcotics trade.