
Colombian President Leads Operation Against Autodefensas Conquistadoras
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella led an operation against the Autodefensas Conquistadoras of the Sierra Nevada (ACSN), resulting in the death of José Luis Pérez Villanueva, alias Cholo, the group's second-in-command. The operation also led to the capture of three individuals and the seizure of weapons and military equipment. The president warned that he would not allow any criminal structure to subject citizens through threats and terror, and that he would continue targeting the group's leader, Fredy Castillo Carrillo, alias Pinocho.22 sourcesSee all sources

