Soldier Dies, Another Wounded in Clashes with Dissident FARC Group in Briceño
In the Palmichal village, rural Briceño, a National Army soldier died and another was wounded this morning during clashes with members of the 36th front of the FARC dissidents, a criminal structure under the command of alias Calarcá.
TL;DR
- One soldier died and another was injured in combat with the FARC's 36th front dissidents in Briceño, Antioquia.
- The deceased soldier was identified as Donar Herlinton Perenguez Revelo.
- The wounded soldier, Juan Diego Álvarez Ortiz, awaits improved weather for evacuation.
- The 36th front extorts miners and cattle ranchers, targets energy infrastructure, and has caused forced displacement.
- Key leaders mentioned include alias Chejo, alias Calarcá (with a US bounty), and alias Primo Gay.
- Alias Primo Gay has been linked to recent attacks in Briceño, despite being previously wounded and having associates captured.
- The incident aligns with earlier warnings from the Ombudsman's Office about escalating conflict in the region.