Photo: Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Colombia Farc 'Drug Boss' Oliver Solarte Killed -- BBC
Colombia's armed forces say they have killed a Farc rebel leader who acted as the group's main contact with Mexico's drug cartels.
The rebel known as Oliver Solarte controlled drugs and weapons smuggling operations in southern Colombia, President Juan Manuel Santos said.
He died in an attack on rebel positions near the border with Ecuador.
It is the latest in a series of blows to the guerrillas, who have lost many of their top leaders in recent years.
Read more ....
More News On The Death Of Colombian Farc 'Drug Boss' Oliver Solarte
Colombian military kills FARC leader -- CNN
Santos Says FARC Trafficker Solarte Killed by Colombia Troops -- Bloomberg
Killed FARC leader worked with Mexican cartels: Santos -- Colombia Reports
Colombia's president: top FARC trafficker slain, supplied Mexican cartels -- Canadian Press/AP
No comments:
Post a Comment