Two members of the dissidents led by Iván Mordisco submitted to justice in the last hours in the department of Guaviare, according to information provided by the National Army.
According to the institution, the men expressed their intention to leave the armed organization after the recent military operations carried out in the region, including bombings and troop deployments.
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According to the authorities, The members of the illegal structure moved from Guaviare to the department of Metawhere they established contact with units of the Fourth Division of the National Army.
The modality consists of moving to areas with military presence to formalize the voluntary surrender.
In this case, The two men appeared before the troops, identified themselves as members of the armed group and expressed their decision to submit to justice.a procedure that was verified by the uniformed officers.
Identification of the demobilized
Among those subjected is alias “Flavio”who, according to military intelligence information, served as the third leader of structure 44 “Antonio Ricaurte”, belonging to the “Manuel Marulanda Vélez” Amazonas Block.
The authorities indicated that he had a career of approximately eight years within illegal armed organizations and that he operated in rural areas of the municipality of San José del Guaviare.
Within its functions, was linked to logistical activities and the development of criminal actionsincluding the collection of extortions and the coordination of operations in areas such as Barrancolorado, Cumare, Charras, Caño Negro and El Boquerón.
Likewise, he had integrated structures such as the GAO-r “Carolina Ramírez” and was part of security rings for commanders of the armed group, including that of Iván Mordisco.
The second demobilized person was identified as alias “Meteoro”who served as middle management within the same structure.
According to the official report, He had a career of approximately four years in the armed groupwhere he started as a rank-and-file member and later assumed duties as squad leader and head of security for alias Flavio.
Reports for criminal activities
According to the information collected by the authorities, Both men would be linked to various criminal conduct in the regionamong them:
- Extortion of civilians, ranchers and merchants
- Forced displacement
- Recruitment of minors
- Activities related to drug trafficking
- Use of explosive devices
These behaviors would have been developed in rural areas of Guaviare, where structure 44 maintains a presence.
Material delivered to the authorities
During the submission procedure, The two members delivered material that was made available to the authorities.
Among the items reported are:
- A Prieto Beretta 9 millimeter caliber pistol with its respective ammunition
- Three banners alluding to the “Manuel Marulanda Vélez” Amazonas Block
- Communication equipment
- Documentation and written information that is analyzed by intelligence agencies
The material was incorporated into the corresponding processes for verification and analysis.
Recent history of demobilizations
This case adds to an event that occurred days ago, when seven members of the same dissidents submitted to justicewithin the framework of the Humanitarian Assistance Program for Demobilized Persons of the Ministry of National Defense.
According to the Army, So far this year, nearly 20 desertions have been registered within this structure in the department of Guaviare..
Internal conditions within the structure
Military intelligence information indicates that, After recent cases of desertion, the commanders of the armed group have increased internal controls over its members.
According to reports, there have been restrictions on mobility and warnings for those who express their intention to leave the organization, as well as pressure on their family environments.
Procedure after submission
The two men were taken to a safe place with their families.where the protocols established for the process of submission to justice are advanced.
The authorities indicated that they will be linked to the corresponding institutional programswhile their legal situation is defined in accordance with current regulations.
