Eight killed in Colombian air strike targeting Gulf Clan gang
Summary
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said an air strike in Antioquia killed eight people, including Gulf Clan leader Haminton Mosquera. De la Espriella said he authorized the strike and vowed to continue operations against criminal groups.Key Facts
- The Colombian armed forces carried out the air strike in Antioquia, in north-west Colombia.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella said he personally authorized the strike.
- Eight people were killed in the strike, according to the president.
- Haminton Mosquera was among those killed and was described by the president as a senior Gulf Clan member.
- Mosquera was one of 10 people designated as priority targets by Colombia's security forces.
- The Gulf Clan is involved in cocaine trafficking, illegal mining and people smuggling.
- The United States added the Gulf Clan to its list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations last year.
- De la Espriella said the offensive against criminal groups would continue.
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