Among the deceased, apparently, was alias Capotillo, who would be the head of the Ismael Ruiz front of the Central General Staff, one of the branches of the FARC dissidents. This front is part of the Western bloc which, at the moment, is believed to have more than 300 members throughout their ranks.
This retainer was being installed, since, According to the intelligence received by the Army, this dissident group would be planning a terrorist act within this sector of the department of Tolima.
When the confrontation ended, in addition to the 12 captures, the army personnel managed to seize at least 10 rifles that were being used by the guerrilla group.
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On the other hand, The Army also managed to recover three minors that, at the time of the confrontation, they were fighting on the side of the FARC dissidents.
Each highlight that, until last March 17, The national government and the dissidents of this armed group had a bilateral ceasefire which was canceled directly by the President of the Republic.
This happened after what, the same dissidents, attacked several indigenous Minga memberswithin the department of Cauca.