Colombian police kill ACSN second-in-command
Colombian security forces killed José Luis Pérez Villanueva, known as alias Cholo and the ACSN's second in command, in a police antinarcotics operation east of Santa Marta on 21 September 2026. The raid, supported by Black Hawk helicopters and Super Tucano aircraft, left seven dead and three captured, while the president claimed up to 13 fighters were taken out. President Abelardo de la Espriella framed the killing as proof that his government will end the prior administration's 'peace manager' talks, prosecutors have reactivated Cholo's warrant, and authorities are now pursuing top leader Fredy Castillo Carrillo alias Pinocho.
Police killed ACSN deputy alias Cholo in a major antinarcotics raid
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The previous government had opened talks and allowed some spokesmen 'peace manager' status. The current government has ended those dialogue tables and reactivated warrants. Security forces may continue operations and pursue the group's top…
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