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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade

Colombian government defends military airstrike against FARC dissidents following confirmation of minor deaths

The Colombian government has defended a recent military airstrike against FARC dissident camps after the national forensic institute confirmed that three minors were among those killed. The operation targeted dissident groups of the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding military engagement policies and the protection of minors in conflict zones involving armed dissident groups in Colombia.

Key Facts

  • The Colombian government conducted an airstrike against FARC dissident camps last week.
  • The national forensic institute confirmed the death of three minors in the operation.
  • The government has publicly defended the military action despite the confirmation of the minors' deaths.

Who's Mentioned

personGustavo Petro“Former President of Colombia”locationBogotá“The location where the report originated.”other97“Number of minors forcibly recruited between January and July”organizationColombian government“The entity defending the military operation.”organizationDefensoría del Pueblo“Colombian Ombudsman's Office”personAbelardo de la Espriella“President of Colombia”personNéstor Gregorio Vera“FARC dissident commander, alias 'Iván Mordisco'”organizationFARC“The former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, whose dissident groups were t”organizationInstituto Nacional de Medicina Legal y Ciencias Forenses“National forensic institute”personAlexander Díaz Mendoza“FARC dissident commander, alias 'Calarcá'”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”personVerónica Estrada“Congresswoman from the Pacto Histórico party”