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Colombian Supreme Court Approves Extradition of ELN Leader HH and Sentences Aler Samayoa as Julio César Vásquez is Murdered

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 04:42 AM

The Colombian Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Gabriel Yepes Mejía, known as alias HH, a commander of the ELN's Comuneros del Sur faction, to the United States on narcotics charges. This decision comes despite ongoing peace talks between the Colombian government and the ELN. In related developments, Aler Baldomero Samayoa Recinos, alias 'Chicharra', leader of the Huistas drug clan, has been sentenced to four years in prison, which can be converted to a daily fine of Q50. He is also set to be extradited to the U.S.

on drug-related charges. Additionally, the Colombian military has been active in operations against the ELN, with recent engagements resulting in the capture of members and the death of two suspected guerrillas in Norte de Santander. The situation is further complicated by the murder of soldier Julio César Vásquez, who was kidnapped by dissidents earlier this month in Santander de Quilichao, with his body found in Jamundí, Valle del Cauca.

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InSight Crime

@InSightCrime

A security operation targeting a National Liberation Army (ELN) cell in Colombia's Norte de Santander department left two suspected guerrillas dead and two others captured. Read our coverage of the strong criminal presence in this border region. https://t.co/FTbxqxp1rl https://t.co/pedHoLkxJ8

Noticias Caracol

@NoticiasCaracol

The soldier who had been kidnapped by dissidents eight days ago was murdered in Santander de Quilichao, in Cauca. More at https://t.co/yqNEZK7rZ3 https://t.co/cKJlDVL3To