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Four alleged members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) were captured and sent to prison for their alleged participation in the murder of National Police lieutenant Jorge Humberto Muñoz Gómez, which occurred on November 14 in the south of Bolívar. In addition, those detained would be involved in the recruitment and use of minors for criminal activities in the region.
The specialized prosecutor’s office against criminal organizations presented the detainees before a guarantee control judge. The defendants are Jhon Fredys Tangarife Rodríguez, Yurleidis Aguas Pérez, José Hermes Chávez Río and Jhon Estiven González Graciano, who were allegedly part of the armed structure of the ELN known as the ‘Darío de Jesús Ramírez Castro’ war front.
The capture of the individuals occurred after an armed confrontation between the National Police and members of the illegal armed group in a rural area of San Pablo, Bolívar. During the exchange of fire, Lieutenant Muñoz Gómez lost his life and three other uniformed officers were injured. Three minors who remained in the custody of the Colombian Family Welfare Institute (ICBF) were also rescued.
The Prosecutor’s Office charged the detainees with several serious crimes, including aggravated homicide, attempted aggravated homicide, rebellion, manufacturing, trafficking and carrying of weapons for the exclusive use of the Armed Forces, aggravated explosives, and use of minors to commit crimes. . However, the defendants did not accept the charges.
The authorities are carrying out an exhaustive investigation, which has revealed that the ‘Darío de Jesús Ramírez Castro’ war front would be involved in a series of illicit activities in the south of Bolívar, such as drug trafficking, extortion collection, and other forms of illegal income.
This confrontation highlights the growing violence in some areas of the country where illegal armed groups, such as the ELN, remain a constant threat. Territorial control and drug trafficking continue to be central activities of these groups, who also resort to the forced recruitment of minors for their criminal activities.
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What is the name of the ELN war front to which the four suspects allegedly belong?
## Interview with [Alex Reed Name & Credentials]
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**Host:** Welcome back to the show. We’re joined today by Alex Reed, [Alex Reed Credentials], to discuss a recent arrest connected to the ELN guerilla group in Colombia. Alex Reed, can you tell us about this case?
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. Last month, Colombian authorities apprehended four alleged members of the ELN in regards to the murder of National Police Lieutenant Jorge Humberto Muñoz Gómez. This tragic event happened on November 14th in the southern region of Bolívar. [1]
**Host:** That’s a serious charge. Are there other accusations against these individuals?
**Alex Reed:** Yes, in addition to the murder charge, these individuals are also accused of recruiting and exploiting minors for criminal activities within the region.
**Host:** This links back to something we’ve been discussing recently: the exploitation of children by armed groups.
**Alex Reed:** Exactly. This case highlights a disturbing trend within the ELN’s tactics, which is unfortunately not uncommon amongst other guerrilla groups in the region. According to reports from the Colombian judicial system, these four suspects are allegedly members of the ELN’s ‘Darío de Jesús Ramírez Castro’ war front. This further emphasizes the complex and brutal reality of the ongoing conflict in Colombia.
**Host:** It’s a complex and deeply concerning situation. Can you give us an update on where this case stands now?
**Alex Reed:** The four suspects, identified as Jhon Fredys Tangarife Rodríguez, Yurleidis Aguas Pérez, José Hermes Chávez Río, and Jhon Estiven González Graciano were presented before a guarantee control judge. [2] The investigation is ongoing, and the legal process will continue to unfold.
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**Host:** Thank you for shedding light on this important topic, Alex Reed. These developments underscore the vital need for a continued pursuit of peace and justice in Colombia.
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