The Investigation and Accusation Unit of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) has registered that the criminal gang of the Clan del Golfo has executed a violent action every 20 minutes.
This organization took action once morest the civilian population in different regions in retaliation for the extradition of Dairo Antonio Úsuga David, alias Otoniel, a fact that was recorded last Wednesday.
The leader of the prevention team JEP Investigation and Accusation Unit reported that this armed strike has “seriously affected the rights to life and free mobility of Colombian citizens in 119 municipalities in 11 departments.”
violent actions
- In Puerto Berrío, Antioquia, the Credhos organization reported the closure of roads, the incineration of vehicles and the suspension of transportation services. In the El Maizal sector, in Sincelejo, Sucre, an attempt was made to incinerate a truck-type vehicle.
- Sheep, Sucre. Presumed members of the Clan del Golfo threw a grenade at uniformed National Police officers and incinerated a motorcycle.
- Toluviejo, Sucre. The population is completely confined due to threats issued by alleged members of the Clan del Golfo.
- On the La Apartada-Ayapel road, in Córdoba, a vehicle belonging to the Afinia company was incinerated for not complying with the measures established by the Clan del Golfo.
- The Oak, Sucre. The population is in a state of confinement due to the territorial control measures established by the Clan del Golfo.
- Chalan, Sucre. Multiple facades of homes and commercial establishments were painted with graffiti alluding to the Clan del Golfo.
- In the urban area of Montería, Córdoba, an alleged member of the Clan del Golfo perpetrated a homicide once morest the owner of a commercial establishment for not abiding by the confinement measures established by the armed group.
- San Felipe neighborhood, Barranquilla, Atlantic. Multiple facades and houses were painted with acronyms alluding to the Clan del Golfo. The events occurred within the framework of the armed strike announced by the armed group.
- Barrancabermeja, Santander. River transport activities along the Magdalena River were suspended, specifically to the departments of Antioquia, Bolívar, Magdalena, Cesar and Boyacá. The suspension of activities arises due to insecurity factors.
- Turbo, Antioch. The communities denounced harassment, detonations and bursts of shots in the framework of the armed strike declared by the Clan del Golfo. In addition, the population is in a state of confinement due to the multiple threats issued by this illegal group.
- Via Necoclí-San Juan de Urabá, Antioquia. A truck-type vehicle was incinerated as part of the armed strike.
- Rural area of Yarumal, Antioquia. A vehicle was incinerated as part of the armed strike announced by the armed group.
- Via Uramita-Dabeiba, Antioquia. A vehicle was incinerated as part of the armed strike announced by the Clan del Golfo.
- Donmatias, Antioquia. A vehicle was incinerated as part of the armed strike announced by the Clan del Golfo.
- Dabeiba, Antioquia. Different cargo vehicles have been painted with acronyms alluding to the Clan del Golfo.
- Barranquilla, Atlantic. Multiple intermunicipal transport service companies had to suspend their activities to Sucre, Córdoba and Antioquia.
- Caucasus, Antioch. Two vehicles were incinerated as part of the armed strike.
- Caceres, Antioquia. A vehicle was incinerated as part of the armed strike.
- Saragossa, Antioquia. A private vehicle was incinerated by presumed members of the Clan del Golfo.
- Majagual, Sucre. The burning of a motorcycle at the entrance of the La Sierpe township was confirmed. The incident occurred within the framework of the armed strike announced by the Clan del Golfo.
- Chigorodo, Antioquia. A motorcycle was incinerated as part of the armed strike announced by the Clan del Golfo.
- Via Turbo-Apartadó, Antioquia. Two tractor-trailer vehicles were placed on the road blocking traffic and a motorcycle was burned.
- Via Urabá-Medellín, Antioquia. A public service bus was incinerated.
- Vía Mutatá-Dabeiba, jurisdiction of the municipality of Mutatá, Antioquia. A heavy-duty vehicle was burned.
- Apartado, Antioquia. A truck-type vehicle was incinerated as part of the armed strike announced by the Clan del Golfo.
- San Pedro, Antioch. The population is confined due to the armed strike.
- In the village of El Tres, in Turbo, Antioquia, the community denounced harassment, detonations and bursts of gunfire.
- In Bojayá, Chocó, alleged members of the Clan del Golfo prohibited navigation on the Atrato River and health care in the Bellavista center.
- In Acandí, Chocó, the population is confined due to the armed strike declared by the Clan del Golfo.
- In San Pedro, Sucre, a man identified as Rafael Rodríguez was killed.
- In Ovejas, Sucre, the population is confined due to the armed strike declared by the Clan del Golfo.
- In Carepa, Antioquia, the population is confined due to the presence of presumed members of the Clan del Golfo. Members of the Public Force were attacked by presumed members of the Clan del Golfo. In crossfire a uniformed National Police was injured.
- In Apartadó, Antioquia, members of the Public Force were attacked by presumed members of the Clan del Golfo. In the middle of the crossfire, a uniformed National Police officer was injured.
- In the municipalities of Riohacha, Albania, Barrancas, Dibulla, Distraction, El Molino, Fonseca, Hatonuevo, La Jaguar del Pilar, Maicao, Manaure, San Juan del César, Uribia, Urumita and Villanueva in La Guajira, the Nelson Darío Hurtado Simanca blocks , Francisco José Morelo Peñate and Resistencia Wayúu of the Clan del Golfo, through the issuance of pamphlets, declared an armed strike in both departments from Friday, May 6 to 8. Through the measure, they forced the closure of all establishments and total confinement of the population.
- In the municipalities of Valledupar, Agustín Codazzi, Bosconia, Chimichagua, El Copey, San Alberto, Curumaní, El Paso, La Paz Robles, Pueblobello, La Jagua de Ibirico, Chiriguaná, Astrea, San Martín, Pelaya, Pailitas, Gamarra, Manaure, Río de Oro, Tamalameque, Becerril, San Diego, La Gloria and González in the department of Cesar, the Clan del Golfo, through the issuance of pamphlets, declared an armed strike in the department from Friday May 6 to Sunday May 8. Through the measure, they forced the closure of all establishments and total confinement of the population.
- In the rural area of Barranco de Loba, Bolívar, alleged members of the Clan del Golfo intercepted a vehicle in which five teachers and four underage students were traveling, burned the vehicle and detained the people who were traveling there. In the middle of the event, one of the minors presented health complications, which is why they were released.