SAA event in Colombia on Sat 31st October 2026

During coordinated operations between the Bajo Cauca unit of the Colombian Army and the GAULA unit of the Colombian National Police, two alleged members of the "Yeison Leudo Chaverra" substructure—part of the organized armed group (GAO) "Clan del Golfo"—were recently captured. They are accused of the crime of manufacturing, trafficking, carrying, or possessing firearms, accessories, parts, or ammunition. The joint military and police action took place in the *corregimiento* (district) of Jardín de Tamaná, in the municipality of Cáceres, Antioquia, where security forces conducted search and seizure operations at several properties. During the operation, authorities seized a revolver, 4 cartridges, over 70 grams of cocaine hydrochloride, 3 scales, a two-way radio, more than 290 grams of gold, a money-counting machine, 12 pamphlets referencing the "Yeison Leudo Chaverra" substructure, approximately 36 million pesos in cash, and 4 mobile phones. According to investigations, these individuals were responsible for orchestrating extortion schemes targeting miners, cattle ranchers, business owners, and the general public in the municipalities of the Bajo Cauca region of Antioquia. Troops will continue to carry out operations aimed at neutralizing the various components and capabilities of the "Clan del Golfo" and establishing secure conditions within this subregion of the department of Antioquia.