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Alleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups

Alleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups
BBC World Monday 10 August 2026, 12:23 UTC 1 min read
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The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after Colombia's new president was sworn in.

The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after Colombia's new president was sworn in.
Colombia (LOCATION) Hernando Forero Mosquera (ORG)
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