Colombia's president says soldiers killed a key dissident leader

A key leader of the dissident factions of the defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia who operated in a volatile area in the country's southwest region was killed Sunday during a military operation, said President Abelardo de la Espriella.

Colombia's president says soldiers killed a key dissident leader

TL;DR

  • A key leader of dissident FARC factions was killed.
  • The operation was conducted by the military.
  • The incident occurred on Sunday.
  • The leader operated in the country's southwest region.
  • President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed the news.