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57 Soldiers Rescued in Colombia's Operation Justice

6/25/2025

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In a daring rescue in Colombia's Cauca region, 57 soldiers were freed from captivity during "Operation Justice," with no shots fired. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed the operation was launched after the capture of an EMC rebel suspect, leading to the arrest of 20 individuals and the swift deployment of military reinforcements.

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In a daring rescue in Colombia's Cauca region, 57 soldiers were freed from captivity during "Operation Justice," with no shots fired. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed the operation was launched after the capture of an EMC rebel suspect, leading to the arrest of 20 individuals and the swift deployment of military reinforcements.