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Colombia's Peace Deal Targets Clan del Golfo Leaders

12/13/2025

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Colombia's chief negotiator Alvaro Jiménez said leaders of the Clan del Golfo will face prison time under a government deal.
The talks are part of President Gustavo Petro's peace plan and should progress before his term ends in 2026.
Talks in Qatar aim to disarm about 9,000 gang members and establish state presence in their territories.
Arrest orders for top commanders will be suspended as negotiations progress.

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Colombia's chief negotiator Alvaro Jiménez said leaders of the Clan del Golfo will face prison time under a government deal.
The talks are part of President Gustavo Petro's peace plan and should progress before his term ends in 2026.
Talks in Qatar aim to disarm about 9,000 gang members and establish state presence in their territories.
Arrest orders for top commanders will be suspended as negotiations progress.