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Colombian Ex-Paramilitary Leader Sentenced Amid Peace Talks

1/20/2026

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Salvatore Mancuso, former paramilitary leader, was sentenced to 40 years by a Colombian court for 117 crimes against Indigenous communities in La Guajira (2002–2006).
The sentence could be reduced to eight years if he participates in truth and reparation initiatives.
The Colombian government is negotiating peace with the Gulf Clan, which signed a December agreement to designate camps for its fighters during talks.

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Salvatore Mancuso, former paramilitary leader, was sentenced to 40 years by a Colombian court for 117 crimes against Indigenous communities in La Guajira (2002–2006).
The sentence could be reduced to eight years if he participates in truth and reparation initiatives.
The Colombian government is negotiating peace with the Gulf Clan, which signed a December agreement to designate camps for its fighters during talks.