Popayan, Cauca
They arrived in the department of Cauca 200 uniformed Special Forces to continue with offensive operations against the Central General Staff of the FARC.
The Military Forces confirmed that “those in uniform have training and preparation in rural operations, air assault, ground infiltrations, anti-explosives, Human Rights and International Humanitarian Lawas well as first aid and handling of artillery pieces among other differential capabilities.”
The commands will be “inserted in strategic points in the department of Cauca, among them Suárez, Caloto, Morales, Caloto, Balboa and Patía to guarantee the safety of the residents.”
General Erick Rodríguez, Commander of the Southwest Joint Command 2, indicated that “we are going to find an enemy that is on the offensive in all its terrorist activities, that is trying to generate terror in Cauca and Valle del Cauca with attacks with explosives in urban areas, against the civilian population and police stations. And you with the units are going to make the main effort against these structures.”
The Military Forces concluded that “The security devices that these uniformed personnel will integrate will definitely be maintained and correspond to the operational dynamics to confront the criminal actions of groups outside the law.”
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