Middle Magdalena Bloc of the FARC-EP

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The Middle Magdalena Bloc of the FARC-EP (Spanish: Magdalena Medio Front) is a FARC-EP bloc, notable for its involvement in the conflict with the AUC until the latter's demobilization in 2004. Since then, it has become one of the Colombian army´s biggest worries, as citizens of these areas are claiming that the FARC are once again gaining control over the territory.

The specific divisions of the group are arguable. Because of the current conflict existing in the country, much of the information recovered is conflicting and should not be taken as absolutely reliable. Some of the believed divisions or 'fronts', as they are commonly called, are shown below. It is worth noting that many of these fronts sometimes work together towards a certain mission, while others are further divided into 'columns' and 'companies' with a smaller number of members. For more general information see FARC-EP Chain of Command.

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[edit] Commanders

Alias Name Note
Pastor Alape Félix Antonio Muñoz Lascarro
"Juan Carlos" Killed in 2006.

[edit] 4th Front

It is composed by around 100 combatants and operates mostly in the Antioquia Department. Its current leadership has not been identified since its main leader was killed outside of combat in 2006.

Alias Name Note
"Nicolás" Murdered in 2006.

[edit] 11th Front

Also known as the José Antonio Anzoategui Front, it is composed by around 60 combatants and operates mostly in the Boyacá Department. Its leader, who also commanded the 23rd front, was killed in combat in 2006.

Alias Name Note
"Wálter" Killed in 2006.

[edit] 12th Front

Also known as the José Antonio Galán Front, this front was composed by 90 combatants and was mostly active in the 1980´s, giving "protection" to the large emerald dealers of the country.

[edit] 20th Front

This front is composed by around 60 combatants and operates in the Cesar, Santander, and Norte de Santander Departments. Its current leadership is unclear.

Alias Name Note
Leonardo Patiño Nestor Arturo Hincapié Killed in 2006.
Ernesto 45 Nelson Sierra Rivera Killed in 2004.
  • Includes the 29 de Mayo Company, which also was under the leadership of Ernesto 45.

[edit] 23rd Front

Also known as the Policarpa Salavarrieta Front, it is composed by around 60 combatants and operates mostly in the Santander Department and Boyacá Department. Its leader, who also commanded the 11th front, was killed in combat in 2006.

Alias Name Note
"Wálter" Killed in 2006.

[edit] 24th Front

It is composed by around 80 combatants and operates mostly in the Santander Department and the Bolívar Department. Its current leader is not known.

Alias Name Note
"Iván Vargas" Jorge Enrique Rodríguez Arrested in 2004.

[edit] 33rd Front

Also known as the Mariscal Sucre Front, it is composed by around 70 combatants and operates mostly in the Norte de Santander Department.

Alias Name Note
"Rubén Zamora"

[edit] 46th Front

It is composed by around 90 combatants and operates mostly in the Santander Department. Its current leader is not known.

Alias Name Note
Fidel Romero Rafael Rojas Zuñiga Turned himself in and demobilized in 2003.

[edit] South Unit

Referred to in Spanish as Unidad Sur, it operates in the Santander Department and Boyacá Department. Its current leader is unknown.

Alias Name Note
"Juan Carlos" Killed in 2006.

[edit] Columns and Companies

The following columns and companies also form part of the Middle Magdalena Bloc:

[edit] See also

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