Western Bloc of the FARC-EP

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The Western Bloc of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia is believed the smallest of the blocs in size, but not in military capability. It is routinely held responsible for terrorist attacks that occur in Cali and its surroundings. 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
Marco Aurelio Buendía Luis Alfonso Guevara Álvarez Killed in 2003.
Pablo Catatumbo Jorge Torres Victoria
Gustavo López Gómez, "Pacho" Miller Munar Munar

[edit] 6th Front

Also known as the Hernando González Acosta Front, it is composed of around 130 people. It operates mostly in the Cauca Department and the Valle del Cauca Department. Its leader is considered, along with Tirofijo, one of the founders of FARC.

Alias Name Note
Sargento Pascuas, "Humberto" Miguel Ángel Pascuas
  • The Mobile Column Alonso Cortés, composed by 50 men, also operates in this area.

[edit] 8th Front

It is composed by around 80 men and operates mostly in the Cauca Department. Its current leadership is unclear.

Alias Name Note
Ramírez N/A Killed in 2006.
Yesid Arlex Porras Gómez Captured in 2006.
"El Rojo" Captured in 2003.

[edit] 29th Front

It is composed by around 50 men and operates mostly in the Nariño Department. Its current leader has not been identified.

Alias Name Note
N/A The leader's identity has not been comfirmed.
Anuar Orlando Cardozo Captured in 2005.
Camilo, Ricardo Jairo Cuarán Collazos Turned himself in during 2003. Later found exile in Chile.

[edit] 30th Front

Also known as the José Antonio Páez Front, it is composed of around 50 people. It operates mostly in the Cauca Department and the Valle del Cauca Department.

Alias Name Note
Freddy Luis Eduardo Prada González

[edit] 60th Front

It is composed of around 60 men and operates mostly in the Cauca Department.

Alias Name Note
"El Grillo" Gilberto Arroyabe
"Arturo" N/A Killed in 2006.

[edit] Mobile Column Jacobo Arenas

It is composed by around 120 men and operates mostly in the Meta Department and the Tolima Department.

Alias Name Note
Floresmiro Acosta Carlos Patiño
Kinkón Carlos Duval Ilipio Dizú Captured in 2006.

[edit] Urban Front Manuel Cepeda Vargas

It is composed by around 50 men and is one of the FARC's strongest factions in Cali.

Alias Name Note
Farid, Rafael Gabriel Antonio Carvajal

[edit] See also

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