Colombia's Attorney General Issues Arrest Warrants for Rebel Group

Colombias Attorney General Issues Arrest Warrants for Rebel Group Members in Miguel Uribes Murder

Colombias Attorney General has issued arrest warrants for seven members of the rebel group Segunda Marquetalia, accused of orchestrating the murder of conservative presidential candidate Miguel Uribe. Uribe was shot in June 2025 and died two months later. Prosecutors allege the attack was part of a planned operation involving a local urban gang. Key figures charged include Kendry Tellez, a former FARC fighter, and Luciano Marin, also known as Ivan Marquez, who founded Segunda Marquetalia after leaving Colombias 2016 peace deal with FARC. The assassination occurred amid President Gustavo Petros anti-crime push and the ongoing struggle between drug traffickers and rebels over former FARC territories. This was the first killing of a presidential hopeful in Colombia in thirty years, causing political upheaval ahead of Mays elections and a potential June runoff. Officials are offering a $1.3 million reward for information leading to Marins capture, along with smaller rewards for the other suspects. The charges could significantly impact the upcoming election and highlight ongoing security challenges in Colombia.

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