Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has made a striking proposal to the Gulf Clan, urging this notorious drug cartel to negotiate. In Antioquia’s Apartadó, he suggested a shift from illegal operations towards regional prosperity. This marks a pivotal step towards peace, inviting a group linked to paramilitarism into dialogue. The Gulf Clan responded positively, showing a […]
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