Colombia’s president says soldiers killed a key dissident leader — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-s-president-says-soldiers-killed-a-key-dissident-leaderContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Colombian Army Kills Dissident Leader and Eight Suspected Guerrillashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-s-president-says-soldiers-killed-a-key-dissident-leaderhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-s-president-says-soldiers-killed-a-key-dissident-leader#u53657Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:41:13 +0000The Colombian president announced that soldiers killed a key dissident leader. This operation occurred alongside a military strike against FARC dissidents in Guaviare, where Colombian forces claim to have killed eight suspected EMBF guerrillas. While the government reports success against armed groups, Colombia has confirmed that children were killed during a bombing targeting these groups. These events highlight the ongoing volatility in strategic regions where dissident factions compete for control.Why it mattersGuaviare is a strategic region containing trafficking corridors. Rivalries betwe