AGC shuts down northwest Colombia after extradition of “Otonielâ€
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- 09 May 2022
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Paramilitary group AGC began a four-day terror campaign in northwest Colombia on Wednesday in response to the extradition of their former leader, “Otoniel.”
One person was assassinated in the Cordoba province on Thursday allegedly for opening his shop against paramilitary orders.
Public transport companies suspended their services in AGC-controlled territories after at least 50 vehicles were incinerated by presumed paramilitaries.
Shops and schools remained closed in Cordoba, Atlantico and Sucre, and parts of Antioquia and Bolivar.
Locals from Cesar said on social media that traffic was being shut down in their province too. These claims have not been confirmed by independent media.
In Cordoba and Antioquia, 15 local radio stations shut down after receiving threats from the AGC, according to press freedom foundation FLIP.
What is happening right now in the north of the country is sad and regrettable. There is no State or democracy at this hour in Uraba, Bajo Cauca, Cordoba, Sucre, Southern Bolivar, among other areas.
Journalist Esneyder Negrete
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