US officially labels Colombia’s EGC group a ‘terrorist organization’

Analysts warn US ‘terrorist’ designation of the EGC could escalate violence and hinder peace negotiations in Colombia.

By Alfie Pannell

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Bogota, Colombia – The United States Department of State has designated Colombia’s largest criminal group, the Gaitanist Army of Colombia (EGC), a “terrorist organisation”.

US officially labels Colombia’s EGC group a ‘terrorist organization’

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