Colombian Crackdown on FARC Disidences Highlights Regional Security Risks for America

In a move that reverberates far beyond Colombia’s borders, President Gustavo Petro announced the capture of Luis Hernando Vera Fernández, brother and trusted operator of notorious FARC dissident leader 'Iván Mordisco'. This arrest comes in the wake of devastating terrorist attacks that left dozens dead and wounded, exposing once again how weak governance and fractured peace efforts in Latin America fuel instability with direct implications for U.S. national security. Is Washington Watching the Growing Threat from FARC Disidences? Petro's brief message on social media announcing the capture paints a stark image: Vera Fernández apprehended in El Peñón, a small municipality...