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[^2]\n\nRosa Angélica Tarazona, the partner of Bendito Menor, was killed in the same operation and was identified as the person responsible for the group's illicit finances, strategic contacts, and security. [^3]\n\nThe government of Abelardo De La Espriella designated alias Bendito Menor as a negotiator under the Paz Total peace process, but he continued to commit crimes without state persecution. [^4]\n\nThe meeting between the president and the governors will be held in Mompox and is designated as the 'Cumbre de Gobernantes desde la Tierra de Dios' (Summit of Governors from the Land of God). [^5]\n\nThe primary purpose of the summit is to address critical security issues that impact the development of the territories in Bolívar. [^6]\n\nYamil Arana asserted that the 'Paz Total' policy implemented during the previous four-year government was ineffective and resulted in the strengthening of criminal groups in southern Bolívar municipalities. [^7]\n\nPhotos and videos of the couple's romance, including a post from 15 days prior announcing their engagement, went viral after the news of their deaths broke. 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