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Colombian President Warns Nariño Governor Against Secret Criminal Deals

President Abelardo de la Espriella warned Nariño Governor Luis Alfonso Escobar against clandestine negotiations with criminal groups.

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On September 4, 2026, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella issued a direct warning to Governor Luis Alfonso Escobar of Nariño during the Governors' Summit in Mompox. [1] President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that he would not tolerate any authority attempting to make secret pacts with enemies of the country while soldiers and police risk their lives. [2] Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara criticized Governor Escobar for defending the past peace policy and stated that the 'total peace' was a maneuver to disarm public forces and legalize criminal control over territories. [3] Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara responded to criticism from Nariño Governor Luis Alfonso Escobar regarding the security policy of the Abelardo De La Espriella government. [4] Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the state's offensive targets the complete system of terrorist groups, including commanders, successors, support networks, routes, logistics, finances, and assets. [5] The President announced that the Public Force will concentrate its capabilities in critical zones, attack illegal financing sources, and close strategic corridors to reduce terrorist recomposition. [6] Governor Escobar suggested in an interview with Caracol Radio that some local governors have links to armed groups and warned against polarizing the country between government supporters and those associated with criminality. [7] Rodrigo Lara reinforced President Abelardo De La Espriella's statement that local authorities representing the President in public order cannot compromise with crime. [8]
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  1. On September 4, 2026, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella issued a direct warning to Governor Luis Alfonso Escobar of Nariño during the Governors' Summit in Mompox. · El Universal
  2. President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that he would not tolerate any authority attempting to make secret pacts with enemies of the country while soldiers and police risk their lives. · El Universal
  3. Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara criticized Governor Escobar for defending the past peace policy and stated that the 'total peace' was a maneuver to disarm public forces and legalize criminal control over territories. · El Tiempo
  4. Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara responded to criticism from Nariño Governor Luis Alfonso Escobar regarding the security policy of the Abelardo De La Espriella government. · El Tiempo
  5. Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the state's offensive targets the complete system of terrorist groups, including commanders, successors, support networks, routes, logistics, finances, and assets. · El Universal
  6. The President announced that the Public Force will concentrate its capabilities in critical zones, attack illegal financing sources, and close strategic corridors to reduce terrorist recomposition. · El Universal
  7. Governor Escobar suggested in an interview with Caracol Radio that some local governors have links to armed groups and warned against polarizing the country between government supporters and those associated with criminality. · El Tiempo
  8. Rodrigo Lara reinforced President Abelardo De La Espriella's statement that local authorities representing the President in public order cannot compromise with crime. · El Tiempo
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