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Nestor Gregorio Vera Fernandez, aka ‘Iván Mordisco’was presumed dead in July 2022 by the Government of the then president of Colombia, Ivan Duke. However, the head of the FARC dissidents appeared alive this Sunday in the department of Caquetá to announce that his faction, the Central General Staff (EMC FARC), joins the proposal of the current president Gustavo Petro to negotiate full peace.
In addition to his appearance, there were two other things that attracted attention: the mighty rifle that he carried on his back’ivan bite‘ and the luxurious van in which he arrived at San Vicente del Caguan.
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Upon arrival and removal, ‘ivan bite‘, like a television star, was surrounded by the cameras of the media and his bodyguards had to ask for space so that he could move forward without difficulty. He wore a different uniform from the other members of the EMC FARCwas similar to the one used by the Colombian National Army in 2002, according to the Infobae portal.
On his left arm stood out a bracelet with the colors of the Colombian flag, yellow, blue and red, and in the center the map of the country in white.
On his back hung an impressive a Tavor 21 assault rifle Israeli-made, 5.56 caliber by 45 mm. Forensic ballistics expert César Fernando Losada explained to Semana magazine that due to its high power, said weapon can only be in the hands of the Armed Forces and not civilians.
This high precision weapon has the ability to fire up to 900 cartridges per minute and its range reaches up to 550 meters away. It costs about $6,800.
On his rifle, ‘ivan bite‘ was wearing a multifunctional mini monocular for night vision.
According to the security consultant Noah Securitythe weapon was created with high technology to respond to the dynamics of global terrorism, to such an extent that it was declared the definitive weapon of the 21st century.
‘Iván Mordisco’ mobilized in a luxurious 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Saharawhich has a value of $77,000.
Iván Mordisco’s in the Llanos del Yarí is the same as Andrés Pastrana’s Caguan.
A terrorist, drug dealer and criminal walking free, mocking the country like a star.
Regrettable everything. pic.twitter.com/TeFN6fcpDZ
— Daniel F. Briceño (@Danielbricen) April 16, 2023
This was the appearance on Sunday of ‘ivan bite‘, who was presumed dead on July 15, 2022 by the then Defense Minister Diego Molano.
That time it was reported thativan bite‘ died in the so-called “Operation Jupiter”, which took place between Guaviare, Meta and Caqueta.
“They were 60 days behind this dangerous criminal and the intelligence working with the Army Aviation operations, the Air Force operations, the commands and the command and control systems following him permanently”the Colombian Military Forces said then.
Finally, as published by the newspaper El Tiempo, the bombing that ended the life of ‘ivan bite‘ was held in the village of Santa Rita, in San Vicente del Caguan, Caquetá.
“The intelligence sources affirmed that the versions they have collated indicate that although ‘Mordisco’ fell in the operation, His men apparently took his body from the bombing site.”added El Tiempo.
However, on September 20, 2022, the High Commissioner for Peace, Danilo Ruedarevealed that ‘ivan bite‘ was alive and had been part of the meetings in which government emissaries met with leaders of the FARC dissidents.
After the public appearance of ‘Iván Mordico’ on Sunday, many Internet users wondered what happened to the million-dollar reward that the Government offered for information on his location. the former minister Diego Molano He came out to respond through his account on the social network Twitter.
“The terrorist Iván Mordisco, who is strutting around in Yarí, Caquetá must be captured, that he pay for his crimes. We fight them, we don’t treat them like kings! For those who lie day and night to Colombians, I leave you proof that a reward of 3,000 million was NOT paid”, he wrote.
The terrorist Iván Mordisco, who is strutting around in Yarí, Caquetá must be captured, make him pay for his crimes. We fight them, we don’t treat them like kings!
???? For those who lie day and night to Colombians, I leave you proof that a reward of 3,000 million was NOT paid. pic.twitter.com/O6LVZlTnfR
— Diego Molano Aponte (@Diego_Molano) April 16, 2023
The document that he published is a right of petition to the National Police that was sent on October 18, 2022 and that certifies that no reward or compensation was given for information related to aliases. ‘Ivan Bite’.
Néstor Gregorio Vera Fernández, alias ‘Iván Mordisco’is the current head of the Central Staff (EMC FARC)the greatest dissidence of the ancient Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces. He would command some 3,000 guerrillas.
According to Insight Crime, until 2016 he served as commander of the Armando Ríos First Front of the FARC, but in June of that year, before the signing of peace with the Government, he became the first dissident commander.
The criminal action ofivan bite‘ started 20 years ago, when he joined the FARC.
He began as a private guerrilla, but quickly specialized as a sniper and explosives officer within the Armando Ríos First Frontbased in San José del Guaviare.
In 2008 he rose to become commander, albeit temporary, of the Forehead First due to the capture of the ringleader Gerardo Aguilar, alias ‘César’.
In 2009, the position of commander of the Forehead First was assumed by Marco Fidel Suárez, alias ‘Kokoriko’, and ‘ivan bite‘ became head of the Public Order company of the Forehead First in Guaviare and Vaupes. According to Insight Crime, his mission until 2012 was forced recruitment and the protection of illicit coca leaf crops.
Finally, in 2012 he assumed the leadership of the Forehead Firsta position he held until 2016, when he deserted after criticizing the peace talks that were taking place in Havana between the guerrillas and the government.
Before defecting, he sent a letter to the FARC Secretariat in Cuba, expressing his dissatisfaction with the process and stating that the First Front was not going to demobilize or surrender its weapons. He also invited all “guerrilla men and women, militia men and women” who disagreed with the peace process to “join forces” and “continue the insurgent struggle.”
TO ‘ivan bite‘ He is accused of being responsible for crimes such as illegal mining and extortion of peasants, merchants and farmers. It is also noted for pressure to increase the cultivation, processing and trafficking of cocaine in Guaviare. In addition, the Ombudsman’s Office denounced that it forcibly recruited an unknown number of indigenous children and youth in the rural area of Miraflores.
Likewise, he is accused of ordering riots against the Armed Forces, through attacks with explosive devices and kidnapping. He is also accused of various murders of civilians in Guaviare.
Insight Crime realizes that in addition to confronting the public force, ‘Ivan Mordisco‘ is at war with the forces of the Second Marquetaliaanother FARC dissident group headed by Iván Márquez.
Source: Elcomercio
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