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On Monday morning, EL TIEMPO had access to an intelligence report from the National Police that gives an account of how those classified as “radical groups” operate and organize in Bogotá, who supposedly They have starred in the acts of vandalism that were seen not only last week, but in November of last year.
According to the document, “the prosecution and investigation processes by
the authorities in Colombia reflect about 20 large radical groups
located in the capital, which are mostly integrated
by university students, as well as minors from the
high school”.
The different intelligence bodies have been compiling reports and investigations, carried out for several years, to have a starting point and design an analysis that allows demonstrate how they are organized and who leads the acts of vandalism that occur in different areas of the country.
(We suggest you read: ‘Vandalism was incited through social networks’: Ministry of Defense).
In the case of Bogotá, the researchers established that these networks have been formed in the last 15 years and that within each one there are no hierarchical forms, but there are “leaders” who stand out for their knowledge in “improvised explosives, number of acts of vandalism and experiences to which they have participated“.
The policemen established that they are identified by their clothing, which focuses on the use of balaclavas, ear covers and spare clothing, the latter classified as “a distraction strategy by these groups, as well as their black attire” .
(Surely you are interested in reading: Hit with a blunt weapon, key in the death of a lawyer).
There are “leaders” who stand out for their knowledge of “improvised explosives and the number of acts of vandalism and experiences in which they have participated.”
According to the document, one of the modes of operation of these groups is the realization of calls for their activities through messages left in “dead mailboxes”, which can be through emails. Today, social media and communication platforms are your best option.
“Sometimes its members do not know each other or have
references on aliases or ‘nicknames’ “, reads the report, which indicates that education centers become the meeting and training point.
Eln excels in the instrumentalization of young people “based on its activities to extend the brigades and neighborhood components “.
(We suggest you read: Every day 248 young people between 19 and 29 years old are caught, on average).
Radical groups identified in Bogotá
In Bogotá, 20 radical networks or groups have been identified, among which stand out: Camilista Youth, Bolivarian Movement for the New Colombia, Rebel Youth, Simón Bolívar Clandestine Coordinator, Youth of the April 19 Movement JM19, AK Al Combate and Jaime Bateman Cayón M -19.
The heads of these networks also travel to the peripheral neighborhoods of Bogotá and Soacha to carry out “social and community work”, and thus gain new followers.
(You might be interested in reading: Forensic evidence will determine the course of the case for the death of a lawyer).
The latest research has managed to identify the printing presses and places used for the production of propaganda. “By inspecting and proceeding, judicially, thousands of formats are found for dissemination. They also use these printers to reproduce cards for the handling and use of incendiary material, as well as communication codes, “combatant cards” or “instructions for the revolt””, Highlights the document.
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