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Lucy Davalou

Six Colombian rebels killed in 'message' by President Abelardo de la Espriella's new government

Days after Colombia's newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in, and who had vowed a battle against crime as a major part of his campaign, the leader announced the killings of six members of armed groups by Colombian forces on Sunday.

The far-right leader promised a fight against criminal groups that were profiting from drug trafficking as the country experiences its worst wave of violence in the past decade.

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