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Duque sacks Colombia's controversial army chief
by Adriaan Alsema December 27, 2019
Colombia’s President Ivan Duque said Friday that he has replaced General Nicasio Martinez, whose year as commander of the national army was marred by human rights and corruption scandals.
. . .
Zapateiro’s Omega’s Task Force falsely claimed that a community leader who was murdered by soldiers was a member of the now-demobilized guerrilla group FARC when the general commanded the 5th Brigade in 2014.
. . .
Martinez’ January order to double the number of killed and captured members of illegal armed groups was leaked to the New York Times by top military commanders who feared that this target could only be met by killing civilians.
By October, six top generals had been sacked or were promoted away over their alleged involvement in corruption, a witch hunt to find out who talks to the American newspaper and the fabrication of evidence over guerrilla activity in Venezuela..
More:
https://colombiareports.com/duque-sacks-colombias-controversial-army-chief/
Can walk down stairs with eyes closed!
Grabbing a moment for some extra scheming.
