Alfonso Cano
Alfonso Cano was the leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a guerrilla group that sought to overthrow the Colombian government. Known for his ideological commitment to Marxism, Cano played a pivotal role in the Colombian armed conflict, particularly during his leadership from 2008 until his death in 2011. He was involved in peace negotiations with the Colombian government but was ultimately killed by government forces in a military operation. His leadership and strategies significantly influenced the trajectory of the conflict in Colombia.
Born on Jul 22, 1948 (77 years old)
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Colombia:
Alfonso Cano is another former guerrilla leader whose photos were discovered on the assassin's phone.
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Liechtenstein:
Alfonso Cano was the commander of the FARC and was approached by intermediaries to clarify the whereabouts of the kidnapped journalists.
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