About the president’s announcement Ivan Dukeon possible death of the head of the FARC dissidents, Iván Márquez; Caracol Radio consulted with experts on this situation and what this death would represent for Colombia and the neighboring country Venezuela, which is where it is located.
We spoke with Ronald Rodríguez, researcher and spokesperson for the Venezuelan Observatory of the Universidad del Rosario and pointed out that “the Colombian and Venezuelan states must articulate and exchange information to reduce the dynamics of violence. The message is clear and it is that the leaders of the dissidences of one or the other side, they are not safe in Venezuela, this is no longer a safe space”.
We also consult with John Marulanda military analyst and security expert to understand what would happen to the stability of both countries.
“It is possible that this alleged discharge of Mr. Márquez means the reunification of the two dissidences that exist there in Venezuela. On the one hand, the new Marquetalia and Gentil Duarte’s tenth front, which is now under the command of Iván Mordisco and there are strong indications that he may be the author of this murderMarulanda said.
Secondly, Carlos Patino full professor at the National University research on issues related to contemporary international conflicts He told Caracol Radio that this possible death is related to the latest casualties of the government of Iván Duque.
“It would really be a victory for the security of the country within the outgoing government of Iván Duque and obviously, it leaves the military forces in a much stronger position in this government transition process,” said Patiño.
The experts assured that it is possible that these two commanders, reach an agreement once the death of Márquez is confirmed and that any of the groups can react differently to this situation.
