Pablito Arauca,' the ELN military leader sabotaging peace in Colombia
Briefly

Gustavo Anibal Giraldo, known as Pablito, holds significant influence as the third-highest commander within the ELN, commanding over 2,000 combatants. He exerts control over strategic areas along the Colombia-Venezuela border. His involvement in high-profile violent acts, particularly the 2019 Bogota attack, has hindered peace efforts with the Colombian government. President Gustavo Petro attributes a recent surge in violence in the Catatumbo region to Pablito's mobilization of troops, emphasizing the urgent need to defeat the ELN to restore national sovereignty.
Gustavo Anibal Giraldo, known as Pablito Arauca, stands as a significant figure in the ELN, potentially challenging the historical leaders of this guerrilla organization.
With over 2,000 men under his command, Pablito has armed control along the Colombian-Venezuelan border and is linked to high-profile acts of violence.
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