Investigation launched into possible death of FARC leader “Iván Márquez” in Colombia

Colombian authorities are investigating the possible death of Luciano Marín Arango, also known as ‘Iván Márquez,’ the leader of the ‘Segunda Marquetalia’ group, which is an offshoot of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

According to military sources, Márquez sustained head injuries on June 29, 2022, and subsequently died from those wounds after being admitted to a hospital in Venezuela.

The attack was initially claimed by the guerrilla group to be perpetrated by Colombian authorities, but the then-president, Iván Duque, attributed it to a dissident group led by Nestor Vera, alias ‘Iván Mordisco.’

The motive for the attack was reportedly retaliation for the death of another guerrilla leader, Miguel Botache Santillana, known as ‘Gentil Duarte.’

The Minister of Defense, Iván Velásquez, has stated that there is still no official confirmation regarding Márquez’s death.

Márquez was previously the FARC’s chief negotiator during the peace process, resulting in an agreement with the government in 2016.

However, in 2019, he and other key guerrilla leaders chose to resume armed activities.

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