# Colombian forces kill eight in strike on Gulf Clan in Antioquia

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/eight-killed-in-colombian-air-strike-targeting-gulf-clan-gang/
- Published: 2026-11-12T13:58:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T21:01:49+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crgj3v3z10dno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Eight people were killed in a strike against the Gulf Clan.
- The president said a senior gang figure was among them.
- His campaign against criminal groups has drawn both support and criticism.

## Summary

Colombia’s armed forces killed eight people in an air strike targeting the Gulf Clan, the country’s largest criminal gang, in Antioquia. President Abelardo de la Espriella said he authorised the operation and that Haminton Mosquera, a senior gang member, was among those killed. The strike reflects the president’s pledge to use force against criminal groups and reclaim areas they control.

De la Espriella said Mosquera was one of 10 priority targets and was suspected of ordering attacks on security forces, including the killing of a police officer last year. The Gulf Clan has been involved for decades in cocaine trafficking, illegal mining and people smuggling; the United States added it to its Foreign Terrorist Organisations list last year. The president’s hard-line campaign has drawn support in areas affected by extortion and gang violence, alongside criticism of his public displays around military operations.

---
Summarised by TalkFuse (https://talkfuse.com/). Quote the original publisher for the reporting and link this page for the summary and discussion.