Lucas Valbuena, former member of the FARC, died in Venezuela
The former commander of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) Fabricio Martínez, known under the alias “Lucas Valbuena”died in Venezuela after being kicked by a horse, reported journalist Sebastiana Barráez in a report published in the Argentine media. Infobae.
«15 days ago, I was going towards Elorza with a group of guerrillas, when passing a pipe of the Capanaparo, the horse kicked him and he drowned. He was living in the El Peñalero ranch, where he kept a low profile, but he was in charge of some landing strips in the area,” a resident of the area informed the Argentine media.
“Luca Valbuena” had faced accusations after the assault on the Armored Cavalry Military Fort, General Ambrosio Plaza, in Elorza, Apure state on September 14, 2019. He was accused of five crimes, however, the current Minister of the Interior and Justice of Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello, interceded for him to reduce the charges against someone who was also the leader of the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Apure, reported Infobae.
The FARC member was finally admitted to only one crime and received a release from prison after two years.
Diosdado Cabello, Minister of the Interior, Justice and Peace. Photo: With the mallet giving (@mazo4f)
According to research by Sebastiana Barráezthe protection that the former FARC commander received and his relationship with Diosdado Cabello, one of the most powerful men in the Venezuelan Government, It was crucial for its survival and operations in national territoryin addition to the interconnection between Venezuelan politics and Colombian guerrilla groups that have been the subject of controversy and international concern.
The trajectory of “Lucas Valbuena” in these guerrilla groups left a significant influence on the dynamics of the Colombian armed conflict and in the border region with Venezuela.
Lucas Valbuena was known in the FARC for his strategic capacity and leadership in military operations. His influence extended to several regions of Colombia, where he coordinated attacks and managed logistical support networks. After the demobilization of the FARC in 2016, Valbuena continued his armed struggle in the ELN from Venezuelan territory in the state of Apure which would have allowed it to operate with “relative freedom” on the Colombian-Venezuelan border.
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