They reinforce security in a Colombian municipality due to increased violence

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The Minister of Defense of Colombia, Diego Molano Aponte, reported this Tuesday that he gave instructions to reinforce with soldiers the municipality of Ituango and its neighboring villages, in the department of Antioquia, located in the northwest of the country, which they have been affected by the displacement of more than 3,700 people due to violence by irregular armed groups.

The official said on his Twitter account that they will guarantee the return of the population to their places of origin, while the Air Force transfers humanitarian aid to the area.

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The governor in charge of Antioquia, Luis Fernando Suárez, announced a reward of about $ 25,500 to find those responsible for the forced displacement of 3,721 people, corresponding to 1,548 family nuclei.

3,721 people have been displaced by the violence in Antioquia, corresponding to 1,548 family nuclei.

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In a statement, they reported that the probable perpetrators were identified as alias Ramiro, alias Camilo and alias Machín, belonging to the Grupo Armado Organizado (GAO) Residual 18 (dissident of the FARC who commits crimes in that area), as well as alias Richard del Clan del Golfo, a paramilitary group that operates in various departments of the country.

The commander of the Army's Seventh Division, Brigadier General Juvenal Díaz Mateus, indicated that according to testimonies from peasants there is no security in some areas, so a command post has been placed.

He pointed out that the situation is setting up a crime against humanity and that those named have been calling by phone to intimidate and force displacement.

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National Air Force personnel load humanitarian aid into a helicopter, bound for Ituango.

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The national Air Force has so far transported 1.5 tons of humanitarian aid.

The idea is to complete 40 tons that were sent by the Unit for Comprehensive Attention and Reparation to Victims (UARIV).

According to the government, the situation is aggravated by the closure of the main route of entry to the municipality due to the rainy season.

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