Colombian armed group declares 48-hour paro in Santa Marta after leader killed

The Autodefensas Conquistadoras de la Sierra Nevada declared a 48-hour armed strike in Santa Marta following the death of their second-in-command, alias Cholo, in a military operation. The paro is expected to disrupt local commerce and movement, signaling a violent response to state pressure. This marks an escalation in the group's confrontation with security forces in the Sierra Nevada region.