Colombia has extradited Geovany Andres Rojas, a former rebel leader associated with a dissident faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), to the United States on charges related to drug trafficking, according to multiple police sources. Known by the alias “Spider,” Rojas is alleged to have led the Border Commands faction of the National Coordinator of the Bolivarian Army, a group formed by ex-FARC members who opposed or abandoned the 2016 peace agreement between the Colombian government and the main FARC organization.

The extradition was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime linked to insurgent groups in Colombia. The National Coordinator of the Bolivarian Army represents one segment of former FARC combatants that continue armed activities despite the nationwide peace accord, which originally aimed to integrate former guerrilla fighters into civilian life and disband their paramilitary structures.

Authorities in Colombia have increasingly targeted dissident factions for their involvement in illicit drug trade and violent activities, which have contributed to continued instability in certain regions. Rojas’s removal to the United States underscores the international dimension of law enforcement cooperation, given the role that drug trafficking from Colombia plays in global narcotics markets.

The U.S. government has accused Rojas of leading drug trafficking operations that facilitated the movement of narcotics across national borders. Alongside Colombian security agencies, American authorities have intensified efforts to dismantle these networks and hold key figures accountable.

Further details regarding the charges facing Rojas or the specific circumstances of his extradition have not been disclosed. Colombian officials have not commented publicly on the extradition at this time. The development marks a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by dissident armed groups that reject the peace process, as Colombia continues to seek stability and security in regions long affected by conflict and illicit activities.