{"id":231049,"date":"2026-06-13T14:14:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T14:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/victor-chala-leader-of-the-36th-front-of-calarca-dissidents-captured-allegedly-ordered-the-murder-of-journalist-mateo-perez-in-antioquia\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T14:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T14:14:23","slug":"victor-chala-leader-of-the-36th-front-of-calarca-dissidents-captured-allegedly-ordered-the-murder-of-journalist-mateo-perez-in-antioquia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/victor-chala-leader-of-the-36th-front-of-calarca-dissidents-captured-allegedly-ordered-the-murder-of-journalist-mateo-perez-in-antioquia\/","title":{"rendered":"V\u00edctor Chala, Leader of the 36th Front of Calarc\u00e1 Dissidents, Captured: Allegedly Ordered the Murder of Journalist Mateo P\u00e9rez in Antioquia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<div class=\"visual__image image-initial-width\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">The criminal would be one of the trusted men of Alexander D\u00edaz Mendoza, better known as alias Calarc\u00e1 or &#8220;Calarc\u00e1 C\u00f3rdoba&#8221; &#8211; credits Flip and National Police<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<h2>Capture of V\u00edctor Chala<\/h2>\n<p>In a significant operation conducted by the Colombian Army and National Police, Jhon \u00c9dison Chala Torrejano, also known as V\u00edctor Chala, was captured on June 12, 2026. The arrest took place at a tollbooth in the municipality of Flanders, Tolima, as authorities aimed to dismantle the activities of illegal armed groups.<\/p>\n<h2>Crimes and Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>V\u00edctor Chala is identified as the leader of the 36th front of the FARC dissidents located in Brice\u00f1o, Antioquia. He has been accused of orchestrating the disappearance and murder of journalist Mateo P\u00e9rez Rueda, who was a bright 24-year-old political science student.<\/p>\n<p>The arrest was carried out under a court order and Chala faces multiple charges, including terrorism, extortion, and aggravated conspiracy. Additionally, five accomplices were apprehended during the operation, highlighting the breadth of the crackdown on organized crime.<\/p>\n<h2>Evidence and Seizures<\/h2>\n<p>During their investigation, authorities seized an array of weaponry and cash, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 9 mm caliber pistols<\/li>\n<li>8 magazines<\/li>\n<li>115 cartridges<\/li>\n<li>33 million pesos in cash<\/li>\n<li>7 mobile phones<\/li>\n<li>A Toyota truck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This haul underscores the serious threat that Chala and his affiliates posed to the region.<\/p>\n<h3>Criminal Background<\/h3>\n<p>Chala&#8217;s criminal career spans approximately ten years. In 2024, he served as the financial leader of the Dar\u00edo Guti\u00e9rrez Commission of the FARC dissidents. By April 2026, he was appointed leader of the armed commission in Brice\u00f1o, consolidating his power and influence in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Recognized as a trusted associate of the notorious alias Primo Gay, Chala is implicated in various illicit activities and criminal economies affecting northern Antioquia.<\/p>\n<h2>The Impact of the Crime<\/h2>\n<p>The disappearance and murder of Mateo P\u00e9rez Rueda on May 7, 2026, shocked the community and placed a spotlight on the perils faced by journalists in Colombia. Investigations have established a direct link between Chala and this heinous crime, shedding light on the dangers that accompany journalistic endeavors in conflict-affected areas.<\/p>\n<h3>Government Response<\/h3>\n<p>Antioquia\u2019s governor, Andr\u00e9s Juli\u00e1n Rend\u00f3n, highlighted the successful operation leading to Chala&#8217;s arrest, attributing it to the dedication of law enforcement. His comments also served as a critique of President Gustavo Petro, reminding him of Chala\u2019s predecessor, alias Calarc\u00e1, who was released after being named a peace manager.<\/p>\n<p>Rend\u00f3n emphasized the importance of vigilance in prosecution, assuring the public of a commitment to maintaining security and justice within the region.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The capture of V\u00edctor Chala represents a critical step in Colombia&#8217;s ongoing battle against organized crime and violence. As investigations continue, the hope is that justice will prevail for the victims and the community can begin to heal from the scars of conflict.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The criminal would be one of the trusted men of Alexander D\u00edaz Mendoza, better known as alias Calarc\u00e1 or &#8220;Calarc\u00e1 C\u00f3rdoba&#8221; &#8211; credits Flip and National Police Capture of V\u00edctor Chala In a significant operation conducted by the Colombian Army and National Police, Jhon \u00c9dison Chala Torrejano, also known as V\u00edctor Chala, was captured on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":231050,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[53786,3832,37409,40922,6973,53785,22722,2637,1575,403,31247,892,3524,29239,12214],"class_list":["post-231049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mazagine","tag-36th","tag-allegedly","tag-antioquia","tag-calarca","tag-captured","tag-chala","tag-dissidents","tag-front","tag-journalist","tag-leader","tag-mateo","tag-murder","tag-ordered","tag-perez","tag-victor"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231049","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=231049"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231049\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":231051,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231049\/revisions\/231051"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/231050"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=231049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=231049"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=231049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}