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News|ConflictUS officially labels Colombia’s EGC group a ‘terrorist organization’Analysts warn US ‘terrorist’ designation of the EGC could escalate violence and hinder peace negotiations in Colombia.

Bogota, Colombia — The United States Department of State has officially designated the Gaitanist Army of Colombia (EGC), also known as Clan del Golfo, as a "terrorist organization." This group operates throughout Colombia and is involved in drug…

HBy Henry DaltonDec 16, 20251 min read

Bogota, Colombia — The United States Department of State has officially designated the Gaitanist Army of Colombia (EGC), also known as Clan del Golfo, as a "terrorist organization." This group operates throughout Colombia and is involved in drug trafficking, illegal mining, and extortion activities.

The designation of the Clan del Golfo as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) was announced by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. This classification allows US courts to impose sanctions on individuals or entities that provide support or are linked to the EGC.

Previously, the Biden administration had imposed financial sanctions on top members of the EGC without classifying it as a terrorist organization. The US has already designated other Colombian groups such as the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) as FTOs.

This classification allows US courts to impose sanctions on individuals or entities that provide support or are linked to the EGC.
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Impact on Business and Peace Negotiations

The FTO designation aims to disrupt the EGC's connections with private enterprises, particularly in areas like money laundering and logistics. However, experts warn that this move may complicate ongoing peace negotiations between the EGC and the Colombian government, which are mediated by Qatar. A peace process agreement was signed in Doha on Dec 5, 2025, focusing on disarmament.

The designation complicates discussions on extradition, as it hinders the Colombian state from assuring non-extradition of EGC leaders to the US. The group's chief negotiator has indicated that EGC commanders could face imprisonment under a potential peace deal.

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Failure to maintain peace negotiations could escalate violence in Colombia, particularly in the north. Despite these challenges, previous successful negotiations with other US-designated FTOs, like the FARC in 2016, suggest that peace talks could still proceed.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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