Operation Alcatraz, Military operation in Carmen de Bolívar, Colombia.
Operation Alcatraz was a military campaign by Colombian Armed Forces in the Bolívar and Sucre departments. It deployed large troop numbers and destroyed several guerrilla camps across the regions.
Operation Alcatraz took place from March to October 2007 and targeted the Caribbean Bloc of FARC-EP and the ERP. The campaign resulted in major losses for these armed groups.
The operation marked a shift in local community perspectives as residents celebrated the elimination of guerrilla presence in their territories.
Visitors can find historical information about this military campaign in local museums and historical collections in the Carmen de Bolívar area. Travelers can speak with residents to learn more about the campaign's impact on their communities.
The operation included a concluding phase called Operation Aromo that used precision strikes. Several high-ranking leaders of armed groups were eliminated during this phase.
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