Armed strike by Sierra Nevada self-defense group paralyzes Santa Marta for three days

The Autodefensas Conquistadoras de la Sierra Nevada declared an armed strike in Santa Marta and surroundings, lasting over three days, in retaliation for the death of a member. The event mirrors the 'Culiacanazo' pattern of cartel pressure on the state, indicating a shift in the group's tactics and a challenge to government control in the Caribbean region. The full details of the triggering death and the group's demands remain unclear.