Geovany Andrés Rojas, alias ‘Araña’, extradited to the United States

Geovany Andrés Rojas Comandos de la Frontera extradition drug trafficking Colombia

Geovany Andrés Rojas, known as alias ‘Araña’, the leader of the Comandos de la Frontera armed group, was extradited from Colombia to the United States on Friday, September 25, 2026. The operation involved a high-security transfer from La Picota prison in Bogotá to the CATAM military base, followed by a transit through Barranquilla before his final departure via an aircraft to the U.S.

Rojas is required by a court in the Southern District of California to face charges related to drug trafficking, narcotics terrorism, and conspiracy to commit crime. His extradition had previously been suspended during the administration of Gustavo Petro, as Rojas had served as a peace negotiator for his organization during government-led peace dialogues.

The extradition order was reactivated following the decision by President Abelardo De La Espriella to terminate peace talks with various criminal structures and the subsequent approval by the Supreme Court of Justice. President De La Espriella emphasized that the move is part of a broader institutional effort to dismantle transnational drug trafficking networks and strengthen judicial cooperation with allied governments.

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Abelardo De La Espriella · Colombia · Comandos de Frontera · Comandos de la Frontera · Geovanny Andrés Rojas · Geovany Andrés Rojas · Gustavo Petro · United States

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[● 5 SOURCES] The Colombian Prosecutor's Office has charged Rojas with approximately 16 homicides in the Caquetá region between 2020 and 2024. diariodelcauca.com.co · elfrente.com.co · www.colombia.com
[● 13 SOURCES] Rojas had previously been designated as a peace negotiator during the administration of Gustavo Petro. 360radio.com.co · elfrente.com.co · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · www.colombia.com · diarioriente.com · +7 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Geovany Andrés Rojas, alias ‘Araña’, was extradited to the United States on Friday, September 25, 2026. 360radio.com.co · diariodelcauca.com.co · elfrente.com.co · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · www.colombia.com · +10 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The President stated that he intends to eradicate drug trafficking with the help of the public forces. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx · elinformadorve.com · entrelineas.com.mx
[● 15 SOURCES] Rojas was captured in February 2025 at a hotel in Bogotá following an Interpol Red Notice. 360radio.com.co · diariodelcauca.com.co · www.colombia.com · diarioriente.com · narinoahora.com · +8 more
[● 15 SOURCES] Rojas led the Comandos de la Frontera, an armed group with over 1,000 members. diariodelcauca.com.co · diarioriente.com · elinformadorve.com · narinoahora.com · 360radio.com.co · +10 more
[● 13 SOURCES] Rojas is required by a court in the Southern District of California for drug trafficking and conspiracy to commit crime. 360radio.com.co · diariodelcauca.com.co · elfrente.com.co · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · www.colombia.com · +6 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The extradition process involved a transfer from La Picota prison in Bogotá to a military base in Barranquilla. 360radio.com.co · elfrente.com.co · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · www.colombia.com · tribuna.com.mx · +2 more