Colombian paramilitary group formed in northwestern Colombia, operating mainly in Antioquia and Córdoba departments. Founded by the Castaño brothers to retaliate against FARC-EP for their father's assassination. Initially protected farmers' interests and drug crops, later became a core component of the United Self-Defenders of Colombia (AUC).
CRIMENET has extracted 13 linkages for this organization, including 3 cooperative ties across 2 organizations, 4 conflicts across 2 organizations and 6 other connections.