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The specific divisions of the group are arguable. Because of the current conflict existing in the country, much of the information recovered is conflicting and should not be taken as absolutely reliable. Some of the believed divisions or 'fronts', as they are commonly called, are shown below. It is worth noting that many of these fronts sometimes work together towards a certain mission, while others are further divided into 'columns' and 'companies' with a smaller number of members. For more general information see FARC-EP Chain Of Command . COMMANDERS 4TH FRONT It is composed by around 100 combatants and operates mostly in the Antioquia Department . Its current leadership has not been identified since its main leader was killed outside of combat in 2006. 11TH FRONT Also known as the José Antonio Anzoategui Front, it is composed by around 60 combatants and operates mostly in the Boyacá Department . Its leader, who also commanded the 23rd front, was killed in combat in 2006. 12TH FRONT Also known as the José Antonio Galán Front, this front was composed by 90 combatants and was mostly active in the 1980's, giving "protection" to the large Emerald dealers of the country. 20TH FRONT This front is composed by around 60 combatants and operates in the Cesar , Santander , and Norte De Santander Departments. Its current leadership is unclear.
23RD FRONT Also known as the Policarpa Salavarrieta Front, it is composed by around 60 combatants and operates mostly in the Santander Department and Boyacá Department . Its leader, who also commanded the 11th front, was killed in combat in 2006. 24TH FRONT It is composed by around 80 combatants and operates mostly in the Santander Department and the Bolívar Department . Its current leader is not known. 33RD FRONT Also known as the Mariscal Sucre Front, it is composed by around 70 combatants and operates mostly in the Norte De Santander Department . 46TH FRONT It is composed by around 90 combatants and operates mostly in the Santander Department . Its current leader is not known. SOUTH UNIT Referred to in Spanish as Unidad Sur, it operates in the Santander Department and Boyacá Department . Its current leader is unknown. COLUMNS AND COMPANIES The following columns and companies also form part of the Middle Magdalena Bloc:
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