Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Reported Killing of FARC Commander Jorge Briceno

(WASHINGTON, DC)– Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) released the following statement in regards to the reported killing of FARC commander Jorge Briceno:

“The reported killing of FARC commander “Mono Jojoy” (Jorge Briceno) in a military raid by Colombian Armed Forces is more evidence of the fact that Colombia continues to make great progress in reestablishing and maintaining government control over its territory. It is my great hope that the tragedy of this extended conflict can soon come to an end, and the violence that has taken so many innocent lives and terrorized communities caught in the crossfire can finally be over.”