Governor of Antioquia asks the U.S. for the extradition of alias Primo Gay, implicated in the downing of a Black Hawk and the murder of a journalist

NewsAndrés Julián Rendón praised the operation by the Public Force and emphasized that the captured man must also answer to American justice. Governor Andrés Julián Rendón asked the United States to request the extradition of alias Primo Gay. Photo: PrivateJOURNALIST14.11.2026 13:07 Updated: 14.11.2026 13:07 In a major blow against armed structures in Antioquia, Governor Andrés Julián Rendón highlighted the capture of Néider Yesid Uñates, known in the criminal world as alias Primo Gay. The departmental leader, who described him as "one of the most bloodthirsty criminals to have ever operated in the department," made a respectful request to the Government of the United States for the captured man to be sought in extradition. A reward of 640 million pesos was offered for alias Primo Gay. Photo: Supplied. The operation, described by the governor as a "millimetric operation of intelligence, sagacity and bravery," took place in rural areas of the municipalities of Briceño and Yarumal. To carry out these tasks, the Government of Antioquia provided lodging and food logistics for the uniformed personnel. "We back our Public Force with deeds," Rendón emphasized. From the Farc to the 'Gulf Clan': a record of terrorAccording to the governor's statements, alias Primo Gay built his criminal career as a trusted man of alias Calarcá in the Farc's 36th Front. He later switched allegiances to join the ranks of the Gulf Clan, maintaining his violent activity in the region. Alias Primo Gay was also accused of attacking the Public Force. Photo: Supplied."He continued doing the same thing: extorting, murdering, driving families from their homes and sowing terror. There is no ideology at all, only that of criminal profits," said the departmental leader. Uñates's file contains high-impact crimes, among which stands out his participation in the downing of a Black Hawk helicopter —an aircraft owned by the United States government— an attack that claimed the lives of 13 police officers. He is also held responsible for the murder of journalist Mateo Pérez. Message to the victims and presidential backingDuring his remarks, Rendón gave special recognition to President Abelardo De La Espriella for his leadership, highlighting that "joint intelligence and coordination operations between the Force and the justice system can indeed be carried out." The capture of alias Primo Gay took place in Briceño, Antioquia. Photo: CourtesyFinally, the governor dedicated this operational result to those who suffered the violence of the captured man, sending a message of zero impunity:"This is for the victims, for all the mothers whose children were taken from them, for the merchants who suffered his extortions, for the families who had to leave their homes, for our murdered police officers and soldiers, for all Antioquians who lived under the fear this bloodthirsty man sowed. Because, sooner or later, he who does it, pays for it," he concluded. Follow all the news from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERSSign up for our newsletters and receive news in your inbox according to your interests. Stay informed about what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWSFollow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Always stay up to date with the latest news, coverage, stories and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPPJoin the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay on top of the most relevant news as it happens. EL TIEMPO APPStay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DIGITAL EDITIONReliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.