COThe article discusses a report by Colombia’s National Institute of Legal Medicine, which recorded 65 deaths of minors under 18 during military operations under President Gustavo Petro. The institute’s director, Ariel Cortés, highlighted that most victims were adolescents aged 14–17 in regions like Guaviare, Arauca, and Putumayo. In response, Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez disputed the accuracy of the figure, arguing that the count includes individuals involved in hostilities and that military intelligence has prevented collateral damage. He blamed armed groups such as 'Mordisco,' 'Calarcá,' and the Clan del Golfo for recruiting minors into violence. Both Petro and Sánchez defended the legality of the bombings, citing an earlier report to U.S. President Donald Trump that claimed zero civilian casualties, asserting that minors involved in combat were targeted. The article frames the issue as a conflict between state actions and illegal armed groups, emphasizing the state’s justification for military operations.
Bias read (Right): The article frames the military actions as justified and necessary, attributing the deaths of minors to illegal armed groups rather than state responsibility. It emphasizes the government’s claim of zero collateral damage and portrays the state’s actions as lawful and effective against criminalized,
