According to unofficial sources, Gabriel Culma Ortiz, alias "Guillermo," an alleged member of the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC), was arrested by agents of Venezuela's Directorate of Intelligence and Prevention Services (Disip).

National and international media said on Sunday, citing unofficial sources, that "Guillermo" was reportedly arrested on Friday July 25 in San Carlos de Morroa, Amazonas state, by members of the Venezuelan National Guard (GN). Some newspapers such as Mexico's El Universal; Ecuador's El Comercio; and news agency Ansa Latina reported this information.

Culma Ortiz has been linked to Alexander Farfán, alias "Enrique Gafas" and to Gerardo Aguilar, alias "César," who were arrested on July 2 during a Colombian government military operation that led to the rescue of 15 FARC hostages, including former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt.