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Yeferson Cossio Airline Ban & Rifle Video Timeline
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Via YouTube channel @Yeferson Cossio All clips and posts below are embedded from their original sources.
By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Mar 11, 2026 to Aug 21, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
Tracked by GenZHype: Yeferson Cossio's Instagram account (@yefersoncossio) had 12.2 million followers on September 25, 2026 and 12.2 million on September 28, 2026. Instagram shows follower counts from 10,000 up rounded.
Tracked by GenZHype: Yeferson Cossio's TikTok account (@yefersoncossio) had 19,874,977 followers on September 25, 2026 and 19,871,719 on September 28, 2026.
Tracked by GenZHype: Yeferson Cossio's YouTube channel (Yeferson Cossio) had 1.39 million subscribers on September 25, 2026 and 1.39 million on September 28, 2026, and its videos gained 0 views in that time. YouTube shows subscriber counts rounded.
“It simply comes down to what I have said from the very beginning: offering an apology,”
via dexerto.com
Background
The influencer faced a convergence of compounding controversies throughout 2026, encompassing a major commercial aviation violation on a flight from Bogotá to Madrid, a promotional gambling penalty from national regulators, and intense public scrutiny regarding police weapon handling.
In August 2026, Colombian gambling regulator Coljuegos reportedly fined Yeferson Cossio COP 116 million (approximately $37,900) over an unauthorized promotional game marketed through Instagram. The ruling would also prevent him from operating games of chance for five years once final, though Cossio can appeal the sanction.
The timeline
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Stink Bomb Activated on Transatlantic Flight
During Avianca flight AV46 from Bogotá to Madrid flying over the Atlantic Ocean, Yeferson Cossio reportedly activated a prohibited chemical device, allegedly causing a foul odor that created discomfort for passengers and crew. Although it reportedly did not trigger a critical emergency, the plane was far from alternative airports.[1]
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Earthquake Hits Chocó
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake reportedly struck the Chocó department in western Colombia, with the epicenter in San José del Palmar (Article 4), according to elcolombiano.com.[2]
Screenshot of elcolombiano.com, captured Sep 13, 2026. Source [2] -
Footage Surfaces of Cossio Handling Police Rifle
Footage circulated on social media appearing to show Yeferson Cossio handling an official National Police dotation rifle during an initiative delivering 40 tons of aid to earthquake victims in Colombia's Chocó region. Cossio was filmed allegedly dancing with the weapon before returning it to an officer, sparking widespread national controversy.[1]
Screenshot of dexerto.com, captured Sep 13, 2026. Source [1] -
Team and Political Reactions to Rifle Video
Following the circulation of the rifle video, Cossio's team claimed he had permission and that nobody was placed at risk, while acknowledging an institutional firearm should not have been handed to a civilian. Meanwhile, House Representative Claudia Romero Nader reported filing a criminal complaint against Cossio with the Attorney General’s Office and alerting the Ministry of Defense, National Police, Inspector General’s Office, Ombudsman’s Office, and UN Verification Mission.[1]
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Avianca Concludes Restorative Justice Agreement
Avianca announced that the case regarding the reported stink bomb incident had concluded through a restorative justice agreement. Under the terms, Cossio was reportedly banned from using Avianca's services until August 21, 2027, and his return flight was canceled. Cossio reportedly apologized publicly to the airline and flight crew of AV46.[1]
Who is involved
Frequently asked
Why was Yeferson Cossio banned by Avianca?
Yeferson Cossio was banned from flying with Avianca for one year after setting off a prohibited chemical stink bomb during flight AV46 from Bogotá to Madrid on March 11, 2026.
When does Yeferson Cossio's Avianca ban end?
Under a restorative justice agreement announced on August 21, 2026, Cossio cannot use Avianca's services until August 21, 2027.
What caused the controversy regarding Yeferson Cossio and a rifle?
Cossio faced severe public backlash and a criminal complaint after footage showed him handling and dancing with an official National Police dotation rifle during humanitarian aid distribution in Colombia's Chocó region.
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This timeline compiles 5 dated events from 2 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Yeferson Cossio Airline Ban & Rifle Video Timeline.”
GenZHype, 14 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/yeferson-cossio-airline-ban-rifle-video-timeline/.