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ELN drone attacks and escalating drone warfare in Colombia

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: Norte de Santander: U.S. issues high-level security alert for Colombia

The National Liberation Army (ELN) launched a drone attack on the El Trapiche Military Canton in Ocaña, located in the Catatumbo region of Norte de Santander, Colombia. The assault reportedly involved a swarm of at least

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Forest fires and water scarcity in South America

14 clusters · 133 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia faces water shortages and economic risks from El Niño

Severe forest fires and water scarcity, driven by high temperatures and the El Niño phenomenon, continue to impact South America. In Bolivia, the Santa Cruz government has declared an Orange Alert following a surge in fi

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Colombian Army anti‑explosive and anti-drone operations

8 clusters · 168 sources · last updated

Latest: Haina Oriental Customs seizes 74,100 rounds of ammunition

The Colombian National Army has continued security campaigns to neutralize explosive devices placed by various armed groups. Following mid-August operations in Boyacá, where the First Brigade destroyed 20 devices attribu

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Colombia peace process and security tensions

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia: Petro administration faces scrutiny over fund use and criminal ties

In early August 2026, President Gustavo Petro signed a resolution reactivating capture orders against members of the Calarcá dissident groups, including Jonathan Jair Narváez Quintero, alias ‘Gafas’, and seven others. Th

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