Cauca Department

Puracé volcano activity and earthquake in Colombia

8 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Puracé Volcano remains under orange alert due to seismic activity

As of early September 2026, Colombia continues to manage a dual geological crisis involving the Puracé volcano and the aftermath of a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar, Chocó, on 10 August. Th

Colombia 2026 election, inauguration & security

382 clusters · 1158 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Gustavo Petro alleges electoral manipulation involving Fernando Cerimedo

Following his inauguration on August 7, President Abelardo de la Espriella has begun restructuring the Colombian government. He established a cabinet of 18 ministers adhering to gender parity laws, appointing nine men an

Drone attacks and child recruitment crisis in Colombia

4 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Colombia child recruitment crisis fueled by social media

Colombia continues to face escalating threats from drone-based attacks involving explosive devices and a severe crisis of child recruitment. The Ombudsman’s Office reported a 146% increase in drone attacks equipped with

Water shortage in Colombia's Patía region

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Infrastructure and transit disruptions reported in Peru and Colombia

In the Patía municipality of Colombia, more than 6,000 residents across 20 villages and nearby areas have experienced a potable water shortage lasting over a month. Community leaders reported that the lack of water has h