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Security crackdowns, military overhaul, and legal challenges

42 clusters · 655 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia: President De La Espriella shifts focus to cultural battle

Since his inauguration on 7 August 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella has implemented a nationalist security and migration agenda, dismantling the previous ‘paz total’ model in favor of a ‘total war’ strategy. To c

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Colombia: Military offensive and ACSN leadership instability

28 clusters · 137 sources · last updated

Latest: Santa Marta: One soldier killed and another wounded in ACSN attack

The 2026 Colombian government offensive against dissident FARC factions, the Clan del Golfo, and the ELN has intensified, marked by significant narcotics seizures and a breakdown in negotiations. President Abelardo de la

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Public safety and crime trends in Latin America

10 clusters · 635 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombian police conduct security operations and vehicle seizures

Public safety and environmental concerns persist across Latin America, with ongoing law enforcement efforts targeting organized crime and drug trafficking. In Paraguay, SENAD agents seized 1,753 kilograms of marijuana in

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Organized crime and drug trafficking in Latin America

7 clusters · 103 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica and El Salvador strengthen security and anti-narcotics alliance

Authorities in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Ecuador continue to address various facets of organized crime and drug trafficking. In Costa Rica, concerns persist regarding the recruitment of minors, wi

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Global migrant smuggling and illicit finance

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Human smuggling networks earned up to $509 million in 2025

Reports from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Organization for Migration highlight the scale and financial complexity of human smuggling networks. In 2025, smuggling networks uti

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Latin American organized crime expansion

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Latin American drug cartels expand operations into Europe and the Balkans

Latin American nations and European authorities are responding to the transnational activities of organized crime networks. In September 2026, governments in Latin America and Europe began treating borders as critical na

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Ecuador organized crime and security crisis

97 clusters · 205 sources · last updated

Latest: Sky ECC rulings and major international drug seizures impact European legal and security landscapes

Ecuador continues to face a severe surge in organized crime and gang violence, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency and recognize an internal armed conflict. Security operations have intensified acros

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Colombian law enforcement operations against Clan del Golfo

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia reports 29 arrests and combat deaths in anti-crime operations

Colombian security forces have conducted several operations targeting the Clan del Golfo criminal organization. In Pueblorrico, Antioquia, a joint operation by the Colombian Army and National Police led to the capture o

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Colombian security operations against criminal groups

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia security forces capture 30 suspects in major anti-crime operations

Colombian security forces have conducted targeted operations against criminal structures and dissident groups in different regions of the country. In Antioquia, authorities captured an individual known as alias ‘Alexand

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Mining unrest and illegal mining disputes in Bolivia

10 clusters · 37 sources · last updated

Latest: Illegal mining near Madidi National Park causes pollution and threats in Bolivia

In La Asunta, La Paz, community members seized a mining camp near the Boopi River following protests against a Chinese mining company. Demonstrators accused the firm of illegal exploitation, environmental pollution, and

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Colombia shifts security policy and ends peace dialogues

9 clusters · 126 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia: ELN commander critiques government's political direction

President Abelardo de la Espriella has fundamentally restructured Colombia’s security landscape by dismantling the ‘Total Peace’ policy and reversing long-standing firearm restrictions. Through several resolutions, the a

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