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ELN drone and explosive warfare expands in Colombia

10 clusters · 91 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Venezuela military allegedly bombs ELN camp in Apure

Following the ELN drone attack on the El Trapiche Military Canton in Norte de Santander, the conflict has expanded geographically and intensified. The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory fo

Colombian military and armed group activity

5 clusters · 39 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Cauca: Motorcycle bomb attacks El Mango toll station

The Colombian military has engaged in operations targeting the logistics and tactics of various armed groups. On October 6, the National Army seized 1,100 gallons of fuel linked to the Librado Vergel front of the Autodef

Colombian military operations against illegal gold mining

6 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colombian authorities strike illegal gold mining operations

The Colombian military continues operations to dismantle illegal gold mining infrastructure across various regions. In Antioquia, the Special Energy and Road Battalion No. 4 destroyed a production unit in the El Ingenio

Colombia earthquake: reconstruction and fiscal challenges

60 clusters · 811 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Colombian cities implement recovery plans following major earthquake

Since the August 10 earthquake, Colombia has transitioned from emergency response to a massive reconstruction phase. The magnitude 7.4 disaster impacted 16 departments and approximately 500 municipalities, with updated r

US-Latin America security expansion and military exercises

4 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: United States and Colombia launch Southern Vanguard military exercises

The United States is significantly expanding its security and anti-narcotics presence in Latin America through the ‘Shield of the Americas’ initiative, aimed at combating organized crime and countering Chinese influence.

Colombia: Military offensive and ACSN leadership instability

28 clusters · 138 sources · last updated 9 days ago

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

Colombian Army Black Hawk crash in Cauca

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Colombian military survivors evacuated after Black Hawk crash

On October 19, 2026, a Colombian Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, registered as EJC 2175, crashed in the municipality of Inzá, Cauca. The aircraft was performing a military mission involving personnel transport and logi

Drone attacks and child recruitment crisis in Colombia

9 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Colombia faces surge in drone attacks against police stations

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

Colombian military and dissident group conflict

3 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Huila faces surge in explosive drone attacks by FARC dissidents

Conflict between the Colombian military and FARC dissident groups has intensified across several regions, involving lethal combat and advanced weaponry. In Huila, a drone attack using improvised explosive devices in the

ELN explosive activity in Colombia

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: ELN claims responsibility for explosive attack in Popayán

The ELN has been linked to various explosive incidents across different regions of Colombia. In September 2026, the Colombian Army destroyed four improvised explosive devices in the La Esmeralda district of Puerto Rondón

Colombian law enforcement operations against Clan del Golfo

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 25 days ago

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 of

Forest fires and water scarcity in South America

16 clusters · 146 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Latin America faces widespread forest fire impacts and recovery efforts

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