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Security crackdowns, military overhaul, and legal challenges

51 clusters · 680 sources · last updated

Latest: President Abelardo De La Espriella announces investments for Boyacá

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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Drone attacks and explosive violence in Colombia

12 clusters · 203 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia military base attacked by explosive-laden drones

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

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ELN drone and explosive warfare expands in Colombia

13 clusters · 153 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia: Caracol Televisión evacuated following terror threats

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

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Colombian military operations against illegal gold mining

8 clusters · 45 sources · last updated

Latest: Authorities dismantle illegal gold mining network in Santurbán

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

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Colombian military and armed group activity

7 clusters · 55 sources · last updated

Latest: Mondomo toll plaza attacked by explosives via drone in Cauca

The Colombian military has engaged in operations targeting the logistics and tactics of various armed groups. In October, the National Army seized fuel linked to the Autodefensas Conquistadores de la Sierra and intercept

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Colombian military operations against organized crime

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombian Army destroys drug laboratory in Antioquia

The Colombian military has conducted several offensives targeting organized crime groups, specifically the Clan del Golfo and the Oficina de Envigado, in the Antioquia and Chocó regions. In late October, Operation Oppen

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US-Latin America security expansion and military exercises

5 clusters · 79 sources · last updated

Latest: United States and Colombia launch joint military exercise

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.

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Criminal prosecutions in Antioquia, Colombia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia arrests retired colonel for crimes against two sisters

Authorities in Antioquia, Colombia, have conducted separate judicial actions against individuals accused of various violent crimes. In one instance, Colombian authorities judicialized Wilmar Elías Zuleta Pulgarín, an a

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Mining and military incidents in Colombia

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombian soldier found alive after six days missing in Antioquia

In October 2026, two separate incidents occurred in Colombia involving missing persons. In Cucunubá, Cundinamarca, a 103-hour rescue operation concluded with the recovery of the body of miner Andrés Felipe Malaver Guzmán

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Colombia: Military offensive and ACSN leadership instability

28 clusters · 138 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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Costa Rica anti-drug operations and DEA cooperation

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica prosecutor discusses DEA cooperation and extradition efforts

Costa Rican authorities have conducted several major anti-drug operations, resulting in the seizure of over four tons of cocaine within a four-day period. These efforts included maritime interceptions in the South Pacifi

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Violence and instability in Colombia, Venezuela, and Hondur

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Military violence incidents reported in Colombia, Venezuela, and Honduras

Reports indicate diverse forms of violence and instability across Colombia, Venezuela, and Honduras. In the Honduras region, significant issues have been documented regarding gender-based violence and human trafficking.

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Colombian military and dissident group conflict

3 clusters · 58 sources · last updated

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

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Colombian municipal honors for military and police veterans

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombian municipalities honor military and police veterans

Municipalities in Colombia have initiated programs to honor veterans of the military and police forces. In Dosquebradas, Risaralda, the local government institutionalized an annual ‘Veteran Week’ through Municipal Agreem

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