Colombian National Police

Colombian National Police institutional milestones

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia National Police celebrates 135 years

The Colombian National Police has recently marked several institutional milestones. In late October, the organization commemorated 73 years of female service, noting that 44,237 women currently serve in the institution.

Explosive attacks on Colombian toll plazas and police

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Patía, Colombia: Car bomb attack near police station kills one

A series of explosive attacks have targeted infrastructure in Colombia. On October 23, 2026, a car bomb containing over 120 kilograms of high-impact explosives and shrapnel detonated at the San Pedro toll plaza in Casana

Crime and drug enforcement in Colombia

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Police and military conduct drug and weapon seizures in Colombia

Law enforcement and community actions in Colombia have targeted drug trafficking and violent crime across multiple regions. In Ciudad Bolívar, Antioquia, police conducted arrests under the ‘Juntos por Antioquia’ strateg

Colombia JEP Operation Orion and FARC investigations

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colombia JEP imputes former general and FARC commanders

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) in Colombia has issued imputations for war crimes and crimes against humanity against various former military, police, and guerrilla figures. Initial proceedings focused on 12 fo

Colombian law enforcement operations against criminal groups

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colombia police capture two gang leaders in Cali

Colombian authorities have conducted several operations targeting high-level criminal networks. In Barranquilla, a joint operation with the FBI, known as ‘Operation Lanza Roja’, led to the capture of two Mexican national

Counterfeit alcohol enforcement in Latin America

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Zapopan authorities seize clandestine warehouse for adulterated alcohol

Authorities in Colombia and Mexico have conducted operations to dismantle illicit alcohol production and distribution networks. In Colombia, police and tax authorities have intensified efforts to combat the illegal trad

Colombian military operations against illegal gold mining

7 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Authorities crack down on illegal mining operations in Colombia and Spain

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

Colombian maritime drug interdictions

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Colombian Navy seizes two tons of cocaine in Caribbean operation

Colombian authorities have conducted significant cocaine seizures in maritime and port environments. On October 20, 2026, the National Police and the Anti-Narcotics Directorate, with support from the United States Drug E

Law enforcement and judicial activities in Spain and Latin-

10 clusters · 733 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Paraguay seizes 16,000 liters of chemical precursors destined for Bolivia

Law enforcement operations across Spain and several Latin American nations have focused on diverse criminal activities and migration management. Initial reports highlighted widespread arrests related to violent crimes, d

Colombia earthquake: reconstruction and fiscal challenges

60 clusters · 811 sources · last updated 11 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

Colombian National Police anti-riot unit restructuring

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Colombian female officers serve in ESMAD operational group

The Colombian National Police has restructured its public order response by dissolving the Dialogue and Order Maintenance Unit (UNDMO) and establishing the National Anti-Riot Unit (UNADI). Through Resolution 03226, the i

Ecuadorian security and organized crime challenges

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Ecuador security companies face threats from armed groups and criminal infiltration

Ecuadorian security forces and private security firms are navigating complex challenges related to organized crime and tactical operations. To bolster operational capabilities against drug trafficking and threats to the

Colombian municipal honors for military and police veterans

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 23 days ago

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