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Colombia intensifies crackdown and ends peace talks

24 clusters · 136 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Colombia police kill ACSN paramilitary leader alias Cholo

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

Armed group violence in Colombia

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Armed groups target vehicles along Colombia's Troncal del Caribe

Violence involving various armed groups in Colombia has escalated, targeting both community leaders and critical infrastructure. In the Antioquia region, social and community leaders have faced increasing pressure and le

Colombia shifts security policy and ends peace dialogues

7 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Colombia eases civilian firearm restrictions and carry permits

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

Security crackdowns and state restructuring under de la Esp

32 clusters · 639 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombian legislative proposal seeks exceptional presidential powers

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 direct law enforcement. The

Chemical emergencies in Argentina and Chile

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: El Carmen police station targeted by explosive drone attack

In Argentina, a chemical reaction at EPET N°5 in Neuquén released a whitish gas in a school bathroom, leading to an evacuation and the hospitalization of two students for dizziness and irritation. Authorities are investi

Colombia armed conflict and humanitarian crisis

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Colombia faces rising child disappearances and conflict-related missing persons

The armed conflict in Colombia has resulted in over 9 million victims, with severe humanitarian consequences in departments such as Nariño and Putumayo. The violence, driven by illegal armed groups, has caused forced dis

Colombia regulates automated traffic enforcement

5 clusters · 83 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Envigado begins installing traffic enforcement cameras on Las Palmas highway

In Valledupar, the Municipal Transit Secretariat activated its first three electronic traffic violation detection cameras, beginning with a two-week pedagogical period. Concurrently, the Colombian government ordered a na

Colombia internal security and armed group fragmentation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Colombia faces challenges from organized crime and institutional infiltration

Colombia is experiencing a complex security landscape driven by the fragmentation and reorganization of armed groups following the 2016 FARC-EP peace agreement. These entities, including the ELN, FARC dissidents, and var

Colombian narcotics and security enforcement operations

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Colombia: ELN hostages rescued and Riosucio mayor arrested

Colombian security forces have intensified widespread operations targeting criminal organizations, narcotics trafficking, and illegal structures across multiple departments. In Valle del Cauca, 300 specialized soldiers

ELN drone attacks and escalating drone warfare in Colombia

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Colombia faces escalating conflict as drones are used by militias and government forces

The National Liberation Army (ELN) launched a drone attack on the El Trapiche Military Canton in Ocaña, located in the Catatumbo region of Norte de Santander, Colombia. The assault reportedly involved a swarm of at least

Violence in Colombia and wildfires in Spain

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Simaña massacre: five dead in armed attack in Cesar

In Colombia, the death toll from the armed attack at the Cabeza de Hacha establishment in the Simaña district of La Gloria, Cesar, has risen to at least five individuals. The victims have been identified as Diomar Gómez

ELN violence and security response in Catatumbo region

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Guamalito police station destroyed by ELN drone and explosive attacks

The Guamalito police station in El Carmen, Norte de Santander, has been targeted in a series of attacks attributed to the ELN guerrilla group. An initial attack occurred on September 4, followed by a second assault on Se

Security operations in La Guajira

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: La Guajira authorities strengthen security against criminal structures

Authorities in La Guajira, Colombia, are intensifying efforts to combat criminal organizations. Governor Jairo Aguilar Deluque led a security council involving the National Police, Army, Navy, and Attorney General's Offi

Law enforcement operations in Spain and Latin America

2 clusters · 267 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Spain police conduct multiple arrests for arson, theft, and illegal migration

Law enforcement agencies in Spain and Latin America continue to conduct operations targeting organized crime, smuggling, and violent offenses. In Mexico, the arrest of Alexis “N” in Zapopan, Jalisco, identified as a re

Colombian Army anti‑explosive and anti-drone operations

8 clusters · 168 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Haina Oriental Customs seizes 74,100 rounds of ammunition

The Colombian National Army has continued security campaigns to neutralize explosive devices placed by various armed groups. Following mid-August operations in Boyacá, where the First Brigade destroyed 20 devices attribu

Unregulated aesthetic clinic crisis in Colombia

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Colombia security forces dismantle ELN cell, highway gangs, and illegal medical ring

Health authorities in Nariño initially issued warnings against the use of illegal or clandestine aesthetic clinics. Officials noted that these unauthorized establishments, which often operate out of private homes or gara

Governance and security challenges in Nariño

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Colombia military warns ELN and FARC leaders are hiding in Venezuela

The administration of Nariño Governor Luis Alfonso Escobar continues to face scrutiny regarding regional governance and security protocols. Following warnings from President Abelardo de la Espriella regarding unauthorize

Colombian government extraditions

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Colombia orders extradition of guerrilla leaders to the United States

Following the assumption of office by President Abelardo de la Espriella on August 7, the Colombian government has authorized several extraditions as part of international judicial cooperation. Through Ministry of Just

Violence against Colombian police officers

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Three Colombian police agents kidnapped in Norte de Santander

In late July 2026, four Colombian National Police officers went missing while patrolling the rural El Tambo area in Cauca. Following a multi-agency search operation involving canine teams and local volunteers, the office

Panama border security escalation

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Panama reinforces border security with $785,000 in new equipment

Panama has intensified security measures along its border with Colombia following violent attacks that killed a police officer and injured several others. These incidents occurred during the first day of President Amelar