ELN

ELN drone and explosive warfare expands in Colombia

12 clusters · 123 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Apure airstrike targets ELN camp in Venezuela

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

Colombia security policy transition

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Colombia shifts strategy against illegal armed groups

The Colombian government, under President Abelardo de la Espriella, has initiated a transition in national security policy by seeking to replace the ‘Paz Total’ framework established by former President Gustavo Petro. Th

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

Colombian law enforcement operations against organized crime

2 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cúcuta authorities capture 111 people in major criminal crackdown

Colombian authorities have conducted several high profile operations targeting various criminal organizations and drug trafficking networks. In Cali, law enforcement arrested Kebin Erney Arroyo Cortés, an alleged leader

Colombian hydrocarbon theft investigations

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Authorities dismantle fuel theft operations in Mexico and Colombia

Colombian authorities have conducted several operations targeting the illegal extraction and transport of fuel. In late October 2026, the National Police executed Operation Urano in the Cesar department, seizing 11,686 g

Drone attacks and explosive violence in Colombia

10 clusters · 136 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Planadas, Colombia: Truck bomb attack kills four, including an infant

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

Security crackdowns, military overhaul, and legal challenges

50 clusters · 679 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Abelardo de la Espriella secures UN Security Council vote on JEP mandate

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

Colombian military and armed group activity

6 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Cauca, Colombia: Attacks attributed to FARC dissidents

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

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 judicial and legal developments

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Colombian legal developments involving former governor and terrorism suspect

The Colombian judicial system has seen several significant developments involving former combatants and political figures. The Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) revoked the conditional liberty of Kendry Téllez Álvarez

Colombia 2027 regional election risks

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Colombia sets 2027 regional election calendar amid violence concerns

Concerns have emerged regarding the integrity and security of Colombia’s 2027 regional elections. The Electoral Observation Mission (MOE) warned that reconstruction funds following an August 10 earthquake could be misapp

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

Child recruitment by armed groups in Colombia

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Colombia man jailed for recruiting minors into FARC dissidents

Legal proceedings in Colombia have addressed the recruitment of minors by various armed organizations. In one case, a court sentenced 11 National Liberation Army (ELN) commanders in absentia for the forced recruitment of

Violence against social leaders in Colombia

5 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Colombia violence: 101 massacres recorded in 2026

Violence against social leaders and human rights defenders in Colombia has shown varying trends throughout 2026. According to the Colombian Ombudsman’s Office, 126 social leaders were assassinated during the first nine m

Colombia: Military offensive and ACSN leadership instability

28 clusters · 138 sources · last updated 14 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

Public safety and crime trends in Latin America

8 clusters · 634 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Authorities in Costa Rica and Colombia conduct major anti-smuggling operations

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

ELN explosive activity in Colombia

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 23 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

Colombia peace agreement implementation challenges

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Greece reaffirms support for Colombia peace process at UN

The implementation of Colombia’s 2016 peace agreement has faced scrutiny following a shift in national security policy under President Abelardo de la Espriella. Since taking office in August 2026, the administration has

Security incidents involving ELN in Colombia

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Barranquilla establishes new Interpol office to combat transnational crime

In late September 2026, an armed attack in Ábrego, Norte de Santander, killed two police officers who were traveling in an institutional vehicle for community outreach. President Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the at