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Colombia JEP: Budget cuts, austerity, and mandate threats

22 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Colombia JEP announces major austerity measures due to budget cuts

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) in Colombia faces intensifying legislative, budgetary, and administrative challenges. While former FARC Secretariat members perform restorative labor for involvement in over 21,00

Colombia security policy transition

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days 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

Drone attacks and explosive violence in Colombia

10 clusters · 136 sources · last updated 5 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 5 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

Colombia 2016 FARC peace agreement effectiveness

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Colombia debates effectiveness of 2016 FARC peace agreement

The Colombian government has raised concerns before the United Nations Security Council regarding the failure of the 2016 peace agreement with the FARC to establish lasting stability. Officials reported that since the ac

Colombian military and armed group activity

6 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 6 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

Legal proceedings against Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores

23 clusters · 593 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Russia calls for release of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores

Following their January 2026 arrest in Caracas, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, remain in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Maduro has made public appearance

UN Verification Mission in Colombia mandate extension

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: UN Security Council extends Libya mission until October 2027

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2833 (2026), extending the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia until October 31, 2027. The new mandate narrows the mission’s s

Violence and displacement in Colombian Catatumbo and Nariño

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Colombia JEP imputes former generals for crimes in Medellín

The Colombian Ombudsman’s Office has issued warnings regarding escalating violence and humanitarian crises in the Catatumbo and Nariño regions. In Catatumbo, specifically in El Tarra and San Calixto, hostilities involvin

Colombian judicial and legal developments

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 9 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 10 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 10 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

Violence against social leaders in Colombia

5 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 13 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

Controversy surrounding Colombia's JEP

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Senator María Clara Posada rejects request to retract JEP allegations

Political tension has emerged in Colombia regarding the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) following the release of video footage from judicial hearings involving former FARC leader Rodrigo Londoño, known as ‘Timochenk

Colombia: Military offensive and ACSN leadership instability

28 clusters · 138 sources · last updated 15 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

Colombia-US cryptocurrency money laundering investigations

2 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Colombia extradites FARC dissident leader to the United States

Authorities in Colombia and the United States have targeted a network involved in laundering drug cartel profits through cryptocurrency. In one specific case, Colombian broker Leonardo de Jesus Zuluaga Duque was sentence

Colombia transitional justice implementation

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Colombia transitional justice mechanisms face scrutiny over peace and impunity

Colombia’s transitional justice processes, specifically the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) established under the 2016 peace agreement, have been highlighted for both their restorative achievements and the ongoing d

Ecuadorian military operations against illegal resources

5 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Ecuadorian military engages in armed clashes in Napo and Sucumbíos

The Ecuadorian military has launched several operations across various provinces to combat illegal resource extraction, including gold mining and oil trafficking. In the Amazon region, specifically within the Napo, Pasta

Colombian military operations against Frente 33

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Colombia military operation in Catatumbo kills four guerrilla members

In early October 2026, Colombian military and aerospace forces conducted a joint aerial bombardment against a camp belonging to Frente 33, a faction of FARC dissidents, in the Catatumbo region of Norte de Santander. The

Colombia peace agreement implementation challenges

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 26 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

Colombia-FARC peace agreement legacy

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Colombia peace agreement: Humberto de la Calle reflects on FARC demobilization

Ten years after the 2016 peace agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC, political figures and negotiators have offered differing assessments of the pact’s legacy. Critics from the Centro Democrático part