FARC dissidents

Security crackdowns, military overhaul, and legal challenges

51 clusters · 680 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

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

Ecuadorian security operations and organized crime trends

29 clusters · 153 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Ecuador security operations result in over 2,500 arrests

Ecuadorian law enforcement and military forces have conducted extensive operations targeting extortion, drug trafficking, and organized crime. Following earlier crackdowns in 2026, security measures intensified in Septem

Colombian military operations against Frente 33

3 clusters · 40 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Colombia military strikes FARC dissident camp in Catatumbo

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

Drone attacks and explosive violence in Colombia

12 clusters · 203 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

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

Colombian military and armed group activity

7 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 3 days ago

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

Law enforcement and judicial activities in Spain and Latin-

10 clusters · 733 sources · last updated 13 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

Ukrainian strikes in Russia's Bryansk region

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Suaza, Colombia: Six dead in violent extortion confrontation

Ukrainian forces have conducted multiple strikes targeting the Bryansk region of Russia, resulting in civilian casualties and property damage. On October 23, an attack on a passenger bus traveling the Moscow–Novozhibkov

Criminal prosecutions in Antioquia, Colombia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

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

Child recruitment by armed groups in Colombia

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 16 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

Mining and military incidents in Colombia

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 16 days ago

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

Colombia: Military offensive and ACSN leadership instability

28 clusters · 138 sources · last updated 17 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 18 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

Violence and instability in Colombia, Venezuela, and Hondur

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 21 days ago

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.

Colombian military and dissident group conflict

3 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 23 days ago

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

Criminal activity and law enforcement in Latin America

8 clusters · 713 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Criminal sentencing and arrests reported in Chile and Mexico

Law enforcement and judicial actions across Latin America continue to target violent crime, narcotics trafficking, and organized crime. Recent judicial rulings include a 29-year sentence in Talca, Chile, for Sergio Aleja